Stanford TedX Talk

In her Stanford TEDx Talk, Bette Bentley shares a powerful, personal perspective on motherhood, creativity, and taking risks in systems not built for women. Drawing from her experience as a founder, storyteller, and mother, Bette challenges the idea that ambition and caregiving are at odds—and instead reframes motherhood as a source of innovation, resilience, and leadership.

Through humor, vulnerability, and sharp insight, she explores what happens when women are encouraged to bring their full selves into their work, rather than compartmentalizing their lives. Her talk is a call to rethink how we value mothers, creativity, and unconventional paths—and to take chances on women who are building something new while raising families.

The talk reflects Bette’s broader mission: to create space for women to lead with joy, honesty, and courage—both in business and in life.