Ep. 18 - Beyond the Quo x MomCast: Redefining Success, Motherhood & Leadership with Demetra Ganias.

What if moms doing it all comes at a life-altering cost. The invisible load, the mental weight, the constant pressure to be everything to everyone. Let’s have a real conversation about leadership, community, and why asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness.

In this special episode, Stacey Luces sits down with Demetra Ganias, host of MomCast and a renowned public speaking coach, media trainer, and advocate for empowering women through storytelling. As the face of MomCast, she amplifies the voices of mothers nationwide, fostering connection and support. 
Demetra also represents The Local Moms Network, a platform created by moms, for moms—dedicated to providing resources, social engagement, and time-saving guides to help moms balance it all. Because when moms are supported, families and communities thrive.
Together, Stacey and Demetra dive into the realities of modern motherhood, leadership, and redefining success—sharing personal stories and insights on balancing career aspirations, family life, and personal fulfillment.

💡 Key Takeaways:
1.        Success on Your Terms – It’s not just about career milestones or parenting perfection. True success aligns with your values and fulfillment.
2.        The Power of Community – Having a strong support system—your personal “Board of Directors”—prevents burnout and fuels growth.
3.        The Mental Load is Real – From invisible labor at home to leadership responsibilities, sharing the load is key to balance.
4.        Lead Yourself First – Authentic leadership starts with setting boundaries, prioritizing well-being, and modeling courage.
5.        Hustle vs. Alignment – Success isn’t just about achievement—it should feel as good as it looks.

🎧 In this episode:
01:12 Redefining Success & Leadership
02:56 Balancing Motherhood & Career
07:52 Navigating Parenting Challenges
19:23 Community & Authentic Parenting
32:51 The Loneliness Epidemic Among Moms
35:35 Midlife Awakening & Identity
50:24 Redefining Success & Self-Care
56:08 Empowering the Next Generation
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Stacey Luces is a reinvention strategist, leadership coach, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping high-achieving women break free from burnout, redefine success, and lead authentically. As the founder of The Living Beyond Movement, she empowers women to step into their purpose, embrace their power, and create a life of impact and fulfillment.
Stay Connected:
Follow Stacey Luces:
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Instagram: @stacey.luces

Find Your Local Moms Network:
thelocalmomsnetwork.com
Instagram: @thelocalmomsnetwork

Follow Demetra Ganias:
Instagram: @demetraganias
ganiasmedialab.com

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