Episode 15: It's not you, it's the Table. With Guest, Amy Nelson (The Riveter)

There comes a moment in every ambitious woman's life when she realizes the problem isn't her. It's the table. In this episode of The Powermomma Podcast, Sam Nelson sits down with Amy Nelson, founder of The Riveter, to talk about what happens when you stop trying to fit into systems that were never designed for you, and start building something better. Amy shares her journey from corporate litigator to founder, why she created The Riveter because it was something she needed, and what she learned in rooms full of power where not everyone gets listened to. Together, Sam and Amy get into the real stuff: the slow-burn breaking points, the "prove you belong" trap, why corporate America still isn't built for women, and how women create their own exit strategies. This one is a kitchen table conversation in the truest sense: honest, strategic, and full of "wait… YES" moments. In This Episode The difference between pulling up a chair and building your own table Amy's early lesson: you can walk into powerful rooms… but that doesn't mean you'll be heard Corporate America's design problem: women weren't included when the system was built The moment motherhood changes everything  Why community matters: finding women with a growth mindset when time and life are tight Share This Episode If… You've been working twice as hard for half the results You're "at the table" but somehow still invisible You're done proving you belong in places that don't deserve you. You're building something new while raising kids, caring for others, running a home Links + Resources The Riveter: https://www.theriveter.co/ The Kitchen Table Revolution: https://www.storytimela.com/kitchen-table   Follow / Connect with Amy:
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynelsonriveter/
 https://www.instagram.com/amy_k_nelson/ Follow / Connect with Sam: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahoeynelson/
 https://www.instagram.com/stories/samiam_hoey/
   If today's conversation sparked something in you, don't let it end here. Check out theriveter.co and explore the community Amy's building for women who are done waiting for permission.
There's always a chair at this table for you. Until next time, keep building what works for you.
 PowerMamas, peace out.