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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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The Simple Career Clarity Hack That Only Takes 15 Minutes: Maya's Story

November 04, 2025 • Becca Carnahan | Next Chapter Careers

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What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t in another job board scroll or another article, but in 15 minutes of quiet?

In this episode, Becca shares how intentional boredom helped one mom (and herself!) move from overwhelm to career clarity.

You’ll learn why silence sparks new ideas, how the brain uses boredom to connect the dots, and simple ways to build “boredom windows” into real mom-life.

Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what moves you forward.

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