Career Moms Connect

Helena Poleo
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Hello, and welcome to the Career Moms Connect Podcast! I'm Helena Poleo, a communications specialist with over 20 years of experience. I am so glad you're joining us in this podcast, where I will interview amazing women who love their jobs and their families. We'll talk about the challenges women face in their workspace, as well as in their home life, and how they overcome them. Hopefully, we can all learn a little bit from each of these fabulous ladies, and feel a little bit less alone in this journey of working motherhood. I'm excited to have you on this journey with me!

  1. This changes everything for working moms

    12/07/2025

    This changes everything for working moms

    Are you a working mom, tired of the corporate grind and ready for something more fulfilling? Then this episode is for you. Career Moms Connect host, Helena Poleo, announces a brand-new program to help professional working moms leverage their experience to start their consulting careers. Listen to learn how you can start your consulting business without a huge following or a website, and start taking charge of your schedule and your financial future.

    17 min
  2. A Fresh Start: How Hot Mess Express Rescue Is Changing Women's Lives

    11/17/2025

    A Fresh Start: How Hot Mess Express Rescue Is Changing Women's Lives

    Today's guest is Brittinie Tran, founder of Hot Mess Express Rescue, a women-led nonprofit with chapters across the U.S. that helps women in the community with no judgment—just compassion, cleaning, organizing, and the chance for a fresh start. Brittinie has built a national movement around the idea that sometimes the most powerful form of support is simply showing up, rolling up your sleeves, and reminding women they're not alone. In today's episode, we dive into how Hot Mess Express Rescue began, why it resonates with so many women, and how creating order in our physical spaces can spark hope, confidence, and a new beginning.

    23 min
  3. Working moms are not okay — and it's time we talk about it

    11/03/2025

    Working moms are not okay — and it's time we talk about it

    In this solo episode, Career Moms Connect podcast hostess Helena Poleo dives into the true situation for working moms in the United States. They're exhausted, overextended, and doing everything they can to keep it all together. It's no wonder over half a million women have left the workforce. Not because they've stopped caring about their careers — but because the system was never designed to support them. In this week's episode, Helena is talking about what's really behind this mass exodus — and what we can actually do about it.

    16 min
  4. Simplifying Low-Tox Living: How to Create a Healthier Home

    10/20/2025

    Simplifying Low-Tox Living: How to Create a Healthier Home

    Today's guest is someone who's helping families live healthier, more mindful lives — without the overwhelm. Aida Garcia-Toledo is an environmental toxin educator and the founder of 3 Little Plums, where she's made it her mission to make low-tox living approachable — translating the science and research into simple, practical steps anyone can take. In our conversation, Aida shares why lowering toxicity matters for our families' health, and some easy, high-impact changes you can make right away.  You're going to walk away from this episode feeling informed, inspired, and ready to make your home — and your life — a little cleaner and calmer.

    30 min
  5. Why Building Money Confidence Matters for Women & Families

    09/23/2025

    Why Building Money Confidence Matters for Women & Families

    If you want to be more financially knowledgeable and in control of your financial future, this episode is for you.  In this episode of Career Moms Connect, I talk with Lena Perepelova—financial educator, coach, and founder of the Women Investors Club. Lena shares how financial confidence shapes not only our security, but also our happiness, freedom, and family life. From teaching kids about money to helping women overcome doubt and start investing, Lena gives practical, empowering steps to help you feel more in control of your financial future.

    38 min
  6. Helping entrepreneurs grow while staying sane

    09/09/2025

    Helping entrepreneurs grow while staying sane

    🎙️ In this episode of Career Moms Connect, I sit down with Brie Chrisman, founder and CEO of Boss Co, a fully virtual operations management company transforming how private practices run, with a focus on the mental health field. Brie and her team fill a critical gap: while clinicians learn how to treat clients and grow their practice, few are taught how to actually run a business.  In our conversation, Brie also opens up about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and a mom of two young kids, especially after one of her children received a life-altering diagnosis.

    35 min
  7. From Newsroom to Entrepreneurship: Teri Arvesu González on Storytelling with Purpose

    08/26/2025

    From Newsroom to Entrepreneurship: Teri Arvesu González on Storytelling with Purpose

    In this episode, I sit down with Teri Arvesu González, a 15x Emmy Award-winning media executive and thought leader at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, and social impact. Now, as founder of The TAG Collab, Teri is on a mission to help Latinas reclaim confidence, build intentional influence, and rise without erasing who they are. We talk about her journey from the newsroom to the boardroom, the power of storytelling with purpose, and what it takes to lead with both authenticity and impact.

    40 min
  8. Balancing Business, Family, and Fitness

    08/11/2025

    Balancing Business, Family, and Fitness

    In this episode, we sit down with Jeanette Rivera — certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning expert, and founder of GetResults Fitness and BWerks. With nearly 18 years of experience, Jeanette works with everyone from busy professionals to competitive athletes, specializing in science-backed strategies for strength, sports performance, and sustainable weight loss. As a wife, mom of two, and business owner, Jeanette understands firsthand the challenge of prioritizing your health while managing a full life, and she's here to share practical tips you can actually use.

    42 min
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Hello, and welcome to the Career Moms Connect Podcast! I'm Helena Poleo, a communications specialist with over 20 years of experience. I am so glad you're joining us in this podcast, where I will interview amazing women who love their jobs and their families. We'll talk about the challenges women face in their workspace, as well as in their home life, and how they overcome them. Hopefully, we can all learn a little bit from each of these fabulous ladies, and feel a little bit less alone in this journey of working motherhood. I'm excited to have you on this journey with me!

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  • Creator
    Helena Poleo
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
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    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Career Moms Connect