Matrescence at Work:

A masterclass on maternity leave and embracing your new identity as a working mom

Join psychologist Dr. Emily Guarnotta and thought leader Alexa Starks for an impactful free masterclass on navigating working motherhood. Learn how to strategically plan your leave and return while embracing your evolving identity with confidence.

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Recorded Live

What You’ll Discover

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Building a Strong Leave Plan

Learn how to create a clear, realistic leave plan by defining coverage, setting expectations early, and letting go of the pressure to tie everything up perfectly.

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A Smarter Way to Return to Work

Identify how to plan a gradual return to work that supports your mental health, sets realistic expectations, and helps you avoid burnout.

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Understanding Your New Identity

Understand how becoming a working mom changes your identity and how to move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

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Redefining Success and Productivity

Learn how to adjust your standards, redefine success, and clearly communicate your needs so you can feel more balanced at work and at home.

This Is Perfect For You If...

You're expecting a baby and already feeling the pressure to wrap everything up perfectly before leave
You're preparing for parental leave and aren't sure how to plan for work coverage or communicate with your team
You're currently on leave and feeling anxious about what's waiting for you when you return
You've recently returned to work and feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or not like yourself
You're struggling with guilt, identity shifts, or the push-pull between your career and your baby

Meet Your Teachers

Dr. Emily Guarnotta

PsyD, PMH-C

Psychologist | Co-Founder of Phoenix Health

Dr. Emily is a clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C) with over 10 years of experience supporting families through the perinatal journey. As co-founder of Phoenix Health, she specializes in treating postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and perinatal mental health conditions, combining evidence-based approaches with a warm, compassionate style.

Alexa Starks

Award-Winning Workplace Culture Innovator | Founder of Executive Moms

Alexa Starks is an award-winning workplace culture innovator and founder of Executive Moms. After a decade in corporate operations, she saw firsthand how outdated systems push working parents out of leadership pipelines. Through acclaimed workshops and strategic advising, Alexa helps companies build parent-forward cultures. In 2025, she was recognized nationally as the Best Workplace Culture Innovator in the U.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this masterclass really free?

Yes! We believe every parent deserves access to this information, live or on demand.

Do I need to register to watch?

No. The full recording is on this page, free to watch at your own pace, as many times as you need.

I'm not pregnant yet -- is this still relevant?

Yes! Planning ahead is incredibly helpful. You'll learn strategies that will serve you throughout conception, pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Can partners or support people attend?

Absolutely! We encourage partners, family members, and birth workers to join.

How long is the webinar?

The webinar is 60 minutes, including a Q&A.

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