I got laid off from Google, then found out I was pregnant. Going from DINK to self-employed has felt like the wild west.

Shanon Morris. Stacy Foster Shanon Morris, a Navy veteran, co-founded Trimester Abroad with her husband to aid traveling parents. After being laid off by Google, Morris transitioned to entrepreneurship in the travel industry. Trimester Abroad aims to improve travel experiences for new and expecting parents globally. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shanon Morris, a 34-year-old entrepreneur in Ithaca, New York. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm a Navy veteran,...