Almost two years into the pandemic and many working mothers are maxed out - on work, life, and trying to balance it all while prioritizing their families. Some companies have risen to the challenge of supporting them, while others have not. This is a call to action. Our families, and the world, needs working moms in the picture.

Tobi Baker-Daigle and Christine McMacken are aesthetic powerhouses who took their combined talents and artistry and created a client-centered destination in the New England Skin Center. Tired of applying their efforts to the benefit of other businesses, they made their mark and created their own destiny by taking the risk of going on their own. Over the past two years, they’ve learned a lot and had a lot of success, pivoted as COVID broke loose to continue to support their clients and provide a sense of normalcy and hope while the world navigates a pandemic. Listen in to get inspired, learn about their approach, and find out the best way to pursue aesthetic and self-care practices as a busy working mom.

As is a pandemic wasn’t enough- let’s try to work from home while parenting! And maybe have a baby! As I look toward the end of my maternity leave, there’s endless questions about what work looks like as the pandemic rages on. We talk about juggling little ones, preschool, how to attempt to get focused work done, and industry efforts to make sense of it all.

You’re in an elite club, mama. It’s called Motherhood and we’re in this together. I want to invite you to consider a world where we get rid of the competitive atmosphere surrounding mothering and, instead, come together as sisters.

There are endless to-do lists, errands and work to be done, but what about the fun!? Listen for some perspective on sour-patch kids and how being silly and having fun may just be the cure-all you’re seeking.

In college you were surrounded by all your friends. In motherhood? Friends are far and wide, with contact primarily digital. The fix? Listen in.

Transitioning from bada$$ career woman to working Mama is not for the faint at heart. It’s a roller coaster, sister, and hard to come to grips with. The highs and lows at work shouldn’t dictate your happiness. You are in complete control of where you prioritize work into your life.

How a simple “Hi, Mommy” from a sweet 2.5 year old helped me reframe my morning mindset and how you can, too. Working moms- we love you. ❤️

Meet Lesley- she gave birth singing to Beyonce. Full on, belting out Beyonce at the hospital such that others down the hall came to know her. Beyond that claim to fame, she’s the kind of woman we all could be so fortunate to call our friend (and I’m grateful to claim that status!). She’s crushing her career in public service by way of community outreach and communications after starting out in college with aspirations of being...a dentist. What a change in course! We get ultra-detailed about the things our friends don’t tell us about childbirth and the early days of mothering (you’re welcome), what efforts she’s putting forth to practice self-care and how we can all give back to our communities by volunteering. Your first task, if you’re an Indy local, is to mark your calendars for IndyVolved 14 on June 13, 2019 and connect with over 100 organizations who looking for someone just like you!

Meet Sue- a public relations business owner, wife and mother of two toddlers, balancing this crazy beautiful life. In this episode, we dive into how she went into business on her own after some time in the traditional PR agency scene, finding pockets of time to run her business and get wins for her clients, as well as how she richens her life at home with her husband and little ones. We get into the hobbies she pursues to fuel her creative spirit- tablescapes and embroidery- and how she got into both. Listen in, subscribe, tell your friends and follow along on Instagram at @afterdaycaredropoff (PS- if you know Sandra Lee or are actually Sandra Lee- from the Food Network (Sorry for getting it wrong on the episode!) DMme

Meet Allison! She’s a wife, mom of two and works in developmental pediatrics. We talk about how her interest in people, love of true crime stories and psychology led her to her career...helping kids and parents navigate autism and behavioral issues. We get into how her profession influences her and her husband’s approach to parenting and how she’s fitting in time for her mind, body and soul. Listen/share/subscribe! Music is “Infectious” by Tobu.

Meet Kristen! She’s a married mom of two who planned ahead and was able to extend her maternity leave all through summer. She’s an elementary music teacher by day (who can play pretty much every instrument) and devoted family woman by night. We talk about how breastfeeding is going this second time around, how she decided to pursue music education and the fitness regimen that’s continued to motivate her through pregnancy and postpartum. Please rate and review the show and share with your girlfriends. Find us on Instagram @AfterDaycareDropOff xo! Music by Tobu

Meet Alison! She’s a PhD student studying biochemistry and molecular biology. If that’s not enough, she’s married and has a two year old son! In this episode, we talk about how she went from professional opera singer to biomedical researcher and how she’s making a point to be more intentional in her life. From getting dinner done, to filtering her time commitments, Alison shares some of the ways she’s working toward a more simplified life that allows her to spend more time with her family. Listen, subscribe, SHARE and please rate the podcast. Follow @afterdaycaredropoff on Instagram for updates, inspiration, and resources mentioned on the show. Wine- Leelanau Cellars, a Winter White: http://www.lwc.wine/ Crockpot meals- New Leaf Wellness: https://newleafwellness.biz/

Meet Jess! She’s a wife, mom of two and works by day as an engineering supervisor. She takes us through her journey of moving up the ranks at her work, how she leads her team and her new opportunity- a leadership program focused on servant leadership. Jess shares great insight on keeping her priorities top of mind and being clear with her colleagues that while family is first, she can (and will) continue to be a badass at her job. [drink of choice- a home brew by her husband “Piece of Cake Pilsner”] Please rate and review the show, and find us on Insta at @afterdaycaredropoff (Music by Tobu- Infectious)

Meet Haley! She’s a Human Resources Pro, married, and has a one year old daughter. We talk all things career, finding the right organization to devote your talents to, and even some of the secrets of how to negotiate your salary. Haley also shares her go-to podcasts that she loves to learn from, professes her love of Ina Garten, and how she and her husband got their sweet girl to sleep through the night at 9 weeks. Follow the podcast on Instagram @afterdaycaredropoff and subscribe to the show. Music by Tobu, “Infectious”

Meet Angela! She’s a clinical pharmacist, married, with two kids and so much great insight. We cover the milestones of her first child’s fifth birthday- picking a school, thinking about the little person he’s becoming and the responsibility we have as parents to build a life for our families that reflect our values. We also discuss the realities of the world today- the influence of social media, the Opioid epidemic, and how we set the tone of our families’ expectations for their lives. Listen, subscribe, SHARE and please rate the podcast. Follow @afterdaycaredropoff on Instagram for updates, inspiration, and resources mentioned on the show. Links from the show: Old Limestone water https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S8L9ZLI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00S8L9ZLI&linkCode=as2&tag=afterdaycared-20&linkId=08661f47e37fb80738d75a1c145e33f3 Fleet Feet Sports http://fleetfeetcolumbus.com/ “I am that Girl” by Alexis Jones https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098

Meet Katie! She's a mom of two girls, married to her college sweetheart. She's found her place working for a organization that's committed to supporting working moms- and lives it via flexible work schedules and a generous leave policy. Katie shares how she and her husband use routines to give their days (and nights) predictability, how they've handled plane travel- including an international trip with an infant! And how they love to reconnect not only over a meal but by doing activities together. An added benefit: working on team building skills on date night! Follow the podcast on Insta @afterdaycaredropoff for updates on the show and inspiration to help you through the week. Please subscribe and share the show with your friends and leave your love in the ratings. As always, the best intro music in the biz compliments of Tobu (Infectious) via SoundCloud.

Meet Libby! Driven and detailed, she’s embracing her fast paced life with her family and challenging career. Hear about how she gets efficient with her time for the sake of her sanity during the week, her advice on traveling with a toddler and how she’s challenging herself this year to embrace the discomfort when pursuing new challenges at work. After all, that’s when the growth happens. Follow the podcast on Instagram at AfterDaycareDropOff and be sure to subscribe/rate/share!

Meet Nicole! She’s a mom of two who is just days away from starting her new job as a Data Engineer, but only after a birthday trip to New Orleans. We talk about her career progression from college, to serving in the Army, and going back to college-twice. She’s devoted to K-Beauty, self care, her daily podcasts and of course, her family. Listen in and meet this dynamic woman! Items discussed on the show: K-Beauty Sunday Riley Good Genes and Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil (Power Couple set is the best deal for the money! http://seph.me/2eubObr Thayers Witch Hazel http://amzn.to/2BEd7kN Baby Foot (OmG I know) http://amzn.to/2on3kHU Drunk Elephant TLC Sukarno Babyfacial http://seph.me/2zdW2ur Corsrx Advanced 96 Mucin Power Essence http://amzn.to/2CxiBe3 Reading Audible http://amzn.to/2BDNFMk Kindle Paperwhite http://amzn.to/2C73In9 Podcasts S-Town https://stownpodcast.org/ The Read http://thisistheread.com/ Morning Edition https://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition

Meet Ande- a not-for-profit superstar! We talk about her recent return to work after baby #2, getting into ‘work mode’, figuring out WTH is for dinner, how to fit in exercise and her career goals for 2018. Background music by Tobu, “Infectious”. Follow @AfterDaycareDropoff on Insta for details mentioned on the episode. xo!