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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca Carnahan is joined by leadership coach and Your Fourth Trimester founder Barbara Palmer for a candid conversation about career transitions, working parenthood, and building a life that actually fits.

They explore what real workplace flexibility looks like, how to assess company culture as a parent, and why returning to work after parental leave deserves more support. From authentic networking to choosing a word of the year, this episode is full of thoughtful insights for anyone navigating growth at work and at home.

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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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Are you accidentally leaving hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars on the table at work? 😬

In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca breaks down the often-overlooked world of professional development funds as a workplace benefit.

Uncover hidden “use it or lose it” money and use these simple steps for claiming what’s already yours. This episode is your no-fluff guide to investing in your career without spending a dime of your own. Win win!

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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca sits down with Michelle Keefe, co-founder of MomUp, to talk about what’s broken in hiring today and how caregivers can successfully re-enter or shift within the workforce.

Michelle shares the inspiration behind MomUp, the recruitment firm that elevates overlooked talent and connects it with forward-thinking small and mid-sized companies. She and Becca dig into why human-centered hiring matters, how companies are getting more creative in a post-COVID world, and the real story behind “nonlinear” careers.

They also dive into what caregivers bring to the table, how to tell a compelling career story, and why networking (yes, even on the playground sidelines!) is still the most powerful tool in a job search.

If you're curious about more flexible, values-aligned work, or how companies can better tap into incredible talent, this is a must-listen conversation.

Find Michelle at momup.com.

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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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Feeling like your career just doesn’t fit your life anymore? You’re not alone—and there’s finally a simple way to get unstuck!

Becca is unveiling something big today, the Career Clarity Starter Kit, your new go-to guide for figuring out what you want in your career and how to get there. Hear what’s inside, why she created it, and how to get your hands on the Black Friday deal. This is your first step toward clarity, confidence, and a career that fits your life right now.

starterkit.beccacarnahan.com

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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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We’ve all made mistakes as parents, professionals, or both. But what if you could skip some of the trial-and-error and go straight to the learning part?

In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares the story of Claire, a 39-year-old project manager and mom of two who hit a wall in her career and decided it was time for a change. Like so many of us, she dove head-first into her job search… and made a few common mistakes along the way.

From updating her resume before defining her target, to applying for all the jobs, to avoiding networking altogether, Claire’s journey highlights the pitfalls many mid-career parents face when trying to find a job that fits their lives.

Tune in to learn how she turned things around with a clear focus, a smaller pool of well-matched opportunities, and a mindset shift about networking that made all the difference.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t in another job board scroll or another article, but in 15 minutes of quiet?

In this episode, Becca shares how intentional boredom helped one mom (and herself!) move from overwhelm to career clarity.

You’ll learn why silence sparks new ideas, how the brain uses boredom to connect the dots, and simple ways to build “boredom windows” into real mom-life.

Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what moves you forward.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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What do you do when you realize you want to build a career in healthcare outside of the clinic?

In this episode, we sit down with Kaylee Johnson, a former Career Clarity Program member and inspiring success story, who has built a fulfilling career spanning neuro-occupational therapy, program design, women’s health entrepreneurship, AI-enabled HealthTech, and now FemTech operations.

Kaylee shares:

• The full landscape of healthcare careers beyond doctors and nurses
• What sparked her shift from clinical work into strategy, sales, and operations
• The exact steps and tools she used to make the transition (including the Career Clarity Program)
• Her advice for anyone craving a more mission-driven second act in their career

If you’re dreaming of a meaningful career change, especially within healthcare or tech, this episode shows what’s possible.

Resources from Kaylee:

LinkedIn

Podcasts

• Women at Work
• Beyond These Clinic Walls
• When Mommy Grows Up

Books

Susy Welch - Becoming You

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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We set goals for our careers, but have you ever set goals for parenthood?

In this episode, meet Amanda, a mom and rising corporate star, navigating the messy middle between career ambition and family life. Using the Mother’s Vision Exercise, she discovers how to define success on her own terms, balancing presence at home with professional fulfillment.

Amanda’s story shows that early motherhood-career chapters aren’t about closing doors, they’re about redefining ambition and exploring possibilities you might not have considered.

Resources:

Barbara Palmer and Your 4th Trimester

When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!