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Women and WorkWomen and Work: Noelani MitchellNoelani Mitchell, mom of six and former nurse, opens up about her powerful journey from single motherhood and working multiple jobs to building a business that gave her time, freedom, and presence with her family. Raised with a strong message about independence from her own mother—“Make more than your husband, because you never know”—Noelani’s story is raw, inspiring, and real. She shares how she navigated child-rearing, college, burnout, and eventually found purpose through entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear how Noelani rewrote the rules of motherhood and work. Diane Moca, founder and CEO of MomSu...2025-07-2922 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Andrea PikscherAndrea Pikscher, mom of three and founder of her own social media business, shares her powerful journey from juggling it all to learning how to ask for — and accept — help. From postpartum depression to starting her own company, Andrea opens up about the struggles and breakthroughs of balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship.Watch as she reveals the moment she realized she didn’t have to do it all alone — and why accepting help made her a better mom and business owner.What’s one way you’ve learned to ask for or accept help?Diane M...2025-07-2325 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Laurie SwansonLaurie Swanson went from being excluded in the boys’ club of tech to building her own multimillion-dollar recruiting firm — all while navigating motherhood, leadership, and personal growth. In this episode, she shares how she overcame workplace sexism, trusted her inner voice, and created a career and life that truly fit her.If you’ve ever felt undervalued or stuck in a toxic culture, this is the inspiration you need to take control of your path.Diane Moca, founder and CEO of MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more.Do...2025-07-1646 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Caroline Sanchez CrozierCaroline Sanchez Crozier, a Latina immigrant and pioneer in tech, shares her incredible journey from corporate CPA to entrepreneur to nonprofit founder. She explains how she accidentally found her passion for technology, built a company partnering with Apple, and now empowers underrepresented communities to thrive in the digital economy through her Ganas initiative. Her mission: to inspire more diverse digital leaders and close the opportunity gap in tech.Watch to hear how she overcame barriers, raised her family while growing her career, and continues to pay it forward.Diane Moca, founder and CEO of...2025-07-0821 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Bonnie Lee KunkelBonnie Lee Kunkel, a seasoned attorney and former elected official, reflects on her decades-long career navigating gender bias, caregiving responsibilities, and finding purpose in unexpected places. From being the only woman in the courtroom to empowering clients to stand up for themselves, Bonnie’s story is one of quiet strength and unapologetic confidence.In this episode of Women and Work, Bonnie shares:How being assertive came at a cost—but she did it anywayWhy women must advocate for themselves, even in divorceThe hidden caregiving labor that shaped her choicesHer unplanned path to becoming a family law atto...2025-07-0120 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Krystina LeeKrystina Lee opens up about the isolation of modern motherhood and how raising kids without nearby support has changed everything. In this episode, she reflects on family, burnout, and the growing need for connection among moms.Diane Moca, founder and CEO of @MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more.#WorkingWomen #WomenAndWork #MomSub #WomenInBusiness #SingleMom #StartupLife #WomenInTech #WorkingMomsVisit MomSub.com to learn more.2025-06-2411 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Erica BishafErica Bishaf is a single mom, market strategist, and two-time tech founder who walked away from a full-time job—with zero income lined up—to build her dream. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the juggle between motherhood and entrepreneurship, why she doesn’t feel “mom guilt,” and how she makes bold decisions with clarity.Diane Moca, founder and CEO of MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more.#WorkingWomen #WomenAndWork #MomSub #WomenInBusiness #SingleMom #StartupLife #WomenInTech #WorkingMomsVisit MomSub.com to learn more.2025-06-2315 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Delaine BlazekIn this inspiring episode of Women and Work, Delaine Blazek shares how she went from therapist to sales powerhouse—and why she walked away from a toxic tech culture even after hitting #1 on the sales board.She talks candidly about sexism in the workplace, scaling a business by mentoring women in sales, and launching her own company, Solis Coaching & Consulting.Diane Moca, founder and CEO of @MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more.#WorkingWomen #WomenAndWork #MomSub #WomenInBusiness #SalesCoach #EntrepreneurJourney #Leadership #WorkplaceEqualityVisit MomSub.com to learn more...2025-06-1022 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Michelle FadeleyMichelle Fadeley, a marketing executive, community advocate, and longtime feminist leader, shares her path from navigating male-dominated industries to helping ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois—in our Women and Work podcast.After more than a decade balancing a full-time career with volunteer leadership in the National Organization for Women, Michelle opens up about what it means to lead with purpose, face systemic barriers, and push through imposter syndrome—all while redefining what ambition looks like.She talks about building coalitions for gender equality, stepping into high-stakes public service by running for state representative, and...2025-06-0325 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Lynette Correa-VelezLynette Correa Vélez, a career coach, tech entrepreneur, and mom of one, shares her journey from getting laid off during the Great Recession to launching a social impact startup—and ultimately building a platform aimed at closing the global women’s wage gap—in our Women and Work podcast.After navigating early career setbacks, becoming a first-time mom in grad school, and juggling life as part of a dual-career household, Lynette opens up about the hard choices working parents face and the power of flexibility, community, and purpose.She shares what it was like to grad...2025-05-2738 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Holly O'DonnellIn this episode, we talk with Holly O’Donnell, a leadership consultant and mom of one, about walking away from corporate America after becoming a parent—and accidentally launching a business that took off faster than she imagined. From a demanding three-hour commute to missing her daughter’s first steps, Holly shares the raw turning points that pushed her to redefine success on her own terms. She opens up about the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, including juggling travel with motherhood and overcoming the guilt that comes with both. Holly also shares how she built a new career from he...2025-05-2018 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Brittney KellerIn this episode, we talk with Brittney Keller, a marketing leader and mom of two, about navigating leadership in a male-dominated industry while balancing the complex demands of working parenthood. From being mistaken for an intern in her first job to growing into a trusted expert who leads paid media teams, Brittney shares the pivotal moments that helped her find her voice—and her value.She opens up about the emotional toll of not being taken seriously early in her career, and how supportive mentors helped her shift from frustration to confidence. We also dive into her re...2025-05-1322 minWomen and WorkWomen and Work: Jill SimonianIn this episode, we talk with Jill, a parent and investigative reporter, about her unexpected journey through a childcare crisis—and the reporting project that grew from it. After moving from New York to Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter, Jill found herself facing limited parental leave, expensive care options, and the impossible math many families are forced to calculate when juggling work and parenting.Jill opens up about how a moment of breaking down in her car sparked a larger mission to uncover the realities families face when support systems fall short. Through her re...2025-05-0646 min
This Week in Startups70mph Drone Deliveries, 125% Tariffs & What $10M Exits Really Mean | E2109Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon talk about stories reshaping the startup world: 70mph drone deliveries are officially live in Dallas, with Zipline and Walmart promising groceries “as the crow flies” in under 5 minutes. Meanwhile, Trump slaps a 125% tariff on China and hints at a global economic shakeup — Jason warns founders to brace for layoffs and bankruptcies unless they’ve got a Plan B and C. Finally, a UK startup sells for $450M and VCs barely break even… but the founders walk with $20M. Jason explains how small exits create the most dangerous kind of founder: the one who never ne...2025-04-101h 07
Women of AuroraBeing Persistent, Conquering Mindset and Managing Stress-The Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship with Diane MocaHave a question for Diane or Cyndi?
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Diane Moca might be very familiar to you. You might know her as a reporter at Talking Cities. Or maybe from her MomSub app, which brings moms of young children together in a local community for support and friendship. Perhaps you met her through one of her other businesses- as the CEO of Lawn Greeting Cards, or through her real estate company Happy Home Solutions. Diane is a serial entrepreneur and on today’s podcast she is sharing how she manages it all...2022-12-2026 min