The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever with Neha Ruch

Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha is a trailblazer in reshaping how society views stay-at-home motherhood, offering a voice for ambitious women navigating career pauses or downshifts.

Neha shares her personal journey from brand strategist and Stanford MBA graduate to embracing motherhood full-time. She reflects on the outdated stereotypes she encountered and her mission to catalyze a societal shift through Mother Untitled, a platform empowering women during career pauses.

Highlights include:

• 2:30 -The inspiration behind launching Mother Untitled.
• 7:30 -The motivation to transform her insights into a book.
• 11:45 – What a “power pause” looks like for most women.
• 19:00 – Why granting yourself permission to pause is crucial.
• 21:15 – Navigating doubt and insecurity during a career break.
• 23:00 – Practical strategies for re-entering the workforce with confidence.
• 32:30 – How employers can better support parents choosing career pauses.

Join us for an insightful conversation packed with wisdom and actionable advice for women balancing motherhood and ambition!

Neha’s Links
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/motheruntitled/?hl=en
Mother Untitled – https://www.motheruntitled.com/aboutus
Order her book – https://www.motheruntitled.com/thepowerpause