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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... more

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Whose opinions are shaping your biggest decisions, and do they really deserve a vote?

In this episode, Becca introduces the powerful coaching exercise, Voices in the Room, and shares the story of a mom who realized she had been living according to e... more

Returning to work after a career pause can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out where to invest your time and money.

In this episode, career coach Becca Carnahan shares exactly what she would and wouldn't pay for if she wer... more

The question "Is part-time work the answer?" comes up all the time for mid-career parents managing work and family needs. And in the summertime, while school is out, that question gets even louder. So let's talk about it!

In this episode of When Mom... more

In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we’re taking a page from the world of gymnastics, where feedback is constant, specific, and unavoidable, and asking: what if we approached our careers the same way?

Because here’s the truth: most of us aren’t ... more

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Recent Guests

Becca Carnahan
Career coach, mom, founder of Next Chapter Careers
Next Chapter Careers
Episode: Ep. 117: Finding Career Clarity to Help Busy Moms Thrive - Becca's Interview at the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit
Barbara Palmer
Founder of Your Fourth Trimester; Broad Perspective Consulting; Fair Play Method Facilitator
Your Fourth Trimester; Broad Perspective Consulting
Episode: Ep. 112: The Fourth Trimester at Work - Supporting Parents Beyond Parental Leave with Barbara Palmer
Michelle Keefe
Founder of MomUp; recruitment firm leader focused on equitable workplaces for parents
MomUp
Episode: Ep. 110: Fixing What’s Broken in Hiring - Michelle Keefe of MomUp on Caregiver Talent, Nonlinear Careers & Human-Centered Work
Kaylee Johnson
Health care professional with a background in neuro occupational therapy, later entrepreneur and FemTech executive
HealthTech, FemTech
Episode: Ep. 106: From Patient Care to Purpose-Driven Innovation - Kaylee's Career Clarity Story
Heather Chauvin
Leadership coach who helps successful women live, work, and parent on their own terms
Heather Chauvin Coaching
Episode: Ep. 103: Breaking Free from Expectations - Heather's Story
Karen Johnson
Humorist, author, and creator of parenting content.
21st Century Stay at Home Mom
Episode: Ep. 92: What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up - Karen's Story
Christine Anastasia
Master certified life coach and working parent of three, helping parents juggle work and family
Episode: Ep. 90: Creating a Career That Aligns with Family Life - Christine's Story
Dave Kartunen
Former award-winning journalist and entrepreneur
Cartoon EDU
Episode: Ep. 87: How to Turn Your Instinctual Yes Into a Question - Dave's Story
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Triple board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician with over 20 years of experience.
The Restful Sleep Place
Episode: Ep. 86: Snoozing Your Way to Success! - Sleep Secrets with Dr. Afolabi-Brown

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Becca Carnahan
Host of the show and career coach focusing on moms and mid-career professionals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Career Path Storytelling

    Becca and Marie bring their expertise in career and professional development through storytelling of real life examples and experiences. Every person has a unique situation when it comes to what they do for a living, what their skill set offers the world and what their hopes and goals are when it comes to a career. Hearing these stories helps to offer perspective and inspiration to keep moving forward to achieve personal success!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen516
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and Relatable Topics, Guests, and Hosts

    Becca and Marie know the topics that are important to working and career transitioning women. Each 30 minute episode is filled with insightful nuggets that are easy to digest and incorporate in day-to-day life. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em Stark
    United States2 years ago
  • So excited!

    I love Becca’s content and working with her as a coach. She is relatable, honest, and encouraging. I’m eager to get the most out of her content, because I’m always learning something new about being a mom and creating a new career that fits within that most important role.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenn Klein
    United States3 years ago
  • Finally! A podcast I’ve needed for so long!

    I am so excited to listen to this podcast. I myself struggle with my own identity crisis, being ‘mom’ and losing my sense of self and what I want to do “when I grow up”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself what the heck I should be doing with my life. I feel this podcast will help me uncover just that, and help me on the path to who I really am as a person, not just a mom. I feel it will help me to find my ultimate career / career goals as well, whatever that might be. Thank you f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay Mahoney
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The focus on flexibility and motherhood resonates with those balancing family and career.
Listeners value clear, actionable steps rather than generic motivation.
The show blends coaching with relatable mom-life stories, making tips feel doable.
Becca and guest experts deliver practical, story-driven career guidance for moms.

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Ep. 106: From Patient Care to Purpose-Driven Innovation - Kaylee's Career Clarity Story
Q: What does the idea of moving toward mean in your pivot, and how did you apply it in your career transition?
Kaylee explains that moving toward means identifying what a positive, desired future looks like—what a non-clinical role would feel like and how it aligns with her strengths and goals—and then pursuing those environments through targeted networking and exploration rather than just escaping the current situation.
Ep. 110: Fixing What’s Broken in Hiring - Michelle Keefe of MomUp on Caregiver Talent, Nonlinear Careers & Human-Centered Work
Q: From your perspective, what does continuing to grow up mean to you?
It means being comfortable with being uncomfortable, pushing yourself to take on new opportunities, and ensuring growth for both myself and MomUp by pursuing new experiences and maintaining joy in the process.
Ep. 117: Finding Career Clarity to Help Busy Moms Thrive - Becca's Interview at the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit
Q: What is one practical tip listeners can implement today besides reading your book?
Stop scrolling job boards until you've completed clarity work and identified core strengths and needs; then re-enter the market with a targeted, confident approach.
Ep. 117: Finding Career Clarity to Help Busy Moms Thrive - Becca's Interview at the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit
Q: What are the most common crossroads you see for mid-career moms and the first step to gain clarity?
The crossroads often involve kids' transitions and changing family needs; the first step is to define what matters most in the next chapter by identifying key criteria like flexibility, finances, and culture fit, then use that to guide job searching and networking.
Ep. 79: Growing Dreams - Jessie's Leap from Professor to Plantpreneur!
Q: What does continuing to grow up mean to you?
To go out into the world and have new experiences and do good things as much as you can.

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Two-partnered, practical career-advancement show for moms navigating mid-career transitions and parenting. Content centers on flexible work, actionable career planning, resume tuning, negotiation, and networking in everyday life, with coaching, storytelling, and step-by-step frameworks designed to help busy moms reclaim clarity, momentum, and confidence without sacrificing family priorities. Notable for its consistent emphasis on real-world applicability, supportive coaching tone, and a strong emphasis on work-life integration, rather than traditional career milestones.

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4. Kaylee Johnson
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