Ep 33: The Mom Guilt Trap: Burnout, Career Pressure, and Finding Harmony

In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt sit down with special guest Amanda Hausmann, an attorney-turned-tech founder who left behind a high-powered corporate career to create MomMoment, an innovative app helping moms balance work, family, and personal well-being. Amanda shares her powerful journey from law school and in-house counsel roles at AAA and Nationwide, to leading major teams at BJC Healthcare, and finally to making the bold decision to walk away fromburnout and build her own business.

This candid conversation dives into the realities of working moms, stay-at-home moms, and mom guilt, exploring how women are redefining what it means to succeed both at home and in the workplace. From the pressures of raising young children while managing corporate demands, to thegrowing trend of moms leaving the workforce, Amanda opens up about the moment that changed everything for her and how she turned pain into purpose with a community-driven platform.

Listeners will hear firsthand about the rise of fractionaljobs, part-time opportunities, and flexible work options that give moms more freedom and fulfillment. Amanda explains how Mom Moment empowers women to outsource tasks like laundry, meal prep, Goodwill drop-offs,and more, helping moms reclaim their time and energy while creating a supportive marketplace where moms help moms.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, work-life balance, mental health, or the pressure of being “everything to everyone”, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we break down the stigma of askingfor help, challenge the unrealistic expectations placed on women, and celebrate the power of community, innovation, and harmony over balance.

If you’re ready to rethink burnout, motherhood, and what balance really looks like, don’t miss this inspiring conversation. 

Learn more about the MomMoment app by visiting the website here - ⁠https://www.mommomentapp.com/⁠ Download the MomMoment app on the Apple App Store or Google Play by searching MomMoment Helper or MomMoment Asker, depending on which one you are.  Don't forget to follow Amanda’s journey on Instagram, and share this episode with a mom who needs to hear she’s notalone.  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mommoment.app/⁠

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