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They say one day it'll matter who you marry.

In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Pauleanna Reid — a mom of two and founder of a wildly successful agency — to talk about something most conversations about motherhood underestimate or completely ignore: that the decisions you make before the baby even arrives are the ones that shape everything after.

Pauleanna breaks down the mom tax — the assumptions, the passed-over opportunities, the quiet ways people start treating you differently the moment they know you're expecting — and why she kept both of her pregnancies almost entirely private because of it.

They also get into:

• Why she says she didn't marry for love — and chose her husband almost like a business decision instead
• What it actually took to run a company through two C-sections and night shifts after bedtime
• The difference between hoping you'll have a village and actually building one
• Why being a little selfish might be the thing that makes you a better wife and mother, not the opposite

This isn't a highlight reel of "having it all." It's a conversation about what it really costs to protect a career while building a family — and what she did instead.

Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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