Women and Work

The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around. If you are an ambitious working mom who wants to share your story of success on a future episode of Women and Work, you can book your interview here: https://giospr8qzxuj.trickle.host/publicity.html

Women and Work is a business podcast hosted by Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Diane Moca, Founder/CEO of MomSub hosts Women and Work, a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  Episode #78

  78: Learning to Lead, Heal, and Evolve Through Life’s Challenges | Women and Work

  Sep 29, 202646 minS1

  Leadership isn’t always about having the right title. Sometimes, it’s about learning who you are, understanding the value you bring, and having the courage to evolve. In this episode of Women and Work, Berenice Soto, Founder of BGS Evolution and a leader with 17 years of experience in healthcare, shares the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership, motherhood, healing, and purpose. As a first-generation Latina, corporate compliance officer, college instructor, author, entrepreneur, and mother of four, Berenice has navigated many different roles while learning how to advocate for herself and create opportunities based on the value she brings—not simply the title she holds. She also opens up about a deeply personal chapter of her life: becoming a single mother, going through a difficult separation, and discovering holistic healing alongside her children. That experience eventually became part of the foundation for BGS Evolution, her holistic healing practice. From learning to accept help to finding flexibility as a working mother, Berenice shares honest lessons about asking for support, overcoming fear, recognizing your unique gifts, and understanding that not everyone is meant to walk with you through every stage of your journey. Topics they tackled: • Navigating leadership as a woman and Latina • Building respect through value rather than titles • Overcoming self-doubt and fear • Motherhood and balancing multiple roles • Healing after difficult life transitions • Learning to accept help and support • Creating career flexibility • Taking opportunities even when the answer might be “no” • Finding purpose through personal evolution • Building a legacy for future generations What part of Berenice’s journey resonates most with you? To learn about the power of crystals, essential oils, energy healing and ancestral wisdom, go to https://www.bgsevolution.online/. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WomenInLeadership #Leadership #Motherhood #PersonalGrowth Support the show

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  Episode #77

  77: Giving Yourself Permission to Build the Career You Want | Women and Work

  Sep 22, 202647 minS1

  Hannah Roze didn’t wait until she had every answer before making her next move. From pivoting into unfamiliar industries to building her own company, she learned that sometimes the biggest step is simply giving yourself permission to try. As the Founder and CEO of Plannerd, a wedding planning system designed to bring organization and collaboration to an overwhelming process, Hannah shares what it took to move from a successful career at Carta into entrepreneurship — while also navigating motherhood and building a company at the same time. Her story is about confidence, taking risks, knowing when to delegate, and creating a career that gives you the flexibility to own your time. Topics they tackled: Giving yourself permission to pursue entrepreneurship • Building confidence when you don't have all the answers • Career pivots and evolving professionally • Launching and growing Plannerd • Entrepreneurship and motherhood • Childcare as a key part of working motherhood • Delegating and building a team • Managing the mental load of work and home • Creating flexibility and owning your time • Why you don't have to have your entire career figured out What happens when you stop waiting to feel completely ready — and decide you're ready enough to begin? To get a free wedding planning checklist, go to https://www.plannerd.com/. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMoms #CareerGrowth Support the show

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  Episode #76

  76: Breaking Free From Corporate: Building a Life By Design | Women and Work

  Sep 15, 202642 minS1

  After 23 years in the corporate world, Mandy Smith realized she was ready for something different. Working in the male-dominated wine, beer and spirits industry taught her valuable lessons about leadership, resilience and hard work. But entrepreneurship showed her something corporate life couldn't: the possibility of creating a life on her own terms. Mandy shares what it was like to build a side hustle while still working in corporate, navigate the tension that came with pursuing something of her own, and ultimately walk away after receiving a severance opportunity in 2024. Today, she's a digital nomad, energy entrepreneur and co-founder of Cynrg, traveling the country while helping families access smarter energy solutions. Her journey is about more than changing careers — it's about creating a life she can say yes to. Topics they tackled: • Navigating a male-dominated corporate industry • Building a business while working full-time • The pressure that comes with having a side hustle • Knowing when it's time to leave corporate • Entrepreneurship and creating freedom • Becoming a digital nomad • Technology and the future of energy • Building residual income • Learning from missed opportunities • Finding your deeper purpose What would you change if you knew you could create a life completely on your own terms? To learn how you can get a free electric battery that stores energy for your home, provides power during outages and reduces the cost of electricity, check out https://mandysmith.lovable.app/. Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #Entrepreneurship #CareerChange #WomenInBusiness #Leadership Support the show

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  Episode #75

  75: Hard Work Isn't a Career Strategy | Women and Work

  Sep 9, 20261h 4mS1

  You can work incredibly hard, be loyal, and deliver results—and still realize that no one knows what you want next. Julie Gartell learned this lesson throughout her 20+ year career in talent acquisition. From advocating for herself as a working mother to navigating leadership challenges and eventually losing a job she loved, she discovered that hard work alone isn't a career strategy. Julie is the Founder of CareerPREP Solutions and a Talent Acquisition Executive with more than 20 years of experience. After helping hundreds of people get hired, she now helps professionals understand their value, tell their stories, and take ownership of their careers. In this episode, we discuss: • Why advocating for yourself is essential to career growth • The pressure women feel to hide their family responsibilities • Why leaving work on time doesn't mean you're less committed • What happens when you stop investing in your own career development • Why networking should happen even when you're employed • The difficult identity shift that can come with losing a job • How Julie turned an unexpected career transition into a new business • Why your resume alone isn't enough to get you hired • How to understand, communicate, and advocate for your value If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure about what comes next in your career, this conversation is a reminder: your career belongs to you. What is one thing you need to advocate for more in your career? For info on how a personalized school curriculum, group seminar, or one-on-one coaching can help students and early-career professionals successfully navigate every stage of the job search – from crafting your story, resume, and LinkedIn profile to nailing your interviews, networking opportunities, and salary negotiations – go to www.careerprepsolutions.com Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #careerprepsolutions #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #CareerDevelopment Support the show

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  Episode #74

  74: Stop Climbing the Career Ladder: Design Your Own Path | Women and Work

  Sep 1, 202648 minS1

  For years, we’ve been taught to see success as climbing higher. But what if your career doesn't have to follow a straight line? Shruti Rustagi has built an international career across India, Dubai, and the United States while raising two children, working in corporate strategy, and growing her own leadership coaching business. As the Founder of Compounding Leadership, she helps others shift their mindset through coaching, workshops, and keynotes. In this conversation, Shruti shares why asking for what you want can change your career, why rejection shouldn't hold you back, and how she learned to build a life around what matters most instead of trying to do everything perfectly. We discuss: • Why you should ask for what you need • How to overcome the fear of rejection • Techniques for handling limiting beliefs • Why your career doesn't have to be a ladder • Building a business without immediately leaving corporate • Using small experiments to make big career decisions • The power of intentional productivity • How to identify what truly deserves your time • Why quality time can matter more than quantity • Building a village and learning to outsource Shruti's journey is a reminder that there is no single formula for success. You can pivot, experiment, change direction, and design a career around the life you want to live. What would change if you stopped following the traditional career path and started designing your own? Struggling to find the right child care? Get a video interview of your ideal nanny at https://www.momsub.com/child-care-options #WomenAndWork #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #Mindset Support the show

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