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In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Ashley Grech, Chief Revenue Officer of Xero and a mother of three energetic young boys. Ashley shared her journey and wisdom on balancing the demanding worlds of career and motherhood. This conversation offers inspiration and practical strategies for ambitious women striving to succeed both personally and professionally.
Tune in to hear Ashley’s take on…
- Workplace Culture: Ashley gives us the inside scoop on how to foster a supportive work environment for parents. She's a firm believer in transparency and the power of a strong support network.

- "Having It All": Is it a myth? Ashley challenges the notion and shares her secret sauce for managing it all – hint: delegation and automation are your friends.

- Maternity Leave & Taking a Career Pause: Learn how Ashley navigated the complexities of maternity leave, from candid conversations with employers to making bold life choices for her well-being.

- Work Travel Meets Family Travel: Ever thought of mixing business trips with family time? Ashley's shares how she found a role that allows both.

- Embracing Challenges: Get ready to be motivated by Ashley's personal mantra, "you can do hard things," and her infectious belief in overcoming obstacles with grace and grit.

Ashley's story highlights resilience, determination, and the power of believing in your own capabilities to overcome challenges. So, grab your headphones, and let's dive in. Trust me, you'll come away with a fresh perspective and maybe even a new mantra for those tough days.


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About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.

The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, Ali Alquiza, and Em Roberts.

TLDR
Support Network and Delegating Tasks (00:04:46) Importance of external support network, including a partner, nanny, and friends, and the role of delegating tasks in managing a busy family life.
Automating Household Responsibilities (00:08:30) Discussion on the use of...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kim Gebbia Chappell, the former news anchor turned Chief Brand Officer at Bobbie, the revolutionary infant formula company. She’s sharing how she’s mastered the art of context switching as she juggles between managing a leadership role at a rocket ship startup and being a mom to three kids under age 6.
Key takeaways:
1. **Prioritize and Focus** Kim emphasizes the power of setting priorities both at work and at home. By focusing on a few key activities, you can make a meaningful impact.
   
2. **Build a Reliable Support Network** Having trustworthy childcare help is crucial for balancing work and motherhood. Kim shares who she has hired to help with childcare throughout the week and to help relieve her mental load.
3. **Don’t Aim for Perfection** Embrace the concept of "polished, not perfect." Pick your battles and focus on what truly matters to avoid unnecessary stress and burnout.
4. **Continuous Evolution in Leadership** Kim stresses the need for continuous change and growth in leadership as a business expands. Adaptability is key to sustained success.

5. **Create Sustainable Systems** Building effective systems and processes is essential for maintaining a work-life balance. Kim discusses the importance of mindset in creating sustainable routines.

6. **Normalize Work Challenges** Kim advocates for normalizing the challenges of motherhood in the workplace, promoting fluidity and transparency for moms.

7. **Take Risks and Follow Your Gut** Kim talks about her career shift to a startup, highlighting the importance of taking risks and trusting your instincts when making career decisions.

8. **Context Switch to Truly Stay Present** Kim shares her experiences of managing the chaos of work and motherhood fluently, emphasizing the value of adapting to different roles seamlessly, with some insight into how she makes the transition between her two worlds when working from home.

Dive into the episode for some real-world strategies and heartfelt conversations that will resonate with working parents everywhere.

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About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.

The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, a...

You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, time with your kids, an active social calendar, a beautiful home, adventure and travel. But how do you actually do it all?
Welcome to the New Modern Mom podcast, a haven for ambitious moms who want to simplify the chaos of career and motherhood. 
In each episode, we'll have candid conversations with women who are powerhouses in their fields; VPs, CEOs and Founders you’ve likely admired on conference stages from afar. But here, they'll share a side of their stories that's rarely seen: the raw truth about what it takes to thrive, not just survive, this season of life.
We’ll be chatting about all the things:
maternity leave experiencesproductivity tipsovercoming imposter syndromefinding time for yourselfmom guilt and burnoutdivision of labor in the housewhat childcare is setup behind the scenescareer growth strategiesand even infertility and pregnancy loss 
There are going to be so many tools and frameworks coming from these conversations, you’ll be taking plenty of notes.
Consider this your inner circle. Together, we’ll explore how these remarkable women are redefining success to find work-life fulfillment. With each episode, we’re building a new playbook for the new modern mom.
Get bonus tools and strategies from each guest by subscribing to New Modern Mom at newmodernmom.com/subscribe. Follow Barbara on Instagram @newmodernmom and LinkedIn /barbaramighdoll