This week, Corrie is joined by Krista Demcher—sales coach, speaker, and mom of three—for a deeply honest (and sometimes tearful) conversation about what it really looks like to juggle parenting and purpose.

Krista opens up about sending her oldest off to college and the bittersweet emotions of “lasts.” She shares how she intentionally built strong relationships with her teens, even through rocky middle school years, and how learning to repair quickly—and let go of a clean bedroom—keeps her connected to her kids.

They also talk about running a business with your spouse, redefining sales as storytelling and service, and the truth behind “revenge bedtime procrastination.” (Yes, that’s a thing—and yes, she’s guilty of it too.)

Whether you're navigating toddler chaos or bracing for high school drop-offs, this episode is the encouragement you need. Episode links:

• Krista’s Website: kristademcher.com
• Krista on Instagram: @kristademcher
• Podcast Episode Featuring Krista’s Kids: She Sells He Sells
• Book: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
• Corrie's website: corriemyers.com
• Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers
• Music by @johnbrazell

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Ashton Smith is the founder of The Awakening and a first-time mom to 7-month-old Leo—and she’s learning in real time what it means to hold space for both.

This episode is for the mom who’s building something big while being needed every minute—by clients and a teething baby. Ashton gets honest about the tension of being both a business owner and a new parent, of running something she’s passionate about while surrendering to the unpredictability of motherhood. We talk about what surprised her most postpartum, how she’s reimagining success in this season, and why trusting yourself matters more than any parenting blueprint.

It’s raw, real, and a reminder that figuring it out as you go is still figuring it out. 😉

Connect with our guest: IG: @myawakeningco Website: www.myawakening.co

Connect with your host: IG: @corriemyers Website: www.corriemyers.com

Music by John Brazell at johnbrazell.com

Cayla Horey has spent two decades developing leaders—and now she’s leading in a whole new way.

This episode is for the mom who wonders if pressing pause might derail everything. Spoiler: it might just be the beginning. Cayla talks about intentionally stepping back from a fast-paced leadership career to raise her three young kids (and navigate therapy appointments, homeschool logistics, and competitive dance drop-offs). Now, she runs a flourishing coaching practice while still being the “primary manager” of her household. We talk about building a business from the floor up (literally), how she knew it was time to re-enter the professional space, and what she’s teaching her daughters about work, worth, and what’s possible. Connect with our guest: IG: @caylahorey Website: www.caylahorey.com Connect with your host: IG: @corriemyers Website: www.corriemyers.com Music by John Brazell at johnbrazell.com

Julie Vlahon started her career chasing breaking news as a TV reporter—then pivoted to PR, launched her own social media business, and learned to shape work around her growing family. Now a mom of two school-aged kids on the cusp of the teen years, Julie shares how breast cancer shifted her priorities and how she and her husband continually redefine what their family actually needs in each season. From the nap-time hustle to naming her worth, this episode is a reminder that success can look softer, slower—and still wildly fulfilling.

Connect with Julie: 📸 Instagram: @julievlahon 💼 LinkedIn: Julie Vlahon

Connect with Corrie / the Podcast: 🌐 Website: www.corriemyers.com 📸 Instagram: @corriemyers

🎶 Podcast intro + outro music by John Brazell Listen and learn more at www.johnbrazell.com

Let's be real: no one is doing it all. And if it looks like they are, it's because they've owned what they can and cannot do. The magic of motherhood happens when women like me and you vulnerably and confidently share how we do (and don't) do it all.

Welcome to the trailer for "How Moms Make it Work," a podcast for moms who want to juggle a big career and motherhood, moms who want to slow their pace and spend more time at home, and everything in between. I'm Corrie Myers, a former educator turned business owner and mom of three. In this trailer, you'll get a glimpse of what this podcast is about. So if you're a working mom or want to become one, start here.