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Season 1 finale features Cherissa Kell and her husband, Chris, as they recount the behind-the-scenes of how Cherissa juggled being a new mom and training for triathlon while living abroad and developing a new category of protein supplement. They talk about the challenges Cherissa faced as she had to reevaluate her priorities and make sacrifices in her training to better juggle being present with her family and starting a CPG company.

Discover how Nicole McCasey navigated changes in both her personal and professional life with the birth of her son and the start of her new role as President of Bravado Designs after 15 months of maternity leave. Nicole and Cherissa discuss the challenges new moms face from shifting identities to prioritizing your time for family, health, career and friends.

Working moms drive exceptional productivity and economic prosperity for our country, but we need structural changes to make motherhood and career compatible. As a massive voting block, mothers have the power to push for change at the governmental level through their collective voices. Jill Koziol, CEO and Co-founder of Motherly, joins Cherissa Kell in a discussion that sheds light and data on the importance of mothers’ contributions to the workforce, along with some Motherly inspiration from her story from consultant to entrepreneur and the evolution of support she has needed as a working mom over time.

Do you want to unlock the power of a working mom's wisdom gained over years of experience? Reina vanDelft, CEO & Founder of RVD Solutions, discusses her 30-year career in the retail industry and how she is now helping other working moms succeed. Join Cherissa Kell and Reina on this episode as they discuss everything from staying calm at home and in the board rooms to traveling from Asia to the ball fields.

Achieving work-life integration may seem challenging, but it's a journey filled with valuable lessons. Even the most successful people don't have all the answers and make mistakes along the way. Jennifer DiPasquale, a working mom and inspiring leader, shares her experiences, shifting priorities, and the importance of community support. Jennifer is the president and co-founder of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, and the president of Total Retail and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality.

Working moms lead and set a powerful example for our youth. Leah Heise, Founder and CEO of Gemini Twin Consulting, talks with Cherissa on setting boundaries and teaching children that life is not all about work. This next generation will help our society change directions from a hustle culture to one that is more balanced and mindfulness.