The Realities of Motherhood, In Real Life

Carrying It All: The Roles We Play

In this powerful episode of In Real Life, we kick off our new series, The Roles We Play, with a conversation that’s as grounding as it is inspiring. Our guest — someone close to my life — is a global private equity executive, single mother, and multi-time cancer survivor who shares what it really means to carry it all. We talk about ambition, solo parenting, and the quiet strength it takes to lead through hard seasons — but also about sustainability. As women, we’re so often told to push through, to do more, to be more. But today's guest offers a rare kind of clarity: how to create a life that won’t burn you out. Her insight is practical, honest, and a reminder that strength isn’t just about surviving — it’s about choosing what’s worth carrying in the first place.

The Realities of Motherhood, In Real Life

It’s Mother’s Day — and this episode is for every kind of mom. The ones deep in the trenches. The ones still waiting. The ones grieving, healing, nurturing, guiding — by birth, by bond, by choice, or by dream. In this solo episode, we’re talking about what it means to hold it all in modern motherhood: the invisible labor, the default-parent pressure, the emotional complexity of raising kids today, and the tiny moments that keep us going. Whether you’re celebrating, surviving, or somewhere in between — this one’s for you. You’re not imagining it. It’s a lot. And you’re not alone.

Sharing Our Now: Life, Mess, and Everything In Between

This month on In Real Life, we’re sitting with The Messiness of Now — how we show up in the middle of real life, with all its beauty, pressure, uncertainty, and dreams. Today, I’m joined by my longtime friend Sosa and together, we’re sharing a glimpse into the seasons we’re living right now. We talk about the visible and invisible roles we carry, the dreams pulling at us quietly, and the small grounding practices that keep us going when life feels overwhelming. It’s not about having it all figured out — it’s about being honest about where we are, what we’re carrying, and what we’re building, even if it’s still a little messy. Come sit with us in real life — messy, beautiful, unfinished.

When the Plan Falls Apart

What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan? In this episode of In Real Life, I'm sharing a personal story about chaos, calm, and the hard but beautiful lessons that come when everything falls apart. From managing chaos in my career, to finding unexpected wisdom in yoga, to learning why letting go isn't giving up — it's making space — this episode is an invitation to sit in the messy middle with me. If you're standing in the middle of uncertainty right now, know this: you're not failing. You’re growing. Take a breath. Keep showing up. Let's walk through the messy, magical in-between together.

Where We Really Are

What does balance really look like—in real life? This week, we go deeper into the idea of balance, the truth about presence, and what it means to start exactly where we are—even if that place is messy, emotional, or completely unexpected. Wherever you are right now—in your head, your heart, your life—that is your “now.” And that’s where we begin. We’d love to hear what your “now” looks like. Email us at inreallife.realtalk@gmail.com or tag us on Instagram @inreallife_realtalk.