Beyond the balance

Jessica Perez

Beyond The balance is your no-BS, heart-forward podcast for working and entrepreneurial moms who are tired of burnout, guilt, and feeling torn between career, family, and self. Hosted like a conversation with your business bestie, this show delivers honest stories, tough-love truths, and actionable takeaways to help you reclaim confidence, set boundaries, and design a life that actually works for you. From imposter syndrome to redefining success on your own terms, every episode reminds you that you’re not alone - and that your dreams still matter. This is a place where purpose, passion and podcasting come together. Subscribe, exhale, and get ready to pursue purpose, courage, and zero apologies.

  1. Beyond the balance- Episode 14

    2D AGO

    Beyond the balance- Episode 14

    In This Episode We Talk About Lindsay Evans spent 22 years building a career in tech, data, and product management while navigating early motherhood, a cross-country move, a six-month postpartum breakdown, and a daughter's seizure that changed everything. Now she has made the leap from VP of Product to COO of her husband Andrew's RIA firm, and she is five weeks in and thriving. This episode is the real, unfiltered version of what it looks like to build a life on your terms, including the parts nobody posts about. Key Takeaways ✨ You can be a better mom when you stop pretending to be a perfect one ✨ The decision is never as scary as the analysis paralysis that keeps you stuck ✨ Your marriage is a partnership in risk, not just in love Who This Episode Is For This episode is for the mom who is holding a corporate title in one hand and a family on the other, and quietly wondering if there is another way. If you have ever felt like you lost yourself somewhere between your last promotion and your kid's first day of school, Lindsay's story is going to give you permission to find your way back. Connect with Jessica Perez Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicaperez112 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Lindsay Evans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaygevans/ Follow and Support the Podcast ✨ Follow the show ✨ Leave a 5-star review ✨ Share this episode with a mom who needs it #Beyondthebalance

    54 min
  2. Beyond the balance- Episode 13

    MAY 5

    Beyond the balance- Episode 13

    Laura Hubbell is the Chief Information Officer and partner at one of the most well-established RIAs in the industry based in Atlanta. She is sharp, strategic, and the kind of woman who commands a boardroom. She is also the mom who sat across from her husband and had the real conversation about who handles pickup and drop-off. And some nights? Dinner is hot dogs and broccoli. Not because she failed. Because she is being honest about what the season actually looks like. In this episode Laura and Jessica get into what it actually means to structure your life around the career you built, the family you love, and the version of yourself you refuse to compromise. No highlight reel. Just the real thing. ✨  The pickup and drop-off conversation is one every two-career household needs to have out loud✨  Confidence is not about having it all together. It is about knowing who you are when you do not.✨  Hot dogs hit the food groups. And being honest about your season is a power move, not a failure.Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram https://instagram.com/jessicaperez LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Laura HubbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hubbell-cfa Follow & Support the PodcastIf this episode resonated with you: ⭐ Follow the show ⭐ Leave a 5 star review ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who needs it Share This Episode Tag Jessica and when you listen and share your biggest takeaway. #Beyondthebalance

    46 min
  3. Beyond the balance-Episode 12

    APR 28

    Beyond the balance-Episode 12

    In This Episode We Talk About Desaree Suttle didn't plan to be an entrepreneur. She planned to be a doctor. But life, a trip to Africa, a body that didn't cooperate, and a father-in-law who saw something in her rerouted everything. Now she runs a real estate firm, an interior design company, an HVAC business, and a pilot car company her mom manages. This episode is raw and real: how Desaree built multiple businesses, stepped into the role of stepmom to two kids, keeps her marriage alive through therapy and intentionality, and is still figuring out how to say no without guilt. She doesn't have it all figured out. Neither do we. That's exactly why you need to hear this. Key Takeaways ✨  Stepparenting as a full time parent is hard ✨  You can't build everything without learning to say no to somethings ✨  Weekly couples therapy isn't a last resort ✨  Decision fatigue in design (and life) is real ✨  Community changes everything — get in rooms where you're not the most successful person Who This Episode Is For This episode is for the mom who's holding it all. The businesses, the blended family, the marriage, the mental load and still feels like she's one decision away from dropping something. Desaree doesn't pretend she has it together. She just keeps showing up. And that's what makes this one land. Connect with Your Host, Jessica Perez Instagram: @jessicaperez1123 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Our Guest, Desaree Suttle Instagram: @desareesuttle or @thesuttledesign Website: https://desareesuttlehomes.com/ Follow & Support the Podcast ✨  Follow Beyond the Balance wherever you listen ✨  Leave a 5-star review, it helps more moms find this show ✨  Share this episode with a mom who needs it today #BeyondtheBalance

    49 min
  4. Beyond the balance- Episode 11

    APR 21

    Beyond the balance- Episode 11

    In This Episode We Talk AboutToni Gonzales has been in financial services for 30 years — and she did it as a new grad, a newlywed, a new mom, a single mom, and now a blended family matriarch with four thriving adult kids and a granddaughter. This episode is for every mom who's ever wondered if she has to choose between building a career and building a family. Toni is proof that the answer is no, and she'll show you exactly how she did it. From turning down a promotion that would've uprooted her family to calling out unconscious bias in real time, this episode is packed with great tips, real life and how you can show up to be the best version of you! Key Takeaways✨ The village is the strategy — not a nice-to-have ✨ Women are over-mentored and under-sponsored, know the difference ✨ Co-parenting with intention protects your kids and your career ✨ You can't be what you can't see — so show up, even before you feel ready Who This Episode Is ForIf you're a working mom, climbing in a male-dominated room, navigating co-parenting, building a blended family, or just trying to figure out how to be fully present at work AND at home — this one was made for you. About Toni GonzalesToni Gonzales is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry, currently a consultant with Simplicity DFG. She's a former national president of WIFS (Women in Insurance and Financial Services), a board leader and a mentor with the FinServ Foundation. She is a mom of four, a grandmother, and proof that you can build, lead , and still be present when it matters. Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram: @jessicaperez1123 LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Toni GonzalesLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ToniGonzales Instagram: @tonilgonzales Follow & Support the Podcast⭐ Follow Beyond the Balance wherever you listen ⭐ Leave a 5-star review — it helps more moms find us ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who's been told she can't do both #BeyondtheBalance

    47 min
  5. Beyond the balance- Episode 10

    APR 15

    Beyond the balance- Episode 10

    AI, Blended Families & Building Without Burning Out Lisa Mont-Ros is the Co-Founder and COO of Strategy Ninjas — an AI strategy and solutions company helping businesses implement artificial intelligence to reclaim their time and scale smarter. But before AI, Lisa built (accidentally) a 30-person, seven-figure transaction coordination company in the Pacific Northwest, scaled it, and sold it. Then she packed up her blended family of seven and moved to Arizona in under 60 days because of a Powerball ticket. (She did not win.) In this episode, Jessica and Lisa go deep on what it actually looks like to raise kids in a world full of screens, run a business with your spouse without losing your mind, and use AI as a tool instead of a threat — all while showing up as the mom you actually want to be. This one is real, funny, and packed with things you'll want to write down. Key Takeaways ✨ AI isn't something to fear — it's a lever ✨ Protecting your kids from social media & platforms is a parenting decision, not a punishment. ✨ How they run a business together without it running their marriage Who This Episode Is For This episode is for the working mom who is curious about AI but doesn't know where to start. It's for the mom navigating blended family life and wondering if there's a blueprint. It's for the entrepreneur who built the business she dreamed of and still feels like she's dropping balls. And it's for anyone who has ever looked at their kids and thought — I need to do this differently. This is your episode. Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram https://instagram.com/jessicaperez1123 LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Lisa Mont-RosInstagram: @strategyninjas LinkedIn: Lisa Mont-Ros Website: strategyninjas.com Follow & Support the PodcastIf this episode resonated with you: ⭐ Follow the show ⭐ Leave a 5 star review ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who needs it Share This Episode Tag Jessica and when you listen and share your biggest takeaway. #Beyondthebalance

    43 min
  6. Beyond the balance- Episode 9

    APR 8

    Beyond the balance- Episode 9

    Rachel Cameron doesn't just hold a big title, she's built every piece of it intentionally. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on what it really looks like when a working mom is the primary breadwinner, her husband is the stay-at-home parent, and the whole system is built to let her show up fully at work AND at home. We talk about how she and her husband Chad made the decision to retire him from the workforce, what the transition actually looked like (spoiler: it wasn't seamless), and how they stay connected as a couple when life runs fast. We also get into her daily routine, how she protects her mornings, her conference-season wardrobe hack that is genuinely game-changing, and what she does to stay present as a mom even when she's on the road. This one is honest, practical, and packed with the kind of realness that reminds you — you can build a life that works on your terms. Key Takeaways✨ The right partner at home isn't a luxury — it's a strategy. ✨ Protect your mornings like your career depends on it — because it does. ✨ Presence is a practice, not a personality trait. Who This Episode Is ForThis episode is for the mom who is the engine of her household AND her career and is trying to figure out how to do both without burning out. It's for the woman who has a partner who could step up more and doesn't know how to have that conversation. It's for every working mom who feels guilty for wanting something just for herself — and needs permission to stop apologizing for it. Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram https://instagram.com/jessicaperez LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Rachel CameronLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cameron/ Follow & Support the PodcastIf this episode resonated with you: ⭐ Follow the show ⭐ Leave a 5-star review ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who needs it ⭐ Tag Jessica when you listen and share your biggest takeaway. #Beyondthebalance

    40 min
  7. Beyond the balance- Episode 8

    APR 1

    Beyond the balance- Episode 8

    Nicole Kuck, founder of Prep and Peony, shares her journey from special education to legacy planning, driven by her passion for serving families with special needs. Her transition to legal planning and the support of her spouse highlight the importance of work-life balance and self-care. Nicole's approach to household roles and her dedication to serving others reflect her commitment to education and empowerment. The conversation covers workplace personas, estate planning misconceptions, asset protection, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, legacy planning for families, connecting with Prep and Peony, personal and professional tips, and a book recommendation for raising mentally strong kids. Takeaways ✨Passion for serving families with special needs ✨Importance of estate planning for protection and security ✨The cost of waiting or not getting a plan in place ✨Why this is EXTREMELY import for neurodivergent families Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram https://instagram.com/jessicaperez LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Connect with Nicole Kuckhttps://instagram.com/prepandpeony Follow & Support the PodcastIf this episode resonated with you: ⭐ Follow the show ⭐ Leave a 5 star review ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who needs it Share This EpisodeTag Jessica and when you listen and share your biggest takeaway. #Beyondthebalance Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nicole Kuck06:08 Transition to Legal Planning11:30 Day in the Life and Household Roles29:49 Workplace Persona vs. Personal Persona36:36 Protecting Your Assets43:18 Powers of Attorney and Living Wills51:03 Connecting with Preppin' Peony

    49 min
  8. Beyond the balance- Episode 7

    MAR 25

    Beyond the balance- Episode 7

    In This Episode We Talk About Chrissy's journey from social work to real estate, the impact of motherhood on her career decisions, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Chrissy shares insights on rebuilding herself in a new career, marriage and as a new mom again. The importance of setting boundaries, time-blocking, and the importance of being present in the moment. Additionally, she discusses her morning routine, fitness journey, and her approach to goal setting and competition in the real estate industry. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating comparison culture, finding balance between work and family life, prioritizing community and connection, and the importance of outsourcing and time management. Chrissy and Jessica share insights on self-reflection, setting boundaries, and the value of community in personal and professional growth. Takeaways ✨ Rebuild personally and professionally ✨ Setting boundaries and time-blocking is essential ✨ Comparison Culture ✨ Prioritizing Community and Connection ✨ Outsourcing and Time Management Connect with Chrissy ValentineInstagram https://instagram.com/myazagentchrissy Website chrissyvalentine.com Connect with Jessica PerezInstagram https://instagram.com/jessicaperez Website beyondthebalance.co LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/jessica-perez-consulting Follow & Support the PodcastIf this episode resonated with you: ⭐ Follow the show ⭐ Leave a 5 star review ⭐ Share this episode with a mom who needs it Share This EpisodeTag Jessica and when you listen and share your biggest takeaway. #Beyondthebalance Chapters 00:00 Transition from Social Work to Real Estate05:27 Impact of Motherhood on Career Decisions12:25 Balancing Motherhood and Career18:46 Setting Boundaries and Time-Blocking24:05 Goal Setting and Competition33:05 Prioritizing Community and Connection43:44 Outsourcing and Time Management

    48 min
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Beyond The balance is your no-BS, heart-forward podcast for working and entrepreneurial moms who are tired of burnout, guilt, and feeling torn between career, family, and self. Hosted like a conversation with your business bestie, this show delivers honest stories, tough-love truths, and actionable takeaways to help you reclaim confidence, set boundaries, and design a life that actually works for you. From imposter syndrome to redefining success on your own terms, every episode reminds you that you’re not alone - and that your dreams still matter. This is a place where purpose, passion and podcasting come together. Subscribe, exhale, and get ready to pursue purpose, courage, and zero apologies.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Perez
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jessica Perez