The Village Myth: Building Real Support as a Working Mom

Everyone says "it takes a village." Nobody tells you what to do when you don't have one.Kate Tovsen, founder of the Society of Working Moms, joins Madge Booth to talk honestly about why modern working moms are so isolated and what you can actually do to build real community, even when your family is far away and your schedule is packed.In this episode you'll learn:Why adult friendships are genuinely harder to build than anyone admits (and it's not your fault)The "Last Minute No Pressure" (LMNP) strategy for low-stakes, sustainable connectionHow to build a hyper-local support network from scratch — even if you don't know your neighboursThe difference between digital-first and in-person community (and why you need both)Why online communities work when they have clear values and boundariesMadge's real-life example of starting a "Kids Club" WhatsApp group that actually workedWhere to find professional networks that fit your career stage — not just your industryYou don't need a perfect village. You need a real one. This episode will help you build it.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: The Need for a Village0:58 Modern Community & the Rise of Digital-First Support3:32 Authenticity & Boundaries in Online Communities8:08 Building a Support Network from Scratch11:52 Madge's "Kids Club" WhatsApp Example13:58 Why Adult Friendships Are Hard — and the LMNP Strategy17:38 Professional Networks: Beyond the Lanyard20:58 About Society of Working Moms23:07 The Final Five: Kate's Personal Parenting InsightsJoin the Conversation: Are you part of a mom community? Share your experiences in the comments!🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Kate Tovsen is the founder of Society of Working Moms, a community platform for working mothers. Find her at working-moms.com 🎧 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/ #ModernMotherhood #FindingYourTribe #MomSupport #SocietyOfWorkingMoms #ParentingPodcast #MOMentsPodcast #workingmomisolation #momtribe #momcommunity #workingmom #findyourmomtribe #momsupport #motherhood