Propel Yourself

A Movement for Ambitious Moms in Tech — Join the Waitlist Now

20 incredible moms. 30 days of transformation. 1 powerful community.

Ready to build a thriving career without burnout? Propel Yourself is more than just a course—it's a movement for ambitious moms who want to succeed on their own terms.

Over 20 women from the US, Canada, and UK have already experienced the magic of this supportive community. Through shared wins, honest conversations, and practical strategies, they've redefined what success really looks like.

Next cohort launches April 2025!

Join the waitlist now to be first in line for this life-changing experience. Together, we'll create the career-family balance you've been searching for.

Do you have Work/life balance fomo?

Do you find yourself wondering… what are successful working mothers doing that I’m not? Is everyone as exhausted as I am? Will I ever feel like I can catch up?

Here’s a secret: EVERY single woman I’ve worked with faces these problems, and there’s no magic pill to make everything perfect. But there are ways to reclaim your time, focus on the things that matter most to you, and feel connected to your work and family.

If you’re ready to transform your relationship with work, and have more sustainable work/life balance, keep reading.

The week of Jan. 20, I’m launching Propel Yourself, a 4-week Balance Challenge designed to help ambitious moms align their values, reclaim their time, and create a life they love. Several women in leadership positions have already signed up - get your spot now.

Why take a course from me? I’m Mary Sheehan, mom of two young kiddos, with a full-time job as a marketing leader (previously at Google and now Adobe) and time for passion projects. After years of overwork and burnout, I transformed my life into one where I thrive professionally and personally—and I’m here to help you do the same.

Through this focused program, I’ll lead you on how to:

  • Make decisions based on your core values

  • Define meaningful goals

  • Reclaim your time and energy

If you’re ready to break free from overwhelm and start living with intention, this challenge is for you.

I was a workaholic / play-aholic pre-kids.

I was a workaholic and, if I’m honest, a play-aholic before I had kids. I realized I couldn’t sustain this and be the person burning the candle at both ends if I wanted to be successful. Once I made the mental shift, I became more productive than ever.

Sound like you? You're not alone. 

✓ You’re often eating lunch in front of your computer

✓ You feel guilty about taking any time for yourself to fill your cup

✓ In a given year, you focus on too many things to get anything meaningful done

✓ You have trouble “finding your people” (other ambitious moms) at your job

✓ You feel like there is a “secret sauce” that successful people in your network have that you don’t

✓ You have zero energy at the end of the day to do anything but flop on the couch and watch Netflix

✓ You’re great at starting things outside work, but can rarely finish them

✓ When you’re with your kids after work, you feel compelled to check Slack and email

the frustrating truth: most women don’t invest in themselves.

Men are much more likely to invest in coaching, self-improvement, and learning for themselves than women. UGH. I wish this wasn’t true - and I’m trying to help change that narrative.

I know how it is - I used to stress before spending any money on my professional self-improvement, even though I wouldn’t blink at spending the same amount at Costco. But then I realized I’m only going to succeed if I invest in myself.

When I made that switch about 5 years ago, I started investing in coaching, masterminds, courses, anything I could get my hands on to improve my professional skills and relationship with work. However, I noticed a gap in the market.

I’ve created this program because there wasn’t anything else that addressed success at both work and home.

What I’m sharing is tried and true frameworks to help you transform your relationship with work and life, for about the cost of weekly groceries - just $247.

over the last year, i’ve worked with over a dozen ambitious women to help them achieve their goals.

It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and now I want to share this with even more women! This challenge is built on a few things that I know to be true:

  1. Redefining your relationship with work after having children is critical to achieve what you’re looking for.

  2. Aligning your values to your decisions gives you a new degree of freedom.

  3. Saying “No” more helps you open up space to say yes to the things that align.

  4. Setting (and maintaining!) boundaries is a key way to establish work-life balance.

  5. You can’t pour from an empty cup. As moms, when we shut down, our world shuts down.

over trying to “do it all?” i’ve got you.

This 4-week challenge provides the tools and mindset shifts to create a lasting system for balance, success, and fulfillment. This program is designed to be flexible and efficient - something that working moms can stick with,

Here’s how it works:

  • REAL conversations: Every week, we’ll gather for a 45-minute live Zoom session to dive deeper into that week’s theme. (will also be available on demand).

  • Daily mini-excercises: Each day, you’ll receive a short email with actionable insights and a mini-assignment. These are designed to take 10 minutes or less to complete.

  • Group accountability and prompts: Celebrate your wins and commiserate on your struggles with a group of like-minded women in our private Slack community.

  • Actionable toolkits: Walk away with frameworks that you can immediately put into action.

  • Mindful tools: Whether it’s 5 deep breaths, visualizations, or building a meditation practice, we’ll explore the best mindful tips together.

what to expect:

  • Week 1: Building Your Foundation with Values

  • Week 2: Managing Your Time & Energy

  • Week 3: Career Growth with Clarity

  • Week 4: Cultivating Long-Term Balance

this has worked for real moms in tech

  • "Mary’s course should be required for anyone returning to work after maternity leave."

    "Prior to having my son, I succeeded at work by always putting in more hours, and the first few months returning to work I was headed for burnout, fast. Mary gave me a framework for prioritization that made setting boundaries feel much more possible, and those boundaries now feel so much more like a strength than a shortcoming. She also generously shared her own experience, which made boundary-setting feel more attainable and permissible than so much other advice out there. Highly recommend working with her and very grateful to have had the opportunity!"

    Lauren Bauman, Marketing Leader

  • "Transitioning back to work as a new mom is hard, and this program was an amazing way to not feel alone in the journey, anchor to what matters most, and create a framework for building the life I want."

    "I'm a go-getter who's been incredibly career-focused for the past decade and just had my first baby this year. I've always admired Mary's balanced and fulfilling life, and her wisdom and grounding energy resonated throughout the course—not to mention the supportive network of other high-achieving moms was incredibly inspiring."

    Maddie Guenther Kassan, New Mama / Product Marketing Nerd / Wife / Yogi / So much more

  • "As a former 'workaholic,' this course helped me find the right balance for my career and the focus I wanted with my family. "

    "Mary has transformed my year and beyond with this course! Throughout the course, I found it to be such a safe space to be around other working mothers in similar situations and being able to learn from each other. Thank you, Mary, for all of your compassion and empathy for each of us in the course. It was truly something I looked forward to during the week!"

    Elena Hoffman, Sr. Director of Product Marketing

  • "Propel Yourself is the transformative program that I've craved since becoming a mom."

    "As someone who's always admired Mary's seemingly effortless balance, I was thrilled to uncover her secrets in this intimate, raw, and energizing program. Mary generously shares her wisdom and hard-won lessons with other PMM moms navigating similar challenges. Each session felt like a powerful blend of therapy and career coaching, providing tangible solutions to the often-invisible struggles ambitious women face when balancing career and family. Mary's message is clear: We CAN have it all, and she gives us the roadmap to make it happen! Propel Yourself empowers you to stop choosing between your priorities. I no longer feel like I have to sacrifice my career for my family, or vice-versa. The impact of this course has been so profound, I wish it were a year-long program! Thank you, Mary, for not only helping me achieve my goals but also for inspiring me to become the best version of myself."

    Marina Nekhendzy-Basin, PMM - Mom & Wife - Gen AI Fanatic

  • "the 4-week program with Mary has been the best investment and time I've made for myself in years."

    "I didn't know what to expect at first, but the 4-week course with Mary has been the best investment and time I've made for myself in years. It's been incredibly helpful to hear Mary's story and learn the tips and tools from her. And I loved connecting with all the other working moms in the same profession who share similar life and work experiences. If you do something for yourself for just one hour every week, make this course a part of your self-care plan!"

    Rachel Peng, Product Marketer at Karbon

  • "this group was everything I needed to feel empowered in my values as a mom, employee, and person."

    "As a busy working mom, I cannot say enough good things about Mary's Propel Yourself course. From the concrete tools to the mindset shift practices to the like-minded cohort, having this group was everything I needed to feel empowered in my values as a mom, employee, and person. I am already trusting myself and my needs more as I move closer to the version of me I want to be."

    Lauren Helenihi, Rainbow Baby Mom, Recovering Gold Star Seeker

  • "Mary is absolutely someone you want in your corner. "

    “I'm so grateful to get to learn from her, and the course was a fantastic opportunity to have vulnerable, productive conversations and engage with like-minded women!"

    Ancy Dow, Product Marketer

  • "I now have a framework to prioritize my goals and achieve them. "

    "Mary brought together a powerhouse group of women and facilitated a course aligning us with our values and the best version of ourselves. I look forward to staying close to this group and watching them succeed in life, work, and relationships."

    Cameron Cler, Multi-passionate mom

Don't Let Fear Hold You Back.

Do you need to sign up for a program to achieve your goals eventually? No, you can do it alone - but it might take YEARS. Six months from now, will you be stuck in the same place? This isn't just a course, it's a chance to reclaim your life and embrace a future filled with purpose and joy. This program offers not just content, but also accountability.

Transform your work/life balance in 30 days.

learn from my mistakes

I’ve been where you are. When I became a mom, I was forced to hang up my workaholic hat. I couldn't work the hours I used to, and I felt like I lost my edge. I had no time or energy for my friends or my husband. I barely had time to take a shower!

Transforming your life isn’t a one-time “set it and forget it.”  I’ve had major ups and downs when life and work balance is laughable. I’ve had to reset myself using this program many times - that’s how I know this system works. I created Propel Yourself because I believe in the transformative power of personal growth, and I want nothing more than to see you thrive. I hope you’ll join me! 

Questions? i have answers.

Q: WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

A: min 45/week for video session for 4 weeks. This will kick off mid-January.

Q: Why are you charging for this?

A: My time is valuable, and yours is too! This is a culmination of all of my best knowledge and tried and true practices. I’m spending my valuable time on this, and I think every woman should be paid for their time! As mentioned above, the price is the lowest it will ever be for this program.

Q: Do I have to attend every session?

A: Like most things, you’ll get what you put in! I’ve culled down the content to ensure it’s the most relevant, compelling content possible. Of course - it’s your time! - but I recommend attending all that you can.

Q: WHAT’s the payoff?

A: After 4 weeks, I can assure you that you will feel more balanced, and be able to make better choices that align to your values, or you will get a full refund.

Q: do I have to be a mom?

A: Absolutely not, but this program is tailored for those transitioning back to work in early motherhood, or learning the strategies to put into place before they start a family.

Q: i know you from product marketing… is this A product marketing course?

A: Like most things in my life, I like to “PMM it!” So you will see lots of frameworks, PMM-isms, and PMM moms in this group. But no, this is not specifically about product marketing :)