114. What Happens When You Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” with Danielle Alvarez
Fri Feb 06 2026
What does it look like to make a huge life pivot in the middle of raising small kids—and during a global pandemic?
In this episode, Ashley talks with Danielle Alvarez, a mom of three who walked away from the business she’d spent years building and went to law school with a six-, five-, and one-year-old at home. Now a corporate attorney with her own small business-focused firm, Danielle shares what it really looked like to start over, and how she made room for ambition without sacrificing everything else.
This is a conversation about redefining success, letting go of timelines, and figuring out what actually feels right—instead of chasing what’s expected.
Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot, thinking about one, or just trying to hold your own dreams alongside your real life, this one’s for you.
We talk about:
– Making a big life change when the timing isn’t ideal
– Doing things differently than the “traditional” path
– Ambition, burnout, and the pressure to do it all
– Parenting while building something new
– Starting a business that reflects your values
– Letting go of old expectations (and other people’s opinions)
Connect with DanielleLinks + Resources:
Website: sblslaw.com
LinkedIn: Danielle Alvarez, Esq., MBA
Email: danielle@sblslaw.com
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/
Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822
Instagram: @mydovetail.app
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/
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What does it look like to make a huge life pivot in the middle of raising small kids—and during a global pandemic? In this episode, Ashley talks with Danielle Alvarez, a mom of three who walked away from the business she’d spent years building and went to law school with a six-, five-, and one-year-old at home. Now a corporate attorney with her own small business-focused firm, Danielle shares what it really looked like to start over, and how she made room for ambition without sacrificing everything else. This is a conversation about redefining success, letting go of timelines, and figuring out what actually feels right—instead of chasing what’s expected. Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot, thinking about one, or just trying to hold your own dreams alongside your real life, this one’s for you. We talk about: – Making a big life change when the timing isn’t ideal – Doing things differently than the “traditional” path – Ambition, burnout, and the pressure to do it all – Parenting while building something new – Starting a business that reflects your values – Letting go of old expectations (and other people’s opinions) Connect with DanielleLinks + Resources: Website: sblslaw.com LinkedIn: Danielle Alvarez, Esq., MBA Email: danielle@sblslaw.com Connect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/ Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822 Instagram: @mydovetail.app LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/