Are you a mom juggling all the roles—career, caregiving, self-growth—and craving more balance? In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica chats with mom of four and time management coach Marisa Lonic. Together, they dive into how modern mothers can reclaim their time, reconnect to their true pace, and tap into intentional living through "Time Momagement." You'll walk away with a fresh sense of clarity, inspiration, and real tools to support your growth as a mother and woman. Whether you’re navigating a new season, shifting careers, or trying to breathe amidst the spring-to-summer chaos, this episode is your grounding anchor.
Key Takeaways From the Episode:
Why moms need a unique approach to time management—aka “Time Momagement”
How to shift from depletion to alignment as a working mom
The power of saying “It’s not a priority” and how it reveals your truth
Why changing pace is essential in motherhood seasons
Practical strategies to stay productive and present
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Time Stamps
[00:00] Meet Guest Marisa
Introduction to Marisa’s dynamic background as a mom of four, author, speaker, and life and business coach.
[04:10] Marisa’s Journey into Motherhood
Marisa shares her twin birth story and the early challenges of navigating motherhood while climbing the corporate ladder.
[07:22] The Breaking Point & The Promotion Regret
A pivotal moment of decision, regret, and eventual breakthrough that reshaped her relationship with time and ambition.
[10:35] Birth of Mama Work It
How a lack of working mom mentorship led Marissa to create her own platform for real stories, time strategies, and empowerment.
[13:47] Time "Momagement" Defined
A powerful reframing of time management for moms: prioritizing yourself back into your life with presence and purpose.
[17:02] Tips for the Spring-to-Summer Transition
Strategies to stay grounded and productive amid seasonal changes, school breaks, and sick days.
[20:33] Permission to Shift the Pace
Why it’s OK that your timeline looks different now—and how to own that shift without guilt.
[23:16] The Magic of Prioritization
A simple language shift that can transform your relationship with time: replace “I don’t have time” with “It’s not a priority.”
Marisa Lonic is a certified intuitive life & business coach, keynote speaker, 3x author, top-rated podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It and Marisa Lonic Coaching & Consulting. After spending nearly 15 years in corporate leadership positions, Marisa shifted gears to become a full-time Time Momager & Biz Momager. Through her books, courses, and coaching programs, she helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life. Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen.
When she’s not supporting others with the daily juggle, you can find her cooking and baking delicious meals her kids may or may not eat, running (ok fine - walking/running) in her neighborhood, and hanging out with the five amazing guys she calls family (her husband and four kiddos).
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Website: http://www.mamaworkit.com
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