Maternity is, thus, at the cross roads of many challenges we are facing in society and for the economy. Recalibrating government policies to facilitate this magical time is not just imperative from a social angle, in my view, it is the right strategic choice from an economic aspect too. Off balance – turning the maternity penalty into a career dividend started as a series of podcasts about some of the key choices and experiences I had in the first years of my motherhood experience. These are candid conversations with people I respect and care for deeply, and I am grateful for all their help.