A proven, mom-designed system with checklists, scripts, and a customizable return-to-work roadmap — built to protect your time, your wellbeing, and your career.
Everyone tells you to “enjoy maternity leave”…
But no one prepares you for:
the emotional whiplash of going back to work
the guilt of leaving your baby for the first time
the pressure to “bounce back” like nothing happened
the anxiety about pumping, childcare, and boundaries
the fear of disappointing your manager
the identity shift no one prepares you for
You deserve a plan; not guesswork, not chaos, and definitely not burnout.
Your maternity leave isn’t just about stepping away.
Which is why so many moms:
prepare their handoffs but not their comeback
return to overflowing inboxes, unclear expectations, and zero guidance
feel guilty, anxious, and behind from day one
cry during daycare drop-off and meetings
feel unsupported, overwhelmed, and alone
And because no one gives you a roadmap for the return, most moms feel like they’re failing - when really, they were never set up to succeed.
This isn’t a “you” problem.
It’s a system problem, and you deserve tools to navigate it with clarity and confidence.
No one taught us how to plan for this transition...not at work, not in school, not even in childbirth class.
I became a maternity leave coach because I lived this transition twice: unsupported, overwhelmed, and expected to “just figure it out.”
I spent a decade in advertising and strategic operations and I know exactly why moms fall through the cracks and what actually supports them through reentry.
I built this system because it's exactly what I wish I had with my two maternity leave experiences, and every mom deserves to return to work supported, not sidelined.
You don’t have to earn your flexibility or prove your worth. You just need a plan that honors your reality. This is that plan.
xo,
Alexa Starks
Founder, Executive Moms
You’ll receive three professionally designed workbooks + a customizable Maternity Leave+Reentry Plan Google Doc that you can share with your manager or HR to align expectations before and after your leave.
Each piece builds on the next to take you from “I don’t even know where to start” to “I have a complete, confident plan.”
Design your leave with clarity, boundaries, and confidence.
Learn how to plan your leave timeline, clarify expectations with HR, and prepare your manager for a smooth transition without overextending yourself.
You’ll:
Define your leave dates, benefits, and coverage plan
Set communication preferences for while you’re out
Prepare a simple, effective manager conversation
Draft a flexible return proposal you can adjust later
Most guides only tell you how to hand off your work — not how to protect yourself when you come back.
Ease back in with a plan that protects your peace.
Instead of “jumping back in,” you’ll use a proven 30-60-90-day roadmap to re-onboard sustainably and rebuild confidence at your own pace.
You’ll:
Create a realistic return plan for your first 90 days
Set expectations with your manager and team
Build routines and boundaries that prevent burnout
Reconnect with your professional rhythm on your terms
Returning to work shouldn’t feel like survival mode. This roadmap gives you structure, boundaries, and sanity.
Communicate your needs with calm and authority.
Get ready-made scripts for high-stakes conversations: the exact words to say, even when you’re exhausted, emotional, or unsure.
You’ll:
Learn to ask for flexibility and support respectfully
Master scripts for setting boundaries and priorities
Reframe requests as shared wins for your team
Regain your professional voice and confidence
If you’ve ever struggled to speak up at work... this playbook gives you the exact words.
A complete maternity leave + reentry plan you can follow step-by-step
Scripts to ask for flexibility, pumping time, and calendar boundaries
A personalized 30-60-90 return-to-work roadmap
A plan to protect your mental health and avoid burnout
Clear expectations with your manager - no awkward guessing
A grounded sense of who you are now as a mom and a professional
You’ll go from feeling anxious and unprepared to feeling organized, supported, and ready for what’s next both at work and at home.
This plan was built for:
pregnant moms who want to feel prepared, not blindsided
first-time moms who have no idea what to expect
second- or third-time moms who refuse to repeat a stressful return
moms who want flexible, honest conversations with their manager
moms who want a smoother, calmer, more supported transition
moms who want a roadmap instead of “figure it out as you go”
If you want your leave and your return to feel thoughtful, supported, and sustainable — this is for you.
3 downloadable workbooks (PDF format)
1 customizable Google Doc Reentry Plan
Lifetime access
Step-by-step instructions on how to use the system
One-time payment. No videos, no fluff, just the frameworks, scripts, and strategy you actually need.
Just the exact system that makes the biggest difference.
When should I start this?
Ideally between 24–34 weeks of pregnancy when you’re planning your leave and starting to prepare your team.
Do I need to share it with my manager?
Only if you want to. The system helps you clarify what you want first, then equips you with the language and confidence to communicate it clearly. You will take the customizable Google Doc Reentry Plan to your manager to co-create together though.
How long does it take to complete?
Most moms complete it in 2–3 sittings (about 90 minutes total). You can go at your own pace and start it before leave, work on it during leave, and once you get back to work.
Is this a course or a coaching program?
Neither, it’s a professional toolkit. No videos. No homework. Just practical, fillable frameworks designed by a leadership expert and mom of two toddlers.
The Self-Advocacy Playbook is all about how to advocate for yourself now that you're back at work (no need to plan maternity leave if you're already back!) and how to set boundaries, ask for flexibility, calendar blocks, and more!
Check it out here!