The Business of Parenting Podcast

Episode 14 - The Wishing Well Trap: From Hoping to Leading as a Parent

Ever catch yourself saying, “I wish I had more time… I wish I had more energy… I wish I could focus more on my kids…”? As parents, we spend a lot of time at the wishing well, tossing in our hopes and waiting for something to change. But wishing wells are bottomless. They swallow our “I wish” and never deliver the “then.”
In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. introduces a powerful new metaphor — the wishing jar. Unlike the well, a jar has a bottom. It gives you a place to capture your wishes and surround them with the resources, skills, and opportunities you already have.
Jackie shares her own weeklong experiment (starting with helping her new middle schooler adjust), showing how she shifted from “I wish” to “I can” by recognizing the present possibilities already within reach.
If you’ve been stuck in wishing well mode — especially at the start of a busy school year — this episode will inspire you to pair your hopes with purposeful action and lead your family with confidence.
To hear about the entire weeklong experiment, check out The Business of Parenting Blog this Wednesday at TheBusinessofParenting.com
If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who make be stuck at the wishing well who needs a little encouragement.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com
 

Episode 13 - The Leadership Power of "No": Why Saying No is a Strategy

We tell our kids that when one door closes, another one opens — but when it’s our turn to face rejection or disappointment, living that truth isn’t so easy. In this episode of The Business of Parenting Podcast, Jackie shares a personal story of hearing “no” herself, and how it became an opportunity to practice what she preaches.
Together we’ll explore the difference between managing family logistics and leading with values, and why “no” plays such an important role in both. You’ll learn three practical ways to reframe “no” as an investment in resilience, connect it to your family values, and model how to handle rejection for your kids.
Because sometimes the most powerful leadership moments aren’t found in the “yes”es — they’re hidden in the “no”s.
 
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Ep. 12 Table Talks #3: Helping Teens Discover Their Passions and Purpose: A mom-and-daughter conversation on nurturing interests, embracing curiosity, and growing into vocation

In this episode of Table Talks, Jackie sits down with her 18-year-old daughter, Julianna, as she embarks on her college journey. Together, they explore what it really takes for parents to help their teens discover and grow their passions—whether that means housing rescued animals, encouraging musical talent, or simply giving kids the space to explore.
Julianna shares how her childhood fascination with animals became a lifelong passion for biology and veterinary science, and the role her parents played in encouraging her curiosity while respecting boundaries (no snakes allowed!). Jackie adds the parent perspective, highlighting the importance of observation, encouragement, and creating opportunities for exploration without pressure.
This honest and insightful conversation offers practical takeaways for parents on how to support their children’s unique interests and for teens on how to stay open, self-reflective, and true to what excites them most.
 
💬 If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who could use a little more joy and purpose at home.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Trailer - Stay tuned for more next week!

The Business of Parenting is a podcast for parents who are ready to lead their families with more clarity and purpose. Hosted by creative leadership strategist and mom of five Jackie Mourot, Ed.D., the show explores how the same principles that help great organizations thrive—like vision, values, systems, and strategy—can transform the way you lead at home.
 
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TRAILER CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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Ep. 11 Doing Your Part—Letting Go of Theirs: Owning Your Role Without Owning Their Choices

As parents, we play a critical leadership role in our children’s lives—modeling values, teaching life lessons, and doing our best to raise kind, capable future adults. But there comes a point when we have to recognize what is—and isn’t—ours to carry. In this episode, we explore the tension between owning our role as intentional leaders at home and releasing the guilt and shame that can come when our children make choices outside our control. Because parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about doing your part, and letting go of theirs.
 
🎧 Loved this episode? Take the “What’s Your Parenting Leadership Style?” quiz to discover your unique strengths and explore more at TheBusinessofParenting.com for tools, tips, and resources to lead your family with purpose. Want personalized support to parent with more clarity and get your time back? Book a Double Up 1:1 coaching session at MommyDoubles.com to get clear, confident, and strategic in your parenting. While you’re there, check out our virtual assistant services for moms—because you deserve to do it all, without doing it all alone.
 
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Ep 10 - You First: The Self-Control Your Kids Need Begins With You

As parents, we often expect our kids to demonstrate obedience and self-control—but how often do we pause to model it ourselves? In this episode of The Business of Parenting, Jackie Mourot explores why true leadership at home starts with self-leadership. Drawing from both parenting and business principles, Jackie unpacks how everyday choices—like follow-through, emotional regulation, and consistency—shape the culture of our families far more than commands ever could. You’ll leave this episode with insight, encouragement, and one small but powerful challenge to practice greater self-control this week. Because in parenting, the most powerful lessons are the ones our kids see—not just the ones they’re told.
 
🎧 Loved this episode? Take the “What’s Your Parenting Leadership Style?” quiz to discover your unique strengths and explore more atTheBusinessofParenting.com for tools, tips, and resources to lead your family with purpose. Want personalized support to parent with more clarity and get your time back? Book a Double Up 1:1 coaching session at MommyDoubles.com to get clear, confident, and strategic in your parenting. While you’re there, check out our virtual assistant services for moms—because you deserve to do it all, without doing it all alone.
Follow along on substack at https://substack.com/@thebusinessofparenting
 
💬 If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you, don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, or leave a review/comment to let us know what resonated most—and share it with a parent who could use a little more joy and purpose at home.
 
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com

Ep 9 Table Talks - Learning to Lose Control...And Loving It: From Parent Leader to Trusted Advisor

Table Talks: Real Mom & Teen Insights returns for another honest and heartfelt conversation—this time with a twist. In this episode, Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.—parenting strategist and mom of five—is joined by her 20-year-old son for a candid discussion about what happens when parenting shifts from control to counsel.
Together, they unpack the evolving dynamics between parents and young adults—from learning to let go as a parent to stepping up as a self-led decision maker. With wisdom, vulnerability, and a good dose of humor, they reflect on how to navigate the transition from being a hands-on parent to becoming a trusted advisor. Full of real-life stories and leadership-inspired insights, this episode is a must-listen for parents raising teens, launching young adults, or simply learning to lead with influence at every stage.

Ep. 8 Before They Follow Your Rules, They Have to Follow Your Lead - Part 4 Lead the Way Series

In the final episode of the Parenting with Influence series, TBOP Podcast host Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. explores what it means to lead with the long game in mind. Learn how to shift from managing behavior to shaping identity—and how to raise tomorrow’s self-led adult by building character, decision-making skills, and internal motivation today.

Ep. 7 Tired of Repeating Yourself? Start Leading, Not Just Instructing - Part 3: Lead the Way Series

Tired of repeating yourself? In Part 3 of the Lead the Way: Parenting with Influence series, Jackie Mourot, Ed.D. shares how to shift from command-based parenting to coaching with connection. Learn the C.O.A.C.H. framework—a practical, relationship-centered approach that helps you lead with empathy, invite cooperation, and build lasting influence at home. Because instruction may get compliance, but connection creates buy-in.

Ep. 6: You’re the Parent. But Are You the Leader? - Part 2: Lead the Way Series

Part 2 of the “Lead the Way” Series: Parenting with Influece
Trust is the cornerstone of leadership—and parenting is no exception. In this deeper dive into what it really means to lead your family, Jackie explores how credibility, consistency, and emotional safety lay the groundwork for lasting influence at home.
Drawing from her own experiences as a mom of five and seasoned leader—as well as insights from other business and parenting experts—Jackie unpacks why kids don’t trust authority alone. They trust you: your follow-through, your honesty, your ability to stay calm under pressure (or repair when you don’t).
In this heartfelt and practical episode, you’ll learn:
Why trust—not control—is the foundation of family influence
How credibility (character + consistency) strengthens leadership at home
Why emotional regulation and repair matter more than perfection
Three small ways to start rebuilding trust with your child this week
Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, this episode reminds us that leadership is earned in the quiet moments, kept promises, and honest apologies—and it’s never too late to build (or rebuild) the trust that fuels true connection.
 
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EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Jackie Mourot, Ed.D.Produced by: The Business of ParentingOriginal Music: No Roots — composed and produced by Matheo Mourot © 2025. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more: TheBusinessofParenting.com | MommyDoubles.com