Send us a text When Krista’s youngest child went into kindergarten, she and her spouse at the time decided that now was the perfect time for her to launch her own business. And for the next seven years, Krista was in her sweet spot building a fitness company she loved and that gained a great following. Things have shifted in Krista’s life though as she is navigating a divorce alongside a wavering interest in the business she has built. She has financial needs to meet that her business isn’t fill...
Nov 28, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Somehow Becca and Marie have made it into Season 2 without crying, but that ends today with our guest, Ann McKitrick. Join us to hear Ann's story of career transition and the advice she shares with parents of young kids. You'll leave with a weight lifted off your chest along with practical tips to manage parenthood as you grow up right alongside your kids. Ann McKitrick, MS is the founder of Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First ...
Nov 14, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text As parents we're often in "giving" mode, but have you ever thought about the benefits of giving to your health and well-being? We have the pleasure of interviewing published author, coach, speaker, fundraiser, and mom of two Jenn Klein whose book Giving is Selfish was published on October 30th. Jenn is on a mission to share the benefits of generosity, not just for others but also for yourself and our world. Jenn is the founder and CEO of You Are a Philanthropist merchandise shop a...
Nov 07, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text To celebrate Halloween, today we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes and scariest topics - Personal Branding! Personal branding can feel really scary! Instead of preparing ourselves for a job search or career growth, it feels like we're trying to sell toothbrushes! And honestly, while we’re used to telling stories as moms it can be pretty scary to think about effectively telling our own stories. That’s how Melissa was feeling as she launched a job search. Melissa is a m...
Oct 31, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Anna had her first baby last year and is starting to think about having a second child. Since returning from maternity leave to her job in corporate communications, things have been going well and she has the flexibility she needs. However, she is wondering if this job will still fit her life when baby #2 arrives. Two kids is a whole new ball game and maybe it’s time to press pause on her career. Join Marie and Becca to talk through this listener story and break down what question...
Oct 24, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text What would it take for you to leave a big-name company and a stable job to take a chance on yourself? This week we welcome our very first guest, Casey Winner, dad of two and co-founder of LittleTown Coffee. Entrepreneurship comes in many different flavors and Casey’s story will inspire you to tap into your creativity to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality. Casey is the Co-Founder of LittleTown Coffee Co., a community driven coffee experience based in Littleton, MA. Prior to ...
Oct 17, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Tess reached the end of the Just-Right Job Match Quiz and said “Transformative Teammate - that’s me!” Going all the way back to her childhood, Tessa has loved being part of a team and thrives in environments when she can collaborate with coworkers she likes and respects on a mission she cares deeply about. At the same time, Tessa needs schedule flexibility in her life. With three kids, Tessa is on the move and she and her husband are constantly driving someone to practice. Tessa a...
Oct 10, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text When Sarah read the description of the Self-Directed Star after taking the Just-Right Job Match quiz, she was nodding right along. Her career tagline is definitely “I’ve got this” and she loves to work independently. Finding that remote job with a lot of autonomy has been more challenging though. Remote jobs are out there, but the job boards aren’t as packed with fully remote roles as they were in 2021. Join Becca and Marie to talk through how Sarah can tackle her job search for a...
Oct 03, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Eden joined the Career Clarity Program knowing that deep down she wanted to work for herself. She had even started building a business on the side while working her full-time job and is imagining a world in which she could fully align her work schedule with her kids’ school schedule. The tricky part was that taking the full entrepreneurial leap was scary, and there were logistics to take into consideration - money being a big one. Join Becca and Marie to talk about all of the diff...
Sep 26, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text When Claudia took the Just-Right Job Match quiz she landed on the “Committed Coach” and the description “You have a knack for helping people grow and glow” felt spot on to her. Claudia didn’t see herself as a traditional coach though. What role was right for her? Join Becca and Marie to break down the different paths of the “Committed Coach” and how Claudia can match up her coaching and mentoring abilities with her Career Criteria to find the right match for her....
Sep 19, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Hear real stories from real moms facing the same challenges you are. Get the help and support you need as you're defining what success looks like to you as a mid-career professional and parent. Hosts (and fellow moms) Becca and Marie from Next Chapter Careers provide practical step-by-step advice to help you move forward. All served up with a virtual mom hug and lots of laughs! Send us your stories at podcast@nextchaptercareers.us...
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Jul 25, 2023•8 min
Send us a text Do you want to know how to advance your career? Want to do it in just one minute? You’re in luck because as big fans of efficiency, Becca and Marie promise there are absolutely things you can do in one minute or less that will move the needle. When it comes to working to advance your career it is possible to use tiny pockets of time to make progress. And if you are a busy parent, sometimes one minute may be all you have right now. So let’s make the most of it! Implementing these c...
Jul 18, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text Isla is an HR manager in pharmaceuticals and she has been very successful. She has moved from individual contributor to manager roles, but even though she was recommended to apply to a Director role she is feeling very tentative about applying. She doesn’t want to be “found out,” “get the hook,” or “look silly.” She doesn’t know if she deserves it. Have you ever felt like this? You aren’t alone. This week we are going to talk through the societal expectations put on women, how we ...
Jul 11, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text Mom of two and nurse, Erin, is excited to be on a career clarity journey to understand what direction to take her career. With her packed schedule though, Erin is getting discouraged because she feels like she is going down Google rabbit holes rather than making progress. Enter AI! Stop clicking around and join Becca and Marie to talk about how you can use ChatGPT to accelerate your career clarity process. If you want to learn more sign up for our free webinar at www.beccacarnahan...
Jun 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Now that our friend Jordan - teacher turning edtech pro - has a great LinkedIn profile, we want to make sure she is using it in the best possible way! You can network and research on LinkedIn, but it’s also a way to attract people to you through thought leadership and stories. Join us this week for some big laughs and to talk about where to find inspiration for your LinkedIn content! To learn more book your seat at www.beccacarnahan.com/freetraining...
Jun 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Once upon a time when she graduated college in 2010, Jordan created a LinkedIn profile. Then it sat there barely touched and infrequently logged into for over a decade! LinkedIn simply hasn’t been a priority as Jordan became a teacher and settled into a school system she enjoyed. However, after years in the classroom, Jordan is ready for a change. She is excited about the prospect of working with an edtech company in a Customer Success role, partnering with schools to utilize new ...
Jun 13, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text Brittany has been the rock for her family for many years. She has left jobs, changed careers, and arranged her life to be super present as a parent. She has no regrets at all, but now that her kids are teenagers, it’s Brittany’s turn to make a change in her career that checks off the fulfillment box more than it has in years. The problem is that Brittany’s confidence has taken a hit. It’s been many years since she has worked in finance and she’s not sure how to tell a cohesive sto...
Jun 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text When Shawna came through Becca’s door as a coaching client, her summertime story sounded very familiar! As the school year winds down, Shawna is preparing for three kids in different activities and camps in different towns. It’s going to be a lot! And as the parent with the more flexible job, she’s feeling the pressure. Join Becca and Marie to talk about the important conversations to be having at work and at home to have a successful and as stress-free as possible summer....
May 30, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Mom of two and business development professional, Catherine, is being offered a big promotion! It’s exciting, but also, maybe not? If you’re wondering if accepting a promotion is the right call for you as a busy mom, Catherine’s story is for you. Catherine needs to decide if moving from an individual contributor role into a Director position is really what she wants. The money is nice, but she’s worried if this is the right time, the right job, or the right lifestyle. Put simply, ...
May 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text Twas the last night of maternity leave and all through the house, a tiny creature was stirring and mom was stressed out! Lynn and her husband had their first child 4 months ago and she has been at maternity leave from her role in digital marketing at a fintech company. Now she is returning to her paid work outside of the home and she’s feeling a lot of feelings. Nerves, excitement, sadness, stress, guilt…the list goes on. How will she handle day one let alone all the other days ah...
May 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text In a special episode to celebrate Mother’s Day, Becca and Marie break down the myth of the Supermom and highlight all the ways that asking for help makes us stronger. Whether you’re asking for help to pick up the kid’s after baseball practice, or asking for help navigating your career change, getting support is critical as a busy parent. We know that asking for help is not always easy though. The guilt is real! Let’s talk about both the challenges of asking for help and the beauty...
May 09, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Night after night, Stevie puts her 4 year old to bed and then sits down on the couch to watch TV and scroll LinkedIn. She’s been thinking about finding a new job for the past few years now and would like to move out of finance but this endless scroll is not working. Stevie has always had strong quantitative skills and she doesn’t mind her job as a Controller for a medium sized business, but her company is fully in-person and management is not very family-friendly. She “grew up” wi...
May 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Put simply, Allison hates her job. She is bored but also overwhelmed on a regular basis. Her manager’s style grates on her. Plus Allison doesn’t feel inspired or excited about the work her company does in the manufacturing industry. She “fell into” the industry years ago and never found a way out. Now as a mom of three, Allison feels like her time to make a change is behind her. How could she possibly find the time to figure out what she wants to do, go find that new job, and jugg...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Meg is managing some major FOMO as a working parent. She likes parts of her work in higher education, and having two paychecks is helpful for her family. However, as she looks around and hears about other parents volunteering in their kids’ classrooms or coaching soccer in the afternoon she is feeling frustrated. Meg wants that too! One idea Meg has been kicking around is working part-time instead of full-time at the local university. She’s wondering if this arrangement will help ...
Apr 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text For the past 12 years, Penny has been working full-time in IT as a project manager with big tech companies. In that time she’s also had two kids who are now 3 and 1. Life as a toddler mom keeps Penny on her toes, as does a demanding work schedule. As Penny’s kids grow and start to explore the world, Penny is also thinking about what’s next for her and wondering if she still wants to be full-time with one company. She’s bored and isn’t as excited about what the next step with this ...
Apr 11, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Lots of things are going right for Cara. She and her wife were married three years ago. They love their house and their friends, and they are even looking to expand their family! They are excited to be first-time moms and are going through the IVF process. Fortunately, Cara’s company has fantastic benefits that help to cover the cost of IVF which lifts a big burden off of Cara and her wife. Unfortunately, Cara really doesn’t love her job anymore. She’d love to get out, but she kno...
Apr 04, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Asha has been through the wringer recently in her career. Two years ago she left a toxic work environment filled with micromanaging, distrust, and snarky comments. When she landed her next accounting job at another company, she felt a big burden was off her shoulders. However, six months after she started, the company was bought by a bigger organization and the culture changed for the worse. Asha is ready to find another job but she’s really stressed out about finding the right cu...
Mar 28, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Mom of four, Norah, has worked for her family’s nonprofit her entire career. It’s a small mission-driven nonprofit and since Norah grew up with the organization she has wore a lot of different hats. She’s worked across different functions, is constantly putting out fires, and in her words “as done it all!” As you can imagine, the grocery bill for a family of 6 is pretty high though, and as her kids get older and Norah and her husband are mapping out college savings, Norah has foun...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text As far introverted as our friend Abby was from last week, Emma is about as far as you can get in the other direction. She’s an extrovert with a capital E and as a mom of three kids she loves nothing more than welcoming new families to the community, standing up in front of a crowd, and mingling at work events. Emma’s great at her job in HR specializing in new employee onboarding, and going into the office every day works for her and her personality. At the same time, Emma is strug...
Mar 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
