Have you ever noticed how often we move from one thing to the next… without pausing to take in how far we’ve come? The moments that shaped us? The quiet strength it took to juggle so much, and still show up with heart?
Over the years – as a mother, an educator, and someone committed to learning out loud – I’ve realized that our journeys are rarely linear. They’re layered, imperfect, and full of growth we don’t always see until we slow down.
In this episode, I reflect on the messy, beautiful juggle of motherhood and meaningful work. I share the chapter I wrote five years ago for a collaborative book project, and how revisiting it today offered fresh perspective and renewed appreciation. We’ll explore what it means to find your own way, to ask for help, and to build a version of life that works for you. Whether you’re in the thick of it or coming up for air, this one’s a gentle reminder: You’ve got this.
Listen in as we talk about:
01:00 Celebrating the journey
05:49 Your path, your way
08:15 Redefining the work-life juggle
13:05 Windows of your own
17:40 Saying it out loud
20:04 Creating a flexible path
22:26 Leaning on community support
24:47 Embracing new beginnings
27:04 Navigating change and finding purpose
29:18 Moving forward with intention
31:46 Finding your own flow
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“These connections led to my connections, more learning, and more growth”
When was the last time you truly paused to appreciate how far you’ve come? In this episode, I’m inviting you to do just that – to take a moment to reflect, to look back, and to celebrate the journey. That’s exactly what happened when I picked up a book that’s been with me for five years: You’ve Got This, Boss Mama, a collaborative project I’m proud to have co-authored. Holding it in my hands brought back so many memories – not just of the chapter I wrote, but of the incredible women I connected with through that experience. This includes Dina Ottoni-Battistessa, Gillian Sawyer, Shannon Christensen, Monica Hui, and Sabrina Greer – each of them has played a meaningful role in my journey, and many have joined me here on the podcast. That book sparked friendships, collaborations, and learning that helped shape who I am today. It also reminded me of the many others who supported me along the way. As I’ve moved forward from the Part-Time Jungle chapter of my work, I’m grateful for what it taught me and how it helped me grow into what I am doing and who I am today. Sometimes, the most powerful w