Ep. 93: Figuring out how to realign your career after kids—and why your wellbeing at work matters

What does it look like to bet on yourself after a successful corporate career? In this episode, Sara Demizio joins Andrea to share how 15 years at Lululemon, a bold leap into entrepreneurship, and becoming a parent to twins shaped her mission to transform how we work.

Sara is the founder of humanhood, a learning company supporting the wellbeing of working parents. Together, they unpack the identity shifts of new parenthood, why returning to work can feel so disorienting, and how to create alignment between your ambition and your actual life.

FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS

In this conversation:

• The “new me” career moment after mat leave

• Saying goodbye to a dream job you still love

• Recurring meetings and boundary-setting at work

• How Sara knew it was time to leave

• Three pillars to make work work

• What to do when there’s no trust with your manager

Related Episodes:

• Ep. 86: How to start a consulting business as a mom: Tiffany Rosik’s career pivot story – Spotify or Apple

• Ep. 88: Finding your flock in motherhood with Gemma Van Slyke of The Motherflock – Spotify or Apple

• Ep. 90: Nomadic work, personal branding and how to “sell” yourself with Sam Burmeister– Spotify or Apple

Guest Bio:
Sara Demizio is the founder of humanhood, a learning company reshaping how we support people at work. With 15+ years of experience in leadership, coaching, and workplace development, she’s on a mission to bring more empathy, support, and humanness into the moments that shape our careers.

Connect with Sara:
Website: hellohumanhood.com
Instagram: @hellohumanhood
LinkedIn: Humanhood

About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:

Andrea Barr is a certified career and life coach who helps ambitious parents take charge of their careers and lives with strategy, intention, and freedom. She rejects the idea that success requires sacrifice—showing parents how to create more time, flexibility, and fulfillment without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, All Figured Out, Andrea shares the strategies and mindset shifts parents need to design careers that fit their lives—so they can thrive at work and at home.

Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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