Did you ever have a best friend that was in a relationship you didn't think was good for her? Maybe they were controlling or needy, but for whatever reason, your friend stayed in the relationship? Today on the podcast, we're going to talk about toxic relationships. No, this isn't about your friends relationships, or romantic relationships, or even friendships. It's about the toxic relationship you might have with yourself. In this episode, I'm walking you through 4 types of toxic relationships that are likely holding you back from living an ambitious and balanced life. I'm describing them in d ..read more

In this episode, I sit down with Kim, my coaching client to talk about managing a successful career and being a devoted mom. We dive into how society often expects us to be everything to everyone all at once, the importance of truly being present in both our professional and personal lives, and how coaching turned out to be a lifesaver for her in navigating a balanced life.  Kim shares her personal journey of how coaching opened her eyes to what's genuinely important and taught her to be at peace with the balancing act of career and family life.  This episode all about shaking off th ..read more

As an ambitious working mom, burnout and exhaustion come easily. Your brain is hardwired to want to do more and achieve more, it’s part of who you are and what makes you successful, but it’s also causing exhaustion. The most natural thing for you to do is to achieve more, not to rest. Resting, prioritizing yourself and your family, choosing to do fun and spontaneous things instead of work more, this kind of life doesn't come naturally to ambitious women and so requires intentionality and effort. In today’s episode I’m sharing with you 7 practical things you can do to help you prioritize rest a ..read more

What happens if you were raised by a stay-at-home mom (and that is not what you have chosen to do) or the way you see other working mom’s balance life is not working for you? When you want to do things differently than your parents or peer group and you have no examples on how to do it, there are two specific questions your brain needs you to answer to ensure you are making the right decision and there will be no regrets. Your brain is craving direction and in today’s podcast I walk you through exactly what you need to do in order to feel clear and confident in your decision to work and to liv ..read more

I know that creating a balanced life can feel like a lot of work. It feels like there is so many things that need to change or need to be fixed or habits that need to form in order to truly lessen the stress and overwhelm, but what if that wasn’t true. What if there were some super simple but immensely impactful things you could do that would take any time? Well today on the podcast I am offering you my top 5 super simple practices that are guaranteed to lessen stress and overwhelm, but don’t actually require any time. You ready to hear them? Let’s get to it.  Topics in this episode: Sim ..read more

Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else    In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m doing something totally new – I’m the one being interviewed! My colleague, Amy Capello, sat down with me to discuss one of my favorite topics: work-life balance. We dove deep into managing competing priorities, dealing with that never-ending mom guilt, and how to shake the feeling that everyone else has it all figured out. Trust me, this interview is packed with real talk and actionable advice. If you’ve ever struggled to balance your career ambitions with your life at home, you ..read more

Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else    If you’ve been curious about how to approach your employer for sponsorship or wondering how to advocate for yourself, this week’s episode is for you.  I’m breaking down 3 essential tips to help you confidently ask for support and pay for your coaching - even if your company doesn’t usually cover this kind of expense. Trust me, this is going to be a game-changer, both for you and your company. You won’t want to miss this one!  Topics in this episode: How to ask your company to pay for coaching.  Believing i ..read more

In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing the before-and-after stories of 4 working moms who transformed their lives with the Ambitious and Balanced process. They went from overwhelmed and overworked to calm, confident, and in control. Plus, I’m revealing a powerful tool I’ve never shared before that will help you break free from overworking. You don’t want to miss this one—let’s get to it!  Topics in this episode: Real-life examples of working moms who found balance and control.  4 crucial steps to prioritize your life.  Powerful new tool for breaking overworking habits.  Pract ..read more

In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the four "priority thieves" that are secretly sabotaging your time and making it hard for you to truly prioritize what matters most. These sneaky time-stealers are keeping you from unplugging after work, being present with your family, and actually tackling that never-ending to-do list. I’ll break down each one and share how they’re affecting your ability to live the ambitious and balanced life you crave. Get ready for some game-changing insights—you won't want to miss this!   Topics in this episode:  The four "priority thi ..read more

In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into one of the most critical skills for living an ambitious and balanced life: prioritization. I break down a simple, five-step process that will help you tackle your busy workload without feeling overwhelmed. I also share insights from a real coaching session that highlight why knowing the process isn’t enough—execution is key. If you've ever felt like you’re drowning in tasks but not making real progress, this episode is exactly what you need. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!  Topics in this episode:  A five-step process to focus ..read more