Best Marie Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers Podcasts (2025)

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Boxed Up for Success - From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Kelsey's Story 18:19

3d ago18:19

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Send us a text 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 and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business. After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted…

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If I Was Searching for a Job Right Now, Here’s What I Would Do 21:35

18d ago21:35

21:35

Send us a text "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 of your control. That doesn't mean your job search grinds to a halt though. It can't! Jobs pay the bills and help us live the lives we want. So instead of throwing in the towel,…

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What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up: Karen's Story 22:04

1M ago22:04

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Send us a text 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 motherhood. (You might know Karen as The21stCenturySAHM on Instagram and Facebook. She's hilarious!) Fast forward to today, and they are on the same page again asking the big …

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It's Publication Day for When Mommy Grows Up THE BOOK! 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

Send us a text 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 "No!" We still have plenty of growing up, evolving, and changing to do throughout our lives and careers. That’s why Becca wants to invite moms into the pages of her new book, When …

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The Art of the Pivot: Creating a Career That Aligns with Family Life - Christine's Story 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Send us a text 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, navigating a job search in 2024, and owning multiple identities as a team member, entrepreneur, and mom. Join Becca and Christine to talk about how Christine emphasizes the importance…

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"Follow the Rules": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 3 18:40

2M ago18:40

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Send us a text 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? As we countdown to the release, this week we're diving into chapter 8, Follow the Rules. But this time the parenting lesson isn't so straightforward, because it turns out there…

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"Use Your Words": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 2 17:32

3M ago17:32

17:32

Send us a text 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 teach our kids to use their words instead of lashing out in anger, pouting in the corner, or throwing an epic tantrum in Target. But are we reminding ourselves to use our words…

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How to Turn Your Instinctual Yes Into a Question: Dave's Story 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Send us a text 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 ourselves on doing ALL the things. But too many yeses can leave us depleted and distracted. So what do we do about it as busy parents and professionals? Tune into Becca's conversatio…

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Snoozing Your Way to Success! - Sleep Secrets with Dr. Afolabi-Brown 21:25

4M ago21:25

21:25

Send us a text 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 medicine expert with over 20 years of experience helping parents and their children improve their sleep. Together, we dive into the crucial role sleep plays in our physical an…

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"Try Your Best": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 1 15:31

4M ago15:31

15:31

Send us a text 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 Covered in Kids, Becca takes readers through lessons we teach our kids and flips them around to help us develop our careers. In the lead up to the book's release, we'll be givin…

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Vision Boarding Your Career Criteria: Beth's Story 22:08

4M ago22:08

22:08

Send us a text 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 a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure. However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to…

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Home Alone: Our Excuse for Holiday Career Chat! 12:32

5M ago12:32

12:32

Send us a text In this holiday special episode, Becca and Marie unpack "Home Alone" while drawing unexpected parallels to career challenges and lessons from the importance of resourcefulness to the art of embracing solitude. So, grab your cocoa, settle in, and get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and the perfect excuse to chat about your favorite holid…

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Demystifying the LinkedIn Profile: Jordan’s Story 23:33

5M ago23:33

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Send us a text 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 a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn’t been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed. However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready…

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Overflowing Your Cup with Practical Self-Care: Andryanna's Story 22:21

5M ago22:21

22:21

Send us a text 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 burnout wall in 2017, Andryanna made the brave choice to prioritize herself to find balance and joy in everyday chaos. Since launching "The Juggle Is Real" podcast in 2021, she's…

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Should I Put My Job Search on Hold over the Holidays?: Holly’s Story 14:42

5M ago14:42

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Send us a text 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 schedules, she’s experiencing a lot of frustration with her manager, and now the company is going back to the office full time in 2025. A change is necessary! But as we head into the …

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Growing Dreams: Jessie's Leap from Professor to Plantpreneur! 21:25

5M ago21:25

21:25

Send us a text 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 art studio. Jessie shares her journey of nurturing both her family and her passion for botany and creativity, revealing how she transformed her career while cultivating a comm…

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Dance Through the To-Do List With Fair Play: Valerie's Story 24:41

6M ago24:41

24:41

Send us a text 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 happen! Join Becca and Marie as they chat with Valerie Recore, a productivity guru and certified Fair Play Method facilitator, here to help moms reclaim their time! Valerie shares …

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How to Publish Your Children’s Book: Belinda Baloney’s Story 18:28

6M ago18:28

18:28

Send us a text 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, very confusing to publish! But Belinda Baloney made it out there into the world, and to this day, one of the most common questions Becca gets is, “I have an idea for a children’s …

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Manage Like a Mother: Valerie's Story 24:59

6M ago24:59

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Send us a text 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 in Orlando Florida and facilitated programs for the Disney Institute. She is now a consultant in Leadership and Customer service excellence for organizations around the world. S…

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What is Career Coaching REALLY Like?: Live Coaching with Becca & Marie 17:44

6M ago17:44

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Send us a text 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 through a powerful coaching exercise used in 1:1 coaching and in the Career Clarity Program. Together, we'll connect the dots between Marie's interests and skills using a story-…

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Keeping the Wheels on the Bus: Harper’s Story 15:16

7M ago15:16

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Send us a text 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 childhood, and Harper always thought she would do the same with her kids. At the same time, life has gotten more and more expensive over the years and Harper and her husband and found…

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Turning Worries into Questions: Amanda’s Story 16:07

7M ago16:07

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Send us a text 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 she was good at it and the commission based pay structure made her feel tied to the function year after year. The golden handcuff feeling is real! Now, 14 years into her career …

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The Stress Hormone Imbalance Solution: Rachel's Story 21:03

7M ago21:03

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Send us a text 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, certainly has us wondering how stress in our 30s is impacting our bodies! Join Becca and Marie to talk to the CEO and Founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-…

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Asking for What You Need: Kristen’s Story 12:26

7M ago12:26

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Send us a text 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 time. In reading the highlights of the Surgeon General’s Advisory, Kristen found herself nodding along to every stressor facing parents today - finances, safety, mental health, lo…

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The Stress and Mental Health Challenges of Parenthood: The Surgeon General’s Advisory 13:16

8M ago13:16

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Send us a text 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. The big takeaway - parents today are being pushed to the brink and they need support. We couldn’t agree more, and know that you are feeling it, too. Join Becca and Marie to talk …

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Back to School and Time for a Change: Taylor’s Story 14:57

8M ago14:57

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Send us a text 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 family and Taylor is starting to wonder if it could be her turn to make a change next. Taylor’s been with the same manufacturing company for 8 years doing marketing and events a…

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Welcome to Season 3! 15:31

8M ago15:31

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Send us a text 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 summer with kids and a preview of what to expect in Season 3.By Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers

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Celebrating an Unscheduled Summer (And Great Season 2!) 17:09

11M ago17:09

17:09

Send us a text 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 if we let some things go, especially over the summer? Last season, we talked about managing the summertime shuffle with camp drop-offs and spreadsheets, but as we close out Se…

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5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Career Clarity: Erin’s Story 21:21

11M ago21:21

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Send us a text 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 is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress. Enter AI! Stop clicking around and join Becca and Marie to tal…

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How to Advance Your Career in One Minute 22:07

11M ago22:07

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Send us a text 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 there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle. When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time …

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Turn Transferable Skills into Transferable Solutions: Heidi’s Story 13:10

11M ago13:10

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Send us a text 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, she’s quite sure of it! The classroom was great for a season, but it’s time for a change. Heidi is feeling stuck though. If she wants to transition out of the classroom and int…

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Let’s Talk Money: Madeline’s Story 21:30

12M ago21:30

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Send us a text 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 school fifteen years ago, and while she loved the work at first it has taken a toll. The travel is too much for how she wants to live her life with two young children and she wa…

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Building Your Network as an Introvert: Abby's Story 23:09

12M ago23:09

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Send us a text 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 is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit. As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle of famil…

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Career Lessons from Our Moms : Cindy & Helene's Stories 15:28

12M ago15:28

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Send us a text 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 careers - their moms! Joins us as we reminisce about the valuable lessons and share anecdotes about how our moms balanced work, family, and everything in between.…

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Navigating Maternal Mental Health: Colleen's Story 24:00

1y ago24:00

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Send us a text 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 welcoming maternal mental health advocate and author Colleen Imler to the podcast this week. Colleen's passion for advocating for new parents navigating the postpartum experience stems…

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"Mommy is the boss!": Jenny's Story 25:12

1y ago25:12

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Send us a text 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 we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and blossomed o…

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If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story 19:28

1y ago19:28

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Send us a text 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 are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process. Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost…

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The Write Stuff: Whitney’s Story 12:08

1y ago12:08

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Send us a text 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, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to exp…

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Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story 14:20

1y ago14:20

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Send us a text 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 inflection point? Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her …

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Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions: Emily’s Story 23:45

1y ago23:45

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Send us a text 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 Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she …

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How to Rock Your Performance Review: Bella’s Story 21:49

1y ago21:49

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Send us a text 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 done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot. In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review a…

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Using Critical Thinking with Self-Compassion: Stephanie's Story 27:25

1y ago27:25

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Send us a text 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 toward our goals without burning out. This week we're lucky to be joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and career coach who helps working parent…

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The Wisdom in Anger : Lisa's Story 27:04

1y ago27:04

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Send us a text 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 give you permission to feel that anger and listen to it so that you can move forward. It's a powerful framing that can help you identify what boundari…

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Owning Your Power Quotient: Shelmina's Story 28:17

1y ago28:17

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Send us a text 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, former IBM exec and mom of two. Her work focuses on creating gender equality in leadership and offers powerful frameworks for how to intentionally creat…

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Success On The Job : Elizabeth's Story 16:55

1y ago16:55

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Send us a text 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! Plus she'll be learning new processes, new systems, new responsibilities – whew, it's tiring just thinking about it! To calm some of those nerves, joi…

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From Teacher to Etsy Shop Entrepreneur: Jacqueline's Story 29:12

1y ago29:12

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Send us a text 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 Butler! Jacqueline is a former high school teacher and an Etsy & Online Business Coach who teaches her students how to make profitable passive income …

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Moving On After Maternity Leave: Kelly’s Story 16:52

1y ago16:52

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Send us a text 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 maternity leave. The company has good healthcare and maternity benefits and Kelly feels fortunate and grateful that her family’s needs have been covered. A…

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Fund The Life You Want By Owning Your Money : Belinda's Story 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

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Send us a text 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 think it’s time to address it head-on. We're talking about how many amazing business owners, just like you, are working way too hard to grow and make …

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Vision Boarding Your Career Criteria: Beth’s Story 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

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Send us a text 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 a busy mom, she had decision fatigue and she needed the structure. However, as Beth got into the activity she found herself stuck. She had answers to…

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Supporting Leaders with Young Children : Verena's Story 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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Send us a text 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 have to choose between becoming a CEO and enjoying motherhood. In 2019, She was a young mom who took 60 leaders with 40 babies to the UK House of Commons…

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