I spent the last 2 weeks interviewing 12 working moms - senior leaders, middle managers, high achievers who've made it "up the ladder." One theme emerged so consistently it surprised me: Every single one valued time with family over traditional career advancement. Unfortunately with traditional 9-5 jobs, choices are limited to 2 options: Keep climbing the ladder and sacrifice family time Accept smaller roles with fewer financial opportunities But there is a strategic third option. HERE'S MY...

Inside this weekly guide: The mindset shifts that help ambitious moms excel at work without sacrificing family time. Most working moms think work-life balance means choosing between career and family. That’s the problem right there. Real work-life balance isn’t about choosing—it’s about redefining what balance actually means. Here’s what I’ve learned: Balance isn’t about everything being perfect or going your way. It’s about holding space for both the challenging and the beautiful,...

Reader, I've been thinking about why so many smart, capable women feel stuck in their careers. And I realized something: We've been taught to build careers like men in the 1950s - linear, logical, based on external metrics of success. But what if your path is supposed to be different? What if your sensitivity isn't a weakness but a superpower? What if your intuition isn't 'soft' but your competitive advantage? What if your desire for meaningful work isn't 'unrealistic' but exactly what the...