When Mommy Grows Up

As moms, we love to inspire our kids to dream big dreams about who they’ll be as they grow up. But when is the last time you stopped to ask yourself, "Who am I going to be (next) as I grow up?"

The When Mommy Grows Up Podcast is the motherhood and career podcast for moms who need help defining what success looks like to them as mid-career professionals and parents, along with the support they need to go after it.

Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Finding flexible jobs, crafting a job you love, discovering your passions, crushing it at work, and getting kids off the bus! We’ll talk through it all.

Hosts (and fellow mom) Becca Carnahan of Next Chapter Careers takes your questions and provides practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs!

Send your stories and questions to podcast@nextchaptercareers.us.

Interested in sharing your insights as a guest on our podcast? Share your story here: https://forms.gle/iefCf9PTTu7kQtpc7

Podcasting since 2023 • 132 episodes

When Mommy Grows Up

Latest Episodes

Ep 132: An Introvert's Guide to Building Career Connections

Does the thought of networking make you want to hide in the bathroom... or skip the event altogether?If you're an introvert (or just someone who dreads awkward small talk), this episode is for you.In today's episode of When Mo...

July 07, 2026 • 17:51

Ep. 131: The Simple Question That Changed My Summers

What if working parent life did not have to look the way we were told it should? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, I share a story from 10 years ago, when a quiet conversation with my mom planted a question that changed everythin...

June 23, 2026 • 11:04

Ep. 130 Whose Voices Are Driving Your Life?

Whose opinions are shaping your biggest decisions, and do they really deserve a vote?In this episode, Becca introduces the powerful coaching exercise, Voices in the Room, and shares the story of a mom who realized she had been l...

June 09, 2026 • 15:22

Ep. 129: Returning to Work After a Career Pause - What I'd Pay For (and What I Wouldn't)

Returning to work after a career pause can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out where to invest your time and money.In this episode, career coach Becca Carnahan shares exactly what she would and wouldn't pay for...

June 02, 2026 • 20:56

Ep. 128: Is Part-Time Work Right For You?

The question "Is part-time work the answer?" comes up all the time for mid-career parents managing work and family needs. And in the summertime, while school is out, that question gets even louder. So let's talk about it!In this episode ...

May 26, 2026 • 19:46

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