Women and Work

Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub
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The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around.

  1. 1D AGO

    54: Building a Business Without Giving Up Motherhood | Women and Work

    Trying to build a career while raising kids shouldn’t mean choosing one over the other—but so many women feel like they have to. Trying to do both motherhood and career, you start to feel the pressure to give up one dream for the other. When that happened to Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, they took two very different paths—one feeling alone in male-dominated rooms, the other refusing to believe she couldn’t have both. That’s when they came together to build multiple successful businesses and eventually co-found The Female Maverick—helping women create companies that align with both ambition and family life. They share the real truth behind building a business: the guilt, the missed moments, the risks—and the belief that you don’t have to choose. Do you believe women can truly have both a thriving career and family life? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options We’re proud we have entered our second year of delivering weekly insightful stories of women leaders who have learned how to make their careers fit their lives. We welcome you to support the Women and Work podcast by following the show and leaving a review!  To build something ambitious and remain present for your kids using the Entrepreneur Like A Mother system, the Mommy Mayhem Matrix and The Five Power Moves, go to https://femalemavericks.com/. #WomenInBusiness #WorkingMoms #EntrepreneurLife #CareerGrowth #FemaleFounders Support the show

    36 min

  2. APR 7

    53: Struggles After Maternity Leave

    You can be building a company, raising capital—and still be underestimated. That’s what happened to Abbey Donnell, Founder & CEO of Work&, as she navigated fundraising while becoming a mother—sometimes literally in labor while closing deals. She quickly realized that women are often asked to prove themselves with results, while men are trusted on potential. Instead of backing down, she learned to reframe the narrative, push through biased questions, and find investors who truly understood her journey. Now, she’s building solutions that level the playing field for working women—starting with the workplace itself. What’s one bias you’ve had to overcome in your career? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options Women and Work is proud to begin our second year of weekly episodes showcasing female leaders every Tuesday at 12 pm Central Time. If you want to explore how a mother's suite could help your company support wellness and working moms in compliance with FLSA regulations, go to https://www.workandsolutions.com/. #WomenAtWork #FemaleFounders #WorkingMoms #Leadership #Entrepreneurship Support the show

    38 min

  3. MAR 31

    52: Leaving the Family Biz to Start Over | Women and Work

    Feeling like you've earned your seat at the table, yet still not taken seriously, can make you question your worth and your path. When that happened to Rebecca Blacker, she faced rooms full of decision-makers who spoke past her, doubted her, and refused to see her leadership—despite everything she had proven. That realization pushed her to stop chasing validation and instead build something of her own—leaving behind a successful family business to create a career she truly owned. What would you do if you knew some people would never give you the respect you deserve? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options You can see Rebecca Blacker’s real estate listings here:  https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/ny/new-york/agent/rebecca-blacker/aid_248298/ #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #Entrepreneurship #WomenAtWork #Leadership Support the show

    44 min

  4. MAR 24

    51: Eliminating Multiple Endeavors to Find Focus

    Realizing you're juggling too many things—and none are getting the focus they deserve—can feel overwhelming, especially as a founder. For Mabel Oza, that moment came after building multiple products, launching ideas, and constantly staying in “creator mode”—only to realize that doing everything might be the very thing holding her back. Instead of continuing down the same path, she began questioning her approach: Should she keep building? Or finally shift her energy toward focus, growth, and impact? That realization sparked a deeper understanding of what it really takes to move a business forward—not just creating, but committing. What’s one thing you might need to let go of so you can finally focus and grow? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options Check out Mabel’s latest project at: https://intlcafe.io/ #EntrepreneurMindset #StartupLife #WomenInBusiness #FounderJourney #FocusMatters Support the show

    40 min

  5. MAR 17

    50: Why Jill Wrote A Book About Big Buts

    Feeling like you’re supposed to follow one path in your career can make every unexpected turn feel like a mistake. That’s something Jill Salzman, discovered through her own unconventional journey. After starting multiple businesses, raising kids, and navigating countless “but…” moments in life and work, she realized those detours were actually the most important parts of the story. That realization inspired her to write The Big But Book, a graphic novel exploring the fears, excuses, and self-doubt that often hold us back from pursuing what we truly want. In this episode of Women & Work, Jill shares why embracing your authentic self—and even your messy career twists—can lead to stronger connections, more meaningful work, and greater success. What “but” has held you back from doing something you really want to try? Struggling to find the right child care for your family? Watch a video interview with your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options Check out all of Jill’s books at https://jillsalzman.com/media/ #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkingMoms #CareerGrowth #WomenAndWork Support the show

    35 min

  6. MAR 10

    49: Critical Elements for Entrepreneur Success Beyond Passion

    That’s something Anna DeShawn, Founder of E3 Radio and The Qube, learned as she built a media platform focused on telling stories from the LGBTQ community—especially Black and Brown voices often overlooked by mainstream media. Along the way, she faced industry barriers, changing political climates, and the realities of entrepreneurship. Instead of forcing a path that didn’t feel right, she embraced what she calls “the power of the pivot.” Anna shares why creating your own lane can sometimes be the most powerful response to being left out of traditional ones—and how relationships, creativity, and resilience helped her turn storytelling into a full-time career. What’s the biggest career pivot you’ve ever made? Struggling to find the right child care for your family? Watch a video interview with your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork  #ThriveAndFlourish #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInMedia #CareerPivot Support the show

    32 min

  7. MAR 3

    Women and Work: Dr. Mazella Fuller

    Even when you’re accomplished, credentialed, and overqualified, you can still find yourself overlooked, overworked, and questioning your worth. That’s something Dr. Mazella Fuller, Former Clinical Associate at Duke University, experienced firsthand throughout her 30-year career — watching others with less experience get promoted, seeing ideas appropriated, and navigating the layered challenges of race and gender. Instead of shrinking, she built a plan. A plan to survive. And a plan to thrive. Through mentoring, sponsorship, and her work on authentic allyship, she now helps women and marginalized professionals move from silence to strategy — because if you don’t have a plan to succeed, you have a plan to fail. Do you think the forces holding back women have impacted your life? Struggling to find the right child care for your family? Sign up for MomSub’s free webinar – A Step by Step Guide to Find & Keep Reliable Child Care – or share the free registration link with a friend: https://calendly.com/momsub/child-care-guide?month=2026-01 #WomenAndWork #CareerStrategy #AuthenticAllyship #LeadershipDevelopment #ThriveAndFlourish Support the show

    38 min

  8. FEB 24

    Women and Work: Krystal Tristan

    Despite doing everything right in her corporate tech career — earning her MBA, managing major IT projects, and outperforming expectations — Krystal Tristan still found herself pumping in office bathrooms, working from her hospital bed, and questioning whether she truly belonged in the room. After years in consulting and Fortune 500 environments, Krystal noticed something: women were quietly pushing through impossible standards while rarely asking for what they needed. That realization — combined with a personal wake-up call about online safety for her own children — led her to launch OneHaven, a digital privacy tool protecting kids from predators and harmful content. Now, as Founder & CEO of OneHaven, Krystal is building the kind of protection she once wished existed — both in tech and at home. Do you believe women still feel pressure to prove they belong before they speak? Struggling to find the right child care for your family? Sign up for MomSub’s free webinar – A Step by Step Guide to Find & Keep Reliable Child Care – or share the free registration link with a friend: https://calendly.com/momsub/child-care-guide?month=2026-01 #WomenAndWork #WomenInTech #FemaleFounder #WorkingMoms #DigitalSafety Support the show

    51 min
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The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around.

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  • Creator
    Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Women and Work
  • Show Website
    Women and Work