59 episodes

As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?" The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents, along with the support they need to go after it. Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca Carnahan and Marie Tremblay of Next Chapter Careers, take your questions and provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send your stories and questions to podcast@nextchaptercareers.us.

When Mommy Grows Up Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers

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As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?" The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents, along with the support they need to go after it. Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca Carnahan and Marie Tremblay of Next Chapter Careers, take your questions and provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send your stories and questions to podcast@nextchaptercareers.us.

    "Mommy is the boss!": Jenny's Story

    "Mommy is the boss!": Jenny's Story

    Marie and Becca often discuss how becoming moms has influenced their careers, yet there's another side to this story. Our careers also influence our children in beautiful ways!

    This week we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and blossomed over the years into building her own business focused on STEAM Education. Along the way, Jenny also becomes a mom, and her work has empowered and inspired her children to grow, learn, and succeed on their own terms.

    Join us to learn more about Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Jenny's experience as the boss, and how we can teach our kids about the power of failure as a tool for growth.

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    Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, the vibrant and inclusive brand dedicated to prioritizing diversity and empowerment for children of all backgrounds and communities through STEAM Education.
    Jenny is a trained mechanical engineer and mom turned entrepreneur, dedicated to bringing a more diverse, inclusive and creative approach to STEAM education through the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.  

    • 25 min
    If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story

    If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story

    Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process.
    Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn’t love her job anymore. She’d love to get out, but she knows that for now she should stay. Is there anything she can do in the meantime to make her workday a whole lot better?
    Join Becca and Marie to help Cara through this challenge with embracing the idea of job crafting. 

    www.nextchaptercareers.us
    www.withlovebecca.com

    • 19 min
    The Write Stuff: Whitney’s Story

    The Write Stuff: Whitney’s Story

    Whitney has always loved to write, but as she has progressed in her career in fundraising she has found that her writing skills aren’t used to their full capacity. For the most part, that’s been okay. However, now that her two kids are both in elementary school and doing a bunch of writing of their own, she is getting the itch to explore her creative side more!
    Whitney isn’t sure what she would do with her writing exactly as it relates to a career change, but she wants to explore what’s possible. The big question - how can she get started?
    Join Becca and Marie to talk all things writing in your mid-career including setting your goals, creating opportunities, and where to get your writing published.
    www.nextchaptercareers.us

    Websites to Submit Writing: https://www.withlovebecca.com/blogs-about-parenting-writing-submissions/

    • 12 min
    Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story

    Motherhood Identity Shift: Kate's Story

    Having children is by far one of the most life-altering events we go through.  So how does a high-achieving woman navigate this confusing, exciting, scary, and beautiful career and life inflection point?  Listen to this replay of our very first story on When Mommy Grows Up - "Kate," mom of two little ones with a Master's Degree on her office wall and a whole lot of confusion about what fulfillment looks like to her now that she is a mom and coming out of the new baby haze.  Join Becca and Marie to hear Kate's story and learn the steps she can take to identify what has changed with her career criteria and welcome the new possibilities ahead.

    • 14 min
    Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions: Emily’s Story

    Cross-Country Moves and Big Life Transitions: Emily’s Story

    If you're approaching a big life transition (a move, a new baby, a career change), then this episode of When Mommy Grows Up is for you!

    This week we're joined by Emily Stark, founder of Wraparound Return. Emily shares her personal story of navigating new motherhood, two cross-country moves, and two career shifts. On top of that, she also shares HOW she has navigated these transitions with important mindset shifts and strategies.

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    Emily Stark is a corporate wellness and career coach who built Wraparound Return’s Program out of sheer necessity. After years of coaching return to work and transitioning parents with her business, Marketable Mama, LLC., she saw a serious need for bridge support during their return to work. The hardships she experienced in each of her return-to-work experiences were echoed alongside many clients reporting life strains during career transitions. Emily tracked these trends of hardship and built out Wraparound Return to offer unique support for individuals amid their transition back to work, hiring managers, and returnship teams. 

    https://wraparoundreturn.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stark-wraparoundreturn/

    • 23 min
    How to Rock Your Performance Review: Bella’s Story

    How to Rock Your Performance Review: Bella’s Story

    Every time Bella* has gone into a performance review, she has been a bundle of nerves.
    Seeing that meeting pop up on her calendar every year makes her panicky, and she wonders if she has done anything right in the past year or if she is going to be fired on the spot.


    In reality, Bella is great at her job, but the performance review anxiety is real. Maybe you're feeling that right now too!


    This week on the When Mommy Grows Up, join Marie and Becca as we walk Bella through four strategies to ease the stress and rock her review!

    www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining

    • 21 min

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