I’ve been on set with her a bunch of times on workin moms as an extra, and she is actually such a boss! She directs while she acts, she’s able to work with the actors and change up the script as they see fit, super hands on, calls all the shots, while taking care of her kids during her lunch break. She’s super friendly, personable, always introduces herself to everyone, and is such an inspiration. She is the literal definition of a workin mom, and that’s why her show comes off so real and genuine. I’ve been on many shows/movie sets and I’ve never seen anyone work like her. She mentioned it was hard work in her talk, but I thought I needed to tell you guys how hard she actuallyyyyy works lol. She was made for this, can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

How many on here because they just watched Working Moms, lol? Great show!

“Cause why not you baby?!?” My new mantra!

I didn’t realize she was the director as well of Working Moms. I admire her even more. Let’s step out of our comfort zone and stay true to our vision. Powerful words here.

When she cried about the guys jabbing at her for not being with her child. I felt for her soo much, I STARTED CRYIN. man, people don't truly understand how much you love your kid and how much it's conflicting when you work to support your family (AND KID(s)), not to mention, just doing something for yourself for once. She is such an inspiration. I'm so glad she found her voice. Workin mom's is hilarious and absolutely relatable. HIGHLY recommend.

“If you’re gonna be brave enough to say, “Yes,” to The Choice, you must also have the courage to stick to your vision, because it will be tested.” ~CR

I love how she makes an effort to hire women and give them a chance even if their resumes aren’t great yet. Amazing to see women supporting women!!! ❤️

The best show I watched on Netflix. Waiting for the 4th season. So authentic. Thank you for that.

Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise

Gives me chills every time she says, “because why not you baby? “ (yes watching this on repeat daily!)

Catherine is a creative genius. Working Moms is my favourite show by far. I've not found a show that entertaining since Friends. The characters are so relatable, the casting perfect. I can't wait for season 4. Love and gratitude from Melbourne Australia.

I literally binged all 3 seasons of working moms in less than a week and i’m no where near a mom. I love the show so much. Thank you Catherine!!

“It is our duty to listen to our inner voice in order to be our truest self”... literally the reason I started my KZfaq channel after practising as a podiatrist and opening up my own clinic. I want to inspire people to follow their dreams

I'm not even a mom and I LOVED the show. I think it speaks to every woman over the age of 30 who knows what it's like to navigate being a professional in a career dominated by men. So inspiring that she kept going after all of the rejection. It gives me hope!

*"Cuz why not you baby?"* That's just teared me up in the end.

"you must cut your voice so sharply that it can be mistaken for nobody but you"

It's such a refreshing thing to see an actress be just herself on screen. I love it.

Hearing that “is your son calling your nanny mom yet” part was REAL sent chills down my spine 😢

How did not more people laugh at “Boss Lady hence the blazer” part?! That was funny 😄

Terrific actor, talented writer, and insightful Ted Talker. Don't let anyone tell you differently, C.

I just love her. That bear cry episode was so relatable to me as a mom. That feeling of protecting your child no matter what the circumstance. It was my favorite scene in the entire series.

Workin' Moms has a lot of feelings. This TED Talk has a lot of feelings. Catherine Reitman is a woman of feeling. Love her! *tearing up a bit*

She got me with the "Enter the arena," and the "You might watch this and still not be ready to say 'yes' to the choice. That is a very worthy part of the journey." Relateable and insightful!

Oh my god. I can’t believe someone actually said, “Is your son calling the nanny ‘Mom’ yet?” to her. That is one of the shittiest things I’ve ever heard. When that happened on the show, I near about lost it.

I am just a small voice but I just want to say thank you. Your show Working Moms helped me through my post partum, first time mom with little family support, starting up my own Real Estate business and many other trails we go through becoming a mother. It is so hard to deeply express how much your show effect me. my son is now one an a half. Thank you for choosing to create a true relatable show. Forever grateful.

She’s brilliant. A lot of her spiritual and professional development seems so organic especially considering Hollywood and who her father is. I stay impressed.

The bear scene is the BEST! Going “mama bear” on the actual bear…vulnerability and fierceness at the same time…it was actually quite touching and yes, relatable. We can stick to our vision with that same strength.

Just started to watch Working Moms. I'm male, hispanice, mexican living in Mexico and the tv show definitely speaks to me. Keep Up the Great Work, Catherine!

Just if someone entered my home when i was a child telling me to believe in myself... Here i am not believing myself and watching youtube is my hobby, still single without a work and no family. Life is superior right now, love it.

This is amazing! I just started going back to school to follow my dreams on becoming a Journalist!!

Catherine you're pure gold! Working mom's is bold, funny and different and now knowing the back story.... Men, my favorite serie and I'm not even a mom. PS. what's with the dead audience?! Drives me crazy.

Glad she kept the bear scene. It’s was relatable in the fact we, as mothers, would take on anything for our children even if it scares us too. I love her series.

That was such a seamless speech, really moving, she’s talented in acting and presenting. Working moms is brilliant.

As a young mother I appreciate the show working moms, I’ve been in some of those situations and having a little humor can get you though it ! I hope and pray your show goes on too many more seasons! Happy for your success! I didn’t know any of this so watching working moms now is 1,000 times better

Please don't stop until you reach your menopause on your show :) I love Workin moms , very inspiring !!! I have just finished season 2 and I m waiting for season 3 ,4,5,6,7,8.9........

This really moved me to tears... I’m in that stage where I quit my job and am venturing into the entrepreneurial phase of my life, I’m just so stuck on listening to that defeating voice in my head telling me I can’t do this even though I’ve come this far and already took the leap 🙏🏽☹️

I admire, Catherine so much. Workin' Moms is a hilarious series that tackled some important topics on the show. Cheering her on for whatever her next project may be.

I can’t believe someone told you to give up on the bear scene. It’s so so meaningful! Brought me to tears both times I watched it and still gets me emotional when I think of it. Really. It was EPIC!!

Great talk, she's an inspiration. It's crazy to me that the bear scene was one of the things the US network wanted to cut because that was the scene that made me truly interested in what the show had to offer and I felt personally empowered by it. I don't have kids and don't want any but Workin' Moms was brilliant. Networks get so caught up in the "relatable" factor that they're willing to forgo creativity and would rather produce lackluster media.

"Working moms" was absolutely brilliant! We need more seasons please! It's nice watching a show that reminds you that not being a perfect mom/woman is ok and that we are all struggling in our own way. You are such an amazing actress and woman!😍

Love the show. I just found it and binged watched all 3 seasons. My daughter suggested it to me. She said it reminded her of me. 😂😂

I love working moms!! very raw and realistic view of different types of moms.

With so many people telling mothers NOT to go into the workforce, it’s a blessing to hear that it’s okay. Using your voice to empower others is an important job. And in my line of work, that’s exactly what I do. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging moms.

It’s lovely to hear that she recruits women, even if they are not the best person for the job. This is the way towards a meritocratic society.

I love her so much. Working moms is a master piece that stands out in how brutal and raw modern parenthood can be. Not to mention the sense of humor in the show is the best. I'm glad she didn't give up.

And all this while inside her father's brain right now - "Ohh Geez.. I almost threw my daughter into depression with that comment.. Lord forgive me'

Catherine your scene with the bear is the only scene that I could remember very clearly from the whole series, it’s got me so touched and so moved by the mother instinct you showed that I could never forget it.

She's come such a long way since It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

She has great stage presence! Workin Moms is an awesome show!!

The bear scene es EVERYTHING!!!

"Working Moms " and Catherine Reitman's character on the show are pretty hilarious, I should add.

I really wish I could shake your hand, Catherine. Thank you, from a 25 year old aussie mum, and philanthropist.. thanks to your series for reminding me that even though I am a mum now, I should be pushing more for my own personal endeavors. Thank you.

Thank you for putting yourself out there by doing this TEDX. As a single mother of three, with a calling I have been pondering for years, your story hit home and was very helpful.

Thank you Catherine! It felt like you were speaking to me. As a female screenwriter with no resume accept two AWESOME screenplays, I battle with that voice in my head that says no one will ever take my work seriously. Thank you for your terrific show which I LOVE and I don't even have children. And thank you for your authenticity in sharing your journey; it definitely inspired me.

I love her voice, her confidence and smth about her that makes me feel so comfortable watching her!

Not even a mother but working moms was one of the best shows I have ever watched in my life!

Lol!😂🤣😂🤣 She keeps throwing low key shade at her dad!🤣😂🤣😂🤣

The bear scene was the most epic one! I wasn’t even a mom yet and it moved me to tears. As a mom now, it hits on a whole other level. I’m so glad you kept it!

Honestly I just find her speaking very pleasant. She could talk about anything

For so many years, I didnt believe in myself. Because I was living in the dark. But now I realize that I had to believe that I can do anything in this world as long as I put my mind into it.

Not gonna lie. I had a full-on scepticism on this but the minute she said... "When the product is yourself...." I know she gets it.

My sisters watch your show and talk about it all the time. Congratulations!

Working mom's was such a relatable show.

She seems super genuine and humble

why does this video only have 36,000 views but cute cat videos sometimes go over 1 million. not the best comparison perhaps, but it sucks because Mrs. Reitman's ted talk is really inspiring!!!

I love how genuine she is and working moms is one of the best shows!

Tears kept coming to my eyes, it was so hard to NOT cry! Her show resonated so deep within me, it's not even funny. So why not you baby? Man, she is truly inspirational.

I LOVE Workin Moms and I can’t wait for a new season. I did not know she was also the writer and producer, I am even more amazed now.

I'm a mountaineer to be mom (20 weeks in :) and I laughed and cried through the entire series. Thank you for this gift, Catherine.

I love her her character in workin' mom. Love the concept.

Thank you for representing all of our stories as working mom's. The struggle is real and continues through every stage of our and our children's lives l . As a 25 yr veteran working mom your words of encouragement have resonated and are spot on. Thanks for sharing your story and for your show!❤🙏

My new mantra, "you gotta enter the arena." Love this talk, love her show! Thank you for this relatable and inspiring talk!

Your show came at the perfect time...from a Psych major who had a thesis due, needed a break and finally decided to give in to watching what I knew I'd relate to. A warmth came over me from first sight, seeing your name written all over the creds gave me inspo ! Thank you for letting us know we are not alone. 😍

i love this !! when she said once you’re going for your vision you have to stay specific it really resonated with me❤️

This video brought tears to my eyes. I have been very hesitant in jumping in and saying yes to a business model I know of no one else doing. I know I can succeed in this and that I have a lot of interest and knowledge in regards to it. However there is a fear of failure, no necessarily failure for me, but letting down my clients. What if I fail them. Doubt creeps in. I have never been depended on by strangers to help them succeed and achieve their goals and the thought of having that pressure frightens me. But the last thing I want to do is let life pass me by and not having said YES to this idea that been with me with for a while now. So I say YES to the choice and putting in the work to make it happen.

Thank God you stayed the course. I cannot tell you how much this show spoke to me and my husband. Working moms was hilarious and put our lives into context. Great job!

I’m so proud of you Queen. You exude confidence and it inspires me to be more confident. Stick to your vision 💯🙏🏼💚

It's so important to get insights into the lives of successful creative because Catherine at first glance comes across as someone extremely confident, who just eased her way into the world of acting and directing /producing. It's very easy to initially judge successful individuals and assume it was all smooth sailing because they tend to carry such a high level of self assurance but dig a little deeper and you'll discover that this confidence and self assurance is only developed through grit , loss, grief, rejection, tremendous hardship (sometimes) and many bouts of depression and despair. Thank you for sharing your story, we love your show and we hope you never stop performing and writing 💜💜and thank you for not giving up!!

When she said “Why not you baby?!” , I started to chant it out loud.

I love how, she inspired her self and reflect on her self to do better

Goosebumps allover when I realised you were talking about your journey to making your own tv show. An awesome tv show!

I love the series and even more her character. The humour is just on point and felt genuine, now I know why! Up Working mums/women!! (and I´m not one)

I haven't watched "Working Moms" yet, but this talk did something to me. I'm studying cultural and social studies and I LOVE it but I also love creating art and painting. A friend of mine who is an talented artist told me that making art is not based on talent but on constantly drawing and painting in his case to get better. And now with this courage this thought appeared in my mind: "There are so many artists and painters (trained or not trained) too scared to go out with their art and present it to the world. So why shouldn't I take the chance and get my art out to the world to see? There's nothing to lose. If people don't like it, it's okay. It's what I've created with love and it doesn't have to be loved by everyone but I wanna get it outside my room and get it into exhibitions or whatever. Thank you for this talk. This gave me so much courage!

Her spirit and her determination - super empowering!

The jumper analogy hit home for me! That’s exactly how I’ve felt working in a creative industry 😢 what an inspiring talk 💓

waiting for the "no friends, no money, no self confidence, depression solution" TEDxtalk

This really spoke to me, her ending remark made me tear up. I needed to hear this message. So great!

She is literally the exact same person in real life as on the show. I also didn't know she was the creator - amazing!

Thank you for your bravery and your authenticity. Love your show and the choices you made with it, to show how being a working mom can drive you to the brink of insanity...that is fresh and so real.

I love her so much, love working moms and so inspired! Thank you!!!

I came across this show when I did my master degree in Theatre in Canada. Been hooked to it ever since. The more I learn more about her, the more I admire her. When I have to come back to my homeland, Thailand I was kinda desperate to find anything inspiring to motivate me to continue doing Applied Theatre in this country. Her show feed my inspiration and now this talk really speaks to me personally. Being a working woman in a patriarchy culture is damn hard, I feel like I was being tested everyday. Sometime it makes you feel invisible...I guess I have to listen to Catherine for once again and toughen up a lil bit more!

Phenomenal!!! Thank you for the show, “Working Moms.” I was a working mother and had my moments of triumph and despair. Now I am an empty nester trying to find a new calling…

I love that show, and the bear scene actually brought me to tears. It's such a powerful scene!

What a flawless orator!

I admire and respect her so much. She’s terrific!

This just came up as a recommended video and I think it just changed my life.

Loved this talk!! Super relatable. She's following her passion, and she is doing it very well. And encouraging others along the way. Love Catherine Reitman, and loved her creation "Workin Mom's". Keep it going Catherine!!!

I LOVE Workin moms so much. Relatable on so many levels!!!

Catherine Reitman ROCKS! LOVE UR show! LOVE U! Thank U for UR words of wisdom! Young, gorgeous and damn smart! Hope UR Father knows how lucky he is with U being in his family! Working Moms is #1!!!

I love her! You are AMAZING lady! Truth, bravery, humor, and well just being real. Thank you 🙏🙌❤