You were once a rising star in the field of genetics, but a corporate takeover left you unexpectedly jobless and yearning for something more meaningful. One night, while browsing through an online community for science enthusiasts, an idea sparked: a citizen science platform that allows everyday people to contribute to groundbreaking research. Before you could capitalize on this concept, life throws you a curveball, and your focus shifts when you decide to pursue getting pregnant. Balancing a startup and personal dreams seems daunting, but the same scientific curiosity that drove your career now compels you to turn your life's challenges into your next big project—combining a citizen science platform with a journey to motherhood.