Welcome back to Diary of a Working Mom! This week, we're flipping the script—Erin is taking over the mic to interview me! As a working mom, I know all too well the chaos of juggling work, family, and personal time. In this episode, we dive deep into the real struggles: overwhelming schedules, mom guilt, setting boundaries, maintaining friendships, and still trying to find time for ourselves.

Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or questioned whether you're doing enough, this episode is for you. Tune in as we get real, share some laughs, and talk about practical ways to make the daily juggle just a little bit easier. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Welcome back to Diary of a Working Mom Pod!

Today, I'm joined by Jen, a mom whose journey has been anything but predictable. After marrying a college football coach struggling with addiction, she became a single mom when her youngest was just eight weeks old. Over the past four years, she's raised her children on her own while discovering a passion for photography and creativity. Today, she's learning to let go of perfectionism, finds joy in the process, and embraces the unpredictability of motherhood. If you're ready, I'm ready. Let's dive in!

Connect to Jen here:

IG: @jenmccarthyphotography

https://jenmccarthyphotography.com/

Welcome back to Diary of a Working Mom Podcast! This week, we're joined by Jen La Bella, a mom of two who transformed her passion for creativity into a thriving toy store. Jen’s journey wasn’t a straight path—college was filled with uncertainty, and she explored multiple careers before finding her footing in visual merchandising. After moving to LA, meeting her husband, and eventually settling in Connecticut, motherhood became the catalyst for her next big venture. Now, she’s balancing business ownership with raising little ones, creating a space that’s not just a store, but a love letter to her kids.

Join us as we discuss her winding path to entrepreneurship, the challenges of motherhood, and the joy of building something meaningful for her family and community.

Find Jen here:

https://www.instagram.com/birdiesatthebarn/

https://birdiesatthebarn.com/