In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes Caroline Aaron, an award-winning actress whose career spans Broadway, television, and over 100 films. Best known to millions as the unforgettable Shirley Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Caroline shares what it really looked like to build a creative life while raising a family and making intentional choices along the way.

Caroline reflects on motherhood, partnership, and the power of pausing without losing yourself. From tag-team parenting long before it was common, to turning down roles in order to stay close to home, she opens up about how those decisions shaped her not just as a mother, but as an artist and a woman. She also shares how motherhood deepened her emotional range, strengthened her craft, and gave her a richer understanding of the human experience.

Tune in for a heartfelt and laugh out loud funny conversation about motherhood, creativity, reinvention, and why making yourself happy gives your children permission to do the same.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:36] Early motherhood and family life
[04:07] Partnership and taking turns
[06:57] Adjusting career choices to meet family needs
[08:10] Why happiness matters for both parents and kids
[11:39] Emotional endurance in motherhood
[13:38] How parenting experiences showed up on stage and screen
[17:12] Career pauses and the long arc of motherhood
[22:47] Lessons learned from Caroline's trailblazing mother
[28:22] Becoming Shirley Maisel and redefining how mothers are portrayed
[37:08] Writing Caroline's next chapter

Meet my guest, Caroline Aaron:

Instagram: @therealcarolineaaron

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Keep an eye out for episode #56 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Gemma Alster, lifestyle influencer and creator of Stay-at-Home-Baby. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥