This episode explores the realities of modern motherhood through the lens of leadership, ambition, and support. Ciara, a senior IT leader, business owner, and military spouse, shares how life as a military spouse, mother of young kids, and corporate leaders forced her to rethink productivity, delegation, and the invisible mental load many women carry. From building systems at home to empowering teams at work, she explains why asking for help, creating flexibility, and trusting women to lead can transform both family life and the workplace. At its core, the conversation is a powerful reminder that mothers don’t have to do everything alone—and that investing in support can unlock the freedom to thrive both professionally and personally.
“It’s also important to be the person that I want my children to emulate. Showing them what good looks like, that you can be a mom, that you can pursue your passions, that you can be a badass leader in the corporate world, whatever you want to do. Guess what? You can do it.” – Ciara Skiles
What You’ll Learn:
- The kind of career move most people don’t see coming—and don’t talk about
- Leaving a leadership role before burnout forces the decision
- What it actually looks like to build multiple income streams as a working mom
- The invisible mental load and why outsourcing isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategy
- Leading high-performing remote teams without micromanaging or losing connection
- The identity shift that happens when you stop chasing “should” and start choosing alignment
- Why investing in yourself isn’t selfish, it needs to be the standard
About Ciara Skiles:
Ciara Skiles is a senior leader in consulting, founder of Plaît, and a proud military spouse navigating the beautiful chaos of career and motherhood. She leads high-performing teams by day and is building a brand designed to better support moms in early childhood. As a mom of two young children, Ciara is passionate about helping women thrive at home and at work—without sacrificing ambition, style, or themselves.
Connect with Ciara:
Website: http://www.madetoplait.com/
Linkedin: Ciara Skiles
Instagram: @madetoplaite
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