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Building a career and raising a family can be a juggling act, but for Mel Goodman, it became a chance to create something meaningful after experiencing a major career crossroads. After spending years in the tech industry and leading teams, Mel found herself at a pivotal moment when she had to dissolve a team due to the effects of COVID-19.Mel shares her journey of founding WorkMom, a business dedicated to helping women navigate career transitions while balancing motherhood. She walks us through the emotional challenges of redefining success and ambition, the importance of creating boundaries, and how she helps women make high-stakes decisions from a place of clarity and confidence.Mel also opens up about the importance of support systems, her experience with modern motherhood, and the strategies she used to build a life that integrates both career fulfillment and family life.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Meet Mel Goodman(02:49) How Shannon and Mallory connected in business(05:11) Mel’s system for work-life balance(07:19) From Salesforce to becoming a founder(12:24) Navigating career crossroads after having kids(13:58) Setting boundaries and creating family systems(18:47) Dealing with confidence dips and mom brain(23:06) Overcoming imposter syndrome after maternity leave(26:49) Postpartum pressure, resentment, and career struggles(27:52) Zooming out after setbacks in motherhood(28:27) Learning from mistakes and mom perspective(29:22) Morning chaos and celebrating small wins(31:04) Addressing burnout and redefining success(32:32) Managing energy, boundaries, and self-care(39:46) Burnout impact and vision for working moms(41:55) Designing life goals before work priorities(44:27) Weekly saves, sleep tips, and working mom hacksConnect with Mallory Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorylee/Connect with Shannon Curran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-sweeny-curran/Connect with Mel Goodman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melgoodman/Check out WorkMom: https://www.workmom.io/thecollectiveTry Riverside Pro free for a month with code fullstackmoms at https://creators.riverside.com/FullStackMomsProduced in partnership with Share Your Geniuswww.shareyourgenius.com

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