I Thought Career Success Was Everything—Then I Found Balance Through Embracing Traditional Gender Roles
For most of my career I reveled in being called a "girlboss" and prided myself on my independence, seizing every opportunity to assert my autonomy. My twenties were a whirlwind of late nights, big dreams, and even bigger ambitions. Hollywood was my dream, and days were spent auditioning, hustling for the next gig, and striving to “make it”.
My thirties were consumed by another dream—becoming a teacher. I poured myself into that passion, and it eventually led me to founding WIT (Whatever It Takes). Along the way, I added 3x TEDx speaker, Forbes Contributor and TODAY Show blogger to my resume. Professionally, I was thriving, and people were quick to acknowledge my success. But despite the accolades and accomplishments, there was a persistent ache I couldn’t ignore.