Stepping Up for the Working Mom
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsInspiring hope and motivating you to make bold moves, all while listening to your intuition to up level your life and become the person you are meant to be! In these episodes you will be challenged to think differently, to open your eyes to new ideas and to learn how to support yourself on this journey. If are ready to push through fear and doubt to live a fulfilling life than this is the podcast for you. We will talk all things life including work/life balance, marriage and parenting. Nikki is the creator of The Stepping Up Planner: Intentional Living for Ambitious Women. Learn more and purchase your copy at nikkigingrich.com
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The struggle of doing it all
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBYou are a busy, you have a lot to do and a lot on your mind. You want to be super woman and do it all, but you are constantly falling short. Sound familiar? Yea, I know that feeling too. Letting go of doing it all is something I am working on all the time. I've gotten so much better over the last few years, but those moments still creep in every now and then. In this episode you'll learn tips about how to let go of the hustle, focus on the priorities and enjoy your life without the feeli...
What defines a successful entrepreneur?
August 13, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBAfter being triggered by a post on social media I dive deep into what it really means to be a successful entrepreneur. How does society define it, how do I define it and how you can define it for yourself. Is it money? Is number of followers? What is it? How do we get away from what society says is successful to create our own definition.
Our Moving Journey
August 10, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWe left our home of 11 years. The place we brought home our 2 babies and our fur baby. The only home they've ever known. It was an adventure filled with all the emotions from grief to joy, to gratitude and fear. Listen in to hear about my side of the journey, where we are now just 11 days after the move.
The power of visualization
July 30, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHaving a compelling vision gave me the confidence to quit my full-time job, start my own business, host a live-event and start this podcast. Visualization is so powerful, it can allow you to connect with what it is you truly want in life. Otherwise, without a vision you are just floundering around without any direction, without any reason why. In this episode I share how I used visualization in my life and how you can start using visualization to creat the life you desire! --------------...
How can I be more calm?
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBHow can I be more calm? This is a question I've been asking myself lately because my anger is something I'm trying to be aware of lately. When I'm trying to improve something about myself it starts with being aware, and then focusing on making the change. Here is how I'm using this question to bring to awareness and help me make change. --------------------------------------------------------- Grab the 3 week Beginner Meditation Program at nikkigingrich.com/programs
How can I be more calm?
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBHow can I be more calm? This is a question I've been asking myself lately because my anger is something I'm trying to be aware of lately. When I'm trying to improve something about myself it starts with being aware, and then focusing on making the change. Here is how I'm using this question to bring to awareness and help me make change. --------------------------------------------------------- Grab the 3 week Beginner Meditation Program at nikkigingrich.com/programs
Balance is possible ~ Interview with Rina Meushaw
July 23, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBRina Meushaw teaches busy working Moms how to feel more balanced and calm in their everyday lives. Through her blog, podcast, and coaching, she shows Moms how to see big results by making small but powerful changes in their lives. Rina is a Mom to two amazing girls, wife, full-time employee and daily juggler of all things. You can find her podcast and connect with her at www.balancedworkingmoms.com. Connect with Rina: Podcast - Balanced Working Moms Podcast on Itunes - Link: https://podcas...
Discover Your Work/Life Balance
July 20, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis is a recording of a training I did on Work/Life Balance. You will learn how I went from full-time employee trying to side-hustle my way to work/life balance, to making more income a month than my full-time job in less than 2 years! Today I work on a schedule that allows me to be a mom, a CEO, a consultant and an employee. It sounds like a lot, but I truly love what I do. This work/life balance that I created started with a simple vision. Over time that vision grew and go stronger and ...
Kids, Screentime & Quarantine
July 16, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIt has not been easy parenting, working and giving the kids boundaries around screen time. Recently we decided to send our kids to summer care part-time. At the time of this recording though we hadn't made that decision yet. We had to weigh pros and cons of the kids at home with us all day while we work or the risk of them getting sick. Yes, over the last 4 months our kids have watched a ton of TV. We tried to moniter it as best as possible, but sometimes when you have work to do it's ju...
Finding Meaninful Work ~ Interview with Lynne Golodner
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBLynne Golodner is the founder of the Make Meaning Movement. The goal of the Make Meaning Movement is to help educational leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives gain expertise on strategic storytelling, mission-driven leadership, and practical steps on how to use meaning to build an audience, increase brand impact, and grow the bottom line. In this episode we talk about: Purpose driven-work Rediscover your passions from childhood Running a business after divorce and while single parenti...
The mindset of losing weight
July 09, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIt might not be the fancy topic to talk about, but so much about losing weight is around mindset. In this episode I'm sharing with you that 2 years ago I made the commitment to lose 20 lbs, and here I am 2 years finally starting to see the physical changes. What you don't see is the inner work that needed to be done over those 2 years. Making peace with the fact that my body is now different. I'm not 20, and I've had 2 babies. I've been on birth control for a number of years at this point,...
Move beyond imposter syndrome ~ Interview with Rachel Dash-Dougherty
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBRachel Dash-Dougherty - aka the Grounded Therapist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and 200 hour yoga teacher. She specializes in helping women manage and move beyond imposter syndrome to realize their power and self-worth through science backed strategies to improve mental AND physical strength. In this episode you'll hear: The difference between coach and therapist Becoming aware of doubts and beliefs that keep us stuck What happens when we take 5 steps forward and 2 steps back ...
Interview with Teresa Hildebrand ~ Finding priorities as a working mom
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBTeresa Hildebrand is a mom of two (9 year old girl and 11 year old boy) and LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) wife. Her husband Marc is a Sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department and has been with the department for 17 1/2 years. They have been married for almost 15 years, together for 19 years. She works as an online health and nutrition coach serving other LEOW's (law enforcement officer wife) to help improve their confidence and wellbeing. Marc is also a part-time online health coach...
Facing fear
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBIt may be easier to ignore our fear, worry and doubts....but if you truly want to let go of your fear and move past it you must acknolwedge it. Once you acknoweldge it then you can ask yourself how to move through it. Are there answers for this fear? Is there a possibly solution? You'll be amazed at how much better you will feel once you face your fear and determine that should this fear come true that you do have a solution for it. Then that fear doesn't seem as bad as you once thought.
Facing fear
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBIt may be easier to ignore our fear, worry and doubts....but if you truly want to let go of your fear and move past it you must acknolwedge it. Once you acknoweldge it then you can ask yourself how to move through it. Are there answers for this fear? Is there a possibly solution? You'll be amazed at how much better you will feel once you face your fear and determine that should this fear come true that you do have a solution for it. Then that fear doesn't seem as bad as you once thought.
Interview with McKenna Montcalm ~ Nutrition and fitness that works with your body
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMcKenna Montcalm (or Kenna) of KennaFit has a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Fitness and Exercise Science, and has been a practicing Certified Personal Trainer for over 10 years. She also a certified fat loss nutrition coach, as well as a Guiding Mindful Change Life Coach. Over the course of her career, she has helped hundreds of women just like you learn how to lose weight easily without giving up your favorite foods or spending hours in the gym. Connect with Kenna: Instagram: instag...
What it means to live in the present moment
June 18, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBWhat does it really mean to live in the present moment? It makes a great social media quote, but how do we live it every day? It's not easy, and it takes practice. Living in the present moment means understanding that you are here right now, taking in whatever is going on around you without distractions. Enjoying moments with your kids, conversations with family and friends, putting down your phone to truly be there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Alexandra Elle - Instagram @alex_...
Conscious Parenting ~ Interview with Katherine Sellery
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBKatherine Winter-Sellery is the CEO of the Conscious Parenting Revolution and co-creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict-resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children and adults. Through her popular training, she has taught thousands of parents, educators, and other professionals in a half dozen countries how to minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs, and to communicate with more collaboration, cooperation and consideration. Sh...
Allowing others to feel their anger
June 11, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBBeing triggered by other people's emotions is real and it's hard to distinguish sometimes between your own emotions and someone else's. We don't want someone else telling us that our emotions are wrong or not real, so why would anyone else want us to say or think the same thing about their feelings, especially anger. I don't do well around anger or confrontation, for most of my life I've avoided it all costs. When those around me would get angry, I'd walk away or not want to be a part of...
The Myths About Meditation
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen I started meditating over 3 years ago it was a struggle for me. I had no idea what to do or how to get started. There were 2 things holding me back: 1) I couldn't figure out how to keep my brain free of thought, and 2) meditating felt like a lot of work. Then I realized you're not supposed to shut your brain off, that's impossible and it can be easy. On this podcast I'm debunking the myths that meditation is about clearing out your thoughts and that meditation is hard. Once I got...
Shifting from school to summer
June 04, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSchool's out and now it's time to shift into summer mode!!!! While exciting, it's also daunting because we are still in lock-down. Daycares are starting to open, and we're still working part-time from home. So what is this summer going to look like? As we move into this next phase there are 3 things I'm focusing on: 1) Creating/readjusting routines. 2) Taking time off - both before we begin the transition and during the summer. 3) Self-care for my mind and my body - meditation, journal...
The unspoken workload of motherhood
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt feels like we do so much more than our husbands or partners, now the statistics show that we do. Especially during quarantine! A study done at the UCL Institute of Eduation and Institute of Fiscal Studies showed that 47% of mothers hours doing paid work are split between that and other activities (like childcare and housework). The proof is there that our attention is split. Our brains are trying to focus on work and on kids. But we can't do all that. Our brains don't function that wa...
Channeling Anger
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAnger is not a fun emotion to have and in quarantine I'm experiencing a lot of anger. So I decided it was something I wanted to work on. I'm sharing my personal story of how anger manifests for me (i.e. yelling) and how I'm working to make changes to control and channel my anger differently. It's real and it's true. It's also not always pretty, but the process is always worth it! ---------------------------------------------------------- Looking for tools and tips to help you work from ...
The truth about I wanted for Mother's Day
May 12, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis was certainly a different kind of Mother's Day for all of us. I spent the morning journaling and really thinking about what it is I wanted for Mother's Day. It wasn't what you might think...no massage, or pedicure, or breakfast in bed. It was something much bigger. Bigger than my own life and my own family. Listen in on to see what it is I'm wishing for right now... ---------------------------------------------------------- Looking for additional tools and tips to help you work fr...
Overwhelm and Burnout
May 06, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBFeeling overwhelmed? Too much to do and have no idea where to start? Then this podcast is for you!!! I found myself in this exact position and was able to move through by doing these things: 1) Stopping 2) Putting down all electronics and turning all screens off 3) Going outside What can you do when you are feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Even when we typically think we should push through and conquer our to-do list, I explain why doing the exact opposite is the best thing to do!...
What I'm doing during quarantine
April 29, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode I'm sharing with you what I'm doing and not doing quarantine. I can easily focus on all the things going wrong (which btw I have done), but I'm working to continue focusing on the positive things I'm doing during quarantine. I provide you with a great exercise you can do to shift your focus from what's wrong to what's right. When you do this you will notice a change in your attitude and how you're feeling about how you're handling quarantine. This isn't about doing anything...
Keep Your Ego In Check
April 22, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThis isn't about being overly confident, it's about letting your ego keep you small and safe. Our ego is designed to keep us in our comfort zone where it is safe and...well....comfortable. When we start to stretch and grow it becomes uncomfortable. So our ego will attempt to step in and attempt to keep us from growing. Just the other day I found my ego trying to keep me small. I'm working to grow and step up, so my ego tried to pull me back down. Rather than growing I was tempted to sit ...
Staying motivated and productive
April 14, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIt is tough motivating yourself while working from home. Your routine is completely different, there's not office chit chat with colleagues, lunches or meetings to attend. So how do you self-motivate and stay productive? Two years ago I started working from home full-time and I've learned alot in those 2 years. Even more when I went back to work part-time and had to really motivate myself to build my business outside those work hours. In this episode I'm sharing with you the 8 things I...
Getting through the struggles
April 07, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThe struggles are a part of life. In today's episode I'm sharing with you how the struggles that come up as we learn and grow are normal. The Universe needs to rearrange things in order to make them better. Whether you are dealing with something now or have in the past, know that it was all for a purpose. As we grow the things around us cannot remain the same. Embracing the struggles will help us get to the other side more quickly and make the transition smoother for you. Looking for a...
Working mom non-negotiables
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWe are all quarantined in our homes right now. It is imperitive that you are taking care of yourself in order to show up best for your family. Especially if like me and my husband, you have 2 parents working from home and homeschooling your kids. My non-negotiables have allowed me to keep my sanity during this time. Then when challenges arise and I feel that overwhelm come up I'm able to not lose my $hit, and can approach the challenge with a level head. Decide on your non-negotiables an...
Navigating the unknown
March 24, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWe are living during a time that no one was prepared for. Businesses are shutting their doors, schools are closed, teachers are scrambling to put together lesson plans and parents are learning how to teach their kids while also working, healthcare workers are overloaded, grocery stores are running out of toilet paper, and on and on. So how do we navigate this unknown? We have no idea when this will be over and news changes every single day, almost every hour. In this podcast I'm sharing ...
Feeling stuck and need to take action
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBWe've all been there. You know there's something you need to do or desparately want to, but you just can't seem to get up and actually do it. What's the secret to doing it? To finally taking action? Why do others do it, but you can't seem to? I'm giving you some tough love in this episode, because after a month of no podcast recordings this is where I found myself. I couldn't seem to just record an episode. Then I finally did! ----------------------------------------------------------...
Single working mom creating her dream ~ Interview with Jen Parke
February 18, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB"If you're not moving forward, are you even moving?" Jen Parke is a single working mom building a business on the side. She is determined and motivated to create the life of her dreams. She is a social worker by trade and has a passion for helping others in the helping professions (first responders, law enforcement, therapists, etc). When it comes to keeping the faith and pushing forward, Jen is your girl! She doesn't give up when things get hard. She keeps learning and growing! In thi...
Ditching Old Habits and Patterns
February 11, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBI'm in the middle of breaking an old habit and pattern. I decided to share that story with you! In this episode I give you the 3 step framework to break old habits and patterns and create new positive ones. It really simple, it's not always easy. You must be willing to do the work, get uncomfortable, and face your emotions to get to the other side. It has taken years to create the habits and patterns you have now, it doesn't have to take years to break them!! --------------------------...
From teacher to full-time student ~ Interview with Megan Hauser
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBMegan is a teacher turned full-time student working on her doctorate After spending years in the classroom she began to feel misaligned with her former passion to teach. She was looking for more, and at first didn't know what that was. While on maternity leave she began to see things differently. She returned to work feeling stuck and more negative. She was living for school breaks and really questioning what was next. She started putting herself out there, began being more purposeful w...
This is the one thing holding you back from living your dreams
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThere one thing that is preventing you from growing to become the person you are meant to be. This thing is keeping you stuck in a life that is unfulfilling, a job that makes you hate your daily life, and living life on repeat. You are simply surviving day in and day out. If you want to thrive, take your dreams and bring them to life all you need to do is take action!! Listen to hear what you are doing to keep yourself where you are, and preventing yourself from becoming the person you...
Finding your priorities as a working mom
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLadies, we are naturally busy people. Moms, wifes, employees, supervisors, etc. etc. etc. It's easy to fall into overwhelm and feel like we are falling behind in life. When you understand that life ebbs and flows, and you can ride that wave life becomes easier. Recently I was in a state of focusing on family over work. I had to constantly talk myself out of feeling behind, and focus on the priority in the moment. When I did that, and space opened up I was able to clearly move forward...
From $0 to $15k in 18 months
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn June 2018 I took a leap of faith and quit my stable, yet unfulfilling and soul-sucking full-time job to chase my dream of entrepreneurship. In the first 6 months I spent more than I made. As I reflected on 2019, I realized I profited $15,000 in my business!! On this podcast I share with you the top 2 things that I did to see these results. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get on the waitlist for The Mom's Retreat at themomsretreat.co...
From $0 to $15k in 18 months
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn June 2018 I took a leap of faith and quit my stable, yet unfulfilling and soul-sucking full-time job to chase my dream of entrepreneurship. In the first 6 months I spent more than I made. As I reflected on 2019, I realized I profited $15,000 in my business!! On this podcast I share with you the top 2 things that I did to see these results. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get on the waitlist for The Mom's Retreat at themomsretreat.co...
How to handle stress
December 19, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBStress and the holidays seem to go hand in hand. The holidays are supposed to be about enjoying time with family, and that doesn't seem to be the case. Ever since Thanksgiving I've been living in overwhelm. I've been working through the stress, looking for my triggers and trying to fix them. I had a lightbulb moment last week and I'm sharing that with you on this episode. You'll also hear the 4-step process I take when stress hits. How to work through it and do better the next time! En...
Why is it so hard to be authentic
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe are preached at to be ourselves, yet when we do we feel judged and shamed. It's good to be authentic and who we are. If that's the case why is it so difficult? I'm sharing my quirks, the things that make me....me. We all have things that make us different and special, we appreciate those people who are themselves. We need to work on being more of our authentic selves and seeing that as a positive instsead of a negative. What you'll hear in this episode: - Work with Nikki 1:1 via her ...
Law of Attraction/Manifestation
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBYou've likely heard of the Law of Attraction/Manifestation. But what is it? How does it work? In this episode I'll walk you through a simple explaination of how we are manifestating all the time and the steps to manifest the life that you desire. It's just as easy to manifest $1 as it is $1 million!!! What you'll hear in this episode: - Work with Nikki 1:1 via her personalized life coaching specifically for working moms - What is manifestation? - My stories of manifestation. - The s...
Stop comparing yourself to others
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat to do when you wish you had the life you see others having on social media? What you'll hear in this episode: - Work with Nikki 1:1 via her personalized life coaching specifically for working moms - We know social media is the highlight reel, yet we still compare! - Who I've been comparing myself too. - How to shift from comparison to feeling good about your own life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continue the conversati...
Creating Positive Habits
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAre you ready for 2020? I'm talking about creating positive habits now to set you up for success next year!!! What you'll hear in this episode: - Work with Nikki 1:1 via her personalized life coaching specifically for working moms - Why habits are so important - Positive habits Nikki's created - some hard and some easy - How to create a habit now for a goal next year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continue the conversation at th...
A career change is not detrimental to your success
November 12, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAre you working at a job you hate? Do you wish you could just up and change your career? Do you think changing your career, pausing your career, or switching to part-time is going to hurt your future success? I'm here to tell you that it won't!! I've learned, read and heard from other working moms who have shifted, paused or pivoted their careers, then went out to lead very successful and fulfilled lives! When we are happier in our work, we produce better results. Do some journaling,...
A career change is not detrimental to your success
November 12, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAre you working at a job you hate? Do you wish you could just up and change your career? Do you think changing your career, pausing your career, or switching to part-time is going to hurt your future success? I'm here to tell you that it won't!! I've learned, read and heard from other working moms who have shifted, paused or pivoted their careers, then went out to lead very successful and fulfilled lives! When we are happier in our work, we produce better results. Do some journaling,...
How I quit my job
November 05, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWalking away from a full-time job, income and health insurance was the best decision I've ever made. It was exactly what I needed to do at that time. In this episode I share with you how I came to do this decision. It was a decision that was building for years, and it took me gaining clarity on what I wanted in my life to be able to quit my job knowing it was the right decision. I talk about how making big bold moves in your life and career require lots of inner work before hand to ensur...
Keys to Success
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBRecently someone asked what the secret to success is for your business. Well I shared them here and you might be surprised that the secret is pretty simple. Here's what was shared: Perseverance Open to change Good listener Consistent There is no magic forumla to follow, there is work + alignment + showing up even when you don't want to.
Finding Your Purpose
October 22, 2019 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat's your purpose? Do you feel you need to have a purpose, but you don't know what it is? What is the big deal around knowing your purpose? We want to know the answer before we do anything. Then we beat ourselves up for not having the answer, as if we're not enough. Really, it's not about knowing your purpose, but the journey to finding your purpose. Nikki talks about her journey to finding her own purpose, what that looks like for her, and why you need to start your journey today!!! S...
Top Side Businesses for Working Moms
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis is the audio recording of a live video sharing the top side businesses for working moms. The video version can be found on the Stepping Up with Nikki Gingrich Facebook page. You are provided with descriptions and examples of how you can start your own business on the side while still working your other job. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking to take your side business to the next level? Discovered what kind of business you want to star...