The Working Mom Show

Klara Ganter
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Welcome to The Working Mom Show! Thriving While Surviving: The Working Mom Show is the podcast for moms ready to turn their passion into a career they love—without sacrificing family time. Hear real, unfiltered stories from moms who took the leap, built careers on their terms, and proved that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. No sugarcoating, just honest insights, expert advice, and the inspiration you need to create a life that works for you.

  1. 5D AGO

    High Stakes & High Demand: Navigating a Legal Career and Motherhood with Brittany Stevens

    Do not forget to subscribe to the show! Get in touch with Klara if you feel you are at crossroads of your career. What does it look like to be a high-performance legal advocate for women while raising a toddler who hasn't slept through the night in months? In this episode, Klara sits down with Brittany Stevens, a plaintiff-side employment lawyer who represents victims of sexual harassment and discrimination in New York City. Brittany shares the unvarnished reality of her "survival mode" schedule—commuting four days a week, managing intense emotional labor for her clients, and fighting the persistent "mom guilt" of missing school drop-offs. We dive into how she separates her heavy professional load from her home life and why she believes motherhood is the ultimate training ground for high-functioning leadership. In this episode, we discuss: The Plaintiff Side: The mental and emotional weight of representing employees who have faced harassment and retaliation. Survival Mode: How Brittany operates on just a few hours of sleep while remaining "on" for judges and mediators. The "Mom and Dad" Door: Lessons from Brittany’s lawyer parents on leaving work stress at the threshold. Navigating Pregnancy Discrimination: Insights into the legal challenges working moms face in corporate environments today Get in touch with Brittany: https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/our-team/brittany-a-stevens/ Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-stevens-alper/⁠ The Working Mom Show is a proud member of the Podmatch family, where guests and podcasts can easily find each other.

    36 min

  2. MAR 31

    The CEO Mindset: How Motherhood Prepares You for Business Success with Megan Schwan

    Book your free advisory call if you are at crossroads in your career as a mom: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this raw and incredibly powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Megan Schwan to discuss a journey that defines resilience. From becoming a teen mom to navigating an unexpected divorce and moving across the country, Megan has rebuilt her life as a single mother while simultaneously scaling a successful accounting firm. Megan pulls back the curtain on the "Super Mom" myth, sharing how she transitioned from a timid, introverted bookkeeper to a confident CEO. We explore why motherhood is the ultimate training ground for entrepreneurship and how "habit stacking" can help you achieve even your most unachievable goals. In this episode, we discuss: Normalizing the Mess: Why the expectation to "handle it all" is a human impossibility. Motherhood as Business Training: Why managing a household makes you a natural at logistics, delegation, and personnel management. The Perfectionism Trap: How to let go of the 100% standard and embrace the "70-80% rule" to grow your business. Recovery and Resilience: Moving from a "survival mode" mindset to thriving as a business owner and individual. Find Megan here: www.sidekick-accounting.com https://www.facebook.com/mmschwanhttps://www.instagram.com/mompreneurof4/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmschwan Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

    40 min

  3. MAR 24

    Right-Sizing Your Career: Strategy, Ambition, and the "Non-Linear" Path with Rebecca Callahan

    If you liked this episode and think there is more to your career, book a free advisory call with Klara here: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara talks with Rebecca Callahan, a veteran "work-from-homer" and career coach who believes a non-linear career isn’t broken—it’s designed. Rebecca shares her personal journey of "right-sizing" her career, from stepping back to support her son's learning differences to eventually rising to a VP title—all while maintaining a primary focus on her family. In this episode, we discuss: The Emotional vs. Strategic Exit: Why you should emotionally disconnect from a toxic job before you actually leave it. Stepping Sideways, Not Back: Reframing "stepping back" as a strategic adjustment to make a future leap forward. The "Original" Work-from-Homer: Lessons from 25 years of working remotely, long before it was the global norm. The 2-3 Year Phase: Understanding that career adjustments for caregiving are often temporary seasons, not permanent setbacks. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccacallahan/ https://www.summerday-llc.com/  Rebecca's Inner Circle: https://www.summerday-llc.com/peer-advisory-boards Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

    37 min

  4. MAR 17

    The Working Dad Perspective: Flipping the Lens on Ambition and Design with Stephen Shortt

    In this landmark episode of The Working Mom Show, we are flipping the lens. For the first time ever, Klara is joined by a dad—Stephen Shortt, a career strategist and father of two teenagers. Stephen shares his unique perspective on why the "working parent" struggle isn't just for moms and how we can all think more strategically about our professional identities. In this episode, we discuss: The Evening Shift: How Stephen redesigned his workday to be home by 6:00 PM for dinner and bedtime, only to start his "second shift" of creative work at 10:00 PM. The "Sweet Spot" of Career Choice: A breakdown of the 3-circle Venn diagram (Abilities, Interests, and Demand) and why 52–87% of people are unhappy in their current roles. Reframing the "Gap": Why a 10-year career break for caregiving isn't a "lack" of experience, but a development phase rich in leadership, negotiation, and "firefighting" skills. The Pitfalls of "Doing What You Love": Why turning your favourite hobby into a job can sometimes lead to resentment rather than fulfilment. Learn more about Stephen and his work here: happypeopleproject.com findingyouridealcareer.com Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow Are you a Mom at crossroads in your career? Book a free advisory call with Klara now: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara

    39 min

  5. MAR 10

    Maternal Mental Health: Moving Beyond Sugarcoating and Scaremongering with Nikki Steele Osborne

    In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Nikki Steele Osborne, the founder of The Scottish Soul Sister where she supports parents to gain the confidence and clarity to cut through the noise and overwhelm to raise their family on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss: Normalizing the Struggle: Why we need to bridge the gap between clinical diagnoses and the daily reality of parents. The 80/20 Rule for Motherhood: How to lower the mental load by accepting that 80% is often more than enough. Self-Discovery Before Baby: Why understanding your own triggers and needs is the best preparation for parenthood. Living Without a Village: The challenges and triumphs of raising a family and building a business overseas without extended family support Get in touch with Nikki here: www.thescottishsoulsister.com Her free downloadable guide about the Six Human Needs: https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/freedownload Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow If you are a mom at crossroads in your career, book a free advisory call with Klara: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara

    41 min

  6. MAR 3

    Rebuilding with Purpose: Laura Baringer on Courage, Calling & Career Reinvention

    In this powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Laura Baringer for a deeply honest conversation about career reinvention, motherhood, and rediscovering purpose. Laura shares her journey of navigating professional pivots, redefining ambition after becoming a mother, and learning to trust the inner voice that calls for alignment over achievement. We explore the tension between external success and internal fulfilment — and what it really takes to choose courage over comfort. This episode is for every woman who feels the pull toward something more… but wonders if she’s allowed to want it. If you’re questioning your path, craving alignment, or standing at the edge of a professional shift — this conversation will give you both permission and perspective. Meet Laura here: www.purposebuiltbylaura.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabaringer/ Laura shares more in a weekly newsletter for working moms and experienced professionals who want clarity without overwhelm. She offers grounded, practical reflections on work, decision-making, and building something that fits real life. She also works one-on-one with a small number of clients who want support building work that fits their lives. You can send her a message on LinkedIn or learn more at her website.

    43 min

  7. FEB 24

    Motherhood First: Designing a Career Around What Truly Matters – with Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand

    In this episode of The Working Mom Show, I’m joined by Dr. Tamar Shtrambrand — private practice owner, mother of three (including teenage twins), and a powerful example of intentional growth. Tamar has always been clear about one thing: motherhood comes first. Instead of squeezing her family around her work, she consciously reshaped her career around the different stages of her children’s lives. And that required courage, difficult decisions, and letting go of old identities along the way. We talk about: The turning points behind her career transitions The fears that surfaced — and how she moved through them How her definition of ambition evolved over time What balance actually looks like in different seasons of motherhood The tension between growth and presence And what success means now, in this stage of life This is a grounded, honest conversation about evolving identity, aligned decision-making, and redefining ambition on your own terms. If you’ve ever felt the pull between professional growth and family priorities, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to sacrifice one to honor the other — but you do have to choose consciously.

    33 min

  8. FEB 5

    Leading with Humanity: Lara Bokovay on Motherhood, Leadership & Inner Authority

    In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter is joined by Lara Bokovay for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about leadership, identity, and the inner evolution that often comes with motherhood. Lara shares her perspective on conscious leadership, personal responsibility, and what it means to lead — at work and at home — from a place of clarity rather than pressure. Together, they explore how motherhood reshapes authority, decision-making, and ambition, and why true leadership starts with self-trust, emotional awareness, and values-driven choices. This episode is an invitation to rethink success, power, and leadership through a more human, sustainable lens — especially for working mothers navigating growth without losing themselves in the process. Learn more about Lara here: https://www.larabokovay.com

    48 min
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Welcome to The Working Mom Show! Thriving While Surviving: The Working Mom Show is the podcast for moms ready to turn their passion into a career they love—without sacrificing family time. Hear real, unfiltered stories from moms who took the leap, built careers on their terms, and proved that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. No sugarcoating, just honest insights, expert advice, and the inspiration you need to create a life that works for you.

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  • Creator
    Klara Ganter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Klara Ganter
  • Show Website
    The Working Mom Show