Career & Motherhood: Real Stories, Authentic Insights

A working mom's guide to navigating career, family, and personal growth.
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The struggle for working moms is real.

Do you find yourself constantly pushing to be a superstar as a working mom? We see you.  Welcome to Career Insight Studio: a growing community of women navigating the intersection of motherhood and career. No prescribed paths, no one-size-fits-all solutions. Just real, raw and unfiltered support.

From career and personal insights to individual mentoring, we’ve got something for you!

Career

No More Fake News: How to Stop the Stories Hijacking Your Confidence at Work

Ever walked into a meeting with a voice in your head suggesting you don’t belong? It feels convincing, but it’s rarely grounded in fact. More often, it’s your brain filling in uncertainty with a story that skipped basic fact-checking. In this post, I share a simple three-step reframe to interrupt the pattern and replace it with something more useful so you can show up with more clarity and confidence.

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Family and Parenting

Easter Hits, Misses & What Actually Made It Magical

Easter (and holiday’s in general) have a way of bringing out our inner overachiever…the Pinterest-perfect baskets, the coordinated outfits, the fancy brunches that seemed better in theory than in execution. Looking back on years of Easter hits, misses, and one very memorable basket collapse, the real magic was never in the production. It was in the chaos, the laughter, and being present.

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Career

From Script to Big Screen: A Small Role in Something Meaningful

A fancy title, a lot of snacks for a film crew, and one unforgettable premiere. In this post, I share what my role as “Executive Producer” on a short film actually looked like, and why saying yes to something outside your day job might be one of the most practical ways to build a more meaningful, energizing portfolio career.

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About

Danielle Cullivan

Founder

Hey there! I’m a working mom of two great kids, with a long career in tech. Coffee is my fuel, and I’m all about personal and professional growth. Life should be easier and more purposeful, right? That’s why I created this blog – a destination for working moms who want to love their life and career. We’ve got one precious life, so let’s make the most of it together. Ready to dive in?

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Three months into 2026 and I’m officially a fan of the Big A## Calendar by @jesseitzler
Back in January I decided to try the idea of mapping the entire year visually as an experiment. 
Turns out, seeing all 12 months at once is a surprisingly powerful way to plan with intention (and maybe stop overbooking my future self).
Nine months still to go…so if you’ve been curious, it’s definitely not too late to start.
If you want the backstory, head to the Career Insight Studio blog and search: “What Happens When You Plan 2026 the Jesse Itzler Way.”
#workingmom #bigasscalendar #worklife