Episode 4 All Things Fall Part 1 with Rachel Gallegos

🍁 Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of MomsWork! This week, host Kristin Weinrich sits down with the inspiring Rachel Gallegos—attorney, school board member, and busy mom of two boys—for a conversation that blends career insights, parenting challenges, and the cozy joy of fall. From career evolution post-motherhood to managing stress and navigating schedule conflicts, Rachel opens up about the realities of working motherhood. Then we shift gears into full-on fall mode—pumpkins, cool weather, fall recipes, and those oh-so-cozy clothes. Whether you're team #PumpkinSpiceEverything or just here for the apple crisp, this episode is full of warm, relatable vibes. 🗂️ In This Episode We Cover: Rachel’s journey balancing a legal career and family life How motherhood reshaped her professional identity Coping with scheduling conflicts and handling stress Favorite fall family traditions 🍂 The fall “mom uniform” and how routines shift with the season How she manages the darker days post-time change And yes… where she stands on pumpkin spice 🎃 🏆 Win of the Week: Rachel and Kristin each share a recent win and a challenge, showing the real and relatable ups and downs of working mom life. 🔥 Topic Talk: Why do we all love fall so much? From childhood traditions to game day snacks, Kristin and Rachel go deep into what makes this season feel so special. ⚡ Hot Seat Segment: Rapid-fire questions with Rachel to round things out with some fun surprises! 📌 Links & Resources Mentioned: 🎃 Milky Way Farm: milkywayfarm.com 🍲 Sweet Potato Chili Recipe: thefreshmancook.com 🍎 Easy Apple Crisp: thechunkychef.com 🦎 “Lizard Lamp” Carex Day-Light Classic Plus Bright White Therapy Lamp on Amazon 📣 Connect with MomsWork: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @MomsWorkPodcast 💌 Email: [email protected] If you loved this episode, please leave a rating, review, and don’t forget to subscribe. Sharing the podcast with your friends helps us grow and reach more amazing moms like you! ✨ Thanks for listening—and happy fall! 🍁