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 Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for vision planning for moms.
Right now, you might think that creating your ideal life sounds impossible, or that it's something reserved for people with more time, money, or resources.
But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete, and clear process you could start right now?
Here's the truth: You have the power to design the life you've always wanted—where you can be everything you want to be for everyone around you, including yourself—and today you're getting the blueprint to make it happen with this episode.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The top 5 vision planning methods to help you move from feeling stuck on autopilot to living with intention
- How to create a clear, specific vision of your ideal future
- Why life planning is the key to balancing your ambitions and motherhood without choosing one over the other
- The exact steps that allow you to stop feeling overwhelmed and start pursuing your big ideas
- How to turn your ideal life from an abstract idea into a tangible, achievable reality
If you're ready to stop letting life just happen to you and want to start creating the life you've always wanted, this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:19): Why moms feel disconnected and overwhelmed
- (3:54): Life planning empowers professionals striving to balance their ambitions and motherhood
- (5:45): Starting with your big picture vision
- (8:00): Method #1: Envisioning is a powerful approach used by high-performers
- (10:14): Method #2: Journaling approach to vision planning
- (12:55): Method #3: The life planning method
- (15:30): Method #4: Future-casting technique
- (17:21): Method #5: Vision boarding
- (19:35): Summary and next action step
- (21:44): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives —including journal prompts —so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family
Links Mentioned in Episode:
>>> Ready to design a life where both your ambitions and motherhood thrive? My Life Planning Coaching helps moms with a professional or technical background create a clear roadmap to living out their full potential. Through personalized 1:1 sessions, you'll gain clarity on your vision, align your daily choices with your goals, and build a life plan that honors both your family and your dreams. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now to get started!
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Do you ever feel like your full-time job is stealing precious moments with your family? In today's Part 1 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how consulting creates work-life balance while earning six figures.
Mama, you DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE career for motherhood—but to truly achieve a sense of balance and control over your time, you need the strategies and structure to support it. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal!
What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⛓️💥 Why ambitious moms feel trapped between career success and family time, missing important moments despite earning good money ⛓️💥 How consulting helps overwhelmed moms manage their schedules while still earning what they're worth ⛓️💥 Practical ways to leverage your expertise to build client relationships that align with your values ⛓️💥 How to create a more flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) without sacrificing your earning potential
So excited for you to jump in!
Quotes
"My flavor of consulting is superhero, superpower, super pay. You go in as an expert with whatever your superpower is. You're paid well."
"What it really comes down to for me is really mindful choices and prioritization. And then also still finding time for what's important in your family, what's important in your career without losing the self part of you."
"As a consultant, you actually have more impact on your client companies."
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (3:08) Work-Life Balance struggle of fitting it all in and thinking in seasons
- (7:59): The biggest misconception about independent consulting
- (9:16): Amy's "superhero, superpower, super pay" approach to consulting
- (10:52): How Amy transitioned from corporate to consulting 15 years ago
- (13:38): How to balance family, career, and self without losing any part of you
- (20:12) Wrap-Up - Key takeaways and what's coming in Part 2 (EP 90)
>>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30-minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 Plan Your Ideal Life coaching is the right catalyst.
Amy’s Links:
Website: www.BillableAtTheBeach.com
Follow Amy on LinkedIn
Free Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/
Free Webinar: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-webinar/
Book - Land a Consulting Project NOW!
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
You weren't made for staying stuck in work that drains you.
Yet every day, the thought of making a career change feels overwhelming—between the fear of failing when your family depends on you, the uncertainty about what direction to take, and that nagging question: What if I'm making a huge mistake?
But what if the reason you're paralyzed by career change isn't because it's too risky… but because you're thinking about it in all-or-nothing terms?
In today's episode, I'm walking you through the steps to test your career pivot in small, low-risk ways so you can make long-term changes without disrupting your family's stability.
These are the same strategies I use with my life planning clients—each one designed to shift you from being paralyzed by fear of career change to confidently moving towards new career change possibilities.
Let's break it down!
>>> Want a confidence boost before you dive into a career change? Grab a no‑cost 30‑minute coaching call 📞 with Anokhi and leave with one concrete next move you can implement today!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:22) Understanding the fear of making a pivot when family depends on you
- (3:04) How all-or-nothing thinking makes career change feel daunting
- (6:04) Testing career pivots without risking stability
- (7:37) 2-hour framework from awareness to action
- (15:55): Example of a low-risk, experimental career change
- (17:31): How life planning de-risks and guides career transitions
- (20:24): Key takeaways & setting up accountability to taking your first step
Links Mentioned in Episode:
⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Breakthrough 1]
➡️ Get some accountability by sharing one career change step in the comments section of any Solve for Mom LinkedIn post - and I will help you follow through! Don’t forget to tag @solveformom.
📝 Free Personal Accountability Template
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// Create a Clear Plan to Turn Your Ideal Life Into Your Real Life //
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Your career feels stuck between what you're skilled at and what you're passionate about—safe corporate roles with proven track records, or meaningful work that actually energizes you but feels risky.
And somehow you're still supposed to find work-life balance, maintain financial stability, and be a present mom?
This episode is your career clarity roadmap.
I'm walking you through the exact 5 questions I use in my coaching practice to help high-achieving moms navigate the passion versus skill dilemma without feeling confused, lost, or desperate to find purpose again.
From identifying when you feel most energized to evaluating what skills people actually pay you for, these are the strategic questions that will help you find meaningful work that doesn't burn you out, shift your career to fit your life as a mom, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
What You'll Learn:
- REAL COACHING call insights from a mom navigating this exact crossroads
- Why the PASSION vs. SKILL debate is a false choice—and what to focus on instead
- The Ikigai framework adapted specifically for working mothers
- 5 strategic questions to identify where your passions and skills intersect
- How to choose your next JOB or CAREER transition
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (1:45): Welcome! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode.
- (2:05): A client’s career crossroads
- (9:03): Should you choose a career based on passion or skill?
- (14:04): Introducing the Ikigai framework for moms
- (17:06): Self-discovery exercise (5 Questions)
- (20:30): Wrap-up & next steps
Links Mentioned in Episode:
📚 ”Grit” by Angela Duckworth
>>> Ready to create a personalized roadmap that guides your biggest decisions? Start with a Free Exploratory Call to see if private coaching is right for you. In our call, we'll discuss your goals and how life planning can help you make bold choices without losing balance as a mom. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now!
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Do you ever feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in your work, leaving you drained and burned out? In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jihane Farrell, PhD in cell biology, ADAPT-certified functional health coach, and host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, to discuss the identity crisis that's fueling burnout for high-achieving women.
If you're struggling with work-life balance or feeling like you've lost yourself beneath your responsibilities, this powerful conversation reveals how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your life. Let's dive into Jihane's inspiring journey from workaholic cancer researcher to finding true balance.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
⚠️ The warning signs of burnout that high-achievers often miss
⚠️ How loneliness and lack of community can accelerate burnout
⚠️ The dangerous cycle of work addiction and its impact on your physical and mental health
⚠️ What happens when your entire identity becomes wrapped up in your work
⚠️ How to recognize when your values aren't aligned with your environment
✨ The transformative power of reconnecting with your purpose
If you're ready to overcome burnout, discover your true identity, and finally create a life that aligns with your values, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction to Dr. Jihane Farrell's journey from burnout to purpose
- (5:03): Work environment that triggered burnout - identity crisis signs
- (11:18): The perfect storm - workplace conditions meeting personal habits
- (19:01): Warning signs for high-achieving women heading toward burnout
- (21:14): How the definition of success evolves after burnout
- (24:12): Triggers for self-assessment - reclaiming identity beyond work
- (32:36): Episode wrap-up and preview of Part 2
>>> Want to create a life where purpose and productivity actually coexist? Create your life plan: https://solveformom.com/balanced-mom-sales-page
➡️ Continue the conversation on LinkedIn or by tagging @solveformom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solve-for-mom/
Jihane's Links Mentioned:
🎧 Podcast: The 40s Fitness Reset podcast
www.drjihanefarrell.com
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Your life vision isn't stuck in neutral. Your dreams haven't disappeared. The problem is that you're constantly putting everyone else first.
In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from feeling trapped in everyone else's priorities to finally reclaiming my power as CEO of my own life. From curiosity and clear vision to strategic planning and accountability—I've built a framework that includes my dreams, while fully embracing motherhood.
And the best part? You can do this too.
I'm walking you through my First-Step Framework, what I learned about reconnecting with myself, and the exact strategy that made my transformation possible—so you can stop playing small and start going for those big audacious goals.
If you're ready to stop feeling like you're depleting yourself and start reclaiming your independence and ideas, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:44): The hidden reason why ambitious moms feel like they've lost themselves
- (4:28): Step 1: Think big with curiosity & self-discovery
- (7:41): Step 2: How to use life planning to dream big
- (9:41): 📞 Feeling stuck on that big idea? Book a FREE call with Anokhi!
- (10:52): Step 3: Developing strategy for your big plans
- (12:23): Step 4: How to take action for big impact
- (15:50): Step 5: Types of accountability networks for ambitious women
- (18:10): Recap - How to shift from reactive to proactive planning
💪 Looking for a proven system you can implement tonight? Download the Personal Code of Conduct Template to align your daily actions with your core values - designed for high‑achieving moms. Get your copy now at solveformom.com/resources.
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// How to Turn Your Big Ideas Into Real Impact //
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for building a thriving business in just 2.5 hours a day. If you constantly feel like your days are jam packed with endless to-do lists, this episode is your minimalist productivity blueprint.
Right now, you might think that building anything - let alone a business or a big dream of yours - while staying a present mom sounds impossible, or reserved for people with full-time childcare or fewer responsibilities.
But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete system you could start right now?
You actually have the power to blend success and motherhood even with limited time, and today you're getting the exact framework I use to run my business in just 2.5 hours daily - while homeschooling two energetic boys.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- My complete evening work schedule and why it works with my life, not against it
- How I theme each day of the week to eliminate task-switching and maximize productivity
- The ONE thing approach that ensures meaningful progress even with limited time
- How life planning creates the foundation that makes minimal work hours possible
- Practical micro-tactics like cumulative batching and one-rule boundary-setting
If you're ready to stop letting time constraints hold you back and want to start creating impact with the time you actually have (not the time you wish you had), this episode is for you.
For those of you who are LONGING to regain control of your day and ready to break free from constantly putting your own needs and dreams on hold, try my private coaching session—designed to help you craft your personalized life plan.
Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (1:56): Common excuses for high-achieving moms
- (4:14): My work time block
- (6:31): Life planning as your foundation
- (8:49): My 2.5-hour work schedule breakdown
- (13:54): 3 Practical micro-tactics for busy moms seeking productive minimalism
- 💌 Become an SFM Insider for more FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
- (16:56): Wrap-up & where to start
If you're ready to create a life where you can be everything you need to be for your kids, your career, and yourself, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life!
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Description of scheduling buffers at 19:52 ⏮️ EP 61: [Community Question] T.I.M.E. Block Method to Finally Conquer Your Busy Schedule (Without Losing Family Time)
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Your imposter syndrome feels overwhelming—questioning your capabilities as a mom, dismissing your professional skills, and feeling disconnected from the ambitious woman you used to be.
And somehow you're still supposed to create a fulfilling life that balances motherhood and personal goals?
This episode is your confidence reset.
I'm walking you through the exact steps I use to identify and embrace ambitious traits that are already part of your daily mom life without feeling like you're "just a mom" or that your ambitions have disappeared.
From redefining ambition through a motherhood lens to building an "ambition inventory," these are the strategies that will help you feel reconnected to your capabilities, clear about your transferable skills, and actually excited about your potential again.
If you're feeling completely lost after motherhood or like a shell of the person you used to be, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00) Teaser
- (2:53) The life coaching program that helps moms create purpose-driven roadmaps
- (5:25) Introduction: Why many high-achieving moms struggle with imposter syndrome
- (7:21) Step 1: Redefining ambition through a motherhood lens
- (8:49) Step 2: Documenting your invisible achievements
- (10:05) Step 3: Identifying transferable ambitious skills
- (11:57) Step 4: Documenting challenges overcome
- (13:10) Step 5: Getting external validation through a supportive community
- (17:30) Recap
Links Mentioned in Episode:
Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now!
⏮️ EP 73: 5 Hidden Signs You're an Ambitious Mom (Even If You Don't Feel Like One) - Part 1
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