Mighty As A Mother

E54: From Tech Exec to Wellness Founder: Barbara Mighdoll on Rewriting Ambition in Motherhood


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In this empowering episode of Mighty as a Mother, we're joined by Barbara Mighdoll—former tech marketing executive turned wellness founder, motherhood advocate, and host of the New Modern Mom podcast. Barbara shares how motherhood sparked a radical redefinition of success and led her to launch MNT Studio, San Francisco's first wellness social club designed to support working moms, entrepreneurs, and women craving connection, balance, and well-being.

Barbara opens up about leaving behind the illusion of a "safe" corporate career, navigating burnout, and building a purpose-driven life and business. Whether you're a mom seeking better work-life balance, exploring a career pivot, or dreaming of launching your own business, this episode will give you tangible tools—and a whole lot of encouragement—to take the first step.

What You'll Learn:
  • How Barbara transitioned from tech executive to wellness entrepreneur

  • The 4 V's Framework (Values, Vision, Validation, Velocity) for making a career pivot with purpose

  • Why corporate jobs aren't always as secure as they seem—and what to consider before leaving

  • How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to save 20+ hours a week as a founder and mom

  • The truth behind the "4-day workweek" and what aligned work really looks like

  • How slow travel and a family summer in Portugal inspired her business vision

  • Simple, sustainable strategies to avoid burnout as a mompreneur

  • How to let go of perfectionism and reclaim your time using boundaries and delegation

Resources & Links Mentioned:
  • MNT Studio – San Francisco's Wellness Social Club for Women

  • New Modern Mom Podcast

  • Follow Barbara on Instagram: @newmodernmom

  • Learn more about family work-abroad programs: Boundless Life

  • Start using AI at home: ChatGPT

  • Tip: Search international schools for affordable summer camps abroad

Whether you're navigating a career change after becoming a mom, thinking about starting a women-led business, or simply want to feel more like yourself again—this episode is for you.

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