Feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? You're not alone, mama. In this powerful conversation with Julia Sewell, founder of The Self Made Mom movement, we're debunking the myth that mothers must sacrifice themselves to truly serve their families.

Julia shares her transformative journey from depletion and desperation to becoming the "sun" of her family's solar system - and how you can too. This isn't about choosing yourself over your children; it's about remembering that you're also a member of the family you serve.

🌟 The Self-Made Mom Mindset Shift

• Why you need to put yourself back in the picture of your family unit
• The difference between healthy sacrifice and self-abandonment
• How to embrace your dual identity as both career woman and mother

📋 Practical Tools for Busy Moms

• The three daily questions every mother should ask (including yourself!)
• Julia's "behavior layering" method for sustainable change in just 15 weeks
• How to apply business acumen to your personal life for better results

💪 Building Intrinsic Self-Worth

• Why external validation is draining your energy (and what to do instead)
• How to identify and celebrate your daily "wins" as a mother
• The power of communicating your needs without guilt

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Modeling Healthy Boundaries

• Teaching your children self-worth by demonstrating it yourself
• How to ask for help proactively (not just in crisis mode)
• Why letting others serve you is actually an act of love

Julia Sewell is the founder of The Self Made Mom movement and author of the upcoming book by the same name. As a performance coach with decades of experience, she's impacted thousands of working mothers, helping them rediscover their power, intention, and joy without getting lost in service to their families and careers.

Julia deeply believes that working mothers need to be prioritized too, and her clients appreciate her vulnerable and direct approach to creating a life that is sustainable, joyful, and high-performing.

• Website: theselfmademom.com
• Instagram: @theselfmademom
• Book: "The Self Made Mom" (releasing January 2024)

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Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/

Substack: https://substack.com/@leadfromyourheart

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Learning with Kelsey

You know that moment when you're looking at your toddler and wondering, "Am I doing enough to prepare them for school?"

Here's what I love about Learning with Kelsey: Kelsey gets it because she's lived it. As a former teacher AND a mom, she understands what kids actually need to thrive in kindergarten AND how overwhelming it feels trying to figure it all out as a parent.

Each month, you get beautifully curated boxes with hands-on activities that make learning genuinely fun (not stressful). The truth is, it's not really about the activities at all - it's about giving us confidence that we're nurturing our children's growth in exactly the right way.

Get curious about what intentional, joyful learning could look like in your home: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/5062

Plan to Eat

Let's be real - that 4 PM "what's for dinner?" panic is so real. (The one where you're standing in Target trying to remember what's in your fridge while your kids are asking for goldfish for the third time? Yeah, that one. 😅)

Here's what I'm learning about meal planning: it's not really about perfect Pinterest-worthy meals at all. It's about reclaiming your peace of mind and getting back precious time with your family.

Plan to Eat has been a total game-changer for our family - you can organize recipes, automatically generate shopping lists, and plan your week's meals in minutes.

The truth is, when we take care of this one thing, it creates space for what matters most: being present with our families instead of stressed about dinner every single night.

Get 20% off your first year: plantoeat.com/ref/empoweredmom

Feeling trapped between who you think you should be and who you really are? This episode is for every working mom who's ever wondered if there's more to life than checking boxes and climbing ladders that lead nowhere meaningful.

Jessica Manca, Executive Career Coach and former Deloitte consultant, shares her raw journey from 80-hour work weeks and crushing burnout to building a thriving coaching business that aligns with her values. As a mom of two (ages 16 and 9), Jessica knows firsthand the impossible juggle of high-achieving careers and motherhood.

What You'll Learn:

• How to recognize when you're experiencing "internal imposter syndrome" (betraying your authentic self)
• Simple awareness techniques to catch perfectionist self-talk before it spirals
• The exact questions Jessica asked herself that made her "risky" career change feel natural
• Why your discomfort spending time alone is valuable feedback about your inner world
• How to plan a career exit without burning bridges (even with a baby and cross-country move)

Perfect for moms who:

• Feel successful on paper but empty inside
• Struggle with perfectionism and overthinking
• Are considering a major career change but fear the financial risk
• Want to stop compartmentalizing different parts of themselves
• Need permission to trust their gut when everyone else thinks they're crazy

Jessica Manca is an Executive Career and Personal Development Coach, Speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience at global organizations like Deloitte and Amazon. As founder of Mindspaces Coaching, she specializes in helping overthinkers, introverts, and perfectionists shift from feeling like imposters to feeling empowered. Her clients have unlocked the keys to successful career change, unshakeable self-trust, and lasting confidence.

• Jessica's book: "Finding Passion"
• FREE DOWNLOAD: 21 Essential Questions When You're at Career Crossroads
  • Get it at: jessicamanca.com/empoweredmom
• Connect with Jessica: jessicamanca.com

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Website: www.jocelynauyeung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/

Substack: https://substack.com/@leadfromyourheart

Love this episode? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - it helps other moms discover these important conversations!

----more----

Learning with Kelsey

You know that moment when you're looking at your toddler and wondering, "Am I doing enough to prepare them for school?"

Here's what I love about Learning with Kelsey: Kelsey gets it because she's lived it. As a former teacher AND a mom, she understands what kids actually need to thrive in kindergarten AND how overwhelming it feels trying to figure it all out as a parent.

Each month, you get beautifully curated boxes with hands-on activities that make learning genuinely fun (not stressful). The truth is, it's not really about the activities at all - it's about giving us confidence that we're nurturing our children's growth in exactly the right way.

Get curious about what intentional, joyful learning could look like in your home: https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/5062

Plan to Eat

Let's be real - that 4 PM "what's for dinner?" panic is so real. (The one where you're standing in Target trying to remember what's in your fridge while your kids are asking for goldfish for the third time? Yeah, that one. 😅)

Here's what I'm learning about meal planning: it's not really about perfect Pinterest-worthy meals at all. It's about reclaiming your peace of mind and getting back precious time with your family.

Plan to Eat has been a total game-changer for our family - you can organize recipes, automatically generate shopping lists, and plan your week's meals in minutes.

The truth is, when we take care of this one thing, it creates space for what matters most: being present with our families instead of stressed about dinner every single night.

Get 20% off your first year: plantoeat.com/ref/empoweredmom