The Working Mom Mindset: What's Really Holding You Back with Michelle Kais
Release Date: 11/21/2025
The Working Mom Mindset: What's Really Holding You Back with Michelle Kais
The Visionary Mom
Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you're just going through the motions, living out a version of motherhood that doesn't quite feel like you? You're not alone. So many of us get lost in the shuffle of school runs, work deadlines, and endless to-do lists, putting our own dreams on a dusty shelf. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Michelle Kais, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindset Mom Coach. We get real about the invisible barriers that keep working moms feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their authentic selves. Michelle shares why so...
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The Working Mom Mindset: What's Really Holding You Back with Michelle Kais
The Visionary Mom
Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you're just going through the motions, living out a version of motherhood that doesn't quite feel like you? You're not alone. So many of us get lost in the shuffle of school runs, work deadlines, and endless to-do lists, putting our own dreams on a dusty shelf.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Michelle Kais, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindset Mom Coach. We get real about the invisible barriers that
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Bilingual Parenting: Raising Multilingual Kids with Adelaide of TalkBox Mom
The Visionary Mom
Have you ever wondered how to make learning a new language with your kids feel doable—and even fun?
On this episode, I talk with Adelaide Olguin, the founder of TalkBox Mom. Adelaide is a homeschooling, world-traveling mom helping families learn new languages together, even if the parents aren’t fluent.
Adelaide shares practical insights from her own journey building a business while teaching her kids through real-life adventures. We dig into the benefits of bilingual education, what lan
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The Visionary Mom
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The Visionary Mom
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The Visionary Mom
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Here’s what we’re diving into:
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The Visionary Mom
The Visionary Mom is the podcast for moms who dare to dream big and create a life of purpose, balance, and joy.
Hosted by Nicole Vasco, a faith-driven wife, mom, and entrepreneur this show is your guide to crafting a clear vision for your life and discovering practical and spiritual ways to bring it to reality.
Each week, we’ll explore how to align your faith, family, and ambitions while navigating the beautiful (and sometimes messy) journey of motherhood. From building a thriving business
info_outlineHave you ever looked at your life and felt like you're just going through the motions, living out a version of motherhood that doesn't quite feel like you? You're not alone. So many of us get lost in the shuffle of school runs, work deadlines, and endless to-do lists, putting our own dreams on a dusty shelf.
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Michelle Kais, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindset Mom Coach. We get real about the invisible barriers that keep working moms feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their authentic selves. Michelle shares why so many high-achieving women feel lost on the inside, even when everything looks perfect on the outside.
This isn't just another chat about working mom balance. This episode is the permission slip you've been waiting for. It's a guide to breaking free from the mom guilt that holds you back and reconnecting with the person you are beneath all the roles you play. If you've been telling yourself "someday," this conversation will inspire you to make "someday" today.
Connect with Michelle:
- Website: mommyconsults.com
- Instagram: @mommyconsults
- TikTok: @mommyconsults
- YouTube: @mommyconsults
Free Resource from Michelle: Feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to tackle first? Snag Michelle's free Daily Mom Focus Cheatsheet at mommyconsults.com for a quick, 5-minute tool to find your focus.
This Week's Challenge: Schedule 10 minutes of "dream time." Seriously, put it in your calendar! Set a timer and let yourself imagine what you really want, without any limits or "buts." Then, identify one small, tiny action you can take to move toward that vision.
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