Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast, where we support and inspire those juggling family, work, side hustles, and personal care. Join host Kim Menapace, a corporate woman by day and entrepreneur by night, as she shares insights from her own journey and other high achievers. Subscribe and tune in weekly for stories, tips, and community.
Balancing Ambitions Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Kim Menapace
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Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast, where we support and inspire those juggling family, work, side hustles, and personal care. Join host Kim Menapace, a corporate woman by day and entrepreneur by night, as she shares insights from her own journey and other high achievers. Subscribe and tune in weekly for stories, tips, and community.
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Recent Episodes
April 12, 2026
Kim's Boston Marathon Journey
<p>Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast! In this special solo episode, Kim Menapace shares a heartfelt journey that’s been years in the making. Kim opens up about her lifelong dream to run the Boston Marathon, a dream that's finally coming true in 2026. She gets into her earliest memories of cheering on family members along the iconic marathon route, recounts both triumphs and setbacks from her college days at Boston College, and discusses the challenges of overcoming injury and an eating disorder.</p><p>As Kim sets out to run the marathon through a charity she’s been connected to for years, listeners will hear about her fundraising efforts, the power of community, and the deep meaning this race holds for her. You’ll also get an inside look at the incredible work of Family Reach Foundation, an organization supporting families during cancer treatment and why Kim feels a personal connection to their mission. With a blend of vulnerability, determination, and inspiration, this episode invites you to celebrate ambition, resilience, and the beauty of coming full circle in life.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.givengain.com/project/kim-raising-funds-for-family-reach-foundation-115054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Click this link to donate to Kim's Boston Marathon Fundraiser today</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Reconnection to the primal joy of running</p></li><li><p>Importance of self image and mindset, especially for entrepreneurs</p></li><li><p>Emotional and full circle significance of running Boston as a mother</p></li></ul>
December 29, 2025
Rebuilding Confidence After Burnout with Angel Lee
<p></p><p>In this episode of Balancing Ambitions, Angel Lee opens up about her journey through burnout, identity loss, and rebuilding confidence as a working parent. Angel shares what burnout really looked like in her life, how it impacted her work and motherhood, and the moment she realized something had to change.</p><p>The conversation explores the pressure many parents feel to “do it all,” the guilt that comes with slowing down, and how redefining success can lead to a healthier and more sustainable version of ambition. Angel offers honest insights on setting boundaries, trusting yourself again, and allowing growth to look different in each season of life.</p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that ambition doesn’t disappear when priorities shift—it evolves. For parents navigating exhaustion, self-doubt, or major life transitions, Angel’s story offers reassurance, perspective, and practical encouragement.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00 – Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast</strong> <strong>00:36 – Introducing Angel Lee</strong> <strong>01:10 – Angel’s background and career journey</strong> <strong>03:02 – Recognizing the early signs of burnout</strong> <strong>05:40 – How burnout shows up in work and parenting</strong> <strong>08:15 – Losing confidence and identity during burnout</strong> <strong>11:22 – The pressure to keep pushing and “hold it all together”</strong> <strong>14:05 – The turning point that forced a reset</strong> <strong>17:30 – Learning to slow down without guilt</strong> <strong>20:18 – Redefining ambition in different seasons of life</strong> <strong>23:45 – Setting boundaries that actually stick</strong> <strong>27:10 – Rebuilding confidence one decision at a time</strong> <strong>30:40 – Advice for parents feeling exhausted or stuck</strong> <strong>33:55 – What balance really means now</strong> <strong>36:20 – Final thoughts and encouragement</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with the Host:</strong></p><p>Facebook -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108"><u> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108</u></a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/</u></a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions</u></a></p><p>TikTok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace</u></a></p><p><br></p>
December 10, 2025
How Lindsey Rodriguez Built Freedom Through STRs, Mindset, and Motherhood
<p></p><p>In this episode of Balancing Ambitions, Lindsey (Schmidt) Rodriguez shares the deeply personal journey that led her into real estate, short-term rentals, and a completely transformed way of living. From navigating New York City lockdowns in a 400-square-foot studio with her husband, to discovering financial freedom through house hacking, Lindsey opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped her family’s trajectory.</p><p>Lindsey also reflects on the mindset work that changed everything. The shift from survival mode to alignment, and the “missing piece” she discovered when learning to operate from trust, intuition, and a higher sense of purpose.</p><p>As a mom of two little ones, she speaks candidly about the chaos, beauty, and gratitude of motherhood. She shares the nightly reminder that grounds her — a simple piece of art in her hallway that reads, “In another universe, I’m dreaming of this life right here.” It’s a conversation about ambition, identity, family, and the power of choosing the life you want.</p><p><strong>00:00 – 01:05 — Opening & Lindsey’s Early Spark</strong> <strong>01:05 – 02:28 — Exploring New Paths Beyond Corporate Life</strong> <strong>02:28 – 03:15 — Leaving NYC During COVID & Their First House Hack</strong> <strong>03:15 – 04:25 — Discovering Real Estate & Seeing the Upside</strong> <strong>04:25 – 06:20 — Their Accidental Entry Into STRs</strong> <strong>06:20 – 08:05 — Taking Risks, Fear, and Momentum</strong> <strong>08:05 – 10:10 — Motherhood, Identity, and Emotional Growth</strong> <strong>10:10 – 14:22 — Staying Grounded Through Big Life Shifts</strong> <strong>14:22 – 17:40 — Creating a Home That Feels Expansive & Intentional</strong> <strong>17:40 – 21:30 — Fear, Gratitude, and Trusting the Universe</strong> <strong>21:30 – 24:30 — Alignment, Ambition & Identity Shifts</strong> <strong>24:30 – 27:38 — The Reminder That Grounds Her: “In Another Universe…”</strong> <strong>27:38 – 31:46 — Embracing Chaos & Letting Go of Perfection</strong> <strong>31:46 – 33:10 — Unlearning Self-Doubt & Internal Criticism</strong> <strong>33:10 – 35:00 — Why Negative Feedback Lands Stronger Than Praise</strong> <strong>35:00 – 38:33 — Mindset Teachings That Changed Her Path</strong> <strong>38:33 – 39:04 — The First Call That Shifted Everything</strong> <strong>39:04 – 40:15 — Peace, Surrender & Letting Go of Control</strong> <strong>40:15 – End — Final Reflections on Motherhood & AlignmentConnect with the Guest:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindzrodriguez"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lindzrodriguez</u></a></p><p><strong>Connect with the Host:</strong></p><p>Facebook -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108"><u> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108</u></a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/</u></a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions</u></a></p><p><br>TikTok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace</u></a></p>
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