
Game On: Thriving in Private Equity While Raising Strong Daughters - The Balancing Act
Six years off. One massive comeback. Zero regrets.
In this episode of The Balancing Act, Sarah Sheridan sits down with Susan Scutt, private equity operator, single mom, and comeback queen.
She walked away from work to raise her daughters. Then walked back in and built a bigger, bolder career.
We get into:
The role she turned down (and why it wasn't worth it)
What her kids taught her about leadership
Why tough love works—at home and in the boardroom
It's a no-fluff conversation about ambition, resilience, and letting go of guilt. Especially for women who've hit pause—and are ready to hit play…
The skinny
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