331. How To Advocate For Yourself At Work As A Working Mom Without Guilt Or Fear

Hi Mamas,  Have you ever found yourself advocating fiercely for your kids, your family, or your team… but struggling to speak up for yourself?  You're not alone.  In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson that life has been reminding me of lately: advocating for yourself isn't asking for special treatment—it's communicating what you need so you can continue showing up at your best without burning yourself out.  Between Ashley's prom, graduation, college orientation, Kaylee's Sweet 16, a mother-daughter trip, the podcast, and my corporate job, this season of life has been BUSY. And recently I was reminded just how important it is to communicate early, set expectations, and stop assuming people know what we need.  If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, afraid to speak up, or worried about how advocating for yourself might be perceived at work, this episode is for you.  In This Episode, I Share:  💛 Why advocating for yourself is not asking for special treatment  💛 How communicating early can reduce stress and prevent burnout  💛 The importance of getting clear on what you actually need  💛 Why bringing solutions instead of complaints leads to better conversations  💛 How fear and assumptions keep so many women silent  💛 A personal story about the moment I finally stopped staying quiet and started speaking my truth at work  💛 Why trust and consistency make workplace flexibility easier  💛 How boundaries and career success can absolutely coexist  💛 Simple ways to start advocating for yourself with confidence  👉 Come share how this week’s episode helped you this week in  our free Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and help inspire other moms just like you!  ⭐ If this episode gave you a little boost, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify… your reviews help more amazing moms find the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  📌 Grab Your Freebies!  🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist  💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts  🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… reclaim your evenings (and your sanity)  📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes  🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too  🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care  💻ChatGPT Prompts Made Simple for Moms.. simply cut and paste  Want to connect with other amazing moms?  Join us in our Facebook group, Work-Life Balance For Working Moms, where we share tips, support, and inspiration every day!  ⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰  If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!   Love & Light,   Kerri  Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show!  Contact me: [email protected]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/  Website: momwifecareerlife.com  Book a Time Management Coaching Session