Pivot
A Practical Guide for the Transition from Career Woman to Full-Time Mom
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Kim Patten
Kim Patten

Kim Patten, MBA, PMP, known as The Pivot Mom, is a Christian mom of two, a project manager at an S&P 500 company, and a champion of debt-free living. Her own transformative experience as a stay-at-home mom and now back in the workforce fuels her passion for helping career-driven women navigate the tough choices between work and family, empowering them to live authentically. 

Praise

In her groundbreaking book Pivot, Kim explores themes of self-reflection, self-discovery, and the courage to act on your heart's deepest desires.

In this beautiful and poignant story, Kim not only shares her personal experience but also provides a helpful framework for women (and men!) who are contemplating important questions like "Who am I as a parent?", "Who do I want to be as a parent?", and "Can I really have it all?"

Kim's writing style is engaging and relatable and I was deeply moved by her ability to put her feelings into words in a way that caused me to reflect on my own desires for motherhood.

– Karen Kaiser, author of Homecoming, Holy Openings, and Beyond

Must read!! Empowering your choices for your family!
This book is hands down a must for all moms! Whether you are transitioning to becoming a stay at home mom, questioning if you should or should not become a stay at home mom, or considering going back to work, this book gives sound advice and encouragement for where you are on your path. The book is a quick read, with practical advice that gives you tools to do what you can to be the best you and mom (working or not). This is not a typical self help book, but a personalized guide on your individual journey. I loved the personal stories the author shared, making the book intriguing and relatable. There are activities throughout the book that made me really stop and think about what was most important to me, my goals and how to achieve what I wanted. It felt like a guided journal that uplifted me and reminded me that whatever I choose to do, it will be best for our family even if it is different for someone else’s. I loved how the author has been a working mother climbing the ladder and a stay at home mom, who understands the joys and challenges each can have. Reading this book empowered me to trust my instinct, turn to the Lord and make the choices best for our situation. MUST READ!

– Linsey Smith

Pivot is a soulful and profoundly empathetic exploration of transitioning from career woman to stay-at-home mom. Kim masterfully weaves insights on spiritual, emotional, financial, and mental wellness, demonstrating a profound commitment to living a values-based life. Her wisdom is evident throughout, as she shares hard-earned lessons with the warmth and honesty of a close friend and mentor.

What makes Pivot especially compelling is Kim’s vulnerability in reflecting on her upbringing, where an unobliging stay-at-home mother raised her. She candidly describes her journey toward breaking that cycle, becoming a self-aware and present mother. Her openness is refreshing and inspiring, offering reassurance and guidance to women navigating a similar path.

This book is a practical guide and a heartfelt companion for anyone considering or experiencing this life shift. It is a must-read for those seeking not just change but transformation with intention and authenticity.

– Aileen Belitz

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