In this episode of Inspire to Lead, host Talia Mashiach sits down with Dr. Aimee Baron, founder and executive director of I Was Supposed to Have a Baby, for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, purpose, and building a nonprofit from personal experience. Aimee shares her journey from a lifelong dream of pediatrics, through the heartbreak of multiple second-trimester miscarriages, to finding new meaning by supporting others facing fertility challenges in the Jewish community.
The discussion explores the realities of career pivots, the emotional toll of loss, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. Aimee opens up about the challenges of leaving medicine, the process of founding a nonprofit, and the importance of community, support, and being open to life's unexpected turns.
03:15 – Aimee 's Early Passion for Pediatrics and Medicine
06:45 – The Reality of Medical Training and Family Life
10:00 – Facing Repeated Loss and Leaving Medicine
18:00 – Speaking Out: Breaking the Silence on Fertility Challenges
22:00 – Volunteering and the Birth of a Nonprofit
28:00 – Building "I Was Supposed to Have a Baby" from the Ground Up
35:00 – Fundraising, Hiring, and Growing a Team
41:00 – Redefining Success: Support Over Outcomes
46:00 – Advice on Difficult Decisions and Listening to Your Gut
52:00 – The Power of Community and Giving Back
58:00 – Aimee 's Superpower and Final Reflections
About Our Guest:
Dr. Aimee Baron is a pediatrician, nonprofit founder, and advocate for those facing fertility challenges. After a successful medical career, Aimee 's personal experiences with loss inspired her to create I Was Supposed to Have a Baby, a platform dedicated to providing emotional support and resources to the Jewish community. Known for her empathy, candor, and commitment to making a difference, Aimee 's work has touched thousands and continues to foster connection,community, and hope.
