Episodes

  • S7EP6: Finding Your Radiance and Reclaiming Your Identity with Gloria Synn

    S7EP6: Finding Your Radiance and Reclaiming Your Identity with Gloria Synn
    Jul 1 2026
    Top 3 Reasons This Episode Is for You You've been taking care of everyone else first— and you're tired. If you've ever felt like your whole identity is built around what you give to everyone else, this conversation is going to hit home. Executive coach Gloria Synn opens up about her own journey from performing the role of the "perfect daughter" to learning what it actually means to live from a place of radiance and she'll help you start to recognize the patterns that might be keeping you stuck, too.You know you're more than your job title, your role as mom, or your family's expectations but figuring out who you are beyond those labels? That's the part nobody talks about. Gloria walks us through the challenging, beautiful process of discovering your core essence when you strip away everything the world told you that you should be.You don't need a huge life makeover to start feeling like yourself again. Gloria shares one of the most grounding tools she recommends for working moms who've lost themselves: 15 minutes. That's it. You'll learn how to tune into what's pulling you toward growth — rather than spinning out on the endless list of what you should be doing. Episode Summary You know that moment when someone holds up a mirror and what you see — stops you in your tracks? That's exactly what happened to executive coach Gloria Synn when her son described her, for a school project, with one word: sadness. That gut-punch moment was the turning point that changed everything for her. And in this episode of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution, Gloria and I get into all of it — the sacrifice, the people-pleasing, the identity crisis that comes when you've spent your whole life being who everyone else needed you to be. Gloria grew up navigating a lot of change, moving from Korea to Argentina to America, all between the ages of five and seven. That kind of early experience shapes you. For Gloria, it shaped her into the "perfect daughter," someone who absorbed her mother's sadness and made it her job to fix it. Sound familiar? So many of us learned early on that our worth was tied to how well we could take care of everyone around us — and we've been living off that playbook ever since. Here's what we dig into together: Surrender isn't giving up — it's opening your hands. Gloria describes the shift from grasping to trusting as one of the most powerful moves she's made. A health crisis during the pandemic forced her to get honest about what well-being actually means when you're not running from obligation to obligation. Spoiler: it doesn't look like pushing harder.Who are you when you take the labels away? This is the question Gloria lives and coaches from. We talk about how hard it is to introduce yourself outside of your roles — mom, wife, employee, executive — and what it takes to get underneath all of that and find your actual self. Radiance isn't a reward. It's not something you earn after you've checked every box, raised every kid, and hit every professional milestone. As Gloria puts it, your radiance is a byproduct of being fully present and aligned with who you actually are. And one of the simplest places to start? Sit with the discomfort. Check in with yourself. Notice what's pulling you — not what you feel like you should be doing. Gloria's own non-negotiable? A 15-minute evening walk. One small, consistent act of coming back to herself.My Radiance — Gloria's upcoming group coaching program. Gloria also shares what she's building next: a group coaching experience launching in September, designed to create a safe, intentional space for women to explore their untold stories, their patterns, and their deepest desires. It's rooted in community and honoring lineage — two things that are deeply personal to her story. This is one of those conversations that'll have you wanting to reconnect to your own radiance. . Connect with Gloria: Gloria is an executive and life coach with 20+ years of leadership experience at companies like Goop, Nordstrom, and Gap Inc. As a mother, wife, daughter, immigrant, and recovering overachiever, she knows the weight working moms carry firsthand. Through FLOWST8TE and her women's group coaching program MY RADI8NCE, she helps ambitious women stop running on empty — and start living as the most abundant, radiant version of themselves. Website: flowst8te.com My Radiance program: flowst8te.com/myradi8nce Instagram: @my.radi8nce, @instaglow ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every ...
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    58 mins
  • S7EP5: Courage, Identity, and Starting Over: A Conversation with Raihana Ali-Aggarwal

    S7EP5: Courage, Identity, and Starting Over: A Conversation with Raihana Ali-Aggarwal
    Jun 24 2026
    The Top 3 Reasons Why This Episode Is for You You'll be inspired by a story of real courage and identity that might just hit you right in the heart. Identity and transitions coach Raihana Ali-Aggarwal opens up about her decision to wear a hijab in 2015 — and how that single, deeply personal choice gave her an inner clarity and strength she hadn't expected. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to fully own who you are — even when others are watching and judging — this one's for you.If you're in the middle of a major life transition — a layoff, a career pivot, becoming a new parent — and you're desperately trying to "get back to normal," this episode will reframe everything. Raihana shares a powerful identity framework for stripping away the external titles and roles we hide behind, so you can reconnect with who you actually are at your core. Spoiler: you don't need to go back to normal. You get to go forward as yourself.You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on what self-care actually means for working moms. Raihana introduces the concept of sensory wellness — and y'all, this one was mind blowing. Managing the overstimulation of modern life isn't a luxury, it's a practice. Learn how building in intentional pauses and moments of de-stimulation can help you stop operating on autopilot and start making decisions that actually align with who you are. Episode Summary This episode is a conversation I know you're going to love. I sat down with identity and transitions coach Raihana Ali-Aggarwal to talk about something so many working moms quietly struggle with — how do you stay true to yourself when life is asking you to make some major changes? Raihana brings her whole heart to this conversation. She shares her deeply personal story of choosing to wear a hijab in 2015, and how that act of bold faith — despite the external judgment that came with it — became one of the most empowering decisions of her life. Her story is a powerful reminder that owning your identity, fully and unapologetically, is one of the most courageous things you can do as a woman navigating life on your own terms. We also dive deep into what it really means to navigate a major life transition — whether that's recovering from a layoff, stepping into a new chapter of parenthood, or any other moment that leaves you asking who am I now? Raihana offers a beautiful identity framework for separating your sense of self from the external roles and titles that used to define you — so you can move forward instead of holding onto something that was never meant to define who you truly are. And because self-work is never one-and-done, Raihana introduces a dimension of wellness that working moms don't hear enough about: sensory wellness. In a world that's constantly competing for our attention, she shares why building in intentional pauses and moments of de-stimulation isn't optional — it's essential for showing up as the leader, mother, and woman you want to be. This episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and equipped. Come ready to noodle on some big questions about identity, courage, and what it really means to thrive — not just survive — in the middle of change. About Raihana Ali-Aggarwal Founder of RAA Coaching and Consulting, Raihana helps high-achieving professionals navigate "Identity Drift" to rediscover who they are beneath their roles. Through her "Play-First" methodology, she creates intentional "Third Spaces" where titles are left at the door. By bypassing the professional ego through curiosity-led play and bespoke purpose coaching, Raihana guides leaders to reconnect with themselves and rewrite their personal narratives. It’s time to move from performing your life to living it with presence. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfaggarwal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfaggarwal Instagram: https://instagram.com/raacoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raacoaching Visit me at: https://www.raacoaching.com/raihana The Radiate newsletter is a weekly "Permission Slip" designed as a digital sanctuary for high-achieving women to pause and reconnect with themselves. Each issue offers gentle reframes, reflection prompts, and intentional invitations to help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving. www.raacoaching.com/newsletters/radiate ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Website: jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoachPodcast Website: ...
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    57 mins
  • S7EP4: From Tech Career to Coaching: Mo Fong on Empathy-Led Leadership, the Big Rocks Strategy, and Asking for What You Want

    S7EP4: From Tech Career to Coaching: Mo Fong on Empathy-Led Leadership, the Big Rocks Strategy, and Asking for What You Want
    Jun 10 2026
    3 REASONS THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU Lead with empathy and create the psychological safety your team actually needs. Mo Fong walked away from a technology career to follow a deeper calling — and what she discovered along the way will hit you right in the heart. This conversation unpacks what it really means to lead with empathy, and why prioritizing the person in front of you over the task on your to-do list is the secret to building a team that truly thrives. If you've ever wondered how to foster psychological safety without sacrificing performance, this one's for you. Struggling to manage all your big dreams? Enter the Big Rocks strategy. You know that moment when you have so many goals swirling around in your head — writing a book, raising your kids, building your career — and none of it feels manageable? Mo gets it. As a self-described hyper-achiever, she shares the "Big Rocks" strategy: a simple but powerful way to identify your most meaningful long-term goals and make daily progress that actually moves the needle. Just sit with that for a minute — small, consistent actions do add up to something extraordinary. Get practical, real-world advice on pivoting your career and asking for what you want — even when fear gets in the way. Here's what I know for sure: imposter syndrome doesn't have to stop you from communicating your ambitions and creating new opportunities. Mo shares a coaching technique that will change how you think about rejection — role-play the worst-case scenario, reframe rejection as data, and watch your fear start to lose its grip. Whether you're navigating a major career pivot or just trying to ask for something you deserve, this conversation gives you the tools to do it. EPISODE SUMMARY You know that moment when you look at your career and think, Is this really it? Is there something more I'm supposed to be doing? That's exactly where Mo found herself before making a bold pivot from technology into coaching — and the wisdom she carries from that journey is fire. In this episode, Mo and I dive deep into what empathy-led leadership actually looks like in practice, and why psychological safety isn't a "nice to have" — it's the foundation of every high-performing team. For all the hyper-achievers out there (you know who you are!), Mo introduces the "Big Rocks" strategy: a methodology for managing long-term goals like authorship, parenting, and career growth through small, intentional daily actions that make even the biggest milestones feel within reach. We also get real about the fear of asking — and Mo shares a coaching approach that will help you reframe rejection as valuable data instead of a dead end. Whether you're dreaming of a career pivot, struggling with imposter syndrome, or simply ready to start advocating for yourself with more confidence, this conversation is your sign. You can do hard things. And you don't have to do them alone. Now grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let's dive in. About Mo Mo helps entrepreneurs and leaders find clarity in purpose so they can lead and live with intention. She works with founders and senior leaders navigating growth and complexity, helping them build strong teams, scalable organizations, and meaningful results without losing their values. Drawing on leadership, education, entrepreneurship, and archery, Mo turns insight into focused, purposeful action. Connect with Mo Website: http://leifongcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moleifong/ ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Next Step Session: https://calendly.com/jocelyncoaching/nextstepsessionWebsite: jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoachPodcast 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: Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts – helps other moms discover these conversationsWrite a review sharing which episode impacted you mostShare this episode with a mom friend who needs to hear these truthsJoin 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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    51 mins
  • S7EP3: From Overwhelmed to Organized: Clearing Your Mental Clutter and Creating Capacity with Robyn Cooper

    S7EP3: From Overwhelmed to Organized: Clearing Your Mental Clutter and Creating Capacity with Robyn Cooper
    Jun 3 2026
    We’ve all had that moment when your never ending to-do list keeps running through your head at 2am, during your commute, when you’re with your kids, or even right in the middle of a meeting where you’re trying to pay attention? If you're a working mom, a senior leader, or honestly just a human being trying to hold it all together, this episode is going to feel like a huge release. Because here’s what I want you to know: the overwhelm you're carrying doesn’t mean you’re failing — it's a signal that you need a better system, not more willpower. This week, I sat down with Executive Life Strategist Robyn Cooper, and let me tell you — the wisdom she dropped in this conversation was mind-blowing. Here's why this episode is for you: You'll walk away with a practical, repeatable framework for personal organization. Robyn didn't give us corporate project management advice repackaged for home life — she built something entirely different after learning the hard way that Gantt charts and project plans actually created more work, not less. Her framework is centered on one powerful question: What is consuming the most mental capacity right now and will have the greatest impact if resolved? If you've ever felt paralyzed by a long list of priorities, this reframe is worth tuning into. You'll discover how to create real capacity — and continuous peace of mind. The core of Robyn's work isn't about getting more done. It's about finishing the things that are quietly impacting your leadership, your relationships, and your sense of self. Every completed priority is a win. Every win creates space. And that space? That's where clarity, confidence, and capacity live. If stress and burnout have been sucking you into a black hole, this conversation will give you tools to navigate out. You'll get lasting, real-talk wisdom on lightening the mental load of working parenthood. Robyn is a working mom herself, and she doesn't sugarcoat it. She talks about the shift from work-life balance (a myth, honestly) to work-life blend — and how to design a life that includes what's actually important to you. She also shares something I loved: teaching your kids life skills like cooking or laundry isn't just good parenting — it's a genuine time-saving strategy. And the reminder we all need? This is a season. Putting something aside doesn't mean it doesn't matter. It means you're making a wise, intentional choice about right now. Robyn's closing words of wisdom are ones that have stuck with me: You are one person — but you have resources, and you can blend aspects of your life together. You are guided. And every season is temporary. You can do hard things. And you don't have to figure them out alone. —- About Robyn Cooper Robyn Cooper is an Executive Life Strategist who helps high-performing professionals finally execute on their most important personal priorities — so it stops draining how they lead and they can show up fully everywhere that matters. With an MBA, PMP, and a background managing multimillion-dollar public health portfolios, she brings serious execution infrastructure to the priorities that keep getting pushed to “someday.” She works with Directors and Senior Managers who are done waiting for the right time — and as a mom of two, she knows that time isn’t coming on its own. Book a complimentary Leadership Insight Call — a focused 15-minute conversation about closing the execution gap on your most important priorities. www.theexecutivelifestrategist.com/leadership-insight Connect with Robyn: https://www.theexecutivelifestrategist.com/Masterclass http://instagram.com/theexeclifestrategist http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585408832081 ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Next Step Session: https://calendly.com/jocelyncoaching/nextstepsessionWebsite: jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoachPodcast 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: Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts – helps other moms discover these conversationsWrite a review sharing which episode impacted you mostShare this episode with a mom friend who needs to hear these truthsJoin the newsletter at empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com When we share diverse stories of motherhood with each other, we all feel less alone in our ...
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    57 mins
  • S7EP2: Stop People-Pleasing and Start Protecting Your Peace: Boundaries, Standards & Intentional Parenting with Shay Drapeau

    S7EP2: Stop People-Pleasing and Start Protecting Your Peace: Boundaries, Standards & Intentional Parenting with Shay Drapeau
    May 27 2026
    3 Reasons Why This Episode Is for You Learn how to shift from people-pleasing to setting boundaries and standards. This episode shares Shay's personal transformation and recovery from people-pleasing, including the empowering steps of learning to say "no," resigning from volunteer roles, and discerning the difference between boundaries (protected time) and standards (integrity and values).Discover the importance of prioritizing the "community of self" through solo time. You'll hear advice on the need to "date yourself" and spend time alone to recognize your needs, what you like, and what personal standards you will and will not accept, which is essential for emotional awareness.Get key wisdom for moms on emotional regulation and passion. Shay shares advice for moms, encouraging them to "breathe life into something you are passionate about" and, most importantly, to allow children to experience and name their emotions — teaching them what they need instead of trying to fix their sadness or anger. Episode Summary You know that moment when you realize you've said "yes" to everyone else's needs — and completely forgot about your own? Maybe it's saying yes to yet another volunteer commitment when your calendar is already overflowing. Maybe it's staying silent when someone crosses a line because you don't want to rock the boat. Or maybe it's looking in the mirror and genuinely not remembering the last time you did something purely for you. Sound familiar? I sure know that feeling. Here's what I want you to know: people-pleasing isn't just a habit — it's a survival strategy and behavior that moms have been conditioned to act upon, like a hamster constantly running on the never-ending hamster wheel. And the cost? Your peace, your identity, and your sense of self.And the cost? Your peace, your identity, and your sense of self. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Shay Michelle Drapeau — 3-time bestselling author, coach, and boundary advocate — for a deeply honest dialogue about what it actually looks like to stop over-giving and start protecting your peace. Shay shares her personal journey of recovering from people-pleasing, and the specific steps she took to get there — including the courageous act of resigning from commitments that no longer aligned with who she was becoming. But here's the thing — she also gives us a distinction that changes everything: the difference between boundaries (your protected time) and standards (your integrity and values). Both matter. And learning to honor both is how you stop living life on everyone else's terms. The conversation also goes deep on what Shay calls the community of self — the practice of "dating yourself" to cultivate the emotional awareness you need to recognize what you want, what you need, and what you will and will not accept in your life. Because you can't pour from a cup you've never taken the time to fill. And for the mamas trying to figure out how to parent when your kids’ emotions are running high? Shay's wisdom on emotional regulation in children — allowing them to feel and name their emotions instead of rushing to fix them — is the kind of intentional parenting insight that you won’t forget. You deserve a life that's guided by your own values — not everyone else's expectations. This episode will help you get there. About Shay Drapeau Shay Michelle Drapeau is a 3-time bestselling author, coach, crochet enthusiast, and boundary advocate helping women stop feeling guilty for protecting their peace. Her workshop, Letters To My Emotions, currently touring libraries throughout Westchester, NY, helps women reconnect with themselves through storytelling, reflection, and emotional healing. Her signature workshop, Boundaries Without Guilt™, teaches women in personal and professional leadership how to stop over-explaining, stop people-pleasing, and finally say no without spiraling afterward. If your boundaries are constantly being tested, Shay's got the script, the strategy, and the system to make them stick. Connect with Shay Instagram: www.instagram.com/shebreatheslife Website: www.shebreatheslife.com ----more---- Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung: Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation. Next Step Session: https://calendly.com/jocelyncoaching/nextstepsessionWebsite: jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoachPodcast 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 ...
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S7EP1: Redefining Success After Motherhood: Career Pivots, Ambition & Trusting Your Gut with Loren Finger

    S7EP1: Redefining Success After Motherhood: Career Pivots, Ambition & Trusting Your Gut with Loren Finger
    May 20 2026

    Welcome to Season 7 of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast! This season, we're continuing our mission to bring you real, honest conversations that help you feel seen, heard, and more equipped to navigate your motherhood journey on your own terms.

    We're kicking things off with a conversation I can't wait for you to hear. If you've ever hit a moment where the path you've been on just isn't working anymore — but you're not quite sure what's next — this episode is for you.

    I sit down with Loren Finger, career coach for mums and founder of EmpowerHER Careers, to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from a high-achieving career that became completely unsustainable after becoming a mom, and the courageous pursuit of work that actually feels meaningful. We get into redefining success on your own terms, the truth about ambition after motherhood, and two practical tools for trusting yourself when self-doubt gets loud.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode

    • What it looks like to pivot from lawyer → non-profit CEO → coach, and what finally made it feel possible
    • Why motherhood doesn't make you less ambitious — it makes you more discerning about what's worth your drive
    • How to keep revisiting your values and priorities as your life evolves
    • How to use "thought downloads" to cut through internal noise and reconnect with your gut
    • Why self-doubt is actually a signal that you're growing — and how to reframe it

    About Our Guest: Loren Finger

    Loren Finger is a career coach for mums and the founder of EmpowerHER Careers, an education and coaching company where she helps moms figure out "what's next" in their career — and then helps them find and land fulfilling work that aligns with their professional potential, ambition, and life as a mum.

    Loren has worked in recruitment, corporate law, and nonprofit leadership, bringing deep insider knowledge of how hiring decisions are made and how to stand out. She also brings lived experience as a mum who has successfully navigated career change multiple times.

    Connect with Loren Finger

    • Website: http://www.empowerhercareers.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerhercareers/
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lorenfingercareercoach

    Keywords: working mom podcast, career change after baby, redefining success as a mom, ambition after motherhood, career pivot for moms, trusting your intuition, mom career coach, work-life integration, returning to work after maternity leave, high-achieving moms, self-doubt and growth, meaningful work, empowered working moms, Season 7

    Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other working moms find this community. And share this episode with a mom in your life who needs to hear it today.

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    Connect with Host Jocelyn Auyeung:

    Jocelyn Auyeung is a Life and Career Transitions Coach (ICF PCC) helping people trust their intuition while honoring the reality of their life as they navigate major life and career transitions — so they can move forward with both clarity and alignment. A former educator, mom of two (yes, a tween AND a teen — she's in it), and the host of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, Jocelyn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every conversation.

    • Next Step Session: https://calendly.com/jocelyncoaching/nextstepsession
    • 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 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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    51 mins
  • 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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