In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Melissa Comfort McRae, a dynamic mom of two and Finance Director for a telecom negotiation firm & fashion influencer, who shares the intricate dance of balancing career, motherhood, and personal growth. Melissa opens up about her unique journey from a career in architecture to finance, and the unexpected yet rewarding transition into affiliate marketing. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the constant evolution that comes with being a working mom in today’s world.

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Melissa candidly reflects on her upbringing and the complex relationship with her biological mother, emphasizing the strength she’s found in independence and the importance of forging her own path. As a single mom, she navigates the challenges of balancing masculine and feminine energies, a delicate equilibrium many of us can relate to. Melissa also shares the shock and joy of discovering a half-brother through a DNA test, a revelation that added a new layer to her understanding of family and identity.

For all the moms and career women out there, this episode is a reminder of the power of self-care and the necessity of setting boundaries. Melissa’s love for running serves as her therapy, a time when she reconnects with herself and recharges for the demands of both her career and motherhood. We dive into the emotional landscape of motherhood, where the desire to be strong and independent meets the need to embrace femininity and ask for help.

Join us as we explore themes of trust, friendship, and the lasting impact of our past experiences on our journey toward personal growth. Whether you’re navigating the corporate world, raising children, or doing both, Melissa’s story will resonate with you, offering both inspiration and validation for the multifaceted roles we play as women, mothers, and professionals.

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To learn more about your host, Katelyn Gerhardt:

Cultivate with KG: Katelyn is a business coach, consultant and speaker specializing in help women build their empire as a fierce and loving woman! She helps you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you dream to be. With a focus on building the woman who makes her daydreams a reality, she helps you get crystal clear on what you want and helps you implement the plan to get there one step at a time. If you're looking to start or build a business, grow your team, expand, hire, or create an intentional company culture; let's do it. She's helped hundreds of women master their time so they can build the life they desire. She offers self paced courses, 1:1 coaching and workshops!

Independence Academy: In 2015, Katelyn co-founded Independence Academy a private Montessori and Reggio inspired school serving children 2 yrs through elementary. Sitting on 13 acres, Independence Academy is a place where children are immersed in nature and are taking back their childhood. With a team of 30+ women, (and her smokin' hot and deeply wise husband), Katelyn's mission is to create a ripple affect that will impact the lives of the children that attend, their families, and her team to give them skills and a mindset that will forever serve them on their journey.

Diaries of a Boss Babe Podcast: The passion project! Cultivating community is the main mission of this podcast. To connect, to relate, to create magic one conversation at a time. Come follow along on Instagram where we keep the conversation going and need YOUR input!