Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Rebecca Olson
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This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

  1. 3d ago

    Is Your Career Hurting Your Kids? And The Truth About Working Mom Guilt (with Dr. Laura Froyen)

    What if the guilt you feel as a working mum isn't actually yours to carry? Rebecca and parenting expert Dr. Laura Froyen explore the stories we've been told about motherhood, career, and what it means to be a "good mum". Together they unpack the research, challenge common beliefs, and share practical ways to parent with more confidence and far less guilt. In this episode, we unpack:The difference between true guilt and the guilt you've inherited from society.What research actually says about working mums and child development.Why presence matters more than the number of hours you spend with your kids.How modelling self-care helps your children far more than self-sacrifice.Simple ways to build stronger connection while balancing career and family. Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Connect with Laura:Website: laurafroyen.comPodcast: www.laurafroyen.com/podcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd

  2. Jul 20

    Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work for Everyone (And What Does) with Anna Dearmon Kornick

    In this episode, I sit down with time management coach Anna Dearman Kornick for a fascinating conversation about why traditional productivity advice doesn't work for everyone. We explore how your personality influences the way you plan, make decisions, and manage your time, and why feeling overwhelmed has far less to do with your calendar than you might think. If you've ever felt like you're failing at time management, this episode will completely reframe the way you think about productivity, overwhelm, and creating a life that actually works for you. In this episode, we unpack: Why overwhelm is often the real problem. How your personality shapes the way you manage time. Practical tools to create mental capacity before tackling your to-do list. Why one-size-fits-all productivity systems often fail. Simple ways to build a schedule that works with your brain instead of against it. Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Connect with Anna: Podcast: https://annadkornick.com/podcast/ Blueprint to Balance – Anna's free video series: https://annadkornick.com/blueprint-to-balance Anna’s Book: https://annadkornick.com/book Instagram: www.instagram.com/annadkornick/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annadearmonkornick/ 287

  3. Jul 13

    How Busy Moms Can Make a Real Political Impact in 60 Seconds or Less (with Cynthia Levin)

    In this episode, I sit down with advocacy expert Cynthia Levin to challenge one of the biggest lies busy working moms believe: that making a difference requires more time than we have. Cynthia shares how she began advocating while raising babies, not after life got easier, and explains why moms are uniquely equipped to create real change. We talk about simple, practical ways to use your voice, why even small actions matter, and how advocacy can fit into an already full life. If you've ever cared deeply about an issue but felt like one person couldn't make a difference, this conversation will completely shift your perspective.86 In this episode, we unpack:Why moms are some of the most powerful advocates in the worldSimple ways to create change in just a few minutes a dayHow to advocate even when you're overwhelmed and short on timeWhy your personal story matters more than being an expertEasy first steps to help you confidently use your voice Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Connect with Cynthia:Website:www.AdvocacyMadeEasy.comFree "Advocacy How-To” Resource:https://ccylevin.substack.com/t/advocacy-how-tosCynthia’s Book:https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Diapers-World-Advocates-Started/dp/1955985332Instagram:www.instagram.com/ccylevinLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiachangyitlevin/

  4. Jul 6

    How Working Moms Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

    Over the last few months, I've interviewed dozens of working moms through my research and on this podcast. Their jobs were different. Their families were different. Their lives looked different. But the challenges they faced, and the breakthroughs that created lasting balance, were remarkably similar. In this episode, I'm unpacking the four biggest lessons that every working mom needs to hear. In this episode, we unpack:Why time isn't actually the biggest problem for working moms The mindset shifts every balanced woman had in common How intentional living creates a life with fewer regrets Why self-trust is the missing piece of sustainable balance The four biggest insights from interviewing dozens of working moms Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Book Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy

  5. Jun 29

    Can Working Moms Get Promoted AND Have Balance? (Yes — Here's How)

    If you've been telling yourself, "Maybe now just isn't the right time to go after that promotion," I want you to hear this. In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a working mom who thought she was questioning her ambition, when in reality, she was simply running out of capacity. We unpack why so many ambitious women shrink their dreams instead of expanding their ability to hold them, and why sustainable work-life balance isn't about choosing between career success and family, it creates space for both. In this episode, we unpack:Why feeling "stretched too thin" isn't a clarity problem—it's a capacity problem. The hidden reason ambitious moms stop pursuing promotions. How survival mode quietly shrinks your career goals. Why work-life balance is the foundation for career growth. The simple mindset shift that helps you build a true "both-and" life. Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Book Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy

  6. Jun 22

    Podcast Takeover: 2 Moms Talk Confidence, Guilt, and How They Got Their Time Back

    For the first time ever, I handed over the microphone to two badass moms from my Ambitious & Balanced coaching program and let them take over the podcast. No script. No questions. No coaching from me. Just an honest conversation between two working moms about what life looked like before coaching, what finally made them say yes to investing in themselves, and what's changed since. What followed was a candid conversation about confidence, guilt, boundaries, burnout, me time, and learning how to stop carrying the weight of everything alone. If you've ever wondered what it's actually like inside Ambitious & Balanced, this episode gives you a front-row seat. In this episode, we unpack:What finally pushed them to seek support instead of trying to figure it out aloneHow guilt, overwhelm, and negative self-talk were impacting their daily livesThe four types of time that helped them feel more balanced and in controlWhy confidence became the biggest transformation from coachingHow small mindset shifts created major changes at work and at home Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callBook Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!):www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy

  7. Jun 15

    There's Gotta Be Another Way: One Mom's Journey Out of Overwhelm (with Tania Deshpande)

    For years, Tania believed success meant grinding harder, working longer, and constantly proving her worth. As a working mom in Silicon Valley, she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of perfectionism, guilt, and never feeling like she was doing enough. In this conversation, she shares the mindset shifts, practical tools, and surprising breakthroughs that helped her create a completely different way of living, one where ambition and balance can actually coexist. If you've ever wondered whether there has to be a better way than constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. In this episode, we unpack: Why high-achieving women often tie their worth to productivity The hidden mindset patterns fueling burnout and overwhelm How redefining success changes everything The four types of time every working mom needs Practical tools for overcoming guilt, perfectionism, and negative self-talk Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Book Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy

  8. Jun 8

    Working mom guilt is keeping you stuck (and here’s what to do about it)

    What if the guilt you've been carrying as a working mom isn't proof that you're failing... but a signal that you're unclear on what matters most? In this episode, I challenge the idea that mom guilt is just part of the job description and share why guilt often points to a lack of clarity around priorities, balance, and success. Through real client stories and practical examples, you'll learn how defining what truly matters to you can reduce guilt, increase confidence, and help you feel more in control of your life as a working mom. In this episode, we unpack: Why mom guilt is often a clarity problem, not a parenting problem The hidden connection between guilt and your beliefs about "having it all" How defining your version of balance changes daily decision-making Allison's story of moving from chronic guilt to confidence and calm Practical ways to feel empowered instead of constantly second-guessing yourself Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Book Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy Links and References:Listen to Kelly’s story: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/279 Listen to Allison’s story:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/280

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This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

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