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75,000+ podcast views across platforms

1,300+ hours of leadership conversations consumed

A growing audience of leaders, operators, and business owners

75,000+ podcast views across platforms 1,300+ hours of leadership conversations consumed A growing audience of leaders, operators, and business owners

Leadership Isn’t Clean. It’s Chaotic.

Don’t Waste the Chaos is where real leaders talk about the moments that tested them—and what it actually takes to lead through them.

Hosted by Kerri Roberts, this podcast blends business, leadership, faith, and real-world experience—without the polished answers or corporate scripts.

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Real Conversations. Real Growth.

Each week, I sit down with leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to talk about:

  • the pressure no one talks about

  • the decisions that shape teams and businesses

  • what actually works when things get messy

These aren’t highlight reels. They’re the conversations leaders actually need.

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Episode 67: Real Talk for Moms Reentering the Workforce

In this episode, Kerri Roberts discusses the challenges and triumphs of women transitioning back into the workforce after being stay-at-home moms. Joined by Britne O’Brien and Paige Mulligan, they share their personal experiences, the emotional rollercoaster of re-entering the job market, and the importance of finding balance between work and family life. They emphasize the need for self-confidence, grace, and the understanding that it's okay to ask for help and not please everyone. The conversation highlights the realities of remote work and the necessity of setting boundaries to maintain mental health and well-being. In this conversation, Kerri Roberts and her guests discuss the challenges and triumphs of women navigating their careers while balancing motherhood. They explore themes of confidence in the workplace, the importance of self-discovery during career transitions, and the strategies they employ to manage the chaos of work and family life. The discussion also touches on the humorous moments that arise from working remotely and the evolving perceptions of work-life balance among younger generations.

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