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July 15, 2025 68 mins

After navigating her own divorce, Ann thought that there had to be a better way to get through such a wildly life-upending experience. She found herself helping others where she could, in between her own full time job and full time single mom life to two sweet little boys. And then in the midst of the 2020 covid chaos, she was laid off from a position that she loved. From there, Forward With Ann was born. 

As a Certified Divorce Coach and Certified Career Coach, Ann helps men and women make tough decisions related to their marriage or their career (and sometimes both!) so they can move forward with clarity and confidence. She helps you move forward on your terms. She serves as your objective advocate and your strategy partner, helping you set goals and put your plan into action. 

In this conversation, Ann shares her own experience as well as a wealth of resources to help you navigate major life changes. The strategies we discuss in this episode will help you emerge stronger and more certain of yourself, with a clear action plan to build a more authentic life.

Time stamps:

Career changes after becoming a mother 

  • 06:00 - Navigating returning to work after baby
  • 14:00 - Entering the workforce again after babies 
  • 17:00 - Exploring entrepreneurship 
  • 21:00 - Social media & the impact of doomscrolling
  • 26:00 - When you have to keep working because of finances

Divorce 

  • 33:00 - Why do >50% of marriages end in divorce especially with kids 0-5?
  • 36:00 - Can you prevent divorce from happening to you?
  • 40:00 - How do you know when it's time to separate?
  • 44:00 - Navigating divorce as a Christian
  • 53:00 - The 5F's of Moving Forward 

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