I want my daughters to see me and know me as a woman who…
“I want my daughters to see me and know me as a woman who works. I want that example set for them... I am a better mother for it. The woman I am because I get to run Shondaland, because I get write all day, because I get to spend my days making things up, that woman is a better person - and a better mother. Because that woman is happy. That woman is fulfilled. That woman is whole. I wouldn't want them to know the me who didn't get to do this all day long. I wouldn't want them to know the me who wasn't doing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes how her professional fulfillment as a creator defines her identity and motherhood, emphasizing happiness and wholeness.
In simple terms: Work gives her joy and shapes her role as a mother.
Key Takeaway
Find fulfillment in your passions.
Themes
identity
motherhood
career
fulfillment
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- creative work
- leadership
- life balance
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect personal time?
- What does fulfillment look like for you?
A Different Perspective
Balancing work and family can cause strain.