184: The Motherhood Tax: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms with Jess Ringgenberg

<p>What if the life you worked so hard to build no longer reflects the life you actually want?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Jess Ringgenberg, founder of Elixir Coaching and Consulting, to explore the complicated intersection of motherhood, career, identity, and ambition. After building a successful corporate career, Jess reached a point where she questioned who she was beyond her professional achievements and the expectations placed on her as a woman and mother. That realization inspired her to forge a new path, helping women navigate their careers, challenge workplace biases, and redefine success in ways that reflect their own values.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Maurice and Jess explore what it means to stop living by someone else&#39;s definition of success and start creating a life that feels like your own.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this conversation, you&#39;ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>The motherhood tax: How workplace biases, caregiving expectations, and the pressure to be the perfect mother can affect women&#39;s careers and well-being.</li><li>Redefining success: Why your identity deserves to extend beyond your career or role as a parent, and how to challenge the expectations that keep you stuck.</li><li>Betting on yourself: How self-trust, visualization, and the courage to embrace uncertainty can help you pursue a more fulfilling path.</li><li>Letting go of guilt: Why work-life balance isn&#39;t always realistic, and how giving yourself permission to shift priorities can make room for the life you want.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You don&#39;t have to follow someone else&#39;s blueprint to build a meaningful life. Give yourself permission to question the expectations, trust your own voice, and discover what success looks like on your terms. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Jess</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jess.elixr/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/jess.elixr/ </a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessringgenberg/?isSelfProfile=false " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessringgenberg/?isSelfProfile=false </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Maurice</strong></p><p>Try Life On Newsletter: <a href="https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter </a></p><p>Email: <a href="maur