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🎙️ Episode 200 — Ambitious Mom Lessons Learned

Can you believe it, mama? We’ve hit 200 episodes! 🥳

When I launched the Mama Work It Podcast back in January 2021, I had no idea how many incredible conversations, lessons, and stories would unfold. Over nearly five years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with some truly inspiring guests—moms, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—who’ve all taught me something powerful about what it means to be an ambitious mom.

In this special milestone episode, I’m reflecting on 10 of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from guests since day one. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just joined the community, these takeaways are golden reminders for every stage of motherhood, ambition, and life.

Being an ambitious mom means constantly learning, evolving, and showing up for yourself and your family. These lessons remind us that ambition and motherhood don’t compete—they complement each other beautifully.

Thank you for being part of 200 episodes, mama. Here’s to the next 200, filled with more wisdom, growth, and community. 💖

🎧 Listen to all episodes at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast
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Specific episodes and links mentioned on today’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast:

1.       Mama Work It Podcast episode 3: Brains and Behavior with Dr. Sarah Allen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brains-behavior-with-dr-sarah-allen/id1549805160?i=1000507612230 

2.       Mama Work It Podcast episode 7: Busy Mama Cooking Hacks with Celestina Brunetti https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-mama-cooking-hacks-with-celestina-brunetti/id1549805160?i=1000511496485 

3.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 167 How to Pay for College Without Breaking the Bank with Dr. Pamela Ellis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-pay-for-college-without-breaking-the-bank-with/id1549805160?i=1000686627955 

4.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 129 Using Astrology as a Planning Tool with Crystal B. of Crystal B. Astrology https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-astrology-as-a-planning-tool-with-crystal/id1549805160?i=1000647362840 

Book: Feed Your Moon by Crystal B. https://amzn.to/496GTv3 

5.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 64: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Working Moms with Lauren Smit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-for-working-moms-with/id1549805160?i=1000581642119

6.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 124: Following Your Gut with Andrea Hanson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-your-gut-with-andrea-hanson/id1549805160?i=1000642751547

7.       Mama Work It Podcast Episode 112: Thriving in Motherhood with Dina Ramaha

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Living with chronic illness while raising kids and pursuing ambitious professional goals is no easy task. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA) and The Headache Alliance, who is doing just that—and making history along the way.

Julienne’s path from law school to nonprofit leadership, policy change, and public office is nothing short of inspiring. She’s not only a powerful advocate for migraine awareness and patient rights but also a working mom of four, an LGBTQIA+ trailblazer, and a woman who knows firsthand what it means to juggle career, family, and chronic illness.

In this episode, Julienne and I dive into:
 ✨ Her journey from law, politics, and nonprofit consulting to national advocacy leadership
 ✨ How she manages parenting and professional goals while living with migraines—and supporting her son through his own migraine journey
 ✨ How her work contributed to the U.S. Department of Education recognizing migraine under Section 504, and what this policy shift means for kids and families
✨ Practical advice for moms (and anyone) navigating life and goals with migraines or other chronic health conditions

Whether you’re a parent balancing health challenges, a mom pursuing big dreams, or someone passionate about advocacy and leadership, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and supported.

🔗 Tune in to hear Julienne’s story, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!

To connect with Julienne or learn more about the work she’s doing to support those living with headache disorders:

https://flagsforheadache.org/

https://headachealliance.org/

https://allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienne-verdi/

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe! 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Get ready to feel seen, mom friends. In this light-hearted and humorous episode, we wrap up Season 5 of the Mama Work It podcast with a collection of relatable mom life memes. As we prepare for our annual break, join us for a fun-filled discussion that highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of working motherhood. From sleep deprivation to the infamous "mom brain," we dive into the memes that make us laugh and remind us that we're not alone on this mom life journey.

Here’s what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

·      The mental load of motherhood and how many unanswered texts you probably have on your phone because of it

·       The struggle of being a pumping mom and how The Rock is helping us laugh about it

·       Tips, tricks, and ways to NOT let the reality of mom life memes cause you defeat

Links mentioned:

Episode 10: Tired as a Mother with Dr. Sarah Mitchell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKBSY4tkEvA 

Episode 173: Taking a Mom Vacation with Jillian McCloskey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-a-mom-vacation-with-jillian-mccloskey/id1549805160?i=1000698848936 

Time MOMagement 4-week program: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagement

Biz MOMagement 90-day program: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagement

Time MOMagement book: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagementbook

Biz MOMagement book: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagementbook

Word to Your Mother journal/planner: www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother

Mama Work It blog: www.mamaworkit.com/blog

Mama Work It podcast: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

Kid Artwork Frame: https://amzn.to/44CLXYH 

Give these posts/accounts a follow/like/share:

Meme#1: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/37928821849504579/ 

Meme #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqdf7MsNvi/ 

Meme #3: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKrhqcitOr0/

Meme #4: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLMRrpuM990/ 

Meme #5: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLOUtscS56w/ 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.  

We'll be back this fall with more amazing guests and topics on the Mama Work It podcast. Until then, keep on working it, mama friends!

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

What does it mean to be a Time MOMager?

This week on the 100th episode of the Mama Work It podcast I’m sharing 100 ways you can be/embody/become what I lovingly refer to as a Time MOMager. Listen to find out all about the time saving tools you need and how to prioritize yourself and your goals into your life so you can regain control of the overwhelm and live your best life.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• TONS of time management tools and hacks you can use to save time
• How to change your mindset when it comes to time (it’s easier than you think)
• Simple, effective ways to step into that Time MOMagement version of you

Here is where you can find that all those recommendations I talked about on today’s episode: 

• Schedule a free coaching breakthrough call: Select a Date & Time - Calendly
• Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: https://www.mamaworkit.com   
• Glam & other time saving recs: www.mamaworkit.com/recs
• Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner: www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother
• Time MOMagement Book: www.mamaworkit.com/timemomagementbook
• Biz MOMagement Book: www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagementbook
• Social Media Detox Blog Post: https://www.mamaworkit.com/blog/social-media-detox
• Marie Forleo-Everything is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/45PYQNO
• Brene Brown-Daring Greatly: https://amzn.to/45Kop2B
• Jen Sincero-You are a Badass: https://amzn.to/3MQsMR1

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Because sometimes you just need to laugh…or you’ll cry.

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Alyce Chan, sketch comedy writer, producer and stand-up comedian. Alyce shares her experience and perspective on relatable (working) mom struggles and why it is so important to find the humor in motherhood.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• What got Alyce started into comedy
• What’s BYOB when it comes to motherhood 
• The ups and downs of working in a creative field

Here's where you can find Alyce after the show:

       Website: www.momcom.co    

       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcomnyc/

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Ahh, baby feeding. So many options. So much pressure. So often not what we expected it to be.

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Andrea Ippolito, founder and CEO of SimpliFed, and mom of two. In this episode, Andrea shares her experience with formula and breastfeeding and all things baby feeding. 

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• What SimpliFed has to offers and how it can help you as a mom
• What options moms have when it comes to baby feeding that we might not know about
• What we’re not talking about, but need to when it comes to baby feeding

Here's where you can find Andreal after the show:

       Website: https://www.simplifed.com

       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifedbaby/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpliFedBaby

       Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplifedb

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!  ❤️ 🎧 

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe. 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Ready to build your business with max efficiency?

This week on the podcast I’m sharing tips on two of my all time favorite topics: time management and building your business. Get to know some of  my best practices when it comes to time management as applied to building your business not only because I totally geek out on talking about these things, but also because I know how valuable, necessary, and downright crucial these things were and still are in my building and growing business.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• The love hate relationship we have with time and how to shift it
• What you need to implement in your business no matter what stage you’re in to succeed
• Ways to be accountable when it comes to achieving business goals

If you like what you heard, check out the amazing 90 day program: Biz MOMagement Club, designed to take your business from itty bitty idea to thriving biz all while you’re juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life:  www.mamaworkit.com/bizmomagement 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Are mental health and motherhood related? 

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Rachel Sobel, award-winning writer, author, speaker, and mom of two. In this episode, Rachel shares so much goodness on working motherhood, in addition to how mental health and motherhood are so closely related. So grateful to have had this conversation with Rachel because the reality and necessity in talking about our well-being is so needed. Rachel is such a relatable and authentic voice in the motherhood community, not to mention a pretty hysterical one too! 

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• Why rejection and second guessing is a big part of being a writer and how Rachel manages it
• Why it’s so important to talk about mental health as moms, and how Rachel is using her platform to do so
• Rachel’s advice for moms who may be struggling with a mental health challenge

Here's where you can find Rachel after the show:

       Website: www.whineandcheezits.com 

       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Whineandcheezits/

       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Whineandcheezits/

       Twitter: https://twitter.com/whinecheezits

       TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachel.sobel.writes

       Podcast: ‎Friends Without Benefits on Apple Podcasts 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!  ❤️ 🎧 

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe. 

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

Got strong-willed kids or just need some parenting tips? This episode’s for you.

This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Danielle Bettmann, Positive Discipline certified parent educator, podcast host, and a mom to two daughters. Danielle shares her experience and perspective on empowering  parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality and meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior and your relationship.

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• How to determine if you are a parent of a strong-willed child
• What are the misconceptions when it comes to child meltdowns
• Simple ways to implement intrinsic rewards that work to improve kid behavior

Here's where you can find Danielle after the show:

       Website: www.parentingwholeheartedly.com 

       Facebook: www.facebook.com/wholeheartedlyomaha         

       Instagram: www.instagram.com/parent_wholeheartedly   

       Failing Motherhood Podcast: https://failingmotherhood.buzzsprout.com/ 

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! 

What does it take to build a successful business?

This week on the Mama Work It podcast I’m sharing some of my favorite practical tips and tricks you need when it comes to building and growing your business. Listen to find out all about the time saving tools you need and why investing in a coach is not only a nice to have, but a have to have when you’re building your business. 

Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:

• My favorite recommendations when it comes to saving time on social media marketing
• The deal with free opt-ins and how to easily create one
• What the most motivated individuals need, even if they think they don’t 

Here is where you can find that awesome free masterclass happening on May 3, 2023 and more recommendations I talked about on today’s episode: 

• Masterclass: How to Build Your Business in One Hour or Less a Day (mamaworkit.com)
• Canva: www.canva.com
• Hootsuite: www.hootsuite.com
• HelloWoofy: www.hellowoofy.com 
• Later: www.later.com
• Loomly: www.loomly.com
• Buffer: www.buffer.com
• Breakthrough call: Select a Date & Time - Calendly
• My book: Amazon.com: Biz MOMagement: The Working Mom's Guide to Go From Employee to Entrepreneur eBook : Lonic, Marisa Volpe: Kindle Store
• BIZ MOMagement Club:Biz MOMagement Club (mamaworkit.com)

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧

For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!