The Working Mom Show

Book your free advisory call if you are at crossroads in your career as a mom: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klaraIn this raw and incredibly powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Megan Schwan to discuss a journey that defines resilience. From becoming a teen mom to navigating an unexpected divorce and moving across the country, Megan has rebuilt her life as a single mother while simultaneously scaling a successful accounting firm.Megan pulls back the curtain on the "Super Mom" myth, sharing how she transitioned from a timid, introverted bookkeeper to a confident CEO. We explore why motherhood is the ultimate training ground for entrepreneurship and how "habit stacking" can help you achieve even your most unachievable goals.In this episode, we discuss:Normalizing the Mess: Why the expectation to "handle it all" is a human impossibility.Motherhood as Business Training: Why managing a household makes you a natural at logistics, delegation, and personnel management.The Perfectionism Trap: How to let go of the 100% standard and embrace the "70-80% rule" to grow your business.Recovery and Resilience: Moving from a "survival mode" mindset to thriving as a business owner and individual.Find Megan here: www.sidekick-accounting.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mmschwanhttps://www.instagram.com/mompreneurof4/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmschwanWant to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

If you liked this episode and think there is more to your career, book a free advisory call with Klara here: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klaraIn this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara talks with Rebecca Callahan, a veteran "work-from-homer" and career coach who believes a non-linear career isn’t broken—it’s designed. Rebecca shares her personal journey of "right-sizing" her career, from stepping back to support her son's learning differences to eventually rising to a VP title—all while maintaining a primary focus on her family.In this episode, we discuss:The Emotional vs. Strategic Exit: Why you should emotionally disconnect from a toxic job before you actually leave it.Stepping Sideways, Not Back: Reframing "stepping back" as a strategic adjustment to make a future leap forward.The "Original" Work-from-Homer: Lessons from 25 years of working remotely, long before it was the global norm.The 2-3 Year Phase: Understanding that career adjustments for caregiving are often temporary seasons, not permanent setbacks.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccacallahan/https://www.summerday-llc.com/ Rebecca's Inner Circle: https://www.summerday-llc.com/peer-advisory-boardsWant to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow

In this landmark episode of The Working Mom Show, we are flipping the lens. For the first time ever, Klara is joined by a dad—Stephen Shortt, a career strategist and father of two teenagers. Stephen shares his unique perspective on why the "working parent" struggle isn't just for moms and how we can all think more strategically about our professional identities.In this episode, we discuss:The Evening Shift: How Stephen redesigned his workday to be home by 6:00 PM for dinner and bedtime, only to start his "second shift" of creative work at 10:00 PM.The "Sweet Spot" of Career Choice: A breakdown of the 3-circle Venn diagram (Abilities, Interests, and Demand) and why 52–87% of people are unhappy in their current roles.Reframing the "Gap": Why a 10-year career break for caregiving isn't a "lack" of experience, but a development phase rich in leadership, negotiation, and "firefighting" skills.The Pitfalls of "Doing What You Love": Why turning your favourite hobby into a job can sometimes lead to resentment rather than fulfilment.Learn more about Stephen and his work here: happypeopleproject.comfindingyouridealcareer.comWant to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshowAre you a Mom at crossroads in your career? Book a free advisory call with Klara now: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara

In this episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Nikki Steele Osborne, the founder of The Scottish Soul Sister where she supports parents to gain the confidence and clarity to cut through the noise and overwhelm to raise their family on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss:Normalizing the Struggle: Why we need to bridge the gap between clinical diagnoses and the daily reality of parents.The 80/20 Rule for Motherhood: How to lower the mental load by accepting that 80% is often more than enough.Self-Discovery Before Baby: Why understanding your own triggers and needs is the best preparation for parenthood.Living Without a Village: The challenges and triumphs of raising a family and building a business overseas without extended family supportGet in touch with Nikki here: www.thescottishsoulsister.comHer free downloadable guide about the Six Human Needs: https://www.thescottishsoulsister.com/freedownloadWant to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshowIf you are a mom at crossroads in your career, book a free advisory call with Klara: https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara

In this powerful episode of The Working Mom Show, Klara Ganter sits down with Laura Baringer for a deeply honest conversation about career reinvention, motherhood, and rediscovering purpose.Laura shares her journey of navigating professional pivots, redefining ambition after becoming a mother, and learning to trust the inner voice that calls for alignment over achievement. We explore the tension between external success and internal fulfilment — and what it really takes to choose courage over comfort.This episode is for every woman who feels the pull toward something more… but wonders if she’s allowed to want it.If you’re questioning your path, craving alignment, or standing at the edge of a professional shift — this conversation will give you both permission and perspective.Meet Laura here:www.purposebuiltbylaura.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabaringer/Laura shares more in a weekly newsletter for working moms and experienced professionals who want clarity without overwhelm. She offers grounded, practical reflections on work, decision-making, and building something that fits real life. She also works one-on-one with a small number of clients who want support building work that fits their lives. You can send her a message on LinkedIn or learn more at her website.