Stages of She
Stages of She
Stages of She
Welcome to Stages of She, an out-of-the-box podcast all about women: The lives we lead. The things we care about. The ways we grow and change, all from the perspective of your three hosts, each living differently in different generations.
Lessons Learned: Our Biggest Takeaways
As this season comes to a close, we’re taking a pause to reflect—on the conversations we’ve had, the women we’ve met, and the lessons that have shaped us along the way. From powerhouse guests chasing big dreams to raw, honest moments about motherhood, work, and identity, this season has reminded us just how many stages we move through as women.In this episode, we share:— Our biggest takeaways from a season packed with motivating, hardworking women— Why throwing perfection out the window has been our saving grace— The importance of community, connection, and being open to unexpected possibilities— How we’re navigating different phases of motherhood, work, and life— What we’ve learned from you—and why your stories matter so much— Plus, of course, a little wellness chat: supplements we swear by, anti-hangover hacks, and new ways we’re mixing up our coffee gameThis podcast has become more than just a passion project—it’s a space where we learn, grow, and get honest about what it really takes to juggle it all. And we want to hear from you: What did you love this season? Who should we talk to next?Listen now, reflect with us, and share your thoughts over on Instagram @stagesofsheofficial If you enjoyed this season, please leave us a rating & review—it’s the best way to support the show and helps us keep growing!
Aug 28, 2025
38 min
From Passion to Profit: Building a Bold Career in Luxury Real Estate on Your Own Terms with Allison Chiaramonte
This week on Stages of She, we sit down with Allison Chiaramonte—luxury real estate powerhouse, co-founder of The ATelier Team at Compass, and mom of three—for a conversation about big pivots, identity, and creating a career and life on your own terms.Allison shares how she walked away from a successful career in designer fashion buying to start over at the bottom in New York City real estate—even while starting her motherhood journey. We talk about what it means to tie your identity to your career, the insecurities that come with change, and how she built one of NYC’s top-performing luxury real estate teams while raising a family.We cover: — East Coast vs. West Coast lifestyle and career differences — Starting over and finding confidence in a second career — Balancing motherhood with building a thriving business — How her fashion background gives her real estate a luxury edge — Navigating NYC’s real estate landscape (co-ops, trends, and neighborhoods to watch) — Beauty and wellness favorites she’s loving right nowWhether you’re considering a bold career change, navigating the push-and-pull of motherhood and ambition, or simply curious about NYC’s luxury real estate world, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and real talk.Listen now and connect with Allison:Alli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allilovesnyc/ ATelier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atelierteamnyc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-chiaramonte/ Website: https://atelierteam.com/
Aug 21, 2025
55 min
Am I Enough? Combating Comparison and Self-Doubt with Jamie O’Neal
What started as a simple walk in her neighborhood has grown into The Mom Walk Collective—a movement spanning 400+ cities and connecting thousands of women. This week, we sit down with Jamie Easton O’Neal—single mom, storyteller, and founder of The Mom Walk Collective—for a raw and encouraging conversation about worth, identity, and why showing up for each other in real life matters more than ever.Jamie shares the early days of her journey, the postpartum challenges that shaped her, and how building this community helped her confront her own feelings of inadequacy. We talk about the dangers of comparison, the power of faith and leadership in motherhood, and the small but impactful ways we can remind ourselves—and each other—that we are enough.We cover:— How a single neighborhood walk became a nationwide movement— Postpartum realities and the healing power of connection— Behind the scenes of building a genuine, supportive community— Why in-person connection can quiet self-doubt— Reclaiming identity and belonging through shared experiencesIf you’ve ever questioned your worth or felt like you were quietly falling short, this conversation is here to remind you: you are not alone, and you are more than enough.Listen now and find a walk near you at: themomwalkcollective.com Follow Jamie and The Mom Walk Collective on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/themomwalkco
Aug 14, 2025
42 min
Mentorship and Motherhood: Learning from Women Who’ve Done It All with Jacqueline Hawk
What if the key to more ease, clarity, and fulfillment wasn’t doing more—but finally asking for what you actually need?In this episode of Stages of She, we sit down with Jacqueline Hawk—executive coach, founder of Soar Coaching & Consulting, and mom of two—for a soul-stirring conversation about self-advocacy, career and motherhood, and reimagining success on your own terms.After 15 years at Deloitte, Disney, and a fast-growing startup, Jacqueline found herself burned out, discouraged by the corporate rat race, and craving a different kind of life. A life built around her actual priorities. Now, through her transformative Power of the Ask method, she helps women stop over functioning and start soaring—whether they’re leading teams, launching businesses, raising families, or redefining what “having it all” truly means.We talk about:The shift from burnout to bold clarityHer 4-step Power of the Ask method and course (and why step one is the hardest)Why women often hesitate to “want” and speak out loudWhat makes mentorship transformational, not transactionalHow to explore what’s not working before you hit ejectPeople-pleasing, mom guilt, working-mom conflicting objectives, and reclaiming your prioritiesTools like the Enneagram and somatic work to uncover your blind spotsWhether you're craving more balance, navigating a big transition, growing thoughtfully in your career, or are simply ready to trust yourself more deeply, this episode will meet you right where you are.Tune in now and share with the women in your life who need a reminder: asking isn’t selfish. It's a strategy.Connect with Jacqueline:Website: soarcc.comInstagram: @stophiding_startaskingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinehawk/ Power of the Ask Academy: https://www.soarcc.com/academy 4 Strategies to Support Working Moms This Summer: https://www.soarcc.com/momsask
Aug 7, 2025
47 min
Building the Community You Need as a Woman, Mother, and Business Owner
We didn’t always know we were building a community — we just knew we needed one. As women, as mothers, as business owners, and as humans trying to keep it together while doing something meaningful, we’ve each found our way by connecting with others walking their own messy, beautiful paths too.In this episode, we’re taking a pause from interviews to talk about something at the heart of this podcast: real community. Not just the curated highlight reel, but the late-night texts, the group chats, the trusted collaborators, and the “holy crap, I’m not alone” kind of moments that carry us through.We talk about:What community really means (and what it doesn’t)How it shifts in motherhood, singlehood, business, and burnoutNavigating friendship breakups and when a group no longer fitsWorkplace friendships, mom groups, and finding connection outside your bubblePrioritizing the people who truly add to your lifeHow to find (and be) the kind of support you wish you hadIf you’ve ever felt like you’re still looking for your people—or wondering how to nurture the relationships that matter—this episode is for you. Listen in, share with your circle, and remember: you don’t have to do any of this alone.And don’t forget to send this episode to someone who needs to hear this!
Jul 31, 2025
49 min
Mental Health for Moms: Thriving Through Change With Andrea Landyn
In this episode of Stages of She, we’re joined by transformational coach and founder of Soul2Summit, Andrea Landyn, who organizes women-specific, luxury adventure retreats that challenge your limits in a fun and adventurous way. We had a grounded and soul-nourishing conversation with Andrea about mental health, motherhood, and navigating the complex, yet beautiful, process of change.From identity shifts to emotional overload, Andrea shares how her personal journey through life transitions—including divorce, career pivots, and remarriage—led her to help other women find clarity, confidence, and peace amidst the chaos.Together, we unpack the unspoken challenges mothers face when life doesn’t go as planned. We talk about the quiet grief of losing yourself in caregiving, the pressure to always “bounce back,” and the cultural myths around strength and selflessness. Andrea brings her deep knowledge of both traditional therapy and holistic healing—like sound baths, mindset coaching, and integrative wellness—to offer real, accessible tools for reclaiming your sense of self.This episode serves as a reminder that healing isn’t a linear process—and thriving doesn’t require perfection. We dive into practices for managing stress, building self-compassion, and reconnecting with your purpose, even on the most chaotic days.Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply craving space to breathe, this is your permission slip to slow down, look inward, and reconnect with yourself.Tune in now, and share this episode with a friend who needs a little light in the messy middle.Connect with Andrea, and follow along with Soul2Summit!Instagram: @soul2summitWebsite: soul2summit.com
Jul 24, 2025
1 hr
The Core of It All: Identity, Values, and Building a Life That Fits
In this episode, hosts Lis, Kristina, and Sara peel back the layers to explore the heart of it all—who we are at our core, and how we carry that identity into every part of life. From shifting roles to evolving values, we’re getting honest about what it means to build a life (and business) that fits you—not just your to-do list.We talk about:— The parts of our identity that stay constant—and the ones that shift— How where we live shapes who we become— Redefining ourselves beyond one label (or season)— The quiet regrets and how we course-correct— Navigating identity with and without kids— Seeing each other clearly—and claiming our own truthWhether you’re rebuilding after burnout, juggling motherhood and meaning, or just craving a deeper sense of connection to your work and yourself, this episode is your invitation to come back to your core—and build from there.Because when you know who you are, you don’t have to hustle to prove it.If you love what you’re hearing on the Stages of She podcast, leave us a comment, share this episode with a friend who needs it, or best of all—give us a five star review!
Jul 17, 2025
39 min
Career Break to Business Owner - Story of Motherhood, Work, and Reinvention with Dinah Green
In this episode of Stages of She, we’re diving into the bold, brave, and often messy journey of stepping away from a career—and coming back stronger. Our guest, Dinah Green, shares what it looked like to pause her corporate path after becoming a mother, only to return with a renewed sense of purpose and the drive to build something entirely her own.From the early days of adjusting to motherhood to earning her real estate license with a toddler in tow, Dinah walks us through the pivotal moments that led to launching her commercial real estate firm, Green Tree Commercial. We unpack the fears, doubts, and impostor syndrome that can come with re-entering the workforce, along with the biases women often face when they dare to start again.But this episode isn’t just about building a business—it’s about creating a life on your terms. Dinah shares how she juggles entrepreneurship and parenting (with three kids under 10!), the support systems that helped her find balance, and how her definition of success has evolved through every stage of motherhood and work.Whether you’re thinking about stepping back, stepping up, or stepping into something entirely new, Dinah’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to choose between motherhood and ambition—you can honor both. Tune in for honest reflections, practical insights, and inspiration to help you reimagine what your next chapter could look like.This is for the moms, the career shifters, and the women who know it’s never too late to begin again—and to thrive doing it.
Jul 10, 2025
1 hr 4 min
The Moms Who Made Us: Balancing Business, Babies, and Big Dreams
In this episode, hosts Lis and Kristina get honest about what it really looks like to build a business (or a bold career) while raising kids, as Sara chimes in with queries and questions. From identity shifts to scheduling chaos, mental switches to unexpected wins—we're pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to show up in both roles.We talk about: — When motherhood fuels your ambition—or collides with it — How systems (and support) keep things running — The influence of our own mothers and mother-figures — Redefining success through the lens of parenting — Asking for help (and learning not to feel guilty about it) — And the big, bold moves we’ve made because of motherhood—not in spite of itWhether you're rocking a baby while answering emails or dreaming of one day blending business and babies, this episode is for every woman navigating both purpose and parenthood.Because yes—you can be both a present parent and a powerhouse. It just might take a little caffeine, a lot of grace, and a few good systems.
Jun 26, 2025
43 min
Redefining Success: Corporate Careers and Motherhood with Jennifer Richardson
In this episode of Stages of She, we’re diving into a conversation that hits home for many working moms—what it really means to redefine success when you're building both a career and a family.Our guest, Jennifer Richardson—Vice President and Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, founder of the Female Collective, and mom of two—opens up about the reality of navigating high-level corporate leadership while raising children and managing the ever-shifting dynamics of work, identity, and partnership.From the emotional weight of outsourcing childcare to the pressure to “overperform” in male-dominated spaces, Jennifer shares what it’s like to chase ambition while staying grounded at home. She also gets real about the conversations that matter most—like how she and her husband have handled evolving roles, finances, and expectations in their relationship.This episode is more than just a look into one woman’s journey—it’s a reflection on how the definition of success evolves with motherhood, and how boundaries, self-awareness, and honest communication can make all the difference. We talk trade-offs, presence, guilt, and why integration might matter more than balance.Whether you're building a business, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply trying to find your rhythm in work and motherhood, this conversation is full of relatable insights and powerful takeaways to support your own journey.This episode reminds us: your ambition doesn’t end with motherhood—it transforms. And you don’t have to do it all to be doing it right.
Jun 19, 2025
43 min
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