Happy Mothers Day! To the moms showing up even when the calendar is full and the timing isn’t perfect...this one’s for you. 🌸
I’m taking a little trip down memory lane today on the blog.
Back in early 2020, I almost said no to volunteering at my son Dylan’s middle school for Career Day.
Work was busy, my plate was full, and I’d pulled the classic move of offering to be a “backup” …fully expecting not to be called.
Spoiler alert: I was called.
What followed involved poster boards, a laptop demo, candy bribes, and the very humbling experience of trying to make digital marketing sound cool to 7th & 8th graders all while standing next to a fireman.
When it was over, I asked Dylan how he thought it went. His answer is the whole reason I wrote today’s post.
This Mother’s Day, I’m grateful for the yes I almost didn’t say. 🥰
Full story is on the blog. Link in bio.
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If you are new here...I’m Danielle, a working mom, tech leader with 20+ years in Fortune 500 companies and the creator of Career Insight Studio. I write for working women who want to grow their careers without losing themselves in the process.
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Some things sit on the list for years. Not because you forget about them, but because life keeps filling in the calendar before you get there. 🌷
We finally made it to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival during bloom season. And it was every bit as beautiful as I’d imagined!
One more reason I love my home state 👏
#tulipfestival #pnwlife #workingmom
To the working mom who has ever stress-Googled Easter ideas at 11pm…this one’s for you. 🐣
In today’s post, I’m reflecting on years of Easter holiday hits and misses along with the one working parent lesson that took me waaaay too long to learn.
However you’re celebrating today (big or small, fancy or pajama-clad), I hope you find your version of the holiday magic.
👆Link to full post in bio.
#workingmomlife #parenting #eastersunday
That’s a wrap on the 2026 NFFTY Film Festival in Seattle!
Incredibly energizing to cheer on all of the young emerging filmmakers representing 30 states & 41 countries.
In today’s post, I share a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like stepping into the role of Executive Producer for Mia’s short film titled Cinnamon that premiered on Saturday…a story that hits close to home.
👆Link in bio to read the full post.
Congratulations to @miacullivanfilm and to all of the talented filmmakers who were part of this amazing festival!
#nffty2026
For a long time, I thought “career growth” meant going all in on one path.
One role. One title. One definition of success.
But lately, I’ve been rethinking that.
The idea of a portfolio career has been getting a lot of attention and for good reason. It’s not about piling on more work. It’s about leveraging your skills and interests in a way that makes you more resilient and a lot more energized. Who doesn’t want that?
Earlier this year, I shared a simple 3-step framework I’ve been using to build a portfolio career in a way that supports my core role, not competes with it.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to explore something more (without blowing up what’s already working), this might be a helpful place to start.
You can find the full post at careerinsightstudio.com
The Portfolio Career Blueprint: A 3-Step Framework to Design Yours
#portfoliocareer #womensupportingwomen #personaldevelopment
