Her Next Chapters
This podcast is for moms with an empty nest on the horizon who are reclaiming & redefining their identity outside of motherhood, which might include a job search. On this show we’ll have raw conversations about our ever-changing roles as moms, hear from women who restarted their careers, and share tactical tips for a successful job search after a career break.
Podcasting since 2023 • 96 episodes
Her Next Chapters
Latest Episodes
96. Your Unpaid Labor Deserves Recognition and Rest This Labor Day
Labor Day celebrates all forms of work, including the unpaid labor that maintains households and communities. The unpaid work we do builds valuable skills that can translate to professional opportunities when positioned correctly on resumes.
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95. Back-to-School Season: Time for a Career Reset for Moms
Your next chapter starts now. Back-to-school isn’t just for kids. I share what this season looks like in my home right now: a son starting his final semester of college, another settling into his first rental for sophomore year, and a d...
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94. From Teacher to Solopreneur: Becky McCleery’s Tips for Starting a Business While Raising a Family
I usually talk about careers in the context of landing a great job—but in this episode, we’re expanding the conversation to include building your own business.My guest this week, Becky McCleery, went from teaching fourth-grade to running...
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93. The 5 Whys Technique (And Why You Should Try It Today)
In this episode, I share the powerful mindset exercise that helped me uncover the real reason I wanted to return to work after a 13-year career break. Learn how the “5 Whys” technique—originally developed at Toyota—can help you gain cl...
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