In this episode, Spencer, a working mom and leader, shares her honest journey of balancing career ambition and motherhood, from stepping away from the workforce to raise her kids to reentering and accelerating her career in leadership. She opens up about the sacrifices, identity shifts, and self-doubt that can come with being a working mom, while highlighting the power of authenticity, clear boundaries, supportive leadership, and community. Ultimately, it’s a conversation about redefining success, giving yourself grace, and realizing that pursuing both family and professional fulfillment isn’t a weakness, it’s part of raising stronger, better humans.
“Set boundaries early and be steadfast about the boundaries that you’re going to put in place.” – Spencer Pierce
What We’ll Cover:
- The identity shift between career and motherhood, and why you can’t go back to who you were
- The pressure to “catch up” after stepping away, and why it’s the wrong mindset
- The guilt behind “doing both”… and the truth no one says out loud
- Why boundaries aren’t optional when you return, they’re essential
- The silent pressure working moms carry (and how it shows up at work)
- The difference supportive leaders make in a working mom’s career trajectory
- Why working moms aren’t just balancing more, they’re building better humans
About Spencer Pierce:
With over 15 years of experience across technology, marketing, professional services, and healthcare, Spencer is a strategic HR leader who helps organizations turn talent into a powerful driver of growth. She specializes in building high-impact development programs, leading large-scale organizational change, and navigating complex M&A integrations while protecting people and culture. By combining people analytics with clear storytelling, she helps leaders understand key drivers like retention, performance, and engagement so they can make smarter decisions that strengthen teams and fuel sustainable business growth. Outside of work, Spencer enjoys painting, writing, and reading.
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