Welcome you to the Balance is Bullshit Podcast: The Real Stories of Blending Motherhood and Career, where you can bring your whole self, not just your best self. Join us as we throw the illusion of finding the perfect work-life balance out the window and embrace the real experiences of mommas/caregivers/those pursuing motherhood making waves in their careers. It’s not all rainbows and roses when investing in building a career and a family. We won’t just get the highlight reel; we hold space ...
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I'm Aisha O'Reilly and my mission is to have safe spaces for moms to share their truths. We haven't been shown the full picture of motherhood, so this podcast is a collection of conversations with mothers sharing some of the untold stories of being a mom. Whether you're a first-time mom trying to figure out your new baby, a mommy to a toddler full of tantrums, trying to conceive, or a seasoned mom who parents her own way, know that you're not alone. You're not the only mama who doesn't fit t ...
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Ask Claire: advice and true stories on how to feel good while navigating life and motherhood
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Welcome! I am Claire Rinaldi! Not only am I your host for this podcast, but I am a mother of five, a wife, and your soon-to-be online friend & problem solver. Follow along as I share my modern day tips and tricks on topics such as health, wellness, energy, routine, organization, and navigating life with sensitive kids while running a business! I will even share with you my thought process on how I solve everyday problems that bring about the relief and movement you’ve been looking for! I rea ...
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This episode is for anyone that has ever struggled with confidence. I have thought a lot about when and how I wanted to share this story. Now is the time and YOU are the why. When I say there were ups and downs during my time off, this is a prime example of both in one story. It was a low low that brought me to a new high when it comes to the confi…
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This episode continues the series where I am sharing my reflections and learnings from my 11 month career break. There were ups and downs along the way and I wanted to share with you 4 key things that helped me move through the tough days. Can't wait to hear what you think!Από τον jessicagreenc
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In October 2023 I made the difficult but necessary decision to leave my well established corporate position. Being able to do this was a huge privilege that I am grateful for. But that does not mean it was easy. The time away from what made up so much of my identity - work - forced me to confront a lot about myself and evolve along the way. I start…
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EP 17 Jess Ringgenberg, Matrescence - a word you may not know but will make you feel seen, from Fortune 500 to business owner
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Matrescence If you are in any stage of motherhood - pursuit of motherhood, postpartum, middle motherhood, and you have never heard of this word - don’t walk, RUN to and learn a word that will make you feel SEEN. Jess Ringgenberg is a gift. You can hear the care, passion and expertise in her voice. She is an accredited coach, business owner, mother …
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EP 16 Maya Connet, The power of sponsors vs mentors, hiring based on skills, the road to running the show
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Maya Connet joins me to catch up! We worked together years ago and since our overlap she has gone on to grow through the leadership ranks at Clari and now runs the New Business Sales and Business Development organizations at Tropic. She shares how she's navigated her career, the 5 quantities she uses to evaluate sales candidates, the value of worki…
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A healthcare/research start, tech pivot turned entrepreneur who is now on a mission to help parents own more of their most valuable asset - TIME. Ashley joins us in lifting the cloak on her as a human. She is so poised as she talks through her experience navigating career, hitting tough patches, pulling herself back up and making the leap into entr…
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Veena Jetti is a mom of 2, founder and owner of 2 businesses, Forbes contributor and a great human being. Her businesses Vive Funds and MultiFi operate in the multifamily real estate investment and education space. With over a decade of experience, Veena has masterfully overseen the management of a staggering $1 billion+ in real estate assets, soli…
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EP 13 Lysa Cano, From entry level to VP, building authentic relationships and defining your why
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Lysa and her family are a few months into a huge move from California (with a full community filled with friends and family) to Texas (as their family of 4). They are on this adventure together in support of Lysas' career when she accepted a promotion to VP, Clinical Trials. In this episode we talk.. - What that move has been like - Having no shame…
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EP 12 Michelle Vu, anxiety, being a mom, boss and student at the same time, mat leave as a leader
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Michelle Vu is here! Michelle is a revenue leader, a mom of 2 littles, and an all-around awesome human. Like many of us, Michelle has a very full plate. As a mom and revenue leader, she decided to add an advanced degree to her experience. She so openly shares what it was like to make that decision, the tradeoff discussions with her partner, how she…
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EP 11 Shweta Jacob, Reimagine your path when 'your plan' doesn't go as expected, your title does not make you a failure
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Shweta is the youngest of four children and the first child to be born in Canada to an immigrant family. She shares the cultural pressure she felt growing up and how it impacted her crafting her plan and checklist for her life. As you might imagine (because many of us can relate), her plan didn't exactly go as planned. She experienced abandonment a…
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EP 10 Debra Senra, 'Don't wait for confidence and comfort to feel capable," getting confident making other people uncomfortable
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Do not sleep on this episode. Bookmark it. Save it. If you have to pause, come back. Debra Senra is a gift. This conversation made me feel seen and hopeful and reinforced how critical it is to show up authentically, own my vision, and say it out loud. It was a stark reminder that the right decision in work and in life can make someone else uncomfor…
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EP 9 Amanda Slavin, The education change our kids require, navigating loss and diagnosis's, working from "her kids home"
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ON THIS EPISODEYou'll hear two women who met in their 20s at college catch up on their crafted lives and relate to the tough stuff that contributed to the people and lives they lead today. I am honored to host Amanda Slavin. If you are an educator, a parent with kids either in the school systems today or that will be in the future, or just a human …
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EP 8 Hannah Burns Dunham, On personal capacity, earning respect in a male-dominated industry, the identity struggle when taking a career pause
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Hannah and I cover all the things... How being the 5th of 6 children shaped her into the mother and professional woman she is Choosing the chemical engineer path Looking around the workplace on her first day, saying, 'Truly, how did I get here?' Navigating a male-dominated industry - from assimilation to respect and authentic leadership Deciding to…
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EP 7 Samantha Manuel, Navigating unexpected time off and how those conversations look with kiddos, enoughness and the importance of mental health in customer success
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If you have ever struggled with imposter syndrome or had to (too frequently) ask yourself the question, am I enough? You aren’t alone. Samantha and I have, too. Samantha breaks down why she no longer subscribes to the idea of imposter syndrome and how she intentionally tackles moments of self-doubt. Ever been out of work or taken a break from your …
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Join me as I reflect on some of the recent conversations and reading. This week, I share my shifting thoughts on using 'You're a superwoman!' as a compliment. I came to this conclusion to support the person and because of the example 'being a superhero' sets for our kids. I don't want these '10 Minute Talks' to be one-way. I want to hear from you. …
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EP 5 Kesh Shannon, Infusing family history into parenting, breaking through a glass ceiling, dry cleaning is here
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Kesh Shannon is a colleague who started as a colleague but quickly became a friend and mentor. We are so lucky to hear from her today. She graciously shares how she infuses her family history into the way she parents, her career path, and how she broke through the glass ceiling that had her stalled, how she and her husband work together to decide o…
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Are you sick of feeling like you can't figure out how to have ambition and health? Kristine joins us to chat all things from childhood trauma and limiting beliefs to defining your vision of success & embracing sh*t hit-the-fan moments; you will want to listen! Female Founder House: Subscribe now!Από τον jessicagreenc
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EP 3 Jaime Diglio, Stop saying sorry, head trash & your war vs win room
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Jaime has an immensely successful career and is a mom of 2 but it hasn't come without its struggles. Listen to learn more about how she had early conversations with her kids about working, embracing non-linear steps in your career, Jaimes' physical breaking point as a mom of 2 and how she turned this moment into a WIN for so many. Follow Jaime and …
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EP 2 Tiffany Heimpel, on confidence, everyone is the star of their own movie, from career above all to loving motherhood
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If you need energy and a dose of advice that will boost your confidence or at least bring down your fears? You need to listen to Tiffany. The authenticity she brings to her journey and pivots along the way has so much to offer. For more of Tiffany or HireGuide, follow her on LinkedIn!Από τον jessicagreenc
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Take a listen to hear what we're all about. We're so happy you're here.Από τον jessicagreenc
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Our host, Aisha O'Reilly, safely gave birth to her third child...or so she'd thought. She's finally sharing her traumatic birth story and how she's spent the past year healing. Watch the episode on YouTube Save the Date for the first The Whole Mama event: Sunday, 12th November 2023 in Johannesburg . ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted b…
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Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, host of Baby Brunch podcast is sharing her two-fold motherhood journey. The first of becoming a stepmother to her husband's two children and then as a biological mom to her daughters. Watch the episode and behind the scenes on YouTube. Please follow Elana on social media: Instagram: @elanaafrika ----- The Whole Mama Show is…
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Yolenda Jawe was excited to meet her first baby, until her planned natural birth became a traumatic c-section. She's sharing how she experienced medical abuse by the nurses who were supposed to take care of her. Watch the episode on YouTube Please follow Yolenda on social media: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X: @yolzchannel YouTube: https://www.youtu…
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Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile is sharing what is one of the MOST UNTOLD STORY of motherhood: how and why she had two abortions between having her children. Watch the episode on YouTube. Please follow Gao on social media: Instagram: @mommy_feminist TikTok: @mom_feminist ----- The Whole Mama Show is created and hosted by Aisha O'Reilly, a creative entrepren…
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For Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Nthabiseng Mathole is sharing her journey in first-time motherhood including how she, despite trying everything, had to stop breastfeeding her child earlier than she planned to. Watch the episode on YouTube: Please follow Nthabiseng on social media: Instagram: @nthabisengmathole YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@n…
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Sibulelo Manamatela did the exact thing everyone expects to show mother's love: she sacrificed herself for her children. She'd now finding herself after motherhood. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKh6I5flY5E Please follow Sibulelo on social media: Instagram: @sibsmans YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sibsmans ----- T…
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Karabo Mokoena was surprised by quite a few things: her first pregnancy, postpartum care and how much of her own childhood trauma would resurface. She's sharing how she has to heal her inner child and mother wound while raising her own children. Watch the episode & extras on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpH4T0cKLMw Please follow Karabo on social media…
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Rachel Wakesho was happily planning her dream wedding, when a surprise pregnancy rocked her world. She's sharing her shock, signs and symptoms of her ectopic pregnancy and how she healed from devastating loss. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKh6I5flY5E Please follow Rachel on social media: Instagram: @ms__wakesho & @T…
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Joey Dlamini is a social worker, author, mother, wife and content creator. She's sharing how she used to use physical discipline with her children but has realised it's not a conscious way of raising her children. She is now a gentle parenting advocate. Please follow her on social media: @Joeydlamini | @UnlearningwithJoey Instagram: @joeydlamini ht…
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Vongai Mapho is a well-known digital content creator and entrepreneur. She's a first-time mom, sharing her inspiring motherhood story including how she experienced heartbreaking pregnancy loss, dealing with postpartum anxiety, and taking care of her maternal mental health. Please follow her on social media: @Vongai.Mapho Her store is Dream Apparel:…
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Pandemic pregnancies and Covid birth stories from around the world. Under normal circumstances, having a baby is an overwhelming time in a woman's life. Being pregnant in 2020 looked very different to other times. The weight of the global pandemic has added a new level of stress, uncertainty and loneliness for many women globally. Our stories need …
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Our host, Aisha O’Reilly is finally sharing how she beat postpartum depression, after hiding it for so long. You can find Aisha on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @aishaandlife and her blog aishaandlife.com. Get 30% off NUK First Micro Express Steriliser: Use the Promo Code ‘AISHAME30’ on nuk.co.za. Discount valid from 16/04/2021 - 16/05/2…
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Onyi is sharing how she shows up for her children differently. You can find Onyi on her blog https://sincerelyonyi.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok @sincerelyonyi. Get 15% off NUK First Choice Jolie Manual Breast Pump: Use the Promo Code ‘AISHAJBP15’ on nuk.co.za. Discount valid from 09/04/2021 - 09/05/2021 LET'S CHAT:…
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Tina is spilling the beans on how having kids affected her relationship with her husband. You can find Tina on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube @herlifesparkles and her podcast Life Partner Gang. Her website: herslifesparkles.com. Get 15% off NUK First Choice breast milk containers: Use the promo code ‘AISHABMC15’ on nuk.co.za. Di…
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Aisha Baker is sharing how she finally accepted her postpartum body. You can find Aisha on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter @bakedonline and her blog https://bakedonline.co.za Let's chat: @aishaandlife #thewholemama #wholemama
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Meghan is sharing her experience of being a white mother raising mixed-race children in America. You can find Meghan on her website: www.meghanjoyyancy.com and her Instagram @meghanjoytoday. Let's chat: drop me a line on any social media platform @aishaandlife #thewholemamaΑπό τον Aisha O'Reilly
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Mapalo is sharing how she stood up for herself at a time when so many of us are at our most vulnerable. You can find Mapalo on Instagram @MapaloMakhu, Facebook Woman & Finance, Twitter @WomanandFinance, YouTube Mapalo Makhu. Let's chat: @aishaandlife on all platforms #TheWholeMamaΑπό τον Aisha O'Reilly
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Sam and Charlene of The Great Equalizer podcast are sharing their stories of when they forgot to put themselves first, and unknowingly ignored signs of major health scares. You can find them on their podcast The Great Equalizer; Instagram @thegreatequalizerpodcast and their website: www.thegreatequalizer.co.za LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platf…
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Dimpho is sharing the many times people have tried to shame her. You can find Dimpho on Instagram @d_maponyane and YouTube Dimpho Maponyane. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemamaΑπό τον Aisha O'Reilly
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Genevieve is sharing her honest experience of being a White mother to a Black son in South Africa. You can find Genevieve on Instagram and Facebook @graceandkindred. LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemamaΑπό τον Aisha O'Reilly
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Breastfeeding isn’t always a walk in the park. Phumeza is sharing why she found breastfeeding challenging. You can find Phumeza on Instagram & Twitter @phumeza_shh ; her website sistahoodhour.com and email: sistahoodhour@gmail.com LET'S CHAT: @aishaandlife on all platforms | BLOG: aishaandlife.com #thewholemama…
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