Modern Witch Mama

Do you want to maximize your productivity and achieve your goals without burning out, or adding more to your already full to-do list as a working mom?

In this podcast episode, Kelli chats with Cara, an amazing mom, former teacher and mom empowerment and productivity coach whose mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, schedules, health, and themselves!

Kelli talks to Cara all about developing systems and routines as busy moms, so we can take control of our lives, maximize the results we get from our goals and live the life that we're inspired to live following our purpose.

Cara also shares her journey from wanting to become a teacher to becoming a hands-on mom and an entrepreneur. Cara reminds us how we have to be intentional with what we do and that our mindset must align with our principles and values in life and business.

They also talked about:

05:01 Becoming an entrepreneur

07:06 Dying inside while looking successful

08:43 Helping women around the globe reach their dreams

10:52 Being broke and still thriving

12:07 Imposter Syndrome and bouncing back from it

16:02 Fitting all the pieces together

18:30 Working from home

22:06 Being realistic and intentional

25:05 Starting with a vision

30:57 Knowing the next step

35:01 External and internal motivations

39:32 Prayer time

Cara believes that every mom should be empowered to chase after their dreams and goals despite the different circumstances we face in life. She reminds us how to show grace and kindness to ourselves, especially when time gets rough. 

Check out Cara Harvey on social:

Website: A Purpose Driven Mom

Instagram: @apurposedrivenmom

Podcast: A Purpose Driven Mom

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Do you want to finally overcome burnout once and for all, and cultivate a joy-filled and sustainable career that is "burnout proof?" Then you need to listen to this episode!!

You might be rolling your eyes thinking, "Okay, overcome burnout for good? Sure, yeah right." But, Errin is here to tell you that it is possible, with time and a willingness to finally start making the changes you need to get out of the drowning pool of burnout.

This week, Kelli talks to Errin, a physician and life coach, and they talk about going from a burnt out family medicine physician to a badass mom. Errin candidly shares her struggles with finding purpose in the pursuit of wanting to become the mom she wants for her kids and the person she wants to be for her family and friends. Errin believes every woman deserves a joy-filled and sustainable career and is here to teach you, the severely burnt out mom, how to do just that!

Burnout is responsible for 120,000 deaths a year and in high-pressure firms, healthcare costs are nearly 50% higher than at other organizations. 

Press Play to discover Errin's life-changing advice:

03:59 #MessyMomMoment

05:56 Finishing up Family Medicine Residency

07:20 Deciding to quit work

10:26 Why am I not happy?

13:44 A doctor to doctors, a mom to moms

15:23 The change brought about by burnout

17:51 Just breathe

19:24 Claiming our power back

27:15 Recognizing who you are 

30:09 Finding that badass woman in you

33:57 You are the golden goose

36:43 Staying intentional with your sleep

41:44 I don’t have to do anything

46:15 Asking for help

Errin was inspired to go beyond band-aid fixes and offer a sustainable change to anyone who needs it in the dire moments of their lives. She reminds us that no matter where you go, you have to take good care of yourself because everything starts within you.

Check out more of Errin Weisman's resources:

Website: www.burntouttobadass,com

Instagram: @burnt_out_to_badass

Do you want to finally let go of the perfectionism and unrealistic expectations that are holding you back from taking care of yourself and truly enjoying your journey of Motherhood?

In this week's episode, Kelli chats with Jaclyn, a Life Coach and Certified Health and Wellness Coach, who helps moms ditch the unrealistic expectations of motherhood so they can have less stress and more joy.

They dive into how Jaclyn helps other moms let go of all the "shoulds" so they can finally enjoy being great moms.

Jaclyn stresses on how the overwhelming unrealistic expectations of motherhood can strain our relationship with our family, friends and most of all, ourselves.

Kelli and Jaclyn also get real about letting go of perfection, getting past the mom guilt, and cultivating self-care, self-love, and self-compassion.

They also talked about:

03:05 Being happily married

08:45 Getting past the exhaustion of being a mom

10:43 Taking time to take care of ourselves

13:08 Enjoying motherhood more

15:21 Balancing responsibilities

20:39 Brainstorming

24:40 Dealing with non-negotiables

26:46 Coming from a place of love and compassion

28:50 Hands Free Mama

31:26 Sharing the joys and the challenges

Jaclyn reminds us that we can’t pour from an empty cup and that we have to replenish our energy and remind ourselves to spare us the grace and space to be at peace with our own body and mind, before becoming anyone else for others. We can only keep up for so long and so intentional rest is necessary.

Check out Hands Free Mama by Rachel Macy Stafford:

Hands-Free Mama

Learn more about Jaclyn Zubiena:

Website: Jaclyn Zubiena

Instagram: Jaclyn| Coach for Moms (@jaclynzubiena) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook: Jaclyn Zubiena Coaching - Home | Facebook

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Who is this course for? Moms who are looking for an actionable plan to build their online business, whether you want to build a side hustle, an online biz to replace your day job, or you're

Do you want to live your champagne life as a working mom, and find the joy in the little things while setting up your life and career for success?

In this week's episode, Kelli talks with Danielle, an amazing mom and CEO of Bubbles and Babes, and they talked about living your champagne life as a working mom. They delved into helpful tips of maximizing your work space and schedule, as well as getting to understand yourself more in the process.

They also talked about:

04:24 Settling down with twin boys

06:15 Bubbles and Babes Inc.

07:47 Finding a community in the wee hours

10:12 Identity confusion post-partum

14:31 Recognizing who we are, what we need and what we don’t need

15:58 Finding that silver lining

17:38 Celebrating the small moments

19:08 ”Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is an opportunity for me to rise.”

21:14 Taking in the lessons

25:01 Self pep-talk

32:00 Self-care and becoming your fullest form

33:28 Your morning routine

35:56 ”How do I set myself up for success?”

39:02 Bozoma Saint John and Michelle Obama 

41:40 Investing in what matters to you

Juggling between being a mom and a businesswoman can often be straining, but embracing both roles will always be something to be proud of. Doing so, it matters that you take time to realign your goals with your vision and purpose. Doing so will create a ripple of intentional positive effects that will ultimately help build the life of your dreams.

Check out Bozoma Saint John’s ‘The Badass Workshop’:

https://www.thebadassworkshop.com

And Michelle Obama’s Podcast:

Spotify: The Michelle Obama Podcast

To find out more about Danielle Vardaro, head on over to:

Website: bubblesandbabesinc.com

Instagram: @bubblesandbabes

Find her "Branding Bundle" for working moms where you wi

In this first episode of Season #2 of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast I talk about:

1. Setting time for intentional rest as an actual goal

2. Getting away from the "hustle" culture

3. Giving ourselves the space, grace and time to process situations, events and emotions to build our resilience

4. How NOT RESTING can be detrimental and lead us into a constant Burnout Cycle

Grab your favorite cup of coffee, tea or wine and join in the conversation!

Go to https://theworkingmomcollective.com/purpose today to sign-up to be the first to know about my Brand-New Course "The Rockstar Working Mama Business Launch." 

Mama, you are feeling stuck…You’ve been in the burnout cycle for awhile and you’re not sure what steps you could take toward a better work/family life integration. You crave freedom from the typical 9-to-5, and you are certain there has to be a better way to this #workingmom life. I’ve been in your shoes, and want to help you discover your true passions and dreams so you can find your zone of genius without sacrificing your family life along the way. If this sounds like what you need in your life, join the waitlist today!

More details to come in upcoming podcast episodes, on the blog and on Instagram @theworkingmomcollective

Get on the Waitlist to be the first to know when the course is available!!

Go to theworkingmomcollective.com/purpose

Happy Inauguration Day, Friends! A little message from me about the importance of this day as a woman in America, as a working mom, and as an American.

Celebrate today with your daughters, sons, husbands, families - It's AMAZING that we are here at this day, January 20, 2021.

I will be back next week on the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast with brand-new episodes for Season 2!

Episode 20 of Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast is a summary and wrap-up of all of the amazing conversations I had with some of the bravest, smartest and rock-star mamas that I've ever talked to.

Listen in for episode summaries in case you missed earlier shows; I outline all of the topics and themes we went over in Season 1 in this special solo episode.

I'm so thankful for the amazing journey this podcast has taken me on in 2020. In a year that has been uncertain for many of us, hosting this podcast and having these vulnerable conversations with moms from across the world has been absolutely life-giving.

If I learned anything this past year, it is that you can take a less-than-ideal situation and spin it into something that has the power to positively impact others that have gone through similar struggles and have unique motherhood stories to share.

I cannot wait to release Season #2 in 2021!

Thank you for supporting my dream, and listening to my conversations/confessions each week!

If you are loving the content on Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast, please Rate and Review! I read every single review and am so thankful for the moms I'm reaching across the world. It's been such an amazing journey this Season 1, and I cannot wait to release Season 2 coming in 2021! All Reviews posted in the month of December will be eligible to receive a Giveaway pack featuring awesome #workingmama products. I appreciate your continued support of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast!

Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast Giveaway
Go to https://theworkingmomcollective.com/giveaway for complete details!

If you are loving the content on Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast, please Rate and Review! I read every single review and am so thankful for the moms I’m reaching across the world. It’s been such an amazing journey this Season 1, and I cannot wait to release Season 2 coming in 2021! All Reviews posted in the month of December will be eligible to receive a Giveaway pack featuring awesome #workingmama products. I appreciate your continued support of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast!

Podcast Giveaway Details:

In celebration of wrapping up Season #1 of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast, I am hosting a giveaway for listeners! It’s been such an amazing first season, and I’m excitedly prepping for Season #2 coming in 2021.

All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast in Apple podcasts, screen shot the review and send me a DM on Instagram of the screen shot, @theworkingmomcollective

or send an email to [email protected]

For 2 extra entries to win>>>>>>>

1. Follow all of the amazing mamas tagged in this post on Instagram.
2. Sign-up for The Working Mom Collective email list, at https://theworkingmomcollective.com, where you’ll get my Free 5-day Working Mom Challenge sent to you plus receive a weekly newsletter filled with goodies, announcements and my favorite book/podcast/blog recommendations and working mama related news and tips.

I’m very excited to announce an amazing prize pack featuring products from mamas that have been guests on the podcast this season!

1. “Word to Your Mother” Journal from @letmamaworkit

2. Working Mama Coffee Mug from @confessionsofacorporatemom

In Episode 19 of Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast I talk to Sabra Ritter from Beautiful Chaos Blog, about her journey through postpartum anxiety, her career progression and how she navigated the very real struggles she faced as a new mom.

This is such a raw and vulnerable episode, and I want to thank Sabra for opening up so much about this sensitive topic.

I hope you can resonate with her story, and realize that there is HOPE when it comes to healing from postpartum anxiety and depression. You are NOT IN THIS ALONE.

There are lots of moms that have experienced similar things as you, and we are here for you.

Follow Sabra on Instagram @BeautifulChaos.Blog

Check out her Blog, Beautiful Chaos where she writes about motherhood, working, raising babies, and trying to “have it all”, while staying sane. Sounds a lot like the mission and purpose behind Confessions of a Working Mom!

Podcast Giveaway:

In celebration of wrapping up Season #1 of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast, I am hosting a giveaway for listeners! It's been such an amazing first season, and I'm excitedly prepping for Season #2 coming in 2021.

All you have to do is leave a review of the podcast in Apple podcasts, screen shot the review and send me a DM on Instagram of the screen shot, @theworkingmomcollective

or send an email to [email protected]

I'm very excited to announce an amazing prize pack featuring products from mamas that have been guests on the podcast this season!

1. "Word to Your Mother" Journal from @letmamaworkit

2. Working Mama Coffee Mug from @confessionsofacorporatemom

3. One-Hour Free Consultation with Kim Didrikson of Learning Motherhood (Our maternity and return to work coaches can support you from pregnancy, preparing to return back to work, and adjusting to becoming a working mom. We are here for you every step of the way.)

4. Virtual Coffee Date and Personal Branding Assessment with Danielle Vardaro of @BubblesandBabes

5. Village Audit with Emily Siegel of @theconnectedmomlife

(The Village Audit Exercise gives you a clear picture of what you could use more of to enjoy truly life-giving connections and support as a mom. After completing the audit, enjoy a 20-minute consult with Emily from The Connected Mom Life.)

6. Mama Compliment cards from @ourrobinsnest

7. Working Mom T-Shirt from Carmen Benton, @theconfidentworkingmom

8. Website Audit or Consultation from Kelli Femrite. In addition to running The Working Mom Collective and hosting the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast I also run a creative and technical web design and marketing agency. I'd love to offer a 30-minute free consultation to evaluate your website, or give you some pointers on how to create a website so you can pursue your dreams in 2021!

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In this week’s Episode 18 of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast I am chatting with Marisa Lonic, founder of Mama Work It, who focuses on time-saving tips for busy mamas and time management even when we think that we can’t possibly fit in another routine or item on our to-do lists.

Marisa makes Time Management for busy moms easier to grasp, and shares her tips and tricks in her book, “Time Momagement.”

In this episode we dive into letting go of perfection in motherhood and being intentional with our time as moms so we can accomplish our goals. Because as moms, our goals are important. Our goals matter, and Marisa gives moms some great tips that actually do not take much time each day to implement.

We also talk about how as moms we must believe in our worthiness of doing things we want to do for ourselves.

As a mom who is continuously searching for time management tips that I can actually implement into my life, this conversation was a real eye-opener for some tangible ways we can start to in Marisa’s words, “Balance your own ambition and wanting to be a kick-ass mom.”

We wrap up the conversation talking about what it means to tend to your own goals and desires as a working mom. “When you feel good, you do good,” says Marisa.

That couldn’t be a truer statement! Take the time for you, mama, because once you do, you’ll realize how much you truly needed that time in order to balance the other areas of your life as mom, spouse, daughter, friend, the list goes on.

I hope you enjoy this episode and remember to take time for you this holiday season, mama.

If you are loving the content on Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast, please Rate and Review! I read every single review and am so thankful for the moms I’m reaching across the world. It’s been such an amazing journey this Season 1, and I cannot wait to release Season 2 coming in 2021! All Reviews posted in the month of December will be eligible to receive a Giveaway pack featuring awesome #workingmama products (including a copy of Marisa Lonic’s “Word To Your Mother” Journal!!) Two runners up will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card! I appreciate your continued support of the Confessions of a Working Mom Podcast!