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My name is Jacquelyn and it is my pleasure and honor to welcome you to The Professional Mama - the podcast for ambitious women doing both.  

This show dives into the messy, beautiful, and honest realities of navigating motherhood and professional ambition. Some weeks, you'll hear raw solo episodes on boundaries, breakthroughs, and burnout. Other weeks, you'll join unfiltered conversations with other career-driven mamas sharing their personal stories, survival strategies, and wisdom.  

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, launching your own business, or leading from your community, this is a space where you'll feel seen, supported, and inspired. 

If you've ever wondered, Can I be a devoted mother and still chase my career goals? - the answer is YES. We are not choosing between devotion and ambition. We are doing both. Together. 

🎧 Hit follow to get new episodes. 
📩 Join the email list for exclusive updates, resources, and more. 
📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and more connection.
💬 And if you love what you hear, leave a review and share the podcast with a fellow professional mama.

It’s time to rewrite the rules and build a life that works for you by redefining what it means to "do it all" - on our own terms. Let’s dive in!]]></description><link>theprofessionalmama.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:40:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/gAWUPa2e.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Jacquelyn]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:01:57 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Jacquelyn]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><itunes:author>Jacquelyn</itunes:author><itunes:summary>You don&apos;t have to choose between building a powerful career and being a devoted mom. 

My name is Jacquelyn and it is my pleasure and honor to welcome you to The Professional Mama - the podcast for ambitious women doing both.  

This show dives into the messy, beautiful, and honest realities of navigating motherhood and professional ambition. Some weeks, you&apos;ll hear raw solo episodes on boundaries, breakthroughs, and burnout. Other weeks, you&apos;ll join unfiltered conversations with other career-driven mamas sharing their personal stories, survival strategies, and wisdom.  

Whether you&apos;re climbing the corporate ladder, launching your own business, or leading from your community, this is a space where you&apos;ll feel seen, supported, and inspired. 

If you&apos;ve ever wondered, Can I be a devoted mother and still chase my career goals? - the answer is YES. We are not choosing between devotion and ambition. We are doing both. Together. 

🎧 Hit follow to get new episodes. 
📩 Join the email list for exclusive updates, resources, and more. 
📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes and more connection.
💬 And if you love what you hear, leave a review and share the podcast with a fellow professional mama.

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