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The Truth About: Career Pauses with Neha Ruch
Send us a textNeha Ruch—founder and author of The Power Pause, formerly known as Mother Untitled and recent guest on The Drew Barrymore Show—joins Sam and Zara to talk about one of the biggest third-rail topics in motherhood today: what happens when ambitious women choose to pause their careers.They cover everything from postnups and financial planning to the emotional rollercoaster of second babies, postpartum anxiety, and why the “trad wife” narrative is a distraction from what really matters. Neha doesn’t sugarcoat anything—she reclaims stay-at-home motherhood as a powerful, intentional choice, not...
2025-08-11
57 min
Tidy Tidbits
#20 - Why Slowing Down Might Be the Smartest Back-to-School Move You Make
A Tidy Take with Neha Ruch - If life feels like a nonstop to-do list—coffee in one hand, phone in the other—and the idea of slowing down makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many of us worry that pausing will mean falling behind.That’s why I sat down with Neha Ruch (@neha_ruch -IG and Neha Ruch -Substack), writer, mom, and author of The Power Pause. Neha knows the pressure to keep going, but she also knows that intentional pauses can become a secret weapon for clarity, focus, and growth.In this epi...
2025-08-09
05 min
Gems and Friends
13. Gems & Neha Ruch
Maddie sat down with Neha Ruch of The Power Pause to talk ambition, identity, and why pressing pause on your career doesn’t mean losing your drive. From redefining success in motherhood to resisting the pressure to monetize every hobby, this one’s for anyone navigating a non-linear path. We loved every second — and we think you will too.Episode links HERE. For more:Follow @gemsandfriendspodcast on Instagram!Follow Nan @nan.philip and Maddie @gemsIloved Subscribe & leave us a comment or review!
2025-08-07
55 min
Almost 30
786. The Modern Woman’s Guide to Motherhood AND Career Success (Yes, you can have both)
In this episode, Neha Ruch—creator of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life, and author of The Power Pause—redefines what success looks like for the modern woman navigating career, motherhood, and everything in between. Ahead, Neha + Lindsey dive deep into the emotional journey of taking a “power pause”—that season where you choose yourself, your family, and your wellness, without apology. Neha shares her own story + the surprising myths that keep women stuck in stereotypes about “having it all.” From radical self-acceptance to practical scr...
2025-08-05
1h 19
Bossed Up
The Power Pause: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home Mom
Let’s explore identity and ambition through the lens of caregiving and career.I’ve talked a lot this year about settling into my “baby-making era,” working full-time while raising a toddler and an infant in this tumultuous time of trad wives and girl bosses. There’s a concerning disconnect between what women want and what society thinks of those desires. Joining me to talk about all this is Neha Ruch, founder of The Power Pause and author of the USA Today bestselling book of the same name.Neha is a marketing professional who stepped back from...
2025-08-05
38 min
My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani
Is It Time for You to Take a Pause? with Neha Ruch
Many women take career pauses when they have children. But Neha Ruch – author of The Power Pause – wants you to know that there are so many other times and reasons to consider a pause. Perhaps a family member needs care. Perhaps you need time to explore where you want to go next in your career. Neha tells Reshma how to prepare for a pause, what to do on your pause, and how to set yourself up for success when you return back to the workforce. Follow Neha @neha_ruch on Instagram. You can follow our host...
2025-07-30
41 min
Career Slay
Power Pause ft. Neha Ruch
Does your ambition fade when you downshift your career to make room for motherhood?In this episode of the Career Slay Podcast, host Kelly Poquiz Burke interviews Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of the bestselling book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha discusses her journey of redefining success and ambition for women, particularly those navigating motherhood and career pauses. She also shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced in her career, and how she transformed her career break into a powerful mo...
2025-07-17
42 min
Your Well Life by Misha Vayner
#18: Redefining career, identity and purpose in motherhood with Neha Ruch
In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch — founder of The Power Pause (formerly Mother Untitled) and author of the USA Today bestselling book, The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids — and Come Back Stronger Than Ever.Neha’s work is transforming how we think about motherhood, ambition, and identity in a world that often asks women to shrink themselves into boxes that no longer fit.We explore what it means to claim agency, reconnect to self-worth, and expand the narrative for modern mothers — whether you’re working full-time, taking a pause, o...
2025-07-16
1h 07
The Millionaire Mother
The Power Pause: Why Rebranding the Motherhood & Career Conversation Matters with Neha Ruch
What if pressing pause on your career isn’t the end—but the beginning of becoming more fully you? In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch—founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause—to explore what it means to hold ambition and motherhood in the same breath. Neha shares her deeply personal story of stepping off the traditional career ladder after Stanford Business School, embracing full-time motherhood, and birthing a movement to rebrand what it means to be a “stay-at-home mom.” Together, we unpack the emotional nuances of downshifting, the power of red...
2025-07-02
46 min
Landlines with Allison Williams
Parenthood: Who Am I Now? (w/ Neha Ruch)
How can we balance all of our 'selves' and learn to navigate multiple identities after becoming a parent? In this episode we discuss the changes that our self-perception underwent after giving birth, and speak openly about what was lost and what was gained. We're then joined by author and entrepeneur Neha Ruch (The Power Pause) on how to empower ourselves and reframe this shift.Guest: Neha RuchFollow Landlines on Instagram!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.Advertise on Landlines via Gumball.fm.See Pr...
2025-06-30
55 min
Things No One Tells You
Making the Most of a Power Pause with Neha Ruch
I’ve talked to a lot of women about their careers—but what Neha Ruch said about “nailing the dismount” when leaving a job? That stuck with me, and I knew I wanted to learn more.In this episode, Neha, the founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, opens up about the quiet grief of stepping back from work, the invisible expectations placed on modern mothers, and the mindset shifts that helped her, and thousands of others, reclaim their career and life narrative on their own terms. She and I dive into the real stuff: t...
2025-06-26
1h 02
The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business
How to Take a Career Break Without Losing Your Ambition (or Identity)
Ever feel like hitting pause on your career to raise a family is like pulling the emergency brake on your dreams? Well, what if that “pause” is actually a power move? Today I’m chatting with Neha Ruch: founder of Mother Untitled, the groundbreaking platform that’s changing the way we think about ambition, motherhood, and career breaks. Her debut book, The Power Pause, is an interactive guide helping women view stay-at-home motherhood as a powerful, professional evolution. If you’ve ever wrestled with stepping away from your career or wondered how to make a comeback t...
2025-06-23
51 min
Work Unscripted
The Power Pause: Redefining Motherhood, Career, and Ambition with Neha Ruch
For many, parenthood includes hitting pause on your career. But does it have to impact your professional identity? On this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, to explore how intentional career breaks for motherhood can redefine ambition, purpose, and professional fulfillment.Neha shares her own journey of stepping away from a thriving career to prioritize motherhood, facing societal pushback, and eventually finding deep meaning and renewed ambition. Together, they discuss practical strategies for maintaining professional...
2025-06-18
48 min
Originate Now: Transform How You Create
Ditch the Labels: How to Create and Redefine Who You Are Beyond Your Job Title
If you’ve ever identified mostly with your job title or creative output, this episode is for you!This week on Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself beyond professional roles.It’s time to break free from labels and redefine who you are on your own terms, so you can create from a place of authenticity.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Why creatives often tie their worth to their roles and titles, and how it can leave you feeling lost...
2025-06-17
10 min
Moms Ask Why
Redefining Motherhood, Work, and Worth with Neha Ruch
What if pressing pause on your career might be the most powerful move you ever make as a mother? We chat with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of THE POWER PAUSE. In this episode, we talk about navigating a career pause and reclaiming space for mothers in a culture obsessed with productivity. We explore topics like:What if your partner isn’t supportive of your career pause?How to let go of the need for new labels as a motherWhy choosing to stay at home with your kids will empowered you in ways you...
2025-06-11
45 min
Get Well, Better: Health and Wellness Reimagined
22. Why Taking a Break From Work Might Be the Best Career Move with Neha Ruch
Can women take a career pause without losing their ambition—or themselves?Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled – a platform dedicated to supporting women navigating career pauses and caregiving with clarity, confidence, and ambition – explores the deeply personal and often unspoken challenges modern mothers face today. Neha opens up about her own journey leaving a high-powered tech career to become a full-time parent—and how that decision sparked a redefinition of what success truly means. She shares the emotional complexity of motherhood, letting go of guilt around childcare and building a support system for your children...
2025-06-10
49 min
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks
The Power Pause: Redefining Ambition in Motherhood with Neha Ruch
When Neha Ruch left her high-powered career to become a stay-at-home mom, she didn’t see it as stepping back—she saw it as stepping into something deeper. In this episode, Neha, founder of The Power Pause and author of the book by the same name, shares how embracing a career pause led her to a more grounded, intentional version of ambition. She talks candidly about identity shifts in motherhood, the surprising ways her family has grown from her presence at home, and how we can all challenge hustle culture in favor of something more meaningful. This is a conv...
2025-06-03
39 min
The Big Story
The Power Pause: how a career detour can have major impact
For years, we’ve been programmed to view hustle culture as the norm, and one’s ability to navigate it as the definition of success.Throw parenthood into the equation and you’ve got the recipe for a juggling act that is always being judged. So what happens when people, specifically mothers, take a purposeful pause from their traditional career path to focus on other priorities like family or personal growth?In this episode of The Big Story, host Melanie Ng speaks with the founder and CEO of Mother Untitled and author of the new book “...
2025-05-29
19 min
The Motherkind Podcast
Work Series: The Truth About Stepping Back from your career — And Coming Back even Stronger, with Neha Ruch
Welcome back to our special series on work and motherhood. Here's something we don't talk about enough: the vast majority of ambitious, educated women will pause or shift their careers for a season while raising children, and not because they're giving up, but because they're playing the long game. In fact, 1 in 3 women will fully pause; 1 in 2 will downshift; and 90% will eventually return to the workforce. So these old labels of working and stay at home mum just don't fit anymore. The reality is far more fluid than that. And there's a new wave of mothers who...
2025-05-29
42 min
the tara bixby podcast
163. Neha Ruch: How to pause your career post-kids and come back stronger than ever.
If you’re a momma who wants to hit pause on your career to be home with your little one, this episode is for you. Today, Neha Ruch is hanging out with us to give you all the tips and tricks on how to hit pause on your career post-kids and come back stronger than ever when you’re ready. Neha is a thought leader, influencer, speaker, author of The Power Pause, and momma of two. She’s also the founder of Motherhood Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. Her work at Mother...
2025-05-27
48 min
Motherhood Intended
Using Technology to Support Your Postpartum Journey With Sarah Trott
In today's episode, Jacqueline has a conversation with Sarah Trott—tech executive, mom of three, and creator of the Fourth Trimester Podcast—to explore the crucial yet often overlooked postpartum period. They dive deep into how technology can compliment, not replace, the support new parents need, and Sarah shares the inspiration and utility behind her latest project, Hello Gaia, an AI-powered, trustworthy parenting resource tool. With warmth, candor, and a wealth of lived and learned experience, Sarah empowers moms to plan their fourth trimester with intention, resources, and confidence.What you'll learn:Why creating a fourth trim...
2025-05-10
49 min
Mom To MORE
Taking Her Power Pause: A Conversation with Neha Ruch
In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Neha Ruch, a visionary redefining the narrative around motherhood, ambition, and career. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, a platform empowering ambitious women who choose to pause or downshift their careers for family life. A Stanford MBA and former brand strategist, she launched Mother Untitled in 2017 to dignify the caregiving years and reframe career breaks. Her debut book, The Power Pause, is already making waves for its empowering take on modern motherhood and identity. Tune in as Sharon and Neha unpack the s...
2025-05-05
38 min
50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards
Choosing What Matters Most with Neha Ruch
What if the boldest career move you ever made was stepping away? Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power of Pause, joins Carl to unpack the layered experience of pausing a high-powered career to prioritize family — and rediscover a deeper sense of self.Neha shares her journey as the daughter of Indian immigrants, growing up acutely aware of financial insecurity and the privilege of choice. She opens up about the clarity she found in early motherhood, the liberation in presence over productivity, and how she reframed staying home not as a...
2025-04-23
1h 11
Struggle Care
139: Pausing Your Career to Stay at Home (A Resource for Women Who Aren't Tradwives)
In this episode of Struggle Care, host KC Davis speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause. Together, they explore the reality of modern motherhood, particularly for women who decide—or feel compelled—to pause their careers to care for their children. This conversation addresses the outdated stereotypes of stay-at-home moms and offers empowering, practical insights for navigating this unique chapter with confidence and clarity.Show Highlights: Neha’s personal story behind writing The Power Pause What the “tradwife” movement misses—and who this book is really for Why "sta...
2025-04-21
48 min
Voices of Your Village
331- Beyond the 9-to-5: Rethinking Work and Parenthood with Neha Ruch
You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Neha Ruch. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women embracing family life. As a thought leader, influencer, and sought -after speaker, Neha's work is shifting the narrative around stay -at -home motherhood, empowering women to find confidence and purpose in their parenting journey. Her book, The Power Pause: How To Plan A Career Break After Kids - And Come Back Stronger Than Ever offers powerful insights for those navigating career pauses and identity shifts. I loved chatting with Neha...
2025-04-10
1h 14
Conversations with Cam
294: Reframing Career Pauses and Navigating Identity as a Mother with Neha Ruch
In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch, author of "The Power Pause," to discuss rebranding stay-at-home motherhood and navigating the complex world of work-life balance. We explore the concept of the "power pause," challenging outdated stereotypes, and finding fulfillment in both career and family life. Neha shares her personal journey, from her corporate career to embracing motherhood, and offers insights on how women can reframe their choices without shame or penalty.Key Takeaway / Points:The "power pause" as a rebranding of stay-at-home motherhoodChallenging outdated stereotypes about working...
2025-04-02
1h 02
Conversations with Cam
294: Reframing Career Pauses and Navigating Identity as a Mother with Neha Ruch
In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch, author of "The Power Pause," to discuss rebranding stay-at-home motherhood and navigating the complex world of work-life balance. We explore the concept of the "power pause," challenging outdated stereotypes, and finding fulfillment in both career and family life. Neha shares her personal journey, from her corporate career to embracing motherhood, and offers insights on how women can reframe their choices without shame or penalty.Key Takeaway / Points:The "power pause" as a rebranding of stay-at-home motherhoodChallenging outdated stereotypes about working...
2025-04-02
1h 02
The Hardest Job Ever
The Power Pause by Neha Ruch: Book Review & Discussion
Episode 5: Karen and Purvi discuss the emotional journey following Karen's layoff - exploring themes of motherhood, personal identity, and the concept of the 'Power Pause' as introduced in Neha Ruch's book. They delve into the importance of self-reflection, setting measurable goals, and prioritizing personal well-being amidst the challenges of motherhood and career transitions.
2025-03-20
31 min
We Are More Than Moms
‘Stay-at-home mom’ needs a rebrand with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is on a mission to rebrand stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families—and we’re here for it. This conversation is all about identity: embracing our many roles, getting comfortable in the in-between, and taking the time to reflect on where we truly find fulfillment.We dive into the stigmas and shame surrounding stay-at-home motherhood, why it’s time to dismantle outdated narratives, and how the “girl boss” era shaped our views on work and success. Neha also shares the key conversations we should be having with our partners about work, iden...
2025-03-13
46 min
EmpowerHER
[INTERVIEW] The POWER PAUSE; re-defining CAREER BREAKS, Navigating Societal Expectations and IDENTITY as ambitious moms
This convo is SO freaking JUICY. Today we have on Neha Ruch who is the author of “The Power Pause”
2025-03-06
56 min
I'd Rather Be Reading
Neha Ruch on The Power Pause and Reimagining Stay-at-Home Motherhood
I am thrilled to be back with each and every one of you for season 16—and I am thrilled to be joined by our guest today, Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids—and Come Back Stronger Than Ever, which came out January 14. We’ve all heard that phrase about having it all, about work/life balance (which I find to be a fallacy), and how to juggle it all, and Neha’s book offers a really modern solution: the power pause, which she explains in this episode. After reading her book, tr...
2025-03-04
33 min
We Met At Acme
There Is No Such Thing As A Stay At Home Mom ft. Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is reshaping the perception of 'stay-at-home' motherhood -- and the mission and story is born out of her own experience. She got her MBA at Stanford and worked in brand strategy before taking her own 5-year career pause to raise kids. We discuss what it means to be a SAHM, the divide between working moms and moms who stay at home, how to know where you belong, and so much more.Sponsors:Get started with Allara Health's compassion-first expert care today with 25% off your first month when you go to...
2025-03-02
1h 01
LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones
127. The Importance of Pausing: Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting, and identity, Neha’s work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, "THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," was published by Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut. In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Neha to discuss...
2025-02-26
37 min
Momcozy Village - Together We Grow
Pressing Pause, Rising Stronger - The Liberating Power of Pausing Your Career with Neha Ruch
The decision for moms to pause or downshift their careers often carries a heavy stigma. Yet, it can also provide a valuable opportunity to prioritize family life and grow alongside it.In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina sits down with Neha Ruch, author and the founder of Mother Untitled, a leading platform for ambitious women embracing family life. Her new book, The Power Pause, redefines stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families.Together, they discuss why Neha took her...
2025-02-24
30 min
ZILLION TRILLION
Motherhood & Work: Why We’ve Been Told the Wrong Story (and How to Fix It)
Let’s talk about ambition, motherhood, and the complicated, ever-evolving relationship between the two.Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, a movement and community redefining what it means to take a career pause. A Stanford graduate with a background in branding and strategy, Neha left the corporate world when she became a mother, only to realize that the narrative around stepping back from work was… outdated at best, and guilt-inducing at worst. Instead of accepting the idea that ambition had to be put on hold, she started reshaping the conversation—one that eventually led to...
2025-02-19
48 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
Fresh Take: Neha Ruch, "The Power Pause"
So many women feel that when they leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home parent, "Mom" becomes their primary and only identity. But Neha Ruch, author of the new book THE POWER PAUSE, reframes the shift from paid work to stay-at-home parenting—and sometimes back to the workforce— in a way that expands identity and possibilities for women going through these transitions. Neha, Amy, and Margaret discuss: Why the period of "stay at home momness" can be a great challenge to identity How the Power Pause stands in contrast to the way moms are seen when they...
2025-02-07
43 min
Raising Good Humans
Are Stay-at-Home Moms Giving Up? Are Working Moms Selfish? Let’s Talk w/ Neha Ruch
In today’s episode I am joined by Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break after Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever, to unpack the long-standing tension between stay-at-home and working moms. Together, we explore the myths, societal pressures, and hidden labor behind both choices—while challenging the idea that ambition and motherhood are at odds. Neha shares how taking a career pause can be a power move, why it’s time to end the shame around different parenting paths, and how we can better support all moms, no matter their choice.
2025-02-07
39 min
The Driven Women Project
09: Neha Ruch Mother Untitled
This episode of The Driven Women Project Podcast is not just for mothers—it’s for any woman who has ever questioned society’s definition of success.If you’ve ever felt pressure to conform to someone else’s definition of success, this episode will reframe everything.In this episode, I sit down with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, a movement redefining the way we view stay-at-home motherhood. Neha’s work has caught the attention of Oprah, Drew Barrymore, Kourtney Kardashian, Mandy Moore, and more, and her new book, The Power Pause, is changing the...
2025-02-06
40 min
This Is the Author
S10 E4: Neha Ruch, Alison Wood Brooks, and Alishia McCullough
In this episode, meet Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch, Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, and therapist and founder of Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting Alishia McCullough. Listen to Neha Ruch on opening more choices for women in their careers, Alison Wood Brooks on obsessing about the art of conversation, and Alishia McCullough on the power of representation in building a sense of legacy and in embodying the self. The Power Pause by Neha Ruch: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739585/the-power-pause-by-neha-ruch/audio/ Talk by Alison Wood Brooks: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/audio Reclaiming the Black Body...
2025-01-28
13 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple Living
Redefining Career Pauses: A Fresh Perspective on Stay-at-Home Life | Neha Ruch (EP377)
Are you tired of the question, “What do you do?” as an at-home parent—a question that oversimplifies and undervalues the role? In this podcast episode, I spoke with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, to explore the multifaceted reality of taking a career break after having kids. We discuss the invisible yet essential labor of managing a household, the need to redefine success during this unique life phase, and practical ways to stay connected to professional goals while prioritizing family. Neha offers actionable strategies for remaining prepared to re-enter the workforce when the time is right, while also addres...
2025-01-27
39 min
The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon
The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever with Neha Ruch
Welcome back to the Grey Areas podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha is a trailblazer in reshaping how society views stay-at-home motherhood, offering a voice for ambitious women navigating career pauses or downshifts.Neha shares her personal journey from brand strategist and Stanford MBA graduate to embracing motherhood full-time. She reflects on the outdated stereotypes she encountered and her mission to catalyze a societal shift through Mother Untitled...
2025-01-22
41 min
Insights from the Couch - Real Talk for Women at Midlife
Ep.31: The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger than Ever
In today’s episode of Insights from the Couch, we discuss the evolving conversation around work, family, and redefining what it means to take a career pause. Joined by Neha Ruch, founder of the platform Mother Untitled, we explore the insights from her upcoming book, The Power Pause, and how it encourages women to embrace career downshifts or pauses with confidence and purpose. Neha shares her journey of moving from corporate ambition to an intentional family-focused life, challenging outdated beliefs that staying at home and career ambitions are mutually exclusive.Together, we explore the fluidity in women’s ca...
2025-01-22
39 min
Rapid Response
Redefining work-life balance, with Neha Ruch
As return-to-office policies reignite the perennial debate over work-life balance, a cultural shift is underway. Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, is leading the charge to redefine the role – and perception – of working parents. In this episode of Rapid Response, she explores how career pauses can drive personal growth, expand networks, and unlock better long-term career outcomes. As support systems for parents become increasingly strained, Neha sparks an essential dialogue about our well-being, self-fulfillment, and the evolving definition of success.Find The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids...
2025-01-21
29 min
Masters of Scale
Redefining work-life balance, with Neha Ruch
As return-to-office policies reignite the perennial debate over work-life balance, a cultural shift is underway. Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, is leading the charge to redefine the role – and perception – of working parents. In this episode of Rapid Response, she explores how career pauses can drive personal growth, expand networks, and unlock better long-term career outcomes. As support systems for parents become increasingly strained, Neha sparks an essential dialogue about our well-being, self-fulfillment, and the evolving definition of success.Find The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids...
2025-01-21
29 min
The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
How to Navigate Career Pauses and Balance Family Life with Intentionality
Balancing family life with personal ambitions is no small feat, especially when career pauses are part of the journey. Redefining success and embracing your evolving identity can be powerful steps toward personal growth—even during time away from paid work. This week, I welcome Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life, to discuss the challenges and rewards of navigating career pauses. She joins me to discuss: Embracing and redefining personal identity during career pauses The importance of support systems, self-compassion, and intentional choices The ev...
2025-01-15
48 min
The Parenting Reframe
The Power Pause with Neha Ruch
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, writer and speaker on parenting, women, work and identity, Neha established Mother Untitled in 2017 after working for a decade in digital and brand strategy and earning an MBA from Stanford. Her new book, The Power Pause, examines how to take a career pause after having kids and is available now. We discuss how taking a pause in many stages of life has incredible benefits and the different ways...
2025-01-15
42 min
Dr. Sheryl‘s PodCouch
Episode 075: The Power Pause with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha's transformative insights and reframes resonate with the hundreds of thousands of women in the Mother Untitled community and beyond. Her book, The Power Pause is a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching stay-at-home motherhood or a downshifted career as an enriching chapter — the opposite of a death knell for a woman’s professional life. You can order it here. She discusses the book in great deta...
2025-01-14
30 min
Dr. Sheryl‘s PodCouch
Episode 075: The Power Pause with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha's transformative insights and reframes resonate with the hundreds of thousands of women in the Mother Untitled community and beyond.Her book, The Power Pause is a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide to approaching stay-at-home motherhood or a downshifted career as an enriching chapter — the opposite of a death knell for a woman’s professional life. You can order it here. She discusses the book in grea...
2025-01-14
30 min
Under the Influence with Jo Piazza
A Revolution for Women's Work and Ambition with Neha Ruch
This episode will motivate you in all kinds of new ways. Amidst all of the chaos in our country right now we actually have an opportunity to completely blow up the way we view motherhood, caregiving, women’s labor and ambition. Neha Ruch is leading this revolution. The author of the new bestseller 'The Power Pause,' joins me to explore the outdated stereotypes of stay-at-home motherhood and proposes a new narrative that values career pauses. The discussion highlights the importance of redefining ambition and professional identity and challenging traditional workplace norms that have been shaped predominantly by men. It...
2025-01-14
44 min
Mo News - The Interview
EP 124: The Power Pause: Navigating Career Breaks, Motherhood, and Returning to Work
Sponsor: Amazon Audible – Check out latest exclusive Mo News offerCareer breaks have long been a complicated decision for many women, and Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, is helping to reshape the narrative. In this episode, we dive into the art of stepping away from work and the strategies for returning, if you want to. Neha opens up about her own career pause and the lessons she learned along the way, offering personal insights into balancing ambition with family and personal fulfillment.We also...
2025-01-14
46 min
A Day In Her Life
Episode 85: A Day In Her Life with Neha Ruch - Founder of Mother Untitled, Author, and Mom of Two in NY
Tell us what you think!!!Join Us for This Week’s Episode of A Day In Her Life with Neha Ruch!This week, Ellie chats with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause, and mom of two young kids in New York. Neha shares her journey of redefining the narrative around taking a career break after kids and how she’s balancing a busy season of life.What We Discuss:Founding Mother Untitled: How Neha...
2025-01-14
56 min
Mom Curious
Episode 128: The Power Pause by Neha Ruch
A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. This Week’s Guest:Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha’s work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, ""THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids –...
2025-01-14
54 min
Feel Into A Sensational Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.
The Power Pause by Neha Ruch
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8496to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Power Pause Author: Neha Ruch Narrator: Neha Ruch Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Release date: 01-14-25 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 36 ratings Genres: Women in Business Publisher's Summary: "So, what do you do?" When Neha Ruch had to answer this seemingly innocent question for the first time after leaving her corporate job to care for her infant son, she drew a shameful blank. She couldn’t find the words to describe this new stage of life she’d just embarked on. How, then, was she to navigate this...
2025-01-14
7h 32
Feel: This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
The Power Pause by Neha Ruch
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8496to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Power Pause Author: Neha Ruch Narrator: Neha Ruch Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Release date: 01-14-25 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 36 ratings Genres: Women in Business Publisher's Summary: "So, what do you do?" When Neha Ruch had to answer this seemingly innocent question for the first time after leaving her corporate job to care for her infant son, she drew a shameful blank. She couldn’t find the words to describe this new stage of life she’d just embarked on. How, then, was she to navigate this...
2025-01-14
7h 32
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1774: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home Mom: How to Take a Career Break and Thrive at Home with Neha Ruch
We explore the power of career pauses with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever. Neha is on a mission to rebrand the title “stay-at-home mom” and shift the narrative around career breaks from one of sacrifice to one of empowerment.We dive into how parents can intentionally plan for a career pause, create financial security, and use this time to grow both personally and professionally. Neha offers practical strategies for navigating societal perceptions, fostering meaningful connections, and...
2025-01-13
32 min
Zachthinkshare Podcast
Ep 78: Neha Ruch - Mother Untitled and the Power of Pause
Summary Get your book: https://www.motheruntitled.com/ In this conversation, Neha Ruch discusses her journey as a mother and career woman, emphasizing the importance of intentional pauses in one's career to focus on family life. She explores the societal perceptions of motherhood and career, the need for support and help in parenting, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce post-pandemic. Neha advocates for redefining success and contribution beyond traditional metrics, highlighting the value of emotional labor and communication in partnerships.
2025-01-13
40 min
Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space
Reframing + Planning Career Pauses (with Neha Ruch)
Are you tired of that (tired!) question, “What do you do?” as an at-home parent? Christine converses with Neha Ruch about career breaks after kids, household labor visibility, redefining success during a pause, positioning yourself to return to work, and more. For links, visit the show notes.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choi...
2025-01-09
43 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimm
Mother Untitled’s Neha Ruch on Rebranding Stay-At-Home Motherhood
Neha Ruch chose to take an indefinite pause from work after having her second child. She immediately faced raised eyebrows and unsolicited advice. She didn’t bat an eye at her choice. But the reactions got her thinking: why are we riding on outdated stereotypes about moms choosing to exit the workforce to take care of their family for a chapter of their lives? Enter: Mother Untitled, the leading platform dedicated to ambitious women choosing to lean into family life – without shame. Today, Neha shares tips from her new book The Power Pause to help listeners pull...
2025-01-08
34 min
Securely Attached
270. Breaking free from "girl-boss" culture: Balancing career, family, and fulfillment with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch is sharing strategies for embracing flexibility as you balance, shift, and grow in both your career and parenthood. In this episode we explore: - How to redefine what “career” means to you at this stage of life and navigate the evolving roles of being a working or stay-at-home parent. - Why downshifting your career can be a valuable smaller step if you're not ready to take a full pause. - Preparing for this transition to feel less overwhelming—emotionally, financially, and in terms o...
2025-01-07
53 min
We Didn't Turn Out OK with Jennie Monness
1: Getting Stuck on the "Little Things" and Raising a "Slow to Warm Up" Child with Neha Ruch
In this episode I sit down with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, the first platform dedicated to discussing women taking career pauses and leaning into family life. Neha has two kids: Lyla, age 6 and Bodie age 9. Neha and I talk about getting stuck on the "little things" that don’t feel so little in the moment—like when our kids insist on wearing certain clothing—and how we can project our own feelings around their self expression. For example, the thought “People will judge me as a parent if my child wears this again!” W...
2025-01-06
51 min
Collecting Insight
The Power Pause with Neha Ruch: Why Mothers Deserve More Choices
In this episode, Lori and Sara sit down with Neha Ruch, the author of The Power Pause. This groundbreaking book encourages women to seamlessly integrate their careers and family lives into one cohesive journey. Neha is also the founder of Motheruntitled, a vibrant community that supports ambitious women navigating career pauses to create more space for family life. Her work reshapes how we view motherhood—whether working from home or outside the home—and helps women embrace both roles without guilt or division. Join this insightful and inspiring conversation with Neha, and learn why Lori and Sara can’t wait f...
2025-01-01
30 min
The UnTrivial Podcast
22. Mother/Untitled founder, Neha Ruch on Pausing Paid Work and Focusing on Family Life
My guest today is Neha Ruch. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. As a thought leader, influencer, and speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha aims to reframe and shift how society views stay-at-home motherhood and taking a pause on paid work to focus on family. Her book, 'The Power Pause: How to plan a career break after kids and come back strong than ever' is set to launch January 14th 2025 and is available for preorder now. Connect with Neha at:
2024-12-17
44 min
Leaning Into Being
Motherhood Rebranded: Neha Ruch on Pausing Careers With Purpose
In today’s world, working moms are celebrated, but stay-at-home moms rarely get the same recognition. Neha Ruch is on a mission to change that. As the founder of Mother Untitled, Neha has built a thriving community for ambitious women who take career pauses to focus on family. In this episode, she shares insights from her upcoming book, The Power Pause. It’s a guide for mothers on navigating new identities, staying connected to their aspirations, and expanding their network while on a break.This conversation is about honoring all paths in motherhood, embracing the freed...
2024-12-17
34 min
Milk Drunk by Bobbie
Neha Ruch’s Power Pause: Mothers Need More Options
What happens when an ambitious mom downshifts or hits the “pause” button on her career? Incredible things, that’s what. Mother Untitled founder, thought leader, speaker, brand strategist, mom, and author of THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever Neha Ruch defines her groundbreaking Power Pause movement and how Mother Untitled - the world's first collective of and leading resource for ambitious mothers downshifting or pausing their careers - is rewriting the narrative on how society perceives the unpaid work of caregiving and household running. Don...
2024-12-17
44 min
Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Embrace the Privilege of Parenthood (With Neha Ruch)
Janet’s guest this week is Neha Ruch, a writer and speaker on parenting, women, work, and identity. Her personal journey from career through parenthood led her to question and ultimately reject society’s stereotypical view of the stay-at-home parent and its limitations, and instead celebrate the possibilities. Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled (.com), which seeks to reimagine parenthood as a pause or “downshift" and an opportunity to find our passions. Through Mother Untitled, Neha connects a growing community of like minded parents with resources geared to support and further their goals. Her new book, “The Power Pause: H...
2024-12-17
37 min
Happy & Human
A Conversation on Ambition and Parenting with Neha Ruch
Send us a textWhat does it look like when an ambitious woman at the top of her game intentionally pauses paid work to focus on raising children? Is there a right and wrong way to approach the balance of work and professional ambitions with raising children? These are the questions and topics Seema and Dinesh dive into with guest Neha Ruch, founder of Mother United. Determined to represent the possibilities of being an ambitious woman or parent, choosing to pause or shift a career to focus on family, Neha shares her experience and the common experiences...
2024-11-12
53 min
WithIn Podcast
EP. 5 | You Are Not Just a Mom w/ Neha Ruch
"When women stop working for pay, they often end up managing all home responsibilities alone. Their worth becomes measured not by their own wellbeing, but by their children's behavior, health, happiness, and the overall household stress.".- Neha RuchToday on Within: The true value of stay-at-home moms. Redefining the word 'Stay-at-Home Mom'. Feeling invisible as a mom from partners, family, and society. Prioritizing your physical and mental health when you're a full-time parent. Talking about equitable parenting with your partner. Pausing to reconnect with your inner self. Neha...
2024-11-11
1h 05
Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity
Taking a Career Break for Motherhood? How to Rediscover Your Purpose As a SAHM with Neha Ruch
Send us a textIn today’s episode, Chelsea speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, about how to balance motherhood and career. Neha shares her transformative journey from a successful marketing career to becoming a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) and launching her own business. She opens up about the challenges, stigma, and societal pressures surrounding the decision to take a career break and the importance of building a supportive community for women navigating similar transitions.Throughout the episode, Chelsea and Neha discuss how cultural conditioning around ambition shapes wo...
2024-11-09
50 min
I Have Help
Season 2 Episode 3 - Neha
Conversations about the support we have, build and seek to navigate parenthood.Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled and mother of two kids. Neha left a hugely accomplished career to give a voice to modern mother’s struggle around identity, family, ambition and the beautiful grey area that is motherhood. She has a book the Power Pause out in January.Mother UntitledThe Power PauseI Have Help on InstagramFill out the survey to get involved...
2024-10-25
43 min
Healing Her with Ashley LeMieux
59. How Can I OWN The Decision That's Best for Me in THIS Season as A “Stay-at-Home” or “Working” Mom? With Neha Ruch
Ever felt like your identity was tied to your job? In this episode, I sat down with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled which supports women who have paused their careers to focus on motherhood. She breaks down the concept of the "power pause". We explore how to balance being a stay-at-home and working mom. It can be so easy for us to lose our identity to motherhood or our career. This episode is full of ways to connect back to yourself, grow, and have more fulfillment no matter what this season of motherhood looks like for you...
2024-10-01
48 min
The Paula Faris Show
HOT TOPICS: Why Women Are Leaving the Workforce with Neha Ruch from Mother Untitled
We’re talking hot topics throughout Season Three of The Paula Faris Show and one of the hottest topics is this: Women are leaving the workplace because it simply doesn’t work for them. 1 in 3 women are planning on “pausing” and nearly half are considering downshifting, to lean into family life. What’s behind this trend? And, how can we support women throughout their entire journey of kids and career? I’ve invited Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, to the conversation to talk about why women are leaving the workforce, p...
2024-10-01
49 min
Breakthrough Brand Podcast - Online Business Growth, Website Design Strategies, Grow a Podcast, Motherhood and Business, Passive Income, Christian Faith, Showit Templates
284: Rebranding the Stay-at-Home Mom: How You Can Take a Career Pause for Motherhood with Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled
Have you considered intentionally working less in your business or career to prioritize your motherhood? Or maybe you desire to take a career pause from your paid work to focus your time and energy on family life? These decisions can be tough ones to make, especially when it can feel like the world is telling us that we should do it all and just keep pushing harder and harder. If you're craving slowing down, softness, maybe you feel a little over girl bossing right now, or maybe you've decided you don't want a seat in the C-suite r...
2024-09-10
53 min
Sophie: Obsessed With Feeling My Best
Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled on Life In the Grey Area Between Career and Motherhood and Using A Career Pause to Unlock Your Full Potential
When I reached out to my community and asked who in the motherhood space you wanted to hear from, the resounding answer was Neha Ruch from Mother Untitled.After 10 years working in Brand Strategy and receiving her MBA from Stanford, Neha decided to pause her career after the birth of her second child. She quickly encountered outdated stereotypes associated with being a stay-at-home mother—stereotypes that seemed more fitting to a bygone era than her own experience or the modern women she was meeting. She became determined to create the world's first collective of ambitious women on ca...
2024-09-04
47 min
More of What Matters
Writing a New Narrative: Neha Ruch on the Gray Area, Motherhood, Identity and Ambition
Hello Friends! Today I am going to dive deep into the delicate balance between motherhood and professional ambition with my special guest, Neha Ruch. Neha, the founder of the leading platform "Mother Untitled," shares her transformative journey. In this conversation, we highlight the struggles many modern women face against societal expectations, and the urgency to challenge traditional ideas of success and ambition. Together, we explore topics such as redefining ambition, the financial implications of career pauses, and the often-ignored value of meaningful work over titles and paychecks. We delve into preplanning and establishing boundaries...
2024-09-04
41 min
Ready or Not
Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch on why motherhood isn't the death of ambition
When Neha Ruch decided to take a career pause for family life, the mothers that she met weren’t exactly the image that society had painted of them. These mothers weren’t baby-obsessed, one dimensional people without a clever thought and they weren’t people that didn’t know how to do anything outside of changing a nappy.These were smart women with thoughts and passions and ideas. They were choosing to shift gears. Ambition was not left at the threshold that they crossed when they entered the door marked motherhood, in fact, dedicating themselves to motherhood was able...
2024-07-09
41 min
Ready or Not
Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch on why motherhood isn't the death of ambition
When Neha Ruch decided to take a career pause for family life, the mothers that she met weren’t exactly the image that society had painted of them. These mothers weren’t baby-obsessed, one dimensional people without a clever thought and they weren’t people that didn’t know how to do anything outside of changing a nappy.These were smart women with thoughts and passions and ideas. They were choosing to shift gears. Ambition was not left at the threshold that they crossed when they entered the door marked motherhood, in fact, dedicating themselves to motherhood was able...
2024-07-09
41 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1690: Stay-at-Home-Mom Math: A Personal Calculus (Encore)
Guest Neha Ruch, founder of Mother/Untitled, discusses the often deductive ways society characterizes stay-at-home mothers and is on a mission to rebrand this role to bring more dignity and respect to parents choosing to take a break from their careers to support their children and families. Neha's forthcoming book The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever is available for pre-order.
2024-07-01
38 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1676: How to Plan (and Afford) a Career Break After Kids
Guest Neha Ruch, founder of Mother/Untitled, discusses the often deductive ways society characterizes stay-at-home mothers and is on a mission to rebrand this role to bring more dignity and respect to parents choosing to take a break from their careers to support their children and families. Neha's forthcoming book The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids--and Come Back Stronger Than Ever is available for pre-order.
2024-05-29
38 min
The Squad Podcast
#MomSquad: Redefining the Perception of Being a Stay at Home Mom with the Founder of Mother Untitled
Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, discusses the challenges and stigma faced by stay-at-home mothers and how she is changing the narrative through her platform, her community and book. She shares her personal journey of transitioning from a successful career to being a stay-at-home mom and the mindset shifts she had to make. Neha emphasizes the importance of identity, finances, and having open conversations with partners to feel empowered and valued. She also highlights the power of community and the need for support and understanding among stay-at-home moms. Neha provides practical advice for updating resumes, reentering the workplace, and...
2024-05-21
39 min
Mo News - The Interview
EP 85: Redefining “Stay At Home Moms” - Talking Career, Family, Relationships with Mother Untitled’s Neha Ruch
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, this episode dives into the state of moms in America with an interview with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled (MU). She is also the author of forthcoming book, "The Power Pause,” looking at redefining stay at home motherhood. Neha talks to Mosheh about how the perception of stay at home moms has transformed from a traditional archetype to a dynamic role that blends family life with personal and professional fulfillment. We delve into new data MU has collected from thousands of moms across the country, with a focus on how...
2024-05-13
52 min
Modern Mom Probs
The Motherhood Career Pause with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled, discusses the importance of redefining success and rebranding the perception of career pauses for women. She emphasizes the need for a platform that dignifies and supports women who choose to make room for family life. Neha highlights the nuanced view of motherhood and career pauses, challenging the traditional tropes that hold women back. She also discusses the power of intentionality and the importance of support and choice in navigating the different seasons of motherhood. Neha shares the offerings of Mother Untitled, including curated content, a job board, and a directory for women to...
2024-04-23
41 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
The Power Of A Career Pause with Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled
Neha Rush is on a mission to change the narrative around Moms & Careers.It's 2024, and we're not picking a lane anymore! We're leaning in alright, but into the grey area. Neha sat down with me this week to share the story behind her revolutionary brand, Mother Untitled, which is changing the cultural conversation around career breaks for caregiving. Wherever you're sitting right now in between "work" and "home" - this episode with give you the confidence to own whatever stage you're in, the mindset shift to create your own goals, and the reminder that where you are...
2024-04-10
33 min
Under the Influence with Jo Piazza
Ambitious Women Leaning into Family Life with Neha Ruch
What if we recognized the ambition inherent in motherhood? What if we normalized corporate career pauses? What if we didn't let ourselves be defined by the false mommy wars created by the media between work at home moms and work outside the home moms? Today we have Neha Ruch, creator of Mother Untitled, the leading resource for ambitious women leaning into family life. They are on are on a mission to update the perception of career pauses and downshifts for motherhood, infusing this life chapter with ambition, dignity, growth, and potential. We are on the cusp of a new...
2024-01-25
43 min
The Second Shift
How to Reframe Stay-At-Home Motherhood with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch wants to rebrand stay-at-home motherhood, and she's tackling this head-on with her platform, Mother Untitled. Through positive storytelling and emotional honesty, she hopes to update and upgrade the perception and cultural norms that make women feel bad about stepping out of work to raise their children (whether or not it is a choice). In a study commissioned by Mother Untitled, more than 50% of women said they plan to leave their jobs or downshift in the next two years-- so Neha's work is more important than ever! This episode is a courageous conversation about blame, guilt, self-identity, and amb...
2023-11-29
31 min
She Pivots
Candid Convo: Neha Ruch: Navigating Professional and Personal Identity As a Mother
After 10 years working in social, digital, and brand strategy, Neha Ruch launched Mother Untitled, a digital media platform committed to empowering women pausing or shifting careers to focus on family life. In this Candid Convo—just in time for back to school—Emily and Neha dig into the preconceptions people have about working moms and stay-at-home moms, about what it means for our identities when we become mothers, how we raise sensitive sons, and transparency around childcare support. They also provide insight into the new proprietary study from Mother Untitled on the perceptions and experiences of college-educated, stay-at-home mothers in A...
2023-09-20
51 min
The Breakdown with Bethany
Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled Talks Career Passions and Pauses
Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, which she started as her passion project during a “pause” in her career to focus on parenting and has made it her mission to help parents like her do it all – but in their own way. She partnered with Chicco to launch the “Get Your Gig On” Initiative, which supports parents balancing personal passions with their parenting journeys. In this episode, Bethany asks Neha about her journey of going to career – mom – passion project – entrepreneur, helpful resources for parents considering taking up a side gig, passion project or hobby, and more! Learn m...
2023-09-14
21 min
No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for Parents
NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Elizabeth Baron, Marcella Kelson, and Neha Ruch
Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today, we’re going to be putting on our own oxygen masks, so to speak- and shifting focus from the kids back to the grownups. Because we know that our ability to care for our kids and care for ourselves are inextricably linked… “you can't fill from an empty cup.” as they say…And so today we are going to be exploring how we keep our cups full- an...
2023-08-20
49 min
That's Total Mom Sense
Neha Ruch: Embracing Career Breaks & Shifts During Parenthood
Neha Ruch, CEO/Founder of Mother Untitled, shares her personal journey of taking pauses in her career to discover her purpose as a parent, challenging societal expectations and building a necessary community for mothers. She references the inspiring stories of Shannon Watts and Jessica Me Rivera, who were SAHM turned activists and have driven monumental change in society. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: MotherUnited.com INSTAGRAM: @motheruntitled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-20
47 min
Balancing Busy
More Than Just a Mom with Neha Ruch (#54)
Send us a textFULL SHOW NOTES: 54.balancingbusypodcast.com This episode is for all my stay-at-home mamas. One thing I often hear in conversations, typed across emails, is... "I'm just a mom."Ummm. No way. No how!You are not just a mom. You ARE A MOM! And there is nothing more selfless, no influence on earth more powerful than that of a mother!Which is why I'm so excited for this episode! Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled, is joining me today. Her platform was founded for a...
2023-06-27
30 min
Perelel Lives
Redefining What It Means to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom with Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled
Today’s guest is Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled—the first platform exclusively focused on empowering women as they navigate career breaks in motherhood. Before becoming a mom herself, Neha spent ten years in brand strategy and received her MBA from Stanford Business School. She then decided to downshift and become a stay-at-home mom after welcoming her first child. The experience was a catalyst for her to launch her own platform aimed at redefining what it means to be a stay-at-home mom and providing support for other women in the middle of their own career pivot. We talk...
2023-05-23
52 min
Good Enough For Now
Being the Mother of All Titles with Neha Ruch
In this episode of Good Enough for Now, Neha Ruch discusses choosing the gray area between motherhood and work, the push to redefine success as a parent and a modern take on ambition. Neha shares about her decision to stay home with her young children and how her career pause led her to define her own values and reframe her goals. She also shares how to answer the question, “What do you do?” and how her community, Mother Untitled, was born. Our conversation is one that we all needed in our 20s and now can help...
2023-05-09
35 min
Thrive Spice
Modern, Ambitious Women Unsubscribing from Self-Doubt with Neha Ruch | AAPI Heritage Month & Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and AAPI Heritage Month, host Vanessa talks with Neha Ruch, Founder of Mother Untitled, about choosing yourself, unsubscribing from judgements and self-doubt, and finding growth and clarity in times of transition. As modern, ambitious, Asian American women raising mixed-race families, Neha and Vanessa share their perspectives on nonlinear career journeys and deconstruct the narratives behind the “stay-at-home” vs. “working” moms debate. We discuss redefining success metrics, "having it all," and healing racial and intergenerational trauma. Neha shares her personal journey as an Indian-American mother nav...
2023-05-01
54 min