Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Smart Living with Grit and Grace


To the Working Mom: Stop Feeling Guilty – 034

April 03, 2018

Working mom = a stellar juggling act, guilt every time a ball is dropped and the pressure from an audience who tells you how it should be done. Working moms, you’re not alone. Most mothers today work outside the home and all share the same challenges, disappointments and fears that strike without warning. But take heart! Darlene (who has walked this road and launched two adult daughters), and Julie, (who's in the thick of it with you) share encouragement, honest struggles and how they deal, all while laughing at the journey we call working motherhood. Know this: we think you're doing a kick-butt job, both at work and at home!

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Once you're done with this episode, you'll want to go back and listen to To the Working Woman: A How-To Guide for the Workplace – 023.
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