Resources for parents

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Let’s reimagine career paths.

Maybe you want to transition to a new role, or experiment with fractional, freelance or consulting work on your terms. The journey to self-employment can be very daunting, but it's entirely possible to build an emotionally and financially fulfilling career on your own. Learn how others have done it and how to get started.

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Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Olivia: From Corporate VP to Business Owner—Redefining Success on Her Own Terms

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Fractional / Consulting

Meet Danielle: From Corporate Sales to Independent Consulting—A Shift for Balance & Advocacy

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Fractional / Consulting

Meet Nora: From Consulting to Remote Work—Redefining Success on Her Terms

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

Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Olivia: Reclaiming Her Career After Workplace Discrimination

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Rachel: Finding Purpose in a Career Shift

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Carolyn: Rethinking Career Ambition While Raising a Family

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Fractional / Consulting

Meet Zara: From Journalism to Freelance, on Her Own Terms

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Fractional / Consulting

Meet Cassie: From HR Executive to Consultant, on Her Own Terms

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

Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Emily: Leaving Corporate to Build a Career Aligned with Her Life

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

Stories from Parents

Started New Business

Meet Lauren: Entrepreneurship Isn’t Always Freedom—But It’s a Choice

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

Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Victoria: Cutting Maternity Leave Short for a Better Career Move

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

Stories from Parents

Started New Business

Meet Jacqueline: Leaving a Dream Job to Build Something of Her Own

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Riley: Balancing Career, Military Life & Special Needs Parenting

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Olivia: Navigating the Emotional Shift from New Mom to Working Mom

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

Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Rachel: Standing Up for What’s Right & Facing the Consequences

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

Stories from Parents

Changed Companies

Meet Lauren: When a Career Shift Isn’t Your Choice—But Becomes a Blessing

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Maya: Taking a Leap of Faith to Pivot Careers & Prioritize Motherhood

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

Stories from Parents

Full Time to Part Time

Meet Jess: From Tech & Consulting to Entrepreneurship—Redefining Success on Her Own Terms

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

Tips from Experts

Career Exploration

Both& Expert Resource: Navigating Career Transitions with Executive Coach Jess Galica

A guide to redefining ambition, setting boundaries, and making confident career decisions as a working parent.

Tips from Experts

Career Exploration

The People-Pleasing Trap: How Working Moms Can Break Free and Step Up

Tired of saying yes to everything? Here’s how working moms can stop people-pleasing and start protecting their peace.

Tips from Experts

Full Time to Part Time

Is Part-Time Work the Answer? Moms Weigh In on Lindsay’s Dilemma

Lindsay has been home with her toddler for the past two years and is now facing a big decision—should she go back to work part-time?

Tips from Experts

Full Time to Part Time

Finding Work-Life Balance: John's Journey to a Family-Centric Career

John, a father to a nearly four-year-old, found himself at a professional crossroads.

Tips from Experts

Full Time to Part Time

How Dads Can Find Part-Time or Flexible Work: Chris' Story

Chris is a dad of one who took a full year off after his son was born.

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