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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Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Do you ever feel like caring for your dog has become just another task on your endless to-do list? In today's bonus episode, I sit down with Tori Mistick aka “Martha Stewart of dogs”, a certified canine enrichment specialist and host of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, to talk about how simple 5-minute dog rituals can become stress-relief systems that help you recharge and boost productivity.
Mama, you have a PURPOSE—but to truly feel like yourself again and stop drowning in your day-to-day, you need strategies that bring balance without adding more to your plate. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Tori and discover how work-life balance can be found in the simplest shifts!
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🐾 How enrichment is really about bonding, not babysitting—and how that applies to solopreneurs and WAHMs
🐾 How dogs model being present, play, and rest—lessons that help you recharge during demanding seasons
🐾 How five minutes of enrichment can boost your productivity later in the day
🐾 Practical ways to transform dog rituals into intentional stress-relief systems
So excited for you to jump in!
Episode Highlights
(0:00): Why dog enrichment matters for work-life balance
(02:37): 🔄 Share this episode with a friend!
(03:01): Introduction
(6:39): How Tori discovered that simple dog rituals became stress-relief systems while building a business
(10:15): Making time for yourself while prioritizing "mom life" with dogs—lessons for solopreneurs, WAHMs, and homeschoolers
(16:13): 5-minute dog enrichment activities that boost productivity
(22:49): How to time calming activities vs. high-energy play for recharging
(26:19): How dogs teach us to be present and find balance in daily life
(30:40): How Tori balances her ambitions and family life
Quotable Moments
- "And I think you'll start to crave this balance. It doesn't have to be an overwhelming thing. You don't necessarily have to take your dog out for an hour. You could play for five or 15 minutes and still get a lot of benefit out of that."
- "There are studies that show that when you start training them and they have those early wins, they get more excited about learning more things and trying new things. And they're less anxious in unfamiliar situations, which that kind of resiliency is so important for people and for dogs.”
- "And so that was really kind of an aha moment, a turning point in realizing that we're really a team. And when we work together and do stuff that enriches both our lives, it's just a win for everyone."
Tori’s Links:
- Podcast: Dog Enrichment
- IG: @tmistick
- Free Downloadable - Mental Enrichment Activity Pack
- Website: wearwagrepeat.com
- Podcast: Petpreneur Podcast (Over 250K Downloads!)
- Try WWR Society for 2 weeks
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Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
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Your struggle with guilt for wanting a career change (and to be more than "just" a mom) isn't the problem.
Feeling torn between loving your kids while wanting to do things for yourself isn't the problem.
Your heart calling out for more isn't the problem.
The problem is that society glorifies self-sacrificing motherhood while sidelining women's ambitions—making you question if pursuing a career change is selfish.
In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from constantly putting my own needs and dreams on hold…to finally creating a career that works for me instead of the other way around. From reframing ambition as leadership to life planning—I've built a life where I can be everything I need to be for my kids, my career, and myself.
And the best part? You can do this too.
I'm walking you through what I call the 3-step leadership mindset, what makes this reframe so powerful, and the exact strategy that transforms career guilt into confident decision-making—so you can blend success and motherhood without choosing between them.
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:41): 🤩 Listener shoutout
- (3:37): The guilt of wanting a career change as a mom
- (7:30): Leadership mindset
- (9:00): Step 1: Reframe
- (12:19): Step 2: Anchor
- (16:05): Step 3: Leadership
- (16:53): How to confidently pursue career change without guilt
- (18:24): Wrap-up & How to take action
Links Mentioned in Episode:
❇️ Stuck in a career that doesn't align with your values? Grab my Free Values Alignment Workbook to gain clarity on whether to stay or pivot. Download instantly 👉 https://solveformom.com/core-values
Career Change Series:
⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1]
⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2]
⏮️ EP 92: Career Change Clarity in 3 Steps Without Losing Work‑Life Balance [Part 5]
Free Resources:
💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family
✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms
📱Free Life Planning Quiz
🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //
Friday Nov 21, 2025
Friday Nov 21, 2025
If you're feeling the urge to gain career change clarity, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on how I personally help moms identify their next best step through vision mapping—and how you can do the same without decision paralysis, overwhelm, or needing to have your entire future figured out.
This isn't about picking one perfect path forever or betting your entire life on a single decision. It's about exploring multiple possible futures, building clarity through small steps, and taking aligned action toward a career with your values in the forefront, so you can shift into a new career without fear of making the wrong choice.
In this episode, I walk you through how to:
- Future Cast – Explore three different versions of what your life could look like if you pursued different paths
- Explore – Identify one small step you could take in the next week to test one scenario and start gathering information
- Iterate – Continue taking small exploratory steps without committing to one rigid path, building momentum through action
If you're experiencing uncertainty or confusion about your career direction, and you are ready to pivot to meaningful work using a simple decision-making framework, then this episode is a must-listen.
>>> Ready to get a clear plan to build right career & home life for you? My Designed Life Method is the right step for you. Together we’ll envision your ideal future, and create a customized roadmap to get you there. Let's design your future together! 📞 Book your free exploratory call with me now!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:22): Analysis paralysis during career shifts
- (7:35): Why traditional career planning fails professional moms
- (8:01): Step 1 - Future casting and exploring multiple scenarios
- (13:16): Step 2 - How to take steps towards a new career
- (15:45): Step 3 - Building momentum for a career pivot
- (18:42): Wrap-up
- (20:55): 💌 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
Career Change Series
⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1]
⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2]
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Are you looking for a fulfilling and flexible career that brings you both personal and financial freedom? In today's Part 2 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how to plan your career change to consulting and build a flexible business without starting over.
Mama, you DON’T NEED TO A COMPLEX SET-UP—but to start a consulting business successfully, you’ll want to learn about how to avoid some common mistakes that independent consultants make.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- 📎 The 3-4 essential things you need to get started as a consultant (hint: it's not a website or logo)
- 📎 How to leverage your existing expertise without starting over—even if you've never been a consultant before
- 📎 The biggest mistake consultants make and how to avoid it
- 📎 Practical ways to build client relationships that align with your values as a mother while setting boundaries that prevent burnout
- 📎 How to create a flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) that provides excellent income while staying present for your family
Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal!
⏮️ Missed Part 1? Listen: EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures
Quotable
"Once I finally just started demanding what I was worth, nobody ever batted an eye. Nobody laughed in my face and said, ‘oh my gosh, that's ridiculous.’"
"You really owe it to the world to get your talents out there. People need you. It's not an imposition."
"You're standing on this foundation of valuable, sometimes even rare experience."
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (2:10): The 4 essential things to start consulting and why you don't need a website or logo to land your first project
- (5:16): How nurturing connections leads to projects coming to you, and the importance of saying no
- (6:07): The biggest mistake that consultants make
- (9:58): Building client relationships that align with your values as a mother while maintaining work-life balance & creating a flexible work arrangement
- (16:07): How building your own business allows you to stay present for your family while fulfilling your potential
- (21:10): Wrap-Up & Next Steps
These chapters highlight the key tactical advice and transformational moments from your conversation with Amy.
>>> 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 //
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!
I Want to Hear From You!
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📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com
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// Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
You weren't meant to feel overwhelmed by your schedule. But if time management feels like a constant struggle—or your calendar and task list just don't work—there's a better way.
In today's episode, we're getting honest about why so many moms struggle to prioritize their task list effectively… and how you can finally achieve balance and structure (without the feeling scattered, time-constrained, or getting distracted).
If your life feels like one long to-do list where time flies by, this is the episode you need.
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:39): What belongs on your calendar vs. your task list
- (3:45): Why visual time blocking prevents overload
- (6:25): The pros and cons of a task list
- (10:20): The three-step framework for deciding where tasks go
- (22:46): Time management tips for busy moms
- (27:05): Recap & Making your task list actionable
Links Mentioned in Episode:
>>> Ready to design a life that works for YOU? Book a Life Planning Strategy Session and get personalized guidance to clarify your goals, create your custom plan, and take confident action. 📞 Schedule your call here: solveformom.com/book-life-planning.
⏮️ EP 62: How to Create an Information Management System for High-Achieving Moms [Community Question]
⏮️ EP 61: TIME Block Method to Finally Manage Your Ambitious Schedule [Community Question]
⏮️ EP 75: Limited Time? How I Hit My Business Goals in 2.5 Hours Daily
⏮️ Scheduling buffers discussed at 9:18 - EP 46: Want More Time? 3 Easy Time Management Tips to Take Back Your Day
Free Resources
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🧭 The Ultimate Guide to Values Alignment: The 15-Minute Exercise That Changes Decision Making Forever
🪞Show Up as Your Best Self: Personal Code of Accountability (Template)
🤔 Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? → Take the Quiz!
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// Life planning is a method that empowers moms to customize their life to fit their goals //
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 //
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Avoid these 10 frequent life planning mistakes!
Your vision board isn't the problem…Your planning tool isn't the problem…Your goals aren't the problem.
The problem is how you are vision planning and not what you are planning for your ambitious mom life.
In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from spending almost 2 years fumbling through trial and error with vision planning, to finally creating a life planning system that actually works. Learn what NOT to do to create clarity and flexibility in planning for your ideal future—I've built a method that helps you get big results even though you are a busy mom.
And the best part? You can do this too.
I'm walking you through what mistakes to avoid, what safeguards to build in, and the exact strategies that make vision casting and life planning actually work—so you can spend less time managing your life and more time living it.
What You'll Learn:
- Why treating your plan as a rigid roadmap backfires
- How to stop overloading yourself with too many goals
- The “success trap”
- How to build resilience into your future
- How to stay aligned with your evolving life
This episode will help you avoid common life planning mistakes and create a clear roadmap for success.
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Introduction
- (3:15): Listener Shoutout. 🤩 Leave me a rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
- (4:06): A holistic method for planning your life
- (6:38): Mistakes #1 - #5
- (16:21): Mistake #6 - #10
- (26:16): Recap
>>> Curious where you are in your journey back to the “successful you”? 📱Take the Ambitious Mom Quiz to find out if life planning is the right tool to help you design your ideal life. Get insights tailored to your unique stage!!
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