Families’ Stories & Journeys

A story about resilience, shifting priorities, and the challenge of balancing ambition with parenthood.

A journey through remote work, international travel, and redefining success as a working mom.

A story about navigating shifting roles, advocating for yourself, and embracing flexibility as a working mom.

A story about choosing mental health, rediscovering identity, and turning an unexpected career break into a new beginning.

A story about career pauses, reentering the workforce, and redefining success through contract and project-based roles.

A story about stepping back from tech sales, navigating identity loss, and discovering a passion for home organization.

A story about embracing flexibility, overcoming guilt, and realizing she has more control than she thought.

A story about resilience, rebuilding, and finding strength through hardship.

A story about redefining success, financial adjustments, and finding joy in the transition.

A story about postpartum struggles, career shifts, and redefining balance.

A story about workplace discrimination, speaking out, and rebuilding a career on her own terms.

A story about embracing career growth, setting boundaries, and proving that motherhood and leadership can coexist.

A story about resilience, sacrifice, and rebuilding a life after everything changes.

A story about shifting priorities, unexpected struggles, and the reality of full-time motherhood.

A story about career transitions, negotiating flexibility, and creating a work-life balance that truly fits.

After years in the corporate world working for top brands in the title, Sophie hit a breaking point. What followed was a conscious decision to take back control of her time, her health, and her family’s future — and build something on her own terms.

This story submitted by Britt is one of struggle, determination, and the deepest love for family - one I admire greatly.

A story about walking away from burnout, rebuilding self-worth, and finding peace in an unexpected place.

After being sidelined post-maternity leave—twice—this anonymous HR professional stayed in a lower-level role for the flexibility she needed as a mom. But behind the scenes, she began building something bigger: a financial coaching brand to help other women reclaim their power. This is her story of resilience, quiet ambition, and the cost of staying in a system that wasn’t built for her.

Tara (a pseudonym) shares the raw, unfiltered experience of navigating postpartum, shifting company values, childcare breakdowns, and billable hours—all while solo parenting, working in advertising, and trying not to lose herself. A candid look at what it means to juggle motherhood and ambition when the systems aren't built for either.

Zoe was a C-suite leader climbing to the top—until rewriting a parental leave policy while pregnant became her breaking point. What followed was a burnout-fueled exit, a reluctant daycare trial, and a courageous shift to part-time consulting and stay-at-home parenting. This is her story of trusting her body, choosing her baby, and redefining ambition on her own terms.

Holly left banking, built a daycare, and now runs her own EA business — all while homeschooling three kids. Here’s how she did it:

A story about unexpected job loss, the emotional toll of new motherhood, and finding a path forward.

A story about stepping off the traditional path of hospital social work, facing imposter syndrome, and building a career rooted in values, family, and meaningful change.

A story about unexpected career shifts, ego challenges, and finding fulfillment through entrepreneurship and consulting.

A story about career transitions, redefining success, and making work fit life—not the other way around.

After a long journey to conceive, Shannon R. was sure she’d take a full career break to stay home with her daughter. But a surprising opportunity to return part-time changed everything. This is her story of embracing flexible work, redefining what success looks like, and finding her power in the “gray area” between staying and leaving.

A story about stepping away from high-pressure consulting, navigating identity shifts, and building a career that aligns with parenthood.

A story about resilience, identity, and finding a work environment that truly supports working mothers.

After years in corporate HR and Organizational Development, Rachael hit a wall of burnout—then motherhood brought the clarity she needed. With no plan but a powerful instinct to protect her health and family, she stepped away and rebuilt from scratch. Now, she’s created a consulting and coaching career that aligns with her values, offers true flexibility, and proves that part-time work doesn’t mean part-time impact.

A story about stepping back from full-time work, redefining identity, and finding a new balance between family and career.

A story about high-growth careers, shifting priorities, and finding a professional path that truly aligns with family life.

A story about rewriting career success, challenging societal expectations, and embracing flexibility as a mother.

A story about redefining career success, navigating financial pressure, and finding a new path after burnout.

A story about redefining priorities, navigating identity shifts, and designing a career that works for both ambition and family.

A story about making hard trade-offs, taking risks, and building something through sheer determination.

A story about making bold career decisions, overcoming mom guilt, and finding fulfillment in the right role.

A story about taking the leap, embracing fear, and designing a career (and homes) with purpose.

A story about navigating unsupportive workplaces, making career pivots, and finding flexibility in independent work.

A story about making career sacrifices, redefining work-life balance, and advocating for flexible opportunities for parents.

A story about returning to work out of necessity, dealing with separation anxiety, and finding small ways to stay connected.