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THE MOTHER THING

Laura Metzler

Booking Overview

This is a conversational interview show focused on working motherhood, entrepreneurship, ambition, caregiving, and the practical realities of balancing family and professional success, with external conversations featuring working mothers and business owners. Credible pitches would include female founders, business owners, corporate leaders, and professionals with firsthand expertise in mental load, outsourcing, work-life integration, or identity beyond motherhood; booking difficulty is likely low because the guest bar centers on relevant lived experience rather than high public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 5

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 133 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

laura@laurametzler.com

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Host

Laura Metzler - Commercial photographer, mother of two boys, and podcast host focused on the experiences of working mothers and business owners.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working mothers who are founders, business owners, corporate professionals, or established experts with relevant firsthand experience balancing caregiving and professional ambition.
Required Achievements:  
Running a business or holding a professional leadership role, Building a career while managing family responsibilities, Practical experience with outsourcing, childcare, work-life balance, or the mental load

Recent Guest Discussions

Claire Moskal - Becoming A Whole Person Outside Motherhood, Childcare Responsibilities, And Monetizing A Hobby.

Recent Topics

Parenting, Working Mothers, Entrepreneurship, Work-life Balance, Mental Load

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Casi Carey on defining success across multiple categories

October 26, 2026

Host, Commercial Photographer, and mother of two boys Laura Metzler chats with Casi Carey, Realtor and Relocation Specialist about being a mother of 5, a GRANDMA and having kids in every season of life. Casi talks about building her business during nap time. She talks about how she books a hotel once a month to lay perfectly still in a bed while no one bothers her. She talks about The pivot from being a trailing spouse to now having her husband do her laundry (you go girl). Grab a water ...

Rachel Svec on that time her nanny got arrested

October 19, 2026

Host + Commercial Photographer, Laura Metzler chats with Rachel Svec, Luxury Travel Advisor. Rachel talks about being intentional with her time with her adult children, she talks about how life is messy and but always tells her girls “we’ll figure it out”. She talks about how Rachel 2.0 is loving life and Laura asks her about Rachel 1.0. She also may or may not dig into how her nanny got arrested shortly after she went back to work with her first daughter.Grab a water and Let’s get into it.&n...

Gaby Narvaez on grit and hustle

October 12, 2026

Host + Commercial Photographer, Laura Metzler chats with Gaby Narvaez -- Builder, General Contractor and Owner of Guild Properties. Gaby talks about how getting pregnant in college built grit and hustle and is a huge reason why she is successful as an entrepreneur. She talks about how she failed the general contracting exam 3 times but still said "fuck it, I'm doing this!". Laura and Gaby talk about walking away from a job you love because you know there is more out there for you. Follow...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with THE MOTHER THING?

THE MOTHER THING is hosted by Laura Metzler. Its publicly listed email is laura@laurametzler.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 MOTHER THING?

The publicly listed email for THE MOTHER THING: laura@laurametzler.com.

How many listeners does THE MOTHER THING have?

Podseeker estimates THE MOTHER THING reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for THE MOTHER THING?

THE MOTHER THING typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working mothers who are founders, business owners, corporate professionals, or established experts with relevant firsthand experience balancing caregiving and professional ambition. Common among recent guests: Running a business or holding a professional leadership role; Building a career while managing family responsibilities; Practical experience with outsourcing, childcare, work-life balance, or the mental load. Recent guests include Claire Moskal.

How hard is it to get booked on THE MOTHER THING?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does THE MOTHER THING cover?

Recent episodes cover Parenting, Working Mothers, Entrepreneurship, Work-life Balance, and Mental Load. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

laura@laurametzler.com

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