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When Mommy Grows UpBoxed Up for Success - From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Kelsey's StorySend us a textAttention 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 during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for toddlers and preschoolers, now shipped across all 50 states. Discover how she juggles motherhood, leads a team of 20 employees, and stays true to...2025-05-0618 minWhen Mommy Grows UpIf I Was Searching for a Job Right Now, Here’s What I Would DoSend 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, we need be even more strategic about how you spend your valuable time.With all that in mind, Ma...2025-04-2221 minWhen Mommy Grows UpWhat Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up: Karen's StorySend us a textAlmost 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 question "What do I want to be NEXT as I grow up right alongside my growing kids?"Join Becca, Marie, and Karen as they talk about taking risks, uncovering new passions...2025-04-0822 minWhen Mommy Grows UpIt's Publication Day for When Mommy Grows Up THE BOOK!Send us a textAs 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 Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, to learn more about themselves, define their own ver...2025-03-2505 minWhen Mommy Grows UpThe Art of the Pivot: Creating a Career That Aligns with Family Life - Christine's StorySend us a textLife 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 of leveraging multifaceted skills, finding supportive work environments, and creating a career that aligns with family life.https://christineanastasia.com/2025-03-1130 minWhen Mommy Grows Up"Follow the Rules": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 3Send us a textWhen 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 is benefiting to following the rules and benefit to breaking the rules.Join us as we talk about how creating a set of personal rules to follow and breaking rules that...2025-02-2518 minWhen Mommy Grows Up"Use Your Words": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 2Send us a textThe 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 as we look for more fulfillment in our work? Tune in for toddler parenting stories, Spice Girls lyrics, and advice on how to have the important conversations that w...2025-02-1817 minWhen Mommy Grows UpHow to Turn Your Instinctual Yes Into a Question: Dave's StorySend us a textDo 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 conversation with former Career Clarity Program member and successful entrepreneur Dave Kartunen to make a plan for what to say yes to and how to say no.2025-01-2838 minWhen Mommy Grows UpSnoozing Your Way to Success! - Sleep Secrets with Dr. Afolabi-BrownSend us a textJoin 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 and mental health, and discover golden tips for crafting the perfect sleep routine. Get ready to learn how to prioritize rest and unlock the best version of yourself in 2025! https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/2025-01-2121 minWhen Mommy Grows Up"Try Your Best": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 1Send us a textExciting 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 giving you a sneak peek into the stories and lessons of When Mommy Grows Up to help you start finding career clarity.This week, we start with "Try Your...2025-01-1415 minWhen Mommy Grows UpVision Boarding Your Career Criteria: Beth's StorySend us a textCareer 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 the prompts but struggled to put what mattered most to her into words. Instead of staying stuck, Beth asked for help and we introduced another tool for her to get her criteria onto...2025-01-0722 minWhen Mommy Grows UpHome Alone: Our Excuse for Holiday Career Chat!Send us a textIn 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 holiday movie!www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining2024-12-2412 minWhen Mommy Grows UpDemystifying the LinkedIn Profile: Jordan’s StorySend us a textOnce 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 for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new technology. With this change though, Jordan’s LinkedIn prof...2024-12-1723 minWhen Mommy Grows UpOverflowing Your Cup with Practical Self-Care: Andryanna's StorySend us a textGet 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 been on a mission to help other moms with practical tips and heartfelt stories. Tune in for inspiration and a reminder that self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity!http://www.and...2024-12-1022 min