• 136. Would You Rather: Honest Working Mom Trade-offs You're Making Every Day (& Parenting Fantasies)

  • Apr 22 2025
  • Length: 25 mins
  • Podcast

136. Would You Rather: Honest Working Mom Trade-offs You're Making Every Day (& Parenting Fantasies)

  • Summary

  • 🎂 It's birthday week on the podcast, and I'm keeping things fun and lighthearted with a "Would You Rather" episode that dives into the impossible choices working moms face daily!

    After dropping my son off at the airport for his trip with dad (a bittersweet moment every mom can relate to), I thought we could explore some thought-provoking dilemmas that highlight the juggling act of motherhood and working life. From choosing between uninterrupted work days versus peaceful homes, to deciding whether you'd rather have a personal chef or chauffeur, these questions reveal the trade-offs we make constantly.

    Interact by participating

    • on Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/samantha.s.says
    • on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachsamanthahawley

    But here's the important part: I share why you don't actually have to choose between career success and being present with your family. The working moms in my Peace and Confidence Collective are learning to excel at work with clarity and focus, then seamlessly transition to being fully present at home without feeling depleted.

    In this episode:
    • The mixed emotions of mom-alone time
    • Work-life balance scenarios that will make you nod in recognition
    • Daily dilemmas every working mom faces (laundry mountains vs. chaotic inboxes!)
    • Embarrassing mom moments we all fear (and which I'd rather face)
    • Fantasy parenting scenarios we all dream about (personal chef, anyone?)
    • How to break free from impossible choices and have fulfillment in all areas

    Come play along with me and DM your own answers on social media! This episode reminds us that while these scenarios highlight impossible juggling acts, you don't have to choose between loving your work and being present with your family.

    Resources:
    • Instagram: @samantha.s.says
    • Facebook: Samantha Hawley
    • Peace & Confidence Collective: click here to apply & get no strings attached details!
    • Calm Mind Blueprint: 5 day challenge to go from Overwhelm to Inner Peace in 2 mins/day - click here to start!

    Ways to work with Samantha:

    1:1 coaching: Now accepting applications, 3 spots open. Apply here.

    Emotionally Empowered: The BEST (and maybe only) journaling membership on the internet that focuses on taking your big emotions & situations and transforming them into the clarity + direction you need to get what you want...combined with a 24/7 uplifting community. You receive journal prompt flows, journaling workshops and special 'Breakthrough Themes'. Access it all with a 7 day FREE trial!

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