🎙 In this episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Kathy B., founder of Hill Farm Preschool and The Magic of Preschool.

Kathy shares her journey from growing up in Connecticut and discovering her passion for early childhood education at a young age, to opening her own preschool after years of experience in the field. She talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a business as a single mother, the importance of creating a nurturing, family-like environment, and her philosophy of leading with compassion and empathy.

Kathy reflects on full-circle moments from former students returning as volunteers to the deep impact of supporting not just the child but the whole family. She opens up about balancing work and motherhood, setting boundaries, and navigating the influence of technology on modern parenting and business.

The episode closes with Kathy’s advice for aspiring early childhood educators and her latest venture, The Magic of Preschool, created to inspire and empower the next generation of teachers.

💡 This conversation is a reminder that leadership—especially as a mother—is about compassion, continuous learning, and building communities that care.

✨ Connect with Kathy & The Magic of Preschool:
🌐 Websites: hillfarmpreschool.com | themagicofpreschool.com
📸 Instagram: @themagicofpreschool
🎵 TikTok: @themagicofpreschool

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In this powerful episode of CEO Like A Mother™, host Rebecca sits down with Michelle, labor and postpartum doula, social worker, and founder of Womb Embrace Doulas for a conversation that expands what it means to “CEO like a mother.”

As the first non-mother featured on the podcast, Michelle builds a bridge for everyone who is part of the CEO Like A Mother™ family—those who mother in many different ways. She shares her journey into birth work, the influence of her family’s legacy, and the wisdom she’s gained supporting mothers through some of life’s most transformative moments.

Together, Rebecca and Michelle explore identity, grace, and reparenting by uncovering how healing our own stories helps us lead and love with greater compassion. They dive into the roots of midwifery, the role of anxiety and control in birth, and the many forms that mothering and leadership can take.

This episode is both an invitation and a celebration: that leadership is personal, care is powerful, and “CEO like a mother” is a way of being that belongs to us all.

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This episode of CEO Like A Mother™ features an in-depth interview with Dani hairstylist, salon owner, and mother of three. Host Rebecca explores Dani’s journey from her early dreams of becoming a hairstylist, through the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, to building her own successful business, Hair Envy & Co.

Dani shares candid stories about family life, the support she received from her husband, and the sacrifices she made to pursue her passion. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, educating clients, and creating a supportive environment for women. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of her work, the value of self-care, and the freedom that comes with being her own boss.

The episode wraps up with Dani’s reflections on what it means to be both a CEO and a mother emphasizing empowerment, presence, and building a life that allows for both professional fulfillment and meaningful family time.

✨ Connect with Dani & Hair Envy & Co.:
💇‍♀️ Book: hairenvyandco.glossgenius.com
📸 Instagram: @hairenvy_co
📘 Facebook: Hair Envy & Co.
🎵 TikTok: @hairenvyandco

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In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother™, Rebecca sits down with Kaity Badowski wife, mom of two, and entrepreneur behind Clean Home Dreams and the soon-to-launch faith-based subscription box, Heavenly Harvest.

Kaity shares her journey from childhood visions of success to building a thriving cleaning business during the pandemic and now stepping into a new season of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the importance of multiple income streams, the patience required for launching new ventures, and the role of faith and spiritual timing in shaping her path.

Together, Kaity and Rebecca dive into what it means to be a multipotentialite (a woman with many talents and passions) while navigating motherhood, personal growth, and business. They discuss the power of community, the reality of mom guilt, and the joy found in both the challenging and rewarding moments of building something that matters.

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Facebook: Heavenly Harvest | Clean Home Dreams
Instagram: @KaitBadowski

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What happens when the healthcare meets self-care? In this inspiring episode of CEO Like A Mother, Rebecca sits down with Megan Higley a nurse anesthetist, mom, and founder of Pur Aesthetics and Wellness in Granger, Indiana.

Megan shares how her personal journey with aging after motherhood sparked a passion for aesthetics, leading her to create a practice that empowers women to feel confident in their own skin. From launching her business to expanding into women’s health and hormone therapy, Megan opens up about the challenges of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care.

Together, Rebecca and Megan dive into the realities of “mom guilt,” the importance of setting boundaries, and why self-care isn’t selfish it’s essential. Megan also offers practical advice for women seeking safe facial rejuvenation while highlighting the power of collaboration and humility in leadership.

Her story is a reminder that being a “CEO like a mother” means never stopping, always balancing, and leading with care.

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Website: www.puraestheticsandwellness.com

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Marci shares how she turned the loss of her role as a drowning prevention coordinator in Florida into the spark that launched her own swim school in Michiana. From teaching survival swim skills to navigating the ups and downs of running a business with three kids, she opens up about the raw realities of mom guilt, the power of word-of-mouth marketing, and the importance of community support.

We dive into the mental hurdles kids face in the water, why real-life swim skills matter more than “just keeping kids safe,” and the lessons parenting and business both teach about resilience, failure, and growth. Marci also reflects on identity (wanting to be seen beyond her work) and what it truly means to “CEO like a mother” by leaning on help.

Whether you’re a parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to learn how to swim through business hurdles, Marci’s story will leave you reflecting on whether you’re ready to take your life vest off and dive in. Because we can’t learn to swim on our own and the real journey is learning to do it together.

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Follow Little Fins Swim: @littlefinsswim | littlefinsswim.com
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In this powerful episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Sarah Files, a mother and serial entrepreneur, to talk about resilience full stop.

Sarah shares her journey from working as an occupational therapist to founding her own home health company, while caring for her infant in her desk drawer! She opens up about being turned down by 50 banks, the financial and regulatory hurdles she faced, and how persistence, community support, and sheer determination helped her secure microloans and accreditation.

We explore Sarah’s philosophy of “failing forward,” her expansion into cottage-style homes for seniors and a medical spa, and the lessons she’s learned about raising capital, managing people, and honoring her values as both a CEO and a mom. Sarah also reflects on what it means to “CEO like a mother” leading with heart, honesty, and resilience, even in the hardest seasons.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a mom navigating career pivots, or someone in need of encouragement to keep going, tune into Sarah’s story. This episode is a testament to grit, creativity, and the power of not giving up.

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In this inspiring episode of CEO Like a Mother™, I sit down with Abbey Tobolski, President of The Village Initiative, and Rayna Hensmann to talk about how moms can lead change while raising families.

Abbey and Rayna share how The Village Initiative builds a supportive community for women, filling the gap between motherhood and ambition. From organizing home resets to creating judgment-free spaces, they empower others through connection, practical help, and big dreams proving that leadership and motherhood go hand in hand. Toward the end, we also hold space for an honest conversation about child loss and the courage it takes to keep showing up as mothers and leaders.

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The Village Initiative: thevillageinitiative.com
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