In this episode of Stages of She, we’re diving into a conversation that hits home for many working moms—what it really means to redefine success when you're building both a career and a family.

Our guest, Jennifer Richardson—Vice President and Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, founder of the Female Collective, and mom of two—opens up about the reality of navigating high-level corporate leadership while raising children and managing the ever-shifting dynamics of work, identity, and partnership.

From the emotional weight of outsourcing childcare to the pressure to “overperform” in male-dominated spaces, Jennifer shares what it’s like to chase ambition while staying grounded at home. She also gets real about the conversations that matter most—like how she and her husband have handled evolving roles, finances, and expectations in their relationship.

This episode is more than just a look into one woman’s journey—it’s a reflection on how the definition of success evolves with motherhood, and how boundaries, self-awareness, and honest communication can make all the difference. We talk trade-offs, presence, guilt, and why integration might matter more than balance.

Whether you're building a business, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply trying to find your rhythm in work and motherhood, this conversation is full of relatable insights and powerful takeaways to support your own journey.

This episode reminds us: your ambition doesn’t end with motherhood—it transforms. And you don’t have to do it all to be doing it right.