Jillian Rothe on Courageous Pivots, Building with Purpose, and Trusting the Leap (Part 1)

Send us Fan MailIn the first part of a two-part series on When She Pivots, co-hosts Cassie and Lauren sit down with Jillian Rothe—engineer, former corporate executive, mom of three kids, and founder of MilkWorx, a lay it flat breast milk storage product, as well as a women-focused warehouse, fulfillment, and coaching business.Jillian opens up about her journey balancing a high-level engineering career abroad and family life, all while quietly building MilkWorx—born from her own challenges as a new mom seeking better breast milk storage solutions.She also touches on an unexpected career pivot—a sudden corporate layoff that accelerated her move into full-time entrepreneurship, which will be explored in depth in Part 2.This episode dives deep into the mindset shifts and strategies Jillian used to navigate these demands, including:Cultivating resilience and deep self-trust through uncertain timesStructuring time intentionally to balance work, motherhood, and business buildingStaying connected with her partner amid changeThe critical role of community, mentorship, and supportJillian’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the foundation for your biggest leap is laid long before the moment you actually pivot—and that courage, trust, and mindset are your most important tools along the way.🔗 Learn more about Jillian and her work: jillianrothe.carrd.co 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @mymilkworx#MessyMiddle, #WomenWhoPivot, #MidlifeMoms, #MomBurnout, #LifePivot, #CareerChange, #WomenSupportingWomen, #PodcastLife, #WhenShePivots #CassieAndLauren