ABOUT THE EPISODE

Before becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Pietra, Tala Akhavan was an Uber executive for 5 years, coinciding with some of the app’s most transformative years. But as a first time mother, Tala struggled to pair her professional goals with motherhood, so she made the decision to not return to work after maternity leave—instead she focused on being the mom she always dreamt of. She also used this time to search for a career that would allow her to find fulfillment in both motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Tala landed at Pietra, the platform powering the creator economy. As COO she’s spearheading the initiatives that are making it possible for anyone to launch the brand of their dreams. She’s found a true passion for democratizing access for female entrepreneurship, where her mission is to lower the barrier of entry for all creators. On this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn talks to Tala about navigating career growth as a new mother, what the next wave of the creator economy could look like, and lowering the barriers of entry for female entrepreneurs.

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