From Launching Tech Products to Empowering Working Mothers | Mary Sheehan

In this episode of Uncomfortable Pivots, host Madhuri Murlikrishnan speaks with Mary Sheehan, Senior Manager of product marketing leader at Adobe and creator of Propel Yourself, a growing platform.While Mary continues to thrive as a product marketing leader, her most meaningful pivot has been reclaiming agency as a working mother and building a community that empowers women to do the same. In this conversation, she shares how motherhood reshaped her definition of leadership, pushed her to confront the fear of failure, and inspired her to create a space where working moms can navigate career growth with intention and self-trust.This episode explores community building, and the inner work required to lead, not from exhaustion or expectation, but from clarity. It’s a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t disappear with motherhood; it evolves.A thoughtful listen for working mothers, leaders, and anyone seeking to build a career that aligns with who they are becoming.0:00 - Introduction to the episode 2:22 - About Mary Sheehan3:44 - About Propel Yourself community9:30 - What it is to be a mother of one vs. two16:08 - Mary Sheehan role models 22:57 - Balancing authenticity with being accepted25:30 - Turning point in her journey29:00 - Giving internal permission32:39 - Closing and opening chapters 36:00 - End of the podcast___Follow for more:IG: https://www.instagram.com/flutetheory?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flutetheory?_r=1&_t=ZP-91koiypxKznLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flutetheory/___✅ About Flute Theory.The Uncomfortable Pivots is a podcast about the moments that change us — the pauses, the doubts, and the decisions we make when staying comfortable no longer feels right.Hosted by Madhuri Murlikrishnan and inspired by her book The Prize in the Price of Getting Uncomfortable, this channel features honest conversations around career pivots, identity shifts, purpose, and personal reinvention. Each episode dives into real stories of people who chose growth over familiarity and clarity over comfort.If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or quietly feeling stuck in the middle, this space is for you. Subscribe for thoughtful, human conversations that help you move forward — even when the path feels uncertain.