Took time off to raise your kids and now worried your resume won’t hold up? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Erin chats with Taylor—a marketing professional and mom of two—about the anxiety that comes with a career gap, and what you can actually do about it. They unpack how to keep your skills sharp, what hiring managers really care about, and how to re-enter the job market with confidence (and zero shame).

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to explain a career break without over-apologizing

✅ The resume format that hides gaps and highlights your value

✅ Why skills—not job titles—are what get you hired in 2025

✅ Simple ways to stay sharp while you’re not working

✅ How AI is reshaping hiring (and how to use it to your advantage)

If you’re a parent (or anyone) navigating a return to work after time off, this episode is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re just in a new chapter.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Taylor: Taking a career break after baby #2

01:15 – The fear of falling behind in a fast-moving industry

03:40 – The resume trick that makes career gaps invisible

06:10 – How to keep your skills fresh while caregiving full-time

08:00 – The surprising truth about AI and job applications

10:00 – What to say in interviews about your time off

11:50 – Why your break doesn’t make you less qualified

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💬 Taking time off from work for caregiving, travel, or your mental health? Drop your experience below—we see you, and you’re not alone.

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