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Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Power Pause
How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
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Neha Ruch's "The Power Pause" offers guidance and support for parents, particularly mothers, who are considering a career break after having children.
The book challenges societal norms and expectations surrounding stay-at-home parenting, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and rediscovering passions during this time.
It provides practical strategies for planning a career break, managing finances, and building a supportive community.
The book also addresses the emotional and identity shifts that often accompany parenthood, offering tools and resources to navigate these transitions.
Ultimately, "The Power Pause" aims to empower parents to view a career break not as a setback but as an opportunity for self-discovery and a stronger return to work.
The book challenges societal norms and expectations surrounding stay-at-home parenting, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and rediscovering passions during this time.
It provides practical strategies for planning a career break, managing finances, and building a supportive community.
The book also addresses the emotional and identity shifts that often accompany parenthood, offering tools and resources to navigate these transitions.
Ultimately, "The Power Pause" aims to empower parents to view a career break not as a setback but as an opportunity for self-discovery and a stronger return to work.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by Bob Safian as the author of the book, discussing career pauses and their impact on individuals and society.
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Redefining work-life balance, with Neha Ruch
Mentioned as a new book by Naya Roach about the trend of millennial moms starting businesses.
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🙋♀️ “Power Pause” — Millennial Moms-preneurs. KFC vs Dave’s Hot Chicken. Vibe Coding’s AI drama.
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Jenna Kutcher as an interactive guide that helps women view stay-at-home motherhood as a powerful, professional evolution.
Jenna Kutcher as an interactive guide that helps women view stay-at-home motherhood as a powerful, professional evolution.
889: How to Take a Career Break Without Losing Your Ambition (or Identity)
Mentioned by Dr. Mona Amin as a guide for navigating career breaks and downshifts after having children.
How to Navigate Career Pauses and Balance Family Life with Intentionality
Mentioned by Neha Roosh, who wrote the book.
February 8, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode
