115: Embracing Your Whole Self: Rewriting the Mother Code with Nikki Oden

Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Nikki Oden is a lawyer and mom mentor who helps working moms battle burnout by teaching them how to own their days and crush their goals—without the mom guilt. After walking away from a lucrative career as a commercial litigator for a prestigious, international law firm to become a stay-at-home mom. Nikki Oden kicks off our conversation by highlighting the significance of self-love in the context of Rewriting the Mother Code.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

• Self-Love and Mom Life: Nikki Oden discusses how self-love is key to enhancing your mom-life, fostering better relationships with your family, friends, and coworkers.
• Overcoming Perfectionism: Discover how to break free from the shackles of perfectionism and learn to speak to yourself with kindness and love.
• The Power of Your Inner Circle: Nikki highlights the influence of the people you surround yourself with and the importance of intentional choices in nurturing your inner space.
• Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care: Learn how to prioritize self-care and regain a sense of self as a mother, even through small, sustainable steps.
• Translating Motherhood Skills to the Workplace: Nikki sheds light on the valuable skills acquired through motherhood and how they can be assets on your resume, changing the narrative around motherhood's impact on a career.

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