Podcast Episode 312: The Secret to Balancing Broadway and Motherhood with Mandy Gonzalez
Ever feel like work-life balance is just a myth that’s never been tested on moms? Trying to manage motherhood while keeping a career alive can feel like a constant tug-of-war between passion and responsibility, and if you add an intense career in theater into the mix, you’ve got yourself a high-stakes act!
On this podcast episode we sit down with Broadway, film and TV star Mandy Gonzalez, who’s also an author of the Fearless book series. Mandy dives into all things motherhood and work-life balance, showing us that pursuing big dreams and raising a family can coexist (even if it takes more boundary-setting and coffee than you’d think). She’s all about chasing passions, finding balance, and embracing the wisdom of others to keep growing.
Mandy gets real about how her work-life balance was flipped upside down after becoming a mom, and how her view of motherhood added a new layer of self-awareness to her career. We don’t shy away from the honest truth of all the struggles: balancing time at work, setting boundaries, and calling out biases that don’t exactly scream “supportive workplace for moms.” It’s a funny, honest look at what happens when real-life “theater drama” meets the drama of motherhood, complete with a few truth bombs on why our dreams deserve just as much stage time as our kids’ packed schedules.
And let’s face it, no one can tackle this high-wire act alone! We’ll share our wisdom on the need for a “mom squad” when family support isn’t right next door, and how building a village to help with that elusive work-life balance is essential, whether it’s for backup babysitting or sharing commiserative laughs at the end of a long week.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- The importance of pursuing passions while navigating life’s responsibilities, emphasizing that learning from others is key to growth.
- The difficulty of balancing an intense career in theater with family life, underlining the importance of honesty and setting boundaries to manage both.
- How becoming a mother changed Mandy’s perspective and approach to her career, including facing biases in the workplace.
- The importance of building a “mom squad” and other support systems when family isn’t nearby, to help manage both personal and professional life.
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