WorkParty Why You Don’t Need to Have Children to Live a Fulfilled Life—With Keltie Knight
Sep 13, 2023
TV personality Keltie Knight shares her hot take on not needing children for a fulfilled life. She discusses the changing narrative around not having kids and the challenges faced by working mothers. The episode also covers the importance of investing in education, dealing with imposter syndrome, setting boundaries in work relationships, and the ups and downs of success.
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Workplaces Praise But Don't Support Parents
- Keltie observes workplaces praise parenthood but often fail to support mothers long-term.
- She argues the structural realities make balancing top-level career and parenting extremely hard.
Pregnancy, Miscarriage, And Relief
- Keltie experienced a 2019 pregnancy that ended in miscarriage and interpreted it as a decision made for her.
- She felt relief after the miscarriage, honest about complex emotions.
Pitch With 80% Readiness
- Use the 80% rule: prepare enough to pitch but avoid over-perfecting before testing.
- Let audience feedback refine the idea instead of pre-answering every question.