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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.
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- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
101. What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin
Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
100. Solo: the messy magic of consistency and CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES
Ep. 100: Figuring out how to celebrate the messy, meaningful path to consistency One hundred episodes. Nearly three years. Countless conversations with…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
99. Jealousy, parenting & career changes with Elana Sures
Ep. 99: Figuring out what your envy is really trying to tell you Jealousy isn’t a dirty word—it’s information. In this episode, therapist and Open Space…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
98. How to feel strong and look good naked after kids with Shayan Vaghayenegar
Ep. 98: Figuring out how to rebuild strength and confidence in parenthood This in-person conversation with Shayan Vaghayenegar, owner of Strength Connected is…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
97. What's "too mature" for kids these days?! with Rachelle Bergstein
Ep. 97: Figuring out why kids need books that speak their language Why are Judy Blume’s books still resonating decades later—and what can they teach us about…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
96. Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr
Ep. 96: Figuring out how to reclaim your wellbeing through simple pleasures, neuroscience, and self-compassion. This is a milestone episode—it’s my first-ever…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
TRAILER: All Figured Out with Andrea Barr
Welcome to All Figured Out. This is the podcast for ambitious parents who are navigating careers, life, and family with equal parts strategy and humour. I’m…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
95. The emotional journey of surrogacy and parenting with Stephanie Bosello
Ep. 95: Figuring out the emotional, legal, and personal side of becoming a surrogate Stephanie Bosello never imagined she’d become a surrogate—until a family…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
94. How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams
Ep. 94: Figuring out how to support your child and yourself through emotional ups and downs What even is co-regulation—and how do we do it without becoming the…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
93. Redefining success as a mother (and human!) with Sara Demizio
Ep. 93: Figuring out how to realign your career after kids—and why your wellbeing at work matters What does it look like to bet on yourself after a successful…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
92. What do art history, marketing and consulting have in common?! Creating your own work story as a parent with Sarah Chapman-Funston
Ep. 92: Figuring out how to build a career around your life (instead of the other way around). In this warm and relatable episode, Andrea sits down with Sarah…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
91. Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life
Ep. 91: Figuring out how to recover from "meh" In this solo episode of All Figured Out, I’m introducing you to the Figure 8 Alignment Tool—the 8-part check-in…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
90. Nomadic work, personal branding and how to “sell” yourself with Sam Burmeister
Ep. 90: Figuring out personal branding, unapologetic boundaries, and flexible work Nomadic copywriter and founder of Nomad Copy Agency, Sam Burmeister, has an…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
89. Want to raise money-smart kids… but still figuring it out yourself? with Jessica Moorhouse
Ep. 89: We're figuring out...money, with THE money expert Jessica Moorhouse. Some of you may cringe. Some may celebrate. Some may shy away from listening…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
88. Finding your flock in motherhood with Gemma Van Slyke of The Motherflock
Ep. 88: Feeling lonely in motherhood? Here’s what helped Gemma Van Slyke (and what she created because of it) Gemma Van Slyke gave birth in two very different…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
87. Negotiate like a pro with compensation expert Jillian Climie
Ep. 87: Negotiating like a pro—with compensation strategist Jillian Climie Jillian Climie, co-founder of The Thoughtful Co., joins me to talk all things…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
86. Should you leave corporate to consult? with Tiffany Rosik
Ep. 86: Want to start consulting? Here’s how one mom made it work (and what she’s learned) In this episode of All Figured Out, I sat down with Tiffany…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
85. Fired at 8 months pregnant with Beth Wanner of Mother Cover
Ep. 85: You read that right. I sat down with Beth Wanner, founder and CEO of Mother Cover, to talk about the real (and raw) story behind her company—one that…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
84. Owning the interview with Jenna Mulherin (Part 2)
Ep. 84: PART 2 - SKIP TO 2min (same intro as Part 1) Owning the interview with Jenna Mulherin (Part 2) In Part 2 of my conversation with Jenna Mulherin, we…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
83. Owning your job search mindset with Jenna Mulherin (Part 1)
Ep. 83: Owning your job search mindset with Jenna Mulherin (Part 1) In this episode of All Figured Out, I sat down with HR leader and former career coach Jenna…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
82. How do you find the time for job applications as a busy parent?! with Ana Colak-Fustin
Ep. 82: Job hunting when you have no time (or energy)? I've got you. In this episode of All Figured Out, I chatted with international recruiter-turned-career…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
81. Raising boys—how to support, understand & empower them with Kathy Imabayashi
Ep. 81: How do we raise emotionally strong, self-aware boys in a world that often mislabels them as “too much” or “not enough”? In this powerful episode…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
80. How to know when to leave the party (aka job) with Natalie Archibald
Ep. 80: And why is it so awkward to answer, "what do you do?" when you're between jobs?! I’m joined by my friend Natalie Archibald—a powerhouse in the HR and…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
79. Why you're so sore as a parent and how to recover with physio Alyssa Matheson
Ep. 79: Have you ever wondered why your body suddenly feels like it’s falling apart a year postpartum? Or why you should (or shouldn’t) be doing Kegels? In…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
78. Lessons from a quitter with Goli Kalkhoran
Ep. 78: What happens when you follow the “perfect” career path—only to realize it’s not for you? Goli Kalkhoran, a former lawyer turned Master Certified Life…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
77. MY human design reading with Mindy Crawford
Ep. 77: BONUS - listen in on my own human design reading with Mindy Crawford. Consider me your human design guinea pig. Step 1: Go back and listen to the last…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
76. From Jillian Harris to human design with Mindy Crawford
Ep. 76: We’re figuring out human design! I had the pleasure of working with and interviewing the lovely Mindy Crawford, the former digital marketing director…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
75. 2025 ins and outs for the working parent: what's in, what's out & how to thrive this year
Ep. 75: Figuring out what's "in" and what's "out" for 2025. Welcome back to the All Figured Out podcast! In this solo episode, I’m kicking off 2025 with a…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
74. Year in review + winter solstice replay with Chantal Russell
Ep. 74: A year in review and figuring out what the winter solstice is all about (a replay!) It's the time of year to reflect and revist all that's happened…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
73. How to build a stronger relationship after becoming parents with Sharon Costanzo
Ep. 73: Figuring out relationships 🤪 Navigating a relationship after becoming parents can feel like a juggling act, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
72. Understanding your cycle as a working mother for optimized health, mood, and productivity with Dr. Liza Klassen
Ep. 72: Figuring out the things we should have learned about sooner…the cycle. Dr. Liza Klassen, a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor, shares how…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
71. From army handler in Afghanistan to a massive career change with Katrina Machin
Ep. 71: Figuring out how to change...everything. This episode with Katrina Machin is nothing short of inspiring. Katrina 's career journey took her from…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
70. The power of aesthetics and your personal brand: the quickest way to create a professional resume and cover letter [Land Your Dream Job Series 5/5]
Ep. 70: How to harness the power of aesthetics and personal branding to land your dream job. Day 5 + Meet My New Baby: The Resume Shop by Andrea I'm SO pumped…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
69. How to be first in line for your dream job [Land Your Dream Job Series 4/5]
Ep. 69: How to use AI in your job search (while still sounding like a human). The Resume Shop by Andrea Barr: shop beautiful, customizable and…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
68. How to use AI in your job search [Land Your Dream Job Series 3/5]
Ep. 68: How to use AI in your job search (while still sounding like a human). The Resume Shop by Andrea Barr: shop beautiful, customizable and plug-and-play…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
67. Quality job applications in less time [Land Your Dream Job Series 2/5]
Ep. 67: Figuring out how to create better job applications in less time. The Resume Shop by Andrea Barr: shop beautiful, customizable and plug-and-play resumes…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
66. What jobs should I be applying for?! [Land Your Dream Job Series 1/5]
Ep. 66: Figuring out what jobs you should be applying for. The Resume Shop by Andrea Barr: shop beautiful, customizable and plug-and-play resumes so you can…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
65. A (camp)fireside chat about community and self-care with Gillian Behnke
Ep. 65: How to take inspiration and turn it into something beautiful. MOM CAMP 🏕️ How dreamy does that sound? Gillian Behnke chats us through the inception and…
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64. Rediscover fun: bringing play into your life and with your kids – with Laura Haver
Ep. 64: We’re figuring out how to make everyday living as parents more fun and playful. An episode like this is just full of joy and inspiration. The…
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63. How to be involved in your kids’ education – with Alexa Ghadiry-Tavi
Ep. 63: We’re figuring out how to be the right level of involved in your children’s learning journey. Whether you’re planning for school or you’re in it…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
62. From banking to Mayo Clinic with certified wellness coach Jill Tant
Ep. 62: We’re figuring out how to actually make self-care happen Jill Tant made an incredible shift from a corporate banking career to becoming a Mayo Clinic…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
61. The VA revolution: parents leaving the 9 to 5 to make more as a virtual assistant with Sasha Eburne
Ep. 61: We’re figuring out a way to leave the 9-5 and get more flexibility. Sasha Eburne built a full-time Virtual Assistant business in a matter of weeks. In…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
60. From British army to consulting and entrepreneurship with Mark Machin
Ep. 60: We’re figuring out how to make a BIG career change I’m so excited for you to listen to this one. I had the privilege of interviewing my friend, Mark…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
59. The 4 pillars of health for parents with Dr. Valerie Hertzog
Ep. 59: We’re figuring out how to prioritize our health as parents Dr. Valerie Hertzog is on the podcast this week breaking down how you can actually and…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
58. Productivity and self-care for parents with Jill Wright
Ep. 58: Figuring out how to reduce your calendar and to-do list overwhelm as a parent. Does your calendar and to-do list own you? This episode is for you if…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
57. Coping with shame and guilt as a parent with Kyira Wackett
Ep. 57: We're figuring out how to work WITH versus against our mom (parent) guilt. I “should” be doing this. Was I weird at that dinner? Do my friends like me?…
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56. Preparing for school, the education system and empty nesting with Dr. Cherith Fluker
Ep. 56: We're figuring out how to navigate the school years and what empty nesting really looks like. Have you ever wondered how to navigate the primary or…
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55. Sending thoughtful gifts, and running a business while still in the corporate world with Celeena Sayani
Ep. 55: We're figuring out how to wear ALL the hats, and how to support loved ones who are grieving with my guest Celeena Sayani. I sat down to chat with…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
54. Leaving a career she loved, raising TWINS and starting a business with Mackenzie Forge
Ep. 54: Figuring out how to juggle career drive, family life and entrepreneurial aspirations. This episode is an interview with Mackenzie Forge who has an…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
53. Generational wealth and real estate investing with Lisa Michaud
Ep. 53: Figuring out how to dive into the wild world of real estate investing. Lisa Michaud is in the house kicking off the first guest interview of 2024 with…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
52. HELLO SEASON 2! My delayed maternity leave, work updates and exciting episodes on deck
Ep. 52: Figuring out how to take a break and come back refreshed! Hello again! I took a big ol' break and we're back with what I'm calling "Season 2". In this…
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51. What's next for All Figured Out
Ep. 51: Listen in to find out what the future looks like for the podcast 🫢 Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. Find free resources and learn more about…
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50. Figuring out how to stay at a job that you don’t love
Ep. 50: Taboo topic alert: why you should (and can) stay at a job you don’t like…for money 😱 In today’s episode, we dive into HOW you can make your work life…
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49. Figuring out a career pivot, loss and an unexpected life of advocacy with Alicia Duncan
Ep. 49: Alicia Duncan is sharing her story as a devoted mom and stepmom to four children aged 9 to 17, her career pivot into interior design, the devastating…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
48. My podcast’s 1st birthday! Figuring out how to start from scratch
365 days later, THANK YOU for letting me be in your ears 🎉 It has been an incredible year of growth and learning on this platform. And I’m just getting started…
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47. The perinatal phase and figuring out your mental health as a parent with Lauren Champion
Ep. 47: As a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is trained and specializes in perinatal mental health, Lauren Champion is sharing some VERY practical tools…
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46. Part 3: Q4 Goal-Crushing Workshop Series
Ep. 46: Annnnnd....action! In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023…
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45. Part 2: Q4 Goal-Crushing Workshop Series
Ep. 45: Let's talk GOALS. In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023. In…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
44. Part 1: Q4 Goal-Crushing Workshop Series
Ep. 44: It's almost Q4! Can you believe it?! In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you…
- All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting
43. Figuring out toddler sleep with Georgina Wysiecki of Woodlands Collective
Ep. 43: She’s back! And this time, we’re covering everything you need to know about your toddlers’ sleep. Georgina Wysiecki graced us with her newborn sleep…