52. Abbe Large | Respect, Understand, Appreciate: Lessons on Life, Work, and Motherhood from Abbe Large

Working moms, don't miss this inspiring episode. Angela Tait chats with Abbe Large, a financial advisor and mom whose youngest just turned 18, as she shares powerful lessons on balancing career, family, and self. From teaching respect, understanding, and appreciation at home to leading with heart at work, Abbe's story offers practical wisdom and encouragement for every mom striving to do it all. Listen in to feel empowered, recharged, and reminded that growth and balance are possible in every season of motherhood.   "The grass is not greener on the other side, it's greener where you water it. And I water the hell out of my life and my relationships. I work at it, respect, understand, appreciate all of that." - Abbe Large   Highlights working moms will relate to: You can do both — career and motherhood. Abbe shows that being a professional and a present mom is possible when you define your own balance and let go of perfection. "Decide first." Her mantra: you don't wait for permission to set your schedule — you decide what works for you, your family, and your career. It's okay to ask for help. "It takes a village" isn't just a saying — it's a survival strategy. Abbe proves there's no shame in outsourcing what drains you. Self-care isn't selfish. Mondays were her "me days" to recharge — because when mom isn't happy, nobody is. Respect. Understand. Appreciate. (RUA) — three words she ingrained in her kids that apply just as powerfully in leadership and the workplace. Home is your first business. Treat your family life with the same intention, teamwork, and communication you'd give to a thriving company. Failing forward is growth. Abbe reminds moms that failure isn't the opposite of success — it's the path to it. Be kind to yourself. Her message to her younger self — "I love you" — is a reminder that every mom deserves grace and self-acceptance. Run toward the storm. Like the buffalo metaphor she shares, facing challenges head-on shortens the struggle and builds resilience. Own your power. Her affirmation — "I'm Abbe f***ing Large" — captures the confidence every working mom deserves to embody. About Abbe Large: Forbes Top Financial Security Professional, financial service veteran, and Lenox Advisors Managing Director; Abbe F. Large. Abbe is a passionate advocate for families navigating tough financial circumstances, a task she intimately knows having personally experienced the financial complexities when her father battled pancreatic cancer. Her focus has always been on offering expertise in protection products, estate planning, and emphasizing the importance of life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. Connect with Angela:   Book a Meeting: https://calendly.com/talenttrek/prescreen   Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/   Check out my Website: http://www.angelatait.com Buy a copy of The Human Capital Playbook on Amazon! This book will teach you how to hire, inspire, and retain employees in your business: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PMTFQB