
Career breaks for moms don’t stall your career—they can supercharge it. Nina Westbrook sitsdown with Neha Ruch (Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause) to reveal how a strategicpause after kids unlocks new skills, confidence, and flexible income pathways.What you’ll learn:● ROI of a well-planned pause: translate “invisible labor” into résumé-ready leadershipskills● Re-entry playbook: craft a 2-day workweek, freelance platform, or phased return thatfits 2025 hiring trends● Money, identity & mental health: crush mom-guilt, negotiate real support, and protectyour earning power● Build your “mom brain-trust”: curate mentors, sponsors, and peer networks that propelyour next chapter