Check Out Kate Hindman’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kate Hindman

Hi Kate, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in La Crescenta, just next to Pasadena, as the eldest in a blended family of five kids. Now, I’m back where it all began, raising my two sons, Calvin and Jasper, with my husband—and enjoying the same neighborhood drama from a whole new angle.

I was a freshman in 2007 when Barack Obama’s campaign lit a fire in me that still burns bright. I went on to study political science and feminist studies at UCSB, fully prepared to change the world. Then Trump got elected, and I welcomed my first son into a world that felt like it was going off the rails.
I stayed rooted in my belief that my voice mattered, my parenting made a difference, and I wasn’t going to stop advocating for justice. In 2020, while the rest of the world was baking bread and doing Zoom yoga, I welcomed another son and decided to pursue a master’s in legal studies. With barely any work experience my motto became “think like a rich white man” and rewrite my resume with the kind of confidence usually reserved for those with yachts and trust funds. If Trump could be president, I figured I could do anything.
That mindset didn’t just help me—it led to me helping other women, especially those with career gaps or traditionally “feminine” work histories, land high-paying corporate jobs.

Education has been a privilege, and I’ve tried to weave my values into every aspect of my life. In 2022, I took to TikTok as @LeftistMommy, where I share thoughts on politics, my rollercoaster ride as a parent, and connect with women looking to level up their careers. I also throw in insights from my law and policy studies at UCLA, because why not? I believe in being an open book—sharing everything I’ve learned to uplift marginalized communities and help others carve their own path to success. Plus, it’s just more fun that way.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
One of my biggest struggles? Just trying to survive in this soul-crushing capitalist system without losing my mind. Imposter syndrome doesn’t help, either. I’d love to spend my days raising my kids, getting involved in politics, hanging out with friends, and not having to worry about whether my basic needs (or anyone else’s, for that matter) are met. But, of course, there’s this constant tug-of-war between making a living and trying to make a difference.

After COVID hit, I, like so many others, realized I needed a higher-paying job. But with mostly part-time, feminine-coded work on my resume, my prospects felt pretty slim. That’s when I turned to AI websites to help rewrite my work experience, reframing it with just enough corporate jargon to sound impressive. And it worked! I landed three corporate jobs in three years and got accepted into UCLA Law, all thanks to a little creative wordplay and the magic of AI. What breaks my heart, though, is knowing there are so many other deserving people out there, juggling multiple jobs just to make ends meet, who don’t have access to these same tools.

That’s where TikTok comes in. Through my platform @LeftistMommy, I’ve been able to reach those very people, offering resume writing courses and, maybe more importantly, a dose of confidence to beat back imposter syndrome. I want to show folks that everything is teachable, and we all deserve to have our basic needs met—no matter how unhinged the system is. I enjoy my work, and TikTok has been a creative outlet for me, but the relentless cost of living is always lurking, weighing on my mind, my marriage, and my plans for the future. It’s wild to see how many people are grinding away with multiple jobs, side hustles, and even going back to school, yet still can’t afford homes or even summer childcare. I have ambitions and plenty of drive, but sometimes it feels like I’m running a marathon with concrete shoes, stuck in an economic timeline that just doesn’t make sense.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
By day, I have a stable 9-5 that keeps me on my toes and pays the bills. The rest of my time is spent maximizing connection with my children, studying for my UCLA law courses, and squeezing out as much content as I can muster on tiktok.
I found that my job doesn’t need to be the place that perfectly encapsulates all my hopes and dreams. It can be the place where I enjoy the company of my co workers and learn technical skills I otherwise wouldn’t. Most importantly, its what keeps all of my family’s needs met.

Once I reframed “what I want to be when I grow up” to separate my career from my passions, I became much happier.
I’ve always been someone who wears many hats (perhaps some eldest daughter syndrome is to blame). I see a need and I figure out how I can meet it, even if its ever so slightly.
When I began posting on tiktok, it was mostly to share my educational background on politics through a feminist lens (think Audre Lord feminism, not Hilary Clinton).
When I learned how far a good resume would take me, I couldnt wait to share this skillset with others and elevate as many women as I could.

I’m really proud of the countless women I’ve helped see that they are worth so much more than withering away at a job that doesnt pay the bills. I’ve helped stay at home moms flee domestic violence by landing high paying corporate jobs that bring stability to their children.
The most important step of this support is rejecting the cultural lens we are taught to view corporate jobs through. Everything is teachable, every company will have a learning curve due to the use of vastly different systems, and most importantly-if you are on top of the ever changing schedules of your household, and the mental/emotional load of motherhood-there really isnt any administrative job you cant do.

I’m proud of myself for rejecting narratives arent what I deserve based on my work experience and instead taking what I need, then reaching back and helping other women meet me here.
Whether I’m talking about parenting on The Tamron Hall Show, or having my debt featured in Newsweek-I am a multi faceted open book, as are all women. I will go to the depths of the earth to share my truths and seek connection as I strive to make humanity a better place.

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
My biggest lesson I’ve learned as a working mom is to never ask for permission, but offer apologies when necessary.

If my kids have an early dentist appointment-I take my work phone to the appointment. If I need to take a day from home, I will.
I have really taken advantage of the post-covid leniencies in corporate America. Before Covid, higher ups were often working from home (or the golf course). Their massive offices, and front row parking spots, empty almost every day of the year. Now, companies often allow their best performing employees to work from home (and they tend to be older men).
This is a DEI issue, women require flexibility regardless of their corporate value to the company. When I can wield my schedule to fit the many hats I wear-I perform so much better in every area.
Women are often quick to make excuses for why they dont have the right background, point out their flaws, and even feel “lucky” to even have a job. This mindset causes them to fear pushing the needle.
I hope my work can shed some light on the value of working moms, our limitless flexibility, and that it’s okay to do what you need to do without express permission.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/KateH13
• Other: https://tiktok.com/@LeftistMommy