What if the "right" path to parenthood looked nothing like the one you imagined and turned out to be exactly the one you were meant to take? Kate Mason sits down with Lorena Otes, author of Solo Mum By Choice, dance teacher, and mother who made one of the most courageous choices a woman can make: to become a parent entirely on her own terms. Lorena opens up about navigating 12 rounds of IVF, genetic discoveries she never expected, the emotional and financial reality of solo fertility treatment, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life doesn't follow the script. Her story reframes what family can look like and will leave listeners understanding that love, consistency, and showing up are what truly define a parent.Listen For:2:52 Was becoming a parent always something Lorena had envisioned for herself?7:03 What did Lorena discover about her own genetics when she began the IVF process?13:46 What did 12 rounds of IVF really feel like emotionally and practically for Lorena?20:06 How does a fiercely independent personality shape the solo parenting experience?36:12 What advice does Lorena have for anyone considering the solo parenthood path?Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact Lorena Otes:Email | Website | Lorena's Book | Instagram | Facebook | TikTokContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X