In this Moms Unfiltered edition of Operations Unfiltered, I’m joined by Krystina Wales, Associate Director of Media at GBMC HealthCare and host of the Practical Parenting podcast.

We get into the behind-the-scenes of balancing motherhood, healthcare marketing, and emotional wellness while navigating demanding careers and raising children.

We also talk about therapy, people-pleasing, mom guilt, toddler meltdowns, influencer marketing in healthcare, and the systems and boundaries that help keep everything running — even when life feels chaotic.

Plus, we share honest reflections on parenting, apologizing to your kids, and learning how to give yourself grace in the process.

If you’re balancing career life, motherhood, healing, or simply trying to keep all the moving pieces together — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m joined by Jasmine Gibson and Jasmine Miller, founders of Black Women Marketers and the Marketer Hub Conference in Baltimore.

We get into the behind-the-scenes of building a community-first brand in marketing, how Marketer Hub was created to fill a real gap in the industry, and why they’ve intentionally chosen impact over visibility.

We also talk about business partnerships, burnout, and the importance of not tying your identity to your work—something I definitely relate to as a marketing ops girlie.

Plus, they share advice for breaking into marketing and why being a “professional student” is key.

If you’re building something, navigating your career, or looking for community in marketing—this one’s for you.

Is weight loss surgery or a GLP-1 really the “easy way out”… or is that just social media talking?

In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m getting personal about my own weight loss journey, including having VSG surgery in 2018. I’m joined by Jana Wolff, Director of Nutrition for the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program at GBMC in Baltimore, who was part of my care team during that process.

We talk about the realities of long-term weight management—what happens before bariatric surgery, what the journey looks like after, and how tools like GLP-1 medications fit into the bigger picture. Jana also breaks down the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian, the role of therapy and support systems, and why success isn’t defined by the number on the scale.

If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss or felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, this conversation offers both education and encouragement.

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Learn more about tGBMC's Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP): www.gbmc.org/services/bariatrics