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She What?Under the Surface: Amy LynnAmy Lynn was a struggling ER nurse with five little kids, a stack of bills, and no clear path forward. One tiny act of self-care, a few units of Botox, became the catalyst for an entirely new life. In this episode of She What?, Amy gets raw about loss, resilience, and rebuilding her life from the inside out. From surviving tragedy to building a thriving aesthetic practice, Amy’s journey is a powerful reminder that confidence, like healing, starts within.Follow Amy on Instagram.Check out Glo Derma and the Glo Derma Academy.Wa...
2025-10-0831 min
Pitch Live with Amy SummersLean into your fear: #PitchStar Maureen MooneyThis episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Maureen Mooney’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity®, her very first internship, which helped launch her career in public relations. Today, Maureen is an account coordinator at PRESS PR + Marketing in Tampa, Florida, where she excels at turning great stories into headlines, pitching with precision, building strong media relationships, and securing top-tier placements in outlets like CNBC, FOX News, People Magazine and the TODAY show. A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in public relations and a concentration in business, she continues to make...
2025-08-2741 min
The Art Of Imperfect AdultingParenting Solo & Dating Boldly: Building Support Beyond Tradition with Maureen PoundIn this episode, Amy Stone speaks with Maureen Pound, entrepreneur, author, and single mother by choice, to explore imperfect adulting, intentional family planning, and rediscovering intimacy after years focused on parenting. Maureen shares her unique journey to motherhood via donor conception, the realities of online dating after kids, and how she ended up writing a book for men about getting laid on Tinder. Get ready for an open, practical, and uplifting conversation about reinventing family, sexuality, and village life in modern adulthood.About the Guest: Maureen Pound is a solo mum to two, Entrepreneur and dating expert...
2025-07-1145 min
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen CalamiaStories of Nature's Magic with Amy Zerner and Monty Farber | The Enchanted Earth PodcastJoin host Maureen Calamia as she welcomes renowned spiritual guides Amy Zerner and Monty Farber on the Enchanted Earth Podcast. This episode dives deep into the couple's 40-year journey in spirituality and divination, discussing their Enchanted Tarot, connection to nature, and experiences that shaped their spiritual paths. Discover the transformative power of nature, the importance of grounding oneself, and the magic that surrounds us every day. Learn practical tips on mindfulness and hear their inspiring stories that emphasize the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world.01:52 The Enchanted Tarot and Creative Processes03:38 Staying Grounded in Chaotic...
2025-01-1941 min
Mixing Babies And Business™096 | When life goes sideways and you need to adjust your workflows and routines with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing why my advocacy work paused last year when life went a bit sideways.Trigger warning: I will be discussing a car accident and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – please skip over this one if you need to. If you or someone you know has experienced an injury like this, I will be covering strategies I’ve used, resources I’ve found and links for organizations which can help you, in the show notes.THINGS I TALK ABOUT:Why th...
2024-11-2220 min
Mixing Babies And Business™095 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 3PT 3: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is final episode of our conversation, where we talk about getting inspired by his kids and the importance of being able to communicate your message to all ages.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Getting inspired by his kids during after school car ridesThe importance of reading aloud and listening back to yourselfSpeaking to...
2024-10-2508 min
Mixing Babies And Business™094 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 2PT 2: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about relocating from China to England with his family, intergenerational living and creating inclusive spaces.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:What it's been like relocating suddenly from China to England four years ago after what was meant to...
2024-10-2308 min
Mixing Babies And Business™093 | Intergenerational family living, improving your messaging and delivery with Martin Barnes | PT 1PT 1: Martin Barnes is a parent of six-year-old twins, founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect and graphic artist at ThisCityArt. With 20 years of experience in design, film and advertising, Martin is focused on supporting C-Suite leaders with their messaging and delivery.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about being intentional in your communications with clients and children, mindset, vulnerability and connecting with your audience.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Being introduced to Amy while doing the weekly grocery shop via another podcastBurning out and deciding...
2024-10-1814 min
Mixing Babies And Business™092 | Negotiating for flexibility as a parent, retiring early and improving financial literacy with Rita Piçarra | PT 3PT 3: Rita Piçarra is a parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. With over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership roles spanning the United States, Brazil, France, Spain and Portugal.This is the final episode of our conversation. In this interview, we cover financial literacy, what her daughter has taught her and the world we are living in.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Accessing financial literacy education where you liveCompound interest and how time plays an important roleWitnessing her daughter's caring and compassionate natureHer thoughts on the f...
2024-10-1511 min
Mixing Babies And Business™091 | Negotiating for flexibility as a parent, retiring early and improving financial literacy with Rita Piçarra | PT 2PT 2: Rita Piçarra is a parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. With over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership roles spanning the United States, Brazil, France, Spain and Portugal.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we cover the importance of mentorship, investing in yourself and financial literacy.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Being in a team at Microsoft Portugal known for innovationWhat it takes to be a leader and how it's not always connected to seniorityMentoring others in h...
2024-10-1218 min
Mixing Babies And Business™090 | Negotiating for flexibility as a parent, retiring early and improving financial literacy with Rita Piçarra | PT 1PT 1: Rita Piçarra is a parent, author, speaker and former Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft Portugal. With over 20 years of experience in finance and leadership roles spanning the United States, Brazil, France, Spain and Portugal.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about how her upbringing influenced her as a parent and a professional.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:How her upbringing influenced her future choicesThe first job she held outside of University, working in audit doing long hours and the toll it t...
2024-10-0914 min
Mixing Babies And Business™089 | Becoming an activist and social changemaker (and how you can too) with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing the momentum my activism, advocacy and work behind the scenes of Mixing Babies And Business™ has gained over the past eight years – including the positive and negative experiences I've had bringing my kids into business settings – some stories for inspiration, words of encouragement and practical actions you can begin to take to create social change.THINGS I TALK ABOUT:How becoming a remote worker, freelancer and having experience working in PR, media and events prepared me to be comfor...
2024-09-2723 min
Mixing Babies And Business™087 | Building digital nomad villages, the borderless talent movement and relocating with Gonçalo Hall | PT 2PT 2: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. In the second mini episode, we talk about your responsibility as a leader and individual to inspire others, build trust and uphold the integrity of the movement, community or concept you are creating. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:The magic of events and interactions to connect with like-minded people, build new relationships and collaboration opportunitiesStepping into your leadership and responsibility for using your vision to inspire others to join you as y...
2024-09-2011 min
Mixing Babies And Business™086 | Building digital nomad villages, the borderless talent movement and relocating with Gonçalo Hall | PT 1PT 1: Gonçalo Hall is a parent, CEO and founder of NomadX, co-founder of Gosa Experience, a digital nomadism consultant, speaker and community leader. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about being inspired to become a parent and adjusting to the first year of parenthood as a digital nomad.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Meeting each other at the annual Running Remote Conference in Montreal in 2022, where Amy (alongside her newborn) and Gonçalo were both guest speakersWhat the fi...
2024-09-1712 min
Mixing Babies And Business™084 | Home educating kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life with Peggy Cheyo | PT 2PT 2: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. In the second mini episode, we talk about how her clients have changed but their core feelings of isolation have remained similar and what the assessment, diagnosis and advocacy processes have looked like for her family.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Adapting to changing clients and their needs, from supporting pregnant and postpartum new parents to becoming specialized with families who are neurodivergentThe desire to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate children with additional needs not being met in a traditional...
2024-09-1011 min
Mixing Babies And Business™083 | Home educating kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they navigate work and family life with Peggy Cheyo | PT 1PT 1: Peggy Cheyo is a parent, coach, facilitator, speaker, teacher and home educator. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about retraining after becoming a new parent and supporting people with access to work.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Meeting each other through a virtual business program four years agoBecoming a new mum as a teacher in London and deciding to change careersHow Access to Work grants can support those going through ADHD and Autism assessment processes for themselves or...
2024-09-0612 min
Mixing Babies And Business™082 | Season 6 welcome and guest previews, covering all things business, flexible and remote work with kids, celebrating reaching 100 episodes in 2024INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Welcome back – it's been one year and a lot has happened since the last season.ABOUT SEASON 6Episodes 82, 89, 96, 103 with me (Amy): Season 6 intro, bonus solo episodes and a final recap episodeEpisodes 83–85 with Peggy Cheyo: A parent, home educator, coach, facilitator, speaker and teacher. She spoke with me about retraining after having her first baby as a teacher living in London, homeschooling her kids and supporting neurodivergent adults as they n...
2024-09-0307 min
Take HeartReclaiming Life as a Caregiver: An Interview with Dr. Maureen Michele PetersonToday, Sara talks with Dr Maureen Michele, physician, life coach, and author of the book Reclaiming Life: A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children. We dive deep into the essential aspects of advocacy and emotional resilience, particularly in the context of parenting chronically ill children. We discussed the "4 C's" - consciousness, curiosity, commitment, and courage - and how these principles give us as caregivers and our children the tools we need to manage our thoughts and emotions. Plus, Dr. Maureen shares helpful advice for effectively disagreeing and handling emotions during doctors or IEP appointments focusing on the need...
2024-06-1843 min
The Happy ManifestoCelebrating Intelligent Failures and Taking Responsibility, with Psychological Safety author Amy EdmondsonCreating a culture of psychological safety is crucial for organisations. By fostering an environment where people feel safe to speak up, share their ideas, and take intelligent risks, companies can promote learning, innovation, and growth. Celebrating failures – especially intelligent failures that result from thoughtful exploration – can encourage individuals to take risks and contribute to the collective knowledge of the organisation.Amy Edmondson is largely credited as the founder of the Psychological Safety movement. She’s written five books, and her work focuses on the importance of psychological safety in organisations and how it contributes to innovation, learning, and su...
2023-11-2328 min
Beyond the VinesElevating Spaces: Designing for Joy and Functionality with Maureen KelseyJoin us in this episode of Beyond the Vines as we delve into the world of interior design with Maureen Kelsey, the visionary mind behind Maureen Kelsey Designs, serving Sonoma County and the SF Bay Area. Discover Maureen's fascinating transition from the corporate sphere to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the design industry. With a knack for transforming spaces both commercially and residentially, Maureen shares her insights, experiences, and the creative process behind redefining environments.
Maureen offers valuable perspectives on how spaces impact our lives, and the essence of crafting spaces that reflect individuality and functionality. Tune...
2023-11-2124 min
Mixing Babies And Business™081 | Season 5 Finale Recap Episode: Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's Season 5 Final and solo episode I'm going to be sharing a recap of the past few months spent planning, recording, editing, producing and promoting what has been my most efficient podcasting experience to date!THINGS I TALK ABOUT:Celebrating three years and five seasons of the Mixing Babies And Business™ PodcastWhat it's been like turning a template set up during the pandemic with two kids under five years old at home versus adapting to the school and summer break routines, working from wherever and working fr...
2023-08-0517 min
Mixing Babies And Business™080 | Hosting and producing this podcast around a toddler and two school age kids with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and in today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing my podcasting workflow as I celebrate three years of recording, editing, producing and promoting the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.THINGS I TALK ABOUT:When my podcasting placeholder for synchronous in person event experiences became an almost completely asynchronous podcasting process and delivery model How I approach creating my podcast seasons based on my family planningThe consistency and trust I believe this model requires but the connection and flexibility it can createWho this podcast and related Mixing Babies And...
2023-08-0118 min
Mixing Babies And Business™070 | Showing up as you are: Pitching and presenting alongside your kids with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. In today's solo episode I'm going to be sharing my approach to bringing all three of my kids into business settings over the past seven years, doing pitches and public speaking alongside them as babies, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school age kids.This podcast episode is an edited recording of a session I presented last summer when my youngest was six months old – he didn't want to nap so I spoke while he was in the room...
2023-06-2718 min
Mixing Babies And Business™066 | Running businesses with remote teams, writing, work and travel as a parent with Kate Toon | PT 3PT 3: Kate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, down to earth human and parent of one kid. Through her Stay Tooned group of companies, she's on a mission to demystify digital marketing and has helped over 10,000 businesses to date.In our third and final episode, we talk about why she believes the world will wait, rediscovering her interests outside of being a parent and a business owner and what she wishes someone would have told her years ago.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Why she practices the mantra the world will wait and...
2023-06-1307 min
Mixing Babies And Business™063 | Season 5 welcome and guest previews, bonus solo episodes about pitching and presenting alongside your kids, and how I host and produce this podcast from my home studioINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Thanks for tuning in to Season 5 – mini episodes are rolling out in Spring and Summer 2023, covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids!If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and share it with your network. I truly appreciate all of the support I've had to date and am hoping to reach as many parents as possible with these candid conversations.ABOUT SEASON 5Episode 63 with...
2023-06-0206 min
Mixing Babies And Business™TEASER | Season 5 coming to your podcast networks from May through July 2023!INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast.This short teaser episode features my three kids (currently ages 6, 4 and 1) and I. We recorded this quick clip after dinner earlier this month and did all of the things podcast pros tell you NOT to do:move the mic while speakinglaugh loudly and directly into the mic (edits were needed)interrupt each otherfreeze and recorrect while recordingMini episodes will launch this Spring and continue throughout Summer 2023, covering all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kid...
2023-05-3000 min
I Never Knew (INK) But My Dog Did! By Lifecoach Maureen"The Body is designed to Heal-You Get to Choose"- Episode 35- Guest Amy SteinJoin me today as I speak with Amy Stein, Herbalist, Energy Medicine Educator, Pause trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator. Amy tells her story of Medical Trauma and Struggle to get others to understand her pain. She finally chose to take her power back and found a way that worked for her- Plant Medicine. Amy's passionate conversation will get you to open your mind to what's non-traditional and unconventional by society and medical standards. Go to www.ewg.org to inquire about products and join Amy's FB group: The Amateur HerbalistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
2023-02-0859 min
Mixing Babies And Business™062 | Season 4 recap, podcasting with a newborn and how long it really took me to schedule, interview, record and produce this podcast in 2022INTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed Season 4, please share it with your network and leave a review.THINGS I TALK ABOUT IN THIS RECAP:How having a newborn changed my podcasting workflowChanging episode launch times because babies don't care if you have a podcastMy four guests this Season: Christine Michel Carter, Alexis Grant, Liam Martin and Jace MeyerBonus episodes from me on remote work with kids and planning parent-friendly eventsAdjusting my expectations ar...
2022-12-2116 min
Mixing Babies And Business™061 | How I plan and host parent-friendly business events in corporate spaces with Amy Lynch | BONUSINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Thanks for tuning into my bonus episode about hosting parent-friendly events for the caregivers in your professional networks. For more detailed information, including room setup scenarios, supplies, run sheets, check lists, sample communications and templates – you can purchase your DIY event management package at:mixingbabiesandbusiness.com/hostIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your network and leave a review –this bonus episode will also help other event hosts create more inclusiv...
2022-12-1319 min
Mixing Babies And Business™060 | Running a business alongside her daughter and focusing on the pursuit of joy with Jace Meyer | PT 3PT 3: Jace Meyer is a mother of one and award-winning serial entrepreneur who launched COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on several boards as a director.In our third and final episode, we talk about how hard it is to find childcare and her belief that you're not a product of your circumstances, you're the consequences of your actions.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:How the pandemic has demonstrated the importance of community and...
2022-11-2508 min
Mixing Babies And Business™058 | Running a business alongside her daughter and focusing on the pursuit of joy with Jace Meyer | PT 1PT 1: Jace Meyer is a mother of one and award-winning serial entrepreneur who launched COYA Productions to prioritize experiencing joy with her daughter every day. She is currently living on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples and serves on several boards as a director.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation. In this interview, we talk about transitioning from a leadership role in other companies to starting her own business.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Recording this interview from her car because her daughter is home sick, while...
2022-11-1810 min
Mixing Babies And Business™057 | Using asynchronous management to scale remote teams as a parent with Liam Martin | PT 3PT 3: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.In our third and final episode, we talk about differentiating yourself when competing against a world of remote talent and what he wishes someone would have told him before becoming a parent.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Future migration trends driven by...
2022-11-1510 min
Mixing Babies And Business™056 | Using asynchronous management to scale remote teams as a parent with Liam Martin | PT 2PT 2: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.In the second mini episode, we talk about the differences between working from home and remote work, asynchronous management, and future remote work trends.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:How the challenges of working from home are different to remote workIdentifying future...
2022-11-1109 min
Mixing Babies And Business™055 | Using asynchronous management to scale remote teams as a parent with Liam Martin | PT1PT 1: Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and parent of one kid. He is co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com as well as co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. His writing has been published in Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Fast Company and recently published his first book, Running Remote.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about securing childcare as a business tactic and his approach to asynchronous management.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:His tactical...
2022-11-0910 min
Mixing Babies And Business™054 | Remote work with kids: Keynote session for Running Remote Conference 2022 with Amy Lynch | BONUSThis bonus episode features the talk I gave for Running Remote, the world's largest remote work conference, where I spoke about 'Remote work with kids' to a hybrid audience on stage in Montreal, Canada, while babywearing my four-month-old newborn son in May 2022. The feedback was great and I also experienced many positive comments from fellow speakers, event organizers and attendees on the fact I not only brought my baby to a tech conference and related events, I also presented with him on stage. Tune into the full session including Audience Q&A, on Running Remote's YouTube Channel.
2022-11-0514 min
Mixing Babies And Business™053 | Building and selling businesses while adapting routines around young kids with Alexis Grant | PT 3PT 3: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.In our third and final episode, we talk about work routines, adjusting as kids get older, postpartum support and how she invests in herself.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Managing her creative id...
2022-11-0107 min
Mixing Babies And Business™052 | Building and selling businesses while adapting routines around young kids with Alexis Grant | PT 2PT 2: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.In the second mini episode, we talk about asynchronous remote work, sharing her business building experiences online and how caregiving responsibilities can impact your creative workflow. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Building an...
2022-10-2909 min
Mixing Babies And Business™051 | Building and selling businesses while adapting routines around young kids with Alexis Grant | PT 1PT 1: Alexis Grant is a serial entrepreneur and parent of two kids. She’s currently building They Got Acquired, a content company with a mission to redefine startup success by sharing stories of acquisitions between $100k-$50M. She has bootstrapped two of her previous companies, selling her content agency to The Penny Hoarder and her brand for writers, The Write Life.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place before the summer break. In this interview, we talk about her current workflow and how she's shared flexible childcare to adapt alongside he...
2022-10-2610 min
Mixing Babies And Business™050 | Negotiating in business while advocating for flexibility as a parent with Christine Michel Carter | PT3PT 3: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.In our third and final episode, we talk about the barriers for parents thinking about entering politics and how you can get involved.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:What the Mom Congress is and how you can get...
2022-10-2111 min
Mixing Babies And Business™049 | Negotiating in business while advocating for flexibility as a parent with Christine Michel Carter | PT2PT 2: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, where we talk about negotiating for a raise, how she is currently spending time with her children and the role models she grew up with.THINGS WE TALK...
2022-10-1809 min
Mixing Babies And Business™048 | Negotiating in business while advocating for flexibility as a parent with Christine Michel Carter | PT1PT 1: Christine Michel Carter is a mother of two kids, Forbes Contributor and Founder of Minority Women Marketing, who has been called the “mother of LinkedIn” by the New York Post. She is an advisory board member of Mom Congress, published author, regular guest speaker and contributor to ForbesWomen, TIME, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Health and Parents publications.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place over the summer. In this interview, we talk about how her career continued to thrive during the past few years while here children were at home alongside her...
2022-10-1408 min
Mixing Babies And Business™047 | Season 4 welcome and guest previews, producing a podcast alongside a newborn and speaking about remote work with kidsINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to Season 4, sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, which is presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard, UPS and BDC.It’s been over 9 months since my baby was born and this season has felt very slow and steady as I’ve spread the process of guest interview preparation, recording, editing and production over the longest space of time yet.Who knew it would be harder to record...
2022-10-1107 min
Emerge. Evolve. Lead.Helping Others Online with Amy LaBossiereMy guest today is Amy LaBossiere and she has been sober for over 8 years now. She is an artist and works with her husband Tao on public art projects in Hartford, CT. She used to run a Retreat Center and is certified in holistic health. Amy LaBossiere is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative manager based in Hartford, CT. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and communications. Amy is the former managing partner of Still Waters Retreat Center and worked at multiple advertising agencies in CT. She is the volunteer co-director of Hartford A...
2022-06-3032 min
Breaking Down PatriarchyBreaking Down Patriarchy in Ireland – with Ariana Baltay & Maureen HernonToday in 1987, Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women’s History Month — but — not only is March Women’s History Month, here in the US March is also Irish-American Heritage Month! And what better way to ring in this new month than by learning about Ireland’s patroness saint and listening to the experiences of Irish women?First, we're joined by Ariana Baltay who contributed a fascinating segment about sacred female power, invisible labor, and the patroness saint, Brigid of Kildare. Ariana Baltay is a teacher, a mom, and a recent Stanford MLA (Masters of Liberal Arts) grad...
2022-03-0142 min
Mixing Babies And Business™046 | Season 3 recap, podcasting while pregnant and how I'm preparing for parental leave with my third child in 2022RECAP: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Since August 2020, I've interviewed 14 guests and produced over 45 episode, across three seasons.My work has been selected as a Finalist for Future of Good‘s Top 100 Recovery Projects in Canada in 2020 and has been invited to join the Startup Canada Communities national network in 2021. ABOUT SEASON 3Episode 32 Season 3 Intro: Featured interviews and future plansEpisodes 33–35 with Jennifer Harper: A mom of two, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty in Canada...
2021-12-2409 min
Mixing Babies And Business™045 | Baby in the boardroom: Becoming an accidental activist and parentpreneur with Amy Lynch | BONUSThis bonus episode features the talk I gave for a parentpreneur panel event in October, where each speaker discussed their experiences as a business founder and parent. My oldest kid made a cameo during my Q&A session at the end, which you can watch on Startup Vancouver's YouTube Channel.THINGS I TALK ABOUT:Bringing my kids into business settingsGetting frustrated by a lack of inclusive corporate spaces and programmingLearning to ask for help, advocate for my needs and show up as I amThings I didn't know about mixing parenthood and business...until I...
2021-12-2111 min
Mixing Babies And Business™044 | Encouraging innovation in young readers and learning from our kids with Rashmi Sirdeshpande | PT 3PT 3: Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year and she is a World Book Day author.This is the final of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Advice for listeners seeking to create something they can't currently find in the market or on bo...
2021-12-1709 min
Mixing Babies And Business™043 | Encouraging innovation in young readers and learning from our kids with Rashmi Sirdeshpande | PT 2PT 2: Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year and she is a World Book Day author.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Relearning how to be creative as a writer after leaving her law practiceBringing her whole self to...
2021-12-1412 min
Mixing Babies And Business™042 | Encouraging innovation in young readers and learning from our kids with Rashmi Sirdeshpande | PT 1PT 1: Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a mom of two and a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. Her books have been recognized by BookTrust, listed in The Times/Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of the Year and she is a World Book Day author.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Converting her home writing space into a homeschool room and YouTube studioWriting in the margins of he...
2021-12-1010 min
Mixing Babies And Business™041 | Transitioning to part-time and negotiating for flexibility as you return to work with Jane Downes | PT 3PT 3: Jane Downes is a parent of four kids, a chartered accountant and the founder of Part-Time.ie, a flexible work recruitment website and Jane Downes Finance Talent, a specialist recruitment agency for the finance sector in Ireland.This is the final of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Relying on her processes to get her through the ups and downs of businessHow she's been looking after herself as a founder over the past few yearsWhat she wishes someone would have told her...
2021-12-0709 min
Mixing Babies And Business™040 | Transitioning to part-time and negotiating for flexibility as you return to work with Jane Downes | PT 2PT 2: Jane Downes is a parent of four kids, a chartered accountant and the founder of Part-Time.ie, a flexible work recruitment website and Jane Downes Finance Talent, a specialist recruitment agency for the finance sector in Ireland.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Advice for candidates who are also caregivers who've taken a career break and want to return to the workforceBringing children into business settings as an employeeAddressing the lack of access to and affordability of...
2021-12-0309 min
Mixing Babies And Business™039 | Transitioning to part-time and negotiating for flexibility as you return to work with Jane Downes | PT 1PT 1: Jane Downes is a parent of four kids, a chartered accountant and the founder of Part-Time.ie, a flexible work recruitment website and Jane Downes Finance Talent, a specialist recruitment agency for the finance sector in Ireland.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:How her business has changed over the past few yearsLearning a new industry, going from accounting to recruitmentThe importance of masterminding with like-minded founders Outsourcing as a non-technical founder and focusing on her strengthsAdapting h...
2021-11-3011 min
Mixing Babies And Business™038 | Advocating for maternal health and cultivating digital wellness spaces with Adonica Shaw | PT 3PT 3: Adonica Shaw is a mom of three, speaker, author, founder and advocate for women's health who is dedicated to cultivating digital wellness spaces.This is the final of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Looking after your mental health as a founder seeking investmentWhen investors tell you their isn't a big enough market or need for your solutionAdvocating for yourself, your vision and building for one personWhat she wishes someone would have told her before becoming a parent and business owner Learning t...
2021-11-2612 min
Mixing Babies And Business™037 | Advocating for maternal health and cultivating digital wellness spaces with Adonica Shaw | PT 2PT 2: Adonica Shaw is a mom of three, speaker, author, founder and advocate for women's health who is dedicated to cultivating digital wellness spaces.This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:The early symptoms of preeclampsia with her third pregnancy How caring for her third child as a premature newborn impacted how she looked after herselfGoing through therapy and learning how to reparent herselfArticulating her needs and asking for help when it comes to her wellbeingCreating Wingwomen to provide s...
2021-11-2313 min
Mixing Babies And Business™036 | Advocating for maternal health and cultivating digital wellness spaces with Adonica Shaw | PT 1PT 1: Adonica Shaw is a mom of three, speaker, author, founder and advocate for women's health who is dedicated to cultivating digital wellness spaces.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in October.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:What parenting skills she's been able to apply as a founderFailing forward in front of our kidsHow her business plans and self-care practices have evolved over the past two yearsPodcasting during the pandemic and showing up intentionally to her work Setting up the Surrender Circle and Wingwomen, learning a...
2021-11-1913 min
Mixing Babies And Business™035 | Building a sustainable Indigenous beauty brand and learning a new industry with Jennifer Harper | PT 3PT 3: Jennifer Harper is a mom of two and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a digitally-native, sustainable cosmetics company with a mission to empower Indigenous youth through education and representation. This is the final of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in September.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:What she wishes someone would have told her before becoming a parent and business ownerHealing yourself before becoming a parent, to the best of your abilityWhy she believes children are not as resilient as we've been told they areUnlearning and r...
2021-11-1609 min
Mixing Babies And Business™034 | Building a sustainable Indigenous beauty brand and learning a new industry with Jennifer Harper | PT 2PT 2: Jennifer Harper is a mom of two and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a digitally-native, sustainable cosmetics company with a mission to empower Indigenous youth through education and representation. This is the second of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in September.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:The results of pitching on television to the Dragon's DenBeing offered funding without having to give up equity from two different partnersHow working in sales prepared her for facing rejection when pitching her businessThe importance of believing in yourself and b...
2021-11-1209 min
Mixing Babies And Business™033 | Building a sustainable Indigenous beauty brand and learning a new industry with Jennifer Harper | PT 1PT 1: Jennifer Harper is a mom of two and the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a digitally-native, sustainable cosmetics company with a mission to empower Indigenous youth through education and representation. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in September.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:Adapting her workflow around home and family life during the pandemicTaking the leap from full-time employment to full-time entrepreneurshipEliminating her brand's hero products to rebuild them more sustainablyLearning a whole new (and very competitive) industryGoing from bootstrapping her business with $500 t...
2021-11-0911 min
Mixing Babies And Business™032 | Season 3 welcome and introduction to our parent-friendly professional development podcastINTRO: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Welcome to the first episode of Season 3, which has been sponsored by the Startup Community Empowerment Fund, presented by Startup Canada, Mastercard Canada, Sovereign Insurance and UPS Canada.ABOUT SEASON 3Episode 32 with Amy Lynch: Introduction to Season 3Episodes 33–35 with Jennifer Harper: A mom of two and founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc. in Canada, working in the cosmetics industryEpisodes 36–38 with Adonica Shaw: A mom o...
2021-11-0506 min
Mixing Babies And Business™031 | Season 2 recap and my DIY podcast from home workflow during a pandemicRECAP: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. Since August 2020, I've steadily chugged along, interviewing 10 guests and producing over 30 episode, across two seasons.My work has been selected as one of Future of Good‘s Top 100 Recovery Projects in Canada in 2020, you can learn more and vote for my project (of which this podcast is part of) at the link!ABOUT SEASON 2Episode 15 with Amy Lynch: Introduction to Season 2Episodes 16–18 with Sheena Brady and Solang...
2021-05-1210 min
Mixing Babies And Business™030 | Being a freelancer and a parent, treating yourself as a client and the importance of not going it alone with Steve Folland | PT3PT 3: Our conversation is split into three parts – in our third and final episode, we talk about what he's learned along the way as a parent and freelancer, the types of professional development he's pursued over the past year and what he hopes the future may hold for his kids.Steve Folland is a parent, video and audio creator and the founder of Being Freelance. The next episode covers what he wishes someone would have told him before becoming a freelancer and parent and what he hopes the future holds for his kids.THINGS WE...
2021-05-0712 min
Mixing Babies And Business™029 | Being a freelancer and a parent, treating yourself as a client and the importance of not going it alone with Steve Folland | PT2PT 2: Our conversation took place in March and is split into three parts – in this second mini episode, we talk about what it's been like to produce over 200 episodes of his podcast over the years, treating his work like a client, collaborating with others and why there's never a downside to being yourself in business.Steve Folland is a parent, video and audio creator and the founder of Being Freelance. The next episode covers what he wishes someone would have told him before becoming a freelancer and parent and what he hopes the future holds for his ki...
2021-05-0412 min
Hangin' With LanganWomen of The White House author Amy RussoFirst Ladies have run the gamut: gracious, reluctant, trailblazing, opportunistic, a liability to her husband, and ahead of her time, Journalist Amy Russo gives us the dirt on the work, lives, and times of the 47 official First Ladies of the White House. Video chats avail at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan
2021-05-0356 min
Mixing Babies And Business™028 | Being a freelancer and a parent, treating yourself as a client and the importance of not going it alone with Steve Folland | PT1PT 1: The final interview series in Season 2 features Steve Folland, a parent, video and audio creator and the founder of Being Freelance. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in March. We talk about our current work spaces, why it's NOT business as usual right now and the importance of connecting with other freelancers who understand what you're doing. Stay tuned for future episodes where we talk about consistency, being freelance (and a parent), and why you should treat your work as a business.THINGS...
2021-04-3012 min
Mixing Babies And Business™027 | Making difficult decisions as a leader, addressing racism in the workplace and creating a better future for those coming up behind you with Nathan Hall | PT3PT 3: Our conversation is split into three parts – in our third and final episode, we talk about creating a social impact business focusing on racism in the workplace and his drive to create a better future for those coming up behind him.Nathan Hall is a parent and the CEO of award-winning video marketing agency Simple Story and founder and CEO of Culture Check, an anti-racism support center for the workforce.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: Creating a survey for Black, Indigenous and People of Color to document their experiences of racism in the...
2021-04-2319 min
Mixing Babies And Business™026 | Making difficult decisions as a leader, addressing racism in the workplace and creating a better future for those coming up behind you with Nathan Hall | PT2PT 2: Our conversation is split into three parts – in this second mini episode, we talk about building your decision-making muscle, how he trusts his instincts and deciding to throw out the playbook as an entrepreneur.Nathan Hall is a parent and the CEO of award-winning video marketing agency Simple Story and founder and CEO of Culture Check, an anti-racism support center for the workforce.The next episode will feature the final part of our conversation, where we'll talk about the work he's doing to address racial discrimination and what he wishes someone would ha...
2021-04-2017 min
Mixing Babies And Business™025 | Making difficult decisions as a leader, addressing racism in the workplace and creating a better future for those coming up behind you with Nathan Hall | PT1PT 1: The next interview series on the podcast features Nathan Hall, a parent and the CEO of award-winning video marketing agency Simple Story and founder and CEO of Culture Check, an anti-racism support center for the workforce. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place earlier this year in January. We talk about moving his company to a remote workforce, staying home with his family over the past year and getting comfortable with public speaking.Stay tuned for future episodes where we talk about making difficult decisions...
2021-04-1614 min
Mixing Babies And Business™024 | Developing a business playbook as a new parent and founder, while disrupting the higher education sector with Heather Payne | PT3PT 3: In our third and final episode, we talk about what she wishes someone would have told her as a founder starting a family, developing her own playbook throughout the process, the need for universal childcare and disrupting the higher education sector.Heather Payne is a parent and the CEO of Juno College, formerly HackerYou. Heather founded Ladies Learning Code in 2011, since re-branded to Canada Learning Code with offerings for all ages, and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the Trendsetters & Trailblazers category, as well as one of the Globe and Ma...
2021-03-3011 min
Mixing Babies And Business™023 | Developing a business playbook as a new parent and founder, while disrupting the higher education sector with Heather Payne | PT2PT 2: In part two of our interview, we talk about rebranding an organization, encouraging feedback as a leader and exploring new parent-friendly programming options – stay tuned for the third and final part of our conversation.Heather Payne is a parent and the CEO of Juno College, formerly HackerYou. Heather founded Ladies Learning Code in 2011, since re-branded to Canada Learning Code with offerings for all ages, and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the Trendsetters & Trailblazers category, as well as one of the Globe and Mail’s Top 12 Canadian “Innovators at Work”.
2021-03-2611 min
Mixing Babies And Business™022 | Developing a business playbook as a new parent and founder, while disrupting the higher education sector with Heather Payne | PT1PT 1: The next interview series on the podcast features Heather Payne, a parent and the CEO of Juno College, formerly HackerYou. Heather founded Ladies Learning Code in 2011, since re-branded to Canada Learning Code with offerings for all ages, and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the Trendsetters & Trailblazers category, as well as one of the Globe and Mail’s Top 12 Canadian “Innovators at Work”.This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in December. Stay tuned for future episodes where we talk about all thin...
2021-03-2313 min
Mixing Babies And Business™021 | Entrepreneurship as a pathway to create an impact for Indigenous women and girls with Devon Fiddler | PT3PT 3: In the third and final part of our interview, we talk about learning to outsource and delegate, the kinds of professional and personal development that are working for her right now and how as a parent, she's creating an impact for her children, Indigenous women and girls.Devon Fiddler is a Cree parent from the Waterhen Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan and the Chief Changemaker of SheNative Goods Inc, a brand of handbags and accessories dedicated to elevating Indigenous women and girls.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: What she wishes someone would have t...
2021-03-1910 min
Mixing Babies And Business™020 | Entrepreneurship as a pathway to create an impact for Indigenous women and girls with Devon Fiddler | PT2PT 2: In part two of our interview, we talk about what an average day looks like for her as an entrepreneur and parent during the pandemic, sustaining her business over seeking growth and using her intuition in decision making. Devon Fiddler is a Cree parent from the Waterhen Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan and the Chief Changemaker of SheNative Goods Inc, a brand of handbags and accessories dedicated to elevating Indigenous women and girls.The next episode will feature the final part of our conversation, where we'll talk about what she wishes someone would have told...
2021-03-1612 min
Mixing Babies And Business™019 | Entrepreneurship as a pathway to create an impact for Indigenous women and girls with Devon Fiddler | PT1PT 1: The next interview series on the podcast features Devon Fiddler, a Cree parent from the Waterhen Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan and the Chief Changemaker of SheNative Goods Inc, a brand of handbags and accessories dedicated to elevating Indigenous women and girls.She is a speaker, influencer, thought leader, and program developer in entrepreneurship, leadership and skills development. This is the first of three mini episodes of our conversation, which took place in November. Stay tuned for future episodes where we talk about all things parenthood, adapting her business during the pandemic and creating a...
2021-03-1211 min
Mixing Babies And Business™018 | Empowering women and girls through funding, business and leadership opportunities with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime | PT3PT 3: This is the third and final mini episode of our chat with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime. Sheena is a parent, Social Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, Tea Sommelier and Storyteller. Solange is a parent, an International Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.Our conversation took place in November as part of a virtual event I hosted for parents.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: Practical steps parents can take to advocate for their needs in professional environmentsWhy you should do what you can now in your business with what you haveWhy no one is g...
2021-03-0915 min
Mixing Babies And Business™017 | Empowering women and girls through funding, business and leadership opportunities with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime | PT2PT 2: This is the second part of three mini episodes of our chat with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime. Sheena is a parent, Social Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, Tea Sommelier and Storyteller. Solange is a parent, an International Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.Our conversation took place in November as part of a virtual event I hosted for parents. The next episode will feature the final part of our conversation, where we'll talk about advocating for yourself, thriving during difficult times, the importance of showing up and their plans for 2021.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:
2021-03-0517 min
Mixing Babies And Business™016 | Empowering women and girls through funding, business and leadership opportunities with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime | PT1PT 1: This is the first part of three mini episodes of our chat with Sheena Brady and Solange Tuyishime. Sheena is a parent, Social Entrepreneur, Professional Speaker, Tea Sommelier and Storyteller. Solange is a parent, an International Keynote Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.Our conversation took place in November as part of a virtual event I hosted for parents. Stay tuned for two more episodes where we talk about all things parenthood, building resilience in business and showing up for yourself first.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: How they’ve adapted their workflows dur...
2021-03-0218 min
Mixing Babies And Business™015 | Season 2 preview of our parent-friendly professional development podcastINTRO: I'm excited to announce Season 2 is almost here! Join me for conversations from February through May 2021, as I interview guest experts about all things entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids. This show features inspiring interviews edited into mini episodes less than 20 minutes long, designed for parents who want to invest in themselves, alongside their loved ones. If you want to explore mixing babies and business, you’ve come to the right place!ABOUT SEASON 2My first interview is from a virtual event where I hosted Sheena Brady ...
2021-02-2604 min
Mixing Babies And Business™014 | Season 1 recap of our parent-friendly professional development podcastRECAP: My name is Amy Lynch and I'm the host and producer of the Mixing Babies And Business™ Podcast. When I set out to launch a podcast in 2020, it was to attempt to create an online space where the conversations I would normally host at my in person parent-friendly professional development events could reach a wider audience at a time and place when and where they needed it most.This show features inspiring interviews edited into mini episodes less than 20 minutes long, designed for parents who want to invest in themselves, alongside their loved ones. If...
2020-12-2203 min
Mixing Babies And Business™013 | Learning how to start and run multiple businesses as a parent, caring for yourself and embracing collaboration with Karla Briones | PT3PT 3: This is the third and final of three mini episodes of our chat with Karla Briones, an award-winning Mexican-Canadian serial entrepreneur and a mom of two kids, with a passion for helping others succeed in their business journey.She uses over a decade of experience running multiple businesses to mentor, coach and help new immigrants become successful entrepreneurs in Canada. She works with founders through her company, Karla Briones Consulting and Invest Ottawa's advisory programming and gives back to her community through organizations including Futurpreneur Canada and WorldSkills.In this episode we talk about...
2020-12-1811 min
Mixing Babies And Business™012 | Learning how to start and run multiple businesses as a parent, caring for yourself and embracing collaboration with Karla Briones | PT2PT 2: This is the second of three mini episodes of our chat with Karla Briones, an award-winning Mexican-Canadian serial entrepreneur and a mom of two kids, with a passion for helping others succeed in their business journey.She uses over a decade of experience running multiple businesses to mentor, coach and help new immigrants become successful entrepreneurs in Canada. She works with founders through her company, Karla Briones Consulting and Invest Ottawa's advisory programming and gives back to her community through organizations including Futurpreneur Canada and WorldSkills.In our second episode with Karla, we talk...
2020-12-1514 min
Mixing Babies And Business™011 | Learning how to start and run multiple businesses as a parent, caring for yourself and embracing collaboration with Karla Briones | PT1PT 1: This is the first of three mini episodes of our chat with Karla Briones, an award-winning Mexican-Canadian serial entrepreneur and a mom of two kids, with a passion for helping others succeed in their business journey. She uses over a decade of experience running multiple businesses to mentor, coach and help new immigrants become successful entrepreneurs in Canada. She works with founders through her company, Karla Briones Consulting and Invest Ottawa's advisory programming and gives back to her community through organizations including Futurpreneur Canada and WorldSkills.Our conversation took place back in September before...
2020-12-1111 min
Mixing Babies And Business™010 | Building a business as a primary caregiver, remote school life and creativity as a form of activism with Kevin Bourne | PT3PT 3: This is the third and final mini episode of our chat with Kevin Bourne, a dad of three and an entrepreneur, freelance journalist and media personality.He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of SHIFTER Magazine, and is co-founder and CEO of PR and content marketing firm SHIFTER Agency. He was recently named to Ottawa Life Magazine's Best of Ottawa: Activists & Changemakers list.Our conversation took place back in October and since we're both doing remote school for our kids, you may hear some voices in the background.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:
2020-12-0809 min
Mixing Babies And Business™009 | Building a business as a primary caregiver, remote school life and creativity as a form of activism with Kevin Bourne | PT2PT 2: This is the second of three mini episodes of our chat with Kevin Bourne, a dad of three and an entrepreneur, freelance journalist and media personality.He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of SHIFTER Magazine, and is co-founder and CEO of PR and content marketing firm SHIFTER Agency. He was recently named to Ottawa Life Magazine's Best of Ottawa: Activists & Changemakers list.Our conversation took place back in October and since we're both doing remote school for our kids, you may hear some voices in the background.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:
2020-12-0413 min
Mixing Babies And Business™008 | Building a business as a primary caregiver, remote school life and creativity as a form of activism with Kevin Bourne | PT1PT 1: This is the first of three mini episodes of our chat with Kevin Bourne, a dad of three and an entrepreneur, freelance journalist and media personality. He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of SHIFTER Magazine, and is co-founder and CEO of PR and content marketing firm SHIFTER Agency. He was recently named to Ottawa Life Magazine's Best of Ottawa: Activists & Changemakers list.Our conversation took place back in October and since we're both doing remote school for our kids, you may hear some voices in the background.THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:
2020-12-0112 min
Mixing Babies And Business™007 | Creating your own village, networking as a parent and planning a career transition with Tanya Hayles | PT3PT 3: This is the third and final episode of our chat with Tanya Hayles, a mom of one and an award-winning event planner, freelance writer, public speaker and creative storyteller.She's the founder of Black Moms Connection, an online global village and non-profit organization, as well as a diversity, equity, inclusion and representation disruptor doing anti-Black racism consulting through Color In White Spaces.Our conversation took place in August before we knew what back to school would look like between the ever-changing lockdown restrictions in Canada. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: Re...
2020-11-2711 min
Mixing Babies And Business™006 | Creating your own village, networking as a parent and planning a career transition with Tanya Hayles | PT2PT 2: This is the second of three mini episodes of our chat with Tanya Hayles, a mom of one and an award-winning event planner, freelance writer, public speaker and creative storyteller.She's the founder of Black Moms Connection, an online global village and non-profit organization, as well as a diversity, equity, inclusion and representation disruptor doing anti-Black racism consulting through Color In White Spaces.Our conversation took place in August before we knew what back to school would look like between the ever-changing lockdown restrictions in Canada. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: ...
2020-11-2414 min
Mixing Babies And Business™005 | Creating your own village, networking as a parent and planning a career transition with Tanya Hayles | PT1PT 1: This is the first of three mini episodes of our chat with Tanya Hayles, a mom of one and an award-winning event planner, freelance writer, public speaker and creative storyteller.She's the founder of Black Moms Connection, an online global village and non-profit organization, as well as a diversity, equity, inclusion and representation disruptor doing anti-Black racism consulting through Color In White Spaces.Our conversation took place in August before we knew what back to school would look like between the ever-changing lockdown restrictions in Canada. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: ...
2020-11-2014 min
Mixing Babies And Business™004 | Managing expectations, freelance work and parenting in a pandemic with Frankie Tortora | PT3PT 3: This is the third and final mini episode of our chat with Frankie Tortora, a freelance graphic designer, mum of two and founder of Doing It For The Kids — a community by and for freelance parents.Frankie is also co-host of DIFTK The Podcast with Steve Folland, recipients of Bronze Best Business Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020. Our conversation took place in August before we knew if the kids were going back to school and between the ever-changing lockdown restrictions in Canada and England. THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: Worki...
2020-11-1714 min
Mixing Babies And Business™003 | Managing expectations, freelance work and parenting in a pandemic with Frankie Tortora | PT2PT 2: This is the second of three mini episodes of our chat with Frankie Tortora, a freelance graphic designer, mum of two and founder of Doing It For The Kids — a community by and for freelance parents. Stay tuned for the third and final part over the coming week where we talk about working from unconventional spaces, including your car and how she's investing in herself during these times.Frankie is also co-host of DIFTK The Podcast with Steve Folland, recipients of Bronze Best Business Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020. Our conversation took place in...
2020-11-1310 min
Mixing Babies And Business™002 | Managing expectations, freelance work and parenting in a pandemic with Frankie Tortora | PT1PT 1: This is the first of three mini episodes of our chat with Frankie Tortora, a freelance graphic designer, mum of two and founder of Doing It For The Kids — a community by and for freelance parents. Stay tuned for the next two episodes over the coming week where we talk about all things community, creativity and parenthood. Frankie is also co-host of DIFTK The Podcast with Steve Folland, recipients of Bronze Best Business Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020. Our conversation took place in August before we knew if the kids were going back to s...
2020-11-1011 min
Mixing Babies And Business™001 | Starting A Podcast: Where Parenthood Meets Professional DevelopmentINTRO: Welcome to Mixing Babies And Business, a podcast hosted by Amy Lynch, where we chat about all things business, entrepreneurship, flexible and remote work with kids.The show is a mixture of solo and interview style episodes, featuring inspiring guests who’ve been showing up as their full selves as parents in professional environments, creating community and advocating for change.It’s designed to shine a light at the end of a seemingly verrrry long tunnel and we’re hoping to provide a virtual pep talk for those seeking encouragement during...
2020-11-0901 min
The Photo Detective52 Weeks of Ancestors with Amy Johnson CrowHave you ever wished you had time to write your family history? My guest today has a way of encouraging you to tell your family story in manageable bites. It’s her popular 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks program. She supplies the prompts and you write, blog, scrapbook, or Instagram something about an ancestor each week. There’s no pressure to participate every week. I guarantee at the end of the year you’ll have made progress on that family history. We chat monthly on our Heritage and History FB Live and chat about what’s happening in the field or i...
2020-01-0134 min
Collateral DamageCollateral Damage Ep. 13. (Special Guest - Amy Dresner)Mike and Maureen meet with Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie, to discuss her tell-all book which details her explicit journey through active addiction, and ultimately into recovery. There are many great topics discussed in this episode, including a healthy debate regarding the stigma attached to the words addict and junkie!
2019-05-2800 min
The Life Story Coach Podcast57: Maureen Taylor, Photo DetectivePhotos contain hidden clues, and Maureen Taylor knows how to find them.
Maureen Taylor's early career as a curator exposed her to lots of photos. But it wasn't until she opened shop as a photo historian that she discovered just how many unidentified photos people have.
Frequent questions she hears:
Who is in the photo?
What is happening in the photo?
Where was the photo taken?
Rachel Rifkin's photo experiment
Rachel Rifkin, a fellow personal historian, posted photos of herself alongside images of her relatives. Donning similar clothing and mimicking the subject in the old photos, she bore a strong r...
2019-05-0357 min
The Life Story CoachMaureen Taylor, Photo DetectiveMaureen Taylor talks about helping people solve the mysteries of their unidentified photos, a skill we as life story professionals can use to help our clients. Maureen Taylor's early career as a curator exposed her to lots of photos. But it wasn't until she opened shop as a photo historian that she discovered just how many unidentified photos people have. Frequent questions she hears: Who is in the photo? What is happening in the photo? Where was the photo taken? Rachel Rifkin's photo experiment Rachel Rifkin, a fellow personal historian, posted pho...
2019-05-0357 min
Why Not Now? with Amy Jo MartinRenegade Women - Jessica Alba, Amy Purdy & Maureen Sherry - International Women's DaySpecial episode highlighting three Renegade Women in honor of International Women's Day: Jessica Alba, actress and founder of The Honest Company, Paralympic snowboard champion Amy Purdy and Maureen Sherry who was the youngest managing director ever on Wall Street. This Thursday, March 8th, is International Women's Day. Amy Jo Martin is giving a keynote talk for Ernst & Young's #PressForProgress event in NYC. To watch the speech live on Facebook at 12pm ET, go to Facebook.com/EY. During the talk, Amy Jo will share her journey and specifically how we can put ideas into action and continue to press for progres...
2018-03-0648 min
Why Not Now? with Amy Jo MartinMaureen Sherry - Sometime the Cost of Money is Too MuchMaureen Sherry spent 12 years on Wall Street and became the youngest Managing Director at one of the biggest investment firms in the world. She navigated through the mortgage crisis and frat party, bro-culture environment while being a mother, wife and sole breadwinner in her family. She has stories to tell. Reese Witherspoon has optioned Maureen's book, Opening Belle, and is making a movie out of the book. The story is equal parts fascinating, comical, inspiring and shocking. Reese will play Maureen on the big screen. This tale is a powerful tool in helping women progress in the workplace. vv Show...
2016-11-0254 min