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What does it look like to go from contract UX researcher to business owner? Not by launching something from scratch, but by buying a company that was already running? In this episode of In Her Words, I sit down with Mary Brown, co-owner and COO of Your Therapy Billing, an insurance billing company supporting small and mid-size therapy clinics.
Mary shares how repeated layoffs in tech sparked a search for something more stable and self-directed, how the loss of her mother reframed what she wanted from her career, and what the first nine months of owning a small business actually feels like from the inside.
Topics Discussed in the Episode
- How layoffs in UX and tech led Mary to rethink her career path
- Discovering entrepreneurship through acquisition and the community that made it possible
- Why she chose an unglamorous, recession-proof business over a sexy one
- The biggest personal shift moving from individual contributor to business owner
- Navigating the day-to-day realities of owning and operating a small business
- Why insurance billing is so broken and why that makes her work matter
About Mary Brown
Mary Brown is the Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Your Therapy Billing, an insurance billing company supporting small and mid-sized therapy clinics. She spent eight years in UX research at companies like LinkedIn and Pinterest, helping teams navigate uncertainty by deeply understanding people and turning ambiguity into clear decisions. After experiencing layoffs, the instability of the job market, and profound personal loss, Mary chose not to wait for permission or the “perfect” next role. Instead, she made a bold pivot into small business ownership.
In April 2025, she acquired Your Therapy Billing and now leads the company with a focus on growth, smarter systems, and solving real pain points. Her journey is shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a belief that women don’t need linear paths to build meaningful, successful careers. They just need the courage to redefine them.
Connect with Mary Brown on LinkedIn
Season 2 reflection exercises https://www.learnmindfully.co/store
Grab Consciously Crafting Your Career Path: https://www.learnmindfully.co/store
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If this episode sparked new insight, please consider rating, following, or reviewing the show. It’s the best way to help more people find and benefit from these vital conversations. Thanks for listening!
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What does it look like to go from contract UX researcher to business owner? Not by launching something from scratch, but by buying a company that was already running? In this episode of In Her Words, I sit down with Mary Brown, co-owner and COO of Your Therapy Billing, an insurance billing company supporting small and mid-size therapy clinics.
Mary shares how repeated layoffs in tech sparked a search for something more stable and self-directed, how the loss of her mother reframed what she wanted from her career, and what the first nine months of owning a small business actually feels like from the inside.
Topics Discussed in the Episode
- How layoffs in UX and tech led Mary to rethink her career path
- Discovering entrepreneurship through acquisition and the community that made it possible
- Why she chose an unglamorous, recession-proof business over a sexy one
- The biggest personal shift moving from individual contributor to business owner
- Navigating the day-to-day realities of owning and operating a small business
- Why insurance billing is so broken and why that makes her work matter
About Mary Brown
Mary Brown is the Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Your Therapy Billing, an insurance billing company supporting small and mid-sized therapy clinics. She spent eight years in UX research at companies like LinkedIn and Pinterest, helping teams navigate uncertainty by deeply understanding people and turning ambiguity into clear decisions. After experiencing layoffs, the instability of the job market, and profound personal loss, Mary chose not to wait for permission or the “perfect” next role. Instead, she made a bold pivot into small business ownership.
In April 2025, she acquired Your Therapy Billing and now leads the company with a focus on growth, smarter systems, and solving real pain points. Her journey is shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a belief that women don’t need linear paths to build meaningful, successful careers. They just need the courage to redefine them.
Connect with Mary Brown on LinkedIn
Season 2 reflection exercises https://www.learnmindfully.co/store
Grab Consciously Crafting Your Career Path: https://www.learnmindfully.co/store
Connect with Roberta on LinkedIn
If this episode sparked new insight, please consider rating, following, or reviewing the show. It’s the best way to help more people find and benefit from these vital conversations. Thanks for listening!