“Mom-Me” is the podcast for ambitious women who are leading in the corporate world or building their own businesses—all while navigating the joys and demands of motherhood. From managing teams and tackling corporate challenges to driving their own ventures and nurturing their families, these women embody leadership on every front. Join us for candid conversations on vulnerability, connection, and creating real impact for women in the workplace. This is your space to share insights, build community, and support each other through the unique journey of balancing business leadership and family life.
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3. The Vulnerable Journey into Motherhood and Going Back to Corporate America
Season 1
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 17:23
I recount my unexpected journey into motherhood while balancing my career as a virtual life coach and consultant. When I became pregnant with my first child, Henry, I faced significant challenges—no health insurance, a limited support network in Arizona, and a relationship with my partner, Ryan, that was still uncertain. Despite these difficulties, I made the decision to keep the pregnancy and eventually returned to work to secure health benefits. After delivery, I managed my new responsibilities as a mother while working full-time, dealing with sleep deprivation, and figuring out childcare arrangements. This experience has taught me the resilience and strength it takes to be a working mother, and I now aim to raise awareness and provide support for others through my podcast.
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2. Gina E. Carrillo | Empowering Moms at Work: Navigating Policies & Leading with Confidence
Season 1
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 33:35
Gina, an experienced employment attorney based in Phoenix, discusses her career trajectory in employment law, her approach to balancing professional responsibilities with motherhood, and the specific challenges encountered by working mothers. She underscores the importance of organization, transparency, and establishing clear boundaries within the workplace. Gina also highlights significant recent legislation, such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Act, which mandate reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. She shares practical strategies for achieving work-life balance, including incorporating regular walks with her spouse and prioritizing exercise. Gina advocates for employers to exceed basic legal requirements to more fully support working mothers and strengthen talent retention.
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Introduction and Background of Gina
Balancing Work and Family Life
Navigating Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Workplace
Biases and Misconceptions in the Workplace
Supporting Working Mothers in Leadership Roles
Recent Laws and Legal Protections for Pregnant Workers
1. Building a Business While Raising Babies: Finding the Rhythm
Season 1
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 16:28
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Mom-Me Podcast. I am Angela, your host, a mother and business owner, discussing the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. I share my background in organization development and change management, detailing my transition into HR and the difficulties I faced along the way—like limited maternity benefits and the pressure to return to work soon after pregnancy. Despite these challenges, I built a successful HR team and became an advocate for better support for working mothers. This experience inspired me to start a podcast aimed at empowering and supporting women leaders who are also mothers, with a strong emphasis on the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace.
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Navigating the Balance Between Work and Motherhood
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29. Angeles Klein | Leading While Nurturing: One Woman’s Path Through Parenthood and Purpose
Season 1
Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 42:03
If you're navigating the balance between career, motherhood, and personal fulfillment—or know someone who is—you won't want to miss this heartfelt episode of the Mom-Me podcast. Angela Tate sits down with Angeles Klein, a powerhouse mom and leader at CVS Health, to talk candidly about climbing the corporate ladder while eight months pregnant, rebuilding life as a single mother, and creating a community for moms who need connection and support. From personal growth to professional grit, this conversation is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and inspiring insight for women at every stage of their journey. Tune in now!
“When I was younger, I was so focused on becoming a mom and wife that I never really focused on me. And if I could go back, that would definitely be, I mean, career wise, I knew what I wanted, but like me, personally, had I known my passion and what fills my cup? I think that was a piece of advice I wish I had back then.” - Angeles Klein
Key Takeaways:
Career Growth While Pregnant: Hear how Angeles Klein landed a leadership promotion at CVS Health while 8.5 months pregnant — breaking stereotypes and proving that motherhood doesn’t pause ambition.
Support in the Workplace: Learn how male allies and workplace flexibility played a crucial role in Angeles’s professional growth, offering hope for those navigating similar paths.
Balancing Baby and Boardroom: Honest reflections on juggling career advancement, newborn care, and leadership responsibilities.
The Reality of Single Motherhood: Angeles opens up about divorce, emotional healing, and raising two daughters — with grace, grit, and honesty.
Building Community from Scratch: Discover how she founded a support group for single moms, creating a space for connection, shared resources, and empowerment.
Boundaries and Self-Care: Real talk on rediscovering passions, protecting your time, and prioritizing your mental health — even when life feels overwhelming.
28. Amy Bartko | Choosing Freedom Over Fear: A Mother’s Career Rebirth
Season 1
Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 39:12
In this heartfelt episode, Angela sits down with Amy Bartko—PR expert, entrepreneur, and devoted mom—to dive into her powerful journey from corporate medical sales to building a thriving business while navigating motherhood, divorce, and personal growth. Amy opens up about the struggles of being a new mom in a demanding career, the bold decision to walk away from it all, and the deep inner work that helped her reclaim her identity and find balance. Whether you're in corporate, running your own business, or simply trying to juggle it all, this episode is packed with raw honesty, resilience, and wisdom you won’t want to miss. Your next favorite episode starts now!
“I call it the PR formula. To build brand awareness, you have to gain visibility to earn credibility, which will equate to profitability.” - Amy
Key Takeaways:
Leaving Corporate for Family First Amy shares her emotional decision to leave a corporate medical sales job after just 7 months of motherhood—and how it led to building a career on her terms.
Navigating Divorce and Personal Growth Hear Amy’s raw story of ending an 18-year marriage during the pandemic, and how therapy, self-reflection, and nervous system regulation helped her rebuild her life.
Building a Business Around Flexibility Learn how Amy created Chatterbox PR and a digital PR academy while raising two boys, prioritizing work-life balance over traditional definitions of "success."
Creating a Positive and Flexible Work Culture Amy explains how flexibility, mentorship, and empathy have become the cornerstones of her leadership—without sacrificing results.
Investing in Yourself and Your Healing From EMDR therapy to sound healing and meditation, Amy shares the tools that helped her move through toxic relationships and show up stronger for her family and business.
Advice Every Working Mom Needs to Hear Trust your intuition. Prioritize time with your kids—you can’t get those years back. Amy reminds us that your career will wait, but childhood won't.
19. Izabela Kvesic | Energy Audits & Morning Routines: Practical Steps for a Fulfilling Life
Season 1
Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration 26:54
Izabela Kvesic, entrepreneur and CEO of Blue Water Performance Ltd., shares her insights on balancing career, family, and personal well-being. She emphasizes the power of intention-setting, energy management, and self-care in achieving success.
“I would encourage everyone when they feel overwhelmed, just remind yourself, how can I be more like water? How can I pivot and just allow it to be”
Key Takeaways:
Mindset is Everything: Izabela's mantra, "You got this!", is rooted in self-brainwashing for positivity, which she credits for maintaining balance in both motherhood and career.
Morning Routines for Success: Daily intention-setting, meditation, and affirmations lay the foundation for productivity and well-being.
Energy Audits Improve Focus: Identifying energy vampires (tasks that drain energy) vs. energy angels (activities that fuel positivity) helps maintain balance in work and life.
Setting Boundaries is Crucial: Establishing clear expectations at work and home ensures a seamless transition between corporate life and entrepreneurship.
Mindset & Morning Routines: The Key to Izabela’s Success
Izabela attributes much of her success to a well-structured morning routine designed to foster a strong mindset. Her routine includes:
Intention Setting: Outlining clear goals and potential challenges for the day.
Meditation: A quick outdoor session to clear the mind.
Positive Affirmations: Using empowering mantras like “I’m open to receive” to cultivate a confident mindset.
Energy Alignment: Starting the day with positivity to enhance performance across all roles.
Balancing Motherhood & Career: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship Energy Management & Self-Care: The Power of Energy Audits Adapting Parenting Strategies as Children Grow Corporate to Entrepreneurship: A Purpose-Driven Transition About Izabela Kvesic Notable Achievements: Connect with Izabela:
18. Tirza Jova | Milk, Meetings, and Mindset: Balancing Business, Babies, and Big Goals
Monday, February 24, 2025 • Duration 35:08
Tirza Jova, founder of Milk by Mom, has transformed the way breastfeeding mothers store and use breast milk with her innovative breast milk freeze-drying service. This groundbreaking method allows breast milk to be converted into a shelf-stable powder, providing parents with unparalleled convenience, longevity, and flexibility.
Tirza’s journey began with her personal struggle of traveling while breastfeeding. Faced with the challenge of maintaining a supply of fresh breast milk, she discovered the benefits of freeze-drying and made the bold decision to leave her corporate job to launch Milk by Mom. Today, her company empowers breastfeeding parents by offering a modern solution that maintains the nutritional integrity of breast milk while eliminating the hassle of refrigeration.
"I really do think that becoming a mom transformed my perspective in really profound ways, it made me realize how precious time is and how important it is to prioritize what truly matters."
Key Takeaways
Extended Shelf Life: No need for refrigeration; store in a cool, dry place.
Convenience: Easy to transport and rehydrate, ideal for traveling parents.
Freedom & Flexibility: Enables caregivers to feed babies breast milk anytime, anywhere.
Retains Nutrients: Preserves the essential benefits of breast milk without preservatives.
Tirza Jova’s Insights: The Balancing Act of Motherhood and Business
Tirza openly shares her experience of transitioning from a stable corporate career to entrepreneurship, a shift that came with both challenges and rewards.
From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Used her remaining maternity leave to develop Milk by Mom.
Managed her corporate job and the startup for six months before committing full-time.
Faced self-doubt and sleepless nights, learning business operations from scratch.
Balancing Motherhood & Business Personal Growth Through Motherhood The Future of Milk by Mom About Tirza Jova Connect with Tirza Jova & Milk by Mom
17. Marisa Rylan | Letting Go to Grow: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Self-Regulation
Season 1
Monday, February 17, 2025 • Duration 34:33
Marisa, a trauma-informed spiritual coach and manifestation mentor, shares her inspiring journey from a high-powered corporate career to helping ambitious women find peace and fulfillment. She specializes in guiding high-achieving women through challenges such as blended family dynamics, parenting children with autism, and restructuring businesses for greater balance and impact.
Marisa’s Journey: From Corporate to Coaching
After experiencing corporate burnout and a spiritual awakening, Marisa transitioned from a six-figure career to coaching, focusing on emotional resilience, self-regulation, and manifestation. Her expertise lies in supporting women as they navigate life’s complexities while maintaining professional and personal fulfillment.
“When we pause to acknowledge and understand our own emotions first, we can then engage in a productive, empathetic conversation with our kids, truly listening and being curious about their experience.”
Key Takeaways
✅ Self-Regulation & Letting Go of Control: Crucial for parents, especially in blended families and special needs parenting. ✅ Business Evolution & Work-Life Balance: Transitioning to group coaching and automation to scale impact. ✅ LinkedIn Strategies for Business Growth: Using newsletters and engagement techniques to acquire clients.
TOPICS Blended Family Dynamics: Building Stronger Connections
Marisa is a mother of five—two biological sons (10 & 12) and three bonus children (9, 14, 16). She has worked with blended family coaches to create a harmonious home life. Her key lesson: Focus on connection, not correction when bonding with stepchildren. By surrendering control and embracing each child’s journey, she has cultivated a more peaceful family dynamic.
Parenting a Child with Autism: Challenges & Growth
Raising a 12-year-old son with autism has been a profound learning experience. Marisa developed extreme patience, empathy, and unconditional love, emphasizing that parents must regulate their own emotions before guiding their children. This mindset shift has been transformational in her parenting approach.
Restructuring Business for Success & Balance Support Systems & Self-Care: Investing in Help Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth Connect with Marisa
16. Sabrina Storozuk | Redefining Confidence: The Headband That’s Changing the Game
Season 1
Monday, February 10, 2025 • Duration 46:32
Sabrina, the founder of ARC, shares her inspiring journey as both a mother and entrepreneur. Her experience with IVF led to the retrieval of 17 eggs, ultimately resulting in one viable embryo. As the creator of ARC, a female-owned company, Sabrina focuses on producing premium headbands designed specifically for mothers. These headbands prioritize clean ingredients, stylish functionality, and everyday comfort.
The Story Behind ARC Headbands
ARC headbands are more than just accessories—they are confidence-boosting essentials designed for busy moms. Sabrina highlights how ARC’s headbands enhance facial features and provide comfort for all-day wear. The brand has consistently sold out due to high demand, prompting expansion plans for 2025, including new product launches and increased inventory.
"We build resilience through challenges—caring for others even when unwell, learning from our children's strength, and discovering our own."
Key Takeaways
Harmonizing Motherhood & Business: Sabrina successfully manages ARC while embracing the challenges of parenting.
Premium Headband Innovation: ARC headbands are designed by women for women, offering both functionality and style.
Entrepreneurial Insights: Sabrina’s journey spans corporate work, IVF, and launching a startup, offering valuable perspectives on work-life balance.
Business Growth & Expansion: ARC is preparing for new product releases in January 2025 and ensuring sufficient stock to meet demand.
Topics Covered:
Motherhood Challenges
15. Brie Johnson | Transferable Superpowers: Recognizing Skills Motherhood Brings to Leadership
Season 1
Monday, February 3, 2025 • Duration 41:39
Brie Johnson, an HR strategist and career coach, joins Angela Tait to discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and leadership. From transitioning out of corporate life to embracing entrepreneurship, Brie shares her insights on redefining identity, navigating workplace biases, and leveraging motherhood as a leadership advantage.
“Motherhood prepared me for leadership through dealing with the unexpected. Being able to adapt, adjust, and remain flexible is invaluable in both career and family.”
Key Takeaways
Reframe Work-Life Balance: View balance as a shifting pie chart rather than trying to give 100% to every aspect of life.
Motherhood Enhances Leadership Skills: Empathy, adaptability, and prioritization make mothers strong leaders.
Define Your Own Success: Avoid societal pressures and set personal benchmarks for success.
Challenge Workplace Biases: Advocate for flexibility and understanding towards working mothers.
TOPICS: Redefining Work-Life Balance
Reject the unrealistic expectation of perfect balance.
View life as a pie chart with priorities shifting over time.
Give yourself permission to focus on different areas depending on life seasons.
Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Brie had a supportive boss during her fertility journey and early parenthood.
Financial analysis revealed that leaving her corporate role saved her $50,000 annually.
Her husband's confidence and support were crucial for a smooth transition.
Entrepreneurship allowed her to create a flexible schedule that aligned with her children's needs.
Identity Shifts as a Mother & Career Advancement
Women often define themselves by relationships, while men are identified by work.
Skills gained through motherhood and volunteering are often undervalued.
Overcoming Biases Against Working Mothers Leadership Lessons from Motherhood Advice for New Working Mothers Connect with Brie Johnson
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A Call to Remember Yourself: Angeles encourages moms to find joy outside of motherhood, pursue therapy, and maintain their identities.
Inspiration Through Authenticity: This episode is for any mom who’s ever felt torn between giving everything to her family and honoring her own dreams.
The opinions expressed in this post and in any corresponding comments are the personal opinions of the original authors, not those of CVS Health.
About Angeles Klein:
Angeles is a senior leader with over 23 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, team management, and operational excellence. She is a devoted single mother and understand firsthand the unique challenges faced by single moms. Motivated by her own experiences, Angeles founded "Better Together" an organization dedicated to empowering single mothers. Through this platform, she strive to foster a sense of community, providing a safe space for single moms to connect, share resources, and offer emotional support. Most importantly, remind single moms that they are not alone. Angeles also part of the Board of Directors for Sparkle Foundation, Inc. Sparkle is a non-profit dedicated to serving single mothers. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University. With her dedication, leadership skills, and personal experiences as a single mother, she continue to make strides to make a significant impact in both my professional and personal life.
Turning Skills into Opportunities Amy’s PR Training Academy is designed to make PR skills accessible—empowering small businesses and startups to crack the media code without needing expensive agencies.
Real Talk on Redefining Success Motherhood changed Amy’s definition of success—and she invites other moms to rethink their own career paths, self-worth, and priorities.
About Amy Bartko:
Amy Bartko is the founder of Chatterbox PR & Marketing, a seasoned PR professional, 2x best-selling author, keynote speaker, and expert in lifestyle brands. With 25+ years of experience, she specializes in placing brands' products in the hands of celebrities, feature films, TV shows, and top media outlets. Her industry expertise, authentic media relationships, and ability to craft compelling brand stories make her a go-to resource in the lifestyle and juvenile products industries.
Since launching Chatterbox in 2013, Amy has worked with startups to global brands, offering media outreach, celebrity product placement, brand development, consumer events, and digital strategy. Her press relationships have secured top-tier features in Good Morning America, the Today Show, Forbes, The New York Times, and leading lifestyle and parenting platforms like Scary Mommy and Pregnant Chicken. She has also facilitated collaborations with Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Lea Michele, and more.
Amy has built Chatterbox into a powerhouse agency that helps brands gain visibility, credibility, and influence. Her work continues to elevate brands, connecting them with target audiences and delivering impactful results.
With a 20-year corporate career at Unilever, Izabela had all three of her children while actively working in leadership roles.
She proactively set clear expectations with HR to balance work and family life, adjusting her roles to reduce travel and prioritize family time.
Now, as an entrepreneur, she co-runs her business with her husband, eliminating a 3-hour daily commute and focusing on quality time with family.
Weekly Energy Audits:
Identifying energy vampires (people or tasks that drain energy)
Recognizing energy angels (activities that boost energy)
Scheduling Energy-Boosting Activities: Prioritizing tasks that bring joy and fulfillment.
Self-Care as a Priority: Encouraging individuals to “put their oxygen mask on first” before taking care of others.
As her children transition into their teenage years, Izabela adjusts her approach by creating more one-on-one time to maintain strong family connections.
This shift ensures deeper relationships despite their evolving interests and schedules.
Izabela and her husband conducted a joint exercise to define their family’s version of success.
They prioritized harmony, work-life balance, and being present for their children over climbing the corporate ladder.
Today, Izabela offers executive and business coaching, leveraging her corporate expertise to guide others in achieving success on their terms.
Izabela Kvesic is a dynamic entrepreneur, business strategist, and life coach. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Blue Water Performance Ltd., she helps women lead authentic, fulfilling lives. With over 20 years of corporate experience in brand building, strategy, and women’s advocacy, Izabela integrates her expertise as a certified Life Coach and Six Phase Meditation Trainer by Mindvalley.
2025 Finalist for Female Business Leader
2025 Canadian Choice Award Winner for Business Coaching
2025 Consumer Choice Award Winner in Business Excellence
2025 Women of Influence Nominee
Empowering Women: Izabela helps clients embrace their genius, activate their purpose, and elevate their personal brand to attract aligned opportunities.
When she’s not coaching, Izabela enjoys stand-up paddleboarding with her family or tending to her lavender garden. Her favorite phrase? “You got this!”
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Prioritizes family dinners every night as a non-negotiable bonding time.
Dedicates at least 15 minutes of undivided attention to her kids daily.
Integrates her children into her business journey, involving them in small tasks.
Uses meal prep services to free up valuable family time in the evenings.
Learned to embrace presence and appreciate life through her children’s eyes.
Practices letting go of perfectionism, focusing on happiness and connection.
Uses breathwork, meditation, and nature to manage stress and find balance.
At a crossroads, Tirza is considering expanding the business while balancing the need for quality time with her young children. She envisions long-term growth that will offer future flexibility and financial freedom, ensuring Milk by Mom continues to support parents nationwide.
Tirza Jova is the founder of Milk by Mom, a Phoenix, AZ-based company that provides breast milk freeze-drying services nationwide. Passionate about modernizing breastfeeding, she educates mothers on the benefits of freeze-dried breast milk, helping them gain freedom and flexibility while maintaining the nutritional benefits of breast milk.
Milk by Mom is changing the way breastfeeding parents nourish their babies, offering an innovative and practical solution for modern families. Explore the future of breastfeeding today!
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Marisa is refining her business model to maximize impact while reducing time investment. Her 2025 strategy includes:
Scaling through Group Programs & Automation instead of one-on-one coaching.
Work-Life Balance: Creating more time for family while maintaining business success.
Mindset Shift: Believing in the possibility of change as the driving force behind business evolution.
To ensure a smooth work-life balance, Marisa has embraced the importance of hiring support, such as au pairs, to provide continuity of care. She advocates for overcoming self-judgment about seeking help and encourages creating meaningful, quality time with children.
Marisa has successfully used LinkedIn as a key platform for scaling her business:
LinkedIn Newsletters: A direct channel to engage her audience via email.
Pre-Engagement Strategy: Spending 10-15 minutes engaging on LinkedIn before posting to boost reach and visibility.
Client Conversion Tactics: Hosting monthly workshops & masterclasses with strategic invitations to thousands over a three-week period.
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Sleep deprivation remains a major hurdle, with frequent night awakenings.
Balancing work and family life, particularly during holidays, is a constant challenge.
Public outings, like visiting an aquarium, can be chaotic and stressful with young children.
Setting expectations and maintaining structure is crucial but difficult to achieve.
IVF Journey
Sabrina underwent IVF while working in the corporate sector, requiring transparency with her employer.
The process involved self-administered hormone injections and frequent medical appointments.
Out of 17 retrieved eggs, only one viable embryo remained after genetic testing.
This experience deepened Sabrina’s gratitude for both the IVF process and her body’s resilience.
ARC Headbands: The Ultimate Accessory for Moms
Marketed as a technology-driven headband, not just an accessory.
Made with premium Italian materials and manufactured by women in New York.
Designed for all-day comfort, eliminating headaches often caused by traditional headbands.
Enhances the wearer’s natural features rather than overpowering their look.
Serves multiple purposes:
Covers unwashed hair effortlessly.
Helps moms feel put together quickly.
Safe for breastfeeding mothers.
Business Growth & Future Plans
ARC has consistently sold out, driving efforts to scale production and meet customer demand.
A new product drop is scheduled for January 2025 with more innovative launches in the pipeline.
Exciting updates will be announced throughout 2025.
The company remains female-led, with recent investor Angela joining the board.
Why ARC Headbands Stand Out
ARC’s mission is to empower busy women by offering stylish, practical, and high-quality headbands. With expansion plans in place, ARC continues to redefine the way moms approach everyday fashion, making beauty effortless and accessible.
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About Sabrina Storozuk:
Sabrina Storozuk is a tech entrepreneur who has made significant strides in modernizing traditional industries through technological innovation. Her expertise lies in identifying and transforming barriers and gaps into powerful opportunities. With a background that includes various tech ventures of her own, solution services as well as tech innovation consulting at PWC, she has led transformative projects in various global markets from small startups to large Fortune 500 firms. Her latest venture, ARC, is a blend of her technological acumen and her commitment to women's hair health.
ARC is pioneering a new approach to headbands, elevating them beyond their conventional use.
