Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...)

Y'all need to let me know if this works...but today, I'm taking Closing Time by Semisonic to guide us to choose our personal path to walk to the end of 2025.

If you're like me, you remember this song from the roller skating rink, and it's been in my head on repeat lately. The lyrics are more impactful than I remember (duh, I was 12), and I think it gives us a perfect, yet unconventional, guide to thinking through how we want to finish 2025.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. Yeah.

The energy in this episode is CONTAGIOUS! Britanie Ramirez has the best wisdom and advice for flat out living life and you're going to love this interview .

We discuss parenting, friendship and overcoming challenges in your relationships. I cannot wait for you to hear more!

Meet Britanie:

She is a licensed professional counselor, parenting coach, conference speaker, but her most important work happens at home. Britanie is a mom of 5, ranging in ages 5-21. She knows what it's like to juggle soccer practices, snack negotiations, sibling arguments, and is trying her best to juggle parenting young children and adult children simultaneously.

She believes family life doesn't have to feel like constant chaos (even if it sometimes looks that way). Whether it's helping parents show up with more patience, couples remember why they picked each other, or moms finally get a moment to breathe, she loves walking with people through the messy and meaningful parts of family life.

At home, she is just like every other parent; trying to raise good humans, laugh through the meltdowns (her's and the kids'), and create a home that feels rooted and resilient. Diet Pepsi helps. So does humor. And so does remembering that none of us are in this alone.

TikTok: @TalkWithBrit

Instagram:

personal- @ramirezclan

therapy- @talk_with_brit

Email: [email protected]

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Vilona Michael - marketing strategist, connector, and founder of V.Marketing. What unfolded was one of those life-giving conversations that felt both intentional and organic in the most beautiful way.

We dive into the power of friendship, the slow and steady work of building a business, and the very real tension of mom-guilt. Vilona shares honestly about making time for connection, self-care, and the relationships that sustain us; reminding us that growth (in business and life) takes time, intention, and community.

I left this conversation feeling like I could do anything, and it all starts with simply putting yourself out there. I think you’ll leave feeling the same.

About Vilona Michael:
For 15 years, Vilona has led V.Marketing, a full-service agency specializing in helping brands connect with their audiences through innovative, cost-effective strategies. From influencer marketing to social media to PR, her “connection magic” has amplified districts, businesses, and communities alike. Known for her white-glove approach, Vilona believes deeply in the power of storytelling and would love to hear yours—whether over coffee or happy hour.

You can find Vilona online at:

vilonamarketing.com

Instagram: @VMarketing

LinkedIn: Vilona Michael

Facebook: Vilona Michael Marketing

This is a quick episode that gives a high-level overview of our new community program Whole Village.

I'm inviting you to please apply to join the beta test, inaugural cohort and help us get this right.

Jump over to the @MomWhoWorks instagram page to link in bio! And send me a message there if you have questions.

We are so much better together.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Lisa Zwikl—CSO at SmartAcre and a marketing leader who’s built her career in spaces as diverse as the Department of Defense and high-growth SaaS startups.

Lisa shares how owning your agency as a business owner isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about reclaiming power in your personal and professional life. We explore how AI has become her go-to thought partner, offering practical benefits in both work and home life, and discuss the importance of using tech to create breathing room—not more pressure.

Lisa opens up about her journey through infertility and how that season reshaped her view on time, work, and family. Now a working mom, she brings honesty and clarity to the ever-shifting juggle of career and motherhood, including how she practices ruthless prioritization—a perfect companion to our Summer of Intentional Discomfort series.

If you’re navigating motherhood, leadership, or life transitions and want real talk on how to stay focused on what matters most, this episode is for you.

You can find Lisa online at LinkedIn & her Website.

If you love Taylor + Travis, this episode is for you.

If you do not love Taylor + Travis, this episode is still for you (but we also are sad for you).

This episode drops a fun and spontaneous announcement of the next offering coming soon from Mom Who Works -- Whole Village.

There is power in connection and community but it must be accessible to others. We can build that-- and we want your input! Listen in.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with muralist and artist Hayley Owen—and leave the conversation feeling both grounded and inspired. Hayley shares what it looks like to build a counter-cultural life by design, not default. One where values come first, business second.

We talk about making decisions that honor what truly lasts, even when it means stepping into intentional discomfort. From choosing a slower pace to crafting a creative career that aligns with her vision for family and future, Hayley reminds us that peace is often found not in ease, but in alignment.

This one is for anyone rethinking success and craving a life that feels as beautiful on the inside as it looks from the outside.

@byhayleyowen or her  website hayleyowen.com.

In this episode, I’m talking about making magic in everyday moments with my kids—not just for them, but for me too. Because the truth is, the best chapters of our lives aren’t just in the highlight reels; they’re happening right now, in real time.

I’m also sharing a brand-new affirmation I wrote for our Mom Who Works community—one that reminds us to infuse joy, whimsy, and intention into the mundane so it transforms into something extraordinary.

I am thrilled to be here, right here and right now, with the people entrusted to my care.

I seek to inject joy and happiness into every day moments. 

From the grandest gesture to the tiniest treat, I find whimsy to be a worthwhile pursuit to transform the mundane into magic.

I’m living some of the very best chapters of my life today, in real time— and it’s worthy of my best work because I’m worthy of many best days ever too. 

I am a mom who works— and I am a mom who makes the magic.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Stacy Scalfaro—teacher, counselor, wife, daughter, and proudly, mom. While the conversation was unexpectedly riddled with interruptions, it only added to our summer challenge theme of intentional discomfort and the growth that comes with it.

Stacy shares thoughtful wisdom on parenting through transition—supporting our kids as they grow into independence and learning to loosen our grip with grace. With honesty and heart Stacey invites us into the tender and transformational season of becoming an empty nester.

Whether you’re approaching that season or just feeling the early hints of it, this episode offers perspective, peace, and the reminder that letting go can be just as meaningful as holding on.

You can follow Stacy on instagram at @stacygwen262.

You can order the Task Keeper pad that connected Stacy & Jenna HERE.

If we increase gratitude we can decrease guilt, and that's what the goal of today's episode is for each and every person listening. By crafting a daily checklist, you can trust you are doing what you say you want to do. If we choose gratitude, we can map it out with more intention and attention to how we spend our time.

Inspired by The Office quote "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them," this episode will leave you with a tangible plan to build your checklist-- and even free printable available here: https://linktr.ee/momwhoworks