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Mina Brower on Balancing Career, Motherhood, and Dreams
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Mina Brower shares her journey from Mexican-American immigrant to lawyer to author, highlighting how her postpartum therapy led her to rediscover her passion for writing and create a fantasy novel.
• Immigrating to America with her family and serving as a childhood translator and advocate
• Pursuing law while harboring a passion for writing fiction since childhood
• Finding her voice through writing during postpartum therapy after struggling with infertility
• Creating a fantasy novel featuring a PhD student heroine who must decide whether to embrace her magical legacy
• Balancing motherhood, career, and creative pursuits with supportive partnership
• Breaking generational patterns around mental health and self-care
• Recognizing that "if you can't fill your own cup, you are no good to your children"
• Understanding that the corporate world isn't designed for mothers, requiring creative solutions
• Finding your voice after trauma and transforming grief into creativity
Pre-order Mina Brower's fantasy novel, releasing June 30th! Visit our episode description for links to pre-order and connect with Mina on social media.
https://www.minabrowerbooks.com/
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1. Welcome to Mina Brower's Story (00:00:00)
2. Immigrant Experience and Early Advocacy (00:06:15)
3. From Lawyer to Author: Postpartum Journey (00:12:40)
4. Finding Balance: Marriage and Motherhood (00:21:43)
5. The Birth of a Fantasy Novel (00:28:31)
6. Mental Health and Breaking Generational Patterns (00:35:43)
7. The Power of Women's Authentic Voices (00:41:53)
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