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The Battle Between Motherhood and Ambition: Emily Tisch Sussman’s Unfiltered Story
Season 15 · Episode 225

The Battle Between Motherhood and Ambition: Emily Tisch Sussman’s Unfiltered Story

LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht

October 2, 202435m 57s

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Show Notes

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Emily Tisch Sussman, the creator and host of the award-winning podcast 'She Pivots', a Tony-nominated producer, the Co-owner of Gotham FC, and a political strategist. We discuss Emily's viral article 'My Children Killed My Career,' which explores how having children shifted her career trajectory. Emily candidly shares her struggles of balancing a demanding career in political strategy while raising three young children, her journey of self-discovery, reclaiming her professional identity, and the importance of building personal brand equity. She also touches on her experiences entering the sports industry and the significance of meaningful connections.


00:00 Welcome to Leave Your Mark: Meet Emily Tisch Sussman

00:57 Emily's Viral Article: My Children Killed My Career

02:51 Balancing Career and Motherhood: The Struggles

05:38 The Turning Point: Finding a New Path

08:41 Reinventing Success: Building Equity in Your Name

11:38 Navigating New Spaces: Authenticity and Adaptability

12:40 Law School Challenges: Overcoming Self-Doubt

15:39 Embracing the Unknown: The Drive for New Challenges

17:29 Burnout and Intensity

17:43 Gotham FC and White House Challenge

19:09 Parenting Perspectives

21:26 Sports and Family Legacy

25:24 Networking and Meaningful Connections

28:58 Personal Boundaries and Success Metrics

31:22 Skincare and Final Thoughts