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by Barbara Mighdoll
"I don't know how you do it." I hear it constantly. So here's the honest answer: I'm exhausted, I'm more fulfilled than I've ever been, and I'm not a superwoman. I know my why, I know my priorities, and I've built systems around both. And the skills I sharpened over 12 years in tech turned out to be the superpowers that make this life work. That's true for you too. Most of us just never bring them home. That's what this show is for. Every other week, I sit down with founders and executives like Jess Jacobs (CEO of Coterie), Jing Gao (founder of Fly by Jing), Sarah Steele (VP at Olipop), Jeanelle Teves (CCO at Bugaboo), Divya Gugnani (co-founder of Wander Beauty), Hitha Palepu (CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals), and Melanie Rosenwasser (Chief People Officer at Dropbox). Different titles, same thread: every one of them is a builder. We lift the curtain on how their lives actually run: the childcare setups, the division of labor, the promotion conversations, the financial plan that made the leap feel safe, the first customers, the returns from maternity leave, the resets for the days when nothing goes right. Between guests, Toolkit episodes hand you step-by-step playbooks you can put to work immediately, and solo episodes open up the systems running my own life. I'm Barbara Mighdoll, a former tech exec turned entrepreneur. I'm scaling MNTSTUDIO to seven Pilates studios this year, I co-founded Roam Collective, a summer abroad program for families, and I'm the mom of two behind New Modern Mom. This is a living framework for the modern working mother, built to meet you wherever you are: still dreaming, ready to make a move, or deep in the build. And from right where you're standing, you don't need to see the full staircase. You just need to take the first step. Start here. For even more behind the scenes of how I’ve designed my life, subscribe to my newsletter and connect with me on Instagram @newmodernmom. The New Modern Mom Podcast is for working moms, moms in corporate, women in tech, and mom entrepreneurs navigating career growth, motherhood, and modern life design. Every other week: honest conversations and practical playbooks on work-life systems, productivity, childcare and outsourcing, the mental load, career pivots, going back to work after maternity leave, starting a business, and redefining success as an ambitious working mother. Hosted by Barbara Mighdoll. The New Modern Mom podcast is produced in partnership with Alexandra Alquiza and Emily Roberts.
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This podcast is gold, everything is so relatable and I’ve implemented some of the tips and tricks to make life as a busy mom so much smoother and more enjoyable, thank you!
This podcast is so helpful! As a busy working mom, i anticipate this podcast being a game-changer for me. It offers real, relatable conversations that make me feel seen and supported in the daily juggle of career and motherhood. It’s filled with practical tips and fresh perspectives while also being short enough that I feel like I can immediately take action on the things discussed. Barbara’s communication style is clear, concise and engaging- she comes across as a savvy businesswoman and mom who I would definitely take time to connect with and learn from in the professional world and I am glad to have this venue to do so in!
Love this podcast - so relatable and helpful for moms seeking balance in motherhood!!
As a first time mom, I really enjoyed listening! Will listen to other episodes. Embrace all the ups and downs and know we’re not alone!
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