How Moms Make It Work

Corrie Myers
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”How do you make it all work?” That’s the question every mom whispers to another at preschool drop-off or baseball practice. As a mother of three who completely changed careers after my second child, I’ve been asking this question since my very first maternity leave. Welcome to ”How Moms Make it Work” – conversations with working mothers who do and don’t do it all. I’m Corrie Myers, and I’m bringing together incredible women from all stages of motherhood and career to share their honest journeys: when they took the promotion, when they scaled back, when they started businesses, and yes, when they burned it all down and started over. You’ll hear from new moms in the thick of it and seasoned mothers who are still figuring it out (because change really is the only constant). These fly-on-the-wall glimpses into how other mothers manage everything from childcare to therapy help us all ditch the unrealistic expectations and mom guilt about ”doing it all.” Each story serves as a permission slip to be the working mom YOU want to be, season by season. Wherever you’re at on your working mom journey, I’m so glad you’re here.

Episodes

  1. JAN 20

    EP 11: Emily McDonald's Done It All (and Now Does It Differently): On Grief, Business Growth, and Letting Go

    What happens when you build the thing you always wanted—and it still doesn’t feel right anymore? This week, Corrie talks with Emily McDonald: entrepreneur, business mentor, mom of two boys, and founder of The Stylist LA. Emily built a seven-figure company from her living room, raised a million dollars in venture capital, opened stores in LA and SF… and still found herself in a warehouse, pregnant and panicking, wondering, “How did I get here?” In this honest, insightful conversation, Emily shares how motherhood (and a pandemic) forced her to rethink everything—her business model, her identity, her definition of success. She opens up about grief, burnout, marriage dynamics, childcare math, and why she now guards nap time like sacred ground. It’s a conversation full of humor, clarity, and real-deal wisdom from a woman who knows chaos and has learned how to work with it, not against it. Whether you're navigating daycare drop-offs, business dreams, or just trying to figure out what’s next—you’ll find a lot to love in this one. 💡 Resources Mentioned Emily on Instagram: solidstarts.com Emily’s favorite workout platform: corriemyers.com Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers Music by: @johnbrazell Subscribe to How Moms Make It Work wherever you get your podcasts, and if today’s episode resonated with you, please leave a review—it helps more moms find these conversations.

    41 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    EP 10: Katie Quesada on Running a Company and Keeping Family First

    Storytelling consultant and speaker Katie Quesada joins Corrie to talk about the unexpected path that led her from nonprofit burnout to running a thriving company—and how she and her husband flipped the traditional script to create a family rhythm that matches their season, skills, and values.  In this episode, Katie shares how her business grew by word of mouth (and one well-timed compliment from a friend), why they decided to live tiny in order to dream big, and how they figured out the math to make it all work. She also opens up about navigating mom sadness vs. mom guilt, the tension of travel with young kids, and the constant pressure to want what someone else has—even when your heart knows better. Go moms. :)  Links! Katie’s Website: katiequesada.com Katie on Instagram: @katiequesada Corrie's Website: corriemyers.com Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers Music Credit: @johnbrazell

    52 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    EP9: Ash McDonald on Burnout, Worldschooling, and Intentionally Rebuilding

    Ash McDonald had all the markers of “making it”: a booked-out business, thriving clients, and a beautiful new home. But when burnout hit again, she knew something had to (really) change. This episode is for the mom who's wondering if slowing down means giving up. Ash shares what happened when she let go of hustle culture, stepped back from her business, and leaned into homeschooling and worldschooling her three kids. She talks about healing on a cellular level, working just 10 hours a week, and the emotional work of letting herself be rather than prove.  We also talk about what she’s intentionally building now, for her clients and her own family. If you’ve ever felt like burnout is something you hit over and over again, you'll thoroughly enjoy hearing Ash's wisdom on the topic.  ✨ Resources Mentioned Ash’s Website: Here Ash on Instagram: @ashmcdonald Ash’s Podcast – Shamelessly Ambitious: Listen here The Burnout Breakthrough (Ash’s free 5-day audio/email series): Get it here Fit with Coco: Here (Ash’s go-to workout program) Corrie’s Website: corriemyers.com Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers Music by: @johnbrazell Subscribe to How Moms Make It Work wherever you get your podcasts, and if today’s episode resonated with you, please leave a review—it helps more moms find these conversations. Thank you so much!!

    53 min

  4. 06/18/2025

    EP 8: Krista Demcher on Raising Teens, Running a Business, and Redefining “Having It All”

    This week, Corrie is joined by Krista Demcher—sales coach, speaker, and mom of three—for a deeply honest (and sometimes tearful) conversation about what it really looks like to juggle parenting and purpose. Krista opens up about sending her oldest off to college and the bittersweet emotions of “lasts.” She shares how she intentionally built strong relationships with her teens, even through rocky middle school years, and how learning to repair quickly—and let go of a clean bedroom—keeps her connected to her kids. They also talk about running a business with your spouse, redefining sales as storytelling and service, and the truth behind “revenge bedtime procrastination.” (Yes, that’s a thing—and yes, she’s guilty of it too.) Whether you're navigating toddler chaos or bracing for high school drop-offs, this episode is the encouragement you need. Episode links: Krista’s Website: kristademcher.com Krista on Instagram: @kristademcher Podcast Episode Featuring Krista’s Kids: She Sells He Sells  Book: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink Corrie's website: corriemyers.com Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers Music by @johnbrazell   Subscribe to How Moms Make It Work wherever you get your podcasts, and if today’s episode resonated with you, please leave a review—it helps more moms find these conversations.

    1h 2m

  5. 06/03/2025

    EP7: How Founder Ashton Smith Balances New Mom Life and Business Growth

    Ashton Smith is the founder of The Awakening and a first-time mom to 7-month-old Leo—and she’s learning in real time what it means to hold space for both. This episode is for the mom who’s building something big while being needed every minute—by clients and a teething baby. Ashton gets honest about the tension of being both a business owner and a new parent, of running something she’s passionate about while surrendering to the unpredictability of motherhood. We talk about what surprised her most postpartum, how she’s reimagining success in this season, and why trusting yourself matters more than any parenting blueprint. It’s raw, real, and a reminder that figuring it out as you go is still figuring it out. 😉   Connect with our guest: IG: @myawakeningco Website: www.myawakening.co Connect with your host: IG: @corriemyers Website: www.corriemyers.com Music by John Brazell at johnbrazell.com

    32 min

  6. 05/20/2025

    EP6: How an Intentional Career Pause Set Cayla Horey Up for Success

    Cayla Horey has spent two decades developing leaders—and now she’s leading in a whole new way. This episode is for the mom who wonders if pressing pause might derail everything. Spoiler: it might just be the beginning. Cayla talks about intentionally stepping back from a fast-paced leadership career to raise her three young kids (and navigate therapy appointments, homeschool logistics, and competitive dance drop-offs). Now, she runs a flourishing coaching practice while still being the “primary manager” of her household. We talk about building a business from the floor up (literally), how she knew it was time to re-enter the professional space, and what she’s teaching her daughters about work, worth, and what’s possible. Connect with our guest: IG: @caylahorey Website: www.caylahorey.com Connect with your host: IG: @corriemyers Website: www.corriemyers.com Music by John Brazell at johnbrazell.com

    47 min

  7. 05/05/2025

    EP 5: From Chasing Stories to Building a Life That Fits—on Career Pivots, Breast Cancer, and Trusting Her Gut – with Julie Vlahon

    Julie Vlahon started her career chasing breaking news as a TV reporter—then pivoted to PR, launched her own social media business, and learned to shape work around her growing family. Now a mom of two school-aged kids on the cusp of the teen years, Julie shares how breast cancer shifted her priorities and how she and her husband continually redefine what their family actually needs in each season. From the nap-time hustle to naming her worth, this episode is a reminder that success can look softer, slower—and still wildly fulfilling. Connect with Julie: 📸 Instagram: @julievlahon 💼 LinkedIn: Julie Vlahon Connect with Corrie / the Podcast: 🌐 Website: www.corriemyers.com 📸 Instagram: @corriemyers 🎶 Podcast intro + outro music by John Brazell Listen and learn more at www.johnbrazell.com

    45 min

  8. 04/21/2025

    EP 4: Mom Guilt, Maternity Leave, and Building a Business That Fits New Motherhood, with Meg Evans

    Growing a business while pregnant and raising a toddler? Meg Evans is doing it—with a lot of intention, a little improvising, and yes, a side of mom guilt. Meg—founder of Born to Roam Bookkeeping and mom of one (with another on the way)—opens up about what it’s really like to grow a business in the thick of new motherhood. From structuring her client work around nap time to navigating shifting childcare and planning a more intentional maternity leave, this conversation is equal parts honest, insightful, and refreshingly real. Whether you're balancing a baby on your hip or a laptop on your desk (or both), this episode will remind you that you're not alone—and that the “right way” is whatever works for your family this season. Stay Connected: Meg's Instagram: @borntoroambookkeeping Meg's Website: https://borntoroambookkeeping.com Corrie's Website: https://corriemyers.com Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers

    38 min

  9. 04/21/2025

    EP 3: Holding Both Grief and Joy - How a Business Owner Creates Spaces for Women to Experience Deep Transformation with Erin Resteiner

    In this deeply moving conversation, Erin Resteiner—a business leader, mom of three boys, and mother to Kit, the daughter she lost during pregnancy—shares her journey of holding both grief and joy while building multiple thriving businesses. As owner of Highway Brewing Company and Kits (named in honor of her daughter), Erin shares how learning to delegate and trust her team has allowed her to be fully present whether in business-owner mode or mom mode. She opens up about transforming her personal experience with loss into creating Kits and now "Soulful Shores" retreats, where women reconnect with their vibrant selves beyond their roles and responsibilities. Erin's practical wisdom about offloading tasks that drain your energy and building meaningful community demonstrates that when you resource yourself fully, everything around you transforms. Stay Connected: Erin's Instagram: @literallyjusterin Erin's Website: literallyjusterin.com Highway Brewing Company: @highwaybrewingco Kits Gift Store: @joyatkits Corrie's Website: corriemyers.com Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers

    38 min

  10. 04/21/2025

    EP 2: How Saying No to a Prestigious Media Job Helped This Single Mom Say Yes to Her Kids - With Alex Abramian

    She had it all—big career, smart kids, fancy job title. But it wasn’t working. So Alex Abramian made a change. What she found on the other side of that decision might just change how you think about motherhood, ambition, and what balance actually looks like. In this very real conversation, Alex—a PR expert and single mom of twins now in college—offers the perspective that moms of young kids crave, candidly admitting that "something has to give" when juggling career and motherhood. She shares her journey of leaving The Hollywood Reporter (!!) to create a work/life rhythm where she could be the mom at home in the afternoon. Alex opens up about the emotional turning point of crying at red lights on her way to work, how her daughter's "you've become that mom" moment validated her career pivot, and the unexpected freedom of an empty nest that isn't entirely empty. Stay Connected: Alexandria's Website: https://www.theprcollaborative.co/ Alexandria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandria_abramian/ The PR Collaborative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_theprcollaborative/ Corrie Myers' Website: https://corriemyers.com

    40 min

  11. 04/10/2025

    Trailer: How Moms Make it Work

    Let's be real: no one is doing it all. And if it looks like they are, it's because they've owned what they can and cannot do. The magic of motherhood happens when women like me and you vulnerably and confidently share how we do (and don't) do it all. Welcome to the trailer for "How Moms Make it Work," a podcast for moms who want to juggle a big career and motherhood, moms who want to slow their pace and spend more time at home, and everything in between. I'm Corrie Myers, a former educator turned business owner and mom of three. In this trailer, you'll get a glimpse of what this podcast is about. So if you're a working mom or want to become one, start here.

    3 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

”How do you make it all work?” That’s the question every mom whispers to another at preschool drop-off or baseball practice. As a mother of three who completely changed careers after my second child, I’ve been asking this question since my very first maternity leave. Welcome to ”How Moms Make it Work” – conversations with working mothers who do and don’t do it all. I’m Corrie Myers, and I’m bringing together incredible women from all stages of motherhood and career to share their honest journeys: when they took the promotion, when they scaled back, when they started businesses, and yes, when they burned it all down and started over. You’ll hear from new moms in the thick of it and seasoned mothers who are still figuring it out (because change really is the only constant). These fly-on-the-wall glimpses into how other mothers manage everything from childcare to therapy help us all ditch the unrealistic expectations and mom guilt about ”doing it all.” Each story serves as a permission slip to be the working mom YOU want to be, season by season. Wherever you’re at on your working mom journey, I’m so glad you’re here.

Information

  • Creator
    Corrie Myers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    How Moms Make It Work