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I’m sitting down with Hitha Palepu—CEO, author, speaker, and dynamic mom of 2 boys—who embodies the multi-hyphenate lifestyle. Whether you’re juggling a career, personal goals, or family life, Hitha’s journey offers insights on how to thrive in multiple roles without burning out. As the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and thought leader across multiple platforms, Hitha’s […]

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Hitha Palepu CEO Author and Speaker
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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kim Gebbia Chappell, the former news anchor turned Chief Brand Officer at Bobbie, the revolutionary infant formula company. She’s sharing how she’s mastered the art of context switching as she juggles between managing a leadership role at a rocket ship startup and being a mom to […]

Kim Gebbia Chappell Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie
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From the outside, it seems like Sharifa Murdock does it all—being the Chief Impact Officer at Kith, the founder of ENVSN Festival, a mentor, and a supporter of numerous causes while being a loving mother to a two year old boy. In this episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast, host Barbara Mighdoll sits down […]

Sharifa Murdock Chief Impact Officer of Kith

In this episode I sit down with an incredible guest, the former CMO of Facebook, and mom to 2, Samantha Wu. A powerhouse marketing executive, Sam has a rich background spanning multiple continents with roles at tech and financial giants like Meta, Amex, and Visa. Not to mention, she even took a detour to attend […]

Samantha Wu former Facebook CMO
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This week I’m bringing you a heartfelt, insightful, and authentic conversation with Rebecca Michael, the Head of Marketing for Google Search & Maps. As an executive, a mother of two, and a seasoned professional with an impressive tenure at Google, Rebecca shares her journey of embracing imperfection and finding fulfillment in both her personal and […]

Rebecca Michael head of Google Search and Google Maps Marketing
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Want to help your kids build healthy tech habits right from the start? Tune in to today’s episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast to hear from Nicky Jackson Colaco, the VP of Public Policy at Roblox. Nicky’s got over 20 years of experience at tech giants like Instagram and Facebook and knows all about […]

Nicky Jackson Colaco VP of Public Policy of Roblox

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Ever thought that the very thing you’re afraid to show at work—your vulnerability—might actually make you a stronger leader? In this episode, I’m talking with Melanie Rosenwasser, the Chief People Officer at Dropbox about how the messy, chaotic world of motherhood can actually boost your career in ways you never imagined. Melanie’s chat is packed […]

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Melanie Rosenwasser CPO of Dropbox
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Today I’m chatting with my neighbor, and friend, Julie Harris, Chief Revenue Officer of Seso and mom to two under 6, with one on the way. Julie’s journey is a masterclass in networking, building community, and investing in a robust support system. Her strategies for finding time for a social life, maintaining 1:1 time with […]

Julie Harris CRO of Seso
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Jeanelle Teves, Chief Commercial Officer of Bugaboo, sits down with me to share her tools and frameworks for integrating corporate leadership with motherhood, and how she applies her professional skills to her personal life. Our chat includes her daily routine, tips on quarterly planning for family life, effective time management strategies, and the importance of […]

Jeanelle Teaves CCO of Bugaboo

Ever wonder how power couples juggle big careers and busy family lives without losing their minds? In this episode of The New Modern Mom, we’re chatting with Erin Schaefer, the SVP of Publishing, Go-to-Market and Global Operations at Niantic, who gives us an inside look at how she and her husband, both high-powered execs, keep […]

Erin Schaefer SVP of Global Opperations at Niantic
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Ashley Grech, Chief Revenue Officer of Xero and a mother of three energetic boys. Ashley shared her journey and wisdom on balancing the demanding worlds of career and motherhood. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from our conversation that offer inspiration and practical strategies for […]

Prioritize Happiness with Ashley Grech
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On today’s episode, we’ve got a truly amazing guest, Divya Gugnani. She’s the CEO and Co-founder of Wander Beauty, CEO and Founder of 5 SENS, Founding Partner of Concept to Co, and—wait for it—a mom to two pre-teens AND a newborn. How does she do it all? You’re about to find out! Divya shares so […]