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What if the key to being a better mom isn't working harder,but taking care of yourself first?

Today, meet: Moriah from Mighty Mama Coaching in Canada, who works in personal training and health coaching specificallyfor moms. She went from feeling trapped at a desk to helping moms discover that their health isn't selfish, it's the foundation their whole family needs.

Moriah's journey is beautifully messy and real. She studiedgraphic design, felt like she was in prison sitting at a desk all day, and had the courage to completely pivot. Through life in England, Costa Rica, and raising a toddler, she discovered her true calling: reminding moms that their health is the heartbeat of their whole family.

Key Learnings

Your Health = Your Family's Foundation

She says: "Your health isn't just your own. It's the heartbeat of your whole family." When moms prioritize their health, it creates a ripple effect that benefits everyone. You're not being selfish, you're modeling healthy habits and showing up as your best self.

Make Fitness Fun, Not a Chore

Forget intimidating gym culture. When you enjoy something,you'll actually stick with it. Moriah brings joy and playfulness to fitness because sustainable change happens when it feels good.

Start Small, Build Momentum

Don't try to transform overnight. Even one or two workoutsper week is better than nothing. Small consistent actions build the momentum that creates lasting change.

Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable

Especially after having kids. Think about being able tocatch yourself if you slip on ice at 70, or getting up from the floor without help. It's about staying strong and independent as you age.

You Don't Need a Gym

You can build strength at home with bodyweight exercises orbasic weights. Your living room works just as well as any fancy gym.

Community Changes Everything

We weren't meant to do this alone. Having people whounderstand your journey makes all the difference, whether it's fitness, career changes, or motherhood.

Stop the Comparison Game (and important one for all of us)

Stop measuring yourself against people who are 20 stepsahead. The right people will be drawn to YOUR unique approach, not the shiny object everyone else is chasing.

Trust Your Body and Heart

If something doesn't feel aligned, your career, workout routine, or life choices, then trust that feeling. It's easier to make a change now than stay uncomfortable and miserable forever.

3 Mindset Shifts That Helped This Mom Go from Graphic Designer to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur

Your Next:

Remember: You're not doing this journey alone. Your storymatters, your struggles are valid, and your dreams are worth pursuing.

Connect with Moriah

Instagram: @mightymama_coaching

Website: mightymama.ca

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Heute gibt es das Intro-Preneur Special mit Nadine Krischke, Teil 1

Nadine Krischke begleitet introvertierte Frauen beim Aufbau ihres Herzensbusiness. Ihr Podcast: Intro-Preneur

Worüber sprechen wir?

Warum introvertierte Frauen anders gründen und wie der Weg raus aus dem Hamsterrad gelingt. Nadine Krischke teilt ihre Transformation von der Marketingleiterin zum authentischen Business-Coaching.

Der Ausgangspunkt liegt bei dir selbst
Was willst du? Nicht dein Umfeld, nicht Instagram-Gurus. Deine Werte, deine Vision, deine Aufgabe.

Deine Vielseitigkeit ist deine Stärke

Multi-passionate? Multi-hyphenate? Das ist kein Fehler, den du reparieren musst. Das ist dein Superpower. (yippee, ich freu mich gleich mit ;-)

Ängste sind normal, Lähmung nicht.
Zweifel und Unsicherheit gehören dazu. Immer. Problematisch wird's, wenn sie dich komplett blockieren.

1. Gesellschaftliche Erwartungen
2. Familienmeinungen ("Mach doch was Sicheres!")
3. Innere Glaubenssätze ("Du bist zu sensibel fürs Business")

Frauen brauchen andere Ansätze als "Skalier schnell und nimm Tempo auf". Wir funktionieren über Sinn, Erfüllung und Verbindung – nicht primär über Geld.

Deine Prioritäten haben sich verschoben? Völlig okay. Du musst nicht von 0 auf 100 durchstarten wie mit 25. Finde dein Modell für deine Lebenssituation.

Hochsensibilität und Feinfühligkeit? Du brauchst dir keine dicke Haut zulegen. Diese Eigenschaften sind in einer KI-überschwemmten Welt gefragter denn je.

Content-Überschwemmung macht es schwerer, gehört zu werden. Aber: Menschlichkeit wird dadurch noch wertvoller. Echtsein, Verbindung, Vertrauen – das kann keine KI ersetzen.

Die Essenz und Key Takeaways:

Die drei größten Hürden für Frauen im Business-Coaching sind männliche Strategien

Als Mama neu durchstarten

Berufliche Neuorientierung für Frauen und Mütter

Deine stillen Stärken sind Business-Assets

KI verändert alles

Klingt spannend? Hör rein!

PS. heute hatte ich leider kleine Microschwierigkeiten, beim nächsten Mal wieder besser!

Links to connect:

https://intropreneur-business.de

Nadine auf LinkedIN

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⁠Have you done the 90-Second Truth Quiz to Check in with Your Soul? ⁠

I just had an inspiring conversation with Helen Zimprich that I can't wait to share with you.

Originally born in Germany, Helen is a mother of three who made a successful career transition at 40+ from stay-at-home mom to certified parenting coach. Living in Lebanon for 13 years, Helen shares her journey of trusting her intuition, building confidence, and creating a growing business in just six months. It seems with the right mindset and energy - anything is possible!

The Real Message I took away from this conversation is that everything we need is already inside us. We just need to quiet the external noise and trust that inner voice. Whether it's knowing how long to breastfeed, when to start a new career, or how to guide our children - the answers are there if we're brave enough to listen.

Starting Over at 40 (And Why It's Perfect!)

Helen's story is proof that it's never too late to step into your purpose. At 40-something, she's building a business, showing up authentically on social media every single day, and making a real impact in families' lives.

If you're feeling called to something but doubting yourself, let Helen's story be your reminder that you can have everything - maybe just not all at the same time. And that's perfectly okay.

Helen was recently recognized as one of the top 100 influencers for 2025 by Global Woman Club.

Key takeaways:

• Career change after 40: Why it's the perfect time to start over
• Building confidence as a mother: Trusting your parenting instincts
• Mindset and manifestation: Using these tools with children and in business
• Social media strategy: Authentic content creation for new entrepreneurs
• Networking for moms: Finding your target audience effectively
• Work-life balance: Managing business growth with family responsibilities
• Your 40s are perfect for starting a business - You have wisdom, patience, and life experience that your 20s lacked
• Trust your parenting intuition - You have all the instincts you need; learn to listen to your inner voice over external advice
• Consistency beats perfection - "If you don't stop, you cannot fail" - show up daily on social media and in your business
• Authentic content connects - Write in your own voice and share your real experiences rather than using AI-generated content
• You can have it all, just not all at once - It's okay to focus on family first and career later

Find Helen Zimprich on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook for daily parenting tips and inspiration for mothers ready to trust their instincts.

Join Helen's THRIVE Program - only in June for 50% off - to join contact Helen via contact@helenzimprich.com

More info about the program you'll find here https://helenzimprich.com/services

Perfect for: Mothers considering career change, stay-at-home moms ready to start businesses, parents seeking confidence in their parenting approach, women over 40 looking for inspiration to pursue their dreams.

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In today's episode, I share:

Why you don't need a 10-step plan - Just one brave step can shift your energy into the right direction

Joy blockers vs. joy builders - How to identify what's draining your energy and what energizes you

The power of tiny steps - Why small actions create momentum toward meaningful change

How to reconnect with joy - Practical visualization techniques to create more freedom in your mind and life

Getting specific about what's holding you back - Questions to uncover the root causes of dissatisfaction

Your micro mission - A simple journaling exercise to move you closer to your next chapter

Finding purpose through work - My personal journey toward more meaningful career choices

Join our free membership at MamaWhatsNext.com to connect with like-minded mothers and access helpful guidance to navigate your next steps with confidence!

Big hugs, Mel x

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#MeaningfulWork #WorkingMothers #CareerChange #JoyAtWork #PurposefulCareer #MidlifeCareerTransition #MamaWhatsNext #NewChapter #FindYourJoy

Have you ever thought to yourself: Why am I not further along in my career by now? Why am I not working in that particular role I always thought I'd end up in? Why am I not working for a company that really inspires me? Why am I not leading a team yet? Why am I not where I want to be?

You're working hard, you're managing so much, especially as a mom. For your family, your household, your work – you're doing all the things, but you still feel you're not quite there yet.

In this podcast episode, I'll share:

1. What might be sneaking in without you noticing
2. Why waiting to feel "ready" is a trap that never ends
3. How to recognize when you're sabotaging your own progress
4. The 60% rule
5. A simple 3-step plan to break out of your comfort zone
6. What specific action you can take THIS WEEK to live more courageously

Don't wait until it's too late and look back thinking, "I wish I would have played by my own rules, I wish I would have taken that step, I wish I would have been braver." This is your movie – make it one worth remembering :)

Hugs, Mel x

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Kennst du das Gefühl? Du stehst beruflich irgendwie auf der Stelle und fragst dich, warum du noch nicht da bist, wo du eigentlich sein willst? Du gibst alles für deine Familie, deine Kinder, im Job, zu Hause – aber irgendwas hält dich immer wieder zurück.

In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, was viele von uns betrifft, ohne dass wir es merken: Wir bleiben einfach viel zu oft in unserer Komfortzone.

In dieser Podcastfolge erfährst du:

1. Warum deine Komfortzone dich beruflich ausbremst
2. Weshalb das Gefühl von "bereit sein" niemals kommt
3. Warum Männer oft schneller vorankommen (obwohl sie nicht besser qualifiziert sind)
4. Meinen 3-Schritte-Plan, um aus deiner Sicherheitszone auszubrechen
5. Eine Mini-Challenge, die du DIESE WOCHE umsetzen kannst, die sofort dein Berufsleben verändert.

Ich kenne es selbst: Ich habe mich im Corporate-Umfeld oft klein gehalten, bei Meetings lieber leise daneben gesessen, neue Projekte mit Scheinwerferlicht auf mich abgelehnt. Dabei kommt das Gefühl, wirklich bereit zu sein, niemals! Selbst diesen Podcast zu beginnen, bedeutete einer meiner größten Ängste zu überwinden - in ein Mikrofon zu sprechen.

Doch das Wundervolle: Mit jedem Mal wird es einfacher.

Genau wie meine Tochter, die leidenschaftliche Turnerin, die nach zwei Wochen täglichem Üben plötzlich nicht nur den Handstand schafft, sondern sogar darüber flippen kann – unsere Kinder sind wirklich die besten Lehrer!

Bereits Mitte 20 hat mir eine Kollegin gesagt: "Es ist dein Film, du bist die Hauptfigur. Schreib das Drehbuch so, dass du begeistert bist von deinem Leben!"

Viel Spaß bei der heutigen Podcastfolge.

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Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.

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Wenn du gerade mit einem beruflichen Neustart liebäugelst aber Angst vor dem finanziellen Risiko hast, dann möchte ich dir heute ein paar Tips mit auf den Weg geben.

In dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, wie du als Mutter deinen Karrierewechsel strategisch angehen kannst, ohne dich finanziell ins Glatteis zu begeben.

Erfahre, warum viele von uns (besonders Mamas) in Jobs feststecken, die uns nicht erfüllen, und wie du mit einem klaren Plan und Selbstvertrauen deinen Weg zu mehr beruflicher Erfüllung findest - ohne finanzielle Sorgen.

Ich teile mit dir:

• Wie du einen Mama-Karriere-Check für dich selbst durchführst
• Warum ein finanzielles Polster dir Freiheit gibt
• Wie Nebenprojekte dir als Brücke dienen können
• Die Bedeutung gezielter Weiterbildung
• Tiefgründiges Netzwerken statt oberflächlichem Small Talk
• Warum ein Plan B dir Sicherheit gibt

Denk daran: Du fängst nicht von vorne an, sondern mit einem reichen Erfahrungsschatz! Baby Steps bringen dich weiter als du denkst, und ja - du darfst experimentieren und deinen Weg finden, auch mit Kind.

Das Leben ist ein Abenteuer - probiere dich aus und hab Spass!

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How to Change Careers Without Financial Freefall – A Practical Guide for Moms Ready for More and changing careers in your 40s

Welcome back to Mama What’s Next — the podcast for modern mothers who are ready to rediscover themselves and step into their new chapter of life and career.

In this heartfelt and practical solo episode, your host Melie dives deep into how to make a career pivot without sacrificing your financial security. Whether you're feeling still in a toxic job you've been wanting to leave for years or dreaming of a more aligned path, this episode is packed with honest wisdom, practical tips you can implement when making a career change and loving encouragement to help you take your next steps.

• • The #1 mistake women make when changing careers—and how to avoid it
  • Why waiting for perfect clarity gets you nowhere (and what to do instead)
  • How to create a 6-month financial runway so you can transition smart, not scared
  • The importance of self-discovery through personality tests (like CliftonStrengths)
  • How to explore new passions while still working your day job
  • Why side hustles and test-driving new paths can be your secret weapon
  • The power of visualization and energy work to stay grounded and intentional during change

Whether you're exploring a new career after maternity leave, changing careers in your 40s or craving more fulfilment in your life and work—this episode is your permission slip to move forward without guilt, overwhelm, or pressure to have it all figured out.

Your Purpose Lives Next to Your Pain

Today’s episode is straight from my heart — it's inspired by a TikTok Wisdom I discovered that made me think about my purpose differently.

It was a video by Dan Martell — author, coach, entrepreneur — and he said something I just had to share with you:

"Purpose sits next to the very worst thing that's ever happened to you."

Whew. I know.

In this episode, I unpack that powerful idea — what it means to me, and how it might just help you find your higher calling, especially if you’re a mama trying to rebuild, rediscover, or explore your purpose beyond motherhood.

I talk about:

• How your deepest pain can become your greatest gift

• The questions to ask yourself to uncover your purpose

• Why becoming the person you once needed is the most powerful transformation

• How this journey ties into the mission behind Mama What’s Next — and why supporting mothers in their careers isn’t optional, it’s essential (for all of us)

Whether you’ve ever felt like the black sheep in your family, or you’re navigating big changes, I see you. I feel you. And I want you to know — you are not alone.

So let's take a walk — and let’s catch up.

And hey — if you have enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a quick review, or share this with someone who needs a little sunshine today. 💛

Sending love,

Melie x

#RediscoverYourself #MomIdentity #WhatsNext

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This episode I have recorded in 15 Minutes.

The idea for it came to me in exactly 3 minutes.

The best, most surprising, magical 3 minutes.

At the end of the 3 minutes - I sat in my car, crying.

I have to thank Cathy Heller for it. I recently bought a virtual retreat from Cathy for a special of 26$. It was the best 26$ I ever spent.

The online sessions and exercises she shared were amazing.

I felt the energy she activated in me.

Very special.

One of the exercises she made us do was a creative play to help us find our flow state.

To connect to spirit.

To be brave and create messy work.

Because messy work means you end up doing the work. Messy work means, you actually put it out in the world.

Which is why I really want to share this with you.

Because I believe if you turned on the music and started creating something out of nothing for 3 minutes - who knows what would happen?

So - you have 3 minutes.

3 minutes to start something out of nothing. Write, sing, draw.

I sat in my car.

So I started to tell a story.

Listen to my story and what happened.

To me, it was quite magical.

Love, Mellie

#RediscoverYourself #MomIdentity #WhatsNext

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