L&R are Your Working Mom Friends, here for working women balancing career and family. This podcast offers career advice, professional development insights, and honest conversations on navigating corporate life. Whether you're a working mom or early in your career, join us for relatable stories and a supportive community to help you succeed at work and at home—because we've been there—and still are.
09: The Friendship Shift: Navigating Mom Life and Adult Relationships
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! Welcome to Your Working Mom Friends! In this episode, we're diving into the complex world of friendships as a mom. How does motherhood change your relationships? How do you navigate the guilt, time constraints, and shifting priorities that come with balancing kids, work, and friendships? We’re sharing personal stories, from navigating friendship breakups to embracing group texts as the new way to stay connected. You'll hear about the challenges...
8 Jan 2025
08: Grief, Family Dysfunction, and a Skinny Jeans Debate + Your Next Book Club/TV Series to Balance It All
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this deeply personal and unexpectedly candid episode, Michelle and Leah tackle the complexities of grief, family dysfunction, and finding moments of comfort amidst life’s chaos. Michelle opens up about the recent loss of her mother, sharing both the raw emotional moments and the absurd ones. L&R reflect on cultural norms around bereavement, the importance of building your personal village, and the emotional balancing act of motherhood, c...
31 Dec 2024
Bonus EP: Behind the Rebrand! The Influencer-Inspired Decision That Changed Everything!
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this short, 7-minute bonus episode, Michelle surprises Leah with a bold new idea: rebranding their podcast just weeks after finalizing a name. Inspired by an interview with Vivian Tu – Your Rich BFF – Michelle reflects on what she needed most as a new working mom. Join Michelle and Leah for a candid, behind-the-scenes moment as Michelle pitches the rebrand, sharing the spark behind the change and their vision for a space that feels like catc...
31 Dec 2024
04: Mastering Pushback: For Women Told They're "Aggressive" or "Too Quiet"
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this episode, LR and MK dive into the essential skill of pushback — which they define as offering your unique insights or opinions to spark healthy debate —specifically for women who are often labeled as “too aggressive” or told to “find their voice.” With opposite personalities, LR and MK share what they’ve learned over the years about pushing back strategically and effectively, highlighting approaches that work best for each personality ...
31 Dec 2024
06: The Office "Mean Girls": The Untold Story of Women at Work (Part 1)
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this revealing episode of Your Working Mom Friends, Leah and Michelle delve into the complex dynamics of women in the workplace. They challenge the traditional narratives around rivalry and competition, exploring how women can embrace healthy competition without targeting each other. Leah and Michelle share personal stories (good and bad examples) and actionable insights on how women can embrace healthy competition while building authentic,...
31 Dec 2024
05: Prioritizing Your Marriage + Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work + A Teen Parenting Hack
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this episode, Michelle and Leah get real about balancing work, marriage, and motherhood in today’s fast-paced world. We start with a candid discussion on why prioritizing your marriage/partnership over kids can create a stronger family foundation, despite the guilt of leaving the kids behind for some 1:1 time as a couple. Then, we dive into setting healthy boundaries at work and explore the shift from traditional work-life balance to work-li...
31 Dec 2024
03: Holiday Prep Two Ways: Neurotypical vs. Neurodivergent, and the Year MK Took to Process Her Diagnosis
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this episode* we discuss: - The Customer Experience - Giving Yourself Time To Process Something Difficult - Preparing for the Holidays 2 VERY DIFFERENT Ways (neurotypical vs. neurodivergent) - Doing & Saying the Nice Things We Think About *our last episode with sound issues since now we know the importance of headphones :)
31 Dec 2024
07: The Office "Mean Girls": The Untold Story of Women at Work (Part 2)
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this episode, Leah and Michelle dive deeper into the power of women supporting women, building on last week’s discussion. They explore personal stories of competition, collaboration, and the unconscious biases shaped by childhood experiences. Hear how one leader’s sabotage became a career-defining lesson and how another’s mentorship lit the path for future growth. The episode also touches on: Navigating leadership challenges: How building tr...
30 Dec 2024
02: Networking, Team Culture Tips, and the Viral 17 Diapers Movement!
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! In this episode we discuss: - How Networking Has Changed - Easy Ways to Get Started with Networking - Building Culture on Your Team - The TikTok Movement of 17 Diapers
30 Dec 2024
01: Meet Your New Work Friends: Secrets to Surviving the Day, Growing on LinkedIn, and 2 Secrets to Get Promoted at Work
Got a topic or question for us? Send us a text! Welcome to the pilot episode of Your Working Mom Friends! In this first episode, Michelle and Leah invite you into a one-of-a-kind relationship formed over a decade of working together at two different companies. Both seasoned leaders, Leah and Michelle share a bond built on shared experiences, countless projects, and the ups and downs of balancing corporate jobs with family life. Starting with personal routines and family life, Michelle and L...
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