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Empowered Working Mom Revolution

Empowered Working Mom Revolution

Written by: Jocelyn Auyeung
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 Welcome to the ”Empowered Working Mom Revolution Podcast”! Our mission is to share stories from all working moms, whether you work outside the home or as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM).

We believe everyone has a unique story, and we have found that storytelling is an excellent way to connect and learn from one another. By sharing and listening to each other’s stories, we can all feel connected, supported, and inspired. We’re excited to bring you a diverse range of stories from fellow working moms like you.

After tuning in to these stories, you’ll feel acknowledged and encouraged, and most importantly, realize that you’re not alone in your experience as a working mom. So, grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and tune in to feel connected and seen as a working mom.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Parenting Relationships Self-Help Success
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  • S6EP12: What Do Moms Need to Hear? 9 Truths from Season 6

    S6EP12: What Do Moms Need to Hear? 9 Truths from Season 6
    Oct 29 2025

    Feeling torn between who you were and who you're becoming as a mom? Season 6's most powerful wisdom synthesized into 9 truths that change everything.

    Perfect For:
    • Working moms feeling torn between career and family
    • Moms struggling with guilt and impossible standards
    • Anyone questioning if they're "doing motherhood right"
    • Moms ready to stop performing perfection
    • Women seeking permission to be fully themselves

    BONUS: Download your free phone wallpaper "The Mama Manifesto" with all 9 reminders at empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com

    Featured Season 6 Guests Referenced:
    • Amy Vale - Foster mom & founder of For the Cubs
    • Carissa Kerrissey - Certified career coach helping burned-out teachers
    • Gwen Siegel - Leadership coach & BIPOC Coach Collective member
    • Jessica Manca - Executive career coach & author
    • Jessica Wan - Executive coach & former tech marketing leader
    • Julia Sewell - Founder of The Self Made Mom movement
    • Kelsey Cook - Educator turned entrepreneur, founder of Learning with Kelsey
    • Kim Romain - Life & business alchemist, founder of The Rising Visionaries
    • Marivic Walch - 25-year veteran educator & mom of two
    • Sabrena Lopez - Founder of Motherhouse Collective & Mosaic House
    • Susan Lieu - Author of "The Manicurist's Daughter" & storyteller
    Resources Mentioned:

    📱 FREE DOWNLOAD: "The Mama Manifesto" Phone Wallpaper Get all 9 truths as your daily reminder at: empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com

    📧 Newsletter Sign-Up: Stay connected between episodes with insights, reflections, and behind-the-scenes content at empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com

    Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung:

    Jocelyn is a Life and Career Transition Coach (ICF PCC) helping people navigate major life and career transitions with courage and clarity. She's also a former educator, mom of two (tween and teen), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast.

    • Website: jocelynauyeung.com
    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach
    • Podcast Website: empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com
    How to Support the Podcast:

    Our mission is to amplify the stories of all moms so they can be seen, heard, and supported in their motherhood journey. Here's how you can help:

    1. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts – helps other moms discover these conversations
    2. Write a review sharing which Season 6 episode impacted you most
    3. Share this episode with a mom friend who needs to hear these truths
    4. Join the newsletter at empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com

    When we share diverse stories of motherhood with each other, we all feel less alone in our journeys.
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    31 mins
  • S6EP11: How Do I Trust Myself to Take a Leap of Faith as a Mom? (featuring Carissa Kerrisey)

    S6EP11: How Do I Trust Myself to Take a Leap of Faith as a Mom? (featuring Carissa Kerrisey)
    Oct 8 2025
    This episode features Carissa Kerrissey, a former educator and certified career coach, who shares how she built the courage to leave a nearly 20-year education career while raising three daughters. If you're a mom feeling stuck between staying safe and following your intuition, Carissa reveals the exact reframe that helped her push through fear: asking "What's the worst thing that could happen?" You'll learn how to build resiliency through rest, why saying no isn't selfish, and how centering your own well-being actually allows you to better serve your family and community. Key Takeaways The fear-dissolving question: When facing a scary decision, ask yourself "What's the worst thing that could happen?" to put fear into perspective and realize the outcome is rarely catastrophicResiliency is a muscle you can build: Develop your capacity to tolerate discomfort through the seven types of rest—physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritualSaying no is not selfish: Creating boundaries is how you love yourself and others; it's the foundation for sustaining yourself as both a mother and a professionalCentering yourself centers others: Nothing is well unless you are well—your own well-being is the foundation that allows you to show up for your family and workThe journey is the destination: There is no final arrival point in motherhood or career; embrace the evolution and live in the present moment About Carissa Kerrissey Carissa Kerrissey is a certified career coach, consultant, and speaker who helps burned-out teachers break free from exhaustion and rediscover their purpose to create more balanced lives. After nearly two decades in educational leadership, she founded Future Forward Careers and created The Teacher Drop Out Academy, a movement that empowers educators to reclaim their energy, leverage their skills, and build sustainable, fulfilling careers that make an impact without starting over or sacrificing themselves. Connect with Carissa: LinkedIn: Carissa KerrisseyWebsite: futureforwardcareers.comInstagram: @teacherdropoutacademy ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/ Substack: https://substack.com/@leadfromyourheart Here are 3 ways you can support the podcast: Leave a rating on Apple Podcasts so more moms can discover these stories—just scroll down on our show page and select your star ratingWrite a review to help other moms find this place of connection and belongingMake a one-time donation for as little as $7—your support helps us keep bringing you these conversations. Click here to donate. Resources to Make Your MOM Life Easier ✨ Learning with Kelsey You know that moment when you're looking at your toddler and wondering, "Am I doing enough to prepare them for school?" Here's what I love about Learning with Kelsey: Kelsey gets it because she's lived it. As a former teacher AND a mom, she understands what kids actually need to thrive in kindergarten AND how overwhelming it feels trying to figure it all out as a parent. Each month, you get beautifully curated boxes with hands-on activities that make learning genuinely fun (not stressful). The truth is, it's not really about the activities at all - it's about giving us confidence that we're nurturing our children's growth in exactly the right way. Get curious about what intentional, joyful learning could look like in your home: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/5062 Plan to Eat Let's be real - that 4 PM "what's for dinner?" panic is so real. (The one where you're standing in Target trying to remember what's in your fridge while your kids are asking for goldfish for the third time? Yeah, that one. 😅) Here's what I'm learning about meal planning: it's not really about perfect Pinterest-worthy meals at all. It's about reclaiming your peace of mind and getting back precious time with your family. Plan to Eat has been a total game-changer for our family - you can organize recipes, automatically generate shopping lists, and plan your week's meals in minutes. The truth is, when we take care of this one thing, it creates space for what matters most: being present with our families instead of stressed about dinner every single night. Get 20% off your first year: plantoeat.com/ref/empoweredmom
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S6EP10: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-Worth: How Working Moms Can Reclaim Their Power Without Guilt (featuring Julia Sewell)

    S6EP10: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-Worth: How Working Moms Can Reclaim Their Power Without Guilt (featuring Julia Sewell)
    Oct 1 2025

    Feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? You're not alone, mama. In this powerful conversation with Julia Sewell, founder of The Self Made Mom movement, we're debunking the myth that mothers must sacrifice themselves to truly serve their families.

    Julia shares her transformative journey from depletion and desperation to becoming the "sun" of her family's solar system - and how you can too. This isn't about choosing yourself over your children; it's about remembering that you're also a member of the family you serve.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    🌟 The Self-Made Mom Mindset Shift

    • Why you need to put yourself back in the picture of your family unit
    • The difference between healthy sacrifice and self-abandonment
    • How to embrace your dual identity as both career woman and mother

    📋 Practical Tools for Busy Moms

    • The three daily questions every mother should ask (including yourself!)
    • Julia's "behavior layering" method for sustainable change in just 15 weeks
    • How to apply business acumen to your personal life for better results

    💪 Building Intrinsic Self-Worth

    • Why external validation is draining your energy (and what to do instead)
    • How to identify and celebrate your daily "wins" as a mother
    • The power of communicating your needs without guilt

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Modeling Healthy Boundaries

    • Teaching your children self-worth by demonstrating it yourself
    • How to ask for help proactively (not just in crisis mode)
    • Why letting others serve you is actually an act of love
    About Our Guest: Julia Sewell

    Julia Sewell is the founder of The Self Made Mom movement and author of the upcoming book by the same name. As a performance coach with decades of experience, she's impacted thousands of working mothers, helping them rediscover their power, intention, and joy without getting lost in service to their families and careers.

    Julia deeply believes that working mothers need to be prioritized too, and her clients appreciate her vulnerable and direct approach to creating a life that is sustainable, joyful, and high-performing.

    Connect with Julia:
    • Website: theselfmademom.com
    • Instagram: @theselfmademom
    • Book: "The Self Made Mom" (releasing January 2024)

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    Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung:

    Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/

    Substack: https://substack.com/@leadfromyourheart

    Love this episode? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - it helps other moms discover these important conversations!

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    Resources to Make Your MOM Life Easier ✨

    Learning with Kelsey

    You know that moment when you're looking at your toddler and wondering, "Am I doing enough to prepare them for school?"

    Here's what I love about Learning with Kelsey: Kelsey gets it because she's lived it. As a former teacher AND a mom, she understands what kids actually need to thrive in kindergarten AND how overwhelming it feels trying to figure it all out as a parent.

    Each month, you get beautifully curated boxes with hands-on activities that make learning genuinely fun (not stressful). The truth is, it's not really about the activities at all - it's about giving us confidence that we're nurturing our children's growth in exactly the right way.

    Get curious about what intentional, joyful learning could look like in your home: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/5062

    Plan to Eat

    Let's be real - that 4 PM "what's for dinner?" panic is so real. (The one where you're standing in Target trying to remember what's in your fridge while your kids are asking for goldfish for the third time? Yeah, that one. 😅)

    Here's what I'm learning about meal planning: it's not really about perfect Pinterest-worthy meals at all. It's about reclaiming your peace of mind and getting back precious time with your family.

    Plan to Eat has been a total game-changer for our family - you can organize recipes, automatically generate shopping lists, and plan your week's meals in minutes.

    The truth is, when we take care of this one thing, it creates space for what matters most: being present with our families instead of stressed about dinner every single night.

    Get 20% off your first year: plantoeat.com/ref/empoweredmom
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    58 mins
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