060: You’ve Got This with Tiana Fech

Have you ever noticed how often we move from one thing to the next… without pausing to take in how far we’ve come? The moments that shaped us? The quiet strength it took to juggle so much, and still show up with heart? Over the years - as a mother, an educator, and someone committed to learning out loud - I’ve realized that our journeys are rarely linear. They’re layered, imperfect, and full of growth we don’t always see until we slow down. In this episode, I reflect on the messy, beautiful juggle of motherhood and meaningful work. I share the chapter I wrote five years ago for a collaborative book project, and how revisiting it today offered fresh perspective and renewed appreciation. We’ll explore what it means to find your own way, to ask for help, and to build a version of life that works for you. Whether you’re in the thick of it or coming up for air, this one’s a gentle reminder: You’ve got this. Listen in as we talk about: 01:00 Celebrating the journey 05:49 Your path, your way 08:15 Redefining the work-life juggle 13:05 Windows of your own 17:40 Saying it out loud 20:04 Creating a flexible path 22:26 Leaning on community support 24:47 Embracing new beginnings 27:04 Navigating change and finding purpose 29:18 Moving forward with intention 31:46 Finding your own flow Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech  Facebook: @tianafech  Book: You've Got This, Boss Mama: A Mother's Guide to Embracing Growth and Living an Aligned Life Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course    CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY “These connections led to my connections, more learning, and more growth” When was the last time you truly paused to appreciate how far you’ve come? In this episode, I’m inviting you to do just that - to take a moment to reflect, to look back, and to celebrate the journey. That’s exactly what happened when I picked up a book that’s been with me for five years: You’ve Got This, Boss Mama, a collaborative project I’m proud to have co-authored. Holding it in my hands brought back so many memories - not just of the chapter I wrote, but of the incredible women I connected with through that experience. This includes Dina Ottoni-Battistessa, Gillian Sawyer, Shannon Christensen, Monica Hui, and Sabrina Greer - each of them has played a meaningful role in my journey, and many have joined me here on the podcast. That book sparked friendships, collaborations, and learning that helped shape who I am today. It also reminded me of the many others who supported me along the way. As I’ve moved forward from the Part-Time Jungle chapter of my work, I’m grateful for what it taught me and how it helped me grow into what I am doing and who I am today. Sometimes, the most powerful way to move forward is to pause, reflect, and honour all the steps - and people - that got you here.   YOUR PATH, YOUR WAY “Life is too short and time is too precious to be living the life that others think we should lead.” Especially when it comes to motherhood and work, there’s no one-size-fits-all path - and that’s a good thing. Maybe you’re home full-time, working full-time, or juggling something in between. However it looks for you, it’s valid. And yet, the judgment still shows up - those passing comments or sideways glances that suggest there’s a “right” way to do things. But the truth is, every family is different. Every woman’s story is layered and unique. What works for one person won’t work for another, and that’s okay. There’s room for all of it - for all of us. Let’s stop measuring our choices against someone else’s expectations. Your way is the right way for you. REDEFINING THE WORK-LIFE JUGGLE Motherhood doesn’t come with a roadmap, and neither does figuring out how work fits into it. For years, I’ve been navigating the in-between - working part-time while raising three kids and trying to find roles that not only fit our family life but also feel meaning...