The Working Mom Show

Klara Ganter
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Welcome to The Working Mom Show! Thriving While Surviving: The Working Mom Show is the podcast for moms ready to turn their passion into a career they love—without sacrificing family time. Hear real, unfiltered stories from moms who took the leap, built careers on their terms, and proved that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. No sugarcoating, just honest insights, expert advice, and the inspiration you need to create a life that works for you.

  1. 6D AGO

    3 Days a Week, 6 Figures in 2 Years: How Cailen Ascher Built a Business Around Motherhood

    What if the "least logical time" to start a business was actually the best time? When Cailen Ascher's first daughter was born, she made a decision that defied all the conventional advice: she cut her working hours to three days a week and expanded into a completely new market. Two years later, she had a six-figure business — and her schedule still revolved around her girls. Cailen is a business mentor for women coaches and entrepreneurs who want to build something meaningful without sacrificing the life they actually want to live. In this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on how she did it — and how you can too. We cover: Why starting a business when your baby is newborn might not be as crazy as it soundsThe mindset shift that makes working fewer hours and earning more money actually possibleHow Cailen uses meditation as the "soft transition" between work mode and mom modeThe three questions that will help you find your million-dollar business idea in five minutesWhat it means to be "spiritually grounded" in business — and why it makes you magnetic to the right clientsHow she structures her days now around school hours, and why she lets her schedule shift with the seasonsThis episode is for the mom who feels that undeniable spark inside her — and is ready to stop waiting for the perfect moment to act on it. Get in touch with Cailen here: Turn Your Magic into Money {On-Demand Workshop} www.CailenAscher.com/selfled The Self-Led Woman {Substack} https://cailenascher.substack.com/ @Cailen.Ascher on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cailen.ascher/ Website: www.CailenAscher.com  If today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. You can find me at mompire.eu, or come say hi on LinkedIn — just search Klara Ganter. And if you're a corporate mom wondering what your next move looks like, take my free quiz at mompire.eu/quiz. It takes five minutes and gives you a real starting point. Links are in the show notes.

    35 min

  2. MAY 5

    When the Money Runs Out: What a CPA Mom of Four Learned About Resilience, Debt & Reinvention

    Are you a mom struggling with your career? Find out in 2 minutes your new direction: www.mompire.eu/quiz What do you do when you're a financial professional — and you find yourself $650,000 in debt, with four kids, $100 a week in child support, and no job? That's exactly where Nancy Benet, CPA and founder of Success Your Way and Fix-It Accounting, found herself after her divorce. And instead of staying down, she built something extraordinary. In this episode, Nancy opens up about the financial and emotional rock bottom that followed the collapse of five businesses, and the mindset shift that changed everything. This isn't just a story about money — it's a story about worthiness, resilience, and what it really means to start over on your own terms. You'll learn: Why the first step out of any financial crisis is simply saying it out loud to someoneWhat a "New Zero" is — and how this one concept helped Nancy save $30,000 in 90 daysThe four-step process she uses to manage her mindset and manifest real resultsWhy money problems are really internal problems — and how your childhood shaped your relationship with moneyWhy failure isn't failing, but quitting isWhether you're navigating debt, divorce, or just wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself, Nancy's story is proof that baby steps — taken consistently — can move mountains. Get in touch with Nancy: www.successyourway.com/  www.fixitaccounting.com www.Instagram.com/success.your.way www.facebook.com/SuccessYourWayCommunity https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/nancy-benet-cpa-18145014 Buy her book on Amazon: TAME YOUR MONEY MONSTER written by Nancy Benet & Adrienne Freeland

    37 min

  3. APR 28

    Burnout Is Biological: How a Physician Mom of Five Rebuilt Success on Her Own Terms with Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany

    Are you struggling in your career as a mom: Find your direction with this 2 minute quiz: www.mompire.eu/quiz What happens when a physician, founder, and mom of five hits a wall so hard she ends up in the hospital — and then rebuilds from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Loden-Tiffany, who has navigated burnout, miscarriages, twins, a foster baby, perimenopause, and a TEDx talk — all while raising five children and running her own medical practice. Amy breaks down why burnout isn't just emotional — it's biological. She explains the stress hormones wreaking havoc on working moms' bodies, why the "move more, eat less" advice is dangerously oversimplified, and the powerful moment her 7-year-old's question made her realize something had to change. You'll learn: Why your body responds to a missed deadline the same way it responds to a lionThe 80/20 truth about diet and exercise no one is telling youHow Amy went from sacrificing her family for her career to building a business that serves her familyThe one question to ask yourself if you're becoming the bottleneck in your own lifeThree free, practical health habits for time-strapped momsIf you've ever felt like your ambition and your family are pulling you in opposite directions, this conversation will give you a new framework — and a lot of permission to do things differently. Get in touch with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-loden/ Website: http://www.vitalitymwc.org Instagram: @dramytiffany

    46 min

  4. APR 21

    Matrescence & The Good Girl Trap: Redefining Identity with Dr. Angele Close

    Want to work with Klara? Book a free discovery call here. In this deeply transformative episode, Klara Ganter speaks with Dr. Angele Close about the hidden psychological shifts that occur when a high-achieving professional becomes a mother. Angele shares her personal "awakening"—moving from a "worker bee" mentality in graduate school to the realization that her "good girl" childhood hadn't prepared her for the reality of raising strong-willed, neurodiverse children. We explore the concept of matrescence—the profound physical, emotional, and identity shift similar to adolescence that remains largely unrecognized in modern society. If you have ever felt like you "suck" at balancing your passions with your role as a mom, this episode will provide the vocabulary and validation you need to stop turning against yourself. In this episode, we discuss: The Survivor Mode Phase: Juggling graduate school and early motherhood with "forward-focused" ambition. Matrescence: Understanding the profound identity transformation that every mother undergoes. The "Good Girl" Archetype: How being an obedient child can create a "naive idea" of parental control. Internal Family Systems (IFS): How to navigate the "parts" of us—the inner critic, the overachiever, and the exhausted mom. Get in touch with Angele here: https://www.drangeleclose.com/ Book: https://www.drangeleclose.com/unburdening-motherhood-book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drangeleclose/

    42 min

  5. APR 16

    How not to be the bigges bottleneck in your business with Silja Thor

    In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Silja Thor, a resilient entrepreneur and single mom who has navigated nine different businesses, divorce, and major life transitions. Silja shares her journey from being a "naive" 20-year-old starting her first telecommunications company to becoming a sought-after mentor for high-achieving women. In this episode, we discuss: Business by Design: How to build a business that serves your life, rather than letting your work dictate your family time. The "Nervous System" Bottleneck: Why even the most capable women often "trip over themselves" due to a fear of rejection or a lack of self-trust. Transitioning to the Spotlight: The vulnerability of moving from behind-the-scenes co-founder to being the face and brand of your own coaching business. See what Silja has for your business: https://siljathor.com

    35 min

  6. APR 7

    High Stakes & High Demand: Navigating a Legal Career and Motherhood with Brittany Stevens

    Do not forget to subscribe to the show! Get in touch with Klara if you feel you are at crossroads of your career. What does it look like to be a high-performance legal advocate for women while raising a toddler who hasn't slept through the night in months? In this episode, Klara sits down with Brittany Stevens, a plaintiff-side employment lawyer who represents victims of sexual harassment and discrimination in New York City. Brittany shares the unvarnished reality of her "survival mode" schedule—commuting four days a week, managing intense emotional labor for her clients, and fighting the persistent "mom guilt" of missing school drop-offs. We dive into how she separates her heavy professional load from her home life and why she believes motherhood is the ultimate training ground for high-functioning leadership. In this episode, we discuss: The Plaintiff Side: The mental and emotional weight of representing employees who have faced harassment and retaliation. Survival Mode: How Brittany operates on just a few hours of sleep while remaining "on" for judges and mediators. The "Mom and Dad" Door: Lessons from Brittany’s lawyer parents on leaving work stress at the threshold. Navigating Pregnancy Discrimination: Insights into the legal challenges working moms face in corporate environments today Get in touch with Brittany: https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/our-team/brittany-a-stevens/ Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-stevens-alper/⁠ The Working Mom Show is a proud member of the Podmatch family, where guests and podcasts can easily find each other.

    36 min

  7. MAR 31

    The CEO Mindset: How Motherhood Prepares You for Business Success with Megan Schwan

    Book your free advisory call if you are at crossroads in your career as a mom: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this raw and incredibly powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Megan Schwan to discuss a journey that defines resilience. From becoming a teen mom to navigating an unexpected divorce and moving across the country, Megan has rebuilt her life as a single mother while simultaneously scaling a successful accounting firm. Megan pulls back the curtain on the "Super Mom" myth, sharing how she transitioned from a timid, introverted bookkeeper to a confident CEO. We explore why motherhood is the ultimate training ground for entrepreneurship and how "habit stacking" can help you achieve even your most unachievable goals. In this episode, we discuss: Normalizing the Mess: Why the expectation to "handle it all" is a human impossibility. Motherhood as Business Training: Why managing a household makes you a natural at logistics, delegation, and personnel management. The Perfectionism Trap: How to let go of the 100% standard and embrace the "70-80% rule" to grow your business. Recovery and Resilience: Moving from a "survival mode" mindset to thriving as a business owner and individual. Find Megan here: www.sidekick-accounting.com https://www.facebook.com/mmschwanhttps://www.instagram.com/mompreneurof4/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmschwan Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

    40 min

  8. MAR 24

    Right-Sizing Your Career: Strategy, Ambition, and the "Non-Linear" Path with Rebecca Callahan

    If you liked this episode and think there is more to your career, book a free advisory call with Klara here: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara talks with Rebecca Callahan, a veteran "work-from-homer" and career coach who believes a non-linear career isn’t broken—it’s designed. Rebecca shares her personal journey of "right-sizing" her career, from stepping back to support her son's learning differences to eventually rising to a VP title—all while maintaining a primary focus on her family. In this episode, we discuss: The Emotional vs. Strategic Exit: Why you should emotionally disconnect from a toxic job before you actually leave it. Stepping Sideways, Not Back: Reframing "stepping back" as a strategic adjustment to make a future leap forward. The "Original" Work-from-Homer: Lessons from 25 years of working remotely, long before it was the global norm. The 2-3 Year Phase: Understanding that career adjustments for caregiving are often temporary seasons, not permanent setbacks. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccacallahan/ https://www.summerday-llc.com/  Rebecca's Inner Circle: https://www.summerday-llc.com/peer-advisory-boards Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

    37 min
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Welcome to The Working Mom Show! Thriving While Surviving: The Working Mom Show is the podcast for moms ready to turn their passion into a career they love—without sacrificing family time. Hear real, unfiltered stories from moms who took the leap, built careers on their terms, and proved that motherhood and ambition can go hand in hand. No sugarcoating, just honest insights, expert advice, and the inspiration you need to create a life that works for you.

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  • Creator
    Klara Ganter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Klara Ganter
  • Show Website
    The Working Mom Show