BONUS: Moms Make Incredible Leaders: Experience, Wisdom & Advice from Women Who Have Done It

BONUS: Moms Make Incredible Leaders: Experience, Wisdom & Advice from Women Who Have Done It

From How She Does It by Karen Finerman

May 5, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

This episode revisits conversations with women leaders who share their experiences of balancing motherhood and professional success.

It’s something we’re intensely curious about: “How She Does It.” Not only do we want to hear about our guests’ climb to the top of their professions, but also how they’ve built meaningful personal lives outside of work. And for many of the women who join Karen Finerman on her podcast, that includes motherhood. So, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re revisiting some of those conversations, along with our favorite anecdotes, advice, moments of joy, and unexpected challenges of pursuing one’s passion while also raising kids. We know it will almost always be a little messy, but it’s also incredibly worthwhile. The women we have met on this podcast are at different stages of their journey: from welcoming an infant to watching their daughter get married. But the throughline is evident: when children see their mom using her talents, making an impact on the world, and finding satisfaction, it is a positive and powerful life lesson they carry into their own adulthood. 💬 In this episode, we hear from: Journalist & Communications Executive Leigh Gallagher on becoming a single mom and how she talks with her young daughter about their family. Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, shares how…

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Host: Karen Finerman

Guests: Leigh Gallagher, Kate Gallego, Renée Elise Goldsberry

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Organizations: Hamilton

Places: Phoenix, Arizona

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