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 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 [email protected].
If you're interested in sharing your insights as a guest on our podcast, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/iefCf9PTTu7kQtpc7
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
"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 in beautiful ways!
This week…
If 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 expand their family! They a…
The Write Stuff: 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 capacity. For the most part, th…
Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story
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…
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 by Emily Stark, founder of …
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, and she wonders if she has…
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 that can help us move towar…
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 that Lisa Marchiano wants to g…
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 Abji, author, TEDx speaker, for…
Success On The Job : 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 feels like a lot of pressure! …
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 forward. Meet Jacqueline B…
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 middle of her second mater…
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 really talking about, and we …
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 herself was super appealing. As…
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 believes no one should hav…
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 following her curiosity an…
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 you prioritize your health a…
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 lucky enough to get advice fr…
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 for profit company, but a…
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.
Melissa is the author of Ferti…