Episode 55: The One for the Moms Who Are Doing Too Much (and Don't Know It Yet) with Katie Mleziva

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Ever wonder if doing it all is actually doing you in? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with brand strategist, entrepreneur, and mom, Katie Mleziva, to explore the unseen load modern moms carry and the transformative identity shift that arrives with matrescence. Katie shares her journey from high-intensity corporate life to entrepreneurship, parenting two teens, navigating early motherhood with zero feedback loops, and learning to recognizing comments like “I don’t know how you do it all” as the unintentional red-flag moments they often are.

We talk about redefining productivity, healing from burnout, finding joy in the daily grind, and setting boundaries that protect both your family and your health. Katie also walks us through her incredible work helping natural food brands, plus her passion project Sunbeam Kids—a nonprofit making family volunteering accessible and meaningful.

As a brand strategist, Katie shares how families can borrow principles from branding to create a strong family culture. She explains choosing “brand pillars,” using visual cues, reinforcing values through small daily rhythms, and giving kids the confidence and autonomy to make good decisions. This segment is packed with practical, actionable ideas for moms wanting a more intentional, connected home life—especially those craving structure, clarity, and shared purpose.

This episode is especially impactful for moms craving growth, overwhelmed mothers, entrepreneur moms, moms-to-be preparing for identity shifts, and anyone seeking more alignment, rest, purpose, and confidence in motherhood.

A grounded, heartfelt, wisdom-packed conversation about slowing down, tuning in, and building a family culture that truly reflects your values.

Connect with Katie: 

Work: Real Food Brands | Sunbeam Kids

Podcast: Real Food Brands Podcast

Social: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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Host & Show Info

Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary

About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together.

Podcast Website: https://therealmomhub.com/

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