Welcome!
I’m Cass.
Founder of Work-From-Home Mommy
Hey there! I’m Cass, the Founder of Work-From-Home Mommy. I’m a wife, a proud mom of 2, and a woman of faith who has mastered the art of juggling diapers and deadlines, all from the comfort of my home.
Somewhere along the way in this chaotic world of parenting, I discovered a way to balance the joys of motherhood with the demands of a professional work-from-home life.
Discover inspiring stories of moms making it happen, work-from-home tips, and career articles to help you navigate this journey with confidence.
Behind the blog
How it all started
Here at Work-From-Home Mommy, you’ll find remote career inspiration, tools, and resources to help you chart your path to work-from-home bliss. You’ll also meet some incredible moms who’ve hustled to create their own version of work-life balance.
I’ll also be sharing my experiences and tips on how to thrive as a work-from-home mommy. Here’s a sneak preview – it’s never going to be perfect, and that’s ok!
But it took me a long time to give myself grace.
My Work-From-Home Journey
In 2019, I resigned from my dream job in the logistics world after only 4 months in the role. I had been recruited (which was humbling) by one of the largest alcohol beverage companies in the world to be a Supply Chain Manager for one of their craft brands. Following several interviews and a site visit, I was offered the job.
Days after I accepted, I found out I was pregnant with our firstborn. I was ecstatic since we were hoping to have kids right away, but also slightly panicked since this wasn’t something I had discussed with my soon-to-be employer.
So, I hid it.
The beverage industry was new to me, but I was scrappy and a quick study and had always landed on my feet, so I pushed through the first trimester discomfort, and my welling emotions… until I couldn’t.
After I broke down crying in the middle of a site audit, I rushed to my office, and my stomach sank. This wasn’t going to work. The stress of learning a new industry, a culture that wasn’t a great fit, and the fact that I was hiding my pregnancy.
It was too much.
I gathered myself, called my husband who was completely supportive, and I turned in my resignation that same day. The drive home in the Houston traffic was one I’ll never forget. I snapped a photo to remember that moment. I was asked to depart a week later.
Transparent Second Chance
I took a week to feel sorry for myself and then got at the work of finding a job, mentally prepared for a lot of denials. Even if I did land an interview, they’d surely see my belly under my now tight fitting suit. I knew it wasn’t legal to discriminate against pregnant women, but how would anybody ever really know.
Resume drafts, applications, cover letters, references, filling out online forms, made my head spin. Mostly, I was agonizing over how to explain why I left my last role. I had never quit anything, and I didn’t know how to resolve it in my mind.
I won’t lie. I left the “dream job” off my resume and applications, but it didn’t feel right. I got a lot of silence, a few phone interviews, but no true opportunities.
I got sick of hiding it, and added the 4-month stint back to my resume.
Imagine my surprise when I almost immediately received an invite to interview with a local software company for an entry-level customer success role.
When the hiring manager asked why I left my last role, I was honest.
There was a short pause, and she genuinely congratulated me on my pregnancy. I was floored, and grateful, but pretty sure I wouldn’t make it to the next round.
I did, and I was hired at 6 months pregnant, and it changed my professional life forever.
A Global Pandemic, working, & mommying
Our son was 5 months old when his daycare and my office closed. As a software company, we could still fully operate from home, and despite all the uncertainty in the world, our team pivoted pretty well.
Being able to work from home, while caring for our son was a blessing in disguise. I was able to see him grow and hit milestones, see the first crawl, and still manage my work responsibilities and help add an income to the household.
But it was hardly a cakewalk – let’s be real.
The load of being the primary care provider, and working full time weighed heavy on me – they call it the mental load of motherhood. Even still – I wouldn’t have changed a moment.
Nearly 6 years later while on my second maternity leave, I felt a call to give back to other moms, to share my story along with the true ups and downs of working from home.
I haven’t looked back, and now it is my mission to help other moms find clarity and determine if this is their right path, cut through the noise, and share trusted advice. Work-From-Home Mommy has become more than a project, or business, it’s my passion.
Join me on this journey as I navigate through the rollercoaster of parenthood, offering insights, laughter, and a sprinkle of mom wisdom along the way. Let’s embrace the chaos together!
With love and light, Cass ✨
