What happens when motherhood doesn’t slow you down — but instead gives you the courage to begin?
In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Chelsea Thurman-Westling, founder of Delilah’s Maternity, a brick-and-mortar maternity boutique she opened while pregnant with her second child.
Chelsea shares how frustration with the lack of in-store maternity options sparked a business idea — and how becoming a mother gave her the strength to bring it to life. Together, we talk about running a physical store with young children, setting firm boundaries, and redefining success beyond hustle culture.
Chelsea also opens up about living with ADHD and CPTSD, breaking generational patterns, and why repair — not perfection — matters most in motherhood and business.
This episode is an honest, grounding reminder that you don’t have to choose between being present for your children and building something meaningful.
🎧 A must-listen for moms who want to build a life — not just a business.
Find inspiration from Chelsea here:
Instagram: @delilahsmaternity
In this heartfelt episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara talks with Elizabeth Grandinetti, a storyteller, writer, and mother who openly shares the emotional unraveling and rebuilding that motherhood triggered in her life.
Elizabeth discusses postpartum identity shifts, ambition that feels “different” after baby, the weight of invisible responsibilities, and the surprising clarity that comes when you slow down enough to hear your own intuition again.
Together, they explore the truth so many mothers live but rarely say aloud:
You don’t become less after motherhood — you become new.
This conversation is warm, honest, and deeply validating for anyone navigating who they were, who they are, and who they’re becoming.
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In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara talks with Sarah Mechling — Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Director of Behavioral Services, and founder of Tinkle & Toot.
Sarah shares her extraordinary journey of “becoming a mom backwards,” becoming the full-time parent of two older children before ever holding a newborn of her own. She opens up about perfectionism, overwhelm, and the wake-up calls that helped her shift from doing it all to doing what matters.
Together, Klara and Sarah explore:
The emotional weight of motherhood when you’re trying to be perfect
Why “we’re all just making it up as we go” is the most comforting truth parents need to hear
How Sarah built a business from her expertise in potty training
The moment she realized her family had become background noise — and how she changed that
The boundaries, habits, and mindset shifts that finally brought her back to presence
It’s honest, warm, and deeply relatable for every mom who’s ever tried to carry too much.
Get in touch with Sarah here:
Website: tinkleandtoot.com
Insta: instagram.com/tinkleandtoot Handle:@tinkleandtoot
Freebies, Resources, & Support options: https://stan.store/tinkle_and_toot
In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Claire Calvert, founder of Earth Mumma and a visionary frequency steward whose journey from environmental engineer to trauma-informed coach is nothing short of transformational. After surviving 23 years in a covertly abusive relationship, Claire turned her pain into purpose - now guiding women through domestic violence recovery and transformation, soul-led entrepreneurship, and threshold moments of deep life change. She works with mothers, corporate leaders, and heart-led visionaries to activate clarity, fulfillment, and revolutionary impact through energetic alignment, nervous system healing, and collaborative leadership. Claire’s story is raw, radiant, and radically empowering - and she’s here to remind us that the path to planetary healing begins within.
Find Claire here:
Website: www.earthmumma.org
FREE ebook "From Surviving to Thriving: Navigating the Early Days After Leaving Abuse": https://ebook.earthmumma.org/ebook-559478
Facebook: @claire.calvert.29
In this episode, Klara sits down with Anna Bohuslavska, a Ukrainian HR professional and mother who rebuilt her entire life after relocating abroad.
Anna shares her powerful journey of leaving her home country, navigating motherhood in a new culture, and redefining who she is both personally and professionally.
They talk about identity shifts, resilience, the emotional weight of starting over, and the courage it takes to build a meaningful life when everything familiar disappears.
A beautiful, honest conversation for any woman navigating change, transition, or life abroad.
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In this powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Dr. Sandra Fernandes — a family physician turned stress-regulation coach for ambitious moms. Sandra shares her deeply personal journey from a high-achieving medical career to a complete identity shift after becoming a mother.
Together, they unpack the hidden emotional pressures motherhood brings, why high-performing women often struggle the most with losing control, and how chronic stress shows up in the body long before burnout becomes visible.
Sandra also reveals:
Why traditional “success strategies” collapse in motherhood
The surprising truth she learned from her patients — and from her own burnout
The simple nervous system tools every mom should practice
How to tell the difference between stress, overwhelm, and clinical depression
What society gets wrong about “normal mom stress”
The mindset shift that instantly makes productivity easier
This is a supportive, validating, and deeply insightful conversation for every mother who has ever wondered:
“Is it me… or is this just really hard?”
Get in touch with Sandra on her website and socials (feel free to reach out for 1:1 or group coaching options:
https://www.sandrafernandes.com
Instagram / TikTok/ Threads - @sandrafernandesmd
Sandra also has a gift for you all:
Declutter Your Mind Guide
10 steps to reduce your mental load and create the time and energy for what really matters: www.sandrafernandes.com/mentalload
In this powerful episode, Jessica Lamb joins Klara to talk about motherhood, leadership, and the courage to show up as your whole self. Jessica shares her journey across multiple careers, her brutally honest take on balancing kids and work, and the internal pressure many professional women carry but rarely talk about.
They dive into identity shifts, burnout, emotional honesty, and how motherhood changes your definition of ambition, success, and even self-worth. A raw and relatable conversation for every mom who has ever wondered: “Is it just me?”
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In this empowering episode, Klara Ganter sits down with Kateryna Bikir, a global business leader, career strategist, and mother who embodies resilience and growth.
Kateryna shares her inspiring journey of balancing leadership, personal reinvention, and motherhood through times of uncertainty — including relocating countries, rebuilding her career, and redefining success on her own terms.
Together, Klara and Kateryna discuss what it means to lead with authenticity, embrace change with courage, and create opportunities even when life feels unpredictable.
A must-listen for any woman navigating big transitions and searching for strength, clarity, and purpose.
💬 “You don’t need certainty to move forward — you just need courage.”
In this heartfelt episode, Klara Ganter sits down with Nina Macarie, a driven professional, mother, and leader navigating the complex intersection of career ambition and family life.
Together, they explore how motherhood reshapes priorities, the invisible pressures working moms carry, and how redefining success can lead to a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Nina shares her personal story of growth, self-reflection, and rediscovering what truly matters — offering wisdom for any woman standing at a crossroads between career and motherhood.
💬 “It’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what matters.”
Find Nina here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_macarie
In this heartfelt episode, Eszter B. Szabó, mom coach and host of The Good Enough Mom Podcast, joins Klara Ganterto talk about the truth behind motherhood labels — stay-at-home, working, or work-from-home — and the invisible pressure that comes with each.
Eszter opens up about guilt, burnout, and her own experience with postpartum depression, sharing how mindset shifts and self-compassion helped her rebuild confidence and purpose. Together, they explore what it really means to “choose your hard” and to define success on your own terms as a mother and woman.
Check out Eszter on these platforms too:
Website:https://www.eszterbszabo.com/
Insta:https://www.instagram.com/eszterbszabocoaching/
I have a free training- Get Your Pink Back - designed for ambitious mamas to thrive again in their lives. It's a 5-email-series program with video training to go from survival mode to feeling ALIVE again.https://www.eszterbszabo.com/getyourpink
In this inspiring episode, Keyasha Petty — leadership and strategy consultant, best-selling author, and founder of Fundraising Mastery Academy — joins Klara to share her remarkable journey from homelessness after divorce to building multiple purpose-driven businesses and mentoring other moms to thrive without burnout.
Keyasha opens up about resilience, redefining success as a mother of six, and how she turned her toughest life chapters into a roadmap for impact. She also shares how fundraising is not begging but an act of leadership, offering her simple yet powerful framework for asking with purpose and confidence.
Together, Klara and Keyasha dive into mom guilt, purpose-driven work, and the art of balancing ambition with motherhood — proving that with systems, faith, and clarity, moms can lead, build, and flourish.
Check out her links, book, an more:
Instagram: @fundraisingmasteryacademy
YouTube: Fundraising Mastery Academy
TikTok: @fundraisingmaster
My Book: Double Your Donations – Amazon Best Seller:
https://a.co/d/7HitQDh
Resources for Nonprofit Leaders & Moms Building Purpose-Driven Brands:
• Free Campaign Breakdown Guide - How I raised $46K in 3 days
https://impact.fundraisingmasteryacademy.com/campaignbreakdown-fma
• Join the Nonprofit Incubator:
https://impact.fundraisingmasteryacademy.com/fma-incubator
• Explore All My Offers + Resources:
https://impact.fundraisingmasteryacademy.com/link-in-bio
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Laura Sexton, financial coach, mom of five, and living proof that it is possible to thrive in both motherhood and money management.
Laura opens up about how she built her business around her family — not the other way around — and shares how setting boundaries, prioritizing presence (“be where your feet are”), and teaching kids about money early can transform both family life and financial confidence.
From managing five children under ten to helping other women climb out of debt, Laura’s wisdom is deeply practical and profoundly human. She reminds every mom that financial peace starts with honesty, small wins, and the courage to face your numbers — because facts are your friends.
Tune in to learn:
How to talk about money with kids in age-appropriate ways
Why giving children the dignity of earning money matters
The mindset shift that turns financial overwhelm into empowerment
How moms can rebuild their confidence and control through clarity
This conversation is a masterclass in calm, clarity, and courage — perfect for any mom ready to take back her financial and emotional freedom.
Laura is also writing a children's book, helping parents to talk about money through a tale. You can join the waitlist on her website for preordering the book here: https://accelerateyourlegacy.com/rosie
My guest in this episode, Alexa Starks, is on a mission to make the workplace more human for mothers.
As the founder of Executive Moms, she helps companies better support women returning from maternity leave through her Return from Leave Re-entry Workshop — a program that bridges the gap between empathy and efficiency in corporate culture.
We talked about what truly happens when a mother returns to work after maternity leave — the lack of support, the silent biases, and the unrealistic expectation to “be back at 100%” by day two.
Alexa shared how her own rocky return experiences inspired her to create change from within — by training managers to lead with compassion, structure, and understanding.
Our conversation explored:
How companies can turn retention into an advantage by supporting mothers instead of losing them.
The power of a 30-60-90 day re-entry plan to set expectations and prevent burnout.
Why leadership empathy isn’t just for moms — it benefits every employee facing a life challenge.
The reality that motherhood sharpens, not dulls, professional capability.
And, of course, we shared a few relatable working mom moments — from breastfeeding during Zoom calls to hiding spit-up during meetings (we’ve all been there!).
Alexa’s work proves that supporting moms at work isn’t a “perk.”
It’s a strategy for sustainable leadership, talent retention, and culture change.
Find Alexa here: https://executivemoms.co/
In this inspiring episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara chats with Tiffany Archer — entrepreneur, real estate investor, flight attendant, and mom — who proves that you don’t have to quit your day job to build your dream life. Tiffany shares how she turned her W2 job into a springboard for financial freedom, built her real estate portfolio while flying internationally, and managed mom life with grace and strategy.
You’ll hear her honest take on mindset shifts, tackling mom guilt, staying organized, and using manifestation to stay focused. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your business without giving up your stability, this episode will show you what’s possible.
✨ Tune in for motivation, real talk, and practical tips from a mom who’s truly doing it all.
Interested in leaving the corporate to start a business as a mom? Let's chat: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara
In this inspiring episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Ayesha S., a marketing professional and mom, to talk about the realities of balancing career and motherhood. Ayesha shares candidly about her journey—navigating busy family life, building a meaningful career, and still making space for herself. From meditation and night owl work sessions to the joys of baking “death by chocolate cake,” Ayesha shows that motherhood and ambition can thrive together. This is a warm, relatable, and energising conversation for every mom figuring out her own path.
About Ayesha:
Ayesha S. is a mom of 4, a certified coach, marketing expert, and senior copywriter with 16 years of Silicon Valley experience, including 4 years on Upwork's marketing team.
She founded Ayesha S. Marketing to help coaches, consultants, and business owners build their online presence to position themselves as experts and shift from referrals to inbound clients through clear messaging that builds trust and systems that help them gain back time.
Check out Ayesha here (she works internationally):
Website: https://ayeshasadafkamal.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayesha-sadaf-kamal/
Virtual goodie bag / Free Marketing Resources https://ayeshasadafkamal.com/free-marketing-resources/
In this heartfelt episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara sits down with Alisah Moncrief to explore how moms navigate life when faced with unexpected health challenges—their own or their children’s. Alisah shares her personal story of living with a visible condition, the emotional impact it carries, and how she’s learned to embrace it instead of hiding. Together, Klara and Alisah discuss shame, strength, and what it means to raise children while modeling resilience and self-acceptance. With honesty and vulnerability, this conversation reminds us that every mom carries her own story—and that these stories can become sources of courage for others.
If you are nearby, an event is coming up:
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Get in touch with Alisah on her socials (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok):
@strongbeyondstrands
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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Candice Kelly—a mom, trained chef, nutrition expert, and founder of Candice Kelly Wellness—to uncover how motherhood ignited her transformative journey to health and wellness. After losing 70 pounds postpartum and keeping it off for over four years, Candice created sustainable, real-life strategies for busy moms who want to reclaim their bodies and confidence. With a Master's in Nutrition, a Bachelor's in Culinary & Food Services Management, certifications in personal training, and expertise in stress, sleep, and recovery—plus her innovative AI-powered meal planner, Macro May—she blends evidence-based nutrition with practical systems that make healthy choices effortless. Candice shares how she helps moms ditch yo-yo diets, simplify meal planning, and build lasting habits so they can feel strong, present, and like themselves again.
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Alyssa Van Alstyne—a devoted wife, mom of three, and transformational life and business coach—to uncover how profound healing can lead to extraordinary re-creation. After enduring illness, misdiagnoses like fibromyalgia, personal trauma, and health crises, Alyssa reclaimed her body, voice, and purpose. She now leads others through holistic, mind-body-spirit transformation—via embodiment work, inner-child healing, and soul-aligned leadership. Through workshops, executive retreats, and bespoke one-on-one coaching, Alyssa helps clients clarify their vision, shift core patterns (mindset, behavior, somatic, emotional, and unconscious), and design both life and business with ease, confidence, and joy. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to transcend the past, heal deeply, and step into a life truly by design.
Check out her website for more info: https://alyssavanalstyne.cohere.live
In this insightful episode, I chat with Claire Ketchum—a mom, transformational health coach, and the founder of the Peaceful Eating Method—on her mission to help women break free from emotional eating and yo-yo dieting. We explore how chronic stress disrupts our relationship with food and why restrictive diets almost never work in the long run. Claire shares her journey from twenty years of dieting to healing via mindset and habit work, leading to her passion for supporting moms and teens in building confidence and body peace. Through her Healthy Habits Coaching for Teens, she walks us through the 'Chronic Stress Loop' and introduces five key habit shifts—stress relief strategies like tapping, balanced nutrition, nurturing peace and joy, studying better to reduce stress, and silencing negative self-talk. This episode is both inspiring and practical—great for anyone who’s ready to stop dieting, start listening to their body, and support those they love to do the same.
Find Claire through her links as well:
Website: https://www.claireketchum.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireketchum.ck/
Balanced Body Blueprint: https://www.claireketchum.com/balanced-body-blueprint/
Dr. Sara Ionescu is a board certified family medicine physician, wife, mom of 5, and exercise enthusiast. She is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise, and loves to inspire others to move. She strives to stay physically active daily as she sees massive physical and mental health benefits with this and wants to help, inspire, and encourage others to do the same! She is literally so inspiring, that after the episode you will want to move!
Check her profiles in social media as well:
Instagram: @drsaraionescu
YouTube: @DrSaraIonescu
Facebook: facebook.com/drsaraionescu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drsaraionescu