Play, Pivot, Prosper with Monica Linstad

Most women don’t plan to reinvent their life during a global crisis.Monica Linstad didn’t either.But in 2020, when the world shut down and childcare providers were left scrambling, Monica chose something bold: to trust herself and start from scratch.This week on The Reinvention By Design Podcast, Monica shares how she went from running a traditional childcare business to building Learn, Play, Explore — a growing platform that serves parents, educators, and little ones with hands-on learning strategies that actually work.But this episode isn’t about early education.It’s about what happens when women stop outsourcing their decisions and start creating from within.💬 Here’s what we talk about:* How a pandemic pivot turned into a business rooted in passion* The power of play — for kids and adults* Why you don’t have to wait for permission to start something new* The exact moment Monica realized, “I can figure this out on my own”* What trusting yourself really looks like in business and lifeThis isn’t a story about overnight success.It’s a story about inner authority, experimentation, and letting reinvention be messy and meaningful.If you’re navigating your own transition — whether it’s in your business, your motherhood, or your identity — I promise this conversation will leave you feeling less alone.🎧 Listen now: https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/podcast📸 Follow Monica: https://learnplayexplore.com or @learn.play.explore_ on InstagramPS: Want more conversations like this?Inside my monthly membership, Aligned Living, we explore real-life reinvention through the lens of Human Design — with coaching, resources, and support for building a life that feels like you.Get the details here → https://alignedbyhumandesign.com/membership Get full access to Reinvention by Design at jennycotten.substack.com/subscribe