CEO Like a Mother™

In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Dania Cueto, a mother of four and multi-business entrepreneur, to hear her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, family, and passion-driven work. From running On Cue Photography, INfiniTI Props, and Body on Cue Health & Fitness, to bookkeeping for multiple businesses, Dania proves that while you may not do it all, you can create a life that blends family, creativity, and ambition.Dania shares the magic behind her infant photography, why capturing early family moments is so deeply meaningful to her, and how she builds her businesses with heart, intention, and resilience. She opens up about the joys and challenges of raising children with diverse needs, nurturing a legacy through her work, and redefining what it means to be a CEO like a mother—balancing boundaries, consistency, and the love that fuels everything she does.This episode is perfect for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone inspired by women who lead with heart, creativity, and courage.🌐 Website: https://www.oncuephotographyus.com📸 Instagram: @daniacuetooncue🎵 TikTok: @oncuephotography📘 Facebook: On Cue Photography🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother✨ Connect with Dania & On Cue Photography📣 Subscribe & Follow CEO Like A Mother™

This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an inspiring conversation with Hope Malveaux and her daughter, C’Ne Malveaux-Guilbeaux, co-founders of Snowfall Childcare—a faith-based nanny placement agency rooted in five generations of caregiving. Host Rebecca explores their unique mother-daughter business partnership, the legacy of their family matriarch, and how their Christian values shape the way they serve families.Hope shares her journey from becoming a young mother to building a career in human resources, while C’Ne reflects on her background in caregiving and the importance of intentionally matching families with caregivers who align with their values and culture. Together, they speak to legacy, servant leadership, and providing holistic, dignity-centered support for families—especially new mothers navigating work and caregiving.The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of running a family business, the importance of clear communication and mutual respect, and their shared mission to lead with love, faith, and integrity. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the power of caregiving, the role of faith-driven service, and what it means to build a business that honors both family and community.🌐 Website: https://www.snowfallchildcare.com📸 Instagram: @snowfallchildcare🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother✨ Connect with Hope, C’Ne & Snowfall Childcare📣 Subscribe & Follow CEO Like A Mother™

In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Havilah Champoux, founder of Playology Pediatric Therapy. Havilah shares how motherhood, necessity, and a deep passion for helping children led her to launch a thriving pediatric therapy practice in Northern Indiana.Together, they talk about balancing family life with business growth, building a values-led practice, and the power of play in supporting regulation, connection, and development. Havilah opens up about resilience, teamwork, and creating community—both at home and in her work with families.This conversation is for parents, caregivers, and entrepreneurs who believe leadership can be compassionate, intuitive, and rooted in care—and that motherhood has a powerful place in how we lead.🌐 Website: https://www.nurtureplayology.com🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother✨ Connect with Havilah & Playology Pediatric Therapy📣 Subscribe & Follow

In this episode of CEO, Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Reina Pomeroy — mom of three, founder of Emberlin Consulting, and community-building strategist for tech companies and disaster-recovery networks. Reina opens up about rebuilding her life after losing her home in the Marshall Fire, navigating motherhood while scaling her career, and the deep role community plays in personal and professional resilience.Together, they talk about what it really looks like to lead while mothering cue the mom guilt, the ambition, the emotional labor, and the power of building a “village” you can actually lean on. Reina also shares insights from her work in femtech, her transition from social work to executive coaching, and how she helps founders create community-led growth rooted in empathy and sustainability.This conversation is real, thoughtful, and full of practical wisdom for any mother balancing identity, leadership, and life’s unexpected curveballs — all while raising the next generation. Website: https://emberlinconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: Follow Reina Pomeroy for insights on community-led growth, femtech, and supporting founders. Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts Instagram: @ceolikeamother LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™ Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

🎙 In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Kathy B., founder of Hill Farm Preschool and The Magic of Preschool.Kathy shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut and discovering her passion for early childhood education at a young age, to opening her own preschool after years of experience in the field. She talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a business as a single mother, the importance of creating a nurturing, family-like environment, and her philosophy of leading with compassion and empathy.Kathy reflects on full-circle moments from former students returning as volunteers to the deep impact of supporting not just the child but the whole family. She opens up about balancing work and motherhood, setting boundaries, and navigating the influence of technology on modern parenting and business.The episode closes with Kathy’s advice for aspiring early childhood educators and her latest venture, The Magic of Preschool, created to inspire and empower the next generation of teachers.💡 This conversation is a reminder that leadership—especially as a mother—is about compassion, continuous learning, and building communities that care.✨ Connect with Kathy & The Magic of Preschool:🌐 Websites: hillfarmpreschool.com | themagicofpreschool.com📸 Instagram: @themagicofpreschool🎵 TikTok: @themagicofpreschool📣 Subscribe & Follow:🎧 Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Follow on Instagram: @ceolikeamother💼 Follow on LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

In this powerful episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Michelle, labor and postpartum doula, social worker, and founder of Womb Embrace Doulas for a conversation that expands what it means to “CEO like a mother.”As the first non-mother featured on the podcast, Michelle builds a bridge for everyone who is part of the CEO Like A Mother™ family—those who mother in many different ways. She shares her journey into birth work, the influence of her family’s legacy, and the wisdom she’s gained supporting mothers through some of life’s most transformative moments.Together, Rebecca and Michelle explore identity, grace, and reparenting by uncovering how healing our own stories helps us lead and love with greater compassion. They dive into the roots of midwifery, the role of anxiety and control in birth, and the many forms that mothering and leadership can take.This episode is both an invitation and a celebration: that leadership is personal, care is powerful, and “CEO like a mother” is a way of being that belongs to us all.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Michelle: @wombembracedoulas | wombembracedoulas.comInstagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.comAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Support on Venmo: @ceolikeamother

This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an in-depth interview with Dani hairstylist, salon owner, and mother of three. Host Rebecca explores Dani’s journey from her early dreams of becoming a hairstylist, through the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, to building her own successful business, Hair Envy & Co.Dani shares candid stories about family life, the support she received from her husband, and the sacrifices she made to pursue her passion. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, educating clients, and creating a supportive environment for women. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of her work, the value of self-care, and the freedom that comes with being her own boss.The episode wraps up with Dani’s reflections on what it means to be both a CEO and a mother emphasizing empowerment, presence, and building a life that allows for both professional fulfillment and meaningful family time.✨ Connect with Dani & Hair Envy & Co.:💇‍♀️ Book: hairenvyandco.glossgenius.com📸 Instagram: @hairenvy_co📘 Facebook: Hair Envy & Co.🎵 TikTok: @hairenvyandco📣 Subscribe & Follow:🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify | Apple Podcasts📸 Follow on Instagram: @ceolikeamother🔗 Follow on LinkedIn: CEO Like a Mother™💌 Support the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee / Venmo → @ceolikeamother

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Kaity Badowski wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur behind Clean Home Dreams and the soon-to-launch faith-based subscription box, Heavenly Harvest.Kaity shares her journey from childhood visions of success to building a thriving cleaning business during the pandemic and now stepping into a new season of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the importance of multiple income streams, the patience required for launching new ventures, and the role of faith and spiritual timing in shaping her path.Together, Kaity and Rebecca dive into what it means to be a multipotentialite (a woman with many talents and passions) while navigating motherhood, personal growth, and business. They discuss the power of community, the reality of mom guilt, and the joy found in both the challenging and rewarding moments of building something that matters.✨ Connect with KaityFacebook: Heavenly Harvest | Clean Home DreamsInstagram: @KaitBadowski✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Instagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.comAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Support on Venmo: @ceolikeamother

What happens when the healthcare meets self-care? In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother, Rebecca sits down with Megan Higley a nurse anesthetist, mom, and founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana.Megan shares how her personal journey with aging after motherhood sparked a passion for aesthetics, leading her to create a practice that empowers women to feel confident in their own skin. From launching her business to expanding into women’s health and hormone therapy, Megan opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care.Together, Rebecca and Megan dive into the realities of “mom guilt,” the importance of setting boundaries, and why self-care isn’t selfish it’s essential. Megan also offers practical advice for women seeking safe facial rejuvenation while highlighting the power of collaboration and humility in leadership.Her story is a reminder that being a “CEO like a mother” means never stopping, always balancing, and leading with care.✨ Follow Pure Aesthetics & WellnessInstagram: @puraestheticsandwellnessFacebookWebsite: www.puraestheticsandwellness.com✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Instagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.comAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Support on Venmo: @ceolikeamother

Marci shares how she turned the loss of her role as a drowning prevention coordinator in Florida into the spark that launched her own swim school in Michiana. From teaching survival swim skills to navigating the ups and downs of running a business with three kids, she opens up about the raw realities of mom guilt, the power of word-of-mouth marketing, and the importance of community support.We dive into the mental hurdles kids face in the water, why real-life swim skills matter more than “just keeping kids safe,” and the lessons parenting and business both teach about resilience, failure, and growth. Marci also reflects on identity (wanting to be seen beyond her work) and what it truly means to “CEO like a mother” by leaning on help.Whether you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to learn how to swim through business hurdles, Marci’s story will leave you reflecting on whether you’re ready to take your life vest off and dive in. Because we can’t learn to swim on our own and the real journey is learning to do it together.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Little Fins Swim: @littlefinsswim | littlefinsswim.comInstagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: ceolikeamother.comSign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this powerful episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Sarah Files, a mother and serial entrepreneur, to talk about resilience full stop.Sarah shares her journey from working as an occupational therapist to founding her own home health company, while caring for her infant in her desk drawer! She opens up about being turned down by 50 banks, the financial and regulatory hurdles she faced, and how persistence, community support, and sheer determination helped her secure microloans and accreditation.We explore Sarah’s philosophy of “failing forward,” her expansion into cottage-style homes for seniors and a medical spa, and the lessons she’s learned about raising capital, managing people, and honoring her values as both a CEO and a mom. Sarah also reflects on what it means to “CEO like a mother” leading with heart, honesty, and resilience, even in the hardest seasons.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a mom navigating career pivots, or someone in need of encouragement to keep going, tune into Sarah’s story. This episode is a testament to grit, creativity, and the power of not giving up.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Connect with Sarah: [email protected]: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: https://ceolikeamother.com/Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this inspiring episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Abbey Tobolski, President of The Village Initiative, and Rayna Hensmann to talk about how moms can lead change while raising families.Abbey and Rayna share how The Village Initiative builds a supportive community for women, filling the gap between motherhood and ambition. From organizing home resets to creating judgment-free spaces, they empower others through connection, practical help, and big dreams proving that leadership and motherhood go hand in hand. Toward the end, we also hold space for an honest conversation about child loss and the courage it takes to keep showing up as mothers and leaders.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™The Village Initiative: thevillageinitiative.comInstagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: https://ceolikeamother.com/Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Kate, a private practice pediatric speech language pathologist in the Michiana area and mom of three under four.We talk about her journey from high-pressure hospital settings to building a business that reflects her values and her family’s needs. Kate shares her expertise in feeding therapy, airway health, and holistic care and why she believes parents should never “wait and see” when it comes to developmental concerns. Whether you’re navigating the toddler years, running your own business, or simply seeking inspiration from a mom who’s carving her own path, this episode is for you.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Kate: Therapeuticis.com | Instagram/Facebook: @Therapeuticis_LLCInstagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: https://ceolikeamother.com/Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Maggie Lord, digital media pioneer and founder of Rustic Wedding Chic, a brand she grew over 12 years before its acquisition by David’s Bridal in 2020. Now a partner at The Whisper Group, Maggie helps female founders build businesses with exits in mind — because success isn’t just about scaling, it’s about owning your worth at every stage.We talk about:Why entrepreneurship can be a powerful path for mothersHow to separate your business from your identity (your work isn’t your baby!)What women need to know early on about exit strategy and why it mattersWhether you're building your first business or it is a chapter you're looking to close, this episode is a must listen for women redefining ambition on their own terms.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Maggie: ⁠@maggielordandcompanyFollow The Whisper Group: @wearethewhispergroupInstagram: ⁠⁠@ceolikeamother⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠CEO Like A Mother™⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://ceolikeamother.com/⁠⁠Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Shana Boyd, CEO and co-founder of 1123, AMA Omaha’s back-to-back Agency of the Year. With two decades of experience blending data-driven media strategy and award-winning creative, Shana has led multimillion-dollar campaigns for national brands — all while raising her four-year-old daughter, Cecilia.We talk about getting scrappy, pivoting when plans fall apart, and embracing the very real flip-flop of regressions, routines, and caregiving as a working mom. Shana brings honesty, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to the mic in a conversation that will leave you feeling seen and supported.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Shana: ⁠@weare1123 (on all the main platforms)Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceolikeamother⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠CEO Like A Mother™⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://ceolikeamother.com/⁠⁠Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

In this heartfelt episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Emma Ford of @emmafordcoaching, a coach supporting moms as they navigate the transition post baby.We talk about identity shifts (hello newborns here) and redefining work life experience. Whether you're preparing to return to work, pivoting professionally, or simply figuring out who you are, this episode is for you.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Follow Emma: @emmafordcoaching⁠Instagram: ⁠@ceolikeamother⁠LinkedIn: ⁠CEO Like A Mother™⁠Website: ⁠https://ceolikeamother.com/⁠Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

CEO Like a Mother™ is the podcast at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. Hosted by Rebecca, a mother of three and social worker-in-training. On this show, we share real stories from women all over the world, building businesses in their kitchens or leading as CEOs.Motherhood isn’t a setback, it’s your superpower.✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Instagram: ⁠⁠@ceolikeamother⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠CEO Like A Mother™⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://ceolikeamother.com/⁠⁠Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.☕ Love the show? Show support by buying me a coffee: Venmo @ceolikeamother

🎙️ Welcome to CEO Like A Mother™Motherhood isn't your weakness, it is your superpower!CEO Like A Mother™ is where we share real stories at the intersection of business and motherhood. We are here to hear your stories and welcome you into a global community. Whether you're raising babies, know a mother, or building a business while mothering, this podcast is your invitation into honest conversations about leadership, identity, caregiving, and everything in between.Join host Rebecca Alva, mother of three and social worker (pending conferral) turned founder, as she explores what leadership looks like when motherhood is at the heart of the story, not the afterthought. This is OUR trailer. OUR collective voice. OUR stories matter and WILL be told.Coming August 5. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.—✨ Follow CEO Like A Mother™Instagram: @ceolikeamotherLinkedIn: CEO Like A Mother™Website: https://ceolikeamother.com/Sign up for updates + member circle infoAvailable on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.