What does it look like to make a huge life pivot in the middle of raising small kids—and during a global pandemic?

In this episode, Ashley talks with Danielle Alvarez, a mom of three who walked away from the business she’d spent years building and went to law school with a six-, five-, and one-year-old at home. Now a corporate attorney with her own small business-focused firm, Danielle shares what it really looked like to start over, and how she made room for ambition without sacrificing everything else.

This is a conversation about redefining success, letting go of timelines, and figuring out what actually feels right—instead of chasing what’s expected.

Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot, thinking about one, or just trying to hold your own dreams alongside your real life, this one’s for you.

We talk about:

– Making a big life change when the timing isn’t ideal

– Doing things differently than the “traditional” path

– Ambition, burnout, and the pressure to do it all

– Parenting while building something new

– Starting a business that reflects your values

– Letting go of old expectations (and other people’s opinions)

Connect with DanielleLinks + Resources:

Website: sblslaw.com

LinkedIn: Danielle Alvarez, Esq., MBA

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Ashley:

Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com

Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/

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Instagram: @mydovetail.app

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/