{"product_id":"our-special-book-club-event-anne-welshs-ambitious-mother","title":"Our Special Book Club Event: Anne Welsh's \"Ambitious Mother\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're *very* excited to invite you to our our second \u003cstrong\u003eFlourish Market Book Club\u003c\/strong\u003e event on \u003cstrong\u003eSunday, September 13 from 2–4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll be diving into Dr. Anne Welsh's debut book, Ambitious Mother. It's going to be a special afternoon exploring what it really means to be ambitious as a mother...\u003cstrong\u003eanchored in permission, clarity, and honest conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnne is joining us in person, flying in from Boston, for a live conversation with Em about the book, motherhood, and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere's a bit about the heart behind the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmbitious Mother asks a question so many of us are afraid to sit with...what are you actually ambitious for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne calls it the Ambition Paradox, the real forces behind our overwhelm, and why it isn't our fault.\u003c\/strong\u003e She walks through the Three P's...perfectionism, people-pleasing, and pretending...and how they keep us stuck, and introduces a new framework called the Web of Ambition for designing a version of success that's actually ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe book includes a foreword by the incredible Robin Arzón, and has already earned praise from Eve Rodsky (Fair Play) and Neha Ruch (The Power Pause).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnne has been a member of our flourish mastermind for three years now... and before that was an \"afar bestie\" who had shopped with us online from Massachusetts for years. Here's a little glimpse at the joyful and lighthearted dynamic between Anne and Em from a recent mastermind retreat...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/5908\/files\/10.2025-Flourish_Mastermind-DSC01182-Brooke_Bryand_Creative-4K.jpg?v=1785804470\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne is a clinical psychologist, executive coach, and mom of four who earned her PhD in counseling psychology and worked at Harvard before starting her own practice. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHer work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, The Boston Globe, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWatching her become a published author has been such a full circle moment for us, and getting to bring her into our space, in person, feels extra special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENT DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday, September 13th, 2–4pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe event will be hosted at \u003cstrong\u003eFlourish Coworking\u003c\/strong\u003e, attached to the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's the perfect backdrop for connection, reflection, and community :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you've been craving honest conversation about ambition, motherhood, and letting go of the pressure to do it all, this will be a perfect afternoon for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis event is free! Grab your $0 ticket below to reserve your spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour ticket includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA live conversation between Anne + Em about the book, motherhood, and ambition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA small creative keepsake to take home with you...a little reminder of this time of connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe only have 40 spots available, so if you know you want in, go ahead and grab your ticket. Even if you don't know anyone coming, our team will be there to greet you with open arms and help you feel right at home!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrab your copy of Ambitious Mother wherever books are sold (see links below), and we'll see you September 13th!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quailridgebooks.com\/book\/9798216201946\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuail Ridge Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/ambitious-mother-from-surviving-to-thriving-in-your-career-and-at-home-anne-welsh\/46cc4deeb10ab227\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/ambitious-mother-anne-welsh\/1148672749\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ambitious-Mother-Surviving-Thriving-Career\/dp\/B0FZCZ9QY6\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DCL4LH303JON\u0026amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JK8ftn6KJTqk0JfCyv7l7Q.yw-ygi4VKFId3W3rCQwAGrclXeNYg5paXUaANaFbwzQ\u0026amp;dib_tag=se\u0026amp;keywords=ambitious+mother+anne+welsh\u0026amp;qid=1765901803\u0026amp;sprefix=ambitious+mother+%2Caps%2C139\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55978627334436,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/5908\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-03at8.29.01PM.png?v=1785804300","url":"https:\/\/www.theflourishmarket.com\/products\/our-special-book-club-event-anne-welshs-ambitious-mother","provider":"The Flourish Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}