I left New York, moved to Boston, and had 3 kids. Along the way, I built a career that looks nothing like the one I planned.
I left my 9-5 to freelance and my husband and I moved from New York to Boston. While we built our family of 5, I built my career.
Jenn Sinrich always dreamed of working at magazines as a young girl, but discovered her career path took a different turn. After moving from New York to Boston with her husband and three kids, she built a fulfilling career in freelance writing that she loves. Inspired by empowering stories about women in magazines, Jenn knew she wanted to bring more stories to life since her teenage years.
After studying journalism at Northeastern University, she moved to New York City to intern at Ladies' Home Journal and Self, eventually gravitating towards parenting publications including What To Expect, American Baby, and Fit Pregnancy.
Jenn decided to become a freelance writer to have more time to write and felt more fulfilled than in her 9-to-5 job. She made more money as a freelancer than at her previous job and was happy with the income stability. However, when her husband lost his job and their lease ended, they moved back to Jenn's hometown in Boston. In 2019, Jenn became a mom, adding another layer to her already complex career.
She now runs platforms like Miscarriage Movement and The Mother Chapter, exploring motherhood, identity, and mental health. Although Jenn's career looks vastly different from what she imagined, she cherishes the freedom to write, edit, and create something truly her own.
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