Welcome back to Working Mom Moments! In this inspiring episode, I sit down with one of my favorite humans—and my boss—Amy Birkel, Chief Operating Officer at Heritage Communities. Amy opens up about her journey as a working mom of three and shares hard-won wisdom from her seat in the C-suite.

Together, we dive into:

• How to break free from the Drama Triangle and embrace the Empowerment Dynamic
• Why shifting from victim to creator, and adopting roles like challenger and coach, can change everything
• Real-world examples of managing executive leadership while raising a family
• Practical tips for time management, boundary-setting, and redefining balance
• The mindset tools every working mom should know to thrive at work and at home

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, stuck in reactive mode, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will equip you with empowering tools and perspective shifts to take back control. Whether you’re leading a team or leading bedtime routines, this conversation is for you.

Hit play for a real, relatable, and radically helpful conversation on what it takes to grow your career without losing yourself along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:58 Amy Birkel's Career Journey

02:25 Balancing Work and Motherhood

05:07 Leadership and Empowerment

09:48 The Empowerment Dynamic

21:01 Balancing Home and Work Dynamics

22:08 Focusing on Desired Outcomes

25:19 The Empowerment Dynamic

30:59 Three Vital Questions

34:02 Personal Growth and Reflection

37:37 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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Boost Your Energy as a Working Mom, through Integrative Health and Balanced Living

In this comprehensive episode of Working Mom Moments, I sit down with Nicole Szpilka, Vice President and co-founder of Coastal MD, to delve into the essentials of integrative healthcare for busy working moms.

Nicole discusses the significance of distinguishing between lifespan and health-span and emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being through nutrition, hydration, exercise, stress management, and sleep. These are the five pillars of total health, and critical for working moms to pay attention to!

She offers practical tips for maintaining a balanced diet, including meal prep and mindful eating, and stresses the crucial role of hydration for mental clarity and energy levels. The episode also covers the benefits of IV hydration and specialized vitamin cocktails for quick, effective rehydration.

Nicole highlights the value of consistent exercise, particularly walking and strength training, for boosting energy and overall health, addressing the differences between morning and evening workouts. She shares her personal journey in balancing a busy career and family life, illustrating how quality time with loved ones can coexist with professional success.

Moreover, Nicole explores stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breath work, all tailored to the hectic schedules of working moms. She also dives into the pivotal role of sleep in restoring the body and regulating hormones, sharing her experience with sleep training for better nighttime rest. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration, making it a must-listen for any mom striving to balance a thriving career with a healthy, happy home life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:31 Nicole's Journey and Coastal MD

02:52 Balancing Work and Family Life

05:40 Foundations of Health: Nutrition

13:50 Hydration and Its Importance

15:53 IV Hydration and Vitamin Cocktails

18:45 Exercise and Energy Management

19:18 The Importance of Exercise

19:42 Walking and Strength Training for Women

22:24 Morning vs. Night Exercise

27:15 Managing Stress for Working Moms

34:01 The Role of Sleep in Wellbeing

35:28 Personal Sleep Training Success

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Mastering Time Management and Home Systems with Chelsi Jo

In this episode of Working Mom Moments, Chelsi Jo shares her expertise on systematizing and time blocking to help working moms manage their time effectively and create consistent income without sacrificing their family or personal life.

With 17 years of corporate experience and her own business, Chelsi Jo has developed a home management system broken into four key parts: time management, task management, tidying and maintaining the home, and involving the family. She dissects the concept of time blocking, emphasizing the importance of morning and nighttime routines and provides actionable steps to maintain efficiency, reduce overwhelm, and ensure self-care.

Chelsi Jo also tackles the myth of multitasking and offers strategic tips for balancing work and home life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:53 Chelsea Jo's Journey to Systematization

03:44 Understanding Home Management Systems

06:14 The Four Key Systems of Home Management

08:08 Time Blocking for Working Moms

21:35 Balancing Tasks and Time Management

25:16 Multitasking and Efficiency

26:51 Prioritizing Self-Care for Moms

30:40 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

You can find more information about Chelsi Jo here!

www.chelsijo.co

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