This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 46:44
I’m bringing back this powerful conversation with Ranjita, a working mom of three, tax professional, and former Ambitious & Balanced client. She shares what it looked like to…
Sep 21, 2026 · 22:23
If advocating for yourself at work feels uncomfortable, awkward or a little too much like bragging, this episode is for you. I’m rebroadcasting this conversation because knowing…
Sep 14, 2026 · 21:29
Have you ever caught yourself looking at stay-at-home moms and thinking, “Maybe I just don’t want to work anymore”? Before you assume that means you need to quit your job, there…
Sep 7, 2026 · 23:13
I’m rebroadcasting this important episode because I know so many working moms need this reminder. Overwhelm isn’t just something that happens to us. It’s an emotion our brain…
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:05
Back-to-school season can bring out some BIG emotions, and not just for our kids. Between the meltdowns, changing routines, and the bittersweet reality of watching our kids grow…
Aug 24, 2026 · 17:08
Back-to-school season has a way of making everything feel like a yes. PTA? Sure. Volunteer? Okay. Take on another project at work because nobody else raised their hand? Fine. But…
Aug 17, 2026 · 21:27
There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me want to reset everything: routines, schedules, priorities, family systems... all of it. But in this episode, I’m…
Aug 10, 2026 · 15:38
I turned 44 recently, and instead of celebrating where I've been, I found myself questioning where I'm going. In this episode, I'm sharing a vulnerable reflection about how easy…
Aug 3, 2026 · 50:31
The hardest part isn't doing the laundry, packing the lunches, or remembering the appointments. It's feeling like you're the only one carrying the responsibility. In this…
Jul 27, 2026 · 45:08
What if the guilt you feel as a working mum isn't actually yours to carry? Rebecca and parenting expert Dr. Laura Froyen explore the stories we've been told about motherhood,…
Jul 20, 2026 · 49:37
In this episode, I sit down with time management coach Anna Dearman Kornick for a fascinating conversation about why traditional productivity advice doesn't work for everyone. We…
Jul 13, 2026 · 48:03
In this episode, I sit down with advocacy expert Cynthia Levin to challenge one of the biggest lies busy working moms believe: that making a difference requires more time than we…
Jul 6, 2026 · 24:47
Over the last few months, I've interviewed dozens of working moms through my research and on this podcast. Their jobs were different. Their families were different. Their lives…
Jun 29, 2026 · 13:20
If you've been telling yourself, "Maybe now just isn't the right time to go after that promotion," I want you to hear this. In this episode, I share a conversation I had with a…
Jun 22, 2026 · 30:00
For the first time ever, I handed over the microphone to two badass moms from my Ambitious & Balanced coaching program and let them take over the podcast. No script. No…
Jun 15, 2026 · 49:38
For years, Tania believed success meant grinding harder, working longer, and constantly proving her worth. As a working mom in Silicon Valley, she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and…
Jun 8, 2026 · 16:39
What if the guilt you've been carrying as a working mom isn't proof that you're failing... but a signal that you're unclear on what matters most? In this episode, I challenge the…
Jun 1, 2026 · 40:39
My client Allison shares the moment she realized she’d been living by expectations she never consciously chose, and how redefining balance on her own terms changed everything. In…
May 25, 2026 · 41:11
What if balance actually lasted? In this episode, I talk with my client Kelly, who once believed a promotion would cost her everything at home. Now she’s doing both—leading at…
May 18, 2026 · 18:53
Summer can feel like a pressure cooker for working moms. The camps, the childcare scramble, the disrupted routines, the pressure to make magical memories, the guilt of being…
May 11, 2026 · 21:40
What happens when the career you worked so hard to build suddenly feels uncertain? In this episode, I’m talking about the fear, overwhelm, and identity spiral so many working…
May 4, 2026 · 19:24
You’re not procrastinating… you’re protecting something. In this episode, I walk you through the difference between procrastination and resistance, and how what feels like…
Apr 27, 2026 · 23:32
You love your job… and feel guilty about it? Let’s talk about that. I recorded this episode years ago, but after so many recent conversations with working moms, I realized this…
Apr 20, 2026 · 14:34
I’ve been thinking a lot about those seasons in motherhood and work where things just feel hard… longer than you expected. In this episode, I’m sharing why the belief that “it’ll…
Apr 13, 2026 · 43:24
Have you ever said yes… and instantly felt that pit in your stomach? In this conversation, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier to unpack how people pleasing quietly fuels…
Apr 6, 2026 · 19:28
I went deeper into something I see all the time with working moms, the default parent dynamic - and the part no one really talks about: how it impacts your relationship. If…
Mar 30, 2026 · 18:43
If you’ve ever asked for help but still felt like everything lives in your brain…this episode is for you. I walk through why delegating tasks isn’t actually solving your mental…
Mar 23, 2026 · 17:16
I had one of those moments again where my kid asked me for something while my partner was sitting right there, and it made me realize how many of us have quietly become the…
Mar 16, 2026 · 49:47
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford to talk about something we almost never name out loud: daughtering. We explore the invisible labor many women carry in their…
Mar 9, 2026 · 19:07
I’m diving into the third mental load hack in our series—and this one might challenge you. We’re talking about downshifting. Not lowering your standards. Not settling. But…
Mar 2, 2026 · 16:35
You don’t feel exhausted because you have too much to do. You feel exhausted because too many decisions are still open. In this episode, I break down how “open loops” — the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 16:53
This week, I’m kicking off a new series all about the mental load, and it could not be more timely. I woke up with that familiar heaviness so many working moms carry — the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 53:19
This week on the podcast, I’m doing something I’ve never done before — I’m interviewing a working dad. Mike is a coaching client who came into our work stuck in his head,…
Feb 9, 2026 · 18:56
I’m diving into one of the most foundational conversations I have with every client: enoughness. That quiet “not enough” voice shows up at work, at home, and even when you’re…
Feb 2, 2026 · 16:38
I’m saying this boldly and early: balance didn’t stay out of reach because your job was too demanding or your season was too hard. It stayed out of reach because it stayed an “it…
Jan 26, 2026 · 40:23
Somewhere along the way, many working moms lose touch with the parts of themselves that feel playful, energized, and alive. In this episode, I’m joined by Whitney Baker, founder…
Jan 19, 2026 · 20:04
If you’ve ever set goals you genuinely want… and still watched yourself stall, second-guess, or fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the…
Jan 12, 2026 · 22:38
What if the reason you feel stuck right now has nothing to do with discipline or motivation? In this episode, I’m breaking down the three quiet traps that keep so many working…
Jan 5, 2026 · 20:00
Working moms don’t lack motivation in January. They lack permission. In this episode, I’m introducing the word I’m speaking over 2026 for myself and this community: unapologetic…
Dec 29, 2025 · 29:56
Today, I’m bringing back a conversation that feels especially relevant right now, in that quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s when reflection can quickly turn into…
Dec 22, 2025 · 27:31
I’m talking straight to the working mom who doesn’t want to hustle her way through the holidays and look back wondering where the magic went. We’re diving into what presence…
Dec 15, 2025 · 23:20
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking directly to the working mom who’s thinking, “I cannot do another year like this.” We’re diving into what it really looks like…
Dec 8, 2025 · 24:31
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down the three deeply rooted patterns that quietly lead ambitious…
Dec 1, 2025 · 24:20
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m diving deep into the truth of your 2025 and why so many working moms are…
Nov 24, 2025 · 19:27
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down why your long to-do list isn’t actually the problem. We tend to make that growing list mean we’re behind, failing, or not…
Nov 17, 2025 · 39:11
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking with my client Amanda about what it really looks like to stay committed to balance even when it feels like nothing is changing.…
Nov 10, 2025 · 18:34
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m exploring what happens when your old definition of success no longer fits…
Nov 5, 2025 · 17:31
In this week’s BONUS episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down how to do the holidays differently this year. Instead of slipping into the usual cycle of guilt, overcommitment,…
Nov 3, 2025 · 45:45
Today, I sat down with my client Jean, a professor and mom of two, who shares what it was like to work with me first 1-1 coaching and then in the Ambitious & Balanced group…
Oct 27, 2025 · 21:08
Today, I’m flipping the script on one of the biggest mindset traps working moms fall into - the belief that work and family are at odds with each other. What if that tension you…
Oct 20, 2025 · 23:55
In this week's episode, I’m talking about something every working mom can relate to—ending the day completely wiped out. You give everything at work and have nothing left for…
Oct 13, 2025 · 25:17
In this week’s episode of the Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Podcast , I’m digging into one of the most toxic and sneaky thought patterns that keeps working moms stuck —…
Oct 6, 2025 · 43:14
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Alison Fragale, as we tackle the deceptively simple but life-changing question: What do I really want? If you’ve ever felt…
Sep 29, 2025 · 28:38
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into one of the trickiest yet most important questions every ambitious working mom faces: “What do I really want?” If you’ve…
Sep 22, 2025 · 30:13
Today, I’m celebrating a huge milestone - 200,000 downloads! I share the story of how this show began, the incredible impact it’s had, and why the key to reaching your biggest…
Sep 15, 2025 · 25:36
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by sleep expert Terry Cralle to talk about why sleep isn’t a luxury - it’s a biological necessity. If you’ve ever pushed bedtime…
Sep 8, 2025 · 24:45
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m revisiting one of the most popular episodes of all time, because it’s exactly what we all need right now. When life gets busy,…
Sep 1, 2025 · 28:33
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing one of the most vulnerable stories I’ve ever told — how I walked away from my so-called dream job,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 28:42
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing five super practical time hacks that will help you take back control of your calendar and even free up five hours (or more)…
Aug 18, 2025 · 34:45
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the chaos of back-to-school season and sharing my best tips for making it feel calmer, smoother, and a whole lot less…
Aug 13, 2025 · 18:42
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m wrapping up my special mini-series on the four essential priorities for creating real, lasting work-life balance. We’re talking about…
Aug 11, 2025 · 30:43
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re wrapping up the Stop Surviving series with one of the most game-changing shifts you can make as a working mom—becoming a confident…
Aug 6, 2025 · 21:46
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the third core priority of a balanced life: kid-focused time. Not just “family time” while you juggle dinner and…
Aug 4, 2025 · 44:54
Today, I’m joined by the incredible Ranjita - a powerhouse working mom of three, tax professional, and former Ambitious and Balanced client. This one’s emotional, inspiring, and…
Jul 30, 2025 · 15:51
In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked (but most essential!) priorities for sustainable work-life balance: me time. If you've ever…
Jul 28, 2025 · 22:59
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into the real reason time never feels like it’s enough and how to finally take it back. I’m sharing what it looks like when…
Jul 23, 2025 · 14:19
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m kicking off a powerful new mini-series where I walk you through the 4 key priorities that support true, lasting work-life balance, the…
Jul 21, 2025 · 37:13
It’s part 2 of the Stop Surviving series, and today, I am talking with my former client, Ena, who once lived in a constant state of busyness and burnout and didn’t even realize…
Jul 14, 2025 · 28:00
Today, I’m kicking off a special series called Stop Surviving —and we’re diving into what I believe is the most transformational shift working moms can make: internal peace.…
Jul 7, 2025 · 31:35
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm getting personal and talking about a mindset trap I know so many working…
Jun 30, 2025 · 36:00
Today, I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools working moms overlook - evaluation . Think of it as a weekly report card for your life. I share the simple 3-question…
Jun 23, 2025 · 28:59
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Randi Braun, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Something Major and mom of three - for a real and…
Jun 16, 2025 · 29:48
In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m handing you a permission slip to take real rest this summer—without guilt, over-explaining, or waiting for the perfect moment. If…
Jun 9, 2025 · 31:51
In this week's episode of the podcast , I’m talking to all the go-to women—the yes people—the ones who hold it all together. But what if being a “yes person” is the very thing…
Jun 2, 2025 · 51:39
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with powerhouse exec and mom, Sarah Armstrong - VP of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Art of the…
May 26, 2025 · 36:18
Today, I’m talking about something every working mom knows too well: the mental load. You know—that invisible checklist running nonstop in your brain? After a full month of…
May 19, 2025 · 32:27
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 4 strategies that help my clients accelerate any goal, without burning out or spinning in indecision.…
May 12, 2025 · 47:34
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what actually shifts when working…
May 5, 2025 · 39:12
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else Today, I’m joined by Mallory Young, a working mom of 2 and a graduate of the Ambitious and Balanced group coaching…
Apr 28, 2025 · 27:41
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the hardest summers I've ever had as a working mom and how I’m doing it differently this year. I’m sharing the real mindset traps…
Apr 21, 2025 · 16:42
What if the constant tug of war between your work and your family isn't actually a problem, but a sign that you're doing something right? In today's episode, I'm challenging the…
Apr 14, 2025 · 42:23
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with my brilliant friend and executive coach, Stacy Mayer, to unpack exactly what it takes to get promoted in 2025. If you’re…
Apr 7, 2025 · 24:27
Today, we’re digging into the real reason you feel so out of balance - and no, it’s not just your calendar. I’m talking about overwhelm : what it really is, how it hijacks your…
Mar 31, 2025 · 21:05
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re getting real about all the pressure working moms feel to go over the top for their kids - from leprechaun traps and Valentine’s…
Mar 24, 2025 · 23:55
In this week’s episode, we’re tackling the 5 biggest myths about work-life balance that are keeping you stuck in stress and overwhelm. You might think you need more time, that…
Mar 17, 2025 · 28:08
Today we're tackling something that so many of us struggle with - negative self-talk. You might think that inner critic has been the key to your success, pushing you to achieve,…
Mar 10, 2025 · 18:44
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a game-changing tool to break free from negative mindset loops that…
Mar 3, 2025 · 55:30
Today, we are diving deep into money, mindset, and financial freedom with life and money with coach Laura Gates-Lupton. We’re breaking apart the stories we tell ourselves about…
Feb 24, 2025 · 28:05
In this week's episode, we’re talking about stepping out of constant task execution mode and into CEO energy - where you take control of your time, your priorities, and your…
Feb 17, 2025 · 35:02
I have a super exciting episode for you today working moms. I’m diving into a powerful and much-needed conversation with fellow coach and friend, Laura Conley, who helps moms…
Feb 10, 2025 · 22:29
Today, I'm tackling one of the most common questions I get asked: How do you know when you've arrived at work-life balance? To answer this, I went straight to the experts - my…
Feb 3, 2025 · 25:24
Today, I'm tackling a question so many of us have asked: Should I pull back in my career? I dive into the systemic pressures that make moms feel like they should step back, the…
Jan 27, 2025 · 25:44
In this week's episode, I’m diving into why all the books, tools, and tips you’ve collected on work-life balance haven’t quite clicked yet - and the missing link that will change…
Jan 20, 2025 · 26:29
In this week's episode of the podcast, we’re diving into one of the most transformative concepts for ambitious working moms - how the thoughts you think about yourself impact…
Jan 13, 2025 · 20:20
Today on the podcast, we're talking about the difference between your goals and having a vision behind your goals. I'm going to offer you 4 ways to reframe your goals into a…
Jan 6, 2025 · 25:14
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re kicking off the year by exploring the difference between happiness and meaningfulness, and why for ambitious working moms like us,…
Dec 30, 2024 · 21:51
Many working moms believe that mastering time management is the secret to achieving work-life balance thinking that if you could just do more in less time, the stress and…
Dec 23, 2024 · 32:18
W e’re celebrating our 200th episode !! And it’s all about magic. Not the fairy-tale kind, but the magic of believing in yourself, trusting the process, and taking bold steps…
Dec 16, 2024 · 26:26
In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the secret to experiencing joy during the holidays: being truly present. If you’re tired of rushing through the season, juggling endless…
Dec 9, 2024 · 26:54
In this week's episode of the podcast, we’re diving into the ultimate holiday dilemma: how to have it all - the magic, the joy and the rest, without the stress and burnout. I’ll…
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