My 25-year-old self wouldn't recognize this life. And I think that's the point.
I spent years chasing corporate success. After becoming a mom of three, I started my own business and redefined what success means to me.
The author's career did not align with her younger self's expectations. After spending years in marketing, she realized her corporate success no longer suited her life after becoming a mom. She started her own business, granting her flexibility to support her children and define success on her own terms. A Burger King commercial influenced her young self's decision to pursue advertising, leading her to work at Leo Burnett, where she climbed the corporate ladder, got married, and had kids.
However, her career stagnated while her family thrived. She found peace during maternity leave, far different from her previous state of being driven by deadlines and the corporate ladder. After reflecting on her experiences, she realized she didn't need a seat at the corporate table; she needed a life that worked for her. Her final position was eliminated due to new leadership, but she was given six weeks' notice and her laptop.
She then built a business around working with people on projects that aligned with her values. Her idea of success now includes being present, owning her time, and collaborating with caring individuals who trust her.
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