Ep. 107: How to navigate work-life transitions with grace
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This one’s for the parents at a crossroads. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, navigating separation, or simply wondering what’s next, this conversation is a reminder that your current challenge is only a snapshot in time.
In this episode, Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, shares what it’s really like to build a mission-led career while navigating parenthood, ADHD, and major life transitions.
We talk about what resilience actually looks like, why gender equity isn’t just women’s work, and how to find purpose—even when you feel like you’ve lost yourself.
In this episode, we cover:
• The emotional toll and unexpected gifts of career breaks
• How co-parenting helped Amanda redefine balance
• The power of role modelling and social capital
• What true dignity means in career transition
Related episodes:
Ep. 101 : What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify, Apple or YouTube
Ep. 103 : How to stop spiralling and take action when you’re overwhelmed with Joanna Brewster – Spotify, Apple or YouTube
About Amanda Sayfy
Amanda Sayfy is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. As Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, she leads with equity at the heart of her work, supporting over 2,000 women annually. A seasoned non-profit leader with 20 years of experience, Amanda brings strategic insight and diverse fundraising expertise to advance equitable employment access across Metro Vancouver.
https://dfsvancouver.ca/
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea Barr is a certified coach, speaker, and host of All Figured Out. She helps ambitious parents create clarity, calm, and confidence in their careers and lives—so they can thrive without sacrificing family time.
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Ep. 106: Figuring out how to shake things up for the last quarter and into 2026
ALL FIGURED OUT EVENTS: Online & IRL
This week, I'm on a solo dive into what it really takes to reinvent yourself—without burning out or blowing up your whole life.
Recorded in early October, this cozy, Q4 check-in is part reflection, part strategy session, and full of practical wisdom for parents who want to feel more aligned heading into the new year.
In this episode, we cover:
How to identify the one area of your life that needs your focus most
The power of the 20% rule
How to quiet your mind in a noisy world
How to invest in the right people (at the right time)
About Andrea Barr
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents and the host of All Figured Out. She helps parents design careers and lives that feel fulfilling—without the burnout. @allfiguredoutandrea
Ep. 105: Figuring out how to harness your story and loss to build a business
Today’s episode is a special, off-schedule release in honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
After enduring pregnancy losses, including a second-trimester miscarriage during the pandemic, Angel Leung realized she had the tools to advocate for herself—but most people don’t. So she created the kind of support she wished she had: clear, compassionate, personalized care for families going through the unthinkable.
In this episode, we discuss:
Related Episodes
Ep. 95: The emotional journey of surrogacy and parenting with Stephanie Bosello – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 94: How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or Apple
About Angel Leung
Angel is the founder of Baby Bean Consulting, created from her passion to walk alongside parents through the heartbreak and hope of growing a family. She supports women and families navigating miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and birth trauma — helping them feel seen and cared for when it’s hardest to find support.
A Registered Nurse with both clinical expertise and personal lived experience, Angel blends evidence-based care with heartfelt compassion and advocates for better understanding and support around perinatal loss.
📧 angel@babybeanconsulting.ca
About Andrea Barr
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents and the host of All Figured Out—the podcast and associated events for people who want more freedom and flexibility as they juggle work and life as parents.
Andrea leads in-person gatherings across Greater Vancouver and online workshops designed to spark conversation, inspire new strategies, and build community for the messy middle of modern parenthood.
Ep. 104: Figuring out how to feed your family without losing your sanity
If the fridge is empty (again) and you’re spiralling about being a “real” adult - this one’s for you. Food blogger and mom of three, Madison Wetherill of Cook at Home Mom, joins me for a refreshingly realistic conversation about food, family, and finding ease in meal planning.
In this episode, we cover:
Related episodes:
Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 89: Want to raise money-smart kids… but still figuring it out yourself? with Jessica Moorhouse – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 59: The 4 pillars of health for parents with Dr. Valerie Hertzog – Spotify or Apple
About Madison Wetherill
Madison Wetherill is the creator of Cook at Home Mom, where she helps busy families embrace wholesome, flavorful cooking. Based in Arizona and a mom of three, she shares approachable recipes that support gluten-free, Whole30/Paleo, and keto lifestyles. Madison’s blog offers meal plans, grocery tips, and kitchen hacks, proving healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated.
With over 65,000 Instagram followers and features in Redfin and major podcasts like Food Blogger Pro and BizChix, Madison blends real-life chaos with culinary creativity. She also hosts The Vine Podcast and runs a second blog, Joyfully Mad, inspiring home cooks everywhere.
Madison’s free 5‑day weeknight dinner plan (with sides + grocery list)
Instagram: @cookathomemom
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
Ep. 103: Figuring out how to get un-triggered
What happens when your career is thriving, your life looks good on paper… and then everything changes? In this honest conversation, coach and emotional intelligence educator Joanna Brewster shares how a car accident, a lost sense of self, and a spark of purpose from her own son set her on a path of reinvention.
What We Cover:
Related episodes:
Ep. 99: Jealousy, parenting & career changes with Elana Sures – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 101 : What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 94: How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams – Spotify or Apple
About Joanna Brewster
Joanna Brewster is an emotional intelligence and leadership coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond autopilot living and leading, to see new options, and make intentional choices to create success and joy. She’s passionate about deepening self-awareness, conscious communication, and empathy for a deeper connection and understanding with ourselves and others.
She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Emotional Intelligence Coach, with additional training in mindfulness, positive psychology, and neuroscience-backed tools to support lasting transformation.
Beyond her work, Joanna is a mom of two, with a secret, or not so secret, obsession for books and journals and finds her greatest peace and joy sitting by the ocean tuning into the messages of her heart.
Website: www.hearttalks.ca
Instagram: @hearttalks__withjoannabrewster
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
Ep. 102: Figuring out the WILDER and family-friendly way to host & start something from scratch
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Hosting can feel overwhelming, especially as parents. Between toys on the floor, bedtime chaos, and “not enough” stories running in your head, it’s easy to put off bringing people together. But what if gathering could be simpler—and more meaningful?
In this episode, Emily Shimwell, founder of Dine Wilder, shares how she’s hosted over 540 guests at her immersive long-table dinners in just one year. We talk about connection over perfection, starting before you feel ready, and how to host in ways that feel simple, soulful, and fun.
In this episode, we cover:
October 26, 2025 — @ The Cheakamus Centre in Squamish, BC
Use the exclusive listener code ‘AFO20’ for 20% off your ticket.
Related episodes:
Ep. 65: A (camp)fireside chat about community and self-care with Gillian Behnke – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 34: Danielle Wiebe on figuring out how to enter the world of entrepreneurship and the power of community – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life – Spotify or Apple
About Emily Shimwell
Emily Shimwell is a Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, and lifelong connector. She’s the founder of Dine Wilder and co-founder of Graze Wilder, ventures rooted in her love of beauty, community, and bringing people together.
In just one year, Emily has welcomed over 540 guests to her immersive dinner retreats, each crafted to leave women feeling seen, celebrated, and deeply connected. More than just table settings and candles, Emily’s work is about sparking genuine human connection that makes every gathering unforgettable.
Follow Emily on Instagram at @emily_wilder or @dine.wilder.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong
When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off, what then?
Former stay-at-home mom of three turned entrepreneur, Christine Coughlin, gets honest about identity shifts, guilt, and rebuilding a life that actually fits.
We dig into leaving a defining career, stay-at-home-mom life, the hobby-to-business trap, tricky marriage conversations, and how to follow curiosity without blowing up your world.
Watch on YouTube
What we cover:
How to know when “this isn’t it” (even if everything looks good on paper)What it looks like to turn a hobby inuto a business…and then burn it downHard spouse conversations when your dreams disrupt your initial agreementsHow to start a brand before you’ve “figured it out”A realistic take on balance when you’re stepping into something new
Related episodes (add links):
Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life – Spotify or Apple
About Christine Coughlin
Christine Coughlin is a former Director of Operations turned entrepreneur, mom of three, and founder of YVR Creatives—a community that supports women building bold, personal brands.
After leaving her corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom, Christine found herself craving more than what traditional roles offered. A midlife awakening and a desire for purpose led her to launch The In Between, and later YVR Creatives, where she now empowers female entrepreneurs to share their passions with the world through events, community and content.
In this episode, Christine opens up about identity shifts, letting go of guilt, and redefining success in motherhood, marriage, and career.
Website: yvrcreatives.ca | the-inbetween.ca
Instagram: @yvr.creatives | @iamchristinecoughlin
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
Ep. 100: Figuring out how to celebrate the messy, meaningful path to consistency
One hundred episodes.
Nearly three years.
Countless conversations with parents, experts, and leaders who are redefining what it means to thrive in work, family, and life.
In this rare solo episode, I've turned the mic on myself to reflect on what it’s taken to create All Figured Out—and why consistency isn’t about perfection.
I share behind-the-scenes lessons, big milestones, and even an impromptu interview with a 4-year-old guest.
In this episode, we cover:
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
Ep. 99: Figuring out what your envy is really trying to tell you
Jealousy isn’t a dirty word—it’s information.
In this episode, therapist and Open Space Counselling founder Elana Sures unpacks how envy can be a powerful signal pointing toward your values, your longings, and the life you actually want.
We talk about Elana’s own experience navigating the “mom hustle,” career jealousy, and the identity shake-up that led her from public health into thriving private practice—and eventually to building a multi-location clinic.
In this conversation, we explore:
What jealousy is actually trying to show you
How to spot longing underneath comparison
Why moms often carry more of the mental/emotional load around career decisions
Envy as a career compass
How to create your own version of success at a realistic scale
The “scar vs. wound” rule for vulnerable sharing
What to do if you feel triggered by other people’s highlight reels
→ FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
Related episodes:
Ep. 94: How to co-regulate without losing yourself as a parent with Tracy Adams – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple or YouTube
Ep. 98: How to rebuild strength and confidence after kids (and feel good naked) – Spotify or Apple
About Elana
Elana Sures is a therapist and owner of Open Space Counselling, a large therapy clinic located in Vancouver and the North Shore. She is also the creator of the clinic’s popular Mom Rage Reset program. With nearly 20 years of experience in maternal mental health, Elana is passionate about helping mothers develop more balanced emotions, rich relationships, and satisfying lives.
Website: openspacecounselling.ca
Instagram: @openspacecounselling
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
Ep. 98: Figuring out how to rebuild strength and confidence in parenthood
This in-person conversation with Shayan Vaghayenegar, owner of Strength Connected is packed with honesty, strategy, and empowerment for anyone feeling, let's say "less strong" after having kids.
We talk about how to reset your expectations (and your ego), find a realistic rhythm with workouts, and truly get strong—not just to look good naked, but to feel capable in every part of your life.
In this episode:
The power of rebuilding from the ground up after parenthood
Why your 20-something fitness mentality doesn’t serve you now
What personalized fitness actually means—and how it’s different from personal training
How stress, sleep, and identity shifts impact your body
The mindset shifts that help you build strength without burnout
About Shayan
Shayan Vaghayenegar is a personal trainer and founder of Strength Connected, a North Vancouver-based gym redefining how parents and professionals approach fitness. A former athlete with a background in human kinetics and OPEX coaching, Shayan helps people build long-term strength and confidence through sustainable, personalized programs that meet you where you are.
Try Strength Connected’s Personalized Coaching Kickstarter: Sign up for $74/week
Follow Shayan on Instagram: @strengthconnected
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
Ep. 97: Figuring out why kids need books that speak their language
Why are Judy Blume’s books still resonating decades later—and what can they teach us about feminism, censorship, and raising readers in 2025?
In this episode, bestselling author and editor Rachelle Bergstein shares her journey as a writer and mom, and what she discovered while researching her latest book, The Genius of Judy.
From literary snobbery to spicy teen novels, this conversation is packed with thoughtful takes on children’s literature, cultural shifts, and the quiet power of books that meet kids where they’re at.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Related episode:
Ep. 89: Want to raise money-smart kids… but still figuring it out yourself? with Jessica Moorhouse – Spotify or Apple
About Rachelle Bergstein:
Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, bestselling author, and editor focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn.
Find her at rachellebergstein.com or @rachellewb on Instagram. Subscribe to her Substack, Banner Year, for her take on the book-banning crisis.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Ep. 96: Figuring out how to reclaim your wellbeing through simple pleasures, neuroscience, and self-compassion.
This is a milestone episode—it’s my first-ever in-person podcast recording! You can watch the beautiful set and full conversation over on YouTube while you’re tidying up, doing dishes, or getting ready for your day.
My guest, Catherine Roscoe Barr, is a neuroscience-based wellness coach, lifestyle journalist, veteran fitness professional, founder of The Life Delicious, and bestselling author of FEEL BETTER NOW: The Life-Changing Power of Simple Pleasures. She helps people merge science-backed tools with mindfulness-based practices to create sustainable health, joy, and empowered living.
In this conversation, Catherine shares:
+ How her personal journey from burnout and depression led to a revolutionary approach to wellness
+ The surprising science of the vagus nerve and how to activate it for calm and connection
+ Why simple pleasures and “micro moments” can make the biggest difference in your wellbeing
+ Her “flexible framework” for self-care—designed for real life, not perfection
+ The role of self-love in bridging the gap between knowing and doing
Whether you’re feeling stretched thin, craving more balance, or simply ready to feel better now, this episode is packed with practical, inspiring strategies you can start using today.
Related episodes:
Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 94: Co-Regulation Without Burnout: A Practical Guide for Ambitious Parents– Spotify or Apple
About Catherine Roscoe Barr:
Website: thelifedelicious.ca
Instagram: @catherineroscoebarr
Facebook: The Life Delicious
LinkedIn: Catherine Roscoe Barr
Book: FEEL BETTER NOW
Retreats: Upcoming Wellness Retreats
About Andrea Barr:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents. Through her coaching, podcast, and resume shop, Andrea helps parents thrive in their careers without sacrificing family life.
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Welcome to All Figured Out.
This is the podcast for ambitious parents who are navigating careers, life, and family with equal parts strategy and humour.
I’m Andrea Barr, career and life coach, mom of two, and your guide to building a life that actually works for you.
Each week, we dive into conversations about career moves, parenting wins (and fails), and the messy middle of figuring it all out—so you can lead with confidence at work and at home.
Follow now so you don’t miss your next “aha” moment. Let’s figure this out together.
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Ep. 95: Figuring out the emotional, legal, and personal side of becoming a surrogate
Stephanie Bosello never imagined she’d become a surrogate—until a family member’s fertility journey intersected with her own deep sense of purpose.
In this powerful and personal episode, Steph shares her journey with surrogacy, the layers of support required, and what it means to give such a profound gift, even when the outcome doesn’t go as planned.
We dive into everything from counselling and legal prep to the emotional rollercoaster of embryo transfer, the unexpected heartbreak that followed, and how Stephanie’s background as a school counsellor and parent shaped her outlook on the entire experience.
Conversation takeaways:
Surrogacy is a gift and a privilege—but also an emotionally demanding experience
Your childhood can shape how you parent and what kind of support you seek
Open, honest communication with your partner is essential when making big life decisions
The legal and logistical side of surrogacy is complex and crucial
You don’t need to be a “risk taker” to do brave things
Even when the outcome isn’t what you hoped, the impact and connection remain real
Related episodes:
About the guest:
Stephanie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and school counsellor with a background in developmental and counselling psychology. She's passionate about supporting youth and families, navigating school and health systems, and helping others feel seen and supported. She's also a proud mom of two high-energy kids who tear around the neighbourhood on bikes.
Connect with Stephanie via LinkedIn here.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
Ep. 94: Figuring out how to support your child and yourself through emotional ups and downs
What even is co-regulation—and how do we do it without becoming the default regulator for everyone in our lives?
Tracy Adams is a seasoned occupational therapist and mama who helps working parents better understand their children’s sensory and emotional needs.
In this heartfelt and strategy-packed episode, Tracy opens up about her own identity shift in motherhood and how sensory tools, mental load management, and community can help us navigate parenthood without losing ourselves.
Whether you’re fielding daycare calls or just trying to get through the dinner hour chaos, this one’s for you.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why co-regulation doesn’t mean regulating everyone in your life
What occupational therapy is—and how it can help you even without a diagnosis
Tools for navigating daycare challenges, sensory overload, and “problem behaviours”
How to advocate for your child and yourself without burnout
The difference between empathy and emotional labour
Why a “plan” can make all the difference in hard parenting seasons
Related episodes:
About Tracy Adams:
Tracy Adams is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, leadership, and family support. She is also a Clinical Faculty member at UBC’s School of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
After becoming a mother, Tracy merged her professional expertise with her lived experience to support families navigating emotional development, sensory challenges, and the pressures of modern parenting.
Book with Tracy (virtually!) at Woodlands Collective here.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
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Ep. 93: Figuring out how to realign your career after kids—and why your wellbeing at work matters
What does it look like to bet on yourself after a successful corporate career? In this episode, Sara Demizio joins Andrea to share how 15 years at Lululemon, a bold leap into entrepreneurship, and becoming a parent to twins shaped her mission to transform how we work.
Sara is the founder of humanhood, a learning company supporting the wellbeing of working parents. Together, they unpack the identity shifts of new parenthood, why returning to work can feel so disorienting, and how to create alignment between your ambition and your actual life.
In this conversation:
The “new me” career moment after mat leave
Saying goodbye to a dream job you still love
Recurring meetings and boundary-setting at work
How Sara knew it was time to leave
Three pillars to make work work
What to do when there’s no trust with your manager
Related Episodes:
Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 88: Finding your flock in motherhood with Gemma Van Slyke of The Motherflock – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 90: Nomadic work, personal branding and how to “sell” yourself with Sam Burmeister– Spotify or Apple
Guest Bio:
Sara Demizio is the founder of humanhood, a learning company reshaping how we support people at work. With 15+ years of experience in leadership, coaching, and workplace development, she’s on a mission to bring more empathy, support, and humanness into the moments that shape our careers.
Connect with Sara:
Website: hellohumanhood.com
Instagram: @hellohumanhood
LinkedIn: Humanhood
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here or her website here.
Need a new resume?
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Ep. 92: Figuring out how to build a career around your life (instead of the other way around).
In this warm and relatable episode, Andrea sits down with Sarah Chapman-Funston—art history major turned corporate marketer turned self-employed consultant. Now the founder of SCF Marketing, Sarah opens up about how she carved her own path forward as a multipassionate parent.
From studying ancient architecture to building brand strategies for small businesses, Sarah's career has been anything but linear—and that's exactly what makes it work. This is a conversation for anyone who feels like they’re capable of more but aren’t sure what that looks like yet.
What We Cover:
– How an art history degree taught Sarah to think like a marketer
– The slow-burn decision to leave corporate after mat leave
– Real talk on being a two-consultant household
– Why consulting isn’t the right path for everyone (and that’s okay)
– How to test the waters before taking the leap
Related Episodes:
Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or Apple
About the guest:
Sarah Chapman-Funston is the founder of SCF Marketing and a seasoned brand and content strategist. After a decade in corporate marketing, she launched her consulting business to work with small businesses and founders in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and human. She’s also a mom of two and lives in the Vancouver area. Looking for strategic marketing support without the overhead of a full agency? Book an intro call with Sarah or learn more at scfmarketing.ca.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout.
Website: andreabarr.com
Instagram: @allfiguredoutandrea
Resume Shop: andreabarr.com/shop — Shop beautiful, customizable, and plug-and-play resumes so you can start landing those dream job interviews.
Ep. 91: Figuring out how to recover from "meh"
In this solo episode of All Figured Out, I’m introducing you to the Figure 8 Alignment Tool—the 8-part check-in I created for parents who feel like something’s “off,” but can’t quite name what’s wrong.
Whether you’re exhausted, second-guessing yourself, disconnected from the people you love, or just feeling out of sync with your life…this episode will help you pinpoint where the misalignment is happening—and what you can do about it.
We’ll walk through 8 key areas—covering both your personal life and your professional world—that impact how you feel day to day.
You’ll learn how to:
– Recognize the subtle signs of misalignment as a parent
– Check in on your energy, time, relationships, and work
– Shift from survival mode back into feeling like yourself
– Make small, doable changes that create a big difference
Related episodes:
Ep. 75: 2025 ins and outs for the working parent: what’s in, what’s out & how to thrive this year – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 76: From Jillian Harris to human design with Mindy Crawford – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 38: Figuring out your hobbies as a parent – Spotify or Apple
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Ep. 83: Figuring out personal branding, unapologetic boundaries, and flexible work
Nomadic copywriter and founder of Nomad Copy Agency, Sam Burmeister, has an approach to personal branding, boundaries, and designing your life-first career that you need to hear.
If you’re trying to figure out how to talk about yourself without sounding salesy, navigate flexible work, or carve out a career that reflects your whole self, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn how to:
Related episodes:
Ep. 61: The VA revolution: parents leaving the 9 to 5 to make more as a virtual assistant with Sasha Eburne – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 70: The power of aesthetics and your personal brand: the quickest way to create a professional resume and cover letter [Land Your Dream Job Series 5/5] – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 16: Ana Colak-Fustin, former Global 500 recruiter, on figuring out internal job changes and career growth internationally – Spotify or Apple
About the guest:
Sam Burmeister is the founder of Nomad Copy Agency, a sales copywriting expert, and a full-time digital nomad who helps service providers sell confidently online. She’s worked with hundreds of businesses worldwide and blends strategic sales messaging with a deep understanding of what makes a brand real. Sam’s personal brand philosophy? Keep it honest, strong, and yours.
Check out her free landing page GPT tool for that business you wanna pilot.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.
Ep. 83: We're figuring out...money, with THE money expert Jessica Moorhouse.
Some of you may cringe. Some may celebrate. Some may shy away from listening.
Regardless of where you're at, there is something for everyone in this episode. Whether you like it or not, money is a currency we all need to get more comfortable with talking about (and managing).
If you're hesitant, I promise that many guest Jessica Moorhouse will make you feel more empowered with your money, and with raising kids financially savvy.
We covered everything from healing your money story to parenting in the most expensive season of life, and how to talk to your kids about money without passing on guilt, fear, or shame.
You’ll learn how to:
Identify the beliefs and trauma shaping your money habits
Reframe the “we can’t afford that” script with your kids
Handle financial stress in this wildly expensive season of parenting
Talk to your kids about money in a way that builds trust and resilience
Related episodes:
Ep. 53: Generational wealth and real estate investing with Lisa Michaud – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 57: Coping with shame and guilt as a parent with Kyira Wacket – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 4: Ann Visser on figuring out how to build stronger relationships and communication tools as parents – Spotify or Apple
About the guest:
Jessica Moorhouse is an Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, bestselling author of Everything but Money, and host of the More Money Podcast. She’s been featured in Forbes, CBC, CTV, and more, helping people heal their relationship with money so they can stop the cycle and build financial confidence—for themselves and their kids.
Learn more about Jessica's bestselling book "Everything but Money" here.
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:
Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.