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How Becoming a Mother Can Transform a Career — 076

New Mama, Pregnancy, Working Mama

Sarah Peck was the first employee to get pregnant at the Silicon Valley startup she worked for. And while her boss affirmed things would work out, she could feel unconscious competition and misogyny in the air. Inside she was feeling lonely and wondering if she was sacrificing the career she had built.

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Revolutionizing the System for Working Mothers — 065

In today’s episode, Summer Edwards shares the details of both of her challenging yet rewarding homebirth experiences, and discusses how she is working to revolutionize the workplace for women at a systemic level through her Lead Mama Lead movement.

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Birth, Women's Health, Working Mama

Planning Ahead for Postpartum Support — 064

In this episode, maternal health expert Arianna Taboada shares the details of her transition into motherhood and how she draws from her experience to create support plans for other women on their journey to motherhood.

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New Mama, Women's Health, Working Mama

The Fifth Trimester — 053

During her first pregnancy, Lauren discovered a lack of resources for women who are transitioning back into their careers after having children and became determined to make a difference. “The Fifth Trimester” was born – focusing on the transitional and critical stage of going back to work.

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Birth, New Mama, Working Mama

How Becoming a Mother Helped These Women Find Careers They Love — 039

In this special episode, we chat with three expert guests who share insights about how they create family traditions that are in alignment with their beliefs and personal values and how they navigate through the trappings of cultural norms at this time of year.  

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Listener Faves, New Mama, Working Mama

Less Stuff, More Meaning: How to Create Holiday Traditions Your Family Will Love — 038

In this special episode, we chat with three expert guests who share insights about how they create family traditions that are in alignment with their beliefs and personal values and how they navigate through the trappings of cultural norms at this time of year.  

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New Mama, Working Mama