The Balance Dilemma

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Episode 107 Church Lady, Finally Uncensored with Susan Byrum Rountree

October 02, 2026

She's a self-described "professional church lady" who spent fifty years writing around one rule: be home when the kids get off the bus. She's also just written a novel that opens in a grocery store with a cucumber — and doesn't stop there. Susan Byrum Rountree built her career freelancing and teaching writing while raising two kids, then returned to nonfiction with Nag's Headers, a history of North Carolina's Outer Banks cottages now back in print for its 25th an...

Episode 106 She Had the Career. Then She Redefined Success with Nicole Batiste, Founder of nest & nook

August 31, 2026

She had already built a career and led a company through a successful acquisition. Then she took another corporate job — and quickly realized she couldn't run it, launch her own business, and manage a household all at once. Nicole Batiste, founder of nest & nook play loft, talks about the moment she chose to leave corporate life behind for good, and how her definition of success has changed since.This episode covers the "rubber balls vs. glass balls" framework — the idea tha...

Episode 105 From Vogue to Vacant Homes: Reinvention, Radical Transparency, and Her Last Pivot with Harriet Libov

July 29, 2026

Harriet Libov spent the early years of her career in marketing at Vogue magazine, then stepped away to raise her children — building an accessories business out of her Manhattan apartment along the way. What followed was a string of pivots: staffing, a Judaica business with a friend, and finally, in her forties, a real estate license she calls her "last pivot." Today she's an Associate Broker with Houlihan Lawrence in Northern Westchester, and the host of her own podcast, Your R...

ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

They Know What’s Up · Very low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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The Balance Dilemma is hosted by Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico. Its publicly listed email is balancedilemma@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Balance Dilemma?

The publicly listed email for The Balance Dilemma: balancedilemma@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Balance Dilemma have?

Podseeker estimates The Balance Dilemma reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Balance Dilemma?

The Balance Dilemma typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished founders, authors, attorneys, executives, and subject-matter experts with firsthand experience navigating career, family, financial, or major life transitions. Common among recent guests: Building or leading a notable business or professional practice; Publishing books or memoirs; Receiving prominent media recognition. Recent guests include Silvia Baldini, Katya Eckert, and Lisa Zeiderman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Balance Dilemma?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Balance Dilemma cover?

Recent episodes cover Work-life Balance, Women, Careers, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.