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Struggling to update your LinkedIn? In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, we walk through how to use ChatGPT to write a strong headline and About section, without losing your voice.

Learn the exact prompts to get started, why keywords matter, and how to edit your content so it sounds clear, confident, and like you.

If your profile has been sitting untouched, this is your sign to start!

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

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This week on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re celebrating a very special milestone—my book When Mommy Grows Up: Finding Career Clarity While Covered in Kids is officially one year old! 🎉

The refreshed 2025 edition is the book I always envisioned—filled with new insights, deeper encouragement, and even more support for moms navigating career clarity in the middle of real life.

To celebrate this “book birthday,” I’m doing something a little different on the podcast… I’m giving you a sneak peek into a possible future audiobook! In this episode, I’m sharing a narrated reading of the prologue so you can experience the heart behind the book in a whole new way.

I’d truly love your feedback—does this make you want a full audiobook version? Let me know!

And if you’re ready to dive into the book now, you can find all the details at whenmommygrowsup.com.

Grab a cup of coffee, press play, and let’s dream about what’s possible together.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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If your resume has been sitting untouched for years and you don’t even know where to start…this episode is for you.

Today on When Mommy Grows Up, we’re doing a practical, step-by-step 15-minute resume audit designed especially for moms re-entering the workforce, pivoting careers, or updating a very outdated document.

We’ll cover:

• How to turn task-based bullet points into measurable impact
• How to stop minimizing your leadership
• What to do about a “resume gap”
• How to align your resume with the job you actually want
• And how to rewrite your summary so it reflects the confident, next-level version of you

Because most resume problems aren’t formatting problems, they’re positioning problems. And you’re not behind. You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience.

Grab your resume and let’s get to work.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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“You know what I love about you, Carnahans? You can take what should be a really stressful situation and turn it into a funny adventure.” – My mom

From airport sprints to the infamous Bat in the Basement Incident of 2017, I’ve learned that challenges are all about perspective. We can complain and blame… or we can focus on what we can control and what we learned.

That mindset matters a lot in job interviews.

In this episode, we’re tackling tough interview questions like:

• “Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult coworker.”
• “Tell me about a time you failed.”

I’ll share a simple, forward-facing framework to help you answer negative questions with confidence, and turn challenges into stories that actually move you forward in the hiring process.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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Recently, Reese Witherspoon talked about leaning into what you’re already good at and "chasing your talents." As a career coach, I agree. Mostly. With a caveat.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why strengths are foundational to career clarity
• How we use the CliftonStrengths Assessment to uncover your strengths and use them intentionally
• The difference between skills and strengths
• How strengths shape your career and life criteria
• Why you can be successful in the wrong role
• How to filter your strengths through energy and season of life

If you’re ready to build a career that fits who you are and the life you want, this episode will give you a powerful place to begin.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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The Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit hosted by Dyana Terranova brought together coaches, doctors, therapists, and experts to help busy moms like you THRIVE.

I was thrilled to be a guest at the Summit, and as a fun surprise, I get to share the full interview here with you on When Mommy Grows Up!

Listen in to my interview with Dyana for some When Mommy Grows Up backstory and quick tips to help you move forward in your journey toward career clarity and a job you love that fits your life.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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After a few weeks of behind-the-scenes episodes inside the Career Clarity Program, we’re back to storytime, and this one is all about advocating for yourself.

In this episode, you’ll meet Laura, a marketing strategist and mom of three who landed a values-aligned job offer… that didn’t quite meet her needs. Instead of panicking or settling, she used a clear, collaborative negotiation approach to ask for more without feeling "pushy" or ungrateful.

I break down the exact framework and language she used, and how that conversation led to a higher salary, added flexibility, and a built-in salary review.

If you’ve ever wondered how to negotiate without feeling awkward or demanding, this episode will show you what advocacy can actually sound like!

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!

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In this episode of When Mommy Grows Up, I’m giving you another sneak peek inside the newly updated Career Clarity Program.

Today’s preview comes from the Unpack module, which focuses on guided career reflection to help you identify your unique career sweet spot. You’ll hear two coaching exercises straight from the program and get a real feel for how we approach career clarity: simple, practical, and highly effective. There’s no one “right” career path, so before making your next move, we start by deeply understanding you.

If you’re curious about the Career Clarity Program or want to experience what a coaching exercise is really like, this episode is for you. Grab a pen and paper and listen along. You’ll walk away with valuable insights you can use right away, all in just 15 minutes.

And if you’re ready to go deeper with visuals, resources, coaching calls, and a full framework for getting clear on your goals and building a career strategy that actually works, we’d love to welcome you inside CCP. Learn more at careerclarity.beccacarnahan.com.

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You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!

Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.

Get started today!