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The Rise Collective

Where ambitious mothers
find their people.

Carefully curated cohorts forambitious mothers with big jobs and little kids.

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Where you are now

You finally made it.

And you've never felt less sure of yourself.

A few years ago, getting here felt like winning. The promotion. The bigger paycheck. The seat at the table. Proof that all the hard work had paid off.

Then you became a mom.

Now you're back at work, trying to find your footing while your life at home asks more of you than ever. You're managing a demanding role on less sleep, carrying the guilt of missing moments at home, and wondering what ambition looks like now.

There's always something waiting. A Slack message. A pediatrician appointment. A team member who needs feedback.

No matter where you are, part of your brain is somewhere else. And no matter how hard you work, you can't seem to get back to feeling like yourself.

The hardest part is that nobody seems to understand. At work, nobody sees what's waiting at home. At home, nobody understands the pressure you carry at work.

You keep telling yourself it's just a season. But the questions keep getting harder to ignore.

Do I still have what it takes? Can I actually sustain this? Am I still ambitious?

Introducing

The Rise Collective

You'll join a cohort of 6-8 women navigating a similar chapter of work and motherhood. We personally select every member and assemble each cohort around professional responsibility, company environment, and stage of motherhood.

A cohort that understands your life

Connect with women who understand demanding tech careers and motherhood.

Space for the honest conversation

Your private Slack channel is a place to ask questions, share what you’re carrying, and hear how others are navigating it.

A thoughtful start

For your first six weeks, a weekly conversation prompt helps you move beyond introductions and get to know each other.

Connections close to home

Everyone in your cohort is based in your metro area, so a coffee, a walk, or dinner together is easy to arrange.

Relationships that can continue

After those first six weeks, your membership continues, and so do the relationships you’ve built with your cohort.

A wider community

Beyond your cohort, you’re part of the wider Rise Collective community of women navigating a similar chapter of life.

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Tamara Hinckley, founder of Momentum Rising
A note from the founder

Hi, I'm Tamara.

I've spent my career in some of the most competitive environments in business, from Wall Street to Harvard Business School to leading product teams at Pinterest.

But the hardest transition I ever navigated wasn't a promotion. It was becoming a mother.

Like many ambitious women, I found myself trying to sustain a big career, a growing family, and a version of success that no longer fit the life I was living.

I was navigating infertility, postpartum depression, a dual-career marriage, and the same questions so many ambitious women wrestle with in silence.

Do I still have what it takes? Can I keep doing this? Is it possible to build a meaningful career and be the kind of mother I want to be?

When I couldn't find a community of women at this intersection of leadership and motherhood, I started building one.

Since then, I've brought women together through coaching programs, workshops and curated events. One thing comes up repeatedly: how much it matters to meet women who get it. Women you can be honest with, learn from, and support in return.

The Rise Collective grew from those conversations.

If you're a senior woman in tech navigating leadership and early motherhood, and you want to keep building an ambitious career without losing yourself in the process, I'd love to have you join us.

With you in it,

Tamara Hinckley
Founder, Momentum Rising
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Who it's for

You're in the right place if…

  • You're a senior leader in tech with meaningful scope and influence and at least one child under five
  • You're often the only mom in the room, with few people who understand the pressure you're carrying
  • You're exhausted from piecing together advice from books, therapists, and productivity experts
  • You want to keep advancing your career, but you can't imagine doing it this way for another 10 years
  • You're craving honest conversations with women managing the same level of responsibility
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How are cohorts matched?
I personally review every application. I consider your role, level of responsibility, company environment, stage of motherhood, where you live, and what you're navigating. Each cohort includes 6-8 women with relevant shared experiences and different perspectives. Cohorts are made up of local peers in major metro areas.
What happens during the first six weeks?
You'll connect in a private Slack channel and receive one conversation prompt each week. You can also bring your own questions and respond to other members whenever it works for you.
Are there scheduled meetings?
There are no required meetings or coaching calls. Members can arrange their own conversations or meetups.
What happens after six weeks?
The introductory prompts finish, and your community membership continues. You can keep connecting with your cohort and the wider community.
When do new cohorts begin?
New cohorts begin on the first of each month, starting November 2026. Your start date will be confirmed when you're accepted into a suitable cohort.
What does membership cost?
Members of the founding cohort pay a one-time fee of $99, with no recurring charge.
The Rise Collective

You don't have to
figure this out alone.

Find women who understand the career you've built, the family you love, and the questions you're holding about what comes next.

Want to stay in touch in the meantime? Join my weekly newsletter for practical systems and honest conversations about what it's really like to build a big career while raising little kids.