How Moms Can Regain Their Worth, Get Unstuck, and Live Their Best Lives: Insights from Karin Freeland

I recently had the privilege to interview Karin Freeland, a life coach, motivational speaker, and author who wrote the inspirational book Grab Life by the Dreams: The Essential Guide to Getting Unstuck and Living Your Purpose. Karin started her career as an actress, and as she says, she is no stranger to following her dreams. Around age 24, she was tired of waiting tables and decided to try a corporate career just for a year, save as much money as possible, and go back to acting full time. She started her corporate journey in sales, and after getting her first commission on a paycheck as a sales rep, she got addicted to the money drug really quickly. Long story short, Karin traded her personal goals and dreams for a comfortable salary, only to wake up one day and find herself in a midlife crisis. It impacted everything in her life – her marriage, her kids, her health, and her satisfaction with life. She had a massive hole in her soul that was gaping wide, and none of the purses, cars, and things fulfilled her anymore. Something was missing. She went on a self-discovery journey where she wanted to go back to her roots, her goals in life, and values.
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To get out of this hole, Karin said, "I realized that I wanted to start writing books, and it was really through the process of writing my first book that I started to get excited about life again." She eventually left the corporate career and started her own business to help other women achieve success without sacrifice.

This interview is packed with Karin’s personal stories and inspirational examples of her clients that will help you better understand how to:

✅ Lead a more balanced life - set healthy boundaries and let go of self-imposed expectations.
✅ Speak up for your needs - especially with your partner and how to stay in your “zone of genius” and outsource what you can.
✅ Achieve success on your terms - forget what society tells you is success and define your own values.

A lot of women fear that if they push back and say “No” to tasks and requests that can overwhelm them, they will miss something important. I love how Karin alleviated this fear by reminding us, "Lightning doesn’t strike once. If you are meant to do something, saying NO once will not cut off your opportunities."

It is also important to remember that "My numbers on my paycheck do not define my worth." If you choose to take a break from a job and focus on your family, it is okay. If you continue to push and sink deeper into stress, "your body will rebel. The sooner you can start paying attention to those signs, the sooner you can prevent something catastrophic from happening." Ensure you have a solid financial plan that aligns with your life goals and provides security.
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Karin Freeland's personal journey is a powerful example of the potential for reinvention and personal growth. Her insights into balancing family and work, understanding personal values, and maintaining one's mental and physical health offer invaluable guidance for moms navigating the complexities of modern life. Whether you are seeking to set healthier boundaries, speak up for your needs, or redefine what success means to you, this interview with Karin can help light the way.