Life planning strategies aren't just about organizing your calendar—they're about designing a life where your ambition and motherhood coexist without constant overwhelm. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions without a clear roadmap…only to end each day wondering if you're making progress on what truly matters, this episode is for you. In today's episode of Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life, I'm walking you through 6 life planning strategies specifically designed for women in STEM, helping you move from winging it to getting your life back on track—not by doing more, but by creating a purpose-driven life plan that aligns your daily decisions with your long-term vision. What You'll Learn: 🗝️ The critical mistake keeping you stuck 🗝️ How to vision-cast with the same clarity you use in grant applications 🗝️ Building a navigation system that serves all parts of you 🗝️ Strategic planning that reverse-engineers your vision into actionable steps 🗝️ The difference between goals as sport vs. goals that fuel your entire life 🗝️ The techniques to ensure your calendar finally reflects your priorities 🗝️ Why systems and routines are critical for achievement This is about intentional living—finally creating a roadmap that honors both your professional ambitions and your family without feeling like you're constantly sacrificing one for the other. If you've been feeling scattered and craving a structured approach to turn your ideal life into your real life, this episode will show you exactly where to start. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:01):  🤩 Listener Review 🤩 (3:02): Why feeling "off track" isn't your fault—you're just operating without a roadmap (7:07): Strategy #1 - Self-discovery (9:37): Strategy #2 - Vision casting (13:29): Strategy #3 - Strategic planning (16:29): Strategy #4 - Goals as a journey during motherhood (18:15): Strategy #5 - Time alignment (20:32): Strategy #6 - Systems (23:51): Recap   → → → Ready to turn your ideal life into real life with a clear plan? My Designed Life Method is what you need. This is a 1:1 program for women in STEM who want a roadmap for creating impact while prioritizing family. Claim your Free Call 📞 with Anokhi now!   Episodes Mentioned: ⏮️ For starting self-discovery - EP 1: Busy Yet Restless? 3 Ways to Find Purpose as a Mom | Life Planning Skills ⏮️ For vision casting - EP 91: What is Your Dream? The Top 5 Vision Planning Methods to Design Your Ideal Mom Life ⏮️ Mom-centric framework for goals - EP 57: Personal Growth Plan For Moms | How to MASTER Goals in Your Life Plan ⏮️ Start here for the Systems Explained Series - EP 79: Beyond Productivity: #1 Way to Not Always Be "On" as a Mom [Part 1]   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family   FOLLOW 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Follow & Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Your work-life balance isn't about doing less—it's about doing what matters most. But when "pushing through" becomes your default, when slowing down feels risky, and when guilt takes over, then burnout isn't far behind. In this episode, I'm sharing why slowing down with purpose is the most strategic move you can make as an ambitious mom. I'll walk you through the 4 C's that rest creates—Calm, Creativity, Clarity, and Connection—and show you how intentional rest protects your long-term goals instead of derailing them. This isn't about quitting or falling behind. It's about giving yourself permission to pause so you can show up as your best self—for your family, your work, and yourself. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why slowing down isn't risky for your goals How to know when to change the pace of your work The cultural expectations fuel guilt about rest—and why that guilt isn't based in reality How to slow down or plan an intentional rest in a way that fuels productivity and growth The 4C’s of rest If you're ready to build a life with both ambition and breathing room, this episode will show you exactly where to start. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:39): 🌟 Listener Review 🌟 (3:32): Why pushing through backfires (14:38): Where guilt about pausing work really comes from (22:10): How to slow down with purpose and during a busy season and what this means for your long-term goals (28:23): The 4 C's of rest (32:05): Recap Resources Mentioned: 🎧 Minimum viable day: (Jump to 14:27) EP 19: 4 Work‑Life Balance Rules for Ambitious Moms Who Refuse to Choose Between Goals and Family Time 🎧 Information management system: EP 64: 3 Systems to Turn Cluttered Notes into Productive Learning & Decision Making → → → Ready to turn your ideal life into real life with a clear plan? My Designed Life Method is what you need. This is a 1:1 coaching program designed specifically for women in STEM who want a roadmap for pursuing their big ideas while prioritizing family. Claim your Free Alignment Call 📞 with Anokhi now! I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family FOLLOW 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Follow & Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Is work-life balance really impossible for high-achieving moms? This milestone 100th episode reveals the truth: balance isn't a 50/50 split—it's about creating intentional systems, clear boundaries, and aligned decisions that let you show up fully in every role. After interviewing a dozen brilliant, high-achieving women—from productivity experts to PhD researchers to CEOs—a powerful consensus emerged: work-life balance is not a myth. It's a lived experience built on life planning, not perfection. If you're a professionally-trained mom who feels stuck juggling parenting, household duties, work, and that invisible web of responsibilities with limited time—leaving no space for pursuing your dreams—this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: (0:00): Welcome to Episode 100! Debunking the work-life balance myth (3:54): ⭐️ Listener review ⭐️ (4:37): The 3 problems: overload, guilt, and unclear direction (7:09): Why high-achieving moms feel disconnected and lost (10:56): Insights from expert interviews - Systems, body regulation, and boundaries as balance foundations (14:49): What balance really means (and it’s not) (18:59): The life planning framework & next step This Episode Is For You If: You're a highly-skilled, degreed mom who feels like you must choose between being a good mother and pursuing meaningful work You're tired of hearing "work-life balance is impossible" and want a realistic, personalized approach You want to create a life where you can be everything you need to be for your kids, your career, and yourself You're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, over-scheduled, and overlooked Resources Mentioned: → → → Ready to fast‑track your ambitions during motherhood with a clear plan? Use my science-based Designed Life Method and get a custom action plan that fits your busy schedule—spots are limited, so claim yours at solveformom.com/book-life-planning 👀 Want a sneak peek? Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 🎧 Referenced Episodes: EP 50: Feeling Lost? How Self-Discovery Helped Me Find Purpose at My Most Difficult Stage of Motherhood I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, feedback, or ambitious goal to share? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family 📍 Follow @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //  

Are you a high-achieving mom feeling disconnected from your successful self? Struggling with decision fatigue and competing priorities while trying to balance career ambitions and motherhood? In today's episode, I explain what a life planning strategist does and how personalized life planning can help you feel like yourself again—with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap that actually works for your life. This episode is for ambitious moms in science, tech, research, or any professional field who are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start making visible progress on the goals that matter most—without sacrificing family time or losing yourself in the process. In today's episode, I share: What a life planning strategist actually does Why life planning matters for high-achieving moms The 3 phases of my Designed Life Method How to create focused execution, better family time, and steady progress toward your big ideas—even with a packed schedule If you're ready to turn your ideal life into your real life and stop feeling stuck between who you were and who you want to become, hit play and let's design a life that honors both your ambitions and your family! →→→ Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a Free Alignment Audit call 📞 with Anokhi now! In this no-obligation 30-minute call, we’ll surface your core desire, pinpoint areas for aligned action, and evaluate if my 1:1 Designed Life Method is the right catalyst for you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (1:58): 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:21): Streamlining your goals at work, home, and for personal growth (5:35): What is a life plan? (10:04): What is a life planning strategist? (11:49): How can professional women benefit from a life planning strategist? (13:28): Design your life in 3 steps (18:55): Wrap-up I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Your days are jam-packed with endless to-do lists and unfinished tasks—managing pickups, projects, and everyone else's schedules. And somehow you're still supposed to plan a career change? This episode is your reset. I'm walking you through the exact life planning tools I use to reclaim control of my day and make consistent progress toward the career I want without feeling like I'm constantly putting my own needs and dreams on hold. From shifting your mindset about time to using a simple 3-column life-planning framework to creating color-coded calendar blocks, these are the strategies that will help you regain control of your day, prioritize your dreams, and blend success and motherhood. If you cannot find even 5 minutes for yourself in your packed schedule and you're experiencing overwhelm at the thought of learning new skills while managing family responsibilities, this episode will show you how to take strategic action in the time you already have. You'll learn how to: Reframe "I don't have time" into "I choose how my time serves me"—putting yourself back in the driver's seat Use a Reality Check exercise to turn big career goals into doable steps that fit your real schedule Schedule your time correctly so progress becomes consistent, not accidental You don't need a perfect schedule to make career change momentum—but you do need a life planning tools to help you take time for yourself and your goals. This episode will give you the clarity and confidence you've been craving to finally move toward the career you want. Episode Highlights (0:00): The “no time” dilemma for career planning (2:11): 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! (2:41): Why it feels like we don’t have time to work on career development (6:54): The mindset shift to help you choose your time (9:54): A quarterly reality check on your career goals (14:05): Aligning your time with your life plan (17:36): Quick recap & mental reframe to schedule your career shift Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️  EP 61: TIME Block Method to Finally Manage Your Ambitious Schedule [Community Question] ⏮️ EP 19: 4 Work Life Balance Rules for Ambitious Moms Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! I Want to Hear From You! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Do you ever feel like caring for your dog has become just another task on your endless to-do list? In today's bonus episode, I sit down with Tori Mistick aka “Martha Stewart of dogs”, a certified canine enrichment specialist and host of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, to talk about how simple 5-minute dog rituals can become stress-relief systems that help you recharge and boost productivity. Mama, you have a PURPOSE—but to truly feel like yourself again and stop drowning in your day-to-day, you need strategies that bring balance without adding more to your plate. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Tori and discover how work-life balance can be found in the simplest shifts! What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🐾 How enrichment is really about bonding, not babysitting—and how that applies to solopreneurs and WAHMs 🐾 How dogs model being present, play, and rest—lessons that help you recharge during demanding seasons 🐾 How five minutes of enrichment can boost your productivity later in the day 🐾 Practical ways to transform dog rituals into intentional stress-relief systems So excited for you to jump in! Episode Highlights (0:00): Why dog enrichment matters for work-life balance (02:37): 🔄 Share this episode with a friend! (03:01): Introduction (6:39): How Tori discovered that simple dog rituals became stress-relief systems while building a business (10:15): Making time for yourself while prioritizing "mom life" with dogs—lessons for solopreneurs, WAHMs, and homeschoolers (16:13): 5-minute dog enrichment activities that boost productivity (22:49): How to time calming activities vs. high-energy play for recharging (26:19): How dogs teach us to be present and find balance in daily life (30:40): How Tori balances her ambitions and family life Quotable Moments "And I think you'll start to crave this balance. It doesn't have to be an overwhelming thing. You don't necessarily have to take your dog out for an hour. You could play for five or 15 minutes and still get a lot of benefit out of that." "There are studies that show that when you start training them and they have those early wins, they get more excited about learning more things and trying new things. And they're less anxious in unfamiliar situations, which that kind of resiliency is so important for people and for dogs.” "And so that was really kind of an aha moment, a turning point in realizing that we're really a team. And when we work together and do stuff that enriches both our lives, it's just a win for everyone." Tori’s Links: Podcast: Dog Enrichment IG: @tmistick Free Downloadable - Mental Enrichment Activity Pack Website: wearwagrepeat.com Podcast: Petpreneur Podcast (Over 250K Downloads!) Try WWR Society for 2 weeks I Want to Hear From You! 📞 Book your Free Life Audit call with Anokhi now! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives: solveformom.myflodesk.com/bpj5yvdu3q 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Your resume gap isn't the problem. Your skills gap isn't the problem. Career change during motherhood isn't the problem. The problem is that you don't know which skills to prioritize or how to find time to develop them while managing family responsibilities. In this episode, I'm sharing how to transform skill development overwhelm into strategic career momentum. From identifying transferable skills you already have to creating a micro-learning approach that fits your busy mom life—you'll learn to develop the 1-3 core skills that matter most for your career change. And the best part? You can do this without burning out or sacrificing what matters most to your family. I'm walking you through the exact 3-step process: the Hidden Skills Audit to uncover capabilities you've developed through motherhood, strategic research to identify your core skills gap, and a micro-learning approach that works within 15-30 minutes daily. These strategies won't just help you learn new skills. They'll empower you to: Finally tackle the career change you've been avoiding for months Shift from "my skills are outdated" to "I have transferable strengths" and "I have a capacity to learn" Make consistent progress without overwhelming yourself Build demonstrable competency in core skills within 3-6 months Gain the confidence in your target field Stop cycling through ideas and start taking action If you're ready to stop letting life just happen to you and want to confidently take your first step toward meaningful work that aligns with who you are now, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:01): 🤩 Listener shoutout (3:01): Feeling unqualified and self-doubt after a career pause (7:26): 1. Discovering your hidden transferable skills (12:03): 2. Understanding skills gap and self-doubt (12:41): 3. The skills development roadmap approach (14:05): Micro-learning and practice (18:19): Your next step & Recap → → → Ready to fast‑track your ambitions during motherhood with a clear plan? Use science-based Designed Life Method and get a custom action plan that fits your busy schedule—spots are limited, so claim yours at solveformom.com/book-life-planning 👀 Want a sneak peek? Book your Free Life Audit call 📞 with Anokhi now! Career Change Series ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1] ⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2] ⏮️ EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures [CEO: Amy Rasdal] ⏮️ EP 90: Plan Your Career Change to Consulting: How to Build a Flexible Business Without Starting Over [CEO: Amy Rasdal] ⏮️ EP 92: Career Change Clarity in 3 Steps Without Losing Work‑Life Balance [Part 5] ⏮️ EP 94: Feeling Selfish About a Career Change? Try This 3‑Step Leadership Reframe [Part 6] Free Resources 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Your struggle to find work-life balance during the holidays isn't about time—it's about losing sight of yourself in the chaos. If you feel disconnected from your passions while juggling family responsibilities, this episode reveals how to reclaim your identity without sacrificing family time. In this replay episode, I'm sharing three powerful ways the holidays can inspire self-discovery and help you reconnect with your purpose. From reflecting on meaningful traditions to creating intentional family rituals and carving out time for personal growth, you'll learn how to transform holiday activities into catalysts for rediscovering what lights you up. I'm walking you through how to notice what energizes you, connect those feelings to your underlying passions, and schedule one small action starting now—so you can start reclaiming personal interests, hobbies, and goals while balancing motherhood. → → → Ready to Take Action? If you're ready to move from feeling disconnected from yourself to rediscovering your passions and reclaiming personal identity beyond motherhood, you’ll want my Designed Life Method coaching program: solveformom.com/book-life-planning Learn how you can turn your holiday insights into sustainable action throughout the year. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (0:35): 🤩 Listener shoutout – Your rating & review helps other moms find the show! (2:15): Why moms feel disconnected during the holidays (4:30): Introduction – Why the holidays can help you rediscover yourself (6:45): Tradition #1 - Values (9:20): Tradition #2 - Reflection (10:00): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—including journal prompts (12:00): Tradition #3 – Passions (16:30): Final thoughts – Finding purpose without sacrificing family time Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 14: Do THIS to Find Balance as a Work-at-Home Mom [Holiday Series] ⏮️ EP 55: The Ultimate Guide to Life Planning: Create Your Personal Roadmap for Achieving Success & Fulfillment I Want to Hear From You! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

→ → → Ready to fast‑track your ambitions during motherhood with a clear plan? Use science-based Designed Life Method and get a custom action plan that fits your busy schedule—spots are limited, so claim yours at solveformom.com/book-life-planning 👀 Want a sneak peek? Book your Free Life Audit call 📞 with Anokhi now! Your struggle with guilt for wanting a career change (and to be more than "just" a mom) isn't the problem. Feeling torn between loving your kids while wanting to do things for yourself isn't the problem. Your heart calling out for more isn't the problem. The problem is that society glorifies self-sacrificing motherhood while sidelining women's ambitions—making you question if pursuing a career change is selfish. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from constantly putting my own needs and dreams on hold…to finally creating a career that works for me instead of the other way around. From reframing ambition as leadership to life planning—I've built a life where I can be everything I need to be for my kids, my career, and myself. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through what I call the 3-step leadership mindset, what makes this reframe so powerful, and the exact strategy that transforms career guilt into confident decision-making—so you can blend success and motherhood without choosing between them. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:41): 🤩 Listener shoutout (3:37): The guilt of wanting a career change as a mom (7:30): Leadership mindset (9:00): Step 1: Reframe (12:19): Step 2: Anchor (16:05): Step 3: Leadership (16:53): How to confidently pursue career change without guilt (18:24): Wrap-up & How to take action Links Mentioned in Episode: ❇️ Stuck in a career that doesn't align with your values? Grab my Free Values Alignment Workbook to gain clarity on whether to stay or pivot. Download instantly 👉 https://solveformom.com/core-values Career Change Series: ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1] ⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2] ⏮️ EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures [CEO: Amy Rasdal] ⏮️ EP 90: Plan Your Career Change to Consulting: How to Build a Flexible Business Without Starting Over [CEO: Amy Rasdal] ⏮️ EP 92: Career Change Clarity in 3 Steps Without Losing Work‑Life Balance [Part 5] Free Resources: 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Motherhood pushed me to discover what truly matters—and as a busy mom juggling work, family, and big goals, finding the right daily rhythm felt impossible. In this episode, I dive into what that actually looked like for me, including: How time management challenges pushed me to identify my natural energy rhythms when I struggled to balance speed and depth throughout my day How I developed intentional pacing strategies to move from feeling rushed and scattered to creating purposeful rhythms that support my family and values The pivotal moment of recognizing that finding the right cadence is a process—giving myself permission to adjust as life changes while building momentum through life planning and micro-habits → → → Ready to fast‑track your ambitions during motherhood with a clear plan? Use science-based Designed Life Method and get a custom action plan that fits your busy schedule—spots are limited, so claim yours at solveformom.com/book-life-planning Want a sneak peek? Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:37): Client Testimonial (Systems & Workflows) (4:30): Understanding the yo-yo effect of rushed and scattered days (6:26): The importance of pacing in daily life (7:45): Strategy 1 helps with transitions (11:09): Strategy 2 helps manage the speed of overwhelming tasks (14:30): Strategy 3 improve the efficiency of communications and quality of conversations (18:40): Strategy 4 helps match activities to your energy (22:16): Recap & next steps Links Mentioned in Episode: 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time I Want to Hear From You! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

If you're feeling the urge to gain career change clarity, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on how I personally help moms identify their next best step through vision mapping—and how you can do the same without decision paralysis, overwhelm, or needing to have your entire future figured out. This isn't about picking one perfect path forever or betting your entire life on a single decision. It's about exploring multiple possible futures, building clarity through small steps, and taking aligned action toward a career with your values in the forefront, so you can shift into a new career without fear of making the wrong choice. In this episode, I walk you through how to: Future Cast – Explore three different versions of what your life could look like if you pursued different paths Explore – Identify one small step you could take in the next week to test one scenario and start gathering information Iterate – Continue taking small exploratory steps without committing to one rigid path, building momentum through action If you're experiencing uncertainty or confusion about your career direction, and you are ready to pivot to meaningful work using a simple decision-making framework, then this episode is a must-listen. >>> Ready to get a clear plan to build right career & home life for you? My Designed Life Method is the right step for you. Together we’ll envision your ideal future, and create a customized roadmap to get you there. Let's design your future together! 📞 Book your free exploratory call with me now! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:22): Analysis paralysis during career shifts (7:35): Why traditional career planning fails professional moms (8:01): Step 1 - Future casting and exploring multiple scenarios (13:16): Step 2 - How to take steps towards a new career (15:45): Step 3 - Building momentum for a career pivot (18:42): Wrap-up (20:55): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives —including journal prompts —so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family Career Change Series ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1] ⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2] ⏮️ EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures [CEO: Amy Rasdal Part 3] ⏮️ EP 90: Plan Your Career Change to Consulting: How to Build a Flexible Business Without Starting Over [CEO: Amy Rasdal Part 4] I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for vision planning for moms. Right now, you might think that creating your ideal life sounds impossible, or that it's something reserved for people with more time, money, or resources. But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete, and clear process you could start right now? Here's the truth: You have the power to design the life you've always wanted—where you can be everything you want to be for everyone around you, including yourself—and today you're getting the blueprint to make it happen with this episode. In this episode, you'll learn: The top 5 vision planning methods to help you move from feeling stuck on autopilot to living with intention How to create a clear, specific vision of your ideal future Why life planning is the key to balancing your ambitions and motherhood without choosing one over the other The exact steps that allow you to stop feeling overwhelmed and start pursuing your big ideas How to turn your ideal life from an abstract idea into a tangible, achievable reality If you're ready to stop letting life just happen to you and want to start creating the life you've always wanted, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:19): Why moms feel disconnected and overwhelmed (3:54): Life planning empowers professionals striving to balance their ambitions and motherhood (5:45): Starting with your big picture vision (8:00): Method #1: Envisioning is a powerful approach used by high-performers (10:14): Method #2: Journaling approach to vision planning (12:55): Method #3: The life planning method (15:30): Method #4: Future-casting technique (17:21): Method #5: Vision boarding (19:35): Summary and next action step (21:44): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives —including journal prompts —so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family Links Mentioned in Episode: >>> Ready to design a life where both your ambitions and motherhood thrive? My Life Planning Coaching helps moms with a professional or technical background create a clear roadmap to living out their full potential. Through personalized 1:1 sessions, you'll gain clarity on your vision, align your daily choices with your goals, and build a life plan that honors both your family and your dreams. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now to get started! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Are you looking for a fulfilling and flexible career that brings you both personal and financial freedom? In today's Part 2 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how to plan your career change to consulting and build a flexible business without starting over. Mama, you DON’T NEED TO A COMPLEX SET-UP—but to start a consulting business successfully, you’ll want to learn about how to avoid some common mistakes that independent consultants make. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 📎 The 3-4 essential things you need to get started as a consultant (hint: it's not a website or logo) 📎 How to leverage your existing expertise without starting over—even if you've never been a consultant before 📎 The biggest mistake consultants make and how to avoid it 📎 Practical ways to build client relationships that align with your values as a mother while setting boundaries that prevent burnout 📎 How to create a flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) that provides excellent income while staying present for your family Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal! ⏮️ Missed Part 1? Listen: EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures Quotable "Once I finally just started demanding what I was worth, nobody ever batted an eye. Nobody laughed in my face and said, ‘oh my gosh, that's ridiculous.’" "You really owe it to the world to get your talents out there. People need you. It's not an imposition." "You're standing on this foundation of valuable, sometimes even rare experience." Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (2:10): The 4 essential things to start consulting and why you don't need a website or logo to land your first project (5:16): How nurturing connections leads to projects coming to you, and the importance of saying no (6:07): The biggest mistake that consultants make (9:58): Building client relationships that align with your values as a mother while maintaining work-life balance & creating a flexible work arrangement (16:07): How building your own business allows you to stay present for your family while fulfilling your potential (21:10): Wrap-Up & Next Steps These chapters highlight the key tactical advice and transformational moments from your conversation with Amy. >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30-minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 Plan Your Ideal Life coaching is the right catalyst. Amy’s Links: Website: www.BillableAtTheBeach.com Follow Amy on LinkedIn Free Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Free Webinar: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-webinar/ Book - Land a Consulting Project NOW! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Do you ever feel like your full-time job is stealing precious moments with your family? In today's Part 1 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how consulting creates work-life balance while earning six figures. Mama, you DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE career for motherhood—but to truly achieve a sense of balance and control over your time, you need the strategies and structure to support it. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal! What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⛓️‍💥 Why ambitious moms feel trapped between career success and family time, missing important moments despite earning good money ⛓️‍💥 How consulting helps overwhelmed moms manage their schedules while still earning what they're worth ⛓️‍💥 Practical ways to leverage your expertise to build client relationships that align with your values ⛓️‍💥 How to create a more flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) without sacrificing your earning potential So excited for you to jump in! Quotes "My flavor of consulting is superhero, superpower, super pay. You go in as an expert with whatever your superpower is. You're paid well." "What it really comes down to for me is really mindful choices and prioritization. And then also still finding time for what's important in your family, what's important in your career without losing the self part of you." "As a consultant, you actually have more impact on your client companies." Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:08) Work-Life Balance struggle of fitting it all in and thinking in seasons (7:59): The biggest misconception about independent consulting (9:16): Amy's "superhero, superpower, super pay" approach to consulting (10:52): How Amy transitioned from corporate to consulting 15 years ago (13:38): How to balance family, career, and self without losing any part of you (20:12) Wrap-Up - Key takeaways and what's coming in Part 2 (EP 90) >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30-minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 Plan Your Ideal Life coaching is the right catalyst. Amy’s Links: Website: www.BillableAtTheBeach.com Follow Amy on LinkedIn Free Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Free Webinar: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-webinar/ Book - Land a Consulting Project NOW! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

You weren't made for staying stuck in work that drains you. Yet every day, the thought of making a career change feels overwhelming—between the fear of failing when your family depends on you, the uncertainty about what direction to take, and that nagging question: What if I'm making a huge mistake? But what if the reason you're paralyzed by career change isn't because it's too risky… but because you're thinking about it in all-or-nothing terms? In today's episode, I'm walking you through the steps to test your career pivot in small, low-risk ways so you can make long-term changes without disrupting your family's stability. These are the same strategies I use with my life planning clients—each one designed to shift you from being paralyzed by fear of career change to confidently moving towards new career change possibilities. Let's break it down! >>> Want a confidence boost before you dive into a career change? Grab a no‑cost 30‑minute coaching call 📞 with Anokhi and leave with one concrete next move you can implement today! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:22) Understanding the fear of making a pivot when family depends on you (3:04) How all-or-nothing thinking makes career change feel daunting (6:04) Testing career pivots without risking stability (7:37) 2-hour framework from awareness to action (15:55): Example of a low-risk, experimental career change (17:31): How life planning de-risks and guides career transitions (20:24): Key takeaways & setting up accountability to taking your first step Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Breakthrough 1] ➡️ Get some accountability by sharing one career change step in the comments section of any Solve for Mom LinkedIn post - and I will help you follow through! Don’t forget to tag @solveformom. 📝 Free Personal Accountability Template Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Create a Clear Plan to Turn Your Ideal Life Into Your Real Life //

You weren't meant to feel overwhelmed by your schedule. But if time management feels like a constant struggle—or your calendar and task list just don't work—there's a better way. In today's episode, we're getting honest about why so many moms struggle to prioritize their task list effectively… and how you can finally achieve balance and structure (without the feeling scattered, time-constrained, or getting distracted). If your life feels like one long to-do list where time flies by, this is the episode you need. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:39): What belongs on your calendar vs. your task list (3:45): Why visual time blocking prevents overload (6:25): The pros and cons of a task list (10:20): The three-step framework for deciding where tasks go (22:46): Time management tips for busy moms (27:05): Recap & Making your task list actionable Links Mentioned in Episode: >>> Ready to design a life that works for YOU? Book a Life Planning Strategy Session and get personalized guidance to clarify your goals, create your custom plan, and take confident action. 📞 Schedule your call here: solveformom.com/book-life-planning. ⏮️ EP 62: How to Create an Information Management System for High-Achieving Moms [Community Question] ⏮️ EP 61: TIME Block Method to Finally Manage Your Ambitious Schedule [Community Question] ⏮️ EP 75: Limited Time? How I Hit My Business Goals in 2.5 Hours Daily ⏮️  Scheduling buffers discussed at 9:18 - EP 46: Want More Time? 3 Easy Time Management Tips to Take Back Your Day Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🧭 The Ultimate Guide to Values Alignment: The 15-Minute Exercise That Changes Decision Making Forever 🪞Show Up as Your Best Self: Personal Code of Accountability (Template) 🤔 Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? → Take the Quiz! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life planning is a method that empowers moms to customize their life to fit their goals //

You weren't made for feeling stuck in a career that no longer aligns with your values. Yet every day feels like a push-pull—between the career you've built, the family depending on you, the guilt about wanting something different, and the fear of making a change and failing. But what if the reason you're feeling stuck isn't because you're failing or indecisive… but because you're making decisions based on fear instead of your unique values? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a life planning framework to get unstuck from the wrong job so you can finally move toward a career aligned with you and your vision. These are the exact strategies I used in my own life—each one designed to shift you from uncertainty and hesitation to confident action, and bring clarity about whether to stay in your current role or pursue a career change. Let's get into it. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:18): 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:31): The "stuck" feeling is normal for ambitious moms considering career pivots (8:08): Understanding the real cost of staying in misalignment (11:40): Mindset shift from "I'm trapped on this career path" (13:50): What life planning is and why it works for career transitions (17:40): The Values Alignment Exercise: Your first step toward clarity (20:08): Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 5: Career Change to Pursue Your Passion Work - Reset With Confidence >>> Stuck in a career that doesn't align with your values? Grab The Ultimate Guide to Values Alignment: The 15-Minute Exercise That Changes Decision Making Forever to gain clarity on whether to stay or pivot. Download instantly 👉 solveformom.com/resources Free Resources ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz Start your life planning journey for free. 📞 Book a call with Anokhi now! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Turn Your Ideal Life into Real Life Using Life Planning //

Do you ever feel like self-care always falls to the bottom of your to-do list? In today's episode, I sit down with Daniela Wolf, licensed social worker, burnout prevention specialist, and author of Balance Breakthrough, to talk about how working moms can create consistent self-care and work-life balance without guilt or overwhelm. Mama, you have a RIGHT TO THRIVE—but to truly prevent burnout and show up as the mom you want to be, you need practical strategies that fit your busy life. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Daniela and get started today! What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🪫 Why passionate working moms are especially vulnerable to burnout and how to recognize the early warning signs 🔋How to set boundaries as a gift to yourself and your family—without the guilt that usually comes with prioritizing yourself 🔋Practical one-minute self-care practices you can weave into your day to manage time and energy more effectively 🔋How to create better work-life balance that includes quality family time even when you're deeply committed to your career So excited for you to jump in! Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction & greetings (4:00): The mom guilt attached to self-care (9:10): The hidden truth about the cause of burnout (13:33): Self-awareness, warning signs, and what burnout looks like (16:00): Stress vs. burnout (17:48): Mental fitness for burnout prevention (18:20): Practical strategies for self-care routines (19:06): What does self-care look like for working moms? (29:49): Setting boundaries for work-life balance & family time (34:32): Final thoughts and takeaways >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30‑minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 self-discovery coaching is the right catalyst. Daniela’s Links: Podcast - Best D Life with Daniela LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Free Download: Reclaim Your Time in 10-Minute Blocks Cheatsheet Book - Balance Breakthrough: A Practical Guide for Busy Professionals to Take Charge of Their Work, Life, and Well-being 🎧 Anokhi’s guest appearance on Best D Life with Daniela Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! // Life Planning Tools for Moms to Blend Their Ambitions and Motherhood //

Your career feels stuck between what you're skilled at and what you're passionate about—safe corporate roles with proven track records, or meaningful work that actually energizes you but feels risky. And somehow you're still supposed to find work-life balance, maintain financial stability, and be a present mom? This episode is your career clarity roadmap. I'm walking you through the exact 5 questions I use in my coaching practice to help high-achieving moms navigate the passion versus skill dilemma without feeling confused, lost, or desperate to find purpose again. From identifying when you feel most energized to evaluating what skills people actually pay you for, these are the strategic questions that will help you find meaningful work that doesn't burn you out, shift your career to fit your life as a mom, and move forward with confidence and clarity. What You'll Learn: REAL COACHING call insights from a mom navigating this exact crossroads Why the PASSION vs. SKILL debate is a false choice—and what to focus on instead The Ikigai framework adapted specifically for working mothers 5 strategic questions to identify where your passions and skills intersect How to choose your next JOB or CAREER transition Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (1:45): Welcome! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:05): A client’s career crossroads (9:03): Should you choose a career based on passion or skill? (14:04): Introducing the Ikigai framework for moms (17:06): Self-discovery exercise (5 Questions) (20:30): Wrap-up & next steps Links Mentioned in Episode: 📚 ”Grit” by Angela Duckworth >>> Ready to create a personalized roadmap that guides your biggest decisions? Start with a Free Exploratory Call to see if private coaching is right for you. In our call, we'll discuss your goals and how life planning can help you make bold choices without losing balance as a mom. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Let's Connect! Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

Avoid these 10 frequent life planning mistakes! Your vision board isn't the problem…Your planning tool isn't the problem…Your goals aren't the problem. The problem is how you are vision planning and not what you are planning for your ambitious mom life. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from spending almost 2 years fumbling through trial and error with vision planning, to finally creating a life planning system that actually works. Learn what NOT to do to create clarity and flexibility in planning for your ideal future—I've built a method that helps you get big results even though you are a busy mom. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through what mistakes to avoid, what safeguards to build in, and the exact strategies that make vision casting and life planning actually work—so you can spend less time managing your life and more time living it. What You'll Learn: Why treating your plan as a rigid roadmap backfires How to stop overloading yourself with too many goals The “success trap” How to build resilience into your future How to stay aligned with your evolving life This episode will help you avoid common life planning mistakes and create a clear roadmap for success. Episode Highlights: (0:00): Introduction (3:15): Listener Shoutout. 🤩 Leave me a rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! (4:06): A holistic method for planning your life (6:38): Mistakes #1 - #5 (16:21): Mistake #6 - #10 (26:16): Recap >>> Curious where you are in your journey back to the “successful you”? 📱Take the Ambitious Mom Quiz to find out if life planning is the right tool to help you design your ideal life. Get insights tailored to your unique stage!! Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools to Balance Ambitions and Motherhood //