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Mama, What’s Next? Career Reinvention and Visibility for Female Founders Building Portfolio Careers and Service-based Busin

Melanie Elsbeth | Brand Visibility for Female Founders
Motherhood
Work-Life Balance
Self-Discovery
Perfectionism
Authenticity
Leadership Roles
Entrepreneurship
Self-Advocacy
Autonomy In Children
Career Transition
Public Speaking
Career Growth
Risk-Taking
Imposter Syndrome
Meaningful Work
Self-Care
Women Empowerment
Personal Growth
Self-Compassion
Career Advancement

"Mama, What's Next?" celebrates a world where the way mom founders build businesses isn't a compromise. It's the competitive advantage. For women who are rebuilding, reinventing, or expanding - through business, freelance, or portfolio careers - and need to become visible to do it. We interview female founders who turn the 'Motherhood Advantage' into sustainable, service‑based businesses - redefin... more

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Chris Maddox
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An attorney, entrepreneur, and legal advisor supporting women entrepreneurs.
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Helen Zimprich
Parenting coach and mom of three.
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Maria Lindner
Freelance speaker specializing in weddings and funerals.
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Sarah Ann Johnson
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Melanie
Co-host and interviewer focusing on mom entrepreneurs, sustainability, non-performative marketing; widely featured as a central voice.
Mellie
Co-host with a focus on motherhood, career pivots, and practical guidance for women building businesses around family life.
Meli
Contributor with emphasis on freelance writing, digital nomad lifestyle, and supportive guidance for mompreneurs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Mel sparked a fire in my career

    With her keen sense for the skills and passions of others, Mel sparked a fire in my professional career four years ago that still burns brightly in me today. Thanks to her, I am now very successful as a freelancer and can finance the full-time travel life of my partner and myself - a wonderful life I would never have dared to dream of. I love what I do every day and would never have found my way there without Mel, let alone even started looking for it. During this time, we built up an intimate c... more

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    5
    N.e.s.s.
    Germanya year ago
  • Super!

    Danke fuer die interessanten Gespräche

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madmouse1234
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Super

    Darauf hab ich gewartet, tausend Dank Meli! Freu mich auf weitere Folgen :)

    Apple Podcasts
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    Malolalamalo
    Switzerlanda year ago

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Liebe und Abschied: Wie echte Worte unser Leben berühren –Maria Lindner, Corporate Karriere zur Hochzeitsrednerin & Trauerrednerin #MomCareerChange
Q: Wie haben sich deine Gespräche mit den Trauerfamilien verändert?
Die Trauerfeiern haben mein Leben nachhaltig verändert und zeigen mir, wie wichtig es ist, die Zeit mit den Liebsten bewusst zu erleben.
Remember you're wild with Chris Maddox
Q: What kind of women come to you?
Women of all ages, often drawn to the idea of the 'Wild Woman' archetype, seeking meaningful connections and guidance.
Remember you're wild with Chris Maddox
Q: How did you get to do this beautiful work?
It was an organic process that evolved from her experiences and visions about the importance of women's circles.
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Q: How do you tackle comparison as an entrepreneur?
It's important to have a toolbox of strong points and reminders, and to remember that people are drawn to your unique personality.
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Q: What do you teach your clients?
I focus on pelvic floor strengthening and ensuring that exercise is fun, tailored to each individual.

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A story-driven show centered on working moms and mom entrepreneurs who redesign how work fits into family life. Episodes regularly explore building sustainable, service-based businesses, non-performative marketing, and fractional or portfolio careers for mothers. Guests include coaches, legal and business experts, and mothers who rebuilt careers after motherhood, with a consistent emphasis on authenticity, self-determination, and strategic positioning rather than hustle. A notable thread is turning motherhood into a competitive advantage by aligning work with actual life constraints and values, often featuring practical playbooks and mindset shifts for listeners considering their own business pivots.

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