74 - Permission to Pivot: Amanda Davis on Risk, Growth, and Motherhood
Welcome to Season 2 where I'm sitting down with everyday working moms to ask them how they do it! We're pulling back the curtain on morning routines, work responsibilities, getting help, sharing the mental load, and so much more. In this conversation, I sit down with my former manager and friend, Amanda Davis, to talk about the real-life juggle of growing a career while raising a family. Amanda is a mom of four (including twins!) and currently leads a sales team. We reminisce about our early days working together in tech—navigating mergers and maternity leaves—and then dive into what life looks like for her now. Amanda shares how she and her husband encourage independence with their kids, the lessons she’s learned from taking big career and business risks, and how she makes time for both her professional ambitions and personal passions. We also talk openly about asking for help, leaning on community, and giving yourself permission to pivot when a job no longer fits your season of life. If you’ve ever wondered how another working mom manages the chaos of school mornings, sports schedules, and career transitions, this episode is for you. ========================== 🔗 Links & Resources: ========================== Get your ticket to Stress Less This Holiday and plan the season with me! Learn more about coaching with Katelyn ========================== 📲 Stay Connected! ========================== 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching tips & other resources ➡️ Subscribe to Working Mom Wednesday newsletter 📸 Follow me on Instagram for working mom inspo ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if this episode made you rethink about how you balance work and life as a working mom, send it to a friend!
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73 - The Holiday Rollercoaster: How to Protect Your Time When Life Speeds Up
It's never too early to start planning. In fact, I highly recommend it! As we step into the final stretch of the year, it’s easy to feel the pressure of a full calendar, holiday planning, and unfinished goals. In this episode, I’m sharing why the start of Q4 can feel like sitting at the top of a rollercoaster—and how you can take back control before the ride speeds up. You’ll learn simple ways to set intentions, plan ahead, and create a season you’ll actually enjoy (without the stress and burnout). And if you'd like me to learn my holiday planning framework and have me guide you through the process step-by-step, join me and a community of working moms on November 6th for Stress Less This Holiday. Learn more and get your ticket at www.themothernurture.com/holiday. ========================== 🔗 Links & Resources: ========================== Stress Less This Holiday workshop on Nov 6th Tidbyt (sorry I think it's sold out!) Episode 60 - Tired of Not Following Through? ========================== 📲 Stay Connected! ========================== 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching tips & other resources ➡️ Subscribe to Working Mom Wednesday newsletter 📸 Follow me on Instagram for working mom inspo ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if this episode made you rethink about how you balance work and life as a working mom, send it to a friend!
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72 - Finding Downtime: 10 Intentional Things To Do While You Wait
As working moms, downtime often feels non-existent—but what if you had more of it than you think? In this episode, Katelyn reveals how to spot those hidden pockets of waiting time in your day and use them intentionally. From simple ways to recharge to small steps toward your bigger goals, you’ll walk away with practical ideas that really add up. ========================== 🔗 Links & Resources: ========================== Episode 28 - How Tracking Your Time Helps You Find More Of It Meditation Apps - Headspace // Calm // Insight Timer Learn more about coaching Follow Katelyn on IG ========================== 📲 Stay Connected! ========================== 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching tips & other resources ➡️ Subscribe to Working Mom Wednesday newsletter 📸 Follow me on Instagram for working mom inspo ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if this episode made you rethink about how you balance work and life as a working mom, send it to a friend!
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71 - Am I a Good Mom? The Question Behind Comparison
Have you ever looked at another mom and wondered if you're doing a good job? In this episode, Katelyn explores why comparison sneaks in so easily—at the restaurant, in the school pickup line, or even during casual conversations—and how it chips away at your confidence. She shares real-life stories and practical ways to shift from comparison to curiosity — helping you trust your own decisions, strengthen your community, and parent with more ease and confidence. 👉 Listen in to learn how to catch comparison in the moment and turn it into something far more powerful. ========================== 🔗 Links & Resources: ========================== Learn more about 1:1 coaching ========================== 📲 Stay Connected! ========================== 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching tips & other resources ➡️ Subscribe to Working Mom Wednesday newsletter 📸 Follow me on Instagram for working mom inspo ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if this episode made you rethink about how you balance work and life as a working mom, send it to a friend!
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70 - 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Friendships This Season
Friendship often slips to the back burner when you're in survival mode. In this episode, Katelyn shares five practical takeaways from the book Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb to help you strengthen old friendships or build new ones. From setting friendship goals to showing up, automating things, doubling up on errands, and even asking for help, you’ll walk away with simple, doable ways to create the deeper connections you’ve been craving. ========================== 🔗 Links & Resources: ========================== Episode 25 - Navigating Endless School Closings & Sick Days Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb Learn more about life & executive coaching with Katelyn ========================== 📲 Stay Connected! ========================== 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching tips & other resources ➡️ Subscribe to Working Mom Wednesday newsletter 📸 Follow me on Instagram for working mom inspo ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ New episodes drop every Tuesday! Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. And if this episode made you rethink about how you balance work and life as a working mom, send it to a friend!
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