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When Mommy Grows Up
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…
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Ep. 139: I’m the Default Parent and I Want to Change Careers. What Has to Change at Home?
What happens when you’re the default parent and want to change careers? How are you going to make that happen with everything that is already on your plate? In…
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Ep. 138: You Don’t Have Enough Information to Worry About That Yet
Career worries can feel urgent long before anything has actually happened. In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we explore what happens when we try to solve…
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Ep. 137: Pushing Out of the "Uncomfortable Comfort Zone"
What happens when your comfortable routine starts to feel… uncomfortable? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares how saying yes to teaching a…
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Ep. 136: What if Your Career Change Comes with a Pay Cut?
What if the career you want pays less than the job you have? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares five questions to help you evaluate the…
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Ep. 135: Happy Mom New Year! How To Do a Simple September Reset for Your Career
September is the real New Year for moms. Kids head back to school, schedules shift, and suddenly you might be wondering: Is it time for a change for me, too?…
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Ep. 134: A Better Way to Make Confident Career Decisions
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…
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Ep. 133: Your Career Bucket List: Stop Chasing Job Titles and Start Chasing Experiences
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?…
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Ep 132: An Introvert's Guide to Building Career Connections
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…
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Ep. 131: The Simple Question That Changed My Summers
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…
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Ep. 130 Whose Voices Are Driving Your Life?
Whose opinions are shaping your biggest decisions, and do they really deserve a vote? In this episode, Becca introduces the powerful coaching exercise, Voices…
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Ep. 129: Returning to Work After a Career Pause - What I'd Pay For (and What I Wouldn't)
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…
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Ep. 128: Is Part-Time Work Right For You?
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…
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Ep. 127: How to Close the Feedback Gap and Actually Get Better at Work - Jenna's Story
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…
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Ep. 126: Sideline Networking - Growing Your Career as a Busy Soccer Mom
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…
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Ep. 125: Mother Knows Best - When Mommy Grows Up Audiobook Part 2
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…
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Ep. 124: This is a Story About a Duck
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…
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Ep. 123: When You’ve Tried Everything in Your Job Search…Do This
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…
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Ep. 122: Let ChatGPT Write Your LinkedIn Profile (Without Losing Your Voice)
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…
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Ep. 121: My Book Turns One! (+ A Special Audiobook Sneak Peek)
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…
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Ep. 120: 15 Minutes to a Better Resume (Yes, Really!)
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…
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Ep. 119: Rainbows, Unicorns, and Negative Interview Questions
“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…
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Ep. 118: Skills, Strengths, and Whether I Agree with Reese Witherspoon
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…
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Ep. 117: Finding Career Clarity to Help Busy Moms Thrive - Becca's Interview at the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit
The Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit hosted by Dyana Terranova brought together coaches, doctors, therapists, and experts to help busy moms like you THRIVE…
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Ep. 116: How to Pause the Panic and Negotiate with Confidence - Laura's Story
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…
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Ep. 115: What Career Coaching Really Sounds Like - Two Exercises Straight from the Career Clarity Program
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…
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Ep. 114: Turn the Job You Have Into a Bridge to What’s Next (A Sneak Peek Inside the Career Clarity Program)
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…
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Ep. 113: Small Shifts, Big Year - Your 3-Step Career Reset for 2026
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…
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Ep. 112: The Fourth Trimester at Work - Supporting Parents Beyond Parental Leave with Barbara Palmer
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…
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Ep. 111: You’re Leaving Money on the Table! Here’s How to Claim It.
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…
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Ep. 110: Fixing What’s Broken in Hiring - Michelle Keefe of MomUp on Caregiver Talent, Nonlinear Careers & Human-Centered Work
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…
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Ep. 109: Feeling Stuck? Meet the Career Clarity Starter Kit!
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…
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Ep. 108: 3 Job Search Mistakes She Made (That You Can Avoid) - Claire’s Story
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…
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Ep. 107: The Simple Career Clarity Hack That Only Takes 15 Minutes - Maya's Story
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…
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Ep. 106: From Patient Care to Purpose-Driven Innovation - Kaylee's Career Clarity Story
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…
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Ep. 105: Crafting Your "Mother's Vision" and Defining Success on Your Terms - Amanda’s Story
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…
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Ep. 104: Rush Hour Job Search - Why It Feels So Hard Right Now (and What to Do About It)
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…
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Ep. 103: Breaking Free from Expectations - Heather's Story
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…
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Ep. 102: How to Get Out of the Imposter Syndrome Rocking Chair - Shelby’s Story
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…
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Ep. 101: "Can I Join Your Book Club?" Finding Community, Connection, and Clarity
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…
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Ep. 100: The 100th Episode of WMGU - Welcome to Season 4!
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…
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Ep. 99: Celebrating Season 3 (And What's Next for Season 4!)
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…
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Ep. 98: Finding Happiness through the Curveballs of Life, Family and Business - Sara Fay's Story
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…
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Ep. 97: Why It's Hard to Celebrate Our Wins (And Why We Need To!)
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…
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Ep. 96: Turning Pain into Purpose - Melissa's Story
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…
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Ep. 95: The 30-Minute LinkedIn Makeover
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…
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Ep. 94: From Teacher to Entrepreneur - Kelsey's Story
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…
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Ep. 93: If I Was Searching for a Job Right Now, Here’s What I Would Do
"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…
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Ep. 92: What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up - Karen's Story
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…
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Ep. 91: It's Publication Day for When Mommy Grows Up THE BOOK!
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…
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Ep. 90: Creating a Career That Aligns with Family Life - Christine's Story
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…
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Ep. 89: "Follow the Rules" - Career Lessons from Parenting Part 3
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?…
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Ep. 88: "Use Your Words" - Career Lessons from Parenting Part 2
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…
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Ep. 87: How to Turn Your Instinctual Yes Into a Question - Dave's Story
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…
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Ep. 86: Snoozing Your Way to Success! - Sleep Secrets with Dr. Afolabi-Brown
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…
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Ep. 85: "Try Your Best" - Career Lessons from Parenting Part 1
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…
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Ep. 84: Vision Boarding Your Career Criteria - Beth's Story
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…
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Ep. 83: Home Alone - Our Excuse for Holiday Career Chat!
In this holiday special episode, Becca and Marie unpack "Home Alone" while drawing unexpected parallels to career challenges and lessons from the importance of…
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Ep. 82: Demystifying the LinkedIn Profile - Jordan’s Story
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…
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Ep. 81: Overflowing Your Cup with Practical Self-Care - Andryanna's Story
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…
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Ep. 80: Should I Put My Job Search on Hold over the Holidays? - Holly’s Story
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…