
Mama Work It Podcast
Marisa Lonic
You've got ideas. You've got ambition. You've got no time. If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host Marisa Lonic, working mom of four, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun, to make whatever you're looking to achieve happen, no matter how busy AF, tired AF, and overwhelmed AF you may feel. This show is all about slaying the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the day or hour or next five minutes of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It podcast.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mama Work It Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mama Work It Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mama Work It Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Dreaming Big as a Working Mom with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
Mama Work It Podcast
10/02/24 • 40 min
This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Elisabeth Sharp McKetta, award-winning writer and writing teacher and a mother of two. Elisabeth is a creative author who has written several books and poetry and continues to flex her creative muscles each and every day, even being a busy working mom to two kids.
Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:
- How to prioritize creativity when you’re a busy AF working mama
- What dreaming looks like in motherhood and why you shouldn’t abandon it
- Why are all the fairytale mothers dead? Yes, we dove into this too!
Here's where you can find out more about Elisabeth and purchase her book Edit Your Life:
https://elisabethsharpmcketta.com/
https://www.instagram.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/
Edit Your Life: A Handbook for Living with Intention in a Messy World by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta https://amzn.to/3zxciL4
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

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Building Confidence in a Male-Dominated Industry with Annie Pratt
Mama Work It Podcast
05/21/25 • 25 min
If you work in an industry where you feel like the only mom and maybe even the only woman, this week’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you.
Mama Work It podcast guest Annie Pratt, a long-time leader in male-dominated tech companies is sharing her insights on how to build confidence at work, even when it feels like you don’t necessarily fit in with your coworkers. Her advice is helping lower the stats of women leaving tech roles due to lack of support and opportunities during seasons where the juggle of working mom life can feel downright impossible.
Here’s what you’ll get out of today’s episode:
- How Annie shows up authentically and confidently as a tech executive while juggling daycare pickups and bedtime snuggles with her two toddlers.
- Ways to challenge the norm at work if the environment isn’t family friendly to working parents
- The importance of celebrating wins in relation to building confidence and how Annie does this in her own life
Here’s where you can connect with Annie after the show:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-pratt-a6a8177a/
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Communication Hacks
Mama Work It Podcast
03/31/21 • 19 min
Get ready to travel back to the Y2K years when you were likely reading Cosmo magazine taking those fun quizzes about knowing if you’re too clingy of a girlfriend or whether your man is just not that into you because on today's episode, we’re gonna take one of those quizzes, but this quiz is all about finding out what kind of communication style is more you. Once you know that, I'm sharing my 3 simple of what it takes to be a good communicator. Yes, there are just 3 things you need to do to get your message across more efficiently, in less time and with a lot less stress and frustration.
Here's what you'll get out of this week's episode:
- Finding out your own communication style
- How you can usually tell what someone else's style is...without giving them this quiz
- Three simple steps to communicate more effectively and efficiently
This quiz is also part of my book: Time Momagement: How to Get the Time You Need to Do the Things You Want. If you like it and this episode, be sure to check it out here.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Birthing Babies and Businesses with Garrett Wood Kusmierz
Mama Work It Podcast
02/05/25 • 28 min
Thinking about starting a business as a new or soon to be mom? Today’s guest on the Mama Work It podcast, Garrett Wood Kusmierz, founder of kozekoze, an innovative perinatal products company shares her wild journey as a new mom, new wife, and new entrepreneur all in a super short time span. If you’re wondering if this path is right for you and how to make it all work, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:
· What started kozekoze and why it’s not so uncommon for new or pregnant moms to start businesses
· Garrett’s daily schedule to thrive as a working mom running a business
· The non-negotiable ways Garrett continues to fill her cup despite a hectic work/life schedule
To connect with Garrett and learn more about kozekoze’s products, check out:
Website: www.kozekoze.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kozekozemama/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/kozekozemama/
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Sleep, Stress and Sanity with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma
Mama Work It Podcast
01/12/22 • 29 min
Join us this week as we dive into all things sleep, stress and sanity for the working mom! My guest is Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, a physician, a mom, an integrative health coach, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a comprehensive lifestyle change program. After 15 years of being on the front lines working in the ER, Ritu helps people lose weight, prevent disease, optimize their physical and emotional health and increase longevity. Because so many of our listeners are busy working moms who don’t always prioritize physical and emotional health with our hectic schedules, I wanted to interview Ritu today to give us some practical advice on how we can easily make this happen.
Here's what you'll get out of this week's episode:
- Practical and simple ways to prioritize sleep so you're well rested and overall healthier
- The science behind stress and how our mental health could be causing us physical pain and disease
- How to avoid burnout (it's easier than you think!)
Here's where you can find Ritu after the show:
www.headhearthandsmd.com
https://www.facebook.com/headhearthandsmd
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode! ❤️ 🎧
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

From Struggle to Strength with Kate Reuter
Mama Work It Podcast
06/16/21 • 29 min
Ever been through some sh*t? Who hasn’t, right? Whether it be a breakup or divorce, a health scare for yourself or a loved one or even just a funk mentally, it can feel really hard to get yourself back on track. This week, I’m talking to transformational coach Kate Reuter about how going through her own pain helped her go from survive to thrive. Kate shares her vulnerability through her struggles of going through cancer while pregnant followed by becoming a single mom and tells us how to recover, regain control and even rejoice after coming out your darkest moments. Kate is living proof this can be done and now she’s on a mission to help other moms through this in her coaching practice.
Here’s what you’ll get out of this episode:
- Ways to turn your struggle into your strength
- How building your resilience muscle is the best way to combat anything and everything life throws at you
- Simple tips you can start today to get out of your funk
Here’s where you can find Kate after the show:
http://www.katereuter.com
Instagram
Facebook
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Making Time for Creative Outlets as a Busy Mom with Jenn Todling
Mama Work It Podcast
05/07/25 • 27 min
If you’re a mom who doesn’t know what her hobbies are anymore, it might be time to tap into a fun creative outlet. Cue this week’s guest on the Mama Work It podcast, Jenn Todling, mom, wife, author, speaker, executive coach, and adjunct instructor at the University of Denver’s Frontline Manager Leadership Program. Jenn recently released her memoir, Dancing on My Own Two Feet, where she dives deep into her own creative passions that took a back seat for a big chunk of her life, and how she reignited that fire within her to create the balance, beauty, and life she craved. If you’re ready to get back to a place of creative fulfillment so you can thrive in motherhood, at work, at home, with your spouse, in other relationships, and more, Jenn’s advice is solid gold.
Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:
· Tidbits of Jenn’s amazing life story (you will definitely want to read this book, trust me!)
· How Jenn reconnected with dance and how it helped her as a Big 4 audit partner
· Ways Jenn doesn’t let mom guilt creep in and sabotage her creative expression
Here's where you can connect with Jenn after the show and purchase her book: Dancing on My Own Two Feet.
https://jenntodling.com/
https://jenntodling.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jenntodling/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-todling-acc-cpa-41690013/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557117761935
https://amzn.to/3Djubz5
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Morning Routine Tips FTW
Mama Work It Podcast
05/05/21 • 22 min
Do you have a morning routine? Do you wish you did? Or do you want to level up your current one to live your best life? Girl, you are tuning into the right episode. I am giving you my 10 best morning routine tips you can start ASAP to level up your productivity, your confidence, your mood and ultimately, your life. This episode is jam packed, but here are some things I know you’ll get out of it:
- How to get over your excuses for not creating a morning routine (I know what they are, trust me)
- My 10 best tips to implement into your morning routine
- How to stop using coffee as a clutch to get energy, feel motivated and get going each day
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

Boundaries with Desiree Wolfe
Mama Work It Podcast
04/28/21 • 23 min
Oh, mama. This week we are talking BOUNDARIES. Do you have a hard time saying no to things? And I don’t mean things that are for YOU—I mean things that are for EVERYONE and EVERYTHING around you. If so, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode with Desiree Wolfe, host of Slightly Unfiltered Podcast. As the name of her podcast and biz suggests, this convo is slightly unfiltered and delivers high marks on tips, tricks, and lessons when it comes to boundaries, along with some laughs Desiree keeps it real real.
Here’s what you’ll get out of it:
- How to set boundaries using just one word.
- How mom guilt plays a role in boundaries and Desiree’s advice for how to manage specific situations
- Managing boundaries in sensitive situations
Here's where you can find Desiree after the show:
https://slightlyunfiltered.com
Instagram
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.

How to Detox Effectively with Stefanie Adler
Mama Work It Podcast
02/19/25 • 31 min
If you’re a busy mom and feel low on energy, this episode is for you! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, certified nutrition consultant and functional diagnostic nutritionist Stefanie Adler, shares her top tips when it comes to detoxing and living an overall healthier life. If you’re feeling tired more often than not, a detox may be just the thing you need to get back to a more energized you.
Here's what you’ll get out of today’s episode:
· How to avoid the 3pm crash and possibly even live a caffeine free life
· How much protein you should be eating daily
· A fun way to check how well your body is detoxing
You can connect with Stefanie here and grab her free detox guide here:
https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness
https://www.stefanieadler.com/
https://www.stefanieadler.com/The-Simple-Detox-Guide
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!
For more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, head on over to www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe.
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How many episodes does Mama Work It Podcast have?
Mama Work It Podcast currently has 184 episodes available.
What topics does Mama Work It Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Productivity, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Mama Work It Podcast?
The episode title 'Dreaming Big as a Working Mom with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mama Work It Podcast?
The average episode length on Mama Work It Podcast is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mama Work It Podcast released?
Episodes of Mama Work It Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mama Work It Podcast?
The first episode of Mama Work It Podcast was released on Jan 18, 2021.
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