Project: Mom shares the stories at the heart of the complex intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Emily Gorrie, now a stay at home mom, half expected her life to return to ‘normal’ after her daughter was born. She interviews women in all different stages of business creation and motherhood as well as shares solo episodes that touch on the questions and curiosities at the center of our newfound priorities. How do we as new moms regain our power, our identities as we navigate a soci ...
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Today, I invite you to join me in a special episode, our heartfelt finale of Season Two. Together, we'll reflect on our shared 29 episodes, highlighting the dance between motherhood and entrepreneurship. As I prepare for maternity leave, keeping this podcast flourishing has been an incredible adventure, made possible with the unwavering support of …
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Business Beats and Baby Steps with Kimberly Tara
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Welcome to another episode of Project Mom Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the complex dance between motherhood and entrepreneurship. Together with my incredibly insightful guest, Kimberly Tara, we unravel the highs, lows, and everything in between of juggling a growing business while nurturing our children. From late-night feedings to d…
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project Mom podcast. Recently, as I began drafting this episode, I stumbled upon a fitting quote in my astrology app that beautifully stated, 'When you feel supported by love, you can find meaning everywhere.' Picture each step you take being greeted with warmth, a nod of understanding, and a helping hand—that's th…
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Have you ever felt like motherhood is one continuous rollercoaster of emotions? In today's Project: Mom Podcast, I chat with the incredible Dena Farash of the Mindful Mom Revolution. We dig deep into the world of parenting, exploring the emotional undercurrents and the challenges of remaining mindful amid the chaos. Dena shares her raw, honest jour…
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Angela Masciulli on Crafting a Business Fueled by Energy and Connection
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On today's Project: Mom Podcast episode, I invite you to sit down with Angela Masciulli and me for an intimate heart-to-heart. Together, we journey through the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the delicate dance of motherhood, touching on our personal growth stories. Listen in as Angela shares her incredible shift from the legal arena to the v…
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In this episode of the Project Mom podcast, I dive into motherhood's dynamic and ever-changing journey. I'll tackle the societal expectations that often weigh us down and navigate the complex balance of our multifaceted roles. From placing trust in others for my child's care to acknowledging my own worth and desires, I invite you to join me on this…
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Book Review: Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project Mom podcast. I want to do a special episode today highlighting a book that I just read. It's called Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included). The book was written by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin and in this book, she shares her own personal j…
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A Deep Dive into Modern Entrepreneurship with Lani Jackson
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Have you ever felt pulled between pursuing your entrepreneurial passion and savoring the highs (and lows) of being a mom? Trust me, you're in good company. I recently had a refreshing chat with Lani Jackson, an incredible woman who's not just built her dream business but has scaled it to six figures and beyond! The best part? She did it without an …
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Releasing the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Lauren Gold
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. Today I'm joined once again by my good friend Lauren Gold. She has been such a blessing in this chapter of my life and a huge confidant of mine as we navigate early motherhood. She is now working as a postpartum doula, offering virtual postpartum doula support and one-on-one coaching, in addit…
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From Teacher to Branding and Website Designer with Kelsey Romine
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project Mom Podcast. Today I'm chatting with Kelsey Romine. She's a mom of three kids and a custom branding and website designer. She made a choice to transition from teacher to entrepreneur in order to be the mom she ultimately wanted to be. Her journey probably looks similar to one that you may be imagining for y…
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More Than Just a Mom with Jessa Raye
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In today's episode of Project: Mom, I sit down with Jessa Raye, a mompreneur redefining the balance between motherhood and business. Jessa's heartfelt insights are a testament to every mom's journey in reclaiming her identity amidst the chaos of parenting. From early morning routines with her three little ones to the nitty-gritty of setting boundar…
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Emotions: How they can move us into action and create clarity
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In today's solo episode, I want to talk about emotions – I want to get curious about them, about the meaning we've given them, and how we show up in our day to day because of them. Emotions influence how we perceive and respond to the world around us, ideally helping us adapt to different situations and make choices that align with our values and g…
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Emotions: More Than Just Feelings with Virginie Ferguson
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I recently had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Virginie Ferguson, a mental and emotional resilience coach. Our chat revolved around something we all grapple with daily – our emotions. From understanding why we feel the way we do, to navigating emotional ups and downs with our kids, and even recognizing the wider applications of these ins…
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In today's episode, I sat down with Katy Murray, and we dove deep into the intricate dance of being moms and professionals and pursuing our passions. Have you ever felt torn between your roles or unsure how to introduce your multifaceted self at the playground? Well, we touch on all of that. From late-night baby marveling moments to embracing our d…
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New dads: are we supporting them or are they getting lost in the shuffle?
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project Mom Podcast. Today's solo episode may feel a little bit different than the ones I've previously released, and that's because I want to explore the topic of new dads today. Are we actually supporting them, or are they getting lost in the shuffle? There’s no doubt that this generation of dads is really impres…
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Stepping into the Space of Both/And as a Mom and Entrepreneur
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Have you ever felt that you can’t be a great mom and a thriving business owner? This episode is for you! Today Melanie Donohue is joining us to share how she helps her clients step out of either/or thinking and into the space of both/and. As a mom of 4, she’s lived the trial and error of finding that sustainable work/life balance and she’s on a mis…
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The Need for Breast Milk Management with Amberlee Venti
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Join us in this heart-to-heart episode as Amberlee Venti, founder of Pippy Sips, dives deep into the complexities of being a female entrepreneur and motherhood's unique challenges and rewards. Amberlee shares her inspiring journey, detailing the hurdles and triumphs of bringing her innovative product to market and how the rollercoaster of entrepren…
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When Worlds Collide: Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. I just recorded an amazing episode with an upcoming guest for the show, and without giving too much away, she inspired today’s solo episode! I want to talk about the importance of knowing what isn’t working in our pursuit of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. I’m going to give you some…
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Finding Personal and Professional Fulfillment as a New Mom with AnnMarie Rose
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I’m so excited to have AnnMarie Rose, an Online Business Strategist and Quiz Funnel Expert with nearly a decade of experience, on the show today. We get to see an inside look of how she balances helping her clients earn millions while growing into her role as a new mom. During our conversation, we chat about some of the more vulnerable pieces of be…
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Rebranding After Motherhood with Cristin Wondergem
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I remember being at the height of my pregnancy and just being so big, so tired, and so overwhelmed. I think this happens to a majority of moms, especially if it’s their first pregnancy and they don’t know what to expect. But what happens when it gets to the point when we feel like we can’t keep moving forward at our current pace with our current re…
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Recognizing Our Role in the Patriarchy with Lauren Gold
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This episode of Project: Mom is a little different (and super special) because I’m joined today by a real-life friend, supporter, and confidante – Lauren Gold. I met Lauren when both of our daughters were 6 months old at a local motherhood meetup, and we instantly bonded. Lauren has been a source of stability and confidence for me as I’ve navigated…
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. If you missed my last solo episode, which was released just a couple of weeks ago on July 3, I pondered the realities of how we were actually showing up for the new moms in our lives. So today, in this episode, I wanted to focus on this question: how can we best show up for ourselves? We've ta…
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Expansion and Simplification as a New Mom with Grace Blacksea
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This podcast is all about the complex intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurship and this conversation really gets to the heart of that! Meet Grace Blacksea the founder of Quench Collective and a new mom who is making it her mission to break down so many of the stigmas surrounding new motherhood. In our conversation, Grace is sharing her story…
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Democratizing Baby Feeding and Breastfeeding with SimpliFed founder, Andrea Ippolito
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Did you know that your insurance has to cover baby feeding support? It doesn’t matter if you decide to breastfeed, formula feed, exclusively pump, or do a mix – under the Affordable Care Act, your health insurance is required to cover the cost of support. This was news to me! So I am thrilled to spread the word by having Andrea Ippolito, founder of…
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For my birthday this year I was generously gifted tickets to a concert which is very thoughtful – an evening out with my husband at an absolutely beautiful venue in San Diego. Unfortunately though, I had to give the tickets back to the friends who gave them to me because I couldn’t find childcare. It was on me to find the babysitter so I can enjoy …
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Finding Beauty and Balance as a New Mom with Meaghan Sheets
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Meaghan Sheets, owner and lead hair and makeup artist of Lovely Bridal Beauty as well as the owner of Volume Beauty Studio in Spokane, WA, is on Project: Mom today and I fully believe that everyone needs to find a hairdresser like her! Meaghan has been an entrepreneur since the moment she graduated from hair school and has learned so much along the…
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Healing Burnout with Functional Medicine with Lori Aikman
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I’m so excited to have Lori Aikman, the go-to girl for female entrepreneurs to uplevel their health, on Project: Mom today. As a mom who also talks to other moms almost daily, I know one thing that many of us can have in common is constantly feeling like we’re on the edge of burnout. Healing this often goes beyond traditional self-care and deeper i…
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Season 2 Update (and how Emily can support you!)
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Welcome to today's episode of the Project: Mom Podcast. If you've stuck around from season one, I am grateful. You are on this journey with me and I am so excited to be back. If you're new here, welcome. We are really in for a treat this season! Since we're a few months behind the anticipated launch date, I figured what better way to kick off the s…
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Creating The Everyday Mother with Jackie Mangiolino
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One of the things that has supported me most, especially in those first few months after having my baby, is The Everyday Mother Tracker, a journal that helped my husband and I track feeds, diapers, sleep, and everything in between in one organized place. Because of this, I’m so honored to have its creator, Jackie Mangiolino, on the podcast today. J…
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This is a bittersweet episode for me – the last of Season 1. Today I want to talk about something that’s very loud for me. It’s been at the forefront of a lot of the decisions I’m making – or, to be honest, putting off making. How do you navigate building something that doesn’t make any money? I’ve asked my guests what advice they have for someone …
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This time of year, there’s so much pressure to be better. There’s a whole industry that capitalizes on personal growth and change, and in December, there’s so much focus on goal setting with this “new year, new you” idea. Now, I’m not saying you should rest on your laurels and sit here indefinitely. But movement forward should be honoring you and y…
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Building a Mobile Airstream Business and the Power of Trusting Ourselves with Lindsay Dickerhoof
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To be a mom and own a business, it takes a lot of trust. We can’t do everything. We can’t be watching our kids 24/7 while also micromanaging every aspect of our work lives. To a point, we just have to have faith that the people around us will hold us up. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Lindsay Dickerhoof, a hairstylist, makeup artist, Mary Ka…
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Moms, Are You “Doing It All”? It’s Okay to Rest
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Our family has had a week. My wallet was stolen. My daughter got an ear infection. We tried and took a break from potty training. Recently, I got sick for the first time in YEARS – a head cold strong enough that I rescheduled some podcast interviews to give myself some rest. Our society doesn’t support time for rest and healing from illness; there’…
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The Dark Hour, Generational Trauma, and Putting Ourselves First with Lindsay Roselle
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What if we put ourselves first on our list of priorities? For some parents, this might be a crazy or even slightly controversial idea! But for today’s guest, Lindsay Roselle, it has made ALL the difference in her ability to give her best to her family, her work, and even herself. Her reasoning? She and her partner are the ones who have to shoulder …
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Traveling with Children and the Kits That Might Save Your Trip with Brianne Hepworth
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It’s scary, traveling with kids. If you’ve done it, you know what I’m talking about! But it can also be so worth it. In my last episode, I talked about my own personal tips and tricks for traveling with a toddler. This week, we’re joined by special guest Brianne Hepworth, a mom to four kids and the founder of Mini Voyager, a company that curates tr…
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Tips and Tricks for Traveling with a Toddler
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We’ve traveled quite a lot with our daughter Olive: Hawaii, the East Coast, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Florida, with more coming up around the holidays. My husband’s family lives here in San Diego, but my family’s all over the country. Video chats only go so far, and it’s important to me that we travel so she can see them. For each adventure, I …
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Moving Forward in the Face of Fear with Meg Marie McMillan
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Fear can have such a strong hold on us, preventing us from taking risks and forcing us to dwell on all the things that could go wrong. And yet, as today’s guest Meg Marie McMillan points out, fear will always be there. We CAN be aware of fear and still move forward. What if instead we imagine everything going RIGHT? What if we shift our mindsets an…
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A Place to Feel Like Ourselves with The Lullabar Co-Founders Stephanie and Christine
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Imagine a place where you can receive self-care – drink a coffee, take a workshop, or even get a manicure – WHILE your little one is happily occupied in a play gym within the same vicinity. This is the concept behind The Lullabar, a wellness cafe in North Country, San Diego, which is set to open around the corner from me early 2023. Where I live, T…
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Pivoting, Mom Guilt, and Finding Your WHY with Nancy Nguyen
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Today’s guest is Nancy Nguyen, a wife and mom to a two-year-old daughter. Nancy is also a Chinese-American lifestyle and motherhood content creator from San Diego. She’s the creator of the YouTube channel Happily Ever Nancy and the podcast Hey Mama Memos. Like me, Nancy had her daughter in the midst of the pandemic, and in this episode, we chat abo…
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Pregnancy in Real Life with Briana Ellis Hoag
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It’s remarkable to think about the ways motherhood forces us to grow and reflect on how we imagined motherhood to be. Was it a childhood fantasy? Was it even something we thought about? What role do our own mothers play in how we navigate this world of parenthood? Today’s guest is Briana Ellis Hoag, a licensed architect, interior designer and owner…
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Being Adaptable Through Pregnancy and Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Danielle Desir Corbett
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When we have kids, our lives change drastically – which often means we have to adapt our plans to follow suit. Danielle Desir Corbett is the mother of a five-month-old-son whose entrance into the world this year has been eventful, to say the least. At her 32-week appointment, she was told she had preeclampsia, and that her baby needed to come out N…
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How do we cope with this very real problem of burnout? Real life is MESSY. Things bleed into each other, and that’s the reality of parenthood. The other day, my husband and I were talking about wishing our jobs had more separation – that we could do the eight-hour workday, then deal with personal life when we got home. More than ever, we’re finding…
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Mom Energy and Relinquishing Control with Hillary Elliott
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Want to know one unexpected benefit of motherhood? Mom energy. This is what today’s guest, Hillary Elliott, calls it. The mom, graphic designer and owner and art director of Agate Mountain Studio says learning to advocate for herself inspired her to help other women do the same. In this episode, Hillary and I talk intensely about mom energy, relinq…
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Looking at the Big Picture in Business (and in Motherhood) with Baily Hancock
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It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the little things, in business and in life. At work: how many clicks? How many clients? At home: what’s for dinner? When will the laundry get done? How do we get our children to go down for their naps? These are just a few of the micro items we have to deal with day-to-day. What if we take a moment and think: what …
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The Power of Catching Our Ego and Living a Heart Centered Life with Randi Halaway
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Life is so much better when you live from the heart. Today’s guest, Randi Halaway, has helped me do just this and I’m so excited for you to meet her. Randi is a heart-centered soul and business coach who helps women transform chaos into abundance, and she cracks her heart WIDE open in this episode. As moms, we can be so hard on ourselves – from bei…
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Self-Care for Moms: Beyond Nature Walks and Spa Days
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My hope with today’s episode is to shed some light on self-care and its many misconceptions. We don’t need to feel shame or selfish for prioritizing our goals so we can create a life we can thrive in. Here’s a gentle reminder: No matter what we accomplished today, or how much money we made, or what we ate for breakfast, we are all worthy of self-ca…
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Getting Over Perfectionism and Honoring Our Postpartum Bodies with Sonia Dong
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It’s easy to imagine pregnancy and motherhood as this glowing journey, but in real life, babies cry. Children don’t sleep. Clothes don’t fit our bodies as they once did, and our brains work differently, too. This episode is for the ex-perfectionists out there, like today’s guest, Sonia Dong. Sonia is the co-owner and managing director of Henkaa, a …
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Light after Loss with Lauryn Laszczak
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“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” – Rumi Everything about today’s guest, Lauryn Laszczak, is inspiring – her resume, her energy, her outlook on life. But what moves me most is Lauryn’s story. Lauryn is a somatic business coach, strategist, retreat leader, yogi, and self-described serial entrepreneur. She’s married to her high sch…
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Advocating Motherhood In the Workplace with Andrea Bombino
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How do we become activists and advocate for ourselves in workplaces that were not created with working parents in mind? Andrea Bombino, owner of Made to Mother Co., is an incredible career coach who helps women align their career aspirations alongside motherhood. Her perspective on maternity leave and workplace culture is so refreshing! Instead of …
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The Courage to Pivot and Reimagining Entrepreneurship with Chantelle Selkridge
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When faced with other opinions of what our lives should look like as mothers, as entrepreneurs, as women, nobody knows how to best navigate our lives better than we do. And in today’s episode, we dig into the challenge of following our paths in the face of pushback with Chantelle Selkridge, mom of three, herbalist and owner of Rooted Bush Tea. Chan…
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