I hear this all the time from women: I’m over 25, I have kids, can I still do medical device sales?

This episode answers that. Taylor Stelly is 39 years old, a mom of three, and she just got a medical device sales job with a top company while staying in Louisiana. She didn’t have the kind of sales or clinical background most companies look for, but she still made it happen.

Taylor Stelly’s Story

Taylor grew up in Park City, Utah and competed in sports like horseback riding, tennis, and snowboarding. She says that competitive background prepared her for leadership and handling hard moments.

Her career started in event management. She ran events for over 10 years, from music festivals to corporate and nonprofit events. Then her life changed when she lost her mom unexpectedly. That loss made her rethink what she wanted to do and what kind of work would feel meaningful.

She moved into real estate, got her license, and worked as a realtor in Los Angeles. During COVID, she learned how to do real estate virtually and moved back to Utah. Later, she became a dual realtor in both California and Utah.

After she met her husband, they moved to Louisiana to be closer to his family and get extra support. She said that move helped because it gave her the childcare support she needed while pursuing a new career.

Why Medical Device Sales

Taylor said medical device sales wasn’t even on her radar until she became a mom. Once she had kids, she spent more time in doctor’s offices and hospitals. She started noticing how meaningful it must feel to help patients and be part of technology that improves lives.

She started applying to jobs without really understanding how the industry works, got rejections, and realized she didn’t know what she was doing. That’s when she found the podcast, connected on LinkedIn, and joined the program because she wanted coaching, accountability, and structure

What the Interviews Are Really Like

The interview process is designed to test you. The goal is to see if you can handle objections and not lose confidence when they point out why you’re “not a fit.”

Taylor said her biggest objections were:

• not having a clinical background
• not having “classic” B2B sales experience
  
  

But she learned how to explain her transferable skills. She already knew cold calling, door knocking, CRM follow-up, email campaigns, and staying organized. She learned how to translate that into what companies want to hear.

How She Did It With Kids

Taylor had three kids under five, including a baby. She said it was possible because she stayed organized and got support. She used help from her husband, family, and even neighbors when last-minute calls came up.

Her main point: if you want it badly enough, you make it happen.

She also said she is a better mom when she feels fulfilled in her own life. For her, purpose was missing before, and now it isn’t.

What the Company Told Her

After she got hired as an associate sales rep, they told her she set a new standard for what they look for in associate reps. She said she followed the steps, learned from earlier mistakes, and improved each time.

She also said she interviewed the company too. The team mattered. She wanted support as a parent, growth opportunities, and a clear path forward.

Advice From Taylor Stelly

Her advice was simple:

• trust your gut if you feel pulled toward this career
• don’t quit — she said the only way you fail is if you stop
• take action daily
• network and have conversations
• if you only have 30 minutes, still do something
• she used a rule: do 10 actions a day to keep moving
  
  

She said one day she was ready to stop, but she sent 10 more messages anyway, and that’s what led to her opportunity.

Final Thoughts

Taylor Stelly’s story proves this: being a mom, being married, being busy, or being 39 does not mean it’s too late. If you stay consistent, keep talking to people, and keep moving forward, you can break into medical device sales.

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