When Mommy Grows Up
When Mommy Grows Up
Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers
As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?" The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents along with the support they need to go after it. Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca Carnahan and Marie Tremblay of Next Chapter Careers, take your questions and provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send your stories and questions to [email protected].
How to Advance Your Career in One Minute
Do you want to know how to advance your career? Want to do it in just one minute?You’re in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle.When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let’s make the most of it! Implementing these changes take one minute or less and makes a real impact.
Jul 18, 2023
21 min
High Achieving Impostor Syndrome: Isla’s Story
Isla is an HR manager in pharmaceuticals and she has been very successful. She has moved from individual contributor to manager roles, but even though she was recommended to apply to a Director role she is feeling very tentative about applying. She doesn’t want to be “found out,” “get the hook,” or “look silly.” She doesn’t know if she deserves it.Have you ever felt like this? You aren’t alone.This week we are going to talk through the societal expectations put on women, how we have internalized that, and the tools to work through the imposter syndrome scaries.
Jul 11, 2023
22 min
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Career Clarity: Erin’s Story
Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress.Enter AI!Stop clicking around and join Becca and Marie to talk about how you can use ChatGPT to accelerate your career clarity process.If you want to learn more sign up for our free webinar at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining
Jun 27, 2023
20 min
Engaging on LinkedIn to Build, Know, Like, and Trust: Jordan’s Story Part 2
Now that our friend Jordan - teacher turning edtech pro - has a great LinkedIn profile, we want to make sure she is using it in the best possible way! You can network and research on LinkedIn, but it’s also a way to attract people to you through thought leadership and stories.Join us this week for some big laughs and to talk about where to find inspiration for your LinkedIn content!To learn more book your seat at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining 
Jun 20, 2023
21 min
Demystifying the LinkedIn Profile: Jordan’s Story
Once upon a time when she graduated college in 2010, Jordan created a LinkedIn profile. Then it sat there barely touched and infrequently logged into for over a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn’t been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed.However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new technology. With this change though, Jordan’s LinkedIn profile needs some TLC.Join Becca and Marie to demystify key parts of the LinkedIn profile and make Jordan’s profile work for her.
Jun 13, 2023
22 min
“Owning Your Awesome” with Some Help: Brittany’s Story
Brittany has been the rock for her family for many years. She has left jobs, changed careers, and arranged her life to be super present as a parent. She has no regrets at all, but now that her kids are teenagers, it’s Brittany’s turn to make a change in her career that checks off the fulfillment box more than it has in years.The problem is that Brittany’s confidence has taken a hit. It’s been many years since she has worked in finance and she’s not sure how to tell a cohesive story about her skills and experience. How can she feel confident about her own story and THEN feel confident telling that story to someone else in her job search? Join Becca and Marie to talk through five key ways Brittany can rebuild her career confidence and share her skills with the world!
Jun 6, 2023
21 min
The Summertime Shuffle as a Working Parent: Shawna’s Story
When Shawna came through Becca’s door as a coaching client, her summertime story sounded very familiar! As the school year winds down, Shawna is preparing for three kids in different activities and camps in different towns. It’s going to be a lot! And as the parent with the more flexible job, she’s feeling the pressure.Join Becca and Marie to talk about the important conversations to be having at work and at home to have a successful and as stress-free as possible summer.
May 30, 2023
19 min
You’re Being Promoted - Hooray?: Catherine’s Story
Mom of two and business development professional, Catherine, is being offered a big promotion! It’s exciting, but also, maybe not?If you’re wondering if accepting a promotion is the right call for you as a busy mom, Catherine’s story is for you. Catherine needs to decide if moving from an individual contributor role into a Director position is really what she wants. The money is nice, but she’s worried if this is the right time, the right job, or the right lifestyle. Put simply, Catherine has questions.Join Becca and Marie to talk through all of the considerations that go into Catherine’s promotion decision and hear why whatever Catherine decides, a huge congratulations is coming her way!
May 23, 2023
20 min
Navigating the Return from Maternity Leave:  Lynn’s Story
Twas the last night of maternity leave and all through the house, a tiny creature was stirring and mom was stressed out!Lynn and her husband had their first child 4 months ago and she has been at maternity leave from her role in digital marketing at a fintech company. Now she is returning to her paid work outside of the home and she’s feeling a lot of feelings. Nerves, excitement, sadness, stress, guilt…the list goes on. How will she handle day one let alone all the other days ahead?Join Becca and Marie to talk about the return to work after maternity leave and tips to manage this big life transition.
May 16, 2023
19 min
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