For 23 years, gender equality has been my mission. I worked as an international gender expert for the empowerment of women in conflict zones. I trained women to manage conflict, build community, and access financial independence. I consulted on gender equality for international organizations. But when I became a mother 10 years ago everything I believed about gender equality went out the window. I found myself lost in how to balance the roles of a career woman and mother. Despite advanced education and training in gender equality, I had a deep seeded thought that my worth came from being a servant to others' needs. In reality, the gender expert was acting unequally at home and work.
 
I became determined to change this zero-sum game to a win-win, for myself and other women. I stopped thinking it is my responsibility to meet everybody’s needs and wants. At home, I dropped the role of the servant. At work, I stopped playing by outdated rules and designed my career. Now work supports both our financial well-being and our family life.
 

And, I coach moms who over-serve and under-earn to being powerhouse at work and home.