My guest in this episode, Alexa Starks, is on a mission to make the workplace more human for mothers.
As the founder of Executive Moms, she helps companies better support women returning from maternity leave through her Return from Leave Re-entry Workshop — a program that bridges the gap between empathy and efficiency in corporate culture.

We talked about what truly happens when a mother returns to work after maternity leave — the lack of support, the silent biases, and the unrealistic expectation to “be back at 100%” by day two.
Alexa shared how her own rocky return experiences inspired her to create change from within — by training managers to lead with compassion, structure, and understanding.

Our conversation explored:

• How companies can turn retention into an advantage by supporting mothers instead of losing them.

• The power of a 30-60-90 day re-entry plan to set expectations and prevent burnout.

• Why leadership empathy isn’t just for moms — it benefits every employee facing a life challenge.

• The reality that motherhood sharpens, not dulls, professional capability.

And, of course, we shared a few relatable working mom moments — from breastfeeding during Zoom calls to hiding spit-up during meetings (we’ve all been there!).

Alexa’s work proves that supporting moms at work isn’t a “perk.”
It’s a strategy for sustainable leadership, talent retention, and culture change.

Find Alexa here: https://executivemoms.co/