Can Working Moms Have It All? Corporate ladder vs Putting Family First

Can working moms actually have it all? One woman's honest answeDaniëllawhat it cost her to find out.Journalist, podcaster, and speaker Daniëlla van Heerden left one of South Africa's most demanding careers to find work that actually worked for her family. This isn't a story about giving up, it's a story about choosing deliberately, and trusting the process when nothing is certain.In this episode you'll hear:What finally pushed Daniëlla to leave a career she loved (and what it taught her)How she defined her non-negotiables before accepting any new role and why most people skip this stepThe difference between a victim mentality and a proactive mindset in career transitionsWhy your identity is NOT your job title and what that frees you to doThe critical role of a supportive partner in a working mom's career decisionsHow Daniëlla's storytelling passion found a new home in podcastingWhy "trusting the process" is more than a cliché and what it looks like in practiceIf you've ever wondered whether your career is working for your life, or your life is working for your career, this conversation is for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: The Firsts and Lasts of Motherhood1:18 From Journalism to Corporate Comms: Daniëlla's Journey3:34 Highs and Lows of Being a News Anchor Mom6:09 Why Her Support System Made Everything Possible9:34 The Turning Point: Why Change Was Necessary11:30 How She Found the Right Fit (A Deliberate Search)14:34 Advice for Moms Navigating Career Transitions17:45 Why Mindset Is the Real Career Strategy22:00 Future in Media: Embracing Podcasting27:40 About 'n Ma en 'n Mikrofoon — Daniëlla's Parenting Podcast32:17 Message to Her Younger Self33:16 Final FiveSubscribe for more empowering stories for working moms!🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Daniëlla van Heerden is a journalist, speaker, corporate communications professional, and host of the Afrikaans parenting podcast 'n Ma en 'n Mikrofoon. Find Daniella on: @MaEnMikrofoon 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth without the filters.Follow The MOMents Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #WorkingMoms #CareerAndFamily #MomLifeBalance #MotherhoodJourney #CareerChange #MomPodcast #WorkingMomLife #ParentingAndCareer #WomenInBusiness #RemoteWorkMom #MomSupport #canworkingmomshavetitall #careerchangeformoms #workingmom #careertransition #workingmother #momcareer #haveitall