Why It’s OK to Pivot: Motherhood, Business & Redefining Success
About this episode
Kea Dupree Alfred shares her journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of pivoting in one's career and redefining success.
Is it ever too late to pivot your career? Kea Dupree Alfred, a commercial photographer and mother of two, joins host Bee to share her powerful journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Kea opens up about leaving a traditional job to pursue freelance photography, navigating pregnancy while running a business, and learning how to redefine success as both a creative and a mother. They also discuss the realities many women face but rarely talk about — including postpartum depression, physical changes after childbirth, and the importance of strong support systems. Kea shares honest advice for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and mothers trying to balance ambition, family, and self-care. If you’re navigating a career change, motherhood, or building a business while life is evolving, this conversation will remind you that pivoting isn’t failure — it’s growth. In this episode we discuss: Transitioning from a 9-5 job to freelancing Running a business during pregnancy Postpartum depression and mental health Physical and emotional changes of motherhood Why redefining success matters Advice for creative entrepreneurs and working moms Stay Connected with Kea…
People in this episode
Host: Bee Trofort-Wilson
Guest: Kea Dupree Alfred
Topics covered
- career pivot
- motherhood
- entrepreneurship
- freelancing
- mental health
- redefining success
Keywords
- pivoting career
- freelance photography
- postpartum depression
- support systems
- creative entrepreneurs
- work-life balance
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