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#18: Redefining career, identity and purpose in motherhood with Neha Ruch

July 16, 2025 • Misha Vayner

In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch — founder of The Power Pause (formerly Mother Untitled) and author of the USA Today bestselling book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids — and Come Back Stronger Than Ever.

Neha’s work is transforming how we think about motherhood, ambition, and identity in a world that often asks women to shrink themselves into boxes that no longer fit.

We explore what it means to claim agency, reconnect to self-worth, and expand the narrative for modern mothers — whether you’re working full-time, taking a pause, or figuring it out one step at a time.

This one will resonate deeply if you’ve ever felt caught between “doing it all” and wanting to do it your way.

🔑 Key Takeaways / Topics Covered:

Neha’s journey from Silicon Valley to starting Mother Untitled and why she rebranded to The Power Pause
What it really means to take a career pause — and why it’s often misunderstood
The emotional cost of invisible labor and the pressure to justify your choices as a mom
Why ambition doesn’t go away in motherhood — it just shifts form
The impact of societal judgment and lack of supportive structures (like paid leave and childcare) on working mothers
Powerful reframes for redefining success through each season of motherhood
How to return to work in a way that feels empowered and aligned — not apologetic
Reflections on redefining productivity, ambition, and enoughness in a culture that often measures us by outdated metrics

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