E51: Systems, Sanity & Showing Up: How Moms Can Ditch the Overwhelm with Courtney Cecil of the Working Moms Movement

If you've ever felt like you're crushing it at work but falling apart at home—or vice versa—this episode is for you. In today's conversation, Laura sits down with Courtney Cecil, founder of the Working Moms Movement, Fortune 50 executive, coach, speaker, and mom of two, who's on a mission to make motherhood and ambition sustainable. Courtney shares her own breaking point as a mom working 80-hour weeks and how she turned that low into a leadership platform that's helping thousands of moms rewrite the rules of modern motherhood. From creating systems that bring more peace to your day, to redefining what "having it all" really means, this episode is packed with real talk, practical tips, and permission to let go of perfection. Whether you're in burnout mode, juggling too many roles, or simply looking for a more grounded way to live and work—Courtney offers a blueprint for reclaiming your time, energy, and self. Join us as we cover: How to support your kids through emotional storms—especially when you're running on empty What co-regulation really looks like in everyday parenting Why letting your child "have a good cry" is sometimes the most healing option The myth that working moms don't want growth—and why we need to stop assuming How systems at home (even something as simple as the dishwasher) can create more presence and peace The power of B-minus work, values-aligned decision-making, and letting go of unrealistic standards What it actually means to "have it all" (hint: it's different for everyone) Why delegation, community, and boundaries are key to avoiding burnout Links: Website: workingmomsmovement.com Instagram: @workingmomsmovement Podcast: The Life Management System for Working Moms For more honest conversations about parenting, purpose, and redefining success, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts