From Career Woman to Homemaker

For years, I had the career of my dreams.

I held a senior-level position in a large corporation, excelling in my field, and I loved every second of it. The success, the structure, the recognition—I thrived in it. My days were filled with productivity, accomplishment, and a sense of purpose that came from being at the top of my game.

But then, something happened that changed everything.

I became a mother.

And suddenly, everything I thought I wanted didn’t feel the same anymore.

When Success No Longer Feels Like Success

You would think that stepping away from a demanding career to focus on home and family would bring peace. But for me… it didn’t.

Homemaking was horrible. Not because I didn’t love my family, but because I wasn’t good at it.

In my job, I thrived on performance. I was efficient, productive, and in control. But at home? I felt completely out of my depth. Homemaking made me overstimulated, stressed, and constantly on edge. I found myself lashing out at my family, frustrated by my own incompetence.

And that’s when I realized—God was using this season to sanctify me.

Have you ever been in a season where God strips away everything that made you feel strong, only to reveal the areas where you need the most growth? That’s exactly what happened to me.

But here’s what I did to change everything…

Learning to Thrive in My New Role

I knew that if I was going to do this, I had to fully commit. I needed to embrace homemaking.

So, I took the skills I had learned in the corporate world and applied them to my home. I studied what it meant to be an excellent homemaker—not just a woman who gets by, but one who thrives in her role. One whose family rises up and blesses her.

I learned about routines, rhythms, and mindset shifts. I immersed myself in motherhood and homemaking as if it were my career—because it is.

And in the process, something unexpected happened.

I started a YouTube channel.

At first, it was just a hobby. But over time, it became something more—a passion project led by the Holy Spirit, where I teach homemakers who are going through similar struggles how I overcame them. If you’d like to learn more, you can take my free homemaking workshop.

But that’s when I truly began to understand the power of sowing into my home.

Sowing Faithfulness and Reaping a Harvest

There’s a verse that became my anchor during this transition:

“A man reaps what he sows… Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:7-10

I clung to this truth.

Because let’s be honest—homemaking doesn’t always feel rewarding. There were days I was exhausted, days I wanted to quit, days I questioned if my work even mattered.

But God promises that when we sow in faithfulness, we will reap a harvest.

When I sow service, sacrifice, and love into my family, I am sowing seeds that will grow into a legacy of faith, security, and joy in my home.

So when I feel burnt out, I renew my mind and remind myself not to grow weary in doing good.

When cooking dinner, keeping the home, and kissing scraped knees feels like too much, I remember where my strength comes from.

And I think—if I die from serving my family, then at least I died serving those I love.

So I press on, knowing that every small act of faithfulness is seen by God.

The Moment I Knew I Couldn’t Go Back

At one point, I tried convincing myself that my family would be better off with me working. I thought maybe I could find a way to balance both worlds.

But then, I was faced with a harsh reality:

I simply could not be a great career woman and a great mother at the same time.

I was constantly dropping the ball—either at work, at home, in my marriage, or in my spiritual walk.

And the hardest part?

I didn’t like the idea of giving my best energy to someone else’s dream while coming home completely drained for my own family.

When I was working, I excelled and was put up for promotions. But once I had my child, I had zero desire for promotions. I started self-sabotaging in a way because I was so convicted that I needed to be home.

I’d sit in meetings, annoyed that I was there. The office jokes and laughter felt empty. Even in high-stakes meetings, where major company decisions were being made, nothing felt important anymore—except being home with my baby.

But what really sealed my decision was this:

I wanted to know my son.

Not just hear about his milestones from a nanny. Not just be a guest in his childhood.

I wanted to be the one shaping his world, holding his little hand, and knowing his favorite color before anyone else did.

God’s Provision and Letting Go of Control

Walking away from my career wasn’t easy. I knew that if I ever went back to work, I wouldn’t be anywhere near the level I was at when I left. I had no idea how we would make it work financially.

But God… He made a way.

Through circumstances we never could have planned, He provided. And looking back, I can see His hand in every detail.

But if I could go back and do one thing differently?

If you’re in that place right now—feeling convicted to stay home but unable to yet—I see you. And I know how painful that waiting season can be.

One of my biggest regrets is how much I pushed and pressured my husband about this. It wasn’t until I stepped back and let the Holy Spirit work on his heart that his heart began to change.

And you know what? That’s when the Lord made a way.

If you’re in this season, I want to encourage you: Trust God. Keep praying. Keep sowing. And when the time is right, He will open the door.

Every Family’s Journey is Different

A woman recently commented on one of my videos, saying:

“I’m a nurse. My kids are in school, our house is clean, I cook every night, and we are equally blessed and balanced.”

And to that, I say—that’s wonderful!

Every family is different. I have friends who are working moms and absolutely thriving.

But for me? I had a personal conviction to be home. And I believe that conviction came from the Lord because it went against everything I thought I wanted at the time.

Now I see the why behind it all.

But no matter what your journey looks like, we can all agree on this:

Our families are worth investing in.

Whether you’re home full-time or working full-time, what matters is that we’re intentional in sowing love, presence, and godliness into our children.

A Free Resource for Homemakers

So to the mom who is where I was—feeling like homemaking is just a never-ending cycle of stress, frustration, and failure—I see you.

And I don’t want you to waste years like I did.

That’s why I put together a free homemaking workshop, where I’ll walk you through the five steps I took to go from daily drudgery to joy-filled homemaking. In the workshop, I leave you with a 7-day Homemaking Reset Challenge to help you put some of the tips into action.

Your home, your family, and your peace are worth investing in.