--- title: "Balancing Career and Motherhood: Honest Insights by Nancy Shah" description: "Discover how I balance a thriving career as an anchor and speaker with the joys of motherhood. Get honest insights on navigating life, work, and passion." canonical: https://mytribe.in/nancy.on.stage/keynote-motivational-speaking/my-journey-career-motherhood last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Balancing Career and Motherhood: My Honest Journey Tribe Verified · 10+ years of professional speaking experience. By [Nancy Shah](https://mytribe.in/nancy.on.stage) · Available online and travels across India for speaking engagements · ₹15K per session (60 mins) (estimate) Part of [Keynote & Motivational Speaking](https://mytribe.in/nancy.on.stage/keynote-motivational-speaking). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/nancy.on.stage/keynote-motivational-speaking/gallery) Motherhood did not slow me down, it gave me a new perspective. Here is my unfiltered journey of balancing a demanding career with the joy of raising my daughter. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Is it possible to pursue a career in anchoring with a five-month-old baby? Absolutely. When you refuse to give up, the universe conspires to help you. Here I am, traveling and hosting events with my little one, living my passion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25814f4c-52d9-4e7f-addd-606ebc1dc8ae) - [Video: What if you get pregnant at the peak of your career? You take your baby along to the top. I believe that when you are determined, your body and circumstances align. Staying active and pursuing my passion is vital for my happiness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63f9cee0-a10c-4876-af96-af1599c96575) - [Video: Pregnancy is a condition, not a disease. Here I am after an 8-hour training program, proving that when passion becomes your profession, you find the strength to do it all. I am happy and grateful to execute this successfully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30112588-8d69-4ca4-8494-49d50c60a7c4) - ![I can either think about what others think of me, or I can think about what I want to do. I choose to focus on my goals and let others think what they want. This mindset has been crucial for me as a working woman and mother.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6303f12b-34d7-4780-ac28-54e711a94af0) - ![The postpartum journey is more difficult than pregnancy itself. I am blessed to have a supportive husband who has kept me sane through it all. This is a candid moment of joy with my baby, a reminder of the beautiful chaos of parenthood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0ba21c1-779d-4d53-a0dc-135fe7d37e03) ## About My Journey: Career & Motherhood People often ask if it is possible to maintain a high-energy anchoring career while raising a young child. It is possible, but it is not magic. It requires a solid support system, immense preparation, and the willingness to ignore the noise. Whether I am flying out for a corporate gig or hosting a wedding, my daughter often comes along, teaching me that passion and parenthood can co-exist without compromise. I often use the pencil analogy. If the graphite inside is not strong, the outer shell does not matter. My career as an anchor and trainer is exactly like that. When I decided not to take a long maternity break, I knew the journey would be tough. Post-partum brings challenges, from physical recovery to juggling feeds between sessions. However, I found that when you have a supportive partner and a clear goal, you stop waiting for the perfect time. I do not offer generic advice. When you book me for a keynote or a corporate training session, you get the same energy I bring to my personal life. We talk about 'log kya kahenge' (what will people say) and why it is time to move past it. I break down my approach to time management, the logistics of traveling for work with a baby, and how I maintain my energy for an 8-hour training day. If you are looking for a speaker who keeps it real and does not hide the mess behind the success, let us talk. We can create a session that resonates with your team or audience, blending humor, heart, and actionable mindset shifts. ## About Nancy Shah I am Nancy, a speaker who believes you do not have to choose between your professional ambition and your family. I bring this same real-life energy to my keynotes, sharing how I juggle events and parenting with a bit of chaos and a lot of heart. 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