In this episode of The Mami Collective, Paulina sits down with Amanda Goetz — mom of three, author of Toxic Grit, and host of the Ambition 2.0 podcast — for a grounded, real-talk conversation about ambition, motherhood, and why “having it all” is a broken script. They unpack why mom guilt shows up so loudly, what it really means to choose intentional imbalance, and how to stop letting other people’s projections dictate how you show up in your own life.
Amanda shares her “stovetop” framework for deciding which parts of you get the front burner in each season, how to bring back the parts of yourself you’ve written off (yes, including your inner goddess), and why taking care of yourself is actually one of the most loving things you can do for your kids.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What toxic grit looks like in real life — and how to trade it for intentional ambition
- How to use Amanda’s stovetop method to decide what gets your energy in this season
- A reframe on mom guilt and the pressure to pick a lane between work and home
- Practical ways to put yourself back on the list without feeling selfish
- How to revive the parts of you that got buried under motherhood, survival mode, or other people’s expectations
If you’ve ever felt torn between being a “good mom” and a “driven woman,” this episode will make you feel seen, less alone, and remind you that you’re allowed to be many things at once.
Follow Amanda here: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/?hl=en
I’m grateful to have you here. Being a mom and going after your dreams isn’t easy, but you’re doing better than you think. Keep going — you’ve got this.
Let’s stay connected:
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See you next time — stay inspired.
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