“Think about when you enter a room and you talk with different people who have conviction and confidence within their work. It’s very magnetic to work with these people, and for you to harness this power is so important to not only your earning power but also help the impact that you want to make.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska talks about what it's really costing us the confidence gap in women, either by being more self-critical or taking a long time to forgive ourselves after a mistake and strategies that will build your confidence back.Tune in to this episode as Kinia discusses using our strengths and capabilities as a working parents to show confidence and skills in the workplace.0:00 Intro1:40 A study on women’s confidence in the workplace4:25 How Pros&Babes is helping women to gain their confidence back5:30 Exploring your matrescence7:48 How does the values assessment help with building your confidence back?8:23 Envisioning your goals and your legacy9:26 How to use your vision to build your confidence10:11 Mapping out your energy to avoid burnout10:51 How to conserve and use your energy purposefully to boost your confidence11:20 Taking advantage of your transferable skills11:50 The importance of confidence in the workplace12:17 Some examples of ways you can improve your life by gaining confidence13:38 Using confidence as a leader in your field14:54 Streamlining the process to gain your confidence back after maternity leave15:23 Joining a community of like-minded women for accountability16:32 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The acronym, BOLD, is being a brave, outgoing leader deciding. This means that you decide on the legacy that you want to leave behind, both in your career and with your children. This takes being outgoing, having strength in your core values, and being willing to speak about them.”In this episode, Mary Bicknell, CEO of See the Signs, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how she has been helping women break free of their psychological limitations so they can become leaders in their life and business.Tune in to this episode for Mary’s teachings about being more BOLD and eliminating your mental B.S. to lead a Life Uncommon.Mary Bicknell is CEO, Podcaster and Founder of See The Signs. Her global consulting company focuses on helping women break free of their psychological limitations so they can become leaders in their life and business. Connect with Mary at her podcast, Lead A Life Uncommon, her website, or on Linkedin. 0:00 Intro0:47 Meet Mary1:58 How Mary helps women take ownership in their lives3:32 How to encourage yourself to believe that your voice matters6:52 Being BOLD: Building your legacy for your children11:07 How to break free of being tired of taking charge of your life15:03 Transforming and changing your thinking19:05 Breaking through your everyday pattern to become the better you22:13 How to live your life uncommon28:36 Using hope to see the good in the bad32:04 Mary’s 25-year vision34:17 Connect with Mary35:35 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“As with companies, it’s important for your family to have their mission statement and core values to drive decisions. When I started thinking about this for my family, it helped us and our kids to have a guiding principle to go off of when we feel overwhelmed or anxious.”In this episode, Hilary Kinney, Director & Author joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about her book, Project Management for Parents, engaging the family, building teamwork and succeeding together.Tune in to this episode as Hilary provides resources and tips for busy families to streamline life at home. Hilary Kinney is the proud mother of an elementary school student and a project manager with 17 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company. Her recent parenting accomplishments include teaching him to plan his day independently, make dinner, and get his chores done – sometimes without complaining. She is also the author of Project Management for Parents, created to provide resources for busy families to streamline life at home. She lives with her family in the Washington, D.C. area. Connect with Hilary at Project Management for Parents or get your copy of her book at all major online retailers.0:00 Intro0:48 Meet Hilary1:40 Hilary’s inspiration to writing a book to help other parents manage their busy lives3:27 Getting organized and boosting productivity at home5:26 How to assess resources versus work in a changing environment9:32 How to embrace change and reduce risk in your career13:43 Allocating time and space for an emotional check-in19:04 How to build an engaged high performing family22:39 Getting your children involved in planning24:35 How to reduce overwhelm and focus on your priorities29:42 How to manage part-time work in a corporate setting33:22 Connect with Hilary34:48 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When I started my maternity clothing store, I really wanted to go back to my roots and use my creative side. And this journey to make my vision a reality connected me with amazing people in my life, made me figure out who I was beyond being a mom, and made me better by growing the community around me.”In this episode, the owner of the Fourth and mom of three, Iris Toon, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about her journey through her business of designing and selling maternity clothes that help mothers feel comfortable while looking stylish and maternal mental health. Tune in to this episode as Iris discusses supporting other moms who have had changes in their well-being when they become moms.Iris Toon is the owner of The Fourth, a maternity and nursing clothing shop. Dressing moms in comfy, stylish clothes they can wear from the first to the fourth trimester. She’s also passionate about advocating for maternal mental health because of her own experience with postpartum anxiety. Raising a family of three girls with her husband, Dan, in Edmonton, Canada. Connect with Iris at www.the-fourth.ca or on Instagram or Facebook.0:00 Intro0:44 Meet Iris2:26 Iris’ journey as a mother of three while thriving as a business owner5:10 Why is having mental health support important?7:56 Getting through the fourth trimester: Going back to your roots and accepting help10:01 Iris’ process of matrescence in her personal and professional life12:36 Being an entrepreneur in Edmonton14:15 The struggle of shopping for maternity clothes and how Iris helps to make this easier16:40 How Iris put faith into her religion to thrive in her business21:37 How Iris juggles being an entrepreneur with being a mom of three and a loving wife26:20 The importance of being and feeling comfortable in maternity clothes29:54 Iris’ 25-year vision31:50 Connect with Iris33:03 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“It’s so important to get women into investing because it gives women the confidence to persevere. This will help with the next step in their journeys and they will be able to use this to carry them info other places and have the confidence to get what they want.”In this episode, Bryan Slauko cofounder at Metiquity joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about early-stage investing, how you can explore that opportunity and make a difference in the lives of local entrepreneurs.Tune in to this episode as Bryan discusses building growth for yourself while investing in the local economy.Bryan is a co-founder of Metiquity Ventures Fund, bringing over 20 years of experience as an investment professional, advisor, entrepreneur and director. Bryan has combined his expertise in investment analysis, market research, due diligence and early-stage growth equity with experience in business strategy, corporate governance and business building, to help unlock growth opportunities, create value and effectively manage risk for investors, early-stage companies and the communities he works in. Connect with Bryan through https://metiquity.ca/ or Linkedin.0:00 Intro0:35 Meet Bryan3:04 How different types of funds help entrepreneurs6:41 The types of opportunities to look for10:49 Opportunities to become an angel investor16:17 How to choose opportunities before you invest18:53 The world Bryan is building for his girls26:57 The hope for working women in the future34:38 Creating role models that reflect the ups and downs of being a working mother36:22 A case study from Bryan on investing45:13 Connect with Bryan46:32 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

In this episode, lawyer and working-parent advocate Lori Mihalich-Levin joins Kinia Romanowska to discuss the rituals and key conversations that can bring support, resilience, and structure into the delicate transition back to work after maternity leave. Lori also offers key strategies for managing energy, honoring our needs, and staying grounded when hardly anything about life and work is normal and predictable.Listen in to glean insights and tips on cultivating mindfulness in your daily life and building supportive relationships at home and at work so you can make your return to work smooth and confident.Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, health care lawyer at her own firm, The GME Group, PLLC., has poured her passion for empowering working parents into Mindful Return, a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Mother to two boys, she is also the author of the widely-acclaimed book “Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave,” and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.Connect with Lori and her Mindful Return program on Instagram @mindfulreturn and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn 0:00 Intro3:04 How to make a “mindful return” 05:02 The Saturday basket: keeping chaos in one place6:27 Even if the world ends...I’ll be on point!8:42 “I’m the Chief bottle washer, you’re the Chief diaper changer:” sharing the domestic labor9.47 Responsibility-sharing is a never-ending conversation13:05 Micro tips for managing your energy14:44 Daily rituals that help us hit “pause,” shift pace and stay grounded20:36 Why self-care benefits our kids, too23:45 Me-time...in bulk!26:07 The top three things women must negotiate for work-life integration31:11 What new moms need to acknowledge if they want to succeed 33:18 The wisdom of hindsight: advice for new moms 37:22 What will your kids say about you in 25 years?If you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Our careers definitely affect our children. Seeing us go to work sets a precedent for your children of showing that we have a skill and we are choosing to use this skill to impact our community positively.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss the juggling act that is working-motherhood in ways that make us feel confident and empowered in our identities and choices.Tune in to this episode as Kinia and Rachel discuss society’s expectations, pressures from work-family conditioning weighing heavily on mothers, and a fresh perspective on how being a career-driven mother impacts your parenting.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy’s website.0:00 Intro5:53 “Would you ever send your husband to eat steak on the toilet”: Inequality at the workplace7:53 Changing working motherhood and fatherhood to fit caregiving roles13:23 How to use support systems so that you’re not drowning as a dual-income household16:35 Does having children affect a mother’s income?24:10 Tackling the maternal wall bias at your workplace25:59 Changing and building a workplace that supports working moms31:43 Why is being a working mom important for your children?40:32 Looking 25-years into the future to motivate you to keep working47:56 Relevancy to both parents and non-parents50:52 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The world needs us to embrace our differences and create a better world. Women bring so many new perspectives such as being nurturing and being more inclusive, which the STEM field can use in the community.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss facing career challenges like being penalized for having children through cutting salaries, promotions or having to pump milk in a bathroom stall because the workplace doesn’t normalize having a designated space for mothers.Tune in to this episode for insights on the importance of having more women in STEM and leadership positions, as they think about the full potential of their workers through their nurturing and inclusive nature.Brenda Denbesten was a chemical engineer for 15 years before becoming a mentor and coach for women in STEM. She helps women gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for a maximum impact in the workplace. Connect with Brenda at her Youtube channel or Facebook Group.0:00 Intro0:43 Meet Brenda5:06 Brenda’s source for her boundless optimism and how to create your own source14:50 Why it is important that more women join STEM careers?21:46 What do you need to do in 2022 to promote inclusivity at your workplace?26:01 Acknowledging as a healing process33:21 Connect with Brenda35:27 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“You need to be deliberate in what you want, otherwise life will give you whatever it wants to and you won’t have a choice. So using affirmations like writing down your goals and creating steps towards them is the best thing to being deliberate.”In this episode, Jibs Abitoye, a city councillor in Fort Saskatchewan and CEO of Divineity joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about the true meaning of confidence and why feeling good and looking good doesn’t come from external approval but is truly a habit of the mind.Tune in to this episode for insights on how Jibs has shown the world time and time again that being a woman is not a disadvantage.Jibs Abitoye is a mother of three, a city councillor in Fort Saskatchewan, and CEO of Divinety, a fashion business and social enterprise. She is on a mission to impact 1 million people living in poverty around the world through partnership with a charity and our collection “alphabet by divineity”. Connect with Jibs through Facebook, Instagram, https://divineityfashion.com/ and support her mission www.project1million.ca.0:00 Intro0:25 Meet Jibs1:25 Why is it important to be deliberate in feeling and looking good?2:49 How Jibs came up with her approach to bringing positivity into her life10:07 How to keep up with looking and feeling good as a new mom14:39 Jibs’ journey in becoming a city councilor in a new country21:10 Bringing a new perspective to any career by being a mom25:53 Jibs’ business and her mission31:42 How Jibs juggles being a business woman, city councilor, and mother of 336:19 Connect with Jibs37:53 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I want to remind the women listening to really connect with their inner ambitions. If you want to make more money or spend more time with your children, go for it! Fully open up to that desire that you have inside first, then worry about a strategy later.”In this episode, Merel Kriegsman, Women’s Wealth Advocate and Business Mentor, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how Merel has helped women to become the wealthiest in their lineage by showing them to sell whatever they want at whatever price that they want.Tune in to this episode for insights on building wealth that’s in alignment with your values, self-worth in your wild and untamed to help you become more powerful and fulfilled, and feeling like a goddess in your business.Merel Kriegsman is a Women’s Wealth Advocate and Business Mentor who has helped women become the wealthiest in their lineage. Merel offers business mentorship to experience a financial breakthrough of a lifetime. Connect with Merel at https://merelkriegsman.com/, and on Instagram or Facebook.0:00 Intro0:32 Meet Merel3:47 Merel’s desire to help you make more money6:16 How a creative mind can bring on an ‘outside the box’ approach9:09 Merel’s rags to riches motherhood story17:47 Leveraging and positioning yourself to achieve your dream sales23:37 Avoiding credibility amnesia: know your value and worth24:38 Why to turn away from using checklists and a better alternative28:46 How to create concrete steps to get what you desire33:41 How to reclaim your humanity after layers of history38:56 Merel’s recent rebrand42:58 Merel’s life on the prairies48:48 Connect with Merel49:45 Merel’s 25-year vision51:40 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“We need to look at your new criteria for happiness. To find this, we start at what you really want to contribute with your skills and what you want a workplace to look like. From these we start to look at jobs outside the box, outside of what your resume can get.”In this episode, Laura Berman Fortgang, Career Reinvention Coach, joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how she helps her clients to gain clarity and direction in their career, leverage their experience and skills towards something new, and solidify a strategy personalized to them.Tune in to this episode for insights on career choice, reinvention, how to grow and sustain a service bases business, and more.Laura Berman Fortgang is a pioneer in the personal coaching field. She has written five books, has a TedxTalk with 1.6 million views and has appeared on numerous morning shows. She has raised her own family, with three artistic and entrepreneurial children as a business owner. Connect with Laura at https://laurabermanfortgang.com/ or https://nowwhatcoaching.com/. 0:00 Intro0:56 Meet Laura1:48 Laura’s experience in a job that no longer aligned with her identity2:55 Looking at your life story will help give you clues to discover your life purpose8:00 Questions to ask yourself when you are looking at other opportunities13:15 How do you approach making a drastic change in your career?16:21 Staying positive and encouraged about your transition17:43 Laura’s journey through being a working mom22:44 Laura’s tips and tricks to achieve your full potential24:50 Laura’s 25-year vision30:49 Being flexible is the most important thing to learn in today’s day and age34:01 Connect with Laura35:34 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“In today’s age, every time there is a problem, we will look up the solution to it, look at how others dealt with it, and follow that rather than trusting ourselves. Most of the time, if you take the time to navigate it yourself you will get the answer that is true to yourself and your family.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss how to hold boundaries with intrusive friends and in-laws and how to find the answers you truly need within influencer advice.Tune in to this episode to hear Kinia and Rachel’s advice on figuring out parenting in the 21st century, the impact of ‘sharenting’, and how to deal with unsolicited advice.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy’s website.0:00 Intro2:01 Meet Rachel3:03 The differences of parenthood pre-pandemic vs. post-pandemic4:17 Navigating parenting through an overflow of information10:30 How to navigate advice around being a dual-career household14:16 We need to be open and flexible in parenting in order to not get overwhelmed16:32 The age of social media its effect on new mothers21:22 Trusting in your own wisdom26:05 What is a common theme of parenting in different cultures?32:09 Listening to your inner mentor can give you more power as a mom and as a woman33:45 To share or not to share: posting babies on social media38:08 Questions to ask yourself to make sure you are on the right track to your 25-year vision40:15 Connect with Rachel41:47 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Some of the shifts that I had to go through when I became a mom with a fly-in-fly-out career was to see what other moms were doing to make their careers and family lives become harmonious. Using other mother’s answers and seeing which ones would work for my family and our values helped in creating our routine.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss Brenda’s experience of matrescence, her strategies for creating family harmony amidst the challenges of fly-in-fly-out work, and the shifts in mindset that have set her up for success in her profession.Tune in to this episode to see how Brenda built a career in a male-dominated industry all while navigating the challenging dynamics of the fly-in-fly-out lifestyle.Brenda Denbesten was a chemical engineer for 15 years before becoming a mentor and coach for women in STEM. She helps women gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for a maximum impact in the workplace. Connect with Brenda at her Youtube channel or Facebook Group.0:00 Intro1:53 Meet Brenda3:25 Brenda’s experience with matrescence7:05 How Brenda dealt with Australia’s maternity leave policy8:36 Brenda’s transition back to work after her maternity leave12:22 Overcoming common pitfalls that mothers experience in moving up in their careers14:47 How to leverage being a mother in your career24:45 Brenda’s experience with support systems and outsourcing27:11 Preparing for your career life for having more than one child29:43 Key takeaways and tips for having one or both parents be fly-in-fly-out partners33:24 Connect with Brenda36:08 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When new mothers come in, they haven’t been given direction on how to practice proper ergonomics post-birth or post-maternity leave. So I would highly suggest that you talk to your employer to get an ergonomic assessment at work so that you are comfortable with all the shifts that you’re body goes through.”In this episode, chiropractor, Dr. Max Dekterov joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about addressing good habits and ergonomics, including physical exercise while working from home, work posture, and the correct movements for lifting and carrying your babies.`Tune in to this episode for insights on how we can perform our daily activities in a safe manner, increase body strength, and improve our overall health.Dr. Max Dekterov is a chiropractor who has helped his patients exceed their recovery expectations, using evidence-based care with active rehabilitation. He has treated families, with children as young as one-year-old. Connect with Dr. Max at South Center Chiropractic Clinic, Facebook and Instagram.0:00 Intro2:08 Meet Dr. Max2:37 Dr. Max’s passion about helping mothers3:44 How does motherhood affect your spine?6:53 Ergonomic tips while caring for a baby15:20 How does a chiropractor help you with your transition through different stages of motherhood?19:36 Adding a chiropractor to your health routine21:18 How do you keep moving and exercising while working from home?25:07 More ergonomic tips from Dr. Max27:54 Connect with Dr. Max28:46 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“With exhaustion or chronic exhaustion, you really need to think about the why’s. Doing this allows us to explore the difference between when you need to do the five why’s and take action or when you just need a couple of days of rest. They also cause you to reevaluate your daily routine so that at 3 o’clock you don’t hit that wall of exhaustion.”In this episode, female empowerment and mindset coach Tara Lehner joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about experiencing burnout as a working mother navigating the unrelenting rhythms of the corporate world and digging deep into the root causes of the exhaustion experienced by many other womenTune in to this episode for insights on simple calendar principles to take back control of our time, why and how to start a morning practice, and what it means to become the CEO of our work and family life.Tara Lehner is a female empowerment coach who has worked with people from every industry to discover the fastest path to leading with connection and confidence and show up authentically. Connect with Tara through Linkedin.0:00 Intro01:48 Meet Tara2:43 How Tara’s morning practice can position your mindset for the day6:36 Tara’s experience with exhaustion9:04 How to make sure that you’re beliefs are truly yours and not affected by internal factors12:40 Example of the fine why’s towards exhaustion16:03 When to do the five why’s exercise and when to seek expert help21:21 Carrying the mental load can cause sleep deprivation24:49 Breaking out of habits to get more energized28:30 Changing your mindset can create better dialogue between your body and you33:13 How to let go of society’s definition of success to create your own38:01 Connect with Tara38:48 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“We always talk about mindset before mechanics, and it starts with your inner thoughts and the power of what is in your mind. And this mindset will guide your non-negotiables, as they will reflect your values and what's important to you. This will also help make your inner critic your biggest cheerleader so that you can harness self-love to help you become accountable for your wants throughout the year.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO and host of this podcast Kinia Romanowska goes through her non-negotiables for the next year to come, including focusing your mindset, promoting self-love, maintaining support systems, strengthening your body, changing your success timeline, and overall focusing on your inner game.0:00 Intro1:05 Our mission at Pros&Babes2:28 Mindset before mechanics3:19 Areas to discipline to promote self-love5:25 Turning your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader7:52 The biggest domino effect change: Support systems9:32 How to strengthen your body as a mother10:40 Creating and changing your timeline for success14:22 Reflecting on your past year to plan your new one18:13 Recap on your non-negotiables for this year20:22 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is a mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“The biggest mistake that I made, before I started working at Kepler Academy, was that I didn’t trust the process. Now that I work there, I can see how well it is managed and handled, and I wish that I trusted them sooner as my life would have been so much easier during the early stages of my motherhood journey.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Rachel Jones from Kepler Academy to discuss sanity-preserving strategies for working moms, dropping the ball, outsourcing, and getting expert help.Listen to this episode if you want to hear more about how investing in childcare and other experts can save you from headaches and promote self-care.Rachel is Marketing Manager for Kepler Academy Early Learning and Child Care located in Edmonton, Alberta. Rachel shares Kepler's story and services in a variety of markets, where quality care for children is in high demand. Her background includes public relations and marketing with a progressive work history in both the private and public sectors in Alberta. Connect with Rachel on Linkedin, personal website or Kepler Academy’s website.0:00 Intro1:46 Meet Rachel4:28 Kinia and Rachel’s experience of transitioning from career women to working moms10:04 How embracing outsourcing, support systems, and reaching out for help can save you from thousands of headaches?15:37 Getting help with childcare isn’t dropping the ball, it’s throwing it19:23 Kepler Academy’s approach to their childcare practices23:05 How your investment in childcare can become an investment towards your mental health27:16 “Let us take that off your plate”: How Rachel exceeds her role as a childcare provider30:04 How can childcare support benefit your self-care?32:47 Getting the proper support you need to stay sane37:15 Breaking things down and talking with experts for problems that every mom faces43:25 Connect with RachelIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“When we are exercising while we are pregnant, postpartum, or at any stage, we have to think of it as if we were training for a marathon. There are a lot of shifts which will change our energy levels. So we need to have a training plan for this time. But we also need to give ourselves grace and flexibility to take a step back and honor where our energy is at.”In this episode, registered nurse and fitness leader Kellie Willie joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about finding a fitness routine for busy moms during every stage of motherhood, maintaining energy during low-energy times in your life, and finding a schedule that fits the shifts that you will experience.Tune in to this episode for insights on how to create a workout regime fit for your busy schedule to build not only physical strength but emotional strength as well.Kellie has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, where she has trained women throughout all stages of life. She founded Fit Your Life, which offers fitness classes tailored toward prenatal and postpartum women. She strives to inspire others to make a journey to making their health a priority. You can connect with Kellie on Facebook, Instagram, or book a class at MindBody Online.0:00 Intro1:04 Meet Kellie2:33 How to start exercising as a busy mom4:28 Key shift that women should know about their pelvic health during pregnancy8:01 How Kellie guides women to become emotionally strengthened11:21 Exercising during pregnancy and postpartum14:14 How does your body, mind & heart change after becoming a mom17:21 The shifts your body has during different stages of motherhood23:46 Slowing down on lower-energy times to preserve energy for what you value27:06 Finding a schedule that works for your different stages of life31:33 Kellie’s 25-year vision37:18 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us at facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“Without a comprehensive program like the MoMBA, I would have been left to figure out critical areas of my work and family life alone, wasting time and energy. As a mom, it’s already hard enough!”“Being part of the community has been amazing. I’m taking step after step for my health, my career, and my family. My decisions carry so much purpose. There were things I was too scared to tackle before. Now I’m like, “Yes, I can do it. How can I make it happen?”In this episode, senior substation engineer and mother of two Amanda Robertson joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about how the MoMBA community has helped her shift to an abundance mindset, find clarity on her vision, and make her return to work an opportunity to step into leadership with power and confidence.Tune in to this episode for insights on how to preserve your personal brand throughout all stages of motherhood by making intentional decisions through both your home and family life.Since joining Canada’s only personal and professional development program for career-minded mothers invested in their work-life success, Amanda Robertson has experienced incredible breakthroughs that have renewed her commitment to her growth journey for a second consecutive year. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or through our Facebook Group.To learn more about the results Amanda and other ambitious mothers have achieved within the MoMBA program, visit http://momba.prosandbabes.com 0:00 Intro00:34 Meet Amanda3:35 Expressing love languages to your family through your hobbies8:19 How shifting her mindset and finding her values helped Amanda make intentional decisions?13:25 Dealing with a perpetual conflict with your spouse by honouring your values18:06 Amanda’s advice to new mothers in engineering22:51 Amanda’s 25-year vision: sharing her vision and helping her children find theirs27:20 How to be intentional to preserve your personal brand throughout all stages of motherhood33:34 Projecting confidence is key to your personal brand37:18 Connect with Amanda38:10 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching, and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com

“I truly believe that everyone needs to be financially self-sufficient in their life so that they can be spending their money in ways that align with them. Especially for women and girls, we need to help them see that although society has ingrained that they won’t be able to much with their money, there are really no limits as to how far it can go.”In this episode, Pros&Babes founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska is joined by Carolyn Scissons, certified public accountant and founder of Finance Learning Lab joins us to discuss what it takes for female entrepreneurs to break financial barriers, understand their numbers, and feel empowered to make decisions -- and ultimately more money!.Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about how navigating the numbers can get much simpler so you can stop worrying about whether you’ll be able to get the return you want on your time and money.Carolyn Scissons held a wide range of accounting leadership roles, overseeing a portfolio of a billion dollars, and is now the Founder of Finance Learning Lab, a company committed to making the numbers make sense. Connect with Carolyn via her website, https://financelearninglab.com/about/.0:00 Intro2:08 Meet Carolyn5:53 How to teach children about critical financial concepts by using fun card games9:18 Using Carolyn’s framework to teach your children about money14:34 “You are the most valuable stock to bet on”: investing in yourself first is the most critical step17:54 The three deas you need to think about when considering entrepreneurship25:23 What are some lessons, from Carolyn, to teach your children29:40 How to let go of the fear that is holding you back from your entrepreneurial dreams32:49 Understanding your numbers will take away your fear and replace it with confidence37:13 Connect with Carolyn38:11 EndnotesIf you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.Want more support from moms just like you? Join us in facebook.com/groups/prosandbabesBe the first to access our free training on career and family life strategies, financial planning for moms, back-to-work planning, and more.Kinia Romanowska is mother of two, wife, and award-winning journalist turned founder and CEO of Pros&Babes. She helps women in STEM, competitive, and corporate careers (and their employers) turn the "motherhood penalty" into their greatest advantage, through the MoMBA™ (Mom MBA), a 12-month hybrid group coaching and 1-1 program.For more information, visit momba.prosandbabes.com