When Being Everything To Everyone Isn't Sustainable | Jackie Waller | Beauty, Bags & Bravo

We’re juggling jobs, relationships, households, and, if we’re lucky, time to breathe. Jackie Waller, co-host of the Beauty, Bags & Bravo podcast, talks with Kara about the reality of holding multiple roles as women, and how she navigates being a researcher, wife, mom, friend, and creator. They get into why community is non-negotiable, how Bravo became her best therapy, and what it really means to honor the people in your life. Chapters: 00:00 Wearing all the hats: life, work, motherhood, podcasting 01:45 What led Jackie to launch Beauty, Bags & Bravo 04:00 Her unexpected path into marketing research 06:10 Why Bravo TV hits so deep 08:45 Balancing her podcast with full-time work and family 11:30 Real talk about emotional labor and invisible work 14:00 Why girlfriends are the ultimate support system 16:15 Learning how to ask for help 18:40 What she’s teaching her kids about being human 20:10 The power of gratitude and daily appreciation 22:45 Redefining what “doing it all” means 25:00 Her favorite Bravo characters and why 28:15 What powerful really means to Jackie 30:30 The messy middle of self-care 32:00 Why staying in the lines doesn’t work 34:15 Advice for women who are overwhelmed but driven 36:00 Finding joy even in the chaos The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices