Jarrett says having her daughter was a wakeup call, and that looking down at Laura
made her realize she was not satisfied professionally. She wanted something more and wanted an
environment where she could thrive—without having to act like motherhood was some secret
mission.
When the company you're growing feels like raising another baby, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two titles—mama and entrepreneur—but you can succeed in both.
"I definitely witnessed prior to having kids that moms were just so effective at managing their time, having perspective, understanding what was an emergency," says Beauchamp.
Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.
