The backstory

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been laser-focused on my career. From the structured environment of finance to the rollercoaster of start-ups, my commitment to personal and professional growth has remained a constant.

And then I got pregnant.

At the time, I was a VP at a well-known Series C stage tech company in New York City. Company revenue — as well as several people’s livelihoods — depended on me.

For the first time in my career, I felt...