All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting

Andrea Barr — Figuring Out Work, Life and Motherhood
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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.

  1. 5D AGO

    Nonprofit work, co-parenting, and career pivots with Amanda Sayfy

    Ep. 107: How to navigate work-life transitions with grace Join the 2025 Success Luncheon in Vancouver on Nov. 25, 2025 This one’s for the parents at a crossroads. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, navigating separation, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that your current challenge is only a snapshot in time. In this episode, Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, shares what it’s really like to build a mission-led career while navigating parenthood, ADHD, and major life transitions. We talk about what resilience actually looks like, why gender equity isn’t just women’s work, and how to find purpose—even when you feel like you’ve lost yourself. In this episode, we cover: • The emotional toll and unexpected gifts of career breaks • How co-parenting helped Amanda redefine balance • The power of role modelling and social capital • What true dignity means in career transition Related episodes: Ep. 101 : What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify, Apple or YouTube Ep. 103 : How to stop spiralling and take action when you’re overwhelmed with Joanna Brewster – Spotify, Apple or YouTube About Amanda Sayfy Amanda Sayfy is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. As Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, she leads with equity at the heart of her work, supporting over 2,000 women annually. A seasoned non-profit leader with 20 years of experience, Amanda brings strategic insight and diverse fundraising expertise to advance equitable employment access across Metro Vancouver. https://dfsvancouver.ca/ About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out Andrea Barr is a certified coach, speaker, and host of All Figured Out. She helps ambitious parents create clarity, calm, and confidence in their careers and lives—so they can thrive without sacrificing family time. ⁠ALL FIGURED OUT EVENTS: Online & IRL⁠⁠ Let's connect! ⁠Instagram⁠ • YouTube • Website • LinkedIn

    52 min

  2. OCT 24

    Looking to reinvent yourself as a working mom?!

    Ep. 106: Figuring out how to shake things up for the last quarter and into 2026 ALL FIGURED OUT EVENTS: Online & IRL This week, I'm on a solo dive into what it really takes to reinvent yourself—without burning out or blowing up your whole life. Recorded in early October, this cozy, Q4 check-in is part reflection, part strategy session, and full of practical wisdom for parents who want to feel more aligned heading into the new year. 🎧 FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS In this episode, we cover: How to identify the one area of your life that needs your focus most The power of the 20% rule How to quiet your mind in a noisy world How to invest in the right people (at the right time) About Andrea Barr Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents and the host of All Figured Out. She helps parents design careers and lives that feel fulfilling—without the burnout. @allfiguredoutandrea

    43 min

  3. OCT 15

    How one mom turned heartbreak into healing for others with Angel Leung of Baby Bean Consulting

    Ep. 105: Figuring out how to harness your story and loss to build a business Today’s episode is a special, off-schedule release in honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. After enduring pregnancy losses, including a second-trimester miscarriage during the pandemic, Angel Leung realized she had the tools to advocate for herself—but most people don’t. So she created the kind of support she wished she had: clear, compassionate, personalized care for families going through the unthinkable. In this episode, we discuss: Angel’s journey through loss Pivoting from employee to entrepreneurUsing lived experience to design meaningful, heart-led offersBuilding a business from your values (not just your resume)Claiming the niche that scares you—because it matters mostParenting through grief, and what our kids can teach us about lossFULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Related Episodes Ep. 95: The emotional journey of surrogacy and parenting with Stephanie Bosello  – Spotify or Apple Ep. 94: How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams – Spotify or Apple Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or Apple About Angel Leung Angel is the founder of Baby Bean Consulting, created from her passion to walk alongside parents through the heartbreak and hope of growing a family. She supports women and families navigating miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and birth trauma — helping them feel seen and cared for when it’s hardest to find support. A Registered Nurse with both clinical expertise and personal lived experience, Angel blends evidence-based care with heartfelt compassion and advocates for better understanding and support around perinatal loss. 📧 angel@babybeanconsulting.ca IG: @babybeanconsulting LinkedIn About Andrea Barr Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents and the host of All Figured Out—the podcast and associated events for people who want more freedom and flexibility as they juggle work and life as parents. Andrea leads in-person gatherings across Greater Vancouver and online workshops designed to spark conversation, inspire new strategies, and build community for the messy middle of modern parenthood. 🔗 Website | Events | Instagram

    52 min

  4. OCT 10

    Simplify your kid-friendly weeknight dinners with Madison Wetherill

    Ep. 104: Figuring out how to feed your family without losing your sanity If the fridge is empty (again) and you’re spiralling about being a “real” adult - this one’s for you. Food blogger and mom of three, Madison Wetherill of Cook at Home Mom, joins me for a refreshingly realistic conversation about food, family, and finding ease in meal planning.  → FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS In this episode, we cover: The hidden shame behind an empty fridge - and how to let it go.Why feeding your family doesn’t have to feel like another full-time job.How to build a sustainable meal planning system (even if you hate cooking).Ingredient prepping vs. meal prepping - and which one will actually save your sanity.Madison’s simple framework for easier grocery shopping, family meals, and realistic nourishment. Related episodes: Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple Ep. 89: Want to raise money-smart kids… but still figuring it out yourself? with Jessica Moorhouse – Spotify or Apple Ep. 59: The 4 pillars of health for parents with Dr. Valerie Hertzog – Spotify or Apple About Madison Wetherill Madison Wetherill is the creator of Cook at Home Mom, where she helps busy families embrace wholesome, flavorful cooking. Madison’s blog offers meal plans, grocery tips, and kitchen hacks, proving healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Madison’s free 5‑day weeknight dinner plan (with sides + grocery list) Instagram: @cookathomemom About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website ⁠here⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠here⁠.

    1h 6m

  5. OCT 2

    How to stop spiralling and take action when you’re overwhelmed with Joanna Brewster

    Ep. 103: Figuring out how to get un-triggered What happens when your career is thriving, your life looks good on paper… and then everything changes? In this honest conversation, coach and emotional intelligence educator Joanna Brewster shares how a car accident, a lost sense of self, and a spark of purpose from her own son set her on a path of reinvention. → FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS What We Cover: Joanna’s unexpected career pivots—from government to fashion to coachingHow her son’s bedtime reflections revealed her next callingWhat emotional intelligence actually is (and how to build it)Naming your patterns so you can break them—with a real-life example that may resonate with youWhy speaking up, setting boundaries, and knowing your values is the path home to yourself Related episodes: Ep. 99: Jealousy, parenting & career changes with Elana Sures – Spotify or Apple Ep. 101 : What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify or Apple Ep. 94: How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams – Spotify or Apple About Joanna Brewster Joanna Brewster is an emotional intelligence and leadership coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond autopilot living and leading, to see new options, and make intentional choices to create success and joy. She’s passionate about deepening self-awareness, conscious communication, and empathy for a deeper connection and understanding with ourselves and others. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Emotional Intelligence Coach, with additional training in mindfulness, positive psychology, and neuroscience-backed tools to support lasting transformation. Beyond her work, Joanna is a mom of two, with a secret, or not so secret, obsession for books and journals and finds her greatest peace and joy sitting by the ocean tuning into the messages of her heart. Website: www.hearttalks.ca   Instagram: @hearttalks__withjoannabrewster About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured OutAndrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website ⁠here⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠here⁠.

    1 hr

  6. SEP 25

    Simple hosting tricks, human connection, and starting before you’re “ready” with Emily Shimwell

    Ep. 102: Figuring out the WILDER and family-friendly way to host & start something from scratch FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS  Watch this conversation on YouTube here! Hosting can feel overwhelming, especially as parents. Between toys on the floor, bedtime chaos, and “not enough” stories running in your head, it’s easy to put off bringing people together. But what if gathering could be simpler—and more meaningful? In this episode, Emily Shimwell, founder of Dine Wilder, shares how she’s hosted over 540 guests at her immersive long-table dinners in just one year. We talk about connection over perfection, starting before you feel ready, and how to host in ways that feel simple, soulful, and fun. In this episode, we cover: How Emily started Dine Wilder before she felt “ready”The small details that instantly elevate a tableHacks for hosting with kids around (without losing your mind)Why human connection—not the menu—is the real star of any gatheringThe story behind FEAST, her upcoming day of food and connection in SquamishGET TICKETS TO ‘FEAST’ October 26, 2025 — @ The Cheakamus Centre in Squamish, BC Use the exclusive listener code ‘AFO20’ for 20% off your ticket. Related episodes: Ep. 65: A (camp)fireside chat about community and self-care with Gillian Behnke – Spotify or Apple Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple Ep. 34: Danielle Wiebe on figuring out how to enter the world of entrepreneurship and the power of community – Spotify or Apple Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life  – Spotify or Apple About Emily Shimwell Emily Shimwell is a Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, and lifelong connector. She’s the founder of Dine Wilder and co-founder of Graze Wilder, ventures rooted in her love of beauty, community, and bringing people together. In just one year, Emily has welcomed over 540 guests to her immersive dinner retreats, each crafted to leave women feeling seen, celebrated, and deeply connected. More than just table settings and candles, Emily’s work is about sparking genuine human connection that makes every gathering unforgettable. Follow Emily on Instagram at @emily_wilder or @dine.wilder. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website ⁠here⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠here⁠.

    1h 13m

  7. SEP 18

    What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin

    Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off, what then?  Former stay-at-home mom of three turned entrepreneur, Christine Coughlin, gets honest about identity shifts, guilt, and rebuilding a life that actually fits. We dig into leaving a defining career, stay-at-home-mom life, the hobby-to-business trap, tricky marriage conversations, and how to follow curiosity without blowing up your world. FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS Watch on YouTube What we cover: How to know when “this isn’t it” (even if everything looks good on paper)What it looks like to turn a hobby inuto a business…and then burn it downHard spouse conversations when your dreams disrupt your initial agreementsHow to start a brand before you’ve “figured it out”A realistic take on balance when you’re stepping into something new Related episodes (add links): Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life  – Spotify or Apple Ep. 93: Redefining success as a mother (and human!) with Sara Demizio – Spotify or Apple About Christine Coughlin Christine Coughlin is a former Director of Operations turned entrepreneur, mom of three, and founder of YVR Creatives—a community that supports women building bold, personal brands. After leaving her corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom, Christine found herself craving more than what traditional roles offered. A midlife awakening and a desire for purpose led her to launch The In Between, and later YVR Creatives, where she now empowers female entrepreneurs to share their passions with the world through events, community and content.  In this episode, Christine opens up about identity shifts, letting go of guilt, and redefining success in motherhood, marriage, and career. Website: yvrcreatives.ca  |  the-inbetween.ca Instagram: @yvr.creatives  |  @iamchristinecoughlin About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website ⁠here⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠here⁠.

    40 min

  8. SEP 16

    Solo: the messy magic of consistency and CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES

    Ep. 100: Figuring out how to celebrate the messy, meaningful path to consistency One hundred episodes. Nearly three years. Countless conversations with parents, experts, and leaders who are redefining what it means to thrive in work, family, and life. In this rare solo episode, I've turned the mic on myself to reflect on what it’s taken to create All Figured Out—and why consistency isn’t about perfection. I share behind-the-scenes lessons, big milestones, and even an impromptu interview with a 4-year-old guest. FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS In this episode, we cover: What 100 episodes have taught me about consistency as a mom and entrepreneurAn epiphany about what consistency REALLY meansBig milestones: from global reach to listener transformationsA sweet surprise interview with Andrea’s daughter, Addy About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.

    18 min
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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barr—a Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leader—shares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home.

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