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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…
Episodes
- When Mommy Grows Up
Ep. 79: Growing Dreams - Jessie's Leap from Professor to Plantpreneur!
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…
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Ep. 78: Dance Through the To-Do List With Fair Play - Valerie's Story
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…
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Ep. 77: How to Publish Your Children’s Book - Belinda Baloney’s Story
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…
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Ep. 76: Manage Like a Mother - Valerie's Story
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…
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Ep. 75: What is Career Coaching REALLY Like? - Live Coaching with Becca & Marie
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…
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Ep. 74: Keeping the Wheels on the Bus - Harper’s Story
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…
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Ep. 73: Turning Worries into Questions - Amanda’s Story
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…
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Ep. 72: The Stress Hormone Imbalance Solution - Rachel's Story
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…
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Ep. 71: Asking for What You Need to Reduce Stress - Kristen’s Story
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…
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Ep. 70: The Stress and Mental Health Challenges of Parenthood - The Surgeon General’s Advisory
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…
When Mommy Grows UpEp. 69: Back to School and Time for a Change - Taylor’s Story
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…
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Ep. 68: Welcome to Season 3!
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…
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Ep. 67: Celebrating an Unscheduled Summer (And Great Season 2!)
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…
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Ep. 66: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Career Clarity - Erin’s Story
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…
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Ep. 65: How to Advance Your Career in One Minute
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…
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Ep. 64: Turn Transferable Skills into Transferable Solutions - Heidi’s Story
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…
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Ep. 63: Let’s Talk Money - Madeline’s Story
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…
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Ep. 62: Building Your Network as an Introvert - Abby's Story
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…
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Ep. 61: Career Lessons from Our Moms - Cindy & Helene's Stories
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…
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Ep. 60: Navigating Maternal Mental Health - Colleen's Story
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…
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Ep. 59: "Mommy is the Boss!": Jenny's Story
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…
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Ep. 58: Job Crafting When You Can't Be With the Job You Love - Cara's Story
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…
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Ep. 57: How to Make Writing a Part of Your Career - Whitney’s Story
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…
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Ep. 56: Motherhood Identity Shift - Kate's Story (Replay)
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…
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Ep. 55: Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions - Emily’s Story
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…
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Ep. 54: How to Rock Your Performance Review - Bella’s Story
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…
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Ep. 53: Using Critical Thinking with Self-Compassion - Stephanie's Story
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…
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Ep. 52: The Wisdom in Anger - Lisa's Story
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…
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Ep. 51: Owning Your Power Quotient - Shelmina's Story
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…
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Ep. 50: Success On The Job in the First 30 Days - Elizabeth's Story
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…
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Ep. 49: From Teacher to Etsy Shop Entrepreneur - Jacqueline's Story
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…
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Ep. 48: Moving On After Maternity Leave - Kelly’s Story
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…
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Ep. 47: Fund The Life You Want By Owning Your Money - Belinda's Story
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…
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Ep. 46: 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. 45: Supporting Leaders with Young Children - Verena's Story
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…
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Ep. 44: Tapping into Creativity with the Power of "Yet" - Queen's Story
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…
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Ep. 43: The Ripple Effect of Living a Life Aligned With Your Goals - Heather's Story
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…
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Ep. 42: Bringing Our Kids to Work Day - Becca and Marie's Kids Share Their Stories
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…
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Ep. 41: How to Make Networking WORK with Great Questions - Cindy’s Story
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…
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Ep. 40: Accelerate Your Dreams by Mobilizing Your Network - Melissa's Story
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…
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Ep. 39: Helping Moms in the "Messy Middle of Life and Career" - Christine's Story
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…
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Ep. 38: Entrepreneurship Isn’t for Me Anymore, Now What? - Krista’s Story
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…
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Ep. 37: Teaching Character, Compassion, and Resilience - Ann's Story
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…
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Ep. 36: The Health Benefits of Giving - Jenn's Story
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…
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Ep. 35: Taking the Scary Out of Personal Branding: Melissa's Story (Replay)
To celebrate Halloween, today we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes and scariest topics - Personal Branding! Personal branding can feel really…
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Ep. 34: Planning for Baby #2 - Anna’s Story
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…
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Ep. 33: From Corporate Recruiting to Coffee Shop Entrepreneurship - Casey’s Story
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…
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Ep. 32: How Can Being a “Transformative Teammate” Fit with My Needs for Flexibility? - Tessa’s Story
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…
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Ep. 31: I’m a Self-Directed Star - Now What? Sarah’s Story
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…
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Ep. 30: Finding Your Job Match as a “Emerging Entrepreneur” - Eden’s Story
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…
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Ep. 29: What Job is Right for Me as a “Committed Coach?” - Claudia’s Story
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”…
When Mommy Grows UpEp. 28: Coming Soon - Season 2
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…
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Ep. 27: Season 1 Finale - Reflections from Becca & Marie
----------------------------- You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence! Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the…
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Ep. 26: How to Advance Your Career in One Minute
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…
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Ep. 25: High Achieving Impostor Syndrome - Isla’s Story
Isla is an HR manager in pharmaceuticals and she has been very successful. She has moved from individual contributor to manager roles, but even though she was…
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Ep. 24: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Career Clarity - Erin’s Story
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…
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Ep. 23: Engaging on LinkedIn to Build, Know, Like, and Trust - Jordan’s Story Part 2
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…
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Ep. 22: 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. 21: “Owning Your Awesome” with Some Help - Brittany’s Story
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…
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Ep. 20: The Summertime Shuffle as a Working Parent - Shawna’s Story
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…