The Power Pause

A paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families. "So, what do you 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 had a panic attack. She couldn’t find the words to describe this new stage of life she’d just embarked on, and the obvious answer--“stay-at-home" mother--didn’t feel right. She wasn’t a 1950s June Cleaver type, nor was she one of today’s updated stereotypes, such as the Craft Project Mom, Peppy Athleisure Mom, or Exhausted-in-Sweatpants Mom. How, then, was she to navigate this identity shift? Frustrated, Ruch embarked on a mission to rebrand the stay-at-home mother for a new generation of women who don’t want to leave their ambition behind just because they decide to pause or change their careers post-kids. Her online community, Mother Untitled (125K Instagram), has become the leading voice for women navigating this transition. For Ultimately, Ruch shows that you can become more yourself than ever in your Power Pause. You can discover what fills your cup and how to structure your days to feel good. And the journey begins now.

Auteur

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, will be published by Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut.