Lilian's #MBAMama Thoughts

It truly takes a village to raise and care for your child. Be kind to yourself and don’t forget to enjoy the present.

Nazik's #MBAMama Thoughts

I used to feel very guilty for taking some afternoons off at work to make it to my son's belt testing/dentist appointment/[fill in the blank]. I used to feel even more guilty for spending a lot of time working/studying/travelling for business away from children. But that's not what I want my life to be about and definitely not the model that I want my children to follow. So I am learning constantly to give myself credit for everything that I'm doing and enjoy being both a professional and a mom. That's a single lesson I want to teach my children - follow for your dream, but don't forget to enjoy the ride.

Aishwarya's #MBAMama Thoughts

The best thing I learned was to turn what was different about me into an advantage. Whether it was being a woman in computer engineering, where I used my empathy and relationship-building skills to be promoted to tech lead, or in business school, where having a child provided me opportunities to form meaningful connections with mentors, sponsors and potential employers. I was already pretty efficient with my time before school, but adopted the Pareto principle as my motto in school - recognizing I won't get everything done, so only prioritize the work and relationships that would provide me meaning and joy.

Stacy's #MBAMama Thoughts

Much of the time we feel tired not because we are doing too much but because we are doing too little of what makes you come alive. Focus on the stuff that lights you up, and you will be more energized to do it "all".

Some days are better and more productive than others but you just keep moving, keep chipping away. How do you get started? You just start. Take one step and then another and soon you have built something.

Monique's #MBAMama Thoughts

In retail, being a mom is a bonus- it gives you access to how the consumer with children thinks. Use that to your advantage.

Valerie's #MBAMama Thoughts

You have to set your own boundaries to manage having a successful career and devote time to your family. Business school gave me the flexibility to devote time to my daughter without being tied to a strict schedule and constant travel, but this isn't necessarily the case when you go back to work. Prioritizing my family above all has helped me understand and set my own personal boundaries of what work-life balance means to me, and understand what, where and when, do I have to devote time to different aspects of my life to continue to grow personally and professionally.

Tech Marketing is a great industry/function combination for career moms. It provides a space where you can think strategically to shape a product, project, or campaign and drive impact, without having to put in 12+ hour work days. The flexibility and agility of tech companies allows you to work at your own pace, wherever you are, and balance work and family. This is a great environment to work at, in particular for career moms who have small kids that need extra attention, care, and might get sick often.

Jennifer's #MBAMama Thoughts

Make the sacrifices early and invest to reap the rewards later.

Megan's #MBAMama Thoughts

My daughters are always watching and learning from me. If I make them proud, nothing else matters.

Don't wait for anything to be handed to you; go out and take what you deserve.

LaToya's #MBAMama Thoughts

Serenity is key. There is so much I cannot change and I just have to roll with it. Learning to master the obsessive vs chill vibe at work & at home has been a delicate dance.