Working Moms Redefined

Parenting is beautiful and hard. Yes, both can exist at the same time. And as a mom, I’m all about learning from those who have walked the path ahead with grace and grit. Today’s guest, Heidi Allsop, knows that road well. She’s a certified life coach, social worker, and mom of five sons who has successfully navigated the teenage years five times over. As the host of the Raising Boys, Building Men podcast, Heidi helps moms ...

So many working moms (and dads) feel like hobbies are a luxury they don’t have time for. In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down for a fun and honest conversation with author AJ Simmons about why carving out “me time” isn’t selfish, it’s essential. 

Through lighthearted icebreakers (like hobbies gone hilariously wrong and dream passions we’d...

Money isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about mindset, values, and the way we shape our future. In this conversation, Beth Underhill joins us to share how shifting your focus from short-term spending to long-term purpose can transform both your financial outlook and your family’s legacy. From breaking cycles to teaching kids about healthy money habits, Beth brings wisdom and encouragement for moms who want to model ...

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. In this episode, Denise sits down with Amy Wiebe, founder of Unbound Motherhood and author of OLEA the Magical Sleep Fairy, to explore how imagination and Human Design can transform parenting. Amy shares the story behind OLEA, the “Tooth Fairy for sleep” that turns resistance into cooperation, and explains how Human Design gives moms a personalized roadmap to understand themselv...

Many moms think they’re failing at home but what if it’s actually their homes that are failing them? In this conversation with Jan Odesanya, interior design expert, we explore how environment shapes mental health, why guilt so often lingers around household expectations, and the hidden friction points that quietly drain working moms every day. Jan shares practical, life-giving design strategies, a powerful story of one mom...

As working moms, we all wrestle with the pull of screens- for our kids and ourselves. How do we balance the reality of technology with the desire for our children to be captivated by life, not just a device? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Tracy Foster, co-founder and executive director of Screen Sanity, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a digital age. Tracy’...

Do you remember life before kids? For some, it feels like forever ago. For others, it’s as clear as yesterday. New mom Emilie White, President & CEO of The Relish Jar, is soaking up the baby snuggles and giggles with her 4-month-old daughter, Penelope. But alongside the joy, Emilie faced an unexpected challenge- feeling the “loss” of her marriage. Not divorce, but the disconnection many couples experience in early pare...

What do bangs have to do with confidence? A lot more than you think. In this episode, I share a lighthearted story about Sydney’s new haircut that sparked a bigger conversation about confidence, authenticity, and the freedom to show up as who we really are. We’ll talk about how even small changes can unlock a new version of ourselves, why living authentically matters, and how we can help our kids do the same. By the end, y...

Life rarely goes according to plan. Divorce, infertility, loss- some moments shatter us, while others quietly reshape us. In this powerful conversation, our guest with Life UnNested shares how creating a personal vision became her anchor through life’s biggest curveballs. We are invited us to imagine what could shift if we designed our lives not around expectations, guilt, or “shoulds,” but around our truest desi...

Meet Maggie Strong, owner of Strong Consulting. She helps communities achieve positive, sustainable change through planning and public engagement. Maggie also empowers women to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. She is based in Quincy, IL and brings both local roots and wide-reaching impact to her work.

In this episode, Denise and Maggie dive into: 

• Why justice and authent...

Christmas looks a little different in Denise’s home this year. In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares the heartfelt conversation she had with her daughter when the big question finally came: “Mommy, is Santa real?” She opens up about the emotions behind that moment and the lessons that followed, including:

🎅 How she explained the story of St. Nicholas and passed the magic forward in a new way.

✉️ Why she...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Dr. Lindsey Cormack, political science professor, author, and mom, whose work blends academic insight with real-world parenting. Lindsey’s book, How to Raise a Citizen, offers clear, actionable strategies for helping kids grow into informed, engaged, and empathetic members of their communities. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn: ...

As our kids head back to school, we get a fresh season, too, one we can shape with intention. In this episode, I’m sharing: What I’m saying YES to this fall: Early, structured mornings that help me start strong Midday walks to reset my energy and focus Conversations that build real connection Protecting time for high-priority work and family moments Small, daily habits that bring peace instead of pressure What I’m saying N...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise welcomes Niki Nichols, owner of Boki’s Kitchen, wife, and bonus mom to two teenage daughters, for a conversation filled with honesty, heart, and hope. Niki shares her passion for connecting people through wholesome food and her personal journey of unlearning diet culture and reclaiming nourishment. This episode is for any working mom who’s ever struggled with food, guilt, o...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise pulls back the curtain on what it really means to live authentically. She shares a personal story from a season when everything looked good on paper, but inside, she felt disconnected, out of alignment, and exhausted from keeping up the act.

You’ll hear:

- Why authenticity is key to building real trust in every relationship

- How pretending chips away at your confidence and...

What does it really take to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity? In this episode, Denise sits down with leadership coach and founder of Julie Boll Consulting, Julie Boll, to explore the beliefs and practices that shape exceptional leadership, especially for high-performing, deeply caring working moms. Julie introduces the Courageous Leadership Scorecard, a transformative tool designed to help leaders assess and el...

In this episode, Denise shares a personal (and hilarious) moment with her son, Hudson, that sparked a powerful reflection on leadership at home. From literally cutting corners while running around the park during high school volleyball practice (Sorry, Mr. Klusmeyer) to noticing her son not washing his hands with the fun soap today, Denise opens up about how the small choices we make, especially when no one’s watching, rev...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, we sit down with Amy Hendrian, business owner & mom of three, for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it really means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract. Amy opens up about the early days of divorce, the fears she had for her kids, and how she’s rewritten the rules for what showing up loo...

What if the key to unlocking more confidence, better conversations, and stronger connections was as simple as seeing yourself the way others do? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise explores a powerful and practical activity that helps you gain fresh perspective, from someone else's point of view. Whether you're leading a team at work or managing the daily dynamics at home, this episode walks you through a sim...