Hi Mamas,

I today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful (and sometimes uncomfortable) topic that every overwhelmed mom needs in her toolkit… how to say NO with confidence, clarity, and kindness.

Because here’s the truth: When you say no with confidence, you’re really saying YES to what matters most… your peace, your time, your family, and your health. 🙌

✨ Whether you’re being asked to host the next PTA fundraiser, cover a project at work, or attend yet another school event… you’ll walk away from this episode with:

• 10 empowering tips to say no without guilt
• Real-life scripts you can use immediately
• How to protect your energy like the limited resource it is
• Tips for navigating pushy people (even if they’re super well-meaning!)
• And how to stay rooted in your values when making decisions

👩‍💼 From managing work requests to navigating family obligations, this episode is packed with encouragement, humor, and practical advice to help you start building stronger, healthier boundaries—without the emotional hangover.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. How to be clear and direct (without being rude)
2. Why your tone of voice matters just as much as your words
3. How to ditch the guilt and stop over-explaining
4. What to say when you’re tempted to cave in (again)
5. The game-changing mindset shift that helped me protect time with my daughter during her senior year
6. A powerful reminder: "No" is a full sentence. Period.

📘 Mentioned in This Episode:

🌟 Boundaries Made Simple Your go-to guide for learning how to say no (without feeling like a jerk). Includes sample scripts, mindset shifts, and my personal favorite boundary-setting phrases for both work and home life. 👉 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!!

Feeling encouraged by today’s episode? 👉 Share it with a friend, leave a quick review, or DM me on Instagram @mom.wife.career.life … your messages truly mean the world to me. 🌟

Let’s keep this conversation going! Head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us what your doing to find that new mom friend or share any tips you have!

📌 Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist
• 💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts
• 🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… reclaim your evenings (and your sanity)
• 📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too
• 🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Love & Light, Kerri

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Hi Mamas,

If you’ve ever found yourself reheating the same cup of coffee for the third time—while RSVP-ing “sure, I’ll bake 48 gluten-free, dairy-free, unicorn-shaped cupcakes”… today’s episode is for you.

We’re diving into Paulo Coelho’s reminder:

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”

Because every yes comes with an invoice… paid in sleep, sanity, or that bedtime snuggle you promised your kiddo. This week, I’m handing you a tiny, mighty tool called The Empowered Pause so you can protect your time like your toddler guards the last sprinkle donut.

In this pep-talk:

✔️ Why defaulting to yes bankrupts your energy account ✔️ The 3-step Empowered Pause (breathe… scan… ask) that keeps guilt in its lane ✔️ How modeling healthy limits teaches our kids that they don’t have to do it all ✔️ Real-life boundary scripts you can swipe (straight from my Boundaries Made Simple freebie) ✔️ The truth about “good moms do everything” … and why that voice needs an exit pass

💖 This Week’s Challenge: Run a “Yes Audit”

1. Brain-dump every commitment for the next two weeks—work, home, PTA, car-pool, dog-sitting Aunt Linda’s chinchilla…
2. Color-code:

• Green… fuels you or aligns with top priorities
• Yellow… neutral, could delegate
• Red… drains you or clashes with your values

Remember: Every intentional no is a louder yes to the life you’re building. 🚦

⭐ If you found this episode helpful, please take a minute to leave a 5-star review on iTunes… your reviews help more moms find the show!

📌 Grab Your Freebies!

• 🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist
• 💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts
• 🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… reclaim your evenings (and your sanity)
• 📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too
• 🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care

Want to connect with other amazing moms? Join us in our Facebook group, Work-Life Balance For Working Moms, where we share tips, support, and inspiration every day!

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

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Hi Mamas,

If you’ve been feeling like your connection with your kids is slipping through the cracks in the middle of all the meetings, laundry piles, after-school chaos, and never-ending to-do lists… this episode is for you.

In this episode I’m sharing 10 simple, practical, and time-friendly ways to nurture your relationship with your kids… even if your calendar feels like it’s busting at the seams.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about weaving meaningful moments into the chaos you’re already managing… through things like: ✔️ Making family time a non-negotiable ✔️ Creating weekly traditions that your kids will remember forever ✔️ Discovering and speaking your child’s love language ✔️ Turning ordinary routines into connection rituals ✔️ And modeling self-care, so they learn how to value their own well-being too

If you’ve ever wondered how to feel more connected with your children…. without needing more time or energy than you’ve got… this is your permission slip and your plan.

💡 Plus, I’m giving you a free tool that will help you get started right away: 📱 Grab my FREE Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide! and learn how to be more present, cut back on screen distractions, and actually enjoy the time you do have with your kids.

Feeling encouraged by today’s episode? 👉 Share it with a friend, leave a quick review, or DM me on Instagram @mom.wife.career.life … your messages truly mean the world to me. 🌟

Let’s keep this conversation going! Head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us what your doing to find that new mom friend or share any tips you have!

Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!! Learn how to set clear, loving boundaries so you can protect your time—without the guilt or power struggles.
• 🥗 Save Time & Money with Meal Planning – Free up your evenings and focus on what matters most with my Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide
• 📱 Take a Tech Time-Out – Start ditching time-wasters on your phone with the Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide!
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist – Get organized and tackle your home with this easy-to-follow Spring Cleaning Checklist!
• 🎅🎄🎁GRAB YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNING GUIDE HERE! 🎁🎄🎅

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Love & Light,

Kerri

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Hey mama,

This week’s Monday Mindset is such an important one… especially if you’ve been feeling like you’re doing all the things but still missing real connection with your kids.

We’re kicking off the week with this quote by Dr. A. Whitham: “Children spell love… T-I-M-E.”

In this episode, I’m sharing how small, intentional moments of presence… even just 10 minutes a day… can completely shift your relationship with your child. Because it’s not about elaborate plans or carving out hours you don’t have. It’s about putting your phone down, tuning into the moment, and being truly present…even in the chaos.

Here’s what I’m talking about: ✔️ Why quality time doesn’t have to mean “a lot of time” ✔️ How to create meaningful micro-moments (that fit into your real life) ✔️ My favorite connection rituals… from sock-sorting chats to bedtime “rose and thorn” ✔️ Why your full attention… even for 10 minutes… can fill your child’s emotional tank ✔️ A mindset shift that helps you ditch the guilt and show up with intention

💖 This week’s challenge: Pick one moment each day this week to be fully present with your child. Put the phone away. Quiet the mental checklist. Just be there. Ask about their day. Share a story. Snuggle up. Shoot hoops. Play Uno. Give them your full attention for 10 minutes and watch what happens. ✨ Then at the end of the week, reflect: How did it feel? What did you notice? How did they respond?

And if you’re feeling brave, I’d love for you to come share your favorite moment inside our Facebook community Work-Life Balance for Working Moms. Your story might inspire another mom to do the same. 💛

📱 Also… if screen time is one of your biggest distractions (been there!), grab my FREE Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide! to help you create more space for connection. It’s simple, doable, and 100% judgment-free.

💛 If this episode spoke to your mama heart, do me a favor and tap that follow button so you never miss a mindset reset. And if you’ve got a friend who needs this reminder too? Send it her way. Let’s make this a summer of sacred moments.

Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!! Learn how to set clear, loving boundaries so you can protect your time… without the guilt or power struggles.
• 💖 Check out my Goal Manifesting Planner! … a simple template with prompts to help you map out your dreams and make them happen
• 🥗 Save Time & Money with Meal Planning… Free up your evenings and focus on what matters most with my Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide
• 📱 Take a Tech Time-Out… Start ditching time-wasters on your phone with the Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide!
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… Get organized and tackle your home with this easy-to-follow Spring Cleaning Checklist!
• 🎅🎄🎁GRAB YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNING GUIDE HERE! 🎁🎄🎅

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Love & Light, Kerri

Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show!

Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com

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Hey mama,

Today’s Monday Mindset episode is your permission slip to stop trying to do it all at once and start creating space for what actually matters.

If you’ve ever tried to lead a Zoom call while cutting grapes, redirecting a toddler tantrum, and motioning to your kid to please stop yelling "MOM I POOPED!" …this one’s for you.

This week's quote is:

"You can be a good mom and a good employee. Boundaries make space for both."

In this episode, I’m talking about: ✔️ Why working from home isn’t always easier (even in your stretchy pants) ✔️ How to stop feeling like you’re failing at both work and motherhood ✔️ The mindset shift every working mom needs to hear this summer ✔️ What boundaries really do… and why they’re not selfish, they’re survival ✔️ A sneak peek at what’s coming in tomorrow’s where we go even deeper into how to protect your time and sanity at home

💖 This week’s challenge:

Create your own “Day’s Gone Sideways” backup plan. This isn’t about expecting chaos — it’s about feeling prepared when chaos hits.

Your list should include: ✅ The person you can call when you’re stuck and need help with the kids ✅ A quiet-time activity or go-to distraction that buys you 30 minutes of peace ✅ A pre-written message you can copy/paste when you need to let work know your camera’s staying off today

Friend, this is how you protect your peace — not by doing it perfectly, but by doing it with intention.

🎧 Come back tomorrow for part two of this convo!

in perfectly curated group chats. They’re built in real moments, through small, brave choices.

💬 Then head over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and share what you’re doing this week to better prepare for those crazy days!

💛 If this episode spoke to your mama heart, do me a favor and tap that follow button so you never miss a mindset reset. And if you’ve got a friend who needs this reminder too? Send it her way. Let’s make this a summer of sacred moments.

Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!! Learn how to set clear, loving boundaries so you can protect your time… without the guilt or power struggles.
• 💖 Check out my Goal Manifesting Planner! … a simple template with prompts to help you map out your dreams and make them happen
• 🥗 Save Time & Money with Meal Planning… Free up your evenings and focus on what matters most with my Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide
• 📱 Take a Tech Time-Out… Start ditching time-wasters on your phone with the Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide!
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… Get organized and tackle your home with this easy-to-follow Spring Cleaning Checklist!
• 🎅🎄🎁GRAB YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNING GUIDE HERE! 🎁🎄🎅

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Love & Light, Kerri

Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show!

Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com

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Website: momwifecareerlife.com

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Hi Mamas,

In this week’s episode, I open up about one of the most overlooked but emotionally loaded challenges of working mom life: making new friends as an adult.

If you’ve ever felt like everyone already has their circle... or you’ve wondered, “How do I even begin to build real friendships at this stage of life?” …you are not alone. From juggling work deadlines, school drop-offs, and never-ending laundry to managing social anxiety and feeling awkward at PTA events, adult friendship often feels like something reserved for another life phase… one we’re too busy to revisit.

I share..

• My personal story of struggling with connection after moving to a new town
• The invisible walls we build as busy moms (and how to take them down)
• How friendship ties directly into mental health, work-life balance, and your overall happiness
• A breakdown of why adult friendship is so difficult… from logistics and vulnerability to unrealistic expectations
• 10 practical tips to find, build, and nurture meaningful friendships… without needing hours of free time or superhuman energy

You’ll also learn:

• How to use Facebook groups and community events to find like-minded moms near you
• The mindset shift that changes everything when it comes to putting yourself out there
• Why you don’t need a giant friend group—just a few soul-filling connections
• What it looks like to be brave enough to go first, even when you feel like the outsider

Whether you’re new in town, starting a new season, or just tired of doing life without your people… this episode is your reminder that you’re worthy of deep, life-giving friendships, and that it's not too late to find them.

Feeling encouraged by today’s episode? 👉 Share it with a friend, leave a quick review, or DM me on Instagram @mom.wife.career.life … your messages truly mean the world to me. 🌟

Let’s keep this conversation going! Head on over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and tell us what your doing to find that new mom friend or share any tips you have!

Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!! Learn how to set clear, loving boundaries so you can protect your time—without the guilt or power struggles.
• 🥗 Save Time & Money with Meal Planning – Free up your evenings and focus on what matters most with my Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide
• 📱 Take a Tech Time-Out – Start ditching time-wasters on your phone with the Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide!
• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist – Get organized and tackle your home with this easy-to-follow Spring Cleaning Checklist!
• 🎅🎄🎁GRAB YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNING GUIDE HERE! 🎁🎄🎅

⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

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Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show!

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Hey mama,

Today’s episode is a little heart-to-heart, inspired by one of you. A listener reached out and saying she's struggling with making friends as a working mom... and it hit me deep.

So we’re diving all the way in this week! Let’s be real…making friends as a grown woman is just plain awkward. It’s not like when we were little and you could walk up on the playground and say, “Wanna be friends?” and that was that. Now it takes courage, intentionality, and a whole lot of emotional energy we don’t always have left at the end of a long day.

In this episode, I’m sharing a quote that really hit me:


“Friendships in adulthood don’t happen by accident. They happen because someone was brave enough to go first.” — Danielle Bayard Jackson

Most of us are walking around hoping someone will reach out, invite us, start the conversation… while we sit quietly convincing ourselves that we’d be bothering someone if we did. But mama…what if you were the one who went first?

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why friendship feels harder as a working mom

• The biggest myths about adult friendships

• How I got out of my own way and started connecting with other moms

• A mindset shift if you’ve been feeling too “busy” or “late” to make new friends

• A simple challenge to help you build real connection this week

💖 This week’s challenge:

💬 Be brave enough to go first.
Whether it’s a text, a voice memo, or just a smile and “Hi!” at school pickup… go first. Connection starts with courage, and that courage lives in YOU.

✨ Bonus Reminder: Real friendships aren’t built in perfectly curated group chats. They’re built in real moments, through small, brave choices. 💬 Then head over to our Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms and share what you’re doing this week to be brave! 💛

If this episode spoke to your mama heart, do me a favor and tap that follow button so you never miss a mindset reset. And if you’ve got a friend who needs this reminder too? Send it her way. Let’s make this a summer of sacred moments.

Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

• 🔥 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!! Learn how to set clear, loving boundaries so you can protect your time… without the guilt or power struggles.

• 💖 Check out my Goal Manifesting Planner! … a simple template with prompts to help you map out your dreams and make them happen

• 🥗 Save Time & Money with Meal Planning… Free up your evenings and focus on what matters most with my Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide

• 📱 Take a Tech Time-Out… Start ditching time-wasters on your phone with the Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide!

• 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… Get organized and tackle your home with this easy-to-follow Spring Cleaning Checklist!

• 🎅🎄🎁GRAB YOUR FREE CHRISTMAS PLANNING GUIDE HERE! 🎁🎄🎅 ⏰

Ready for 1:1 support?

⏰
If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

Love & Light, 


Kerri

Let's keep the conversation going.

E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show!

Contact me: support@momwifecareerlife.com

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Website: www.momwifecareerlife.com

Book a Time Management Coaching Session