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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 50 MIN

If You Feel Stuck in Your Career After Kids—Start Here

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If you’ve ever thought, “I know something needs to change—but I don’t even know what I want or where to start,” this episode is for you.Former Harvard Business School career coach Becca Carnahan shares practical, actionable tools to help moms get clarity—and actually ask for what they need at work and in life.What We Cover:Why career confusion is so common after having kidsHow to define your personal “criteria” for a fulfilling career and lifeThe biggest mistake people make when trying to make a changeHow to ask for what you want at work (with real examples)Why clarity comes from action—not overthinkingHow small shifts can create major changes in your day-to-day lifeAbout the Guest:Becca Carnahan is a former Harvard Business School career coach who now helps moms navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. She is the author of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, where she blends practical strategy with the realities of modern motherhood.Key Insight:Becca’s approach is grounded in action—helping women move out of indecision and into small, intentional steps that create real momentum in both career and life.Links + Resources:Work with Becca: Next Chapter CareersFollow Becca: InstagramGet her book: When Mommy Grows UpFollow me: InstagramJoin the email list: EMAILIf you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure what’s next, share this episode with a friend—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know something needs to change—but I don’t even know what I want or where to start,” this episode is for you.Former Harvard Business School career coach Becca Carnahan shares practical, actionable tools to help moms get clarity—and actually ask for what they need at work and in life.What We Cover:Why career confusion is so common after having kidsHow to define your personal “criteria” for a fulfilling career and lifeThe biggest mistake people make when trying to make a changeHow to ask for what you want at work (with real examples)Why clarity comes from action—not overthinkingHow small shifts can create major changes in your day-to-day lifeAbout the Guest:Becca Carnahan is a former Harvard Business School career coach who now helps moms navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. She is the author of When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids, where she blends practical strategy with the realities of modern motherhood.Key Insight:Becca’s approach is grounded in action—helping women move out of indecision and into small, intentional steps that create real momentum in both career and life.Links + Resources:Work with Becca: Next Chapter CareersFollow Becca: InstagramGet her book: When Mommy Grows UpFollow me: InstagramJoin the email list: EMAILIf you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure what’s next, share this episode with a friend—and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

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