Adia Barnes, coach of the Arizona Wildcats, faced a unique challenge during the 2021 National Title game against Stanford. Trailing at halftime, she had to balance giving a crucial speech with pumping breast milk for her six-month-old daughter, Capri. Despite her efforts to keep this aspect of her life under wraps, it became public knowledge, leading to inspirational messages from working mothers across the country. This experience sparked conversations about motherhood in the workplace and how women can navigate professional demands while raising children, showcasing Barnes' role in this dialogue.
I was always doing it on the DL. I didn’t want people to think that hinders my ability to do my job.
Women in various career fields reached out to Barnes, telling her she was an inspiration, and Barnes spoke publicly about the importance of representing mothers.
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