Interviewing Athletes, Raising a Son, and Everything In Between with Michelle Margaux (Part 1)

Can you become a mother without losing the woman you were before?
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Emmy Award-winning sports reporter and SNY host ⁠Michelle Margaux⁠ joins ⁠Katia Lindor⁠ for an honest discussion about working motherhood, identity, ambition, partnership, and raising boys.
Michelle opens up about the vulnerability she never expected from becoming a mom, the pressure women face to choose between career and motherhood, and why no one seems to ask fathers whether they’re afraid of “losing themselves” to parenthood. She also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of balancing a demanding career in sports media with a husband who works an opposite schedule—and how their partnership makes it all possible.
As a woman working in a male-dominated industry, Michelle reflects on how those experiences are shaping the son she hopes to raise: one who leads with empathy, challenges stereotypes, and stands up for what’s right.
A candid conversation about motherhood and career, gender roles, marriage, raising boys, and finding space for both ambition and presence.
Tune in next week for Part 2 of Katia and Michelle’s conversation.
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SHOW NOTES:

00:00 - Intro
02:45 - Today's quote
03:42 - Meet Michelle Margaux
05:38 - The unapparent truth of parenting
08:29 - The fear of losing yourself
11:11 - We're never doing everything right
12:08 - The double standard in sports media
13:35 - The camaraderie of becoming a parent
14:12 - Postpartum depression
19:20 - Two ships passing in the night
22:03 - Raising a boy with depth
24:27 - Raising a feminist son
26:21 - Who you marry really matters
27:26 - Craving a quieter life