Working moms are not okay — and it's time we talk about it

This changes everything for working moms

Are you a working mom, tired of the corporate grind and ready for something more fulfilling? Then this episode is for you. Career Moms Connect host, Helena Poleo, announces a brand-new program to help professional working moms leverage their experience to start their consulting careers. Listen to learn how you can start your consulting business without a huge following or a website, and start taking charge of your schedule and your financial future.

A Fresh Start: How Hot Mess Express Rescue Is Changing Women's Lives

Today's guest is Brittinie Tran, founder of Hot Mess Express Rescue, a women-led nonprofit with chapters across the U.S. that helps women in the community with no judgment—just compassion, cleaning, organizing, and the chance for a fresh start. Brittinie has built a national movement around the idea that sometimes the most powerful form of support is simply showing up, rolling up your sleeves, and reminding women they're not alone. In today's episode, we dive into how Hot Mess Express Rescue began, why it resonates with so many women, and how creating order in our physical spaces can spark hope, confidence, and a new beginning.

Working moms are not okay — and it's time we talk about it

In this solo episode, Career Moms Connect podcast hostess Helena Poleo dives into the true situation for working moms in the United States. They're exhausted, overextended, and doing everything they can to keep it all together. It's no wonder over half a million women have left the workforce. Not because they've stopped caring about their careers — but because the system was never designed to support them. In this week's episode, Helena is talking about what's really behind this mass exodus — and what we can actually do about it.

Simplifying Low-Tox Living: How to Create a Healthier Home

Today's guest is someone who's helping families live healthier, more mindful lives — without the overwhelm. Aida Garcia-Toledo is an environmental toxin educator and the founder of 3 Little Plums, where she's made it her mission to make low-tox living approachable — translating the science and research into simple, practical steps anyone can take. In our conversation, Aida shares why lowering toxicity matters for our families' health, and some easy, high-impact changes you can make right away. You're going to walk away from this episode feeling informed, inspired, and ready to make your home — and your life — a little cleaner and calmer.

Why Building Money Confidence Matters for Women & Families

If you want to be more financially knowledgeable and in control of your financial future, this episode is for you. In this episode of Career Moms Connect, I talk with Lena Perepelova—financial educator, coach, and founder of the Women Investors Club. Lena shares how financial confidence shapes not only our security, but also our happiness, freedom, and family life. From teaching kids about money to helping women overcome doubt and start investing, Lena gives practical, empowering steps to help you feel more in control of your financial future.