Real talk on grief, ambition, and betting on yourself with Shali Reed
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There are certain moments in life that change the course of everything. For Shali Reed, a personal tragedy forced her to re-evaluate what mattered most. She walked away from a high-paying tech career to bet on herself, her family, and the business she runs with her husband.
In this episode, Shali shares what it’s like to build The Reeder while raising two toddlers, balancing marriage and work simultaneously, and finding purpose and identity outside of motherhood.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why betting on yourself is worth the risk
- What it takes to run a business with your spouse
- How to set boundaries with work and family
Highlights:
(00:00) Meet Shali Reed
(02:11) Losing a child and re-evaluating priorities
(05:23) Starting a business with your spouse
(12:18) How to be fully present as a parent and entrepreneur
(17:56) Rediscovering identity beyond motherhood
(21:32) Owning your voice to empower others
Resources:
Shali’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shali-reed/
Shali’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shalireed
Shali’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalireed/
Gayle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylekalvert/
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