Women and Work

Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub
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The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around. If you are an ambitious working mom who wants to share your story of success on a future episode of Women and Work, you can book your interview here: https://giospr8qzxuj.trickle.host/publicity.html

  1. 2d ago

    73: How to Build a Career That Fits Your Life | Women and Work

    What happens when you stop accepting the traditional rules of work and start designing a career around the life you actually want? Celeste Warren spent nearly three decades in corporate America, rising to executive leadership and serving as a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company. Along the way, she learned to advocate for herself, challenge inequity, and create opportunities for herself and others.  As a working mother, Celeste negotiated flexible work arrangements, built a family structure where her husband became the stay-at-home parent, and learned to protect her time so she could succeed at work while being present for her children.  Eventually, she left the corporate world to launch her own consulting business—a decision driven by her desire for autonomy, continued growth, and the freedom to chart her own path.  In this episode, we discuss: • Advocating for yourself when you're being overlooked  • Recognizing bias through data rather than assumptions  • Creating flexibility for working parents  • Navigating mom guilt and career ambition  • The power of employee resource groups  • Knowing when it's time to leave corporate and start your own business  • Building a career around the life you want  What would change in your career if you felt completely comfortable asking for what you need? If you want to explore how to transform corporate culture by tapping into three decades of experience in human resources and organizational development, go to www.CRWDiversity.com. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WorkingMoms #CareerGrowth #Leadership #WomenInBusiness Support the show

  2. Aug 18

    72: From Corporate Leadership to Building a Business That Matters

    When your career keeps evolving, sometimes the biggest challenge is figuring out what kind of work is truly worth building your life around. After years navigating male-dominated industries, leading large corporate teams, and adapting to completely different professional environments, Karen Ahrens eventually realized that being intellectually challenged wasn't enough. She wanted to create something she believed in—something that could become part of her legacy. Now, as co-founder and CEO of Wait4Me, a personal assistant app, Karen is building a business while navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the realities of starting over. In this episode, we talk about: • Navigating male-dominated workplaces • Building confidence and adapting to different environments • Why Karen left a successful corporate career • Becoming a founder and taking the leap into entrepreneurship • Motherhood, work, and finding flexibility • What she learned about delegation and buying back time • Why mentorship can change someone's career • Building work that feels meaningful What would you do differently if you had more confidence in your abilities earlier in your career? If you’re looking for help with errands, projects or even someone to stand in line for you, check out www.uwait4me.com. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMoms #CareerGrowth Support the show

  3. Aug 11

    71: Building a Business Without Carrying the Whole Mental Load

    Mary Gunther spent years building her career before becoming a business owner—and motherhood changed what she wanted from work. After having children, Mary realized she needed more control over her time. That led her to build The Social G, a marketing agency designed around the life she wanted rather than a traditional 9-to-5 structure. Today, her husband is a stay-at-home dad and primary caregiver while Mary works full-time growing their business. But creating that arrangement required Mary to let go of something she didn't realize she was carrying: control. Her therapist helped her recognize that her husband wasn't going to parent or manage the household exactly the way she would. Learning to let him find his own way helped reduce her mental load and made their new family dynamic work. In this episode of Women and Work, Mary shares how she built a business around her family's needs, learned to delegate, navigated the transition to becoming the primary working parent, and discovered why letting go can sometimes be the key to doing more. What part of the mental load do you think women have the hardest time letting go of? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WorkingMoms #Entrepreneurship #MentalLoad #WomenInBusiness Support the show

  4. Aug 4

    70: The Glass Ceiling Cost Her More Than a Promotion | Women and Work

    She spent years climbing the corporate ladder—earning promotions, leading teams, and sacrificing precious time with her family. But one honest conversation with her boss changed everything. She was told that no matter how hard she worked, she'd never be welcomed into the company's inner circle simply because she was a woman. That realization became the catalyst for building something of her own. In this episode of Women and Work, Diane Moca sits down with Jennifer Sutton, Founder of Bright Marketing, Orange Whip, and the Hello Chaos podcast, to discuss breaking through the glass ceiling, leaving corporate America, building businesses from the ground up, and advocating for women entrepreneurs. Topics discussed: • Breaking through the glass ceiling • The hidden cost of chasing the C-suite • Leaving corporate to start a business • Women in entrepreneurship and venture funding • Balancing ambition with family • Building businesses with purpose Have you ever realized the career you were chasing wasn't going to give you what you truly wanted? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMoms Support the show

  5. Jul 28

    69: How Motherhood Made Her More Creative | Women and Work

    She spent years believing that becoming a mother could end the career she had worked so hard to build. In the music industry, she had already overcome sexual harassment, self-doubt, and the pressure to prove she belonged. But one honest conversation with another songwriter changed everything. In this episode of Women and Work, Tiff Randol—composer, producer, vocal artist, and co-founder of Mamas in Music—shares how motherhood transformed not only her career, but also her creativity, priorities, and purpose. She opens up about discovering she was neurodivergent later in life, building a nonprofit while raising a child, and creating the support system she wished had existed for mothers in the music industry. In this episode: • Why she once believed motherhood would end her career  • Navigating sexual harassment in the music industry  • Discovering she was neurodivergent as an adult  • Starting a nonprofit for mothers in music  • Balancing creativity, parenting, and entrepreneurship  • Why community matters for working mothers Has becoming a parent—or another major life change—ever made you better at your work? Learn more about the Mamas in Music nonprofit at https://www.mamasinmusic.org and check out Tiff’s music at https://www.tiffrandol.com/ or www.iamevemusic.com. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WorkingMoms #Motherhood #WomenInBusiness #MusicIndustry Support the show

  6. Jul 21

    68: Career, Motherhood & Life's Unexpected Pivots | Women and Work

    Not every successful woman follows the path she imagined. Danielle Frank spent more than two decades building an impressive career—from publicist at Miramax to Director at Moët Hennessy. Along the way, she envisioned marriage, children, and a traditional family life. But when life took unexpected turns, she discovered fulfillment by embracing a different future instead of resisting it. In this episode of Women and Work, Danielle shares how career pivots, difficult relationships, personal choices, and redefining success helped shape the life she loves today. We discussed: • Women in male-dominated industries  • Career pivots and reinvention  • Choosing fulfillment over expectations  • Motherhood, fertility, and frozen eggs  • Writing and publishing a first book  • Finding purpose beyond traditional milestones  Have you ever had to let go of a life you once imagined to embrace a different one? Check out Danielle’s book A Wine Lover’s Guide To Parenting at https://daniellefrankauthor.com/ Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #CareerPivot #PersonalGrowth Support the show

  7. Jul 14

    67: Working Full-Time While Raising NINE Adopted Children | Women and Work

    Multiple kids. A full-time career. A growing ministry. When Debbie Simmons suddenly became a mom to five children overnight through adoption, she knew that surviving wasn't enough. Instead of letting the chaos take over, she built a simple system that gave every child a voice, created structure, and allowed her family to thrive—all while continuing to work full time. In this episode of Women and Work, Debbie shares how overcoming unimaginable personal tragedy shaped her leadership, motherhood, and mission to help thousands of families heal through trauma counseling. From engineering to ministry, nonprofit leadership, and raising nine adopted children, her journey proves that structure, resilience, and purpose can coexist. In this episode, we discuss: • Raising five children while working full time  • Why family schedules reduce stress  • Leading through tragedy and trauma  • Building a successful nonprofit from scratch  • The Architecture of Trust  • Balancing leadership and motherhood  What's one system or routine that has made your family life easier? Learn about building your own legacy at The Architecture of Trust: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/ Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WorkingMoms #Leadership #Parenting #WomenInBusiness Support the show

  8. Jul 7

    66: Reinventing Her Career Without Giving Up Family | Women and Work

    Choosing between your career and your family shouldn't have to be the only option. After becoming a mother, Marla Fronczak stepped away from a demanding career because she didn't realize flexible work arrangements were even possible. She reinvented herself as a real estate appraiser to gain more control over her schedule, overcame gender bias in a male-dominated industry, and eventually discovered a passion for serving older adults that led her to become CEO of AgeGuide. In this episode of Women and Work, Marla shares how finding champions, embracing career pivots, and advocating for flexible workplaces helped her build a meaningful career without losing sight of what mattered most. In this episode, you'll learn about: • Why she left her first career after becoming a mom • Finding flexible work through entrepreneurship • Facing discrimination as a woman in real estate appraisal • The importance of mentors and career champions • Reinventing your career at any stage of life • Supporting working caregivers in today's workplace • Why flexibility benefits both employers and employees • Preparing for retirement while continuing to make an impact What career decision ended up changing the direction of your life the most? Share your story in the comments. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #Leadership #CareerChange Support the show

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The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around. If you are an ambitious working mom who wants to share your story of success on a future episode of Women and Work, you can book your interview here: https://giospr8qzxuj.trickle.host/publicity.html

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  • Creator
    Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Women and Work
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    Women and Work