889: How to Take a Career Break Without Losing Your Ambition (or Identity)
23 June 2025

889: How to Take a Career Break Without Losing Your Ambition (or Identity)

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Ever feel like hitting pause on your career to raise a family is like pulling the emergency brake on your dreams? Well, what if that “pause” is actually a power move?

Today I’m chatting with Neha Ruch: founder of Mother Untitled, the groundbreaking platform that’s changing the way we think about ambition, motherhood, and career breaks. Her debut book, The Power Pause, is an interactive guide helping women view stay-at-home motherhood as a powerful, professional evolution.

If you’ve ever wrestled with stepping away from your career or wondered how to make a comeback that feels aligned and empowered, this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into how to intentionally plan a pause, find purpose in caregiving, and re-enter the workforce without missing a beat, so click play now!

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