We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Erin Galloway. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Erin below.

Erin, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

A defining moment in my career came when I became a mom myself. When I first started working as a social worker, I wasn’t a mom yet. I worked with families and pregnant women navigating unexpected journeys, and while I cared about them and what they were walking through, I don’t think I fully understood how truly challenging and rewarding motherhood could be until I experienced it firsthand.

When my son was born and we faced an unexpected medical journey, I made the difficult decision to step away from my role to care for him before eventually navigating my way back into the workforce. That season opened my eyes in a way that changed me both personally and professionally. I realized just how much mothers carry, often without enough support. And as I’ve continued to hear the stories of women all across the U.S., I’ve seen just how widespread those challenges are. That experience gave me a new perspective, deeper empathy, and a passion to not only walk alongside moms but to truly help them thrive and to make motherhood achievable in the United States.

Erin, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’ve always wanted to help people, and that desire is what eventually led me into social work. I am a licensed master social worker, a perinatal mental health professional, and the CEO of She Might, an online resource hub and community for women walking through unexpected motherhood. She Might is a non-profit dedicated to empowering women to gain clarity, feel confident, and get connected on their unexpected pregnancy journeys. The vision of She Might is to make motherhood achievable in the United States.

Before starting at She Might, I worked at a nonprofit supporting families and helping to prevent children from entering foster care. I’ve also interned and worked in a variety of social services spaces, walking alongside moms and learning so much both from one-on-one conversations and at the macro policy level. Again and again, I’ve seen how much change is needed in our society and culture to make motherhood more supported and sustainable.

My own journey into motherhood opened my eyes even further. That experience deepened my passion for creating spaces where moms can feel seen, supported, and encouraged. And as I heard more stories from women across the U.S., one reality that stands out is that nearly 50% of pregnancies are unexpected, yet there is very little support for women as they navigate this life-changing journey, often searching online for answers and connection that just aren’t there.

That’s why at She Might, we’re developing programs and resources designed to make her early motherhood journey a little easier and to help her get connected to community & support both online and offline. Because no one should feel like she has to figure it all out on her own.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

At She Might, the reason we can do the work we do to support and empower women across the United States is because of our incredible team. I am surrounded by people both full-time team members and contractors who bring passion and dedication to this mission every day. My top priority is caring well for our team.

Part of that is living our mission internally. Making motherhood achievable in the United States starts with creating a culture that values and supports the people who do this work. That means offering flexibility, understanding the unique needs of parents, and finding ways to support them so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

I know there can be limits to how much any organization can fully transform culture, but I firmly believe there are always ways to support the parents on your team in simple ways. Know your people, listen to them, and actually care about them. When you lead with that kind of care, morale stays high and your team can do their best work together.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

One book that’s guided me in my role as CEO of She Might is Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits by Heather McLeod Grant and Leslie R. Crutchfield.

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• Website: https://shemight.com
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