One Badass (Working) Mother Catherine Ferguson
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One Badass (Working) Mother is a podcast that explores the relationship between work and motherhood. I'm Catherine Ferguson and I'm a life and career coach for moms who want to rediscover their passions, redefine what they want out of their work and reinvent their careers and themselves. In this podcast, I talk to REAL moms who have done just that. They've launched businesses, turned passion-projects into full-time gigs, switched industries, all while raising children and having babies. The point is this: work and motherhood looks different for everyone. There is not one "right" way to do it.
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Ep. #15: Patriarchy Stress Disorder, with Dr. Valerie Rein
I interviewed Dr. Valerie Rein, who’s the author of the bestselling book “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment.” If you’ve ever wondered why you feel dissatisfied, even if you’ve achieved a lot or have everything that “should” make you happy, you'll gain a lot from this episode. Dr. Valerie explains Patriarchy Stress Disorder - or PSD for short - and why it keeps us on a constant treadmill of achievement, despite the paradox of those achievements never really bringing us true and lasting fulfillment.
For full show notes, visit: https://onebam.com/podcast/15
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Ep. #14: Stress, Trusting the Universe, and Building a Brand That's Different, with Aimee Danchise
Aimee Danchise is a mom of two and the co-founder of Inklings Baby (which just made its Target debut for the 2020 holiday season!). Aimee and I discuss why she stepped back from her successful career in the fashion industry, and how a series of unplanned events and circumstances took her down a new career and life path.
For full show notes, visit https://onebam.com/podcast/14
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Ep. #13: Defining Our “New Normal” in Work and Motherhood, with Sarah Labuda
Sarah is a brand strategist, photographer, and a mom of two living in Brooklyn, NY. We talk about her own career and and motherhood journey and how it's evolved over the years following the birth of her children and the pandemic. We discuss how working as a mother has been devalued over the years and how that can be a sticky place for many women who want to work and also spend time with their kids. Finally, we address how to think about the “new normal” - what does life look like after the pandemic and how can we conscientiously decide what kind of life and work we want to create.
For full show notes, visit https://onebam.com/podcast/13
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Ep. #12: You Are Not a Democracy
While we all hope for a healthy democracy for the collective good of our country....YOU are not a democracy.
You are the only one who has the ultimate power to make decisions about your life. But many of us place more weight into the thoughts and beliefs of other people, or companies, or societal expectations than we do our own.
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Ep. #11: Quitting Corporate - My 3 Biggest Lessons
It’s been almost 3 years since I put in my notice at my corporate job. Today I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I’ve learned that helped me make the decision to leave and pursue my own business after I became a mom.
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Ep. #10: The Cure for 'I Don't Know'
One of the biggest blockers to our success is when we believe we "don't know" and avoid making decisions.
In this episode, I outline the three biggest ways "I don't know" might be showing up for you, and what you can do to move forward.
For full show notes, visit onebam.com/podcast/10
Customer Reviews
Inspiring and fun listen
I have been listening to the podcast at work and it’s way more than a way to pass the time. The women’s stories are relatable and inspiring. They have energized me and helped to encourage my change in careers. Thank you for sharing these stories and insights!
Very inspiring and well done!
I have loved listening to each and every one! They are not only insightful but also inspiring. This podcast showcases real people who are making big changes and what I love the most is nothing is sugar-coated! They share their hardest moments during theses changes and provide tips on ways to keep going to reach your goal. Catherine, you have chosen wonderful stories to share and definitely have a knack to inspire!
Much needed inspiration
These inspiring stories remind me that motherhood is not a hindrance to career success. In fact, it can propel us to seek more fulfilling and rewarding work. This podcast is a must for working moms!