How Moms Make It Work

In this episode, Corrie sits down with Flynn LaRochelle, an OB-GYN and mom of three, to talk about building a career in medicine while raising small kids, the realities of postpartum while working 80-hour weeks, and how a cancer diagnosis changed everything for her family. Flynn shares what it was like to have babies during residency (and pump behind the nurses’ station!), how she and her husband divvy up life now, and the power of women borrowing bravery from each other when things feel impossibly hard.
This is a tender, grounded conversation about ambition, resilience, and the decisions that shape a family. We think you’ll love it. 
Corrie’s website: corriemyers.com
Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers
Music by @johnbrazell
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What happens when you build the thing you always wanted—and it still doesn’t feel right anymore?
This week, Corrie talks with Emily McDonald: entrepreneur, business mentor, mom of two boys, and founder of The Stylist LA. Emily built a seven-figure company from her living room, raised a million dollars in venture capital, opened stores in LA and SF… and still found herself in a warehouse, pregnant and panicking, wondering, “How did I get here?”
In this honest, insightful conversation, Emily shares how motherhood (and a pandemic) forced her to rethink everything—her business model, her identity, her definition of success. She opens up about grief, burnout, marriage dynamics, childcare math, and why she now guards nap time like sacred ground. It’s a conversation full of humor, clarity, and real-deal wisdom from a woman who knows chaos and has learned how to work with it, not against it.
Whether you're navigating daycare drop-offs, business dreams, or just trying to figure out what’s next—you’ll find a lot to love in this one.
💡 Resources Mentioned
Emily on Instagram: @founderemily
Emily’s website: emilymcdonald.co
Business accelerator, mentorship, and digital products: emilymcdonald.co
Solid Starts (baby feeding resource): solidstarts.com
Emily’s favorite workout platform: Gym Party
Corrie's website: corriemyers.com
Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers
Music by: @johnbrazell
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Storytelling consultant and speaker Katie Quesada joins Corrie to talk about the unexpected path that led her from nonprofit burnout to running a thriving company—and how she and her husband flipped the traditional script to create a family rhythm that matches their season, skills, and values. 
In this episode, Katie shares how her business grew by word of mouth (and one well-timed compliment from a friend), why they decided to live tiny in order to dream big, and how they figured out the math to make it all work. She also opens up about navigating mom sadness vs. mom guilt, the tension of travel with young kids, and the constant pressure to want what someone else has—even when your heart knows better. Go moms. :) 
Links!
Katie’s Website: katiequesada.com
Katie on Instagram: @katiequesada
Corrie's Website: corriemyers.com
Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers
Music Credit: @johnbrazell

Ash McDonald had all the markers of “making it”: a booked-out business, thriving clients, and a beautiful new home. But when burnout hit again, she knew something had to (really) change.
This episode is for the mom who's wondering if slowing down means giving up. Ash shares what happened when she let go of hustle culture, stepped back from her business, and leaned into homeschooling and worldschooling her three kids. She talks about healing on a cellular level, working just 10 hours a week, and the emotional work of letting herself be rather than prove. 
We also talk about what she’s intentionally building now, for her clients and her own family. If you’ve ever felt like burnout is something you hit over and over again, you'll thoroughly enjoy hearing Ash's wisdom on the topic. 
✨ Resources Mentioned
Ash’s Website: Here
Ash on Instagram: @ashmcdonald
Ash’s Podcast – Shamelessly Ambitious: Listen here
The Burnout Breakthrough (Ash’s free 5-day audio/email series): Get it here
Fit with Coco: Here (Ash’s go-to workout program)
Corrie’s Website: corriemyers.com
Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers
Music by: @johnbrazell
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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: @myawakeningcoWebsite: www.myawakening.co
Connect with your host:IG: @corriemyersWebsite: 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: @caylahoreyWebsite: www.caylahorey.comConnect with your host:IG: @corriemyersWebsite: www.corriemyers.comMusic 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 BrazellListen and learn more at www.johnbrazell.com

Growing a business while pregnant and raising a toddler? Meg Evans is doing it—with a lot of intention, a little improvising, and yes, a side of mom guilt.
Meg—founder of Born to Roam Bookkeeping and mom of one (with another on the way)—opens up about what it’s really like to grow a business in the thick of new motherhood. From structuring her client work around nap time to navigating shifting childcare and planning a more intentional maternity leave, this conversation is equal parts honest, insightful, and refreshingly real.
Whether you're balancing a baby on your hip or a laptop on your desk (or both), this episode will remind you that you're not alone—and that the “right way” is whatever works for your family this season.
Stay Connected:
Meg's Instagram: @borntoroambookkeepingMeg's Website: https://borntoroambookkeeping.comCorrie's Website: https://corriemyers.comCorrie's Instagram: @corriemyers

In this deeply moving conversation, Erin Resteiner—a business leader, mom of three boys, and mother to Kit, the daughter she lost during pregnancy—shares her journey of holding both grief and joy while building multiple thriving businesses.
As owner of Highway Brewing Company and Kits (named in honor of her daughter), Erin shares how learning to delegate and trust her team has allowed her to be fully present whether in business-owner mode or mom mode. She opens up about transforming her personal experience with loss into creating Kits and now "Soulful Shores" retreats, where women reconnect with their vibrant selves beyond their roles and responsibilities. Erin's practical wisdom about offloading tasks that drain your energy and building meaningful community demonstrates that when you resource yourself fully, everything around you transforms.
Stay Connected:
Erin's Instagram: @literallyjusterin
Erin's Website: literallyjusterin.com
Highway Brewing Company: @highwaybrewingco
Kits Gift Store: @joyatkits
Corrie's Website: corriemyers.com
Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers