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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 55 MIN

Balancing career and motherhood: ⁠Leading with heart from a woman in construction | with Jennifer Abernathy

from I am Maria Podcast · host Maria F Valero

In this episode of I Am Maria Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Abernathy to talk about leadership, motherhood, ambition, and what it really looks like to build a successful career in a male-dominated industry without losing yourself in the process.With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Jennifer shares the realities of navigating corporate spaces as a woman, learning to use her voice with confidence, and balancing professional growth with family life and motherhood.This conversation explores the invisible pressure many women carry — the pressure to do it all perfectly — while also redefining success through different seasons of life.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ How to balance career growth and motherhood✨ What it’s like to lead as a woman in construction✨ The importance of finding your voice and setting boundaries✨ Navigating ambition through different life seasons✨ Why community, support, and partnership matterJennifer also shares the tools that help her stay grounded: movement, discipline, vulnerability, communication, and giving herself permission to evolve without guilt.This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to come from pressure or perfection.Sometimes the strongest leaders are the ones who lead with heart.🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe and follow the podcast for more real stories that inspire, support, and transform.---------------------------En este episodio de I Am Maria Podcast, conversamos con Jennifer Abernathy sobre liderazgo, maternidad, ambición y lo que realmente implica construir una carrera exitosa en una industria dominada por hombres sin perderte a ti misma en el proceso.Con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria de la construcción, Jennifer comparte cómo ha sido navegar espacios corporativos siendo mujer, aprender a usar su voz con seguridad y balancear el crecimiento profesional con la vida familiar y la maternidad.Esta conversación explora la presión invisible que muchas mujeres cargan: la necesidad de hacerlo todo perfecto, mientras intentan redefinir el éxito en diferentes etapas de la vida.En este episodio descubrirás:✨ Cómo balancear carrera profesional y maternidad✨ Qué significa liderar siendo mujer en la construcción✨ La importancia de encontrar tu voz y poner límites✨ Cómo navegar la ambición en diferentes temporadas de vida✨ Por qué la comunidad y el apoyo son fundamentalesJennifer también comparte las herramientas que la ayudan a mantenerse centrada: movimiento, disciplina, vulnerabilidad, comunicación y permitirse evolucionar sin culpa.Este episodio es un recordatorio de que el liderazgo no tiene que venir desde la presión o la perfección.Muchas veces, las personas más fuertes son las que lideran desde el corazón.🎙️ Si este episodio resonó contigo, suscríbete y sigue el podcast para más historias reales que inspiran, acompañan y transforman.

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