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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?"

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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.

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When Mommy Grows Up

Crafting Your "Mother's Vision" and Defining Success on Your Terms: Amanda’s Story

October 21, 2025 • Becca Carnahan & Marie-Pier Tremblay from Next Chapter Careers

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We set goals for our careers, but have you ever set goals for parenthood?

In this episode, meet Amanda, a mom and rising corporate star, navigating the messy middle between career ambition and family life. Using the Mother’s Vision Exercise, she discovers how to define success on her own terms, balancing presence at home with professional fulfillment.

Amanda’s story shows that early motherhood-career chapters aren’t about closing doors, they’re about redefining ambition and exploring possibilities you might not have considered.

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Barbara Palmer and Your 4th Trimester

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