In this episode of Diary of a Working Mom, we’re joined by Jane Govednik—East Bay native, mom of three*, and co-founder of the beloved platform Roadie Mom. You may know her as @rhodyfamily on Instagram, where she’s been sharing honest, relatable motherhood moments for over a decade.

Jane opens up about her Rhode Island roots, her journey to finding her voice, navigating anxiety during her last pregnancy, and building a supportive online community filled with humor, heart, and resilience.

If you’re walking your own “Rhode” through motherhood, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and understood.

Let’s dive in.

In our introduction we accidentally said mom of four, she is s a mom of three!! We apologize for the mix up.

In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, we sit down with Ashley Nicole Miller — a family and children’s photographer based in Connecticut and mom to a spirited toddler. Ashley opens up about the raw realities of early motherhood, her lifelong battle with anxiety, and how postpartum depression became the breaking point that ultimately led to her breakthrough.

She shares the powerful moment when, in the depths of burnout and shame, her husband’s unexpected words of empathy and support became the catalyst for her healing — giving her the courage to rebuild her photography business on her own terms, reconnect with her creative purpose, and begin living life with intention.

Ashley speaks candidly about what it means to find fulfillment outside of motherhood, how she learned to let go of shame, and why doing the hard, brave thing — even when you're scared — is the most important step you can take. If you've ever struggled to separate your identity from your circumstances or doubted your right to chase your dreams, this episode will speak to your soul.

You can find and connect with Ashley here:

https://www.ashleynicolephotographer.com/

Instagram business: @ashleynicole.photographer

Instagram personal: @ashley.nicole.miller

PART TWO: Today on Diary of a Working Mom, we’re honored to share the incredible story of Paula Pearce. From serving in the Royal Navy, to becoming a young mother, to moving to a different country, Paula’s life has been a journey of resilience, grit, and heart. But when years of suppressed trauma and stress caught up with her, resulting in a fibromyalgia diagnosis, Paula faced her biggest battle yet: healing herself from the inside out. Through deep mindset shifts, lifestyle changes, and facing the pain she once buried, Paula reclaimed her strength, her health, and her joy. In this episode, she opens up about motherhood, healing, entrepreneurship, and the power of refusing to be defined by your struggles. Get ready to be inspired by a woman who is truly strong and free. If you're ready, I'm ready, let's dive in.

You can find Paula here:

TikTok: @Healing_fibro

IG: @healing_fibromyalgia