Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...)

Hosted by Jenna Worthen, Mom Who Works

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Apr 2026

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Mom Who Works is a weekly podcast that is redefining what it means to be a working mom in a world without working dads. Hosted by Jenna Worthen, author and entrepreneur, each episode digs deep into unique stories, experiences, and perspectives that remind us there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how best to both work and mother. Mom Who Works is for the mom who already works, the mom who misses work, the mom who wants to work, and the mom who doesn’t know what the hell she wants.

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April 10, 202643 min

Interview: Lisa Candera, The Autism Mom Coach

April is Autism Awareness Month, and today's episode is with Lisa Candera, the autism mom coach! This episode has nuggets of wisdom and support for moms who are walking the same path as Lisa and for moms who are loving someone in their lives who are walking the same path. We are so honored to have her on the show!Lisa Candera is a single mom to a young adult with severe autism and OCD, a practicing attorney, and a life coach for autism moms. She founded The Autism Mom Coach as the answer to the question she asked herself during her son’s most volatile years of acute aggression, school crises, and hospitalizations:How do I stay steady and grounded when my child is constantly melting down?The answer became the foundation of her coaching program, where she teaches autism moms to regulate first so they can respond with steadiness and lead with confidence.Lisa hosts The Autism Mom Podcast, is a regular contributor to The Autism Parenting Magazine and presenter on parental self-care, emotional regulation, and meltdown de-escalation strategies for Autism Services and Resources, Connecticut. https://theautismmomcoach.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-candera-949b3175/https://www.facebook.com/theautismmomcoachhttps://www.instagram.com/theautismmomcoach/

March 12, 202612 min

Make your life easier!

This episode is permission and practical ideas to make your life easier. Yes, mom, it is ok to make decisions, take time and create habits to intentionally make your life easier. As discussed in the episode, the definition of "make your life easier" according to AI (lol) is the following: to simplify, reduce stress, effort, or complications in your daily existence so that things feel less burdensome, more manageable, or more enjoyable overall.If you can relate to this, today's episode is for you. Listen in!

February 17, 202655 min

Interview: Carrie Fabris

This episode with Carrie Fabris had me in tears during the episode, the kind of tears that are quiet and calm and feel like relief because Carrie just gets it. She understands what it means to feel the deep need to make what she calls a "passion pivot" and she did it. This episode is going to inspire you, I just know it!Carrie shares more about her journey of making major career changes and choosing what's best for her. She talks about "burning the boat back" and I know one of you (probably more!) need to hear this affirmation to go all in and leave it all out there. You can literally feel Carrie's calm confidence in this episode and it feels like she's talking to the listener directly. I am beyond grateful to start our year with this interview. Listen in!Carrie Fabris is the founder of CareerFrame, a Dallas-based leadership development and executive coaching firm dedicated to transforming leaders, teams, and organizational culture. She partners with high-performance organizations, including Axios Media, Mouser Electronics, Appfolio, Boingo Wireless, and Expedia, to elevate senior leaders, strengthen leadership teams, and cultivate accountable, thriving workplace cultures.With over 20 years of corporate experience and 15+ years in leadership roles at Google, Travelocity, Sabre, and Travel Leaders Corporate, Carrie combines real-world business insight with her expertise in CliftonStrengths®, EQ-i 2.0, and Situational Leadership®. Through her signature FRAMEit Method, she delivers high-energy, actionable coaching and workshops that help leaders bridge the gap between achievement and legacy, while maintaining balance, purpose, and impact in their professional and personal lives.Carrie is also the author of ALL IN: The Working Mom’s Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life, sharing her personal journey of navigating corporate ambition, entrepreneurship, and motherhood without compromise. She holds a degree from UT Austin and resides in Dallas with her husband and two children.Instagram: @cdfabrisLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training/ Website: https://www.carriefabris.com/Buy Carrie’s Book, ALL IN: https://a.co/d/coENdEP

February 12, 20268 min

It's FEBRUARY: Only what's crucial and the calm mindset

Moms, we are finally back in podcast action with the first episode of 2026!In this episode, we are talking word of the year and mine is CRUCIAL. And I share an incredible and insightful moment with my son about his "calm mindset." So glad to be back in your years and looking forward to an incredible line up of interviews coming up!

December 31, 20259 min

Happy NYE: February is the New January!

It's that time-- our annual reminder that in the Mom Who Works Community? February is the new January! Maybe you're fired up and ready to literally and figuratively hit the ground running tomorrow January 1, but for many years now, our community has operated with the sentiment that February 1 is our January 1. Curious to learn more? Listen in!

December 15, 202551 min

Interview: Rebecca Blacker

We are so honored and excited to bring you this episode with Rebecca Blacker. She is so vulnerable and honest and this conversation is a complete delight. One of my favorite things she said relates to the idea of "tell me how you did that!" to celebrate major accomplishments. Listen in!Rebecca Blacker is a leading force in New York City residential real estate and the co-founder of Blacker & Team, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s #1 producing team for two consecutive years. Ranked among the top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide and recognized by RealTrends as one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals from 2022 to 2025, Rebecca is known for her sharp market insight, calm professionalism, and exceptional client service.A native New Yorker from a real estate family, Rebecca grew up immersed in the business through her father’s investment and property management company. Today, she combines that lifelong foundation with data-driven strategy, strong negotiation skills, and a warm, intuitive approach. Her deep knowledge of NYC buildings and neighborhoods has made her a trusted resource for buyers, sellers, and developers.Clients appreciate Rebecca’s honest guidance, clear communication, and ability to make complex processes feel seamless. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Marie Claire, and Apartment Therapy.Rebecca attended The Horace Mann School from kindergarten through 12th grade and earned a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University. A competitive gymnast for 15 years, she credits the sport with shaping her strong work ethic and perseverance. She lives on the Upper East Side with her husband and two children and serves on the board of directors of her co-op.Whether working with new buyers or seasoned investors, Rebecca brings focus, creativity, and dedication to every transaction.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackerreedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-blacker-b30a1614 Website: https://cbwarburg.com/agent/rebecca-blacker

November 21, 20256 min

Correction: What is time?!

Well, listeners, it would appear a correction is in order. Last week, I recorded an entire episode, did an entire post, on celebrating one year for the podcast. Drumroll please...IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS. Listen in for a correction and reflection; this is so on brand for a #momwhoworks.

November 19, 202555 min

Interview: Meg the Creator

Today's episode with Megan Spencer aka Meg The Creator is a GIFT of an episode to any mom who works, especially if you're introverted, to learn the tips and tricks to start generating revenue for her family through online tools that DO NOT require building a following. Meg is so down-to-earth, relatable and accessible-- and I know the community and courses she has built are the exact same way. We are all looking for ways to better care for our family, and this just might be the exact episode you need, at the exact right time. (Side note: From date of launch, there are 43 days left until the next year...sincerely, this is the TIME to find one hour a day to take a running leap into 2026 with new revenue streams that create freedom and margin for you!)Meg The Creator is a content creator and mentor who shows introverts and everyday people how to make sustainable online income without becoming influencers. Through her Anti-Influencer Method™, she helps her students earn through side hustles like Amazon onsite commissions, UGC, freelancing and TikTok Shop without chasing followers, going viral or burning out.https://megthecreator.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-r-spencer/tiktok.com/@megthecreator_ instagram.com/megthecreator__

November 13, 202518 min

One Year Anniversary: What does it mean to celebrate?

The Mom Who Works Podcast is celebrating her ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY today with a discussion on celebrating-- what it means to observe, honor and mark an accomplishment. We dig into what metrics matter and how to truly recognize the work you are doing. A special affirmation just for us on this special occasion: Starting small isn’t small at all — it’s remarkable. Getting an idea, a project, a movement out of your head and onto paper with pen and a plan is powerful. Making an impact? It means making an impact, and the magnitude cannot always be measured this side of heaven. For if the work you do, the words you say, make a difference for just one person, it’s worth it. This is the work of motherhood, of career hood, to make a difference for the little ones entrusted to your care, to our care. And every start, every birth, every discovery, every epiphany that breathes life into the mom herself is time well spent.I am a mom who works— and I am a mom who creates.

October 31, 202558 min

Interview: Samantha Kearns

"It's a feeling, not a fact.""I help people transform their self-worth to live radically fulfilling lives based on audacity rather than perfectionism."These are tidbits of the wisdom shared in this episode by Samantha Kearns. The episode is formatted a little differently to capture the excitement right out to the gate in my time with her. I first was introduced to Sam through her TikTok videos, and what caught my attention was her talking about AUDACITY and DELUSION as gifts and tools-- and I've been a follower ever since. I could have talked to her for days and days, and I am so excited to bring you this episode. ABOUT THE FOUNDERAfter close to 20 years in corporate America, planning large-scale events and helpingC-suite executives and celebrity spokespersons achieve the unthinkable, Samantha Kearns is applying the same principles of big-picture thinking, audacity, and “sky's the limit" philosophy to her neuroscience-backed coaching program to help people achieve their dreams. She helps others live a life based on radical audacity and authenticity, rather than perfectionism. https://www.internalevolution.lifehttps://www.tiktok.com/@samanthakearnscoaching