Steel Toes and Sippy Cups

The Mental Load Nobody Talks About 🧠💭

Have you ever felt like your brain has 47 tabs open at the same time? 😂 Between motherhood, work, relationships, bills, appointments, the house, and everybody else’s needs, sometimes it feels like you’re carrying a whole world in your head.

In this episode, we’re talking about the mental load—the invisible planning, remembering, worrying, and organizing that nobody always sees.

We’re talking about feeling overwhelmed, asking for help, communicating before you reach your breaking point, and remembering that being capable doesn’t mean you have to carry everything alone.

Because sometimes you don’t need a vacation… you just need 10 minutes where nobody says “MOM!” 😂

Grab your sippy cup and let’s talk about it. 🥤🎙️

Real Mom Life. Real Work Life. Real Conversations.

Clock out. Mama up. ❤️

It’s my BIRTHDAY! 🎉🩷 And this episode is all about me!

As I step into 28, I’m looking back at the lessons life has taught me—the hard ones, the beautiful ones, and the ones I’m still learning.

From motherhood and relationships to friendships, work, growing up, protecting my peace, chasing my dreams, and learning to love myself along the way… I’m sharing 28 things I’ve learned by 28.

This is more than just a birthday episode. It’s a little reflection on how far I’ve come, the woman I’m becoming, and everything I’m leaving behind as I step into this next chapter.

So grab your sippy cup—or your birthday drink 😂—and celebrate 28 with me! 🥂🩷

Here’s to another year of growing, learning, and becoming.

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Clock out. Mama up. 🩷

Between work, motherhood, relationships, and taking care of everybody else, it’s easy to forget about you. But who are you when you take off the hard hat and step away from all the roles you carry?

In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, we’re talking about identity, motherhood, work, dreams, and finding your way back to the woman underneath it all. You don’t have to stop being a mom, a partner, or a hard-working woman—you just have to remember that you’re still a person with your own dreams, passions, and happiness.

So take a minute, breathe, and ask yourself:

“Who am I outside of work?”

Because sometimes, finding yourself again starts with simply remembering that you’re still in there. 🩷

Real Mom Life. Real Work Life. Real Conversations.

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Clock out. Mama up.

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1: We’re Back, Baby!

Season 2 is officially HERE! 🩷

In this special season premiere, we’re catching up, looking back at where Steel Toes & Sippy Cups started, and talking about everything I’ve learned along the way.

I’m sharing why I started this podcast, what this journey has meant to me, and what you can expect from Season 2—including more guests, more laughs, deeper conversations, and of course… a little tea! 😂

Most importantly, we’re talking about the heart behind this podcast: creating a space where women can be real, share their stories, encourage each other, and know that they’re never alone.

Season 1 was just the beginning.

Same steel toes. Same sippy cups. A whole new season. 🩷👷‍♀️🍼

🎙️ Real Mom Life.
👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.
🩷 Real Conversations.

We made it to TEN episodes! 🥹🩷

In this special episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m taking you back to the beginning and sharing the story behind why I started this podcast, what I’ve learned along the way, and what this journey has meant to me.

From motherhood and working in a male-dominated industry to putting myself out there and having my very first guests, these first 10 episodes have been full of lessons, laughs, challenges, and so many meaningful conversations.

Most importantly, I’m talking about why I wanted to create a space where women can hear real stories and know they’re not alone.

And this is only the beginning. 👷‍♀️🩷

Thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared an episode, followed along, or supported me in any way. This milestone wouldn’t be the same without you.

Here’s to the next 10! 🥂🎙️

Real Mom Life.Real Work Life.Real Conversations.

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Sometimes we get so caught up in work, motherhood, responsibilities, and everything on our never-ending to-do lists that we forget to simply slow down.

In this quick vacation episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, we’re talking about why rest isn’t laziness, why we shouldn’t feel guilty for taking a break, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is breathe, recharge, and enjoy the life you’re working so hard for.

So take a deep breath, put your feet up, and give yourself permission to rest. 🌴🩷

Because rest is part of the hustle.

🎙️ Real Mom Life.
👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.
🩷 Real Conversations.

As women, we wear so many hats. We’re moms, partners, daughters, friends, coworkers, and dreamers—and sometimes we feel like we’re supposed to do it all without ever getting tired.

In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, we’re talking about the pressure to be everything to everyone, the guilt that comes with saying no, and why it’s okay to ask for help.

We’re talking about giving ourselves grace, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and remembering that our worth isn’t measured by how much we accomplish in a day.

You don’t have to do it all.

You don’t have to carry it all.

And you definitely don’t have to be everything to everyone to be enough.

🩷 Real Mom Life.

👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.

🎙️ Real Conversations.

Episode 7: Behind the Hard Hat: More Than Meets the Eye

This week on Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m excited to welcome another incredible guest for an honest conversation about life, work, relationships, and everything in between.

We talk about the journey behind the hard hat, the lessons learned along the way, the importance of having a strong support system, and how life outside of work shapes who we are. It’s a conversation filled with laughs, real moments, and reminders that every person has a story worth hearing.

Whether you work in the trades, you’re balancing family and career, or you simply enjoy hearing authentic conversations, I hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and inspired.

Because behind every hard hat is a person with dreams, challenges, and a story that matters.

🩷 Real Mom Life.

👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.

🎙️ Real Conversations.

Episode 6: Protecting Your Peace Isn’t Selfish

When was the last time you chose yourself without feeling guilty?

As moms, women, and hardworking professionals, we often feel like we have to say “yes” to everything and everyone. We carry the weight of work, family, friendships, and expectations—until one day we realize we’re completely running on empty.

In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, we’re talking about why protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. From setting healthy boundaries to letting go of the need to please everyone, this conversation is a reminder that taking care of yourself allows you to better care for the people you love.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost yourself while trying to be everything for everyone, this episode is for you.

You deserve peace.

You deserve rest.

And you don’t have to apologize for choosing either.

🩷 Real Mom Life.

👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.

🎙️ Real Conversations.

Episode 6: It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out

Have you ever felt like everyone else has life figured out except you?

Whether you’re trying to balance work, motherhood, school, relationships, or simply figuring out who you’re becoming, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. But the truth is, most of us are learning as we go.

In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m opening up about the pressure to have everything together, the fear of starting something new, and why it’s okay to take life one step at a time. Sometimes growth doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from having the courage to keep moving forward.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to chase a dream, make a change, or simply give yourself a little grace, this episode is for you.

Take a deep breath, trust the process, and remember—you don’t have to have it all figured out to be exactly where you’re meant to be.

🩷 Real Mom Life.

👷‍♀️ Real Work Life.

🎙️ Real Conversations.