Welcome to a podcast designed for ambitious women who refuse to choose between family and career success. Join Michelle Rivera as she interviews successful entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of building thriving businesses while prioritizing their homes, health, marriages, and children. Through candid conversations, Michelle uncovers the strategies, decisions, and daily routines that enable these inspiring women to have it all. From practical tips to heartfelt discussions, each episode blends meaningful insights with lighthearted moments, showing you how to create your own version of success—both at home and in business.
Finding Balance: My Journey with PCOS, Perimenopause, and Thyroid Issues
In this intimate and powerful episode, I open up about my personal health journey dealing with PCOS, perimenopause, and thyroid issues while balancing life as a homeschooling mom and podcaster. Learn how I discovered these conditions, their impact on daily life, and the practical strategies I've developed to manage my health without sacrificing family responsibilities. This raw and honest conversation offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling to prioritize their health while caring for others.
Take Aways
takeaways
Health is not negotiable; prioritize it.
PCOS can be linked to autoimmune issues.
Self-care is essential and not selfish.
Managing energy levels requires dietary adjustments.
Morning routines can significantly impact daily life.
Setting boundaries is crucial for mental health.
Delegating tasks can alleviate stress.
Rest periods are necessary for recovery.
This also includes how to find relaxation at local vacation spots (for me that's Dale Hollow Lake)
Community support is vital for health journeys.
Adaptation in homeschooling can lead to better outcomes
1 Feb 2025
Jo Stone: Breaking Free From Burnout
In this compelling episode of Women Who Work From Home, host Michelle Rivera sits down with Jo, a former executive who shares her raw journey from corporate burnout to discovering authentic work-life alignment. After checking all the traditional success boxes—executive role, beautiful home, family life—Jo found herself in the hospital, mistaking burnout for an autoimmune disease. This wake-up call led to profound insights about the "Triple P Trifecta" of self-sabotage: perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing.
Through candid discussion, Jo reveals how women's natural "diffuse awareness" impacts their work-from-home experience and why traditional productivity advice often fails them. She challenges listeners to redefine success on their own terms, offering practical strategies for setting boundaries and prioritizing rest alongside achievement. This episode is essential listening for any woman feeling trapped in the "having it all" treadmill while working from home.
Key topics include:
Recognizing and breaking free from burnout
Managing work-from-home boundaries as a parent
Understanding female-specific productivity patterns
Transforming self-sabotaging behaviors
Building sustainable success without sacrifice
How To Connect With Jo:
Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/book
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonejoanne/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbalanceinstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne/
Additional Marketing Resources referenced:
Utilize In-Person Networking: While you may work from home, you don't have to STAY at home. Leveraging marketing events for yourself like renting a photobooth for a networking event develops connections that remain powerful business builders, especially in service-based industries.
Where To Find The Women Who Work From Home Podcast:
Podcast website: https://women-who-work-from-home.castos.com/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/womenwhoworkfromhomepod
PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17370436967877543bd7f95a7
28 Jan 2025
Kelly Schuknecht: Empowering Women To Work
In this inspiring episode, Kelly Schuknecht shares her 18-year journey of working from home while raising three children. From navigating early days of remote work with toddlers to building a successful career in publishing and marketing, Kelly offers practical wisdom on creating work-life boundaries, maximizing productivity, and maintaining professional growth. She reveals her favorite productivity tools and time management strategies, including creative childcare solutions and home office setups. Kelly's story demonstrates how women can pursue meaningful careers while being present for their families, providing valuable insights for anyone considering the work-from-home lifestyle.
We talk about:
• How to create a flexible work schedule with young children, including creative solutions like maximizing gym daycare time for focused work
• Practical tips for setting up an effective home office space, even with limited room (including Kelly's transition from a loft to repurposing a bedroom)
• Time management strategies using block scheduling and color-coded calendars to balance family commitments and work deadlines
• The importance of having dedicated work time and realistic expectations when working from home with kids
• Productivity tools and systems, including how to use Todoist with the "Getting Things Done" methodology
• Ways to establish clear boundaries between work and personal life, including the value of a dedicated workspace
Taking inspiration from her time in the restaurant industry, it was important for that business to create relevant content. You can take a look at SaveFryOil as an example of a brand that's also creating a lot of great commercial restaurant content.
• The evolution of remote work opportunities and how the landscape has changed over the past 18 years
• Tips for maintaining professional growth while working from home, including the importance of delegation
• Must-have home office items that boost productivity (like the ReMarkable tablet for digital note-taking)
• How to balance career ambitions with family life without sacrificing either
To Connect With Kelly:
Beyond the Bestseller Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bestseller/id1780870099
Website: http://www.kellyschuknecht.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebestseller
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyschuknecht
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorcoachingwithkelly
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kellyschuknecht
Resources and Links From Today's Podcast:
GTD + TODOIST Blog Post: https://kellyschuknecht.com/2021/01/26/gtd-with-todoist/
Google Calendar: https://google.calendar.com
Remarkable Tablet: https://remarkable.com
6 Jan 2025
Women Who Work From Home: A New Perspective
In the inaugural episode of the Women Who Work From Home podcast, host Michelle Rivera introduces the concept of balancing work and family life for women. She discusses the societal pressures women face regarding career and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of pursuing both. Michelle shares her personal journey of navigating motherhood while maintaining a career, and sets the stage for future conversations with women who successfully balance these aspects of their lives.
Takeaways
Women are increasingly questioning traditional roles and expectations.
The podcast aims to support women who want to balance work and family.
Michelle emphasizes the importance of authenticity in these conversations.
There is a growing trend of women opting out of hustle culture.
Motherhood and career can coexist without sacrificing one for the other.
The podcast will feature interviews with women who are successfully managing both.
Michelle's personal journey reflects the struggles many women face.
The conversation is not about which choice is better, but about exploring options.
Listeners are encouraged to share their stories and suggestions for guests.
The podcast aims to create a supportive community for women working from home.
Resources Mentioned
Mind and Body Medspa
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Women Who Work From Home Podcast02:24 Challenging Traditional Gender Roles06:41 The Balance of Work and Family Life09:10 Personal Journey and Insights11:58 Looking Ahead: Future Conversations
Social Media
Find Michelle on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mishrivera_
24 Dec 2024
Trailer: Women Who Work From Home With Michelle Rivera
In this debut episode, host Michelle Rivera shares her personal journey from a beauty professional in Orange County, California, to a work-from-home mom in Tennessee. She introduces her new podcast dedicated to featuring women who successfully balance career and family life from home. Michelle discusses her transition through various roles—from beauty professional to social media manager to homeschool mom—and outlines what listeners can expect: authentic conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories from women who are building careers without sacrificing family time. Future episodes will showcase entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, and business owners who are redefining work-life balance from their home offices.
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