Hi Mamas,
Have you ever found yourself advocating fiercely for your kids, your family, or your team… but struggling to speak up for yourself?
You're not alone.
In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson that life has been reminding me of lately: advocating for yourself isn't asking for special treatment—it's communicating what you need so you can continue showing up at your best without burning yourself out.
Between Ashley's prom, graduation, college orientation, Kaylee's Sweet 16, a mother-daughter trip, the podcast, and my corporate job, this season of life has been BUSY. And recently I was reminded just how important it is to communicate early, set expectations, and stop assuming people know what we need.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, afraid to speak up, or worried about how advocating for yourself might be perceived at work, this episode is for you.
In This Episode, I Share:
💛 Why advocating for yourself is not asking for special treatment
💛 How communicating early can reduce stress and prevent burnout
💛 The importance of getting clear on what you actually need
💛 Why bringing solutions instead of complaints leads to better conversations
💛 How fear and assumptions keep so many women silent
💛 A personal story about the moment I finally stopped staying quiet and started speaking my truth at work
💛 Why trust and consistency make workplace flexibility easier
💛 How boundaries and career success can absolutely coexist
💛 Simple ways to start advocating for yourself with confidence
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Love & Light, Kerri
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