Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Rebecca Olson
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This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The “Not Enough” Trap Keeping Working Moms Exhausted

    I’m diving into one of the most foundational conversations I have with every client: enoughness. That quiet “not enough” voice shows up at work, at home, and even when you’re supposed to be resting. In this episode, I break down why chasing more never brings balance and share simple mindset shifts and practical practices to help you decide what enough actually means for you so you can end your days feeling calm, confident, and done. In this episode, we unpack:Why “not enough” thinking is one of the biggest blockers to sustainable work-life balance How invisible expectations keep you overworking, people-pleasing, and feeling behind The powerful question that helps you redefine success on your own terms Simple daily practices to help you feel satisfied and done at the end of the day How to stop chasing more and start feeling successful right now Your next steps:The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Book a FREE breakthrough call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

    19 min

  2. 2 FEB

    MUST LISTEN If You Did Not Experience Work-Life Balance in 2025

    I’m saying this boldly and early: balance didn’t stay out of reach because your job was too demanding or your season was too hard. It stayed out of reach because it stayed an “it would be nice if” instead of becoming a real commitment. In this episode, I walk you through the exact mindset shift that separates women who want balance from women who actually create it — and why “if/then” thinking quietly keeps ambitious working moms stuck year after year. If you’re done wishing and ready to decide, this episode will hit home. In this episode, we unpack:The difference between hoping for work-life balance and committing to it How “if/then” thinking sabotages boundaries, self-care, and follow-through Real client examples of turning nice-to-have goals into non-negotiables Why your calendar tells the truth about your priorities How to create commitment that actually sticks — even when motivation fades Your next steps:The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call

    17 min

  3. 26 JAN

    Reconnecting With Your Spark: Finding Fun, Ideas, and Joy Again as a Working Mom (with Whitney Baker)

    Somewhere along the way, many working moms lose touch with the parts of themselves that feel playful, energized, and alive. In this episode, I’m joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Electric Ideas, for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, identity shifts after motherhood, and what it really means to reconnect with your spark. If you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect. In this episode, we unpack:Why losing your spark is common for ambitious working moms The hidden cost of overfunctioning and living in constant “go mode” What it actually feels like to be lit up and inspired Small, realistic ways to invite play and spontaneity back in Why choosing your energy isn’t selfish—it’s essential Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the FREE Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Stay connected with Whitney:Instagram: www.instagram.com/whitneywoman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/whitneybakercreative Podcast: myelectricideas.com/podcast Website: www.myelectricideas.com Tend to Your Soul Toolkit (free gift) https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/tendtoyoursoul

    40 min

  4. 19 JAN

    How to Reframe Your Goals So They Feel Inevitable

    If you’ve ever set goals you genuinely want… and still watched yourself stall, second-guess, or fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the missing piece of goal setting that almost no one talks about — the part that makes goals feel inevitable instead of exhausting. This isn’t about more discipline or a better plan. It’s about who you believe yourself to be while you’re going after what you want. If you’re tired of forcing change and wondering why it never sticks, this conversation will make a lot of things finally click. In this episode, we unpack:Why traditional goal setting fails even when you really want the goal The identity shift that makes follow-through feel natural instead of forced How to turn goals into powerful present-tense identity statements Real examples of identity-based change in work, leadership, and motherhood What unapologetic living actually looks like in real life — not in theory Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Daily Kickstart (free download): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Stay connected:Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson

    20 min

  5. 12 JAN

    The 3 Mindset Traps Keeping Working Moms Stuck in 2026

    What if the reason you feel stuck right now has nothing to do with discipline or motivation? In this episode, I’m breaking down the three quiet traps that keep so many working moms stuck in survival mode as we head into 2026. These patterns sound responsible and reasonable on the surface, but they’re the very things that keep you postponing joy, shrinking your desires, and telling yourself “later” will be better. We’re talking about why responsibility can become a cage, why waiting for the right season keeps you frozen, and why “it’s fine” is often the most dangerous place to stay. This episode is an invitation to stop settling and start choosing an unapologetic life—intentionally, not recklessly. In this episode, we unpack:The responsibility trap and why it quietly keeps working moms stuck Why “later will be better” is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves How settling because life is “fine” drains your energy over time The difference between intentional waiting and disempowered delay What it actually means to live unapologetically in this season of life Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call

    23 min

  6. 5 JAN

    What If This Was the Year You Lived Unapologetically?

    Working moms don’t lack motivation in January. They lack permission. In this episode, I’m introducing the word I’m speaking over 2026 for myself and this community: unapologetic. We’re talking about why so many working moms burn out even when they’re capable and committed, how shrinking and self-justifying quietly drains your energy, and what it looks like to finally name what you want without guilt. This is about moving from good intentions to real commitment and letting this year feel different. In this episode, we unpack:Why working moms burn out even when they “do everything right” What living unapologetically actually means in real life How settling and self-justifying fuel exhaustion Why wanting more isn’t selfish or irresponsible The first step to declaring what you want in 2026 Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Stay connected:Join my email list: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/emaillist

    20 min

  7. 29/12/2025

    7 ways to redirect your “not enough” thoughts (rebroadcast)

    Today, I’m bringing back a conversation that feels especially relevant right now, in that quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s when reflection can quickly turn into self-judgment. I share a very real moment when my own “I should be further ahead” thoughts showed up, even as a coach who teaches this work, and walk you through the exact tools I use to redirect not-enough thinking. This episode is grounding, practical, and a powerful reminder that balance isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to come back to sufficiency and presence again and again. Topics in this episode:Why “I should be further ahead” is one of the most common not-enough thoughts for ambitious working moms How not-enough thinking shows up in your body, mood, and behavior (even when you don’t realize it) The difference between immobilizing yourself and overdoing it when self-doubt kicks in Seven practical strategies to redirect not-enough thoughts in real time How to anchor into sufficiency, presence, and satisfaction instead of comparison and self-judgment Show Notes & References:Episode 12 – Enoughness: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2021/6/7/enoughness Episode 116 – Balancing ambition with enoughness: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2023/6/5/balancing-ambition-with-feeling-enough-with-misty-dykema Book a free breakthrough call here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Boundaries & Balance Holiday Strategy Call: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/boundaries-and-balance-session Discover all the details about Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg

    30 min

  8. 22/12/2025

    Presence over presents: the secret to joy during the holidays (rebroadcast)

    I’m talking straight to the working mom who doesn’t want to hustle her way through the holidays and look back wondering where the magic went. We’re diving into what presence actually means, why joy depends on it, and how to get your brain and body in the same place at the same time during a season that pulls you in a hundred directions. I share personal holiday moments, common patterns I see with ambitious moms, and simple mindset shifts that help you stop missing your life while you’re living it. Topics in this episode:Why presence is the real thing working moms want during the holidays The connection between joy and being mentally present How holiday stress mirrors year-round work-life balance struggles A simple definition of presence that actually works in real life Practical ways to manage your mind so you can enjoy the moments that matter Show Notes & References:Discover all the details about Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Click here to join my email list: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/emaillist Book a free breakthrough call here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Boundaries & Balance Holiday Strategy Call: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/boundaries-and-balance-session You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg

    28 min
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This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

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