When Mommy Grows Up : Recent Episodes
Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers
As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?" The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents along with the support they need to go after it. Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca Carnahan and Marie Tremblay of Next Chapter Careers, take your questions and provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send your stories and questions to podcast@nextchaptercareers.us.
I want to let you in on a secret.
The key to finding the right career isn't choosing the "perfect" job; it's knowing what you truly need from your work and your life.
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we're sharing a lesson from the Align module of the Career Clarity Program all about defining your career and life criteria.
Learn how identifying your unique must-haves can help you evaluate opportunities, make confident career decisions, and create greater alignment between your work and the life you want to build.
Resources:
nextchaptercareers.us
careerclarity.beccacarnahan.com
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Have you ever noticed how easy it is to create a summer bucket list for your family, but how rarely we dream about what we want to experience in our careers?
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we're flipping the script on career planning. Instead of asking, "What's my next job?" we're asking a more meaningful question:
"What do I want to experience before I retire?"
Whether you dream of leading a team, speaking at a conference, mentoring someone, writing a book, working more flexibly, or simply feeling more fulfilled in your work, your career is about so much more than job titles and promotions.
As summer winds down and we all try to squeeze in a few more bucket list adventures before school starts, this is the perfect time to create a Career Bucket List, one that helps you build a career you'll actually enjoy living.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why focusing on experiences can be more powerful than chasing job titles
- How to create your own Career Bucket List
- Why "someday" often turns into years if we're not intentional
- A simple way to choose one career experience to work toward before the end of the year
Grab a notebook and join me for a fun, reflective conversation that might just change the way you think about your career.
Because your career isn't just about where you work; it's about the life you're building along the way.
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Does the thought of networking make you want to hide in the bathroom... or skip the event altogether?
If you're an introvert (or just someone who dreads awkward small talk), this episode is for you.
In today's episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares why networking doesn't have to mean working the room, collecting business cards, or pretending to be the loudest person there. Instead, you'll learn how to build meaningful professional relationships in a way that feels authentic, and even plays to your strengths.
You'll learn:
- Why introverts often make excellent networkers
- How to reframe networking as relationship-building
- Five practical strategies to make networking events less intimidating
- Simple conversation starters that go beyond awkward small talk
- Why following up is where the real networking magic happens
- How to rebuild your professional network after a career break, relocation, or becoming a mom
Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, growing your business, or simply looking to expand your professional circle, this episode will help you network with more confidence, and a lot less anxiety.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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What if working parent life did not have to look the way we were told it should? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, I share a story from 10 years ago, when a quiet conversation with my mom planted a question that changed everything: Why?
That one question sparked a long path of reflection, creativity, hustle, and reinvention. From full-time work to a side business to a portfolio career built for flexibility, I’m talking about what it can look like to build a professional life that supports your family, your values, and the seasons you are in.
This episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to do work and motherhood. With clarity, imagination, and some hard work in the right season, it is possible to create something that gives you both purpose and room to breathe. And in this season, that means summer belongs to the kids.
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Whose opinions are shaping your biggest decisions, and do they really deserve a vote?
In this episode, Becca introduces the powerful coaching exercise, Voices in the Room, and shares the story of a mom who realized she had been living according to expectations she had never consciously chosen. Learn how to identify the voices influencing your choices, decide who belongs in your decision-making process, and strengthen trust in your own voice.
Because building an authentic life means letting your values, not everyone else's expectations, lead the way.
Resources:
When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids
When Mommy Grows Up Workbook
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Returning to work after a career pause can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out where to invest your time and money.
In this episode, career coach Becca Carnahan shares exactly what she would and wouldn't pay for if she were returning to the paid workforce today. From coaching and assessments to ChatGPT, LinkedIn, networking, resumes, and certifications, Becca breaks down which investments can help build clarity, confidence, and momentum, and which ones can wait.
If you're considering your next career move after time away from paid work, this episode will help you focus on what matters most and avoid wasting money on things you may not actually need.
Resources:
Is LinkedIn Premium Worth It?
Low Cost Professional Resume Templates
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The question "Is part-time work the answer?" comes up all the time for mid-career parents managing work and family needs. And in the summertime, while school is out, that question gets even louder. So let's talk about it!
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we’re talking honestly about part-time work as an option: when it can be a lifeline, when it’s not the right fit, and how to thoughtfully evaluate whether it aligns with your career and family goals in this season of life.
You’ll hear the real pros and cons of part-time work, common mistakes parents make when considering flexible arrangements, and practical strategies for proposing a part-time role at your current company. From restructuring responsibilities to setting communication expectations and positioning your request as a trial run, this episode walks through how to advocate for yourself strategically and professionally.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish work felt more manageable right now,” this conversation is for you.
Resources:
Does Part-Time Work Really Work?: Meg's Story
Job Search Sites for Flexible Roles
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we’re taking a page from the world of gymnastics, where feedback is constant, specific, and unavoidable, and asking: what if we approached our careers the same way?
Because here’s the truth: most of us aren’t lacking feedback… we’re just not getting the kind that actually helps us grow.
Through the story of “Jenna,” a high-performing professional who felt stuck despite glowing reviews, we unpack why common workplace feedback often falls flat, and how to change that. From vague praise to overly safe critiques, we’ll break down what’s missing and how to start asking better questions that lead to real, actionable insights.
You’ll walk away with simple, practical strategies to:
- Ask for feedback in a way that gets real answers
- Turn vague comments into clear direction
- Build visibility and trust by actually using what you hear
- Create momentum in your career (without waiting for your next review cycle)
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right… so why am I not growing?” this episode is for you!
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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What if growing your career didn’t require more time, just a new perspective?
In this episode, we’re rethinking networking for real life. From soccer sidelines to dance studio waiting rooms, these everyday moments might be the most overlooked opportunity to build meaningful connections. Learn how simple curiosity, honest conversations, and small shifts in mindset can open unexpected doors without adding anything new to your already full plate.
Because sometimes, the next step in your career is standing right next to you!
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Happy Mother's Day!
This week, as we celebrate YOU as a mom, the When Mommy Grows Up podcast is turning into an audiobook sneak peek one more time.
Chapter 4 of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, Mother Knows Best, shares stories and laughs, but its main purpose in the book is to remind us that we’re the moms now, and we really do know what’s best for ourselves and our families.
Come share some relatable laughs, listen along to know you aren't alone, and get the pep talk you need to keep moving forward on the path that is right for you.
Find the full book and workbook at whenmommygrowsup.com.
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In this week's episode of When Mommy Grows Up, a small plastic duck carries a powerful message.
After Becca's daughter’s state gymnastics meet, where highs and disappointments lived side by side, one quiet moment stood out above all the rest. Long after the crowd thinned and the lights dimmed, one little girl stayed, cheering on the final athletes, even when no one was watching. What happened next was a simple act of recognition that turned into a lasting lesson on character, encouragement, and what it really means to show up for others.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder to notice the people who cheer us on. It’s also a call to action: to name that support, to become that support for someone else, and to offer that same encouragement to ourselves in the moments that feel lonely or uncertain.
Because whether in parenting, work, or personal growth, we all have those moments where we need that support the most.
And sometimes, the smallest gestures can mean everything.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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If your job search has you feeling frustrated, exhausted, or questioning everything…you’re not alone.
This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re talking about what to do when it feels like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working.
Inside this episode, we’re diving into:
- Why the traditional job search approach might be failing you right now
- Creative, real-life ways to stand out (without burning out)
- How to keep going when rejection starts to feel personal
- Small, powerful mindset shifts to help you move forward again
Because the truth is this job market is tough. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck!
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Struggling to update your LinkedIn? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we walk through how to use ChatGPT to write a strong headline and About section, without losing your voice.
Learn the exact prompts to get started, why keywords matter, and how to edit your content so it sounds clear, confident, and like you.
If your profile has been sitting untouched, this is your sign to start!
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re celebrating a very special milestone—my book When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids is officially one year old! 🎉
The refreshed 2025 edition is the book I always envisioned—filled with new insights, deeper encouragement, and even more support for moms navigating career clarity in the middle of real life.
To celebrate this “book birthday,” I’m doing something a little different on the podcast… I’m giving you a sneak peek into a possible future audiobook! In this episode, I’m sharing a narrated reading of the prologue so you can experience the heart behind the book in a whole new way.
I’d truly love your feedback—does this make you want a full audiobook version? Let me know!
And if you’re ready to dive into the book now, you can find all the details at whenmommygrowsup.com.
Grab a cup of coffee, press play, and let’s dream about what’s possible together.
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If your resume has been sitting untouched for years and you don’t even know where to start…this episode is for you.
Today on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re doing a practical, step-by-step 15-minute resume audit designed especially for moms re-entering the workforce, pivoting careers, or updating a very outdated document.
We’ll cover:
- How to turn task-based bullet points into measurable impact
- How to stop minimizing your leadership
- What to do about a “resume gap”
- How to align your resume with the job you actually want
- And how to rewrite your summary so it reflects the confident, next-level version of you
Because most resume problems aren’t formatting problems, they’re positioning problems. And you’re not behind. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience.
Grab your resume and let’s get to work.
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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“You know what I love about you, Carnahans? You can take what should be a really stressful situation and turn it into a funny adventure.” – My mom
From airport sprints to the infamous Bat in the Basement Incident of 2017, I’ve learned that challenges are all about perspective. We can complain and blame… or we can focus on what we can control and what we learned.
That mindset matters a lot in job interviews.
In this episode, we’re tackling tough interview questions like:
- “Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult coworker.”
- “Tell me about a time you failed.”
I’ll share a simple, forward-facing framework to help you answer negative questions with confidence, and turn challenges into stories that actually move you forward in the hiring process.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Recently, Reese Witherspoon talked about leaning into what you’re already good at and "chasing your talents." As a career coach, I agree. Mostly. With a caveat.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why strengths are foundational to career clarity
- How we use the CliftonStrengths Assessment to uncover your strengths and use them intentionally
- The difference between skills and strengths
- How strengths shape your career and life criteria
- Why you can be successful in the wrong role
- How to filter your strengths through energy and season of life
If you’re ready to build a career that fits who you are and the life you want, this episode will give you a powerful place to begin.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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The Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit hosted by Dyana Terranova brought together coaches, doctors, therapists, and experts to help busy moms like you THRIVE.
I was thrilled to be a guest at the Summit, and as a fun surprise, I get to share the full interview here with you on When Mommy Grows Up!
Listen in to my interview with Dyana for some When Mommy Grows Up backstory and quick tips to help you move forward in your journey toward career clarity and a job you love that fits your life.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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After a few weeks of behind-the-scenes episodes inside the Career Clarity Program, we’re back to storytime, and this one is all about advocating for yourself.
In this episode, you’ll meet Laura, a marketing strategist and mom of three who landed a values-aligned job offer… that didn’t quite meet her needs. Instead of panicking or settling, she used a clear, collaborative negotiation approach to ask for more without feeling "pushy" or ungrateful.
I break down the exact framework and language she used, and how that conversation led to a higher salary, added flexibility, and a built-in salary review.
If you’ve ever wondered how to negotiate without feeling awkward or demanding, this episode will show you what advocacy can actually sound like!
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, I’m giving you another sneak peek inside the newly updated Career Clarity Program.
Today’s preview comes from the Unpack module, which focuses on guided career reflection to help you identify your unique career sweet spot. You’ll hear two coaching exercises straight from the program and get a real feel for how we approach career clarity: simple, practical, and highly effective. There’s no one “right” career path, so before making your next move, we start by deeply understanding you.
If you’re curious about the Career Clarity Program or want to experience what a coaching exercise is really like, this episode is for you. Grab a pen and paper and listen along. You’ll walk away with valuable insights you can use right away, all in just 15 minutes.
And if you’re ready to go deeper with visuals, resources, coaching calls, and a full framework for getting clear on your goals and building a career strategy that actually works, we’d love to welcome you inside CCP. Learn more at careerclarity.beccacarnahan.com.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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If you’ve been thinking, “This job isn’t quite it… but I can’t just walk away,” this episode is for you.
Today on When Mommy Grows Up, I’m sharing a special mini lesson from inside the updated Career Clarity Program. As part of the Strategize module, we teach a concept called job crafting, which is a powerful way to adjust your role so it works better for you now and sets you up for what’s next.
This episode offers a practical, real-world strategy for moms who want more fulfillment and alignment without adding more to their already full plates. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how we help Career Clarity Program members make smart, sustainable moves that build confidence and create forward momentum.
Learn more at careerclarity.beccacarnahan.com.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Feeling foggy between the holidays and the new year? This episode is your reset.
In this solo episode, Becca shares a 3-step Career Reset for 2026, including simple, mom-friendly shifts to help you start the year with clarity and confidence, without pressure or burnout.
You’ll learn how to:
- Reclaim your wins from 2025
- Choose one guiding word or feeling for the year ahead
- Take one tiny January action that builds real momentum
No big resolutions. Just small shifts for a big year. You've got this!
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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca Carnahan is joined by leadership coach and Your Fourth Trimester founder Barbara Palmer for a candid conversation about career transitions, working parenthood, and building a life that actually fits.
They explore what real workplace flexibility looks like, how to assess company culture as a parent, and why returning to work after parental leave deserves more support. From authentic networking to choosing a word of the year, this episode is full of thoughtful insights for anyone navigating growth at work and at home.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Are you accidentally leaving hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars on the table at work? 😬
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca breaks down the often-overlooked world of professional development funds as a workplace benefit.
Uncover hidden “use it or lose it” money and use these simple steps for claiming what’s already yours. This episode is your no-fluff guide to investing in your career without spending a dime of your own. Win win!
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca sits down with Michelle Keefe, co-founder of MomUp, to talk about what’s broken in hiring today and how caregivers can successfully re-enter or shift within the workforce.
Michelle shares the inspiration behind MomUp, the recruitment firm that elevates overlooked talent and connects it with forward-thinking small and mid-sized companies. She and Becca dig into why human-centered hiring matters, how companies are getting more creative in a post-COVID world, and the real story behind “nonlinear” careers.
They also dive into what caregivers bring to the table, how to tell a compelling career story, and why networking (yes, even on the playground sidelines!) is still the most powerful tool in a job search.
If you're curious about more flexible, values-aligned work, or how companies can better tap into incredible talent, this is a must-listen conversation.
Find Michelle at momup.com.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Feeling like your career just doesn’t fit your life anymore? You’re not alone—and there’s finally a simple way to get unstuck!
Becca is unveiling something big today, the Career Clarity Starter Kit, your new go-to guide for figuring out what you want in your career and how to get there. Hear what’s inside, why she created it, and how to get your hands on the Black Friday deal. This is your first step toward clarity, confidence, and a career that fits your life right now.
starterkit.beccacarnahan.com
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We’ve all made mistakes as parents, professionals, or both. But what if you could skip some of the trial-and-error and go straight to the learning part?
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares the story of Claire, a 39-year-old project manager and mom of two who hit a wall in her career and decided it was time for a change. Like so many of us, she dove head-first into her job search… and made a few common mistakes along the way.
From updating her resume before defining her target, to applying for all the jobs, to avoiding networking altogether, Claire’s journey highlights the pitfalls many mid-career parents face when trying to find a job that fits their lives.
Tune in to learn how she turned things around with a clear focus, a smaller pool of well-matched opportunities, and a mindset shift about networking that made all the difference.
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t in another job board scroll or another article, but in 15 minutes of quiet?
In this episode, Becca shares how intentional boredom helped one mom (and herself!) move from overwhelm to career clarity.
You’ll learn why silence sparks new ideas, how the brain uses boredom to connect the dots, and simple ways to build “boredom windows” into real mom-life.
Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what moves you forward.
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic?
In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations.
Kaylee shares:
- The full landscape of healthcare careers beyond doctors and nurses
- What sparked her shift from clinical work into strategy, sales, and operations
- The exact steps and tools she used to make the transition (including the Career Clarity Program)
- Her advice for anyone craving a more mission-driven second act in their career
If you’re dreaming of a meaningful career change, especially within healthcare or tech, this episode shows what’s possible.
Resources from Kaylee:
Podcasts
- Women at Work
- Beyond These Clinic Walls
- When Mommy Grows Up
Books
Susy Welch - Becoming You
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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We set goals for our careers, but have you ever set goals for parenthood?
In this episode, meet Amanda, a mom and rising corporate star, navigating the messy middle between career ambition and family life. Using the Mother’s Vision Exercise, she discovers how to define success on her own terms, balancing presence at home with professional fulfillment.
Amanda’s story shows that early motherhood-career chapters aren’t about closing doors, they’re about redefining ambition and exploring possibilities you might not have considered.
Resources:
Barbara Palmer and Your 4th Trimester
When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids
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Feeling stuck in job search traffic? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Becca shares a real-life moment with her 10-year-old that perfectly captures what it’s like to navigate today’s crowded job market—and how to stand out when everyone’s trying to get home at the same time.
Tune in for encouragement, perspective, and details on her free Crafting Your Career Story workshop, designed to help you tell your story with confidence and clarity.
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Join Becca and Marie as we chat with author and podcaster Heather Chauvin, who confronts societal expectations in her book Dying to Be a Good Mother. Heather shares her journey of listening to her inner voice and embracing her strength to redefine what it means to be a "good mother".
Heather encourages moms everywhere to embrace their true selves and learn how to establish boundaries, cultivate self-care and redefine success on your own terms.
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Stuck in a job that’s drained your confidence?
In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, meet Shelby, a mom of two navigating a tough boss, a resume gap, and imposter syndrome. Learn the simple strategies that worked for Shelby to rebuild her confidence muscle and can help you start moving toward the career you deserve.
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Feeling like the queen of logistics as a mom and professional, but a little disconnected from the YOU behind it all?
In this episode, Becca shares how joining a book club filled her cup and sparked the idea for the When Mommy Grows Up Book Club—a 4-week experience blending storytelling, connection, and career coaching for moms.
Tune in to learn how you can gain clarity, confidence, and community this October and learn more about the When Mommy Grows Up book club at bookclub.beccacarnahan.com.
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Today we're celebrating both the exciting launch of Season 4 and our 100th episode!
Season 4 will be filled with...
- Career stories to help you navigate the next steps in your career
- Experts with advice to make your job search and working mom life easier
- Live coaching episodes to help you make a change in real time
- Parenting laughs that connect us all!
But with all this excitement of what is to come, we are also shedding a tear because the 100th episode will also be Marie's last (official) epsiode. Tune in for her reflections on the journey and what's in store for her exciting next chapter!
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Thank you for joining us for the ride throughout Season 3!
As we head into summer, Becca and Marie share their personal highlights of the season and recommendations of episodes to pop back to over the next two months as you navigate a job search.
We'll also give you a sneak peek of what's to come for Season 4 including new guests and more live coaching!
Need support as you look ahead to your next chapter? The podcast will be on pause for the next two months, but we're still here coaching clients all summer long. Join us in the Career Clarity Program!
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This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re joined by Sara Fay Egan—author of The Through Line, hospitality guru, and the queen of keeping it real. From luxury weddings to life’s unexpected curveballs, Sara Fay has built a career (and a life) full of twists, turns, and beautifully imperfect moments.
In this upbeat and inspiring conversation, Becca and Marie chat with Sara Fay about what it means to grow a business, a family, and yourself, even when nothing goes according to plan. Sara Fay shares behind-the-scenes stories from her 20+ years in the event world, the powerful lessons she learned while navigating her daughter’s life-threatening illness, and why waiting for the “perfect” moment is overrated.
You’ll walk away with laughter, a few tear-worthy moments, and one simple takeaway: happiness isn’t found in the flawless - it’s found in the full, messy, meaningful middle of it all.
📚 Grab The Through Line on Amazon
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When our kids achieve a goal or make progress we are right there with them, cheering them on and celebrating, right? So why is it so much harder to celebrate our own wins?
Celebrating wins is a big part of the culture of the Career Clarity Program because Becca and Marie know how hard cheering ourselves on can be. We are hard on ourselves as moms and as professionals, plus a job search can be full of setbacks and frustrations. However, celebrating big wins, small wins, and everything in between gives up the momentum we need to move forward with confidence.
Join Becca and Marie for a fun conversation about how recognizing your achievements can skyrocket your mindset and progress. We'll also be cheering Becca on her book launch event for "When Mommy Grows Up" the book.
Here's to your success and keeping the good vibes rolling!
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What does it look like to transform unimaginable grief into a force for good?
This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re joined by Melissa Lafsky Saleh, mom, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose journey will leave you inspired and in awe. Melissa opens up about her path from lawyer and journalist to co-creator of FairPlayAI, and how the heartbreaking loss of her child reshaped her purpose in both life and work.
Melissa talks with Becca and Marie about how storytelling can be a tool for healing, and the challenges she’s tackling to make technology more fair and equitable. She has turned her pain into purpose and offers a reminder that even in the deepest grief, there’s room to grow, lead, and love again.
Melissa Lafsky Saleh is a former lawyer and journalist turned entrepreneur, storyteller, and advocate for survivors of trauma. With a career spanning technology, media, and brand strategy, she has shaped the narratives of Fortune 500 giants and startups alike. As the co-creator of FairPlayAI, she works to promote equity and reduce bias in automated decision-making.
Melissa is a speaker on personal transformation, resilience, and leadership. Having endured an ultimate trauma, the loss of a child, she speaks from a place of deep experience, turning pain into purpose and showing others how to navigate trauma with courage and hope.
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Ready to give your LinkedIn a refresh but short on time? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca and Marie break down exactly what you can do in just 30 minutes to make your profile pop and your presence shine.
We’re diving into quick, actionable tips to make LinkedIn work for you, including:
Updating your headline to boost searchability, using ChatGPT to draft a compelling About section, engaging with intention, and making connections to expand your network.
Whether you're job searching, building your personal brand, or wanting to give yourself options in your career, this episode will help you take one powerful step forward without spending hours online.
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Attention teachers! Have you ever thought about how you could take your expertise and translate it into a new career path?
If so, meet Kelsey Cook, mom of four and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business.
After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for toddlers and preschoolers, now shipped across all 50 states.
Discover how she juggles motherhood, leads a team of 20 employees, and stays true to her passions - all while prioritizing family life. Tune in for inspiration on embracing your role as a parent and balancing dreams.
https://learningwithkelsey.com
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"I LOVE job searching!" said no one. Ever.
And right now? Ugh. It's rough. With policy changes, economic conditions, and market uncertainty there's a lot out of your control.
That doesn't mean your job search grinds to a halt though. It can't!
Jobs pay the bills and help us live the lives we want.
So instead of throwing in the towel, we need be even more strategic about how you spend your valuable time.
With all that in mind, Marie and Becca sat down to chat about what WE would do if we were job searching right now.
The five biggies:
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Get clear on target role(s) and target companies
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Use tech tools to save time and make our search more efficient.
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Clarify and sharpen up our pitches
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Lean into networking!
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20% applications, 80% connections
We dive into the details on this week's podcast episode. Tune in today!
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Almost a decade ago, Becca and Karen Johnson met on the wild world of the internet sharing parenting memes and laughs as they both navigated the early years of motherhood. (You might know Karen as The21stCenturySAHM on Instagram and Facebook. She's hilarious!)
Fast forward to today, and they are on the same page again asking the big question "What do I want to be NEXT as I grow up right alongside my growing kids?"
Join Becca, Marie, and Karen as they talk about taking risks, uncovering new passions, navigating perimenopause, and giving ourselves permission to continue to grow up!
Meet Karen:
Also known on social media as The 21st Century SAHM, Karen Johnson writes about all things parenthood and believes that humor is necessary to survive the journey. She is the creator of countless hilarious memes and the mom journal “I brushed my hair today.” Her new book What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up: And Other Thoughts from a 40-something mom is coming out on May 6.
What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up: And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something Mom
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As moms, we are grownups, but are we all the way grown up yet?
If you're a fan of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, then you know Becca and Marie would say "No!" We still have plenty of growing up, evolving, and changing to do throughout our lives and careers.
That’s why Becca wants to invite moms into the pages of her new book, When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, to learn more about themselves, define their own versions of success, map out new paths forward, and find lots of humor along the way.
Tackling mid-career confusion with parenting stories, 90s pop culture nostalgia, and expert professional development tips, Becca reframes the lessons we teach our kids like “use your words,” “you need to share,” and “make new friends," as career advice. From figuring out what’s next, to overcoming obstacles, to managing the logistics of a job search or entrepreneurial journey—it’s all covered in a way that’s accessible, relatable, and fun!
Whether we are working full-time, part-time, from home, or inside the home, mothers are all managing their careers, and families, all while managing to laugh through it all. Let’s take on the adventure together!
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Life Coach and mom of three Christine Anastasia joins us for a follow-up conversation as she shares her journey of redefining success on her own terms, navigating a job search in 2024, and owning multiple identities as a team member, entrepreneur, and mom.
Join Becca and Christine to talk about how Christine emphasizes the importance of leveraging multifaceted skills, finding supportive work environments, and creating a career that aligns with family life.
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When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids can be on your e-reader or on your bookshelf on March 25th! Have your ordered your copy yet?
As we countdown to the release, this week we're diving into chapter 8, Follow the Rules. But this time the parenting lesson isn't so straightforward, because it turns out there is benefiting to following the rules and benefit to breaking the rules.
Join us as we talk about how creating a set of personal rules to follow and breaking rules that don't make sense help you move forward in your career.
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The countdown to When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids (the book) is on! This week we're diving into chapter 5, Use Your Words.
We teach our kids to use their words instead of lashing out in anger, pouting in the corner, or throwing an epic tantrum in Target. But are we reminding ourselves to use our words as we look for more fulfillment in our work?
Tune in for toddler parenting stories, Spice Girls lyrics, and advice on how to have the important conversations that will move your career in the direction you want!
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Do you say too many "yeses"? If so, you aren't alone. It happens to the best of us, whether because we are helpers by nature, seek recognition, or pride ourselves on doing ALL the things.
But too many yeses can leave us depleted and distracted. So what do we do about it as busy parents and professionals?
Tune into Becca's conversation with former Career Clarity Program member and successful entrepreneur Dave Kartunen to make a plan for what to say yes to and how to say no.
Find Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekartunen/
kartoonEDU: https://kartoonedu.com/
Dave Kartunen is a national-award winning journalist who focused his entire career on better governance. During his 15-year broadcast news career, he reported local and national breaking news as well as political and investigative reporting in Boston, Miami, and Savannah, Ga. He is the winner of the 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Award for continuing coverage of deadly conditions in a Georgia Jail. He also won the 2013 Southeast Regional Emmy Award for continuing coverage, using a series of simple stories to explain the disastrous rollout of the Affordable Care Act.
Dave also taught journalism at Boston University and remains a fierce advocate for trauma-informed journalism.
Since leaving the news, he's consulted organizations large and small, public, private, and nonprofit. In 2023, he turned his focus once again back to better governance and founded kartoonEDU, which creates visual communications to help public schools share complex information with their stakeholders in more engaging ways. In two years, he's worked with more than 60 public school districts and associations in the U.S. and Canada. This year, his company is expanding to offer their products and services to municipalities as well.
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Join Becca and Marie in this dreamy episode where we chat with the amazing Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown - a triple board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine expert with over 20 years of experience helping parents and their children improve their sleep.
Together, we dive into the crucial role sleep plays in our physical and mental health, and discover golden tips for crafting the perfect sleep routine. Get ready to learn how to prioritize rest and unlock the best version of yourself in 2025!
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Exciting announcement! The second edition of When Mommy Grows Up (the book) is coming out in March 2025.
In When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, Becca takes readers through lessons we teach our kids and flips them around to help us develop our careers.
In the lead up to the book's release, we'll be giving you a sneak peek into the stories and lessons of When Mommy Grows Up to help you start finding career clarity.
This week, we start with "Try Your Best" and helping you define what "having it all" looks like to you so you know where you focus your best efforts.
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Career Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure.
However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into words. Instead of staying stuck, Beth asked for help and we introduced another tool for her to get her criteria onto paper - vision boarding!
Join Becca and Marie to learn how using visuals to craft your career criteria can be equally powerful for helping you find career clarity.
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In this holiday special episode, Becca and Marie unpack "Home Alone" while drawing unexpected parallels to career challenges and lessons from the importance of resourcefulness to the art of embracing solitude.
So, grab your cocoa, settle in, and get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to chat about your favorite holiday movie!
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Once upon a time when she graduated college in 2010, Jordan created a LinkedIn profile. Then it sat there barely touched and infrequently logged into for over a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn’t been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed.
However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new technology. With this change though, Jordan’s LinkedIn profile needs some TLC.
Join Becca and Marie to demystify key parts of the LinkedIn profile and make Jordan’s profile work for her.
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Get ready for an uplifting episode with Becca and Marie as they welcome Andryanna Gonko - educator, speaker, and mom to three boys.
After almost hitting the burnout wall in 2017, Andryanna made the brave choice to prioritize herself to find balance and joy in everyday chaos. Since launching "The Juggle Is Real" podcast in 2021, she's been on a mission to help other moms with practical tips and heartfelt stories.
Tune in for inspiration and a reminder that self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity!
http://www.andryanna.com/
Podcast The Juggle Is Real
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Holly started her job search in October when she realized that her current job wasn’t fitting her life anymore. She has two kids with busy after school schedules, she’s experiencing a lot of frustration with her manager, and now the company is going back to the office full time in 2025. A change is necessary!
But as we head into the holiday season, Holly is wondering if she should put her job search on hold. There is a lot going on with family and friends and she’s not sure job searching right now is worth it. Join Becca and Marie as we explore the pros and cons of both options and ways to take advantage of the opportunities of the holiday season to get a head start and to be ready to hit the ground running in the new year!
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Jessie Myers is a former biology professor who boldly planted her roots in entrepreneurship by launching Tulsa Rare Plant Emporium, a vibrant plant nursery and art studio. Jessie shares her journey of nurturing both her family and her passion for botany and creativity, revealing how she transformed her career while cultivating a community space where ideas and plants flourish together.
Join Becca and Marie for a conversation about how to use the resources around you - because sometimes you need a little sunlight and support to grow your dreams!
www.trpemporium.com
https://www.instagram.com/tulsaplants/
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What if you could leave resentment behind, transform your home dynamics, and make juggling tasks a breeze? Good news - we have the perfect tool to make it happen!
Join Becca and Marie as they chat with Valerie Recore, a productivity guru and certified Fair Play Method facilitator, here to help moms reclaim their time! Valerie shares her top tips for sharing the mental load with your partner and family so you can end each day feeling accomplished and stress-free.
Tune in and discover how to bring harmony to your household with a card game, clear communication, and a division of labor that makes sense!
https://strideproductivity.com
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Becca’s first children’s book, Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind, turned four years old this fall! The book was fun to create, a joy to share, and at first, very confusing to publish! But Belinda Baloney made it out there into the world, and to this day, one of the most common questions Becca gets is, “I have an idea for a children’s book, but what do I do now?”
Join Becca and Marie to talk about the story of Belinda Baloney and how you can start your own creative endeavor on the side by writing and publishing your very own children’s book!
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Valerie Cockerell is a French American former Disney leader who was part of the opening team of Disneyland Paris. She pursued her career at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and facilitated programs for the Disney Institute. She is now a consultant in Leadership and Customer service excellence for organizations around the world. She is the proud mother of 3 and now lives in Australia.
With her new book "Manage like a Mother" Guest Valerie Cockerell brings a simple to understand and easy- to-implement take on leadership inspired by a mother's playbook. Her book takes a very practical and down to earth approach to leadership, sharing the lessons we have all learned from our mothers and turning them into strong leadership practices.
valerie@cockerellconsulting.com
Book - Manage Like a Mother https://a.co/d/1RthejK
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Join Career Coach Becca on this Live Coaching episode as co-host Marie takes the hot seat!
Tune in for a fun, inspiring discussion in which Becca walks Marie through a powerful coaching exercise used in 1:1 coaching and in the Career Clarity Program. Together, we'll connect the dots between Marie's interests and skills using a story-based approach to help her clarify a vision for the next chapter of her career.
See what career coaching is all about with a peek behind the scenes!
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When she was growing up, Harper took the bus home from school and her mom was always there with a snack and a smile. It was a cherished memory from her childhood, and Harper always thought she would do the same with her kids.
At the same time, life has gotten more and more expensive over the years and Harper and her husband and found that a two-income household is the right fit for them, especially with two kids. Harper’s oldest child will be in kindergarten next year so she really wants to find a job that she likes that also lets her pick up her kindergartener off the bus at the end of the day. Is that real?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about the different jobs that allow school bus flexibility that Harper could consider!
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After graduating college in 2010, Amanda landed a sales job with a food packaging company. She never saw herself building a career in sales, but it turns out she was good at it and the commission based pay structure made her feel tied to the function year after year. The golden handcuff feeling is real!
Now, 14 years into her career in sales Amanda is feeling torn. Sales is the path she knows and she could find another job at another company, but it’s no longer fulfilling or motivating. She has worries about staying, she has worries about leaving. Everywhere she turns - more worries!
Join Becca and Marie to talk about a strategy to work through the worries that come with career change and make progress.
www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Is your stress hormone out of balance? If you're not sure (or didn't even know that was a thing!) we weren't either. But this week's guest, Rachel Sanders, certainly has us wondering how stress in our 30s is impacting our bodies!
Join Becca and Marie to talk to the CEO and Founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. We'll talk to Rachel about stress, hormones, and simple actions that can help us feel our best as parents and professionals.
Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice.
She is the CEO and Founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator with 105,000 followers on social media and her newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. Her work has been featured in top publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur and she holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and practical health tips she’s learned as a mom of 2 and wellness company founder, offering actionable advice to improve overall well-being and achieve optimal health.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders
Website: https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/
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Kristen is a mom of 2 and has been with her company for the past 5 years. Her kids are now in 4th and 2nd grade and she is finding herself stressed all the time. In reading the highlights of the Surgeon General’s Advisory, Kristen found herself nodding along to every stressor facing parents today - finances, safety, mental health, loneliness - the list went on.
When she reached out to us for support (and we’re so glad she did) Kristen found that while stress wasn’t going to go away overnight, there were things she could do to positively impact her well-being and that of her family.
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At the end of August, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy released a Surgeon General’s Advisory about the stress and mental health challenges of parenthood. The big takeaway - parents today are being pushed to the brink and they need support. We couldn’t agree more, and know that you are feeling it, too.
Join Becca and Marie to talk through what the data tells about parenthood stress along with the real life stories behind that data. We’ll also talk through the proposed solutions - what works, what doesn’t, and what can we do going forward to make a real impact.
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Taylor’s three kids are back to school, with two in elementary school and one starting her first year in middle school. It’s a season of change for the whole family and Taylor is starting to wonder if it could be her turn to make a change next.
Taylor’s been with the same manufacturing company for 8 years doing marketing and events and it’s a pretty solid role in many ways. She doesn’t love it though and feels torn. Should she make a change right now, and what would that change even be?
Let’s help Taylor during back to school season with some lessons for HER on how to create a “should I make a change” rubric.
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Welcome back to season 3 of When Mommy Grows Up! Becca and Marie are back after summer break. Join us for a recap of the good, the bad, and the hilarious of summer with kids and a preview of what to expect in Season 3.
As moms, the word “busy” is often attached to our names. There are a million things to get done at work and at home, and we’re making them ALL happen.
But what if we let some things go, especially over the summer?
Last season, we talked about managing the summertime shuffle with camp drop-offs and spreadsheets, but as we close out Season 2, Marie and Becca are taking a different look at summer through the lens of doing less rather than more and finding the time and space we really need.
Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress.
Enter AI!
Stop clicking around and join Becca and Marie to talk about how you can use ChatGPT to accelerate your career clarity process.
If you want to learn more sign up for our free webinar at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining
Do you want to know how to advance your career?
Want to do it in just one minute?
You’re in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle.
When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let’s make the most of it! Implementing these changes take one minute or less and makes a real impact.
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For the past 15 years, Heidi has been a third grade teacher and she’s amazing at it. The problem is that Heidi isn’t sure she wants to teach anymore. In fact, she’s quite sure of it! The classroom was great for a season, but it’s time for a change.
Heidi is feeling stuck though. If she wants to transition out of the classroom and into working for a nonprofit, how can she effectively communicate her transferable skills on paper and in an interview?
Join Becca and Marie this week to identify Heidi’s transferable teacher skills and more importantly her transferable SOLUTIONS that she can use to market herself as a standout employee.
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Madeline is a mom of two living in Michigan with her two kids and husband. She’s been in management consulting at a large firm since graduating from business school fifteen years ago, and while she loved the work at first it has taken a toll. The travel is too much for how she wants to live her life with two young children and she wants to find more balance.
The problem? Money. Madeline has been paid very well for her work and feels certain that if she were to leave her current job she couldn’t make enough money to support her family’s needs. How can she take care of herself and her family, while also taking care of herself and her family?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about money. How to figure out what we need, how to break down the money stories we are telling ourselves, and what tools you can use to make educated decisions about next steps.
www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
It's no surprise to Abby that on every personality assessment she has ever taken, she's as far to the Introvert side of the scale as she can get! Her husband is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit.
As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle of family and friends, enjoys her solo work, and has enough quiet time to recharge. The problem is that Abby’s company had to do massive layoffs which left Abby on the search for a new job. A change was not on the agenda for her and she doesn’t know where to start.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about layoffs and harnessing your power as an introvert to make networking as part of your job search work for you.
In honor of Mother's Day, in this special episode, Becca and Marie take a trip down memory lane to share stories about the women who shaped their lives and careers - their moms!
Joins us as we reminisce about the valuable lessons and share anecdotes about how our moms balanced work, family, and everything in between.
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and in honor of the millions of women impacted by Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety every year, we are welcoming maternal mental health advocate and author Colleen Imler to the podcast this week.
Colleen's passion for advocating for new parents navigating the postpartum experience stems from her own shaky transition into motherhood. After welcoming her daughter amid a global pandemic during the summer of 2020, she experienced postpartum depression and immediately sought help. She shares this story in her new book, Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie.
Becca also had the privilege of working with Colleen in the Career Clarity Program over two years ago! Join us this week to learn about Colleen's personal and professional journey and the ways you can turn your lived experience into a passion and drive that makes a positive impact.
Colleen is a communications and public relations professional, currently nestled in an internal communications role within the corporate world. She is also a soon to be mom of two, an advocate for mental health, dog lover and outdoor enthusiast. She just released her first book while announcing her second pregnancy, "Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie."
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Marie and Becca often discuss how becoming moms has influenced their careers, yet there's another side to this story. Our careers also influence our children in beautiful ways!
This week we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and blossomed over the years into building her own business focused on STEAM Education. Along the way, Jenny also becomes a mom, and her work has empowered and inspired her children to grow, learn, and succeed on their own terms.
Join us to learn more about Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Jenny's experience as the boss, and how we can teach our kids about the power of failure as a tool for growth.
Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, the vibrant and inclusive brand dedicated to prioritizing diversity and empowerment for children of all backgrounds and communities through STEAM Education.
Jenny is a trained mechanical engineer and mom turned entrepreneur, dedicated to bringing a more diverse, inclusive and creative approach to STEAM education through the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.
Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process.
Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn’t love her job anymore. She’d love to get out, but she knows that for now she should stay. Is there anything she can do in the meantime to make her workday a whole lot better?
Join Becca and Marie to help Cara through this challenge with embracing the idea of job crafting.
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Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren’t used to their full capacity. For the most part, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to explore her creative side more!
Whitney isn’t sure what she would do with her writing exactly as it relates to a career change, but she wants to explore what’s possible. The big question - how can she get started?
Join Becca and Marie to talk all things writing in your mid-career including setting your goals, creating opportunities, and where to get your writing published.
www.nextchaptercareers.us
Websites to Submit Writing: https://www.withlovebecca.com/blogs-about-parenting-writing-submissions/
Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through. So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point? Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and a whole lot of confusion about what fulfillment looks like to her now that she is a mom and coming out of the new baby haze. Join Becca and Marie to hear Kate's story and learn the steps she can take to identify what has changed with her career criteria and welcome the new possibilities ahead.
If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you!
This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she also shares HOW she has navigated these transitions with important mindset shifts and strategies.
Emily Stark is a corporate wellness and career coach who built Wraparound Return’s Program out of sheer necessity. After years of coaching return to work and transitioning parents with her business, Marketable Mama, LLC., she saw a serious need for bridge support during their return to work. The hardships she experienced in each of her return-to-work experiences were echoed alongside many clients reporting life strains during career transitions. Emily tracked these trends of hardship and built out Wraparound Return to offer unique support for individuals amid their transition back to work, hiring managers, and returnship teams.
https://wraparoundreturn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stark-wraparoundreturn/
Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves.
Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot.
In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review anxiety is real. Maybe you're feeling that right now too!
This week on the When Mommy Grows Up, join Marie and Becca as we walk Bella through four strategies to ease the stress and rock her review!
www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
Perfectionism feels like a bad word, but is it? Maybe there is another way to reframe how we think about striving for perfection as professionals and parents that can help us move toward our goals without burning out.
This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps working parents break the burnout cycle so they feel more engaged, creative, and connected as professionals and parents. She helps her clients achieve clarity, find purpose, and confidently set boundaries. Dr. Thrower is also a member of our Career Clarity Community and was happy to share with us her experience in the program and how it's helped her to move forward.
Join Becca and Marie as Dr. Thrower helps us flip the script on what it means to be a perfectionist and how greater self-compassion increases resilience and motivation.
https://www.throwerconsultingandtherapy.com/
https://www.bravevocation.com/
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If you've ever felt anger building up inside you due to resentment and frustration at home or at work, then you are JUST like us.
The best news, though, is that Lisa Marchiano wants to give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what boundaries are being crossed, or what problems you need to address, so that you can take proactive action to create a life and career you love.
Join Becca & Marie as they explore with Lisa's wisdom the power in anger, setting your boundaries and finding your spark.
Lisa Marchiano is an award-winning author, podcaster, and certified Jungian analyst. Her highly-acclaimed books draw upon the healing wisdom of fairy tales to help women connect more deeply with themselves. Lisa hosts the popular depth-psychology podcast This Jungian Life.Lisa's Website: https://lisamarchiano.com/
You've heard about IQ and EQ, but have you explored how your PQ (Power Quotient) can impact your life and career?
This week we're joined by Shelmina Babai Abji, author, TEDx speaker, former IBM exec and mom of two. Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally create a life and career you love.
We'll talk with Shelmina about her book Show Your Worth - 8 Intentional Strategies for Women To Emerge as Leaders at Work, strategies to be intentional about your success, and finding work-life balance.
https://shelmina.com/
Elizabeth is excited about starting her new job, but she is also nervous. She wants to make a great first impression when walking into the office and that feels like a lot of pressure! Plus she'll be learning new processes, new systems, new responsibilities – whew, it's tiring just thinking about it!
To calm some of those nerves, join Becca and Marie as they address the simple secrets to success for your first 30 days at a new job. You’ll rock your new workplace!
Take the Just-Right Job Match Quiz: beccacarnahan.com/quiz
Attention teachers, this one is for you!
If you've ever thought about leaving the classroom to use your creativity in a different way, there is a different way forward. Meet Jacqueline Butler!
Jacqueline is a former high school teacher and an Etsy & Online Business Coach who teaches her students how to make profitable passive income by selling digital downloads on Etsy.
The strategies she teaches helps her students build a profitable and sustainable digital product business without relying on posting on social media or paid advertising.
https://jacqueline-butler.com
https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinebutler.co
Kelly has worked in project management for an insurance company for the past six years. During that time she has given birth to her two children and is in the middle of her second maternity leave. The company has good healthcare and maternity benefits and Kelly feels fortunate and grateful that her family’s needs have been covered.
At the same time, Kelly is not happy in her job. She hasn’t been for a couple of years now. The insurance industry isn’t inspiring to her and she wants to make a transition into a new path that allows her to be more creative. A few opportunities have started to pop up while she’s on leave, but Kelly feels stuck. Can she really leave her company after using her maternity leave benefits?
The short answer - yes! But let’s talk through the maternity leave guilt feelings because Kelly is not alone in this at all!
Take the Just-Right Job Match Quiz: beccacarnahan.com/quiz
Business owners - this one is especially for YOU! Because there’s something happening behind the scenes way too often for coaches and experts that no one’s really talking about, and we think it’s time to address it head-on.
We're talking about how many amazing business owners, just like you, are working way too hard to grow and make more money in your business.
But at the end of the day, you don’t feel like you have enough to show for it! (Sound familiar?!)It did for Becca when she met Profit Strategist Belinda Rosenblum a few years ago. And that chance meeting on the soccer field helped Becca take her business to well beyond six figures and fund the life she wanted while making an impact in the world.
That's good stuff right there! So, without further ado, When Mommy Grows Up, meet Becca's coach, Belinda!
Resources:
High Profit Offers Workshops (3 dates to choose from - Feb 5-7, 2024) - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/masterclass/BCarnahan/
Pay Yourself Calculator - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/lmcalculator/BCarnahan/
Cash Flow CEO Accelerator Program - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/cfceoapply/BCarnahan/
Self-Worth To Net Worth Book - https://ownyourmoney.isrefer.com/go/book/BCarnahan/
Belinda's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ownyourmoney/
Career Clarity Program member, Beth, was excited to dive into crafting her career criteria. Having a tool that would help her make the best decisions for herself was super appealing. As a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure.
However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into words. Instead of staying stuck, Beth asked for help and we introduced another tool for her to get her criteria onto paper - vision boarding!
Join Becca and Marie to learn how using visuals to craft your career criteria can be equally powerful for helping you find career clarity.
www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
Verena Hefti MBE is the CEO and Founder of Leaders Plus, a social enterprise to support leaders with young children to continue to progress their careers. She believes no one should have to choose between becoming a CEO and enjoying motherhood.
In 2019, She was a young mom who took 60 leaders with 40 babies to the UK House of Commons to inspire each other to get to the top roles. Join Becca and Verena as they dive into strategies to advance your opportunities and discover how being ambitious can co-exist with your journey as a parent.
www.leadersplus.org
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Like many of us, Queen Allotey-Pappoe did not have her whole life and career mapped out at 18. And it's a good thing she didn't, because without being open to following her curiosity and embracing a natural draw toward solving problems, the Queen Adeline brand wouldn't exist today!
Join Becca and Marie and their fellow soccer Mom, Queen, to learn about Queen's impressive career path, her innovative fashion brand, and how she operates her life and career as a mom and professional committed to women's empowerment and sustainability.
Queen Allotey-Pappoe is Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Queen Adeline, a sustainable fashion design brand based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Queen teaches, consults and speaks at the intersection of Design, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Women Empowerment. Her experience includes teaching Sustainability in Apparel Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and membership on the Boards of the Society of Arts and Craft, Boston and that of a private school in Littleton, MA.
Her prior experience includes Strategy work with non profit organizations in Boston as an Organizational Development Consultant, and leverages her global perspective (having lived and worked on three continents) in mentoring young women and minority entrepreneurs.
Queen’s work strives to preserve local artistry and create sustainable communities through creative entrepreneurship
https://www.queenadelinecollection.com
https://www.instagram.com/queenadelinecollection committed t
Throw a stone into a pond and you can't help but notice the ripples that quickly spread out beyond the point of impact. That same ripple effect happens when you prioritize your health and well-being as a parent and professional. The positive impact is far beyond you!
Join Becca, Marie, and our guest Heather Dumas, a healthy lifestyle strategist with over 12 years of experience inspiring women through the world of fitness and nutrition. Heather offers a simple easy-to-execute method for creating and sustaining a healthy and happy lifestyle without sacrificing career success or relationships.
https://www.hdtransformations.com
To close out 2023, we're doing something special. This week we welcome our kids to the podcast and ask what THEY want to be when they grow up. We were also lucky enough to get advice from some really smart young minds about what to do as we face inflection points in our careers.
Big thanks to Thomas, Tristan, Jack, Norah, and Emma!
Resources: Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind
Cindy is a mom of 2 who has spent the last 10 years working for a nonprofit. She’s been feeling the itch to leave her job managing partnerships and move into a for profit company, but after sending out a few applications and hearing radio silence she doesn’t know where to take her search next.
Enter networking, but not just any networking, strategic networking that really works!
Join Becca and Marie to help Cindy create a networking roadmap that centers on asking great questions that educate and impress.
Dare to dream big to achieve your goals! Join Becca and Marie as they discuss creativity and the power of being authentic and sincere with Melissa Llarena.
Melissa is the author of Fertile Imagination a guide for moms who want to rediscover this versatile superpower to make a difference in the world. She is an imagination coach, podcast host of Unimaginable Wellness, and mom to three sons. Her background is in psychology which she studied at NYU and in business having earned an MBA from Tuck.
Tune into Unimaginable Wellness
Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact
As moms, we want to be the best version of ourselves at home and at work. But without the village at our doorsteps, working parents of today need more support and community.
Christine Anastasia, Working Mom Coach and founder of her own Coaching and Consulting business, is on a mission to find solutions and practical ways to help 21st-century busy moms juggling work and family. She helps her clients to prioritize wellbeing so they can thrive and show up with a full cup for their families, employers, and communities.
Join Christine, Becca, and Marie as they explore ways to feel fulfilled at the beautiful and sometimes messy intersection of motherhood and career and share systems for managing the busy seasons of life.
Website: https://christineanastasia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagecoachmamma/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christineanastasiacoaching
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineanastasia/
Twitter: @canastasiacoach
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATfcyjf4cCXMynxmfeZs_w
When Krista’s youngest child went into kindergarten, she and her spouse at the time decided that now was the perfect time for her to launch her own business. And for the next seven years, Krista was in her sweet spot building a fitness company she loved and that gained a great following.
Things have shifted in Krista’s life though as she is navigating a divorce alongside a wavering interest in the business she has built. She has financial needs to meet that her business isn’t filling, and pushing hard to grow the business just isn’t as exciting to her anymore.
Join Becca and Marie to talk through how Krista can use the skills she built as an entrepreneur to be a standout employee with a company she loves and get the benefits she needs.
Somehow Becca and Marie have made it into Season 2 without crying, but that ends today with our guest, Ann McKitrick.
Join us to hear Ann's story of career transition and the advice she shares with parents of young kids. You'll leave with a weight lifted off your chest along with practical tips to manage parenthood as you grow up right alongside your kids.
Ann McKitrick, MS is the founder of Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast. A frequent conference speaker, she's a parenting coach and early childhood specialist with 20 years of experience in higher education. Ann also provides online professional development for thousands of child care professionals each year through her online business, Texas Child Care Training. Ann resides near Houston Texas where she's a happy empty-nester, Camp Gladiator enthusiast, Mom, Mimi and Mastermind Leader for women's personal growth groups.
www.nurturednoggins.com
As parents we're often in "giving" mode, but have you ever thought about the benefits of giving to your health and well-being?
We have the pleasure of interviewing published author, coach, speaker, fundraiser, and mom of two Jenn Klein whose book Giving is Selfish was published on October 30th. Jenn is on a mission to share the benefits of generosity, not just for others but also for yourself and our world.
Jenn is the founder and CEO of You Are a Philanthropist merchandise shop and Podcast. She has over 18 years of experience helping non-profits through best fundraising practices and strategies. She's also a member of the Career Clarity Program. Tune in to hear her experience with the program along with where she's taken her Career Sweet Spot.
http://www.youareaphilanthropist.com/ - use discount code "nextchapter" for 20% merchandise
https://www.instagram.com/_jennklein/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennkleincoach/
To celebrate Halloween, today we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes and scariest topics - Personal Branding!
Personal branding can feel really scary! Instead of preparing ourselves for a job search or career growth, it feels like we're trying to sell toothbrushes! And honestly, while we’re used to telling stories as moms it can be pretty scary to think about effectively telling our own stories.
That’s how Melissa was feeling as she launched a job search. Melissa is a mom of 1 and a military spouse. She and her family have moved around the country multiple times, and Melissa has a lot of varied interests so her job history is, in her words “scattered.”
Listen as Becca and Marie break down the intimidating idea of personal branding and help Melissa own her personal brand in her job search.
Anna had her first baby last year and is starting to think about having a second child. Since returning from maternity leave to her job in corporate communications, things have been going well and she has the flexibility she needs. However, she is wondering if this job will still fit her life when baby #2 arrives. Two kids is a whole new ball game and maybe it’s time to press pause on her career.
Join Marie and Becca to talk through this listener story and break down what questions you can ask yourself if you’re considering expanding your family and making a career change that aligns with your priorities.
What would it take for you to leave a big-name company and a stable job to take a chance on yourself?
This week we welcome our very first guest, Casey Winner, dad of two and co-founder of LittleTown Coffee. Entrepreneurship comes in many different flavors and Casey’s story will inspire you to tap into your creativity to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality.
Casey is the Co-Founder of LittleTown Coffee Co., a community driven coffee experience based in Littleton, MA. Prior to his dive into entrepreneurship, Casey Spent 10 years in the corporate recruiting space, supporting a number of small and large-scale technology companies in its recruiting efforts. If you don't see Casey in the coffee trailer, you will find him being the best parent & husband that he can be with his two sons and wife. Casey has a keen interest in coffee, local sports, golfing, playing music and exploring all that New England has to offer.
Follow along with the adventures of LittleTown Coffee Co. on Instagram @littletowncoffee.
Tess reached the end of the Just-Right Job Match Quiz and said “Transformative Teammate - that’s me!” Going all the way back to her childhood, Tessa has loved being part of a team and thrives in environments when she can collaborate with coworkers she likes and respects on a mission she cares deeply about.
At the same time, Tessa needs schedule flexibility in her life. With three kids, Tessa is on the move and she and her husband are constantly driving someone to practice. Tessa also coaches two of her kids’ teams, and loves it! How can she be a teammate at work if her other teams need her too?
Join Becca and Marie to explore how Transformative Teammates can find work cultures that align with their love for collaboration and need for time at home.
When Sarah read the description of the Self-Directed Star after taking the Just-Right Job Match quiz, she was nodding right along. Her career tagline is definitely “I’ve got this” and she loves to work independently.
Finding that remote job with a lot of autonomy has been more challenging though. Remote jobs are out there, but the job boards aren’t as packed with fully remote roles as they were in 2021. Join Becca and Marie to talk through how Sarah can tackle her job search for a remote role with a lot of time flexibility by expanding her search beyond the traditional sites.
Eden joined the Career Clarity Program knowing that deep down she wanted to work for herself. She had even started building a business on the side while working her full-time job and is imagining a world in which she could fully align her work schedule with her kids’ school schedule.
The tricky part was that taking the full entrepreneurial leap was scary, and there were logistics to take into consideration - money being a big one.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about all of the different ways you can be an entrepreneur while still meeting your family needs. Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to look one way, and it doesn’t have to look one way for you forever!
When Claudia took the Just-Right Job Match quiz she landed on the “Committed Coach” and the description “You have a knack for helping people grow and glow” felt spot on to her. Claudia didn’t see herself as a traditional coach though. What role was right for her?
Join Becca and Marie to break down the different paths of the “Committed Coach” and how Claudia can match up her coaching and mentoring abilities with her Career Criteria to find the right match for her.
Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Get the help and support you need as you're defining what success looks like to you as a mid-career professional and parent. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca and Marie from Next Chapter Careers provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send us your stories at podcast@nextchaptercareers.us
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When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let’s make the most of it! Implementing these changes take one minute or less and makes a real impact.
Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress.
Enter AI!
If you want to learn more sign up for our free webinar at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining
Now that our friend Jordan - teacher turning edtech pro - has a great LinkedIn profile, we want to make sure she is using it in the best possible way! You can network and research on LinkedIn, but it’s also a way to attract people to you through thought leadership and stories.
Join us this week for some big laughs and to talk about where to find inspiration for your LinkedIn content!
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Once upon a time when she graduated college in 2010, Jordan created a LinkedIn profile. Then it sat there barely touched and infrequently logged into for over a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn’t been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed.
However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new technology. With this change though, Jordan’s LinkedIn profile needs some TLC.
Join Becca and Marie to demystify key parts of the LinkedIn profile and make Jordan’s profile work for her.
Brittany has been the rock for her family for many years. She has left jobs, changed careers, and arranged her life to be super present as a parent. She has no regrets at all, but now that her kids are teenagers, it’s Brittany’s turn to make a change in her career that checks off the fulfillment box more than it has in years.
The problem is that Brittany’s confidence has taken a hit. It’s been many years since she has worked in finance and she’s not sure how to tell a cohesive story about her skills and experience. How can she feel confident about her own story and THEN feel confident telling that story to someone else in her job search?
Join Becca and Marie to talk through five key ways Brittany can rebuild her career confidence and share her skills with the world!
When Shawna came through Becca’s door as a coaching client, her summertime story sounded very familiar!
As the school year winds down, Shawna is preparing for three kids in different activities and camps in different towns. It’s going to be a lot! And as the parent with the more flexible job, she’s feeling the pressure.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about the important conversations to be having at work and at home to have a successful and as stress-free as possible summer.
Mom of two and business development professional, Catherine, is being offered a big promotion! It’s exciting, but also, maybe not?
If you’re wondering if accepting a promotion is the right call for you as a busy mom, Catherine’s story is for you. Catherine needs to decide if moving from an individual contributor role into a Director position is really what she wants. The money is nice, but she’s worried if this is the right time, the right job, or the right lifestyle. Put simply, Catherine has questions.
Join Becca and Marie to talk through all of the considerations that go into Catherine’s promotion decision and hear why whatever Catherine decides, a huge congratulations is coming her way!
Twas the last night of maternity leave and all through the house, a tiny creature was stirring and mom was stressed out!
Lynn and her husband had their first child 4 months ago and she has been at maternity leave from her role in digital marketing at a fintech company. Now she is returning to her paid work outside of the home and she’s feeling a lot of feelings. Nerves, excitement, sadness, stress, guilt…the list goes on. How will she handle day one let alone all the other days ahead?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about the return to work after maternity leave and tips to manage this big life transition.
In a special episode to celebrate Mother’s Day, Becca and Marie break down the myth of the Supermom and highlight all the ways that asking for help makes us stronger.
Whether you’re asking for help to pick up the kid’s after baseball practice, or asking for help navigating your career change, getting support is critical as a busy parent. We know that asking for help is not always easy though. The guilt is real!
Let’s talk about both the challenges of asking for help and the beauty of giving and receiving help at home and in your career.
Night after night, Stevie puts her 4 year old to bed and then sits down on the couch to watch TV and scroll LinkedIn. She’s been thinking about finding a new job for the past few years now and would like to move out of finance but this endless scroll is not working.
Stevie has always had strong quantitative skills and she doesn’t mind her job as a Controller for a medium sized business, but her company is fully in-person and management is not very family-friendly. She “grew up” within this company though and is struggling to think about what else should be qualified for if she wasn’t a Controller at this company anymore.
Join Becca and Marie to explore where to start with the “what am I qualified for?” question and then how to match up your skills with new paths forward.
Put simply, Allison hates her job. She is bored but also overwhelmed on a regular basis. Her manager’s style grates on her. Plus Allison doesn’t feel inspired or excited about the work her company does in the manufacturing industry. She “fell into” the industry years ago and never found a way out.
Now as a mom of three, Allison feels like her time to make a change is behind her. How could she possibly find the time to figure out what she wants to do, go find that new job, and juggle the needs of three kids under 10. It feels impossible.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about creating more time in the day in order to make a necessary change that will positively impact the rest of your life.
Meg is managing some major FOMO as a working parent. She likes parts of her work in higher education, and having two paychecks is helpful for her family. However, as she looks around and hears about other parents volunteering in their kids’ classrooms or coaching soccer in the afternoon she is feeling frustrated. Meg wants that too!
One idea Meg has been kicking around is working part-time instead of full-time at the local university. She’s wondering if this arrangement will help her meet the need of having more time with her twin 7 year olds and still be fulfilling. Not to mention the money question!
Join Becca and Marie to talk about proposing a part-time job, seeking out part-time jobs, and if part-time is the right fit for Meg and her family.
For the past 12 years, Penny has been working full-time in IT as a project manager with big tech companies. In that time she’s also had two kids who are now 3 and 1. Life as a toddler mom keeps Penny on her toes, as does a demanding work schedule.
As Penny’s kids grow and start to explore the world, Penny is also thinking about what’s next for her and wondering if she still wants to be full-time with one company. She’s bored and isn’t as excited about what the next step with this company would be. The idea of doing contract work has crossed her mind to allow for more flexibility and potentially a higher per project rate but she doesn’t know where to start.
Join Becca and Marie to talk through Penny’s contract considerations and learn how contract work may, or may not, be a good fit for you.
Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process.
Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn’t love her job anymore. She’d love to get out, but she knows that for now she should stay. Is there anything she can do in the meantime to make her workday a whole lot better?
Join Becca and Marie to help Cara through this challenge with embracing the idea of job crafting.
Asha has been through the wringer recently in her career. Two years ago she left a toxic work environment filled with micromanaging, distrust, and snarky comments. When she landed her next accounting job at another company, she felt a big burden was off her shoulders. However, six months after she started, the company was bought by a bigger organization and the culture changed for the worse.
Asha is ready to find another job but she’s really stressed out about finding the right culture fit for her. How can she find a company that respects her as a parent and as a professional and offers her opportunity for growth? Ideally she’d like to stay at the next company for five or more years, but it needs to be the correct environment for her.
Join Becca and Marie as we talk about identifying what a good culture match is for Asha and how she can ask really great questions to go find it.
Mom of four, Norah, has worked for her family’s nonprofit her entire career. It’s a small mission-driven nonprofit and since Norah grew up with the organization she has wore a lot of different hats. She’s worked across different functions, is constantly putting out fires, and in her words “as done it all!”
As you can imagine, the grocery bill for a family of 6 is pretty high though, and as her kids get older and Norah and her husband are mapping out college savings, Norah has found that it’s time to step away from her family business into an industry with more earning potential. But what does that look like?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about Norah’s career criteria and how those criteria helped her to identify an industry, company, and role that was perfect for her.
As far introverted as our friend Abby was from last week, Emma is about as far as you can get in the other direction. She’s an extrovert with a capital E and as a mom of three kids she loves nothing more than welcoming new families to the community, standing up in front of a crowd, and mingling at work events.
Emma’s great at her job in HR specializing in new employee onboarding, and going into the office every day works for her and her personality. At the same time, Emma is struggling with the commute and the time away from her kids. She feels like she is doing work that aligns with her interests, but it doesn’t align with her life. Should she quit?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about finding family-centered flexibility in your career without ditching your extroverted personality or stepping out of the paid workforce.
It has come to no surprise to Abby that on every personality assessment she has ever taken has her as far to the Introvert side of the scale as she can get! Her husband is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit.
As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle of family and friends, enjoys her solo work, and has enough quiet time to recharge. The problem is that Abby’s company had to do massive layoffs which left Abby on the search for a new job. A change was not on the agenda for her and she doesn’t know where to start.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about lay offs and harnessing your power as an introvert to make networking as part of your job search work for you.
Stay at Home Mom Shannon returns for another episode of When Mommy Grows Up to move from identifying her Career Sweet Spot to writing a new stand out resume and structuring her job search.
If you have taken a career break and are returning to the workforce, you might be worried about your “resume gap” like Shannon was. What can I possibly write on my resume that will be interesting to employers? The answer is a lot!
Join Becca and Marie to talk about resume gaps and how to structure your job search time in a way that keeps your confidence high during a return to the paid workforce.
8 years ago, Shannon made a big decision to become a stay-at-home mom, and while being on-call 24 hours a day chasing three kids was a lot of hard work, she loved it. Being home with her kids was fun and she was great at it!
Now her youngest is starting kindergarten and Shannon and her family have decided that this is a good time for her to return to work. It makes sense financially, and Shannon is excited about having something that is all hers. At the same time, a return to the paid workforce is scary and she doesn’t know where to start.
There is so much we can talk about with a return to the paid workforce, but understanding where to start is one of the biggest questions we get at Next Chapter Careers. Join Becca and Marie to talk about the mistakes to avoid and the first steps to take to move forward.
Hooray, you got the interview! And then another interview, and another interview, and a rescheduled interview that interferes with your kid’s soccer practice. Modern-day interviewing is a lot, especially as a busy parent who already has a lot on her plate.
Ida was feeling the interview pressure too. She was excited that her applications for Customer Success Manager roles were getting into the right hands and she was receiving calls for interviews. But at the same time, she and her husband were juggling full-time jobs and the schedules of three active kids.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about what is going on with all the interviews nowadays, how to use multiple interviews to your advantage, and when it’s time to say “I’m out!”
Personal branding is a weird term. Instead of preparing ourselves for a job search or career growth, it feels like we're trying to sell toothbrushes! And honestly, while we’re used to telling stories as moms it can be pretty scary to think about effectively telling our own stories.
That’s how Melissa was feeling as she launched a job search. Melissa is a mom of 1 and a military spouse. She and her family have moved around the country multiple times, and Melissa has a lot of varied interests so her job history is, in her words “scattered.”
Listen as Becca and Marie break down the intimidating idea of personal branding and help Melissa own her personal brand in her job search.
Your 20 something self thought she had it all figured out - she graduated and landed a great internship and got hired. She built herself a path that was tidy and linear and thought everything else would fit right in. But after becoming a mom Jane found herself slowed down a little on that career hike, and she had to admit to herself she also felt like she wanted to explore what seemed like intriguing new trails along the way with the fascinating little humans she made.
Does this sound like you? If so, you are not alone wanting to explore new possibilities. Join Becca and Marie this week as we learn about Jane’s journey as a lawyer. She worked hard to get where she was but somehow felt a disconnect as her kids were reaching the age of having after-school activities that she wanted to be a part of. Let’s help her go from half-present and unmotivated, to feeling energized about all areas of the life she has built.
Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through. So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point? That's our first real mommy growing up story - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and a whole lot of confusion about what fulfillment looks like to her now that she is a mom and coming out of the new baby haze. Join Becca and Marie to hear Kate's story and learn the steps she can take to identify what has changed with her career criteria and welcome the new possibilities ahead.
Welcome to When Mommy Grows Up: The Podcast! In this first episode, join hosts Becca Carnahan and Marie Tremblay of Next Chapter Careers for a quick peek into their career journeys as working moms. Plus they will share what to expect from future episodes - real stories from real moms that will help you navigate the motherhood identify shift, career changes, work-life balance questions and more. Let's keep growing up together!