Empowered and Unapologetic: Mastering Marriage, Motherhood, and Business - A Business Woman's Guide to Balancing it all‪.‬ Veronica Cisneros

It's time to break free from those myths that hold us back. In this episode, I'm laying out some simple steps to help us all ditch the perfectionism and embrace a little thing called self-compassion. We're talking setting realistic expectations, celebrating what makes us unique, and surrounding ourselves with a tribe of badass women who lift us up. Because here's the truth—motherhood isn't about being flawless. It's messy, it's chaotic, and yeah, sometimes we mess up. And you know what? That's perfectly okay. So let's rewrite the narrative, let's redefine what it means to be a mom, and let's do it all with a whole lot of authenticity, self-love, and acceptance. Ready to join me on this journey? Let's do this.

What we talk about in this episode:

Embrace imperfection in motherhood and release the myth of perfection.

Practice self-compassion and establish realistic expectations for yourself.

Celebrate your unique strengths, quirks, and imperfections—they make you who you are.

Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, and communities for empowerment.

Reframe guilt and shame with positive affirmations and self-validations.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High achieving women often experience immense pressure to excel in their current careers while fulfilling responsibilities as mother and a partner. The expectations placed on them both internally and externally can create a delicate balancing act that requires understanding and support.
High-achieving women like me often feel this crazy pressure to nail it in every area. It’s like walking a tightrope, needing support and understanding. Willie, reflecting on his own experiences, totally gets it.
In this podcast episode, Willie and I discuss the pressures faced by high-achieving women and how husbands can support their wives. We emphasize the importance of understanding and validating these struggles and not adding more pressure. We also address common questions husbands may have and the insecurities that may arise.
Summary

Balancing marriage, motherhood, and a career can be challenging for high-achieving women

Husbands can support their wives by understanding their pressures and not adding more pressure

Addressing insecurities and working on personal growth is important for husbands

Empower X is a platform that offers resources and support for high-achieving women


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever experienced challenges in your relationship because you and your partner express love differently? How do you currently communicate your emotional needs to your partner? Do you notice how differences in love languages impact other areas of your life, such as parenting or your professional career?
In this episode, Veronica talks about the challenges faced by high-achieving women when their partners express love differently. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating emotional needs, highlighting the necessity of finding common ground and seeking professional help when needed. Love language disparities not only impact relationships but also ripple into other areas of life, such as parenting and professional careers. The episode provides a practical roadmap with five steps to navigate these differences and strengthen bonds between partners. Key points include acknowledging and expressing emotional needs, managing partner expectations while seeking validation, recognizing the impact of love language disparities on relationship dynamics, building common ground through collaborative efforts, and seeking professional guidance through therapy or coaching sessions to enhance communication and intimacy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you noticed patterns within yourself that you want to change for the better? Why do so many high-achievers unconsciously steamroll their emotions? How can you unlock the power of your subconscious mind through easy habits to change your life and live intentionally?
In this episode, Thais Gibson, the founder of the Personal Development School, shares her journey of creating a successful online platform for personal growth. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, as well as the impact of personal work on relationships. This also explores common issues faced by high-achieving women and provides two steps to improve the relationship with oneself: identifying and meeting your needs, and challenging and reprogramming thought distortions. In this conversation, Thais discusses her work and the Personal Development School. She explains how the school focuses on helping people become securely attached and offers programs for belief reprogramming, understanding needs, effective communication, boundary reconditioning, and rewiring behavioral coping mechanisms. Thais also mentions the program’s focus on reprogramming the nervous system’s set point function. She shares that the Personal Development School has a community of coaches and facilitators who provide daily webinars and social events for practicing the tools.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel frustrated by being the only one who’s doing housework? Are you trying to get your kids more involved in housekeeping and completing chores? How can families use honest and compassionate conversations as a powerful positive change-making tool?
In this episode, Lori Sugarman-Li shares her journey from a career in communications to becoming a coach, speaker, and author focusing on family dynamics. She discusses the systemic devaluation of unpaid work and the challenges families face in recognizing and valuing it. Lori emphasizes the importance of meaningful conversations and setting boundaries to strike a better balance between paid and unpaid work. She also highlights the transformative power of recognizing the value of unpaid work within families. Lori’s book, ‘Our Home, Our Pride,’ aims to spark family conversations and reframe the work of care as an act of love and gratitude.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you sometimes feel like you have to choose between prioritizing family or work? Are you often pushing yourself beyond the limit to never disappoint people? How can you put a pause on the relentless living and be more intentional with how you spend your life?
In this episode, I talk about the challenges high-achieving women face in balancing their personal and professional lives. I share a personal experience of having to prioritize work over quality time with my daughter, highlighting the constant struggle to meet impossible expectations. I also talk about the emotional toll and mental load that high-achieving women carry, driven by past trauma and societal pressures, emphasizing the need for understanding, support, and empathy from partners and the importance of connecting with a community of like-minded women. I provide actionable steps to break free from the cycle of overcommitment and exhaustion.
Listen out as I introduce Empower X, a membership community for high-achieving women seeking personal and professional growth. Click the above link for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices