Dropping the 9-5: A Working Mom’s Career Pivot with Kaleana Quibell

As a surprise to no one, moms are leaving the workforce. 

A recent article by The Washington Post details how working moms, who helped get the economy back on its feet after the pandemic, are now leaving the workforce because, essentially, they haven’t been given any options to stay by their employers.

Return to work policies, layoffs, and the good ol' motherhood penalty all play systematic roles in a mother's decision to leave the workforce. 

But what happens when the cards are stacked against you and you can't leave?  

In this episode of Good Moms, I sit down with Kaleana Quibell, Founder of Both & Co., a platform dedicated to helping parents navigate career transitions and advocating for more flexible, supportive workplaces. We talk about her bold pivot from Corporate America into consulting, how moms can find more freedom, balance, and fulfillment in their careers, and the steps to take along the way.

Previously the VP of Wellbeing at Sequoia, Kaleana built and scaled employer wellbeing programs for some of the most innovative companies in the world. Today, she works as a go-to-market strategist for companies selling into the employer channel, leveraging her decade of experience in benefits, wellbeing, and HR strategy.

Together, we explore the realities of leaving corporate life, starting a consulting business, and the benefits of schedule flexibility. If you’ve ever wondered how moms successfully transition from office jobs to consulting, create flexible careers, or build businesses that work for both family and professional growth, this episode is for you.

Follow Kaleana on Instagram @bothand.co

Music by Dana Music from Pixabay

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