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When Mommy Grows Up

Becca Carnahan | Next Chapter Careers

106 episodes

5 days ago

Send us a text What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic? In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations. Kaylee shares: The full landscape of healthcare careers beyond doctors and nursesWhat sparked her...

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Send us a text What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic? In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations. Kaylee shares: The full landscape of healthcare careers beyond doctors and nursesWhat sparked her...

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Episodes (20/106)

When Mommy Grows Up

From Patient Care to Purpose-Driven Innovation: Kaylee's Career Clarity Story

Send us a text What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic? In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations. Kaylee shares: The full landscape of healthcare careers beyond doctors and nursesWhat sparked her...

5 days ago

29 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Crafting Your "Mother's Vision" and Defining Success on Your Terms: Amanda’s Story

Send us a text We set goals for our careers, but have you ever set goals for parenthood? In this episode, meet Amanda, a mom and rising corporate star, navigating the messy middle between career ambition and family life. Using the Mother’s Vision Exercise, she discovers how to define success on her own terms, balancing presence at home with professional fulfillment. Amanda’s story shows that early motherhood-career chapters aren’t about closing doors, they’re about redefining ambition a...

1 week ago

23 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Rush Hour Job Search: Why It Feels So Hard Right Now (and What to Do About It)

Send us a text Feeling stuck in job search traffic? You’re not alone. In this episode, Becca shares a real-life moment with her 10-year-old that perfectly captures what it’s like to navigate today’s crowded job market—and how to stand out when everyone’s trying to get home at the same time. Tune in for encouragement, perspective, and details on her free Crafting Your Career Story workshop, designed to help you tell your story with confidence and clarity. 👉 Sign up at workshop.becc...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Breaking Free from Expectations: Heather's Story

Send us a text Join Becca and Marie as we chat with author and podcaster Heather Chauvin, who confronts societal expectations in her book Dying to Be a Good Mother. Heather shares her journey of listening to her inner voice and embracing her strength to redefine what it means to be a "good mother". Heather encourages moms everywhere to embrace their true selves and learn how to establish boundaries, cultivate self-care and redefine success on your own terms. https://heathe...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

The Imposter Syndrome Rocking Chair - Getting Out and Moving Forward: Shelby’s Story

Send us a text Stuck in a job that’s drained your confidence? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, meet Shelby, a mom of two navigating a tough boss, a resume gap, and imposter syndrome. Learn the simple strategies that worked for Shelby to rebuild her confidence muscle and can help you start moving toward the career you deserve. ----------------------------- You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence! Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll fi...

1 month ago

20 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

"Can I Join Your Book Club?" Finding Community, Connection, and Clarity

Send us a text Feeling like the queen of logistics as a mom and professional, but a little disconnected from the YOU behind it all? In this episode, Becca shares how joining a book club filled her cup and sparked the idea for the When Mommy Grows Up Book Club—a 4-week experience blending storytelling, connection, and career coaching for moms. Tune in to learn how you can gain clarity, confidence, and community this October and learn more about the When Mommy Grows Up book club at ...

1 month ago

10 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

The 100th Episode of WMGU: Welcome to Season 4!

Send us a text Today we're celebrating both the exciting launch of Season 4 and our 100th episode! Season 4 will be filled with... Career stories to help you navigate the next steps in your careerExperts with advice to make your job search and working mom life easierLive coaching episodes to help you make a change in real timeParenting laughs that connect us all!But with all this excitement of what is to come, we are also shedding a tear because the 100th episode will also be Mar...

1 month ago

15 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Celebrating Season 3 (And What's Next for Season 4!)

Send us a text Thank you for joining us for the ride throughout Season 3! As we head into summer, Becca and Marie share their personal highlights of the season and recommendations of episodes to pop back to over the next two months as you navigate a job search. We'll also give you a sneak peek of what's to come for Season 4 including new guests and more live coaching! Need support as you look ahead to your next chapter? The podcast will be on pause for the next two months, but we'...

3 months ago

14 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Finding Happiness through the Curveballs of Life, Family and Business: Sara Fay's Story

Send us a text This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re joined by Sara Fay Egan—author of The Through Line, hospitality guru, and the queen of keeping it real. From luxury weddings to life’s unexpected curveballs, Sara Fay has built a career (and a life) full of twists, turns, and beautifully imperfect moments. In this upbeat and inspiring conversation, Becca and Marie chat with Sara Fay about what it means to grow a business, a family, and yourself, even when nothing goes according to plan. S...

4 months ago

22 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Why It's Hard to Celebrate Our Wins (And Why We Need To!)

Send us a text When our kids achieve a goal or make progress we are right there with them, cheering them on and celebrating, right? So why is it so much harder to celebrate our own wins? Celebrating wins is a big part of the culture of the Career Clarity Program because Becca and Marie know how hard cheering ourselves on can be. We are hard on ourselves as moms and as professionals, plus a job search can be full of setbacks and frustrations. However, celebrating big wins, small wins, and ever...

4 months ago

14 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Turning Pain into Purpose: Melissa's Story

Send us a text What does it look like to transform unimaginable grief into a force for good? This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re joined by Melissa Lafsky Saleh, mom, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose journey will leave you inspired and in awe. Melissa opens up about her path from lawyer and journalist to co-creator of FairPlayAI, and how the heartbreaking loss of her child reshaped her purpose in both life and work. Melissa talks with Becca and Marie about how storytell...

5 months ago

28 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

The 30-Minute LinkedIn Makeover

Send us a text Ready to give your LinkedIn a refresh but short on time? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca and Marie break down exactly what you can do in just 30 minutes to make your profile pop and your presence shine. We’re diving into quick, actionable tips to make LinkedIn work for you, including: Updating your headline to boost searchability, using ChatGPT to draft a compelling About section, engaging with intention, and making connections to expand your network. Whether yo...

5 months ago

21 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

Boxed Up for Success - From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Kelsey's Story

Send us a text Attention teachers! Have you ever thought about how you could take your expertise and translate it into a new career path? If so, meet Kelsey Cook, mom of four and former teacher who turned her education expertise into a thriving business. After six years as a kindergarten teacher and then starting a preschool at home, Kelsey pivoted during the pandemic to create engaging educational boxes for toddlers and preschoolers, now shipped across all 50 states. Discover h...

6 months ago

18 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

If I Was Searching for a Job Right Now, Here’s What I Would Do

Send us a text "I LOVE job searching!" said no one. Ever. And right now? Ugh. It's rough. With policy changes, economic conditions, and market uncertainty there's a lot out of your control. That doesn't mean your job search grinds to a halt though. It can't! Jobs pay the bills and help us live the lives we want. So instead of throwing in the towel, we need be even more strategic about how you spend your valuable time. With all that in mind, Marie and Becca sat down to chat about w...

6 months ago

21 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up: Karen's Story

Send us a text Almost a decade ago, Becca and Karen Johnson met on the wild world of the internet sharing parenting memes and laughs as they both navigated the early years of motherhood. (You might know Karen as The21stCenturySAHM on Instagram and Facebook. She's hilarious!) Fast forward to today, and they are on the same page again asking the big question "What do I want to be NEXT as I grow up right alongside my growing kids?" Join Becca, Marie, and Karen as they talk about taking risks, un...

6 months ago

22 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

It's Publication Day for When Mommy Grows Up THE BOOK!

Send us a text As moms, we are grownups, but are we all the way grown up yet? If you're a fan of the When Mommy Grows Up podcast, then you know Becca and Marie would say "No!" We still have plenty of growing up, evolving, and changing to do throughout our lives and careers. That’s why Becca wants to invite moms into the pages of her new book, When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, to learn more about themselves, define their own versions of success, map out n...

7 months ago

5 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

The Art of the Pivot: Creating a Career That Aligns with Family Life - Christine's Story

Send us a text Life Coach and mom of three Christine Anastasia joins us for a follow-up conversation as she shares her journey of redefining success on her own terms, navigating a job search in 2024, and owning multiple identities as a team member, entrepreneur, and mom. Join Becca and Christine to talk about how Christine emphasizes the importance of leveraging multifaceted skills, finding supportive work environments, and creating a career that aligns with family life. https://christi...

7 months ago

30 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

"Follow the Rules": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 3

Send us a text When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids can be on your e-reader or on your bookshelf on March 25th! Have your ordered your copy yet? As we countdown to the release, this week we're diving into chapter 8, Follow the Rules. But this time the parenting lesson isn't so straightforward, because it turns out there is benefiting to following the rules and benefit to breaking the rules. Join us as we talk about how creating a set of personal rules to follow an...

8 months ago

18 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

"Use Your Words": Career Lessons from Parenting Part 2

Send us a text The countdown to When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids (the book) is on! This week we're diving into chapter 5, Use Your Words. We teach our kids to use their words instead of lashing out in anger, pouting in the corner, or throwing an epic tantrum in Target. But are we reminding ourselves to use our words as we look for more fulfillment in our work? Tune in for toddler parenting stories, Spice Girls lyrics, and advice on how to have the import...

8 months ago

17 minutes

When Mommy Grows Up

How to Turn Your Instinctual Yes Into a Question: Dave's Story

Send us a textDo you say too many "yeses"? If so, you aren't alone. It happens to the best of us, whether because we are helpers by nature, seek recognition, or pride ourselves on doing ALL the things. But too many yeses can leave us depleted and distracted. So what do we do about it as busy parents and professionals?Tune into Becca's conversation with former Career Clarity Program member and successful entrepreneur Dave Kartunen to make a plan for what to say yes to and how to say no.Find Da...

9 months ago

38 minutes