Motherhood Journeys: Navigating Parenting, Careers, and Joy   This podcast was created in collaboration with PrettyWise, a podcast dedicated to all things beauty and aging, with a little help from science along the way hosted by Jill Wharton, RN. Each episode of Pretty Wise features interesting and thought-provoking conversations, combined with expert interviews to empower you to look and feel your best at any age. This is a link to check it out: https://open.spotify.com/show/77ZNCLBGgpXMkmcPMrWQpc?si=56680a4639804d12   In this episode, Nichole and Jill, host of PrettyWise podcast and a mother whose children range from a college student to a toddler, explore how their parenting stages affect their personal and professional lives, the evolution of their priorities, and the challenges they encounter. The conversation highlights the blend of joy, self-care, and the complexities of managing careers while raising children. Key topics include the importance of being intentional with parenting, the relevance of travel as a form of self-care, skin care routines post-motherhood, and maintaining meaningful connections with family. Their reflections on the differences between raising children 20 years ago versus today offer insightful perspectives for parents at any stage.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:14 Motherhood Journeys: Different Stages 01:35 Discussing Kids and Parenting Styles 04:12 Baby Books and Family Memories 08:10 Parenting Philosophies and Manners 13:27 Screen Time and Technology 18:40 Balancing Business and Motherhood 25:20 Balancing Self-Care and Motherhood 26:35 The Role of Technology in Parenting 27:17 Travel as a Form of Self-Care 28:21 The Importance of Family Travel 29:04 Encouraging Independence in Children 33:18 Skin Care Routines Through Motherhood 40:44 The Evolution of Parenting 43:11 Cherishing the Moments 46:35 Final Thoughts and Reflections Meet Jill — Entrepreneur, Registered Nurse, and Mom of Four Jill is the founder of Avenue Beauty Science, a concierge-style beauty and wellness practice dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best. Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, Jill combines medical insight with a personalized, holistic approach — guiding clients not only through rejuvenating aesthetic treatments, but also through balanced wellness routines, hormone support, supplementation, and simple, effective home care practices. At Avenue Beauty Science, Jill’s goal is to empower women (and men, too!) to feel confident, radiant, and genuinely cared for — inside and out. Visit avenuebeautyscience.com or follow Avenue Beauty Science on Instagram and Facebook to learn more and join the community. You can Connect More with Nichole Here -www.Nicholemchphotography.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholemhoward/@Nicholemchphotography on Insta and TikTok!