Steel Toes and Sippy Cups

Emz
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

12-hour shifts. Mom life. Mental exhaustion. Real conversations. Steel Toes & Sippy Cups is the podcast for the women doing it all — working in the plants, raising families, surviving burnout, and still showing up every day. From chemical plant life to motherhood, relationships, chaos, healing, and hard truths, this is a space for raw stories, unfiltered conversations, and women who are stronger than they realize. Because behind every hard hat is a real woman with a real story. 🎙️🩷

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Protecting your peace isn’t selfish

    Episode 6: Protecting Your Peace Isn’t Selfish When was the last time you chose yourself without feeling guilty? As moms, women, and hardworking professionals, we often feel like we have to say “yes” to everything and everyone. We carry the weight of work, family, friendships, and expectations—until one day we realize we’re completely running on empty. In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, we’re talking about why protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. From setting healthy boundaries to letting go of the need to please everyone, this conversation is a reminder that taking care of yourself allows you to better care for the people you love. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost yourself while trying to be everything for everyone, this episode is for you. You deserve peace. You deserve rest. And you don’t have to apologize for choosing either. 🩷 Real Mom Life. 👷‍♀️ Real Work Life. 🎙️ Real Conversations.

  2. Jul 12

    It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out

    Episode 6: It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out Have you ever felt like everyone else has life figured out except you? Whether you’re trying to balance work, motherhood, school, relationships, or simply figuring out who you’re becoming, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. But the truth is, most of us are learning as we go. In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m opening up about the pressure to have everything together, the fear of starting something new, and why it’s okay to take life one step at a time. Sometimes growth doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from having the courage to keep moving forward. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to chase a dream, make a change, or simply give yourself a little grace, this episode is for you. Take a deep breath, trust the process, and remember—you don’t have to have it all figured out to be exactly where you’re meant to be. 🩷 Real Mom Life. 👷‍♀️ Real Work Life. 🎙️ Real Conversations.

  3. Jul 5

    Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

    Episode 5: Comparison Is the Thief of Joy Have you ever caught yourself wondering if you’re doing enough? As moms, as women, and as blue-collar workers, it’s easy to compare our lives to what we see online or to the people around us. We compare our careers, our parenting, our homes, and even our success—but comparison can quietly steal the joy from the life we’re building. In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m talking about why comparison is so common, how it affects our confidence, and how we can shift our focus back to gratitude and growth. This is an honest conversation about embracing your own journey, celebrating other women instead of competing with them, and remembering that your story is unfolding exactly as it should. If you’ve ever felt like you were falling behind, this episode is for you. 🩷 Real Mom Life. 👷‍♀️ Real Work Life. 🎙️ Real Talk.

  4. Jun 28

    The Woman Behind The Hard Hat 👷🏻‍♀️

    Episode 4: Behind the Hard Hat : Steph 💖 This week on Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m joined by my very first guest for a conversation that’s honest, inspiring, and full of real-life experiences. Behind every hard hat is a woman with a story—one of resilience, sacrifice, determination, and heart. In this episode, we talk about the realities of working in a male-dominated industry, balancing life outside of work, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re a blue-collar worker, a mom, or someone chasing a dream, this conversation is a reminder that your story matters, your voice deserves to be heard, and you’re never alone on this journey. Grab your coffee, clock out, and join us for a conversation that’s real, relatable, and empowering. 🩷 Real Mom Life. 👷‍♀️ Real Work Life. 🎙️ Real Stories.

  5. Jun 21

    The Weight Of Mom Guilt

    Episode 3: The Weight of Mom Guilt Mom guilt is something so many of us carry, but rarely talk about. In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m opening up about the pressure of balancing work, motherhood, and everything in between. From missing moments with our kids to feeling like we’re never doing enough, mom guilt can be one of the heaviest parts of motherhood. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, compared yourself to other moms, or felt torn between providing for your family and being present with them, you’re not alone. This is an honest conversation about giving ourselves grace, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and remembering that our children don’t need perfect moms—they just need us. 🩷 Real Mom Life. 👷‍♀️ Real Plant Life. 🎙️ Real Talk. Also shout out to @krissies.Kreations on insta for the awesome stickers! Go get them they are beautiful 💖🙂‍↕️

  6. Jun 14

    I Never Needed Permission to Be Here

    Episode 2: I Never Needed Permission to Be Here What is it really like being a woman in a male-dominated industry? In this episode of Steel Toes & Sippy Cups, I’m sharing my experience working in the plants, the challenges I’ve faced, the lessons I’ve learned, and the moment I realized I never needed anyone’s permission to take up space in this industry. We’ll talk about overcoming self-doubt, proving yourself, balancing work and motherhood, and why women belong in every room, on every crew, and in every industry. If you’ve ever felt like you had to work twice as hard to be taken seriously, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Real stories. Real moms. Real life. 🩷 Because behind every hard hat is a woman with a story worth hearing.

  7. Jun 7

    Why I Started Steel Toes And Sippy Cups

    👷‍♀️ Steel toes at work. Sippy cups at home. Steel Toes & Sippy Cups is a podcast for hardworking women navigating motherhood, shift work, relationships, mental health, and the chaos of trying to do it all. No filters. No perfection. Just real conversations and real women. Clock out. Mama up. 🎙️🩷

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12-hour shifts. Mom life. Mental exhaustion. Real conversations. Steel Toes & Sippy Cups is the podcast for the women doing it all — working in the plants, raising families, surviving burnout, and still showing up every day. From chemical plant life to motherhood, relationships, chaos, healing, and hard truths, this is a space for raw stories, unfiltered conversations, and women who are stronger than they realize. Because behind every hard hat is a real woman with a real story. 🎙️🩷

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