Can Working Moms Really Have It All? Alexa Starks Thinks She’s Found the Answer - Exclusive Interview
In today’s corporate landscape, where diversity and inclusion are increasingly important, few leaders are pushing the boundaries of what meaningful support for parents truly looks like. Alexa Starks is one of them. An award-winning workplace culture innovator and founder of Executive Moms, Starks has built a mission-driven company that bridges the gap between organizations and the unique challenges faced by working mothers. Her journey is both professional and deeply personal. After a decade in corporate America working in advertising and strategic operations, Starks thought she understood the playbook for career growth. But when she became a mother, she quickly discovered how little support existed for women transitioning back into the workforce. “There was no re-onboarding plan, no check-in, no conversation about what I needed or how I was actually doing,” she recalls. That realization sparked the idea for Executive Moms, a company that now partners with organizations to deliver parent-forward culture workshops and equips mothers with the tools to thrive during one of the most pivotal moments in their careers.
With a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and a High-Performance Leadership certificate from Cornell, Starks brings both academic expertise and lived experience to her work. By focusing on empathy, systems, and sustainable growth, she is shaping a new standard for workplaces everywhere.
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In this episode of the Brains Magazine podcast, Mark Sephton interviews Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms, who discusses the importance of creating parent-friendly workplace cultures. Alexa shares her personal experiences and insights on how organizations can better support working parents through flexible policies, empathy in management, and the need for training in leadership roles. The conversation highlights the barriers to implementing these changes and the significant impact of poor support on parents in the workforce. Alexa emphasizes the importance of open communication and providing tools for both managers and employees to foster a supportive environment.
