The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon

The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever with Neha Ruch

Kelsey Donlon Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha is a trailblazer in reshaping how society views stay-at-home motherhood, offering a voice for ambitious women navigating career pauses or downshifts.

Neha shares her personal journey from brand strategist and Stanford MBA graduate to embracing motherhood full-time. She reflects on the outdated stereotypes she encountered and her mission to catalyze a societal shift through Mother Untitled, a platform empowering women during career pauses.

Highlights include:

  • 2:30 -The inspiration behind launching Mother Untitled.
  • 7:30 -The motivation to transform her insights into a book.
  • 11:45 - What a "power pause" looks like for most women.
  • 19:00 - Why granting yourself permission to pause is crucial.
  • 21:15 - Navigating doubt and insecurity during a career break.
  • 23:00 - Practical strategies for re-entering the workforce with confidence.
  • 32:30 - How employers can better support parents choosing career pauses.

Join us for an insightful conversation packed with wisdom and actionable advice for women balancing motherhood and ambition!

Neha’s Links
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/motheruntitled/?hl=en
Mother Untitled - https://www.motheruntitled.com/aboutus
Order her book - https://www.motheruntitled.com/thepowerpause

Kelsey's Links For You:
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