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43% of moms take a career break at some point.
93% want to return, but only 73% succeed.
Of those who return, only 54% return to full-time work.
A career pause is a choice you deserve. But you also deserve to return to your full potential.
The Career Butterfly is all about emerging from the cocoon into that next powerful phase. We do that with success stories, tools, and a community to support you.
Data provided by Harvard Business Review, 2005
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Hi, I’m Erika.
I took a 13 year career pause after a successful decade in high-tech. When I wanted to return, I found many closed doors, but I found my own path back to meaningful, financially rewarding work back in high-tech.
I believe every woman can return – when she’s ready – to her full potential after a career pause. You paused your paycheck, but you’re still the same smart, talented woman you were before kids. The only difference is now you’re wiser and more efficient.
Let’s make your pause work FOR you, instead of against you.
The career butterfly Podcast
The podcast that focuses on transitioning to your next phase of life.
- Phenomenal topicsby Bronwen GMR from South Africa
From EQ to overcoming fears there is something for everyone. I thoroughly enjoy this show.
- Essential if you’re returning to work!by The Happy Wardrobe from United States
Erika is a gold mine of information, tips and strategies to get you back in the work force after a pause, no matter why you stepped away. Recommended!
- Great success tipsby theleadr from United States
Keep your eyes wide open you never know where opportunities might pop up! Such a great tip! Loving your relatable topics and real life examples. Realizing other women have paused and walked back into the workforce successfully is a confidence builder!
- Inspiring and practical!by DMelo23 from United States
The Ready Pause Go podcast is an amazing resource for re-entering the workplace. Erika’s guests are very inspiring and informational. They share practical tips and real life stories! Very empowering!
- Eye-opening and inspiringby TropicalTeacher from United States
With so many reasons women pause their careers, it is a tremendous gift to have this collection of tips and inspiring stories of women who have re-entered their careers. After focusing on others, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin once we’re ready to get back in the job search. Erika for being the example and curating these motivating stories!
- Fantastic and empowering podcast!by Laura grows from United States
Speaking as a woman living out the career pause, this podcast has inspired me to make this the most powerful time possible! Thanks for all the support and encouragement!
- So informativeby roo17893 from United States
I enjoy this podcast so much, especially the interviews with women from all types of professional backgrounds. There is no “one size fits all” approach to returning to work and this podcast offers so many different perspectives.
- Never give up: my return to Microsoftby KelGag from United States
I just listened to this episode, it was very inspiring, I’m a mother of five, who took a 25 year pause from her career, I have a lot to offer and I’m ready to head back to the workforce, you really inspire me thank you!
- My favorite Podcast for those who are in career transition or had a career break!by Oksana Ru from United States
Thank you, Erica, for your podcast! I’ve been inspired by real life stories. I don’t feel like I’m alone, trying to figure out things on my own. I recommend it to anyone who feels stuck and needs the next career move.
- Fun and educational listenby KelliKMC from United States
I’m at the beginning stages of even considering a career pause. The podcast helps give me a point of confidence that this can be a exciting season and not one to fear. Erika provides highly valuable thoughts to chew on every podcast. The interviews give real life examples of women who are living fully in whatever season they find themselves. Thank you!
- Trying not to breakby Mommy Mortician from United States
I recently gave birth to my second baby, four days before my first baby’s 2nd birthday. I am trying to stay in the workforce. I have spent the last 13 years building my career. The corporate life feels cold and uncaring during this time of rebalancing. Ready Pause Go provides insight to the secrets a woman needs to survive the working world. The information shouldn’t be a secret and Erika works to pull back the curtain, exposing what’s really going on, and gives tangible items you can do now.
- So inspiring and informativeby bbghij from United States
I love listening to Erika and her guests. She asks great questions and features a wide variety of topics. The success stories and resources she shares are helpful and inspirational. What a terrific idea for a podcast to focus on career pauses and how to return to your full potential.
- Stepping back in with confidence-by lwvstraume from United States
Erika has hosted many woman with great success stories of their experiences stepping back into the job world after taking a break. Their stories are all very different and inspiring. Not easy to make the decision to enter back into the job world and it’s great that Erika has created this podcast which shares other women’s experiences.
- Valuable Resources and Confidence Buildingby Creative Balance Health from United States
Inspiring interviews and tons of resources for professional women going through a career transformation or reboot, especially if absent from the traditional workforce for a while.
- A great gift!by radmud from United States
This show is an absolute god-send! I felt lonely as a mom who took a career break to raise my kids and am now seeking to re-enter the workforce. This show gave me confidence that it can be done - it is so inspiring to hear the stories of other women and I am now recommending this show to everyone mother that I know!
- This is for every womanby GC1613 from United States
This is a great podcast that offers something for every woman, regardless of her situation or career stage. I am well past my pause and in a full-time job, but I’m looking to turn my blog into a side hustle and maybe a “real” business. So there is definitely helpful and encouraging information here for me. And as someone who has thought about starting a podcast, I really admire what Erika is doing.
- Inspiring storyby kasinWA from United States
Loved hearing Beth’s inspirational story. Erika is an excellent story teller, making an individual story relevant to a wide audience!
- Super interestingby Jen Knick from United States
Erika Parker Price is delivering so much value with this unique perspective of the millions who pause their professional lives to care for family. The variety of guests and information is fabulous and Erika’s skill at asking quality questions never disappoints. I highly recommend!
- Great perspectives!by ehkimm from United States
Love this podcast. Great variety of guests in different phases of career, pausing, and family life. I love hearing experiences of women like me, and unlike me, and Erika does a great job teasing out the helpful, transferable, repeatable lessons for her listeners. Thanks, keep ‘em coming!
- Inspiring Podcast!by Oksana Ru from United States
Thank you, Erica, for your podcast! I’ve been inspired, I don’t feel on my own, I learned a lot of practical tips and helpful resources!
- Outta the parkby SAMJ Fan from United States
Erika has knocked it outta the park with this podcast. While the topic targets women who leave the workforce to take care of family, be they children, elders or anyone i their lives who needs a caregiver, it is equally compelling for anyone who has taken a break to recharge, volunteer, serve their country or even for those who put their dreams on pause and hold a job for which they have no passion. Informative, full of resources and inspiring. She has a gift.
- Unique and Inspiringby JumpforJoy from United States
I love true the stories in the lives of people across this great nation. This podcast is unique and honest. The guests have great stories and advice for woman in any stage of working life.
- This Discussion is SO Important!by Find Your Glee from United States
Erika- You are so right, women do not talk about this topic enough. Thank you for creating a platform to share and learn and grow in a very insightful and non-judgement way. The tools and resources you provide through your research and interviews is so instrumental in helping people work through their life/career transitions. Thank you for creating this space!
- This podcast is badly needed!by firstsubscriber from United States
I love that Erika is talking about a subject that is SO important yet so rarely talked about. As a mother who took some time off, I love knowing I’m not alone and hearing the inspiring advice of others. Can’t wait to dig in to all of the episodes.
- Going back can be scaryby Kimala123 from United States
Love this podcast that helps you feel less alone and unsure about returning to work after a pause! Very supportive!
- Such a necessary show!by thegracechon from United States
Thank you for making this show! It’s such a great idea and I’m looking forward to more episodes.
- Career Pausesby Pugster13 from United States
This podcast is great for anyone who has taken a pause in their career and is looking to go back to work inspirational to say the least.
- My mother needs to listen to thisby Quincy420 from United States
I love this podcast idea. I am going to recommend to my mother. She really needs to hear this. Thank you for making this podcast!!! Can’t wait to see where it goes!
- Working moms unite!by docang1 from United States
This podcast will speak to anyone who has taken a break from their career to start a family! Looking forward to full episodes!