Carrying It All: The Roles We Play

In this powerful episode of In Real Life, we kick off our new series, The Roles We Play, with a conversation that’s as grounding as it is inspiring. Our guest — someone close to my life — is a global private equity executive, single mother, and multi-time cancer survivor who shares what it really means to carry it all.We talk about ambition, solo parenting, and the quiet strength it takes to lead through hard seasons — but also about sustainability. As women, we’re so often told to push through, to do more, to be more. But today's guest offers a rare kind of clarity: how to create a life that won’t burn you out. Her insight is practical, honest, and a reminder that strength isn’t just about surviving — it’s about choosing what’s worth carrying in the first place.