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Mama, What's Next?

Mama, What's Next?

De: Melanie Elsbeth
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 From Career to Calling - “Mama, What’s Next?” is the new (spiritual) career podcast for modern moms dedicated to what comes next for you, not your family or your kids, YOU. (sorry, but not sorry!) We explore brave paths from post-motherhood identity shift to finding meaningful work after motherhood. Our guests share expert career advice and talk about the spiritual and energetic work they have done to arrive where they belong. Honest talks, real support, and a community that will lift you up.Melanie Elsbeth Desarrollo Personal Éxito Personal
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  • The Mom Who Made God Her Business Partner (And Replaced Her Teaching Income as a Digital Nomad)

    The Mom Who Made God Her Business Partner (And Replaced Her Teaching Income as a Digital Nomad)
    Jun 12 2025

    You know that feeling when you're sitting in your comfortable life, but deep down you know there's something more calling you?

    That restless energy that whispers "this isn't it" even when everything looks perfect on paper? That's exactly what happened to my guest Ioana Wilkinson. She had the house, the stable teaching job, the "should be happy" life - and yet something inside her was screaming for freedom, for travel, for a completely different way of living.


    In this episode, we talk about Ioana's beautiful journey from small-town Texas to Barcelona, Spain - how she left everything behind to chase her dreams, and how becoming a mom during COVID completely shifted her path into freelance writing and location independence, building a career in your suitcase.


    We chat about the identity crisis that can come with motherhood, the fear of losing your freedom, and how spirituality became the foundation for building a business and life that actually works.


    This conversation goes places most career podcasts won't -we're talking about prayer as business strategy, about hearing God's voice in major decisions, and about that moment when you realize you're never actually alone.

    Why "I will make a way for you" became Ioana's anchor through the scariest decisions

    How to use intuition and prayer as actual business strategy (seriously)

    The difference between fear marketing and desire marketing - and why it matters for your soul

    Why surrendering control actually gives you more power in business and life

    How to trust that inner voice when it's telling you to make a major life change - even when it seems crazy to everyoneelse

    How Ioana replaced her teaching income within months through freelance writing - starting with zero experience

    The power of win probability and why responding to existing opportunities beats cold pitching every time

    How to build a business that travels with you

    Enjoy x Meli


    Ready to explore freelance writing as your path to your own freedom? Then connect with Ioana and learn more about her courses and coaching here:

    Follow Ioana's journey on Instagram:

    ioana_writingbusinesscoach

    Check out her freelance writing profile or book content orders on LinkedIn: Ioana Wilkinson

    Book freelance writing mentorship (where I work with you 1:1 to build your freelance writing business)

    ioana@innovatechcontent.com or ioanawilkinson@gmail.com

    Buy her self-paced course (the ultimate step-by-step guide to building your freelance writing business)

    • ioana@innovatechcontent.com or ioanawilkinson@gmail.com



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  • Losing a job you loved isn't just about money - it's about losing your identity - with Laverne McKinnon

    Losing a job you loved isn't just about money - it's about losing your identity - with Laverne McKinnon
    Jun 5 2025

    You know that feeling when someone asks "What do you do?" and suddenly you freeze because you don't have ananswer anymore? Or when you wake up in the morning and for a split second forget that you don't have that job to go to anymore? If you've ever lost a job that meant everything to you, you'll know it's not just about the paycheck. It's aboutlosing your whole sense of who you are.


    Today I want to talk about something most of us never prepare for - career grief. The real, deep sadness that happens when we lose not just our income, but our identity, our sense of belonging, our whole sense of purpose. And why it's completely normal to feel like you're mourning something that was never supposed to die.


    Today I speak with Laverne McKinnon who spent years climbing the ladder in entertainment at CBS, helping develop shows like CSI and Criminal Minds. She was the person advocating for writers, championing stories, literally changing people's careers. Until the day she was asked to leave.

    Today she helps people feel their way through sad times like this, understand career grief and rebuild their life to rise up again.

    We talk about why career loss hits so deep. She explains to me what disenfranchised grief means, a new term I learned.


    Today was another beautiful conversation with someone that chose to dedicate their life and career to helping other people rebuild theirs - and how lucky am I that I get to speak to these beautiful souls, just like Laverne.

    Enjoy x Mel

    If Laverne's story resonated with you and you want to learn more about her work with career grief, you can find her on LinkedIn at Laverne McKinnon, IG on https://www.instagram.com/lavernemckinnon or visit her website at https://lavernemckinnon.com, or join her community on Substack athttps://moonshotmentor.substack.com where she offers workshops, meditations, and ongoing support for just $5/month


    Free membership + resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MamaWhatsNext.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    If you have a question or need advice, DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Book a 1:1 free strategy session with Melanie → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MamaWhatsNext.com/book-a-free-strategy-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.

    This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Why Your Old Career Doesn’t Fit Anymore (and where your new career is hiding)

    Why Your Old Career Doesn’t Fit Anymore (and where your new career is hiding)
    Jun 2 2025
    You're sitting there with your coffee getting cold, scrolling through job ads that used to make your heart race. But now? Nothing. Just this heavy feeling in your chest because the work that once fit you perfectly feels like it belongs to someone else entirely.I've been exactly where you are right now. After my daughter was born, I had twenty years of marketing experience under my belt—work I absolutely loved. But when I sat down to go back, it hit me like a truck. I had changed so much, but I hadn't updated my work to match who I'd become as a mother.And here's what I realized sitting on my bedroom floor two and a half years ago, feeling completely lost: your comfort zone isn't keeping you safe. It's quietly stealing your dreams, one "maybe next year" at a time.Why staying comfortable is actually the most dangerous thing you can do (for yourself and your family)I talk about how we tell ourselves we're being practical, being smart, waiting for the right time. But really? We're just scared. And while we're waiting to feel ready, our kids are growing up and we're staying stuck.The inner work that actually changes everythingI share exactly what I did when I realized I couldn't keep living this way—the journaling, the reading, the coaching that helped me see what I really wanted. Not what I thought I should want, but what actually lit me up inside.How I landed my dream job in a field I'd never worked inThis part still gives me chills. I flew back to Australia with my baby, no job, no apartment—just this deep knowing that I was on the right path. And six months later, I was working in corporate social responsibility, doing work that stretched me every single day.Your next step (because I know you're ready)I give you simple, doable things you can start this week. Not overwhelming stuff—just gentle pushes that will get you moving toward work that actually fits who you are now."If your old career doesn't fit anymore, it's not because something's broken. It's because you have evolved.""Most people don't regret the things they did. They regret what they didn't do.""You have to move before readiness shows up."Come find me:Join our free community at MamaWhatsNext.com where you'll meet other mamas figuring out their what's next, just like you.The book that's changing my life right now:"It's Your Dream" by Simon Squibb—seriously, go get this. His TikTok is incredible too.Need someone to walk beside you?I offer one-on-one coaching because I know what it's like to feel completely lost and have to start over. I've done it multiple times, across four countries, often as a single mom. I see your potential even when you can't. hey@mamawhatsnext.comLet's stay connected:Free membership: MamaWhatsNext.comShare this with a mama who needs to hear itLeave a review if this touched your heartFree membership waitlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MamaWhatsNext.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complimentary download: ⁠⁠Free Discovery Pages to start your NEXT⁠⁠If you have a question or need advice, DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 free 30min strategy session with Melanie → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MamaWhatsNext.com/book-a-free-strategy-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
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