Restarts, Dreams Deferred & A Generation of Women Raising A Generation of Women Who Dream

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Women today are a part of a pivotal generation. I mean, no pressure or anything. But we’re seeing – and participating – in a generation pushing up against the tension of career and family without choosing one or the other. Both…we can have both. This is a generation of women choosing to dream and change course – even if it doesn’t always makes sense. A generation of women raising women to know and believe that the opinions of others shouldn’t always dictate her personal choices.

This conversation with author, Kimberly Stuart, brought so much validation and let’s be honest – empowerment – to the art of juggling career progression and motherhood. Her significant insights into pursuing professional dreams alongside personal commitments – chef’s kiss. Kimberly takes a word that usually gives me hives – “patience” – and reconstructs it to be an asset rather than a punishment in pivotal seasons of life. We talk about dealing with other people’s opinions, the need to nurture passions and the importance of engaging your whole family in your dreams and pursuits. And I’m also outed for my complete lack of understanding of general geographical information. It is what it is.

00:28 Getting to Know the Guest: Kimberly Stewart

03:20 Changing Course and Starting Over

15:09 Building Confidence in New Endeavors

18:35 Overcoming Failures and Staying Persistent

20:37 Exploring Different Ways to Pursue Your Dreams

22:51 The Importance of Support in Pursuing Dreams

24:21 Involving Family in Your Dreams

24:51 The Impact of Work on Family Life

30:43 Balancing Motherhood and Career

42:56 The Power of Assumptions in Relationships

45:23 Embracing Your Unique Journey