Balancing Ambitions Podcast

About Balancing Ambitions Podcast

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.

Publisher

Kim Menapace

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Oct 2024

Latest episode

12 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Apr 2026

   Kim's Boston Marathon Journey

   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. 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. Click this link to donate to Kim's Boston Marathon Fundraiser today (https://www.givengain.com/project/kim-raising-funds-for-family-reach-foundation-115054) Key Takeaways: Reconnection to the primal joy of running Importance of self image and mindset, especially for entrepreneurs Emotional and full circle significance of running Boston as a mother

2. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Rebuilding Confidence After Burnout with Angel Lee

   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. 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. 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. 00:00 – Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast 00:36 – Introducing Angel Lee 01:10 – Angel’s background and career journey 03:02 – Recognizing the early signs of burnout 05:40 – How burnout shows up in work and parenting 08:15 – Losing confidence and identity during burnout 11:22 – The pressure to keep pushing and “hold it all together” 14:05 – The turning point that forced a reset 17:30 – Learning to slow down without guilt 20:18 – Redefining ambition in different seasons of life 23:45 – Setting boundaries that actually stick 27:10 – Rebuilding confidence one decision at a time 30:40 – Advice for parents feeling exhausted or stuck 33:55 – What balance really means now 36:20 – Final thoughts and encouragement Connect with the Host: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions (https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions) TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace (https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace)

3. 

   10 Dec 2025

   How Lindsey Rodriguez Built Freedom Through STRs, Mindset, and Motherhood

   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. 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. 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. 00:00 – 01:05 — Opening & Lindsey’s Early Spark 01:05 – 02:28 — Exploring New Paths Beyond Corporate Life 02:28 – 03:15 — Leaving NYC During COVID & Their First House Hack 03:15 – 04:25 — Discovering Real Estate & Seeing the Upside 04:25 – 06:20 — Their Accidental Entry Into STRs 06:20 – 08:05 — Taking Risks, Fear, and Momentum 08:05 – 10:10 — Motherhood, Identity, and Emotional Growth 10:10 – 14:22 — Staying Grounded Through Big Life Shifts 14:22 – 17:40 — Creating a Home That Feels Expansive & Intentional 17:40 – 21:30 — Fear, Gratitude, and Trusting the Universe 21:30 – 24:30 — Alignment, Ambition & Identity Shifts 24:30 – 27:38 — The Reminder That Grounds Her: “In Another Universe…” 27:38 – 31:46 — Embracing Chaos & Letting Go of Perfection 31:46 – 33:10 — Unlearning Self-Doubt & Internal Criticism 33:10 – 35:00 — Why Negative Feedback Lands Stronger Than Praise 35:00 – 38:33 — Mindset Teachings That Changed Her Path 38:33 – 39:04 — The First Call That Shifted Everything 39:04 – 40:15 — Peace, Surrender & Letting Go of Control 40:15 – End — Final Reflections on Motherhood & AlignmentConnect with the Guest:https://www.instagram.com/lindzrodriguez (https://www.instagram.com/lindzrodriguez) Connect with the Host: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573846123108) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/balancingambitionspodcast/) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions (https://www.youtube.com/@BalancingAmbitions) TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace (https://www.tiktok.com/@kim_menapace)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

18,414

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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