Hey, Mama! Ready to stop apologizing for your genius?

You are brilliant, but the fast-paced, AI-driven job market moved while you were prioritizing your family. That necessary shift has left you battling the systemic Dual Crisis: the feeling of being "stuck and forced to choose between family and future," and the fear of being "irrelevant and left behind."

I’m Mahsa, your fellow mom, tech leader, and the founder of the MamaNest movement. I saw that compromise destroy too much potential, and I’m here to tell you: Motherhood is your Launchpad.

Stop Choosing Between Your Family and Your Future.We believe that when a mom is confident and technologically fluent, she doesn't just thrive! she changes the trajectory of her family and community.

Welcome to the MamaNest Podcast!

We replace "work-life balance" with strategy. Whether you're moving into a high-flex career role or launching your own scalable venture, we help you

1. Boost your Time Control so you can get your focus back (and finally drink your coffee hot in your favorite leggings).
2. Nail your Motherhood Alignment (MAS) so your career is a perfect fit-for-life.
3. And solidify your Economic Ownership (EOS) because you deserve it!

The ultimate promise? You'll gain the clarity and capacity to confidently choose your path and never again be forced to compromise.

Hit subscribe now, slip on those walking shoes, and let's go build the future we deserve!

Starting fresh in a new country can feel isolating — especially for immigrant women balancing motherhood, identity, and career goals. In this inspiring episode, MamaNest Podcast host Mahsa Rezaei sits down with Chris Bent, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Piccles, a collaborative drawing platform that helps people express what words sometimes can’t.

Together, they talk about the healing power of creativity, safe spaces for women in career transition, and practical ways immigrant women can reclaim confidence, visibility, and community in their new chapter.

In this episode:

• How immigrant women can use creative expression to rebuild confidence
• The importance of supportive, intentional communities for career growth
• How visual storytelling opens new ways to express career dreams
• What truly helps women feel seen, heard, and empowered in new spaces

✨ Join our upcoming networking and growth event:

Career Development for Immigrant Women Across Life Stages — a welcoming, empowering space to connect with like-minded immigrant women and grow your career network.

👉 Reserve your spot here

🎨 Connect with Chris Bent:
Website: piccles.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisbent

Follow MamaNest for more empowering conversations and resources for immigrant moms!

Episode Overview:

Think tech is only for engineers? Think again! In this episode, Mahsa Rezaei shares how you can land your first tech job—even if you have no prior experience. Learn what roles suit your skills, how to start learning, and how to get noticed in the industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why tech is open to all backgrounds, not just coding experts
✅ The best non-coding tech jobs for career changers
✅ How to start learning tech skills for free
✅ Steps to transition into tech with confidence

Actionable Takeaways:

✔ Identify 3 tech roles that match your current skills
✔ Start learning basic tech skills through free resources
✔ Optimize your LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills

✔ Join online communities to connect with industry professionals

🎟️ Join the Free MamaTech Workshop!
Want to break into tech with no experience? Join our free MamaTech workshop on March 26! Comment ‘TECH’ below, and we’ll send you the details.

🔗 Stay Connected:
🌎 Website: www.mamanest.ca
📩 Follow Mahsa on https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501
📧 Email: Mahsa Rezaei

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