JOURNAL ARTICLE

Airbnb exec quit her job to take a gap year with her husband and 3 kids—she credits the reset for propelling her to CEO of Taskrabbit.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Royle, Orianna Rosa 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Ania Smith, CEO of Taskrabbit, and her transformative year-long sabbatical in Argentina, which allowed her to reset her career and family dynamics. During this time, she and her husband redefined their household roles, leading to a more equitable division of responsibilities upon their return. Smith emphasizes that the experience provided her husband with a deeper understanding of the mental load typically borne by working mothers, enabling her to pursue more demanding executive roles. The sabbatical not only helped them rethink their priorities but also highlighted the importance of balancing ambition with family life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186420862
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