Want a stress-free, budget-friendly family bucket list trip? I chat with travel expert Ali about 2026 travel trends, kid-friendly European destinations, budgeting tips, and her Family Travel Roadmap to make planning trips with kids easier than ever. Plus, we touch on destination weddings, elopements, and traveling with pets.

Tune in for practical tips, travel inspiration, and a few personal stories. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to start planning your next unforgettable family adventure.

Loved Ali Raymer's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:

• Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com/
• Instagram: @alipicturethistravel

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In this episode, Siena and I explore nonlinear career paths and why traditional career ladders no longer fit today’s world of work. We talk about purpose-driven career pivots, navigating career gaps, and embracing uncertainty as a growth strategy. Siena shares her journey across industries, while I reflect on my transition from a 9-to-5 paralegal role to entrepreneurship, along with the realities of balancing career and motherhood.

This episode is for anyone questioning their career path or seeking a more intentional, fulfilling way to work and live. 

Loved Siena Dean's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siena-dean/ 

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What does it really mean to be the primary breadwinner in a relationship? In this candid conversation, Francheska and Ali dive into the realities of being the primary breadwinner in a relationship. Ali shares her experience becoming the sole provider after her husband lost his job, discussing identity shifts, guilt, and balancing work, family, and self-care. They explore the power of open communication, setting boundaries, and Ali’s simple stress-relief habit—short, technology-free walks. The episode wraps with gratitude and a teaser for future travel conversations.

Loved Ali Raymer's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:

• Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com/
• Instagram: @alipicturethistravel

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In this episode, Francheska and Lisa explore what it really takes to start a business in 2026. Lisa shares her personal journey, from a life-changing cancer diagnosis to leaving traditional employment and building a content-focused business in Mallorca. Together, they unpack fear, timing, mindset shifts, and the emotional cost of waiting, while highlighting the importance of community, vulnerability, and balance for women entrepreneurs.

Loved Lisa Corwood's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:

• Website: https://www.fuelledagency.com/
• Instagram: @lisa_corwood

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Feeling busy but not productive? You’re not alone. Kelly, a productivity coach, and I dive into what it really takes to reclaim your time in a full life. Kelly shares her journey and the time management system she created specifically for women, along with actionable strategies like themed days, deep work, and structured routines that still leave room for flexibility. A must-listen if you’re ready to reduce burnout and create more ease in your work and life.

Loved Kelly Leardon’s story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:

• Website: https://walklikewarriors.com/
• Instagram: @walk_like_warriors
• Free resources: Hyper Efficiency Guide and Plug-&-Play Newsletter Starter Kit 

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**Quick heads up: this episode has a lot of background noise because my daughter was home sick with me while I was recording.

In this special pre-Thanksgiving episode of 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod, I’m taking you behind the Instagram reel everyone saw today, the “perfect” New York business lunch with my coach, and sharing what was really happening off camera. From the moment I left Jersey, I was juggling anxiety about being far from my daughter, and sure enough… the dreaded “Pre-K” call popped up on my phone right as my food hit the table.

Ever feel guilty eating your kid’s leftovers or saying yes to pasta? Same. In this real-talk convo, health coach + personal trainer Shanielle (True Ora Healing) shows us how to make healthy living doable without tossing everything in the fridge or abandoning our cultura. We get into portion power, protein-first snacks, hormones across the month, and holiday hacks you can actually use.

You’ll hear:

• Portion over perfection: the palm method + the 1 cup / ½ cup / ¼ cup rule.

• Swap-as-you-go: healthier replacements when staples run out (no big purge)

• Snack smarter: protein-packed ideas (hello, Greek-yogurt “chocolate pudding”)

• Hormones 101: why cravings change week to week and how to ride the wave.

• Lift, mama: resistance training for long-term bone health.

Resources & links:

• Shanielle: True Ora Healing Instagram & TikTok: @trueorahealing

• Website & newsletter: trueorahealing.com

• Podcast: The Inner Garden

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Life happened, and I adjusted. This week I share the mindset shift that kept me steady, the 15-Minute Rule, and a behind-the-scenes podcast host change that simplified analytics. I moved to Transistor so I can see everything in one place instead of hopping between platforms. If you’re building around a 9-to-5 and parenting, Podcast Growth is about integration and consistent 10% efforts that compound.

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Moms don’t have to torch their careers to start a new one. In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Russel of Second Act Success to map a practical, low-drama pivot: research first, plan a 6–9 month runway, and build confidence (and income) as you go. We dig into market research you can do from your phone, using LinkedIn to open doors, the realities of monetizing without sponsors, and why self-publishing a nonfiction book can accelerate your brand. If you’ve been waiting for “someday,” this is your step-by-step to make it today.

Guest + resources: https://secondactsuccess.co/

What you’ll learn

• How to plan a 6–9 month pivot without blowing up home life
• The fastest market research moves on TikTok/IG/LinkedIn
• Turning a podcast into a service business (no sponsors needed)
• Marketing that actually moves books, clients, and speaking gigs
• When to self-publish vs. chase traditional publishing

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Welcome to Sunday Sessions: Behind the Mom Brand. In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what life really looks like as a full-time creator, mom, and brand owner.

This week, I’m sharing the highs (hello, surprise Forbes features!), the speed bumps (my assistant’s first week off… chaos), and one core lesson that changed everything: only ship what drives you.

If you’ve ever felt pulled in a thousand directions, this one’s for you. We’re talking focus, systems, and learning how to protect your energy from all the “noise work” that doesn’t move your goals forward.

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