Have you ever been told that work-life balance for women in STEM is a myth?
Do you want a meaningful science career and a rooted family life —but you worry that you’re “failing at both”?
Are you running low on time, energy, and sleep, trying to keep up with grant deadlines, conferences, and kids?
Do you wonder if negotiating career shifts, flexible jobs, STEM-adjacent roles, or maternity leave is proof you’re not a serious scientist?
Welcome to Science Careers for Moms — a TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST for women in STEM who want a career path where they can thrive in science without sacrificing their family or personal wellbeing.
Hi! I’m Anokhi Kapasi, a PhD researcher and mom of two boys. I created this show because I know what it is like to feel torn between being a serious scientist and a present mom —and to realize that “trying harder” is not a strategy.
This show is different because it integrates career and life planning strategies designed specifically for science-minded moms in a work culture that was not built for caregivers. Every episode blends interviews with other scientists who have been where you are and career planning deep-dives where you will learn the answer to questions like:
🎯 Are there decision-making frameworks to help me navigate pivots, return-to-work, academia vs. industry…or to even know what the “next right move” is?
🎯 How do I set career goals that allow me to stay ambitious, connect with my family, and feel like myself again?
🎯 Is work–life balance for working moms in STEM actually possible, and what does it look like in practice?
🎯 Can I stay in science & tech without burnout, guilt, or losing sight of myself?
STEM-trained moms, I’ll teach you how to make confident career decisions that align with your whole life —not just professional development.
🎧 FOLLOW this show and never choose between being a good mom or a good scientist again!
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Episodes
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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Hello Successful Mom!
If you an ambitious mom that’s feeling lost in the daily juggle of motherhood and missing those passions and interests that used to light you up, then today's episode is for you! It’s also for those of you who find themselves dreaming about creating your own success and getting back some of your financial freedom.
This episode outlines a practical 4-step framework to help you rediscover your passions which you can turn into potential income streams that fit into your busy mom life.
If you’re ready to reignite your interests and create some side-hustle fire, then hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Introduction
- (2:03): Listener review
- (2:34): Experiment with your passions
- (4:46): 1. identify & prioritize your passions
- (12:13): 2. Plan out the project
- (14:01): 3. Take meaningful action
- (15:24): 4. Two paths to monetizing your passions
- (22:08): Recap
References Mentioned:
⏮️ EP 1: Busy yet Restless? 3 Ways to Find Purpose as a Mom
⏮️ Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 1 & 2]
Tools & Resources:
💌 Unlock exclusive time-saving tips and insider secrets every ambitious mom needs - join the SFM Insider newsletter for FREE today!
📝 Free Life Planning Quiz
🎯 Book a complimentary Exploratory call to discover how personalized life planning can help you create the balanced mom life you deserve!
Let’s Connect!
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📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are //
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Hello Ambitious Mom!
Ready to explore flexible work arrangements that could transform your work-life balance? In today's episode (Part 2), I'm diving deep into creative work setups that give you more control over your time while maintaining your professional growth.
As a mom who's experienced it all - from part-time work to homeschooling while running a business - I'm sharing the real insights about less traditional work arrangements. You'll discover practical strategies for making each setup work, including part-time options, contract positions, and home business opportunities.
Make sure you are caught up on last week’s Part 1: EP 39: I Tried Every Mom Work Set-up - Here's What You Need to Know Before Planning Your Career [Part 1]
If you’re ready to craft a meaningful career that works for YOU, then hit play and let’s solve for mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (1:56): Subscribe to this podcast (it’s free!)
- (2:08): Flexible work arrangements
- (2:43): Why I chose a career shift to part-time WAHM
- (3:18): How be a successful part-time working mom
- (7:51): Daytime vs. Nighttime WAHM
- (13:40): Contract work and maintaining professional growth
- (18:56): Running a home business while balancing family life
- (22:34): 🎯 Career planning sessions with Anokhi
- (23:30): My take on being a homeschooling mom
- (30:14): Don’t overlook an internship during motherhood
- (34:24): Recap Success factors for flexible jobs
- (32:28): Become an SFM Insider
Resources Mentioned:
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
📞 Complimentary Exploratory Call
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Take our Life Planning Quiz to discover your ideal work arrangement: solveformom.com/quiz
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Meaningful work by aligning your time with who you are //
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Hello Ambitious Mom!
Are you feeling torn between your career ambitions and family time? Wondering if there's a better work setup that could give you more flexibility without sacrificing your professional growth?
In today's episode - Part 1 of two episodes, I'm sharing my extensive experience with different work arrangements as a mom. As someone who's tried everything from full-time office work to remote positions, stay-at-home mom life, and running my own business, I'll help you understand the real freedoms and limitations of each setup. You’ll discover why there's no one-size-fits-all solution for working moms and how to factor in your financial needs, career goals, and family's unique situation to find the best work set-up that fits your lifestyle and values.
If you’re ready to experience your career transformation, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Tune in next week for part 2: EP 41: I Tried Every Mom Work Set-up - Here's What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Flexible Job [Part 2]
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (2:05): Listener review
- (2:57): Caveat to this conversation
- (4:40): My career shifts
- (12:05): Working mom with a traditional full-time office job
- (16:51): Full-time remote working mom - How to make it work for you
- (22:01) Stay-at-Home Mom Life - The real truth about this setup
- (27:57): Recap
- (32:28): Become an SFM Insider
Resources Mentioned:
⏮️ EP 18: How to Measure Success as a Mom: Balancing Numbers & Narratives
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Meaningful work by aligning your time with who you are //
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Hello Ambitious WAHM!
Are you feeling like you're juggling too many balls during the holiday season? Between work deadlines, family traditions, holiday prep, and trying to maintain some semblance of personal time – it can feel overwhelming, right?
As a work-at-home mom (WAHM), I know the struggle of maintaining boundaries when your workspace and living space are one and the same. Add in the holiday chaos, and it might feel impossible to find balance!
In today's episode, I share my science-style strategies for creating harmony between work, family time, and personal growth during the holidays. Drawing from my experience as a WAHM who manages consulting work, a start-up business, homeschooling, and passion projects, I'll show you how to make the holidays enjoyable rather than overwhelming.
I talk about why being clear on your priorities is crucial for personal growth and family harmony. I show how you can make better decisions during the holidays (Hint: life planning is the best way). I don’t leave you hanging, though, because I also lay out practical time management & productivity strategies that actually work for WAHMs.
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Teaser
- (02:48): The “WAHM dilemma”
- (04:20): 1. Be clear on what is important to you during the holidays
- (06:07): + Self-discovery questions
- (06:51): + Life planning is a tool for creating balance ⏮️ Episode 8: Life Planning 101: Follow the Right Trajectory For YOU
- (08:10): + Get comfortable saying “no”
- (08:37): + Set your non-negotiables as your anchor points
- (13:19): 2. Be productive with your time
- (10:57): + Time blocking
- (11:28): + Set time boundaries & communicate them
- (12:19): + Task batching
- (14:03): + Release perfectionism & delegate where possible
- (15:14): + Blending personal interests with family time
- (15:53): Become an SFM Insider to receive my newsletter where I will share life planning resources. My next December 2024 issue will include my favorite Golden Milk recipe too :)
- (16:09): Re-cap
If you're ready to transform your holiday experience from chaotic to intentional while maintaining space for your relaxation and family time, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you wondering how to pivot towards your passion projects? This might mean a complete reset from your current trajectory. But, don’t worry! In today’s episode, I share my strategies for how moms can plan their resets with confidence. You will learn about what it means to undergo a reset and the importance of building critical thinking and personal growth into your life, including when you are about to embark on some changes. True to form, I lay out granular detail with relatable examples, of what it looks like to implement these strategies.
Timestamps:
(00:00): Teaser
(01:27): Reset definition
(02:43): Resets can be empowering and lead to self-improvement
(03:45): Knowing your mission
(05:02): How to formulate your mission
(05:47): Identifying your passions
(06:41): Find your purpose
(08:48): Hypothetical example: Ambitious Amber
(09:45): Align your resets with your mission
(11:45): Pause here to do clarity work, then continue
(11:59): Resets require creativity
(15:46): Most resets are reversible or replaceable
(17:26): Re-cap
If you are ready to take charge of big decisions and start planning you next reset, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
To learn more about how you can find purpose, listen to Busy yet Restless? 3 Ways to Find Purpose as a Mom
Tap +Follow (it’s free!). Leave me a rating & review (thank you!).
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E-mail me at hello@solveformom.com and your question could be the topic of an upcoming episode!
Blog: https://solveformom.com/2025/how-to-reset-your-life-to-pursue-your-passion-work-with-confidence/
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //