366 - Building the Career Without Losing the Life

What does it actually take to build a career and a life you don't want to escape from? In this episode of More Than Commas, Paul sits down with Jamie Moraga, founder of a woman-owned military and defense engineering business, author of Revered: The Power of Female Leadership, and a CEO who successfully exited her company via M&A, to talk about what it really looks like running a household with two CEOs, raising a son in the middle of it, and navigating a male-dominated industry as a young founder. They discuss compartmentalizing work and home life, designing intentional family practices, teaching kids about ambition and balance, proving doubters wrong, and the moment a friend's offhand comment, "it's not gonna say 'Best CEO' on your Tombstone," permanently changed how Jamie measures success. More importantly, this conversation is a reminder that a thriving career means nothing if it costs you the life you were building it for, and that real success means weaving both together, on purpose. -- Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:03 – Meet Jamie 06:59 – Two CEOs, one household 11:24 – Raising a kid with two CEO parents 20:29 – Being underestimated, then proving it wrong 25:35 – Navigating a male-dominated industry 28:49 – A $25,000 bonus that became $25 31:23 – The Tombstone moment #WomenInLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #FemaleFounder #DualCareerHousehold #CareerAndFamily #IntentionalLiving #ExecutiveLeadership #MoreThanCommas #PaulAdams #careertips #leadership #wealthbuilding -- By providing this material, we are not providing investment advice tailored to any specific individual or situation, and the distribution of this material alone does not create an advisory or fiduciary relationship. Please contact one of our financial professionals for guidance and information specific to your individual situation. Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group and individually licensed and appointed agents in all appropriate jurisdictions. This podcast is meant for general informational purposes and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. You should consult a financial professional regarding your individual situation. Guest speakers are not affiliated with Sound Financial Inc. dba Sound Financial Group unless otherwise stated, and their opinions are their own. Opinions, estimates, forecasts, and statements of financial market trends are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.