We’re juggling jobs, relationships, households, and, if we’re lucky, time to breathe. Jackie Waller, co-host of the Beauty, Bags & Bravo podcast, talks with Kara about the reality of holding multiple roles as women, and how she navigates being a researcher, wife, mom, friend, and creator. They get into why community is non-negotiable, how Bravo became her best therapy, and what it really means to honor the people in your life.

Chapters:

00:00 Wearing all the hats: life, work, motherhood, podcasting

01:45 What led Jackie to launch Beauty, Bags & Bravo

04:00 Her unexpected path into marketing research

06:10 Why Bravo TV hits so deep

08:45 Balancing her podcast with full-time work and family

11:30 Real talk about emotional labor and invisible work

14:00 Why girlfriends are the ultimate support system

16:15 Learning how to ask for help

18:40 What she’s teaching her kids about being human

20:10 The power of gratitude and daily appreciation

22:45 Redefining what “doing it all” means

25:00 Her favorite Bravo characters and why

28:15 What powerful really means to Jackie

30:30 The messy middle of self-care

32:00 Why staying in the lines doesn’t work

34:15 Advice for women who are overwhelmed but driven

36:00 Finding joy even in the chaos

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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