Mamas At Work Podcast Suzanne La Forgia

In today's episode, I have a conversation with my mom, Debbie Bussart.   I had a hard time editing this one down - we talked for over an hour! - but I think I managed to get it down to the good parts about her work and career journey.  I helped her see that she actually had a career!  Mom is part of the "Silent Generation", the ones that paved the way for Baby Boomers and Gen X.  Silent generation characteristics include discipline, upholding of values, gratitude and an appreciation for the “simplicities” in life. They are best characterized by a strong sense of determination and willpower.   This definition exemplifies my mom.  

If you are lucky enough, as I am, to still have your parents with us on the Earth, interview them and record it.  You'll be so happy you did.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on the podcast, send them my way to suzanne@mamasatworkpodcast.com  






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In today's episode, I have a conversation with my beloved cousin James.  You may be wondering, why the heck?  He's not a Mama! He's not, but he was raised by a working mama, my Auntie Ann, and is married to his working mama, Martina, and he spent time as the stay at home dad.  So, his perspective is a good one!  And, I love talking with him.  You get to be a fly on the wall as we discuss a wide range of Mamas At Work related topics including the immune systems of the Amish.  That's right.
James is an amazing person and I'd say that even if he wasn't my cousin.  I only aspire to be as hilarious and smart as he is.  You can read way more about James at www.jamesdonahower.com  and on all the social places.


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I have known my friend Jodi James for several years. She is poised, funny, driven - a hard worker with a heart of gold.  We talk about how the torment of being a working mom can tear at us and she shares the triggers that drove her to make decisions about her career and life at home.  I bet many working mamas can relate.  I sure do!   Jodi, I'll always have your back my friend!
Here is more from Jodi.  Get ready to belly laugh!
Ok, here’s 3 of my fave videos from Cat & Nat but go to their YouTube too & just scroll through the titles – so funny, they are my guilty pleasure!  Their posts on FB are more about “feeling normal” (no matter what kind of mom you are).
https://youtu.be/z3Z1qp806Fs - D bomb about marriage & kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT_MQbfkCwI – Parent Teacher (I watched this one right after my first Parent/Teacher meeting for Wade where he was having some behavioral issues in Pre-K so it spoke to me!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUnErG8o-X0 – 90s Mom (they had it easy!)
Enjoy!  Also, have you heard of the Mom Project?  Check it out if you haven’t - https://themomproject.com/

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Carrie Fabris, CEO/Founder, CareerFrame 

Segment #1: Meet her family, Andres, Lucas and Lala! 

Segment #2: How her kids came along with her career journey Moms can absolutely have a career they love! After a long career at Google, Travelocity, Sabre, Startups she stepped out of corporate roles when her kids were young, then realized by month five she missed her team. That’s when she decided to pivot and put up her “freak flag” to career coach. 

Segment #3: How fear impacted her trajectory. She went back to what was easy. Although during this time she published a children’s book about Fans for her so,. Fans are Fantastic! Still, the travel back in Corporate took its toll. 

Segment #4: Getting back into her business at CareerFrame full time. She is a certified StrengthsFinder Coach. She explains her 10% edge. 

Segment #5: Carrie shares how her mothering style affects her managerial style and vice versa. Spoiler alert: her kids taught her so much…patience, problem solving from a different perspective and that being with them highlighted for her that she really wanted a career – and that is okay! Tip: give yourself some grace if you drop something. Communicating with your partners/husbands is so key. 

Segment #6: Back to CareerFrame – where she now has more individual clients than ever. Mostly working moms ages 30-50. She’s been growing her business through word of mouth, supported by social media. 

Segment #7: A little coaching for me and a promise to follow up in six months. "When it really, really matters to the heart you will do it!" 

Carrie’s favorite Quote: Where focus goes, energy flows.. 

Resources from this episode: 

Connect with Carrie on LinkedIn

Connect with Carrie on Facebook    Request a complimentary consultation, you won’t regret it! 

Buy her children's book, Fans are Fantastic




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Follow along as I start my passion project podcast, Mamas At Work. For 2+ years this has been sitting on my heart to do and after overthinking it, I'm ripping the bandaid off and just doing it. These conversations are meant to give time and space for mamas to share how they balance (or don't) their careers and life at home. Follow along with me on Instagram @mamasatworkpodcast

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