Free Masterclass
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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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.
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.
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.
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 After a decade in corporate operations, she saw firsthand how outdated systems push working parents out of leadership pipelines.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.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Join other working parents preparing for leave and return with more clarity and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this masterclass really free?
Yes! We believe every parent deserves access to this information.
What if I cannot attend live?
No problem! When you register, you'll receive a recording of the masterclass after the live event so you can 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.
Feel More Prepared, Supported, and Clear
Learn how to navigate leave and return without burnout, guilt, or guesswork.
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