Between Peaks 01: Strategies for Professional Women Starting a Family

How do you balance the desire to grow a career with the decision to start a family? In this debut episode of Between Peaks, we dive into the real stories of women who’ve navigated this question in different ways. You’ll hear real stories from and about women who: Chose to start a family first, and then pursued their careers. Built career experience and timed family planning around career development milestones. Took things as they came—embracing the unpredictability of timing. Through these candid conversations, we explore what each path looks like in practice—the challenges, the unexpected wins, and the lessons learned along the way. Our message is simple: there isn’t one “right” order. Whether you lead with family, career, or simply figure it out as you go, it’s possible to find success and fulfillment on both fronts. Listen as we tackle the question When is the right time? and discuss the encouraging answer: your time can be the right time.