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When Mommy Grows Up
Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers
Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 107

As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?"
The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents, along with the support they need to go after it.
Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work, and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all.
Hosts (and fellow mom) Becca Carnahan of Next Chapter Careers takes your questions and provides practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs!
Send your stories and questions to podcast@nextchaptercareers.us.
Interested in sharing your insights as a guest on our podcast? Share your story here: https://forms.gle/iefCf9PTTu7kQtpc7
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🇨🇦 Canada - careers
11/11/2025#65🇨🇦 Canada - careers
25/09/2025#90🇨🇦 Canada - careers
14/06/2025#95🇺🇸 USA - careers
13/04/2025#87🇨🇦 Canada - careers
02/12/2024#68🇨🇦 Canada - careers
04/11/2024#96
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What is Career Coaching REALLY Like?: Live Coaching with Becca & Marie
Season 3 · Episode 7
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Duration 17:44
Join Career Coach Becca on this Live Coaching episode as co-host Marie takes the hot seat!
Tune in for a fun, inspiring discussion in which Becca walks Marie through a powerful coaching exercise used in 1:1 coaching and in the Career Clarity Program. Together, we'll connect the dots between Marie's interests and skills using a story-based approach to help her clarify a vision for the next chapter of her career.
See what career coaching is all about with a peek behind the scenes!
Learn more about the Career Clarity Program: www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
careerclarity.beccacarnahan.com
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Keeping the Wheels on the Bus: Harper’s Story
Season 3 · Episode 6
mardi 22 octobre 2024 • Duration 15:16
When she was growing up, Harper took the bus home from school and her mom was always there with a snack and a smile. It was a cherished memory from her childhood, and Harper always thought she would do the same with her kids.
At the same time, life has gotten more and more expensive over the years and Harper and her husband and found that a two-income household is the right fit for them, especially with two kids. Harper’s oldest child will be in kindergarten next year so she really wants to find a job that she likes that also lets her pick up her kindergartener off the bus at the end of the day. Is that real?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about the different jobs that allow school bus flexibility that Harper could consider!
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
How to Advance Your Career in One Minute
Season 2 · Episode 37
mardi 11 juin 2024 • Duration 22:07
Do you want to know how to advance your career?
Want to do it in just one minute?
You’re in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle.
When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let’s make the most of it! Implementing these changes take one minute or less and makes a real impact.
www.nextchaptercareers.us
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Turn Transferable Skills into Transferable Solutions: Heidi’s Story
Season 2 · Episode 36
mardi 4 juin 2024 • Duration 13:10
For the past 15 years, Heidi has been a third grade teacher and she’s amazing at it. The problem is that Heidi isn’t sure she wants to teach anymore. In fact, she’s quite sure of it! The classroom was great for a season, but it’s time for a change.
Heidi is feeling stuck though. If she wants to transition out of the classroom and into working for a nonprofit, how can she effectively communicate her transferable skills on paper and in an interview?
Join Becca and Marie this week to identify Heidi’s transferable teacher skills and more importantly her transferable SOLUTIONS that she can use to market herself as a standout employee.
www.nextchaptercareers.us
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Let’s Talk Money: Madeline’s Story
Season 2 · Episode 35
mardi 28 mai 2024 • Duration 21:30
Madeline is a mom of two living in Michigan with her two kids and husband. She’s been in management consulting at a large firm since graduating from business school fifteen years ago, and while she loved the work at first it has taken a toll. The travel is too much for how she wants to live her life with two young children and she wants to find more balance.
The problem? Money. Madeline has been paid very well for her work and feels certain that if she were to leave her current job she couldn’t make enough money to support her family’s needs. How can she take care of herself and her family, while also taking care of herself and her family?
Join Becca and Marie to talk about money. How to figure out what we need, how to break down the money stories we are telling ourselves, and what tools you can use to make educated decisions about next steps.
www.nextchaptercareers.us/freetraining
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Building Your Network as an Introvert: Abby's Story
Season 2 · Episode 34
mardi 21 mai 2024 • Duration 23:09
It's no surprise to Abby that on every personality assessment she has ever taken, she's as far to the Introvert side of the scale as she can get! Her husband is also relatively introverted and her two kids have followed suit.
As a research analyst, being introverted has always worked out well for Abby. She has a close circle of family and friends, enjoys her solo work, and has enough quiet time to recharge. The problem is that Abby’s company had to do massive layoffs which left Abby on the search for a new job. A change was not on the agenda for her and she doesn’t know where to start.
Join Becca and Marie to talk about layoffs and harnessing your power as an introvert to make networking as part of your job search work for you.
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Career Lessons from Our Moms : Cindy & Helene's Stories
Season 2 · Episode 33
mardi 14 mai 2024 • Duration 15:28
In honor of Mother's Day, in this special episode, Becca and Marie take a trip down memory lane to share stories about the women who shaped their lives and careers - their moms!
Joins us as we reminisce about the valuable lessons and share anecdotes about how our moms balanced work, family, and everything in between.
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
Navigating Maternal Mental Health: Colleen's Story
Season 2 · Episode 32
mardi 7 mai 2024 • Duration 24:00
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and in honor of the millions of women impacted by Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety every year, we are welcoming maternal mental health advocate and author Colleen Imler to the podcast this week.
Colleen's passion for advocating for new parents navigating the postpartum experience stems from her own shaky transition into motherhood. After welcoming her daughter amid a global pandemic during the summer of 2020, she experienced postpartum depression and immediately sought help. She shares this story in her new book, Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie.
(We also had the privilege of working with Colleen in the Career Clarity Program!)
Join us this week to learn about Colleen's personal and professional journey and the ways you can turn your lived experience into a passion and drive that makes a positive impact.
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
"Mommy is the boss!": Jenny's Story
Season 2 · Episode 31
mardi 30 avril 2024 • Duration 25:12
Marie and Becca often discuss how becoming moms has influenced their careers, yet there's another side to this story. Our careers also influence our children in beautiful ways!
This week we're joined by Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny's career journey in engineering started at a young age and blossomed over the years into building her own business focused on STEAM Education. Along the way, Jenny also becomes a mom, and her work has empowered and inspired her children to grow, learn, and succeed on their own terms.
Join us to learn more about Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Jenny's experience as the boss, and how we can teach our kids about the power of failure as a tool for growth.
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Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, the vibrant and inclusive brand dedicated to prioritizing diversity and empowerment for children of all backgrounds and communities through STEAM Education.
Jenny is a trained mechanical engineer and mom turned entrepreneur, dedicated to bringing a more diverse, inclusive and creative approach to STEAM education through the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
If You Can't Be With the Job You Love: Cara's Story
Season 2 · Episode 30
mardi 23 avril 2024 • Duration 19:28
Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process.
Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn’t love her job anymore. She’d love to get out, but she knows that for now she should stay. Is there anything she can do in the meantime to make her workday a whole lot better?
Join Becca and Marie to help Cara through this challenge with embracing the idea of job crafting.
www.nextchaptercareers.us
www.withlovebecca.com
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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!
Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.









