Millions of mothers around the country put their careers, ambitions, and goals on hold when they have children. They focus on raising their kids and putting everyone else’s wants and needs ahead of their own. Once the kids are back in school or they have left the nest, they then feel free to continue the path they are on or choose a new one. Many women are embracing the idea that it’s never too late to reignite their ambition and pursue their purpose with renewed passion.

“Pursuing a career I love took a backseat while I focused on raising my family, but I knew that wouldn’t be the case forever," said Jen Moran-Kobes, DDS. “When the time was right, I reclaimed my ambition and got back in the game — and I’m so glad I did. What’s been most rewarding is seeing how my journey is now inspiring others to do the same.”

Many women worry that once they have been out of the field for so long, due to mothering or other issues, it may be too late to get back to it. The good news is that it's never too late. Dr. Jen Moran-Kobes began her career in the dental field by opening her own cosmetic dental practice, but then sold the business to put her family first. She spent 17 years focusing on raising her four children, and was also hit with battling breast cancer. Recently, she rekindled her passion and went back to work doing what she loves and has been trained to do.

To return to dentistry, she had to renew her license and engage in additional training, and retake the dental boards, but she didn't let that stop her. She's now back practicing at the same office she founded years earlier, Water Tower Dental Care, and also servicing patients at Hinsdale Dentistry. She’s made a name for herself in a male-dominated field by giving her patients the time, attention, and personalized care they deserve, helping them achieve their unique natural looking smiles. Today, her practice focuses on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including no and minima