# Sami Spalter: Maternity Leave is My Power Pause

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Published: 2026-05-06T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to Sami Spalter’s  Nesting Series  on Transform. Today’s episode dives into a hot topic Sami has  a lot  of thoughts on: maternity leave. She’s sharing her honest take on why you shouldn’t have to choose between building a business and building a family, and how she’s actively choosing both. If you’ve ever felt like “balance” means something has to give, this conversation will shift your perspective. Tune in as Sami takes you behind the scenes of what this season actually looks like for her, from planning for her longest time-off yet, to pre-batching work and setting her team up to thrive while she’s away. It’s a real, refreshing look at leadership, boundaries, and creating a life (and company) that supports women through every phase. Consider this your reminder that you can do both. Transform Instagram -  click here! Sami Spalter Instagram -  click here! Sami Clarke Instagram -  click here! FORM Shop -  click here! FORM Website -  click here! Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. This episode is brought to you by: BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/transformpod ARMRA: Go to armra.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM to get 30% off your first subscription order The Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/transform Ollie: Go to ollie.com/transform and use code transform to get 60% off your first box! Spindrift: Visit drinkspindrift.com and use code transform for 15% off your next Spindrift order Produced by  Dear Media See Privacy…

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