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Denise Tallcott
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Redefining YOU in this Season of Life Empowering working moms to break free from “mom-guilt,” raise good kids and thrive in careers.

  1. Episode 53: Leadership That Restores: Confidence, Repair, and Real Influence with Jamie Hansen of Alloy Solutions

    1 DAY AGO

    Episode 53: Leadership That Restores: Confidence, Repair, and Real Influence with Jamie Hansen of Alloy Solutions

    Leadership doesn’t stop when the workday ends — and for many working moms, it often feels heavier than ever.  In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Jamie Hansen, founder of Alloy Solutions, Maxwell Leadership–certified coach, and longtime counselor-turned-leadership developer, to explore what it truly means to lead with confidence, connection, and purpose.  Together, they unpack the concept of redemptive leadership — a way of leading rooted in self-awareness, restoration, and relationship rather than perfection or pressure. Jamie shares why high achievers often struggle with self-criticism, how “connection before correction” transforms leadership at work and at home, and why repair is often more powerful than getting it right the first time.  This conversation bridges leadership and motherhood, offering practical insight for women who are leading teams, families, and themselves — often all at once.  If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility, questioned your influence, or wondered if there’s a healthier way to lead without burning out, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded that leadership doesn’t require flawlessness — it requires presence.  Purchase your ticket to attend Leadership Redefined LIVE in Quincy, IL: https://www.denisetallcottleadership.com/Leadership-redefined-livedenise   Connect with Jamie  Alloy Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alloy_solutions/  Alloy Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alloysolutions   Jamie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.hansen.3344   Website: https://www.alloystrong.com/team   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alloy-solutions/   X: https://x.com/alloy_solutions   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership

    42 min
  2. Episode 52:  Letting Go of Perfection and Learning to Lead Your Life with Grace with Kim Kupiecki

    29 JAN

    Episode 52:  Letting Go of Perfection and Learning to Lead Your Life with Grace with Kim Kupiecki

    What if the mess doesn’t mean you’re failing but that you’re fully living?  In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Kim Kupiecki, author of The Beautiful Mess, speaker, corporate leader, and mom, for an honest, grounding conversation about perfection, pressure, and grace in working motherhood.  Together, they explore why high-achieving women struggle so deeply with giving themselves grace, how the “everyone else has it figured out” lie keeps moms stuck, and what it really looks like to own your value, both at work and at home.  This conversation isn’t about doing more, fixing yourself, or chasing balance. It’s about releasing unrealistic expectations, redefining success, and learning how to show up with intention even when life feels messy.  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or quietly questioning whether you’re doing enough, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need perfection to be a great mom, a strong leader, or a whole person.  Because the mess doesn’t disqualify you; it’s part of the story.  Connect with Kim  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkupiecki  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimkupiecki  Website: https://kimkupiecki.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-beautiful-mess/about/   Kim’s Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Mess-Kimberly-Kupiecki/dp/1634896475/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3RA8CARM38KM&keywords=the+beautiful+mess+kimberly&qid=1704835686&s=books&sprefix=the+beautiful+mess+%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-4    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    24 min
  3. Episode 51: Starting Strong and Staying Steady: Motivation, Discipline, and Self-Leadership in the New Year

    22 JAN

    Episode 51: Starting Strong and Staying Steady: Motivation, Discipline, and Self-Leadership in the New Year

    This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise is sharing reflections from a recent live conversation she hosted for the Nutrition HQ community about motivation, discipline, and what it really looks like to keep showing up for ourselves. At the start of a new year, motivation can feel hopeful and exciting. We make plans, set goals, and imagine how good it will feel to finally follow through. But as Denise gently reminds us, motivation is fleeting and that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It just means you’re human.  In this episode, Denise talks about the shift from waiting to feel motivated to choosing discipline as an act of self-leadership. Not rigid, all-or-nothing discipline, but the kind rooted in care, intention, and trust in yourself. The kind that carries you forward on the days when life is full, energy is low, and no one else is cheering you on.  This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your life or have it all figured out. You need to keep taking small, aligned steps toward the things that matter to you. You are allowed to lead yourself with compassion, grace, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your motivation faded or wondered why you keep starting over, this episode is for you. You are not behind, and you are more capable than you realize.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined

    10 min
  4. Episode 50: Parenting with Calm and Connection: Real Solutions for the Hard Days with Todd Sarner of Transformative Parenting

    15 JAN

    Episode 50: Parenting with Calm and Connection: Real Solutions for the Hard Days with Todd Sarner of Transformative Parenting

    Parenting isn’t hard because you’re doing it wrong- it’s hard because it’s deeply emotional work. In this episode, Denise sits down with Todd Sarner, founder of Transformative Parenting, to talk about what really makes parenting feel so challenging- even for smart, intentional, loving moms.  Together, they unpack why behavior problems are often communication problems, how to stay calm when emotions run high, and where to start when you’re craving more peace and connection at home. Todd also shares practical ways to get your partner on board, build emotional resilience in your kids, and navigate modern parenting challenges like screens and stress without losing yourself in the process.  If you’ve ever felt like parenting shouldn’t be this hard, this conversation will remind you—you’re not alone, and there’s a calmer, more connected way forward.  Connect with Todd Sarner  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tparenting/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tparenting   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddsarner/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformativeParenting   Website: https://transformativeparenting.com/about   Free Transformative Parenting Masterclass https://masterclassforparents.com/?sl=tpwebsitemasterclass   Todd’s Book  https://transformativeparenting.com/the-calm-connected-parent  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    51 min
  5. Episode 49: Imagine Feeling Beautiful Again in the New Year: Mindset, Micro Habits, and Real Confidence with Michelle Stallings

    8 JAN

    Episode 49: Imagine Feeling Beautiful Again in the New Year: Mindset, Micro Habits, and Real Confidence with Michelle Stallings

    In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, I’m joined by Michelle Stallings, health coach and founder of Ambitious and Fit, who is dedicated to helping women break free from the cycle of putting themselves last. If you are tired of pushing your health to the back-burner, not feeling confident in your own skin, hiding from photos, or thinking you need to restrict, shrink, or punish yourself to feel better, this conversation will speak directly to you. Michelle believes mental clarity comes before physical results, and today she explains why mindset is the foundation of every lasting change. We talk about the most common traps working moms fall into, why so many of us feel stuck even when we know what to do, and how to shift from guilt and perfectionism into caring for yourself with confidence and intention. Michelle shares how to build routines that feel like Wonder Woman strength on real-life schedules, how to tune into what your body actually needs, and how to stop chasing diet culture expectations and start owning what balance means for you. She also offers simple micro habits and realistic starting points for the mom who feels overwhelmed or stretched thin. If you’re ready to feel beautiful in your own skin, build a strong and toned body you are proud of, and create habits that let you show up as the best version of yourself at home and at work, Michelle’s wisdom will feel like a breath of fresh air. Girl, she’s got you.   Connect with Michelle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleestallings/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088201856669   Website: https://ambitiousandfit.com/   Podcast: Ambitious and Fit | Podcast on Spotify  Free downloadable:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1wRDsGxHwSZKpm2zCQUq04puZjCEppR/view?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjk2MjM3NSwic2lkIjoxMzY0MzYxMjAsImF4IjoiN2YzY2QwODU5NWE5NGQ4MjU2NTIxZWExNTRiMTliZGMiLCJ0cyI6MTc2NDg4NTI4NiwiZXhwIjoxNzY3MzA0NDg2fQ.5usQ8scHqZmYeQkKjG_fIAPeEUvIntLijlA94wf-Bl0  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    45 min
  6. Episode 48: The Year Through the Lens of Working Moms Redefined: Part 2

    1 JAN

    Episode 48: The Year Through the Lens of Working Moms Redefined: Part 2

    In this episode, Denise highlights the next five most listened-to episodes of 2025, revisiting the conversations that continued to resonate with working moms as the year unfolded. These episodes captured real-life leadership moments, honest challenges, and the mindset shifts that helped working moms navigate busy seasons with more clarity and confidence.  As Denise walks through these standout episodes, she reflects on the themes that surfaced again and again: making decisions with intention, letting go of expectations that no longer serve you, and leading with purpose both professionally and personally. Each conversation serves as a reminder that growth does not always look loud or linear, but it is always meaningful.  At its core, this episode is about perspective. It’s an invitation to recognize how much you’ve carried, how much you’ve learned, and how much strength it takes to keep showing up day after day. It reframes the year not by what was accomplished, but by the wisdom gained along the way.  You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged, affirmed, and reminded that every season matters. It’s a chance to reflect with grace, reconnect with the lessons that shaped this year, and move forward feeling supported, grounded, and aligned with what truly matters most.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    1h 14m
  7. Episode 47: The Year Through the Lens of Working Moms Redefined: Part 1

    25/12/2025

    Episode 47: The Year Through the Lens of Working Moms Redefined: Part 1

    In this episode, Denise highlights five of the most listened-to episodes from this year, revisiting the conversations that resonated most deeply with working moms navigating leadership, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode featured offered a moment of clarity, validation, or encouragement, and together they tell a powerful story about what working moms needed most this year.  Denise walks through the themes woven throughout these top episodes, from redefining success and setting boundaries, to embracing growth, confidence, and season-specific priorities. She reflects on how these conversations continue to meet working moms exactly where they are, often landing differently depending on the season of life or leadership you’re in now.  This episode is a reminder to pause and acknowledge your growth. It’s about honoring the lessons learned, the shifts made, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up, both at work and at home. It reframes reflection not as looking back with pressure, but as looking back with perspective and grace.  You’ll leave this episode feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded that you are not alone in this journey. It’s a chance to see the year not through a lens of what wasn’t done, but through everything that mattered, and to step forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    1h 13m
  8. Episode 46: The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: More Joy, Less Pressure

    18/12/2025

    Episode 46: The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: More Joy, Less Pressure

    This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise walks you through The Ultimate Christmas Checklist for Working Moms- a simple, joy-filled guide designed to help you create meaningful memories without adding more to your plate in the busiest season of the year.  Instead of trying to do everything, Denise shares how to choose the traditions that matter most: mailing letters to Santa, driving around to see Christmas lights, letting kids pick out ornaments that reflect who they are right now, sibling gift exchanges, Christmas movie nights, cut-out cookies, and more. She even dives into the magic-makers- letters from Santa, footprints by the fireplace and why it’s totally OK if the Elf on the Shelf never shows up at your house.  But more than that, this episode reframes Christmas for working moms. It’s a reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect season, they need you. They need presence, not pressure. Connection, not comparison.  Denise also shares the leadership lessons woven into this season: how modeling joy, flexibility, and intention shapes your home and teaches your kids what truly matters.  You’ll leave this episode feeling lighter, inspired, and clear on how to create a Christmas that’s both memorable and manageable- a season rooted in joy, connection, and grace.  Grab your Christmas Checklist here: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com/The-Ultimamte-Christmast-Checklist  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

    10 min
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Redefining YOU in this Season of Life Empowering working moms to break free from “mom-guilt,” raise good kids and thrive in careers.

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  • Creator
    Denise Tallcott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Copyright Working Moms Redefined LLC 2025
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