Career Growth for Working Moms | Leadership, Time Management, Overwhelm, Clarity, Work-Life Balance

✨ Show Notes

Ever feel trapped in a job that pays the bills but drains your soul?

Today on Career Growth for Working Moms, I’m joined by Rachel Spekman, career reinvention coach, brand strategist, and therapist, who helps high-performing women pivot into aligned, fulfilling careers without sacrificing income or impact.

We unpack how to find clarity, avoid burnout, and reframe your career for this season of your life.

🔥 In this episode...

Hey Mama, if you’re feeling overwhelmed no matter how many time management tools you try – this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing 5 powerful time management shifts that will transform the way you work, lead, and live, including:

✅ Why traditional time blocking fails working moms

✅ How to align your calendar with your energy, not just your tasks

✅ The mindset shift that frees you from perfectionism

✅ How boundaries protect your time,...

Feeling stuck in your career despite all your hard work?

👉 Wondering how to position yourself for leadership roles without feeling overwhelmed?

👉 Does updating your resume feel exhausting… like there’s never enough time to get it right?

👉 Are you craving clarity on what actually makes a resume stand out today?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy Adler, award-winning resume writer, executive career coach, and author of Cour...

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Hey mama – ready for some real talk?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why work-life balance is a lie and what working moms actually need instead to lead with peace, confidence, and clarity.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, this conversation will help you redefine balance in a way that aligns with your strengths, your leadership style, and the season you’re in.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why balance ...

Ever feel like your voice disappears in a meeting—or even at the dinner table? You’re not alone. But what if you didn’t need a stage to become a confident speaker?

In this lively and laugh-filled episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I’m joined by Dr. Danny Brassell, author of 19 books and dynamic communication expert who’s spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide. Known as “Jim Carrey with a PhD,” 

Danny brings humor, heart, an...

Ever feel like you're doing all the things—journaling, praying, goal setting—but you're still in a fog?

👉 You’re exhausted from juggling everything, but can’t pinpoint what’s wrong

👉 You’ve asked for advice, made the spreadsheets, reworked your resume—and still feel stuck

👉 You’re craving clarity, but the more you chase it, the more it slips away

Here’s the truth: clarity doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from reconnec...

Still waiting for someone to notice your leadership potential, promote your brilliance, or reward your loyalty?

Mama, it’s time to stop playing small and start leading loud.

In this episode, I sit down with neuroscience-based executive coach Yosi Kossowsky to unpack the hidden habits that are sabotaging your career growth—and what it really takes to be seen, respected, and paid like the leader you are.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s...

Feel Like You’re Doing Everything “Right” but Still Burnt Out?

👉 Tried all the planners, morning routines, and productivity hacks—but your schedule still feels like it’s running you?

👉 Feel guilty no matter where you spend your time—work, kids, home, or yourself?

👉 Wondering if balance is even real… or just another thing you’re “failing” at?

Friend, you’re not broken. Your blueprint is.

In this solo coaching-style episode, I’m bustin...

Are you a working mom juggling the demands of career and family, feeling the weight of burnout and unrealistic expectations?

In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Donley—leadership coach, award-winning author, and former director of nursing—to explore how the CARE leadership model can help you lead with empathy, reduce stress, and thrive both at work and home.

We delve into:

• The CARE Leadership Model: Communication...

Feeling burnt out—even when you're checking all the boxes?

Do you ever look at your perfectly planned calendar and still feel like you're failing? 😩 You're not lazy. You're not disorganized. You're carrying a mental load no planner can fix—and it's time we talked about it.

In this solo episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, we’re flipping the script on time management and going deeper into what actu...

👉 Do you feel like you're doing everything right at work—but still feel behind?

👉 Are you running on fumes, juggling leadership goals, deadlines, and family life, yet never feeling like enough?

👉 What if peace of mind—not more hustle—is actually the secret to sustainable success?

In this empowering episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I’m joined by Deb Coviello, aka The Drop-In CEO—leadership consultant, author of The CE...

Ever feel like no matter how early you wake up, how much you plan, or how many to-dos you check off... you’re still behind?

📣 Here’s the truth nobody’s saying loud enough: You don’t need more hustle. You need more alignment.

In this powerful solo episode, I’m breaking down the real reason why traditional time management fails high-achieving working moms—and how to finally reclaim your energy, confidence, and calendar through strengt...

Are You Still Underpaid… or Just Afraid to Ask?

👉 Do you want to earn more—but panic at the thought of negotiating?

👉 Feel like you should be grateful for your job, even if you're overworked and underpaid?

👉 Or maybe you tried asking once... and heard “no.” Now what?

In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I’m joined by Dorothy Mashburn, executive recruiter turned negotiation coach, to unpack why so many career-drive...

💥 Ever think...
“Why am I doing everything but still feeling behind?”
“Why do I feel bad for wanting more clarity, more time, more money?”
“Is it selfish to want help?”

Mama—you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not wrong for wanting more.

In this episode, Shannon gets real about the 3 desires most career-driven moms crave—but feel guilty admitting:

🧭 Clarity
⏳ Time + Support
💰 Financial Freedom (without burno...

👉 Ever feel like you’re doing everything right at work—but still overlooked or underpaid?

👉 Do you catch yourself whispering “maybe next year” when your dream career feels just out of reach?

👉 Are you afraid to pursue more because you’re already maxed out and overwhelmed?

In this raw and empowering episode, I’m joined by Sandra Kemayou, seven-figure coach, speaker, and mom of three. She’s helped thousands of women build thriving bu...

👉 Ever whispered, “I just want someone to tell me what to do”?

👉 Dreamed of more clarity, more income, more help—without burning out or feeling guilty?

👉 Wondered if you’re just… asking for too much?

This episode is your wake-up call (and deep exhale).

If you’ve been craving clarity, support, and financial peace—but feel like you “should” just be grateful for what you have—this one’s for you.

We’re unpacking what ambitious, heart-dri...

Are you secretly wondering if you're the problem... because no "productivity hack" has fixed your overwhelm?

Feeling like you're constantly failing at work-life balance—no matter how hard you try?

You're not alone—and you're not broken.

In this empowering episode, Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala joins us to uncover why high-achieving working moms are set upto feel exhausted—and how you can finally break free.

You...

👉 Feel like your calendar is attacking you?

👉 Constantly behind no matter how early you wake up?

👉 Wondering if time freedom is a myth for working moms?

This one’s for you, mama.

In this episode, we’re getting real about why traditional time management advice doesn’t work for career moms—and how to finally reclaim your schedule without guilt, burnout, or shame.

Because here’s the truth: You’re not lazy. You’re just overloaded.

You’re ...

👀 Feeling Invisible in Your Career?

👉 Are you stuck in a job that doesn’t reflect who you are anymore—but feel unsure how to update your resume?

👉 Wondering if taking time off to raise kids disqualified you from career growth?

👉 Ever feel like no matter what you’ve done, your resume just… doesn’t get seen?

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Dawn Rasmussen, certified resume writer, international speaker, and president of Path...