This episode of Boardroom to Bedtime is your reminder that the strengths you use every day — prioritization, empathy, problem‑solving, adaptability, and big‑picture vision — are real leadership superpowers. Jaime Bell breaks down why high‑achieving women aren’t just juggling it all; they’re mastering skills that set them apart at work and at home. If you’ve been underestimating your brilliance, this one will shift your perspective and help you own the powerhouse you already are.

Mom Guilt & Wanting to Go Back to Work | Honest Motherhood & Career Conversation

Mom guilt isn’t just about leaving your job — sometimes it’s about wanting to go back.

In this episode of Boardroom to Bedtime, we’re talking about a side of motherhood that rarely gets discussed: the guilt of missing work after having a baby, craving adult conversation, and wanting to use your brain again — while still loving your child deeply.

I share my personal experience navigating early motherhood, sleep deprivation, and the emotional whiplash of feeling completely out of my comfort zone as a new mom. We talk about why staying home can feel harder than expected, why work can feel familiar and grounding, and why none of this makes you a bad mom.

This episode is for working moms and ambitious women who:

• Feel mom guilt about wanting to return to work

• Miss their career identity after having a baby

• Feel overwhelmed by the demands of early motherhood

• Struggle with guilt for craving structure, purpose, and adult conversation

• Want reassurance that these feelings are normal

We break down why this kind of mom guilt exists, how societal expectations play into it, and what it really means to be a “good mom” when you’re also a driven, career-focused woman.

If you’ve ever wondered:
Why does this feel harder than my job?
Why do I miss work when I love my baby so much?
Is something wrong with me?

This conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen for honest motherhood talk, real validation, and a reminder that you don’t have to lose yourself to be a great mom.

Keywords: mom guilt, working mom podcast, returning to work after baby, motherhood and career, executive mom, ambitious moms, working motherhood, postpartum emotions, balancing work and motherhood, mom guilt podcast

Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Exist — Here’s What Actually Works for Working Moms

Let’s clear this up once and for all: work-life balance doesn’t exist — at least not the way we’ve been told it should.

In this episode of Boardroom to Bedtime, I’m breaking down why the traditional idea of balance leaves so many working moms feeling frustrated, guilty, and like they’re constantly failing. If you’ve ever felt like no matter what you do, something always feels off — this episode is for you.

We talk about what balance really means for ambitious women and working moms, why trying to evenly split your time is unrealistic, and how balance is actually about stability, priorities, and adaptability, not perfection.

I share real-life examples from my own experience as an executive mom, why balance looks different in different seasons, and how you can stop chasing an impossible standard and start creating something that actually works for your life.

This episode is for working moms and ambitious women who:

• Feel overwhelmed trying to “do it all”

• Struggle with guilt around work and family

• Feel like balance is constantly out of reach

• Want a more realistic, sustainable approach to life and career

• Are tired of feeling like they’re failing at both

We explore:

• Why work-life balance is a myth

• What balance actually looks like in real life

• How to prioritize what matters most in each season

• Why flexibility matters more than equality

• How to stop judging yourself by impossible standards

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I figure this out?” or “Everyone else seems to manage this better than me,” this conversation will change how you think about balance.

🎧 Listen in for a refreshing, honest take on balance — and a reminder that you’re not doing it wrong. You just need a better definition.

Keywords: work life balance, working mom podcast, executive mom, balance for working moms, motherhood and career, ambitious women podcast, mom burnout, redefining balance, career and motherhood, balance strategies for moms

Forget New Year’s Resolutions — Do This Instead | A Better Way to Start the Year

Every January, we’re told to set big resolutions — and every year, they quietly turn into pressure, guilt, and another reminder of everything we didn’t stick to.

In this episode of Boardroom to Bedtime, I’m inviting you to rethink the entire idea of New Year’s resolutions — especially if you’re a working mom or ambitious woman who already has a lot on her plate.

Instead of rigid goals and unrealistic expectations, we talk about a more sustainable, empowering approach to starting the year — one that allows room for growth, flexibility, and real life. This episode is about letting go of perfection, ditching the all-or-nothing mindset, and choosing an intention that actually supports who you are and where you are right now.

I share why traditional resolutions don’t work for most women, how they can actually create more stress and self-criticism, and what to focus on instead if you want this year to feel calmer, more aligned, and more intentional.

This episode is for working moms and ambitious women who:

• Feel pressure to “get it right” at the start of the year

• Have failed resolutions in the past and feel discouraged

• Want to grow without burning themselves out

• Are tired of all-or-nothing goal setting

• Want a fresh, realistic way to move into the new year

We explore:

• Why New Year’s resolutions often backfire

• How perfectionism sneaks into goal setting

• A more flexible, empowering way to approach the year

• How to give yourself permission to evolve as you go

• What it really means to start the year with intention

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do better this year, but I don’t want to pressure myself,” this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in for a refreshing take on resolutions — and a reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan to make meaningful progress.

Keywords: New Year resolutions, working mom podcast, goal setting for women, ambitious women podcast, executive mom, intentional living, realistic goal setting, burnout recovery, personal growth for moms, starting the year strong

In the inaugural episode of 'Boardroom to Bedtime,' host Jaime Bell introduces herself and shares her journey as a corporate lawyer and single mom by choice. She discusses the inspiration behind founding 'The Executive Mom,' a community for ambitious women balancing leadership roles and motherhood. Jaime emphasizes the need for a supportive space where executive moms can openly discuss their challenges and triumphs. She outlines five core beliefs that guide the community and expresses her hope that the podcast will offer valuable strategies, stories, and support to help women thrive both professionally and personally.

00:00 Welcome to Boardroom to Bedtime

00:25 Meet Your Host: Jaime Bell

00:47 Professional Journey: From Lawyer to VP

01:14 Personal Life: Single Mom by Choice

02:33 The Birth of The Executive Mom Community

04:00 Core Beliefs of The Executive Mom

04:41 Mission of Boardroom to Bedtime Podcast

05:19 Join the Journey

06:15 Final Thoughts and Welcome

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