Mainstage Moments and Metro Rides: Finding Purpose in the Whirlwind of Working Motherhood

The Last Few Weeks Were a Whirlwind

Between mainstage keynotes, client strategy sessions, and powerful conversations with changemakers, I’ve been in the thick of what I love:
✨ Speaking
✨ Facilitating
✨ Building community around inclusion, well-being, and impact

But now, back in Medellín, I’ve been absorbing it all—quietly readjusting into the other side of my world: working motherhood.

Monday Was a Reminder I Didn’t Know I Needed

My son had the day off from school.
And my instinct? Jump straight into the work I had paused while in the U.S.—writing deadlines, follow-up emails, the momentum of recent events.

But instead, we did something else.

We rode the metro.
We went to the Science Museum.
We explored, played, and laughed for hours.

And wow—what a gift.

This Is the Why

That day reminded me:
This is the reason behind it all.

The work I do—the SPARKLE framework, the keynote talks, the leadership coaching—it’s all in service of something greater.
Not just a better workplace.
Not just stronger teams.
But a better life. For me, for my family, and for the communities I care about.

Life Isn’t Always Balanced. But It Can Still Be Beautiful.

Some days it’s client decks and cross-country flights.
Other days it’s sticky fingers, metro rides, and science exhibits.
Both matter. Both hold purpose.

And if you’re navigating this same tension between ambition and presence, I see you.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re doing something extraordinary.

✨ What Helps You Reconnect With Your “Why”?

I’d love to hear how you stay grounded while doing meaningful work.

📥 If you’re looking to bring more humanity, equity, and intention into your workplace culture—let’s connect.

👉 Explore fractional DEIB and well-being leadership support
👉 Book a keynote on purpose-driven leadership
👉 Subscribe to The Happiness Shift for real stories and strategies that honor both ambition and joy

Sparkle On, Changemakers.
Because your behind-the-scenes moments are just as powerful as the ones in the spotlight. ✨