What is your name?
Jess Galica
What is your title?
Author and Executive Coach
What is your business name?
Reclaim Your Career
What is your website URL?
www.reclaimyourcareer.co
What is your Instagram handle?
@reclaimyourcareer
What is your LinkedIn URL?
linkedin.com/in/jessgalica
How long have you been a Boston Business Women member?
Signed up in August 2023
Where are you based? How did you end up there?
Boston, MA. I grew up in Massachusetts, returned to Boston after college in Washington, DC, and built my career here. I love Charlestown for its small-community feel, perfect for raising my two young children.
Tell us more about your company! What do you do and what pushed you to start?
My mission is to redefine what a successful career looks like for high-performing women. Through Reclaim Your Career, I help women and other underestimated leaders develop and accelerate their careers while defining success on their own terms.
The business grew out of my own journey. I worked at top organizations like Bain and Apple, achieving “dream” career heights, yet felt unfulfilled. My story of success without fulfillment resonated with many other women, which inspired me to help others thrive outside traditional corporate narratives.
What is your definition of success? How do you know when you’ve reached it?
Success is living with intention and defining it on your own terms. You know you’ve reached it when you have clarity on your goals and are actively creating and experiencing the meaningful moments you’ve envisioned.
Tell us about your most transformational moment as an entrepreneur.
Publishing my book and launching my business taught me that I can push through “why not” barriers to reach “yes.” That shift opened endless possibilities.
What was one of your biggest challenges in business?
Navigating male-dominated industries, pay discrimination, age and gender biases, and the corporate “tax” women experience. My mission is to help all women, especially those facing systemic barriers, build careers where they truly thrive.
How do you handle the harder days?
I give myself grace and redefine tough days as MVP (minimum viable product) days — focusing only on what must get done. Accepting that we can’t operate at 100% all the time keeps me productive long-term.
How has being a Boston Business Women Inner Circle member positively influenced your life + business?
I value the support, vulnerability, and learning the group provides. Being surrounded by supportive women is a confidence booster and an ongoing source of inspiration.
Tell us about your most proud moment in your career.
Launching my book Leap: Why It’s Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career, with endorsements from incredible leaders like Eve Rodsky, Gorick Ng, Lauren McGoodwin, and Blessing Adesiyan.
Who is the woman behind your business?
I work with ambitious, thoughtful women who are high performers and reflective thinkers. Many are mothers balancing identity and aspirations. I value intentional living, reflection, and supporting women to thrive both professionally and personally.
What makes you stand out from others in your field?
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Corporate experience: I’ve navigated demanding environments and understand the challenges my clients face. I can switch between Coaching, Mentoring, and Advising to provide tailored guidance.
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Research-backed insights: I integrate findings from 3+ years of research and my book Leap to help women navigate career crossroads and achieve intentional success.
Where can we keep up with you?
LinkedIn: Jess Galica