Moms Unfiltered - The Working Mom Reality: with Krystina Wales

Moms Unfiltered - The Working Mom Reality: with Krystina Wales

In this Moms Unfiltered edition of Operations Unfiltered, I’m joined by Krystina Wales, Associate Director of Media at GBMC HealthCare and host of the Practical Parenting podcast. We get into the behind-the-scenes of balancing motherhood, healthcare marketing, and emotional wellness while navigating demanding careers and raising children. We also talk about therapy, people-pleasing, mom guilt, toddler meltdowns, influencer marketing in healthcare, and the systems and boundaries that help keep everything running — even when life feels chaotic. Plus, we share honest reflections on parenting, apologizing to your kids, and learning how to give yourself grace in the process. If you’re balancing career life, motherhood, healing, or simply trying to keep all the moving pieces together — this one’s for you.

MKTRHUB Unfiltered

In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m joined by Jasmine Gibson and Jasmine Miller, founders of Black Women Marketers and the Marketer Hub Conference in Baltimore.  We get into the behind-the-scenes of building a community-first brand in marketing, how Marketer Hub was created to fill a real gap in the industry, and why they’ve intentionally chosen impact over visibility. We also talk about business partnerships, burnout, and the importance of not tying your identity to your work—something I definitely relate to as a marketing ops girlie. Plus, they share advice for breaking into marketing and why being a “professional student” is key. If you’re building something, navigating your career, or looking for community in marketing—this one’s for you.

Weight Loss Unfiltered with Jana

Is weight loss surgery or a GLP-1 really the “easy way out”… or is that just social media talking? In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m getting personal about my own weight loss journey, including having VSG surgery in 2018. I’m joined by Jana Wolff, Director of Nutrition for the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program at GBMC in Baltimore, who was part of my care team during that process. We talk about the realities of long-term weight management—what happens before bariatric surgery, what the journey looks like after, and how tools like GLP-1 medications fit into the bigger picture. Jana also breaks down the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian, the role of therapy and support systems, and why success isn’t defined by the number on the scale. If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss or felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, this conversation offers both education and encouragement. Follow me on Instagram: @ladyzsays [https://www.instagram.com/ladyzsays/] Connect with Jana: www.nutritionbyjana.com [https://www.nutritionbyjana.com/] Learn more about tGBMC's Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP): www.gbmc.org/services/bariatrics [https://www.gbmc.org/services/bariatrics]

Moms Unfiltered: Childcare for the Working Mom (with Dulany Reeves Dent)

Childcare is expensive. Like… $300–$400 a week per child expensive. In this Moms Unfiltered episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m talking about one of the biggest barriers for working moms: access to reliable, affordable childcare. As a Maryland mom paying nearly $400 a week myself, I know the math is mathing — and it’s stressful. I’m joined by Dulaney Reeves Dent, CEO of The Nanny Network, who turned an economics thesis on the gender wage gap into a 20-year mission to support working families through in-home nanny placements and household “Sidekick” services. We talk about the childcare crisis, women leaving the workforce, imposter syndrome, building a business while raising kids, and why moms deserve real support — not just survival mode. _______________________________________________________________ Connect with Zuryna and Live More Agency Instagram (Zuryna): @ladyzsays [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/ladyzsays] Instagram (Operations Unfiltered): @operationsunfiltered [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/operationsunfiltered] Instagram (Live More Agency): @livemoreagency [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/livemoreagency] Website: www.livemoreagency.co [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.livemoreagency.co] Connect with Dulany and The Nanny Network Instagram (The Nanny Network): @thenannynetwork [https://www.instagram.com/nanny_network/?hl=en] Website: https://nanny-network.com/ [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.livemoreagency.co]

Unfiltered Influencer Business

The first episode of 2026! In this solo episode of Operations Unfiltered, I’m kicking off 2026 with an honest reset on tools, content, and what’s next. I break down tool fatigue, share what I’m actually using in my business, and talk through the ongoing conversation around business emails and professionalism in influencer marketing. This episode is about simplifying workflows, building intentionally, and creating sustainable systems behind the content. Connect with Zuryna and Live More Agency Instagram (Zuryna): @ladyzsays [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/ladyzsays] Instagram (Operations Unfiltered): @operationsunfiltered [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/operationsunfiltered] Instagram (Live More Agency): @livemoreagency [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.instagram.com/livemoreagency] Website: www.livemoreagency.co [https://operationsunfiltered.transistor.fm/s1/www.livemoreagency.co]