The Working Mother Experience

Working Mother Experience

Welcome to The Working Mother Experience - the podcast where we go beyond the highlight reel to uncover the real stories behind remarkable women balancing meaningful careers, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode, we sit down with leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, creators, and changemakers to explore the systems, decisions, challenges, and beliefs that shape their lives at work and at home.  Together, we'll uncover the operating systems, practical strategies, honest lessons, and thoughtful conversations designed to help working mothers thrive -not by chasing perfect balance, but by building lives that work for them.

  1. Jul 11

    Beyond the Baby: Rethinking the Fourth Trimester with Dr. Sonal Patel

    Guest: Dr. Sonal Patel Dr. Sonal Patel is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, breastfeeding specialist, and fourth-trimester expert with more than 20 years of experience in infant nutrition, postpartum care, and maternal well-being. She is the founder of Naya and co-founder of the Center for 4th Trimester Care, a physician-led nonprofit advancing maternal healthcare. Dr. Patel is also a TEDx speaker, published writer, author, and advocate for improving support for mothers and families. In this episode, we discuss: Why the fourth trimester deserves far more attention in healthcareThe realities of postpartum recovery and maternal mental healthThe importance of supporting the entire family - not just the babyHow AI can provide evidence-based support for new parents while complementing clinical carePractical strategies to help parents reduce stress and build confidence during the postpartum journeyLearn more Visit Naya: https://www.naya-app.ai/ Learn more about Dr. Patel's work and the Center for 4th Trimester Care through the Naya website. Follow The Working Mother Experience for more conversations with exceptional women sharing the leadership lessons, systems, and stories behind balancing career, family, and a meaningful life.

  2. May 23

    Episode #64: 'Moving Through Our Seasons' with Pei Ying, Engineer, Immigrant, Entrepreneur, Mother & Artist

    Meet Pei Ying, a resilient, transparent and insightful woman who is rediscovering her identity as not solely the 'reliable one' but as a whole and complete person, respecting and honouring all aspects of her soul.  We talk seasons of life, the transitions through each season, the repetition of seasons and how each presents its own unique challenges and opportunities for growth.  Thank you, Pei, for your honesty and generosity of spirit - it was a pleasure chatting with you about all things motherhood and personal evolution.

  3. Mar 13

    Episode #63: On Visiting the Bench Solo with Cayla Robinson, Advocate, Medical Parent, Mother of 2, Artist

    Today on the podcast, we connect with Cayla Robinson, mother of two boys, advocate for the more vulnerable, medical parent and artist. What has sat with me since our conversation is Cayla's ruthless honesty. Throughout our conversation, Cayla gently but firmly corrected my misinterpretations - she ensures you (our dear listener) know she sits with guilt, that she has made mistakes, and has experienced immense personal growth through this unexpected journey. Cayla's piece is a beautiful, but dark moonlit lake with mountains in the background. While beautiful, the story behind this place is rich and immensely symbolic for the journey she has been forced to move through.  I'm so grateful our paths collided at Camp Kindle, where I met Cayla at a retreat weekend for mothers at different stages of their child's cancer journey. As soon as I met Cayla, saw her piece, and experienced her honest smile, I knew there was something very special about her. You will too...enjoy.

  4. Jan 27

    Episode #62: Coming to a Close & Your Call to Action with WME Founder, Morgan Craig-Broadwith

    The Working Mother Experience closes its virtual gallery doors at the end of April (or possibly May) this year. After five years, we have decided it's time to close this chapter, giving space to other creative ideas and opportunities.  On the podcast, Morgan, WME Founder talks about the decision, ways to get involved and submit a piece of art before it's too late, and a light reflection on the transformative nature of this project.  To celebrate this close, we have a few unique calls to action and ways to get involved:  Be part of our Worldwide Evening of Mothers & Art - Host a paint evening with friends on Feb 13, 2026. If this night doesn't work, you can host another night and submit the art before March 31, 2026. You create the space, friends bring the supplies, we send the guide. Be part of our Time Capsule, a curated book showcasing the motherhood journey from 2021-2026. Submit your art by March 31 to be included.Be part of our Final Exhibition. All art submitted to the Time Capsule will be included in our closing exhibition, date to be confirmed, located in Calgary, AB.For other ways to get involved or for details on submitting your art, email us at workingmotherexperience@gmail.com.  Be part of the art!

  5. 2025-11-16

    Episode #61: "We Get To Do This" with Kinia Romanowska, Founder, Entrepreneur, Mother & Artist

    Meet Kinia Romanowska, powerhouse entrepreneur, mother of three, founder. I left my conversation with Kinia uplifted and refocused on what matters, hearing her advice exactly at the time I needed to hear it.  Kinia runs and owns the company, Pros & Babes, helping professional STEM mothers find work / home synergy (not balance), helping them to find career, wealth and family abundance and alignment. She has successfully grown her business to a full-time career, employing staff to help her make the magic happen.  In our conversation, Kinia reminds listeners (and me) about the importance of our language. That using phrases like "the motherhood penalty" shifts our focus to the negative vs the incredible wonder and joy of being able to work and mother. She reminds us that "we get to do this" and that not so long ago, this wasn't an option for most women.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Any time with Kinia is time well spent and I'm so grateful she does what she does, supporting other women to reach their full potential in all facets of life.  https://www.prosandbabes.com/

  6. 2025-09-14

    Episode #60: "Finding the Person You Are Amidst the Mess" with Karemi Dye-Wilson, Nurse, Artist, Homeschooler, and Mother

    My conversation with Karemi was so fascinating, we had to do it in two parts - one conversation wasn't enough.  Karemi shares her journey as a mother of four, former delivery nurse, the transition to homeschooling and how beneficial it has been for her family, and her connection to nature through her garden. Karemi also dives into her experience supporting one of her children and family navigate cancer and, her own recent journey with cancer.  I was struck by Karemi's grace, and her thoughtful, humble reflections. She seems to take everything in stride, moving like water through the endless twists and turns of life. Perhaps it is the intentionality behind her decisions that help enable this mindset and fluidity, the trust that she and her husband are making the right choices to best support their family.  Thank you, Karemi, for sharing your wisdom with us and inspiring others to consider their choices and perhaps, become more intentional in their thoughts, energetics and actions.

  7. 2025-07-22

    Episode #59: On Not Having to be Perfect with Kirsten Eeuwes, Engineer, Creative, Mother & Artist

    Today on the podcast we meet Kirsten Eeuwes, Engineer, Creative, Mother & Artist.  What struck me about Kirsten is her unrelenting, yet calm commitment to making intentional choices everyday related to her parenting and working to maximize her energy and wellbeing. Kirsten highlights the importance of her mindset which guides how and when she checks her phone, how she manages her calendar and all the structural shifts she has made to best support her work, family and herself. Kirsten speaks to her use of water colours for her painting and "not being perfect", allowing the colours to blend and merge, a perfect parallel to working and parenting. She shares openly about leaving the dirty dishes if the tradeoff means more sleep and better energy and alignment the next day, something we could all benefit from once and a while! There are so many nuggets of wisdom in this short conversation - I am so grateful to have learned from Kirsten; I walked away inspired and infused to better manage my mindset and the structure of my days to better optimize my energy levels.  Thank you, Kirsten!

  8. 2025-07-05

    Episode #58: Finding Hope Even In the Smoke with Tiffany Faught, Teacher, Artist, Medical Parent and Mother

    Meet Tiffany Faught- an incredibly thoughtful, honest and soulful mother of three. I was struck by Tiffany's ability to lean into the incredibly awful while simultaneously remaining grounded and authentically connected to the present moment. And connected to the present moment she must be for Tiffany is the firefighter for her family as they move through a never-ending blaze of medical facilities, practitioners and treatments. Her young son has cancer and treatments will continue for another few years.  My path crossed with Tiffany at the Kick Ass Mothers Retreat, hosted in at the incredible Camp Kindle just outside of Calgary. This retreat, geared towards mothers who have children moving through cancer or who have lost children to cancer, offers mothers a moment to relax, unwind, paint, drum, walk and rest.  When Tiffany shared her piece at the workshop, a forest fire, shivers ran down my spine. I was deeply moved by the piece and the story Tiffany had to share, hoping that one day to better understand how one still has the hope that regrowth after the fire will come.  Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing a piece of your soul, for highlighting the losses that come with a diagnosis, and not always the losses you expect, and the profound impact it has had on you and your family. I am so grateful for this conversation and your willingness to have it.

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Welcome to The Working Mother Experience - the podcast where we go beyond the highlight reel to uncover the real stories behind remarkable women balancing meaningful careers, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode, we sit down with leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, creators, and changemakers to explore the systems, decisions, challenges, and beliefs that shape their lives at work and at home.  Together, we'll uncover the operating systems, practical strategies, honest lessons, and thoughtful conversations designed to help working mothers thrive -not by chasing perfect balance, but by building lives that work for them.

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  • Creator
    Working Mother Experience
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Working Mother Experience
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