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The Breadwinners Podcast

Alexis Contos
Artificial Intelligence
Art
Saltair
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Breadwinners
Fatherhood
Sage Haus
Primal Kitchen
Prenuptial Agreement
Integrated Life Design
Bumpsuit
Iskra Lawrence
Mental Load
Real Self-Care
Recess
Childcare
Marketplaces
Masculinity
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The Breadwinners Podcast

They say you can't have it all — that mothers must choose between ambition and presence. But what if we're asking the wrong question? On The Breadwinners Podcast, Alexis Contos redefines what it means to be a Breadwinner in modern culture, moving it far beyond the paycheck. Through raw, honest conversations with women like Morgan Zanotti (CEO of Primal Kitchen), Nicole Trunfio (CEO of Bumpsuit), a... more

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Ali Tate Cutler⁠ gets brutally honest about what nobody tells you: how to build a business while grieving the version of yourself you once were.

Less than 1% of guests on major business podcasts are mothers. The rest? Childless men teaching strategi... more

Twenty years ago, Neha Ruch and I were colleagues at an ad agency in Boston. Two twenty-somethings staying late, expensing cab rides home, measuring our worth by how hard we hustled.

Today, between us, we have six kids, two platforms, and a complete... more

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Most working mothers have never been asked what they actually carry, and what they bring. At our Los Angeles dinner, we pulled women aside and asked.

In Confidence is a five-part documentary series filmed at The Breadwinners' inaugural Los Angeles d... more

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This is a replay of an earlier episode with Libby Leffler of First.

Libby Leffler built an entire company around the conversation most couples never have. As founder and CEO of First, a platform making prenuptial agreements accessible to modern coup... more

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Jeni Britton
Founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and Floura
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Floura
Episode: Jeni Britton | Founder of Jeni's and Floura, on the Cost of Being a Woman with Ambition | The Breadwinners Podcast
Pooja Lakshmi
Board certified psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, author
GW Medical School (faculty) and writer
Episode: You Can't Productivity Your Way Out of Burnout | Dr. Pooja Lakshmin on Why Real Self-Care Is Infrastructure
Molly Morse
CEO of Recess, a marketplace for childcare and activity discovery
Recess
Episode: School Is Closed 46% of the Year. Molly Morse Finally Built the Solution.
Iskra Lawrence
Founder of Saltair, model and entrepreneur
Saltair
Episode: 'I Am Enough': Iskra Lawrence on Breaking the Industry, Building Saltair, and Choosing Presence Over Performance
Adriana Culling
Owner of Maeva Aesthetics; aesthetics nurse injector
Maeva Aesthetics
Episode: The Aesthetics Episode: Anatomy, Honesty, and What You Actually Need
Pranitha Patil
Co-founder of Function Health, Harvard graduate, healthcare expert
Function Health
Episode: Your Body, Your Baseline: Pranitha Patil on Function Health, Women's Health Data, and Building While Becoming a Mother
Dr. Alexis Griffin
Doctor of Physical Therapy, expert in female pelvic floor health
This Gym Austin (owner)
Episode: Your body isn't broken: We're Talkin Postpartum Recovery, Pelvic Floor Myths, & Building Through the Seasons
Aileen Fitzgerald
Artist and former ICU nurse, single mother
Self-employed artist
Episode: Saved Seats | Aileen Fitzgerald on The Art of Devotion: Leaving Nursing, and Chasing Her Dreams
Alison Fragale
Organizational psychologist, professor, former McKinsey consultant, author of Likable Badass
Stanford University; McKinsey & Company
Episode: EP. 16 | Alison Fragale on Why You Do Care What People Think | The Breadwinners Podcast

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Alexis Contos
Host of The Breadwinners Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Obsessed with this podcast

    These are the conversations working women/moms need to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CZSF
    United Statesa month ago
  • Such great content!

    The breadth and depth of these episodes are so good! It’s a breath of fresh air and love the candor and even humor in these. Must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CALA81
    United States2 months ago
  • The next era arrives

    Alexis breaks ground on the next era of working motherhood and the family dynamics that come with it. But she does it by supporting and encouraging and finding new ways to frame the balance. It isn't about victimization, or blame, or doing it all. It's about knowing the value of every part of the daily flow and making it as meaningful and intentional as possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tg 612-415-510-512
    United States3 months ago
  • The most refreshing and honest podcast about working motherhood i've heard in years.

    Podchaser
    5
    alexis12887
    3 months ago
  • My new favorite pod

    I laughed, cried, felt heard - and it sparks joy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohheyitsnadia
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners value the mix of personal storytelling and business insights that feel both aspirational and attainable.
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The show is commended for depth and candor, with guests who share practical strategies for work-life integration.
Audiences respond positively to stories that redefine motherhood and leadership without guilt or pressure.

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EP. 08 | Patrice Meagher on Building Systems to Support Working Moms in the Workplace
Q: What would you tell your new mom self about balancing career and motherhood in those early months?
Patrice emphasizes seeking help, building a village, and understanding that the juggling is ongoing but doable with the right support and systems.
EP. 08 | Patrice Meagher on Building Systems to Support Working Moms in the Workplace
Q: Where was the moment you felt MilkMate was no longer a seedling and was becoming a real thing, especially with FDA clearance?
Patrice discusses the long, iterative process of FDA clearance, the education from consultants, and the shift from a concept to a validated medical device.
EP. 08 | Patrice Meagher on Building Systems to Support Working Moms in the Workplace
Q: Can you just give us a brief introduction to who you are and the name of your company?
Patrice Meagher explains she is the founder and CEO of MilkMate, a startup focused on workplace lactation support.
EP. 05 | Morgan Zanotti on Building Brands, & Building Family
Q: Take us back to the early days before Primal Kitchen and describe the transition to joining Primal Kitchen as a marketing consultant.
Morgan details a winding path from an accounting background and travel-filled twenties to discovering the wellness space, meeting Kavita (the founder) and being brought on to help launch Primal Kitchen, eventually becoming a core driver of its growth and culture.
EP. 03 | Julie Cordua | When Your Currency Is Children's Lives: 15 Years Fighting Online Child Exploitation
Q: What has changed in the tech landscape over the last 15 years, and how has Thorn adapted?
The focus shifted from merely taking down content to building end-to-end systems with AI to detect, predict, and prevent abuse, while collaborating with law enforcement and tech companies to create safer platforms and processes.

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A candid, mission-driven show exploring what it means to be a Breadwinner in modern families and businesses. Across episodes, topics center on motherhood, entrepreneurship, and how high-achieving women integrate career, parenting, and personal fulfillment without sacrificing one for the other. Guests span founders, executives, and researchers who share practical strategies for building wealth, leadership, and supportive systems at home, from time management and delegation to mental load and equitable partnership. The format tends to blend personal stories with actionable insights, making it helpful for listeners aiming to lead with intention, create scalable businesses, or reimagine family dynamics. A standout trait is the consistent emphas... more

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1. Jeni Britton
2. Pooja Lakshmi
3. Molly Morse
4. Iskra Lawrence
5. Adriana Culling
6. Pranitha Patil
7. Dr. Alexis Griffin
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