CEO Like a Mother™

Rebecca J. Alva
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🎙CEO Like a Mother™ – Motherhood: YOUR Superpower Building a family and a business isn’t just crazy — it’s congruency. Welcome to CEO Like A Mother™, the unapologetic podcast for those raising babies, who know a mother, or are building a business while mothering. Join us at the intersection of business and motherhood. Hosted by Rebecca J. Alva, mother of three and social worker (pending conferral) turned founder, as she guides us through honest conversations, behind-the-scenes strategy, and soul-deep encouragement. This is YOUR story and MINE. Join us!

  1. 12/28/2025

    The Best Is Yet to Come: Capturing Family, Growth & Joy with Dania C

    In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Dania Cueto, a mother of four and multi-business entrepreneur, to hear her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, family, and passion-driven work. From running On Cue Photography, INfiniTI Props, and Body on Cue Health & Fitness, to bookkeeping for multiple businesses, Dania proves that while you may not do it all, you can create a life that blends family, creativity, and ambition. Dania shares the magic behind her infant photography, why capturing early family moments is so deeply meaningful to her, and how she builds her businesses with heart, intention, and resilience. She opens up about the joys and challenges of raising children with diverse needs, nurturing a legacy through her work, and redefining what it means to be a CEO like a mother—balancing boundaries, consistency, and the love that fuels everything she does. This episode is perfect for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone inspired by women who lead with heart, creativity, and courage. 🌐 Website: https://www.oncuephotographyus.com📸 Instagram: @daniacuetooncue🎵 TikTok: @oncuephotography📘 Facebook: On Cue Photography 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother ✨ Connect with Dania & On Cue Photography 📣 Subscribe & Follow CEO Like A Mother™

  2. 12/21/2025

    Let It Snow: Mother-Daughter Business Duo with C’Ne & Hope

    This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an inspiring conversation with Hope Malveaux and her daughter, C’Ne Malveaux-Guilbeaux, co-founders of Snowfall Childcare—a faith-based nanny placement agency rooted in five generations of caregiving. Host Rebecca explores their unique mother-daughter business partnership, the legacy of their family matriarch, and how their Christian values shape the way they serve families. Hope shares her journey from becoming a young mother to building a career in human resources, while C’Ne reflects on her background in caregiving and the importance of intentionally matching families with caregivers who align with their values and culture. Together, they speak to legacy, servant leadership, and providing holistic, dignity-centered support for families—especially new mothers navigating work and caregiving. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of running a family business, the importance of clear communication and mutual respect, and their shared mission to lead with love, faith, and integrity. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the power of caregiving, the role of faith-driven service, and what it means to build a business that honors both family and community. 🌐 Website: https://www.snowfallchildcare.com📸 Instagram: @snowfallchildcare 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother ✨ Connect with Hope, C’Ne & Snowfall Childcare📣 Subscribe & Follow CEO Like A Mother™

  3. 12/14/2025

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Play Therapy with Havilah C.

    In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Havilah Champoux, founder of Playology Pediatric Therapy. Havilah shares how motherhood, necessity, and a deep passion for helping children led her to launch a thriving pediatric therapy practice in Northern Indiana. Together, they talk about balancing family life with business growth, building a values-led practice, and the power of play in supporting regulation, connection, and development. Havilah opens up about resilience, teamwork, and creating community—both at home and in her work with families. This conversation is for parents, caregivers, and entrepreneurs who believe leadership can be compassionate, intuitive, and rooted in care—and that motherhood has a powerful place in how we lead. 🌐 Website: https://www.nurtureplayology.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother ✨ Connect with Havilah & Playology Pediatric Therapy📣 Subscribe & Follow

  4. 12/07/2025

    Building and Rebuilding with Reina P.

    In this episode of CEO, Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Reina Pomeroy — mom of three, founder of Emberlin Consulting, and community-building strategist for tech companies and disaster-recovery networks. Reina opens up about rebuilding her life after losing her home in the Marshall Fire, navigating motherhood while scaling her career, and the deep role community plays in personal and professional resilience. Together, they talk about what it really looks like to lead while mothering cue the mom guilt, the ambition, the emotional labor, and the power of building a “village” you can actually lean on. Reina also shares insights from her work in femtech, her transition from social work to executive coaching, and how she helps founders create community-led growth rooted in empathy and sustainability. This conversation is real, thoughtful, and full of practical wisdom for any mother balancing identity, leadership, and life’s unexpected curveballs — all while raising the next generation.  Website: https://emberlinconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: Follow Reina Pomeroy for insights on community-led growth, femtech, and supporting founders.  Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts Instagram: @ceolikeamother LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™ Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

  5. 10/14/2025

    The Magic of CEO Like A Mother with Kathy B.

    🎙 In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Kathy B., founder of Hill Farm Preschool and The Magic of Preschool. Kathy shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut and discovering her passion for early childhood education at a young age, to opening her own preschool after years of experience in the field. She talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a business as a single mother, the importance of creating a nurturing, family-like environment, and her philosophy of leading with compassion and empathy. Kathy reflects on full-circle moments from former students returning as volunteers to the deep impact of supporting not just the child but the whole family. She opens up about balancing work and motherhood, setting boundaries, and navigating the influence of technology on modern parenting and business. The episode closes with Kathy’s advice for aspiring early childhood educators and her latest venture, The Magic of Preschool, created to inspire and empower the next generation of teachers. 💡 This conversation is a reminder that leadership—especially as a mother—is about compassion, continuous learning, and building communities that care. ✨ Connect with Kathy & The Magic of Preschool:🌐 Websites: hillfarmpreschool.com | themagicofpreschool.com📸 Instagram: @themagicofpreschool🎵 TikTok: @themagicofpreschool 📣 Subscribe & Follow:🎧 Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Follow on Instagram: @ceolikeamother💼 Follow on LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

  6. 10/07/2025

    For Those Who Mother and CEO with Michelle H.

    In this powerful episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Michelle, labor and postpartum doula, social worker, and founder of Womb Embrace Doulas for a conversation that expands what it means to “CEO like a mother.” As the first non-mother featured on the podcast, Michelle builds a bridge for everyone who is part of the CEO Like A Mother™ family—those who mother in many different ways. She shares her journey into birth work, the influence of her family’s legacy, and the wisdom she’s gained supporting mothers through some of life’s most transformative moments. Together, Rebecca and Michelle explore identity, grace, and reparenting by uncovering how healing our own stories helps us lead and love with greater compassion. They dive into the roots of midwifery, the role of anxiety and control in birth, and the many forms that mothering and leadership can take. This episode is both an invitation and a celebration: that leadership is personal, care is powerful, and “CEO like a mother” is a way of being that belongs to us all. ✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Michelle: @wombembracedoulas | wombembracedoulas.comInstagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.com Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Support on Venmo: @ceolikeamother

  7. 09/23/2025

    Dani with the Good Hair: Salon & Three Kids with Dani G

    This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an in-depth interview with Dani hairstylist, salon owner, and mother of three. Host Rebecca explores Dani’s journey from her early dreams of becoming a hairstylist, through the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, to building her own successful business, Hair Envy & Co. Dani shares candid stories about family life, the support she received from her husband, and the sacrifices she made to pursue her passion. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, educating clients, and creating a supportive environment for women. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of her work, the value of self-care, and the freedom that comes with being her own boss. The episode wraps up with Dani’s reflections on what it means to be both a CEO and a mother emphasizing empowerment, presence, and building a life that allows for both professional fulfillment and meaningful family time. ✨ Connect with Dani & Hair Envy & Co.:💇‍♀️ Book: hairenvyandco.glossgenius.com📸 Instagram: @hairenvy_co📘 Facebook: Hair Envy & Co.🎵 TikTok: @hairenvyandco 📣 Subscribe & Follow:🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Follow on Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 Follow on LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™ 💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

  8. 09/16/2025

    When Serial Entrepreneurship Meets Multipotentialite Motherhood with Kaity B.

    In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Kaity Badowski wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur behind Clean Home Dreams and the soon-to-launch faith-based subscription box, Heavenly Harvest. Kaity shares her journey from childhood visions of success to building a thriving cleaning business during the pandemic and now stepping into a new season of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the importance of multiple income streams, the patience required for launching new ventures, and the role of faith and spiritual timing in shaping her path. Together, Kaity and Rebecca dive into what it means to be a multipotentialite (a woman with many talents and passions) while navigating motherhood, personal growth, and business. They discuss the power of community, the reality of mom guilt, and the joy found in both the challenging and rewarding moments of building something that matters. ✨ Connect with KaityFacebook: Heavenly Harvest | Clean Home DreamsInstagram: @KaitBadowski ✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Instagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.com Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Support on Venmo: @ceolikeamother

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🎙CEO Like a Mother™ – Motherhood: YOUR Superpower Building a family and a business isn’t just crazy — it’s congruency. Welcome to CEO Like A Mother™, the unapologetic podcast for those raising babies, who know a mother, or are building a business while mothering. Join us at the intersection of business and motherhood. Hosted by Rebecca J. Alva, mother of three and social worker (pending conferral) turned founder, as she guides us through honest conversations, behind-the-scenes strategy, and soul-deep encouragement. This is YOUR story and MINE. Join us!

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  • Creator
    Rebecca J. Alva
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rebecca J. Alva
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    CEO Like a Mother™