Becoming a mom can completely change how you see yourself, especially if your identity was built around career achievement. In this episode, Emily talks with Aparna Kumar Boehm, a working mom coach and former tech leader, about redefining success and ambition after motherhood.

They discuss what happens when perfectionism collides with parenting, why it’s hard to let go of control, and how to rebuild confidence and clarity when the old version of “success” no longer fits. Aparna also shares real strategies for sharing responsibilities at home, letting go of guilt, and finding peace in imperfection.

Aparna and Emily get into:

• Why many working women experience an identity crisis after becoming mothers
• How to redefine success when career goals no longer fit your values
• The power of asking for help and sharing household responsibilities
• What it means to release perfectionism and embrace “good enough”
• How moms can model healthy balance for future generations

Tune in to feel validated in your experiences juggling the chaos of working mom life, and learn how to embrace this new version of your identity.

🔗 Connect with Aparna:

Instagram: @aparna_kumar_boehm

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