Co-parenting might be one of the toughest leadership roles you'll ever have.

After divorce, parenting doesn't become easier, it becomes more complex. Co-parenting coach and Exes and Babies host Sydney Swonigan joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore what it takes to raise children across two households while building a successful career.

Together, they unpack why co-parenting demands communication, emotional regulation, and resilience, how to set child-centered boundaries instead of control-driven ones, and why letting go of what you can't control often creates more peace than trying to win every disagreement.

Whether you're navigating co-parenting yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical strategies to reduce stress, communicate with greater intention, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and grace.

Connect with today’s guest, Sydney Swonigan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyswonigan/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydnificent/ 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/exesandbabies/ 

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GY4vgNgJWrZcUjFMkWvdt 

Website: https://www.exesandbabies.com/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

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Communication and parenting coach Mindy Green joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore why today's parents feel overwhelmed and how to navigate parenting without chasing perfection.

Learn why toddlers and teenagers experience similar emotional challenges as their brains develop, how comparison fuels parental guilt, and why repairing mistakes matters more than getting everything right. Mindy also shares practical insights on balancing work, parenting, and the invisible mental load so many parents carry every day.

If you're trying to succeed at work while raising children without losing yourself, this episode will remind you that being present, not perfect, is what matters most.

Connect with today’s guest, Mindy Green

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygreenmsw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindygreencoaching 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachmindygreen 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
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Certified divorce coach Dr. Courtney Evans joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore why divorce feels like the death of your former self and how that grief can impact your confidence, focus, and performance at work.

Learn why divorce puts your nervous system into survival mode, how to decide whether to tell your manager what's happening, and when to lean on resources like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Courtney also explains the difference between a lawyer, therapist, and divorce coach, and shares practical strategies for protecting your boundaries while rebuilding your life.

If you're navigating divorce or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical guidance and a reminder that healing happens one wave at a time.

Connect with today’s guest, Courtney Evans

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-courtney-ever-after-press-440592245/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcourt_everafterpress 

Website: https://www.drcourtney.me/  

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

How do you keep working when your heart is broken?
Grief coach Heather Greenwell joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore what happens when grief follows you into the workplace and why healing and productivity are not the same thing.

Learn why grief goes far beyond losing a loved one, how it impacts your focus, motivation, and decision-making, and why taking time to heal isn't a sign of weakness. Heather also explains when to use workplace resources like FMLA and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and shares practical ways to navigate loss while continuing to show up at work.

If you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, your health, or the life you thought you'd have, this episode will remind you that you don't have to carry it alone.

Connect with today’s guest, Heather Greenwell

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-greenwell-7434b11a7/   

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KJCsuqYSn/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mystic_insights_87?_r=1&_t=ZT-963RcfZwOlB 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

Are you a female professional over 35 experiencing unexplained brain fog, low energy, or irritability at work? 

In this episode of Coffee & Coaching, coach Karol Figueroa sits down with menopause coach Judy Hunter to shatter the silence around menopause in the corporate world. Together, they break down the critical differences between perimenopause, menopause (which is actually just a single day!), and postmenopause. 

Learn how silent hormonal shifts can drain your executive functioning, why symptoms can start in your mid-30s, and the life-changing impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

If you are ready to reclaim your confidence and stop piecemealing your symptoms, grab your coffee and tune in!

Connect with today’s guest, Judy Hunter

Website:  https://judythemenopausementor.com/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

Licensed psychotherapist Mendel Toron joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down the difference between everyday stress and full nervous system burnout and why logic alone won’t fix it.

Learn why separating work and life is an illusion, how to shift from automatic reactions to intentional responses, and why a forced pause might be exactly what your body needs. Mendel also introduces trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explain why chronic stress must be processed not suppressed.

If you feel stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you regulate your nervous system and stop fighting your own body.

Connect with today’s guest, Mendel Toron

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mendeltoron   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithmendel/
Website:  http://mendeltoron.com/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

Tech professional and PMP-certified leader Jessica Norwood joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down how financial stress, salary gaps, and “golden handcuffs” impact your career decisions.

Learn why having a financial Plan B increases your leverage at work, how lifestyle creep quietly traps you, and why talking about salaries is key to uncovering hidden pay gaps. Jessica also shares strategies to negotiate beyond your base salary and take control of your financial future.

If you’re avoiding your finances or feeling stuck in your job because of money, this episode will help you build confidence, clarity, and real financial power.

Connect with today’s guest, Jessica Norwood

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafnorwood/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesugardaddypodcast/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings 

Life Freedom Coach Mike Messeroff joins Karol Figueroa to unpack why high-achievers procrastinate on their true dreams and how fear, job security, and social conditioning keep them stuck.

Learn how to recognize the illusion of security, break free from people-pleasing, and understand why F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) drives inaction. Mike also introduces the “magic gap” to create clarity, and the concept of Memento Mori as a powerful reminder to stop waiting for “someday.”

If you feel stuck between what you should do and what you want to do, this episode will help you reconnect with your direction and take action.

Connect with today’s guest, Mike Messeroff

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemesseroff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemesseroff 

Website: https://mikemesseroff.com/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HiK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down why traditional time management doesn’t work for neurodivergent professionals and what to do instead.

Learn how to shift from time management to energy management, identify the hidden workplace patterns (like the Architect, Rescuer, and Imposter) that keep you stuck, and understand why burnout is often a sign of deeper misalignment. Cathy also introduces the concept of “Vitamin A” (executive function) and “Vitamin B” (identity + boundaries) as the key to sustainable performance.

Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or lead neurodivergent teams, this episode will help you work with your brain—not against it.

Connect with today’s guest, Cathy Rashidian

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cathyrashidian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proudlyadhd_coachcathy/ 

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings 

Crisis coach and former federal leader Zazy Lopez joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down what happens when burnout, stress, and personal crises collide with professional demands.

Learn how constant cognitive switching drains your energy, how to identify the real root causes of stress, and how to know whether you need a mentor, coach, or therapist. Zazy also shares her personal experience navigating major life disruptions while still showing up at work and why mastering the power of the pause is critical to avoid burnout.

If you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or operating under constant pressure, this episode gives you the tools to regulate, reset, and keep moving forward.

Connect with today’s guest, Zazy Lopez

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zazy-ivonne-lopez/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zazylopez/ 

Read her book: Slaying the Bar Exam

Meet your host: Karol Figueroa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/

Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help.

Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings