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Parents At Work

A podcast for working parents presented by Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, founder of Mindful Return, and Jason Levin, MBA, founder of Ready Set Launch, exploring work-life integration in all different roles, industries, adn professions. Techniques for parents in dealing with everything from sleep deprivation and managing work-life issues, to help you excel at work while also raising your family.
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Dec 9, 2019

Today’s guests, Drs. Steve Silvestro and George “Chaucer” Hwang discuss a variety of shifts and systems within the medical profession that are affecting the lives of physician parents. Both guests embody an array of roles - Dr. Steve is a pediatrician, bone marrow harvesting physician, mindfulness educator and host of the award-winning podcast, The Child Repair Guide, while George is an anesthesiologist, runs an entertainment company in China, and works with a clinic focused on treating depression.

Yet above all else, both guests are dads doing their best to juggle their passion for helping others, nurturing creative outlets, and being a parent. 

Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this conversation to learn more about how juggling medical residency with parenthood children, the vitality of a support group, how the internet is impacting the medical field, and so much more. 

Show Highlights: 

  • Steve’s personal parent working story and how he prepared 
  • How residency can affect having children 
  • George’s personal working story and how he balanced other passions 
  • What it’s like to be a dad in medicine and the shift in wellness occurring in the field 
  • Beneficial workplace supports that Steve and George experienced 
  • The impact of environment and having close friends within the work place 
  • Systems the medical field could improve to support working parents 
  • How telemedicine is affecting physician parents – and all parents
  • Optimizing time spent with your kids 
  • Learning to manage finances in a way that supports priorities 
  • Finding a balance between striving for more and accepting what is 

 

Links: 

Contact Lori: 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

Lori@mindfulreturn.com 

Contact Tom: 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

For a copy of “You’re pregnant, You’re fired”- amiller@spigglelaw.com 

Dec 2, 2019

Being a mom in the medical field comes with its own unique rewards, but also its own challenges. Today, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Medical Director, Dr. Nawl Johansen, shares her experience of being a working parent in the clinical field. She describes many of the challenges mothers face in finding time to have children in the midst of a challenging career and how to navigate time windows as efficiently as possible. 

This episode is full of tangible advice on how to practice compassion towards yourself and others that parents in any work field can benefit from. Join Lori Mihalich-Levin in this episode for authentic insights on being a physician mom. 

Show Highlights: 

  • Dr. Nawal’s working parent story 
  • What it’s like to be a mom in medicine 
  • Knowledge gained from parenthood that is applicable to medicine 
  • Helpful programs and systems for transitioning into parenthood 
  • Establishing your value in the workplace to allow flexibility in your schedule 
  • Navigating time to pump during windows between work 
  • Finding the courage to ask for help and get a parent support group 
  • Struggles of having children during residency 
  • How the health care system is evolving to keep physicians fulfilled and avoid burnout 
  • Allowing yourself grace and space for gratitude  
  • Resources to survive life as a working parent 
  • Ways to practice self-compassion and mindfulness 
  • Advice to avoid unnecessary technology use 
  • Ways to carve a career path that support the life you want 

 

Links: 

Contact Lori: 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

Lori@mindfulreturn.com 

 

Resources: 

https://self-compassion.org

https://www.agreatergoodfoundation.org

http://ccare.stanford.edu/

Oct 22, 2019

Being a dad in the accounting industry looks different for everyone.  With different roles and different types of employers, some accountants are in the office all day, while others work remotely or from client sites. 

 

Today’s guests, Kevin Stout and Jevon Knowles, talk about the benefits, flexibility, and struggles of being a working parent as an accountant. With over 18 years of experience in different positions, Kevin has a unique take on how to prioritize family and create a strong workplace culture. Javon’s position as an audit partner at BDO has also allowed him to give insightful advice on how to optimize so-called “work-life balance.” 

 

Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview for an array of diverse and tangible tips. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Kevin and Javon’s personal working parent stories
  • What it’s like to be a dad in the accounting industry 
  • The importance of integrating family into the workplace 
  • Building stability and support in order to have a successful working parent career 
  • Creating flexibility in roles to accommodate circumstances 
  • Evaluating delaying parenthood to establish a successful career 
  • How the profession has shifted throughout the past few years  
  • The benefits of networking with other working parents 
  • How accountant shortages are affecting employers’ approach to recruiting and retaining working parents
  • The impact of technology within accounting and family life 
  • Resources and technology to improve work and parenting 
  • Finding balance in your priorities 
  • Optimizing resources to have difficult conversations with your children 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Lori@mindfulreturn.com 

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-sweat-the-small-stuff-and-its-all-small-stuff-richard-carlson/1101004106?ean=9781567318791&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Core+Good+Home+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=CjwKCAjw2qHsBRAGEiwAMbPoDJXgEGUK0yCtwJ3WfTT5P1LEyRwSe9OqfM6JaxvoHFhBPmBXa1zztRoCjoUQAvD_BwE#/

 

https://www.google.com/calendar/about/

 

https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucial-conversations-training/

 

http://home.gc.com/2017-high-school-baseball-scorekeeping/?ads_adid=15199971361&ads_cmpid=256380361&ads_creative=379673839905&ads_matchtype=b&ads_network=g&ads_targetid=kwd-48010293944&ttv=2&utm_campaign=2018-bats-paid&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=_PLUS_gamechanger&utm_term=%2Bgamechanger&utm_content={adid}&gclid=CjwKCAjw2qHsBRAGEiwAMbPoDESSmSaIaDnY5AXdaaT7k67C46Xljr4SiQA7mHHfBRS-g2indHvGuxoCyNcQAvD_BwE

Oct 15, 2019

What is the life of a parent accountant like?  While public accounting may offer an array of benefits, such as a flexible schedule and paid parental leave, there are also struggles and client demands that accompany work in this profession. This episode explores what it looks like to be a mom in the accounting field with working parents, Jennifer Todling and Aneika Perez. 

 

Both Jennifer and Anika are employees of Ernst & Young and have an abundance of tangible advice for working mothers, no matter where you work. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this conversation as they dive into the importance of self-care, developing self-awareness and the emotional identity transition of becoming a working mom.  

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Jennifer and Aneika’s working parent stories 
  • What it’s like to be a parent in the accounting industry 
  • Shifting with the unpredictability and flexibility of accounting and parenthood 
  • Releasing yourself of the “should’s” and creating an encouraging community within the work place
  • Support systems that are helpful for parents within accounting 
  • The importance of self-discovery and establishing a relationship with yourself 
  • Navigating the transition and emotions of coming back to work as a new parent 
  • The impact of having a support system and lactation support 
  • Embracing changes within the industry and staying connected 
  • Letting go of expectations and allowing things to unfold organically 
  • Resources that enhance the working-parent experience, including transition coaching 
  • How to use time blocking successfully 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Lori@mindfulreturn.com 

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

The Awakened Family

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-baby-book/

 

http://www.thefifthtrimester.com

 

https://daretolead.brenebrown.com

Sep 3, 2019

Today’s episode dives behind the scenes of the lives of three moms in the Tech industry. As parents and career-oriented women, Henri Loh, Shadiah Sigala, and Vanessa Loder have a lot on their plates. As entrepreneurs in Tech and leaders of parent groups, each woman has a unique experience to share in this interview. Henri, Shadiah, and Vanessa reveal shifts happening in the current workplace and take a look at how the structures reflect on moms and dads. 

In this episode, they discuss the importance of establishing fundamental paid parental leave policies, ramp-up benefits, and the necessity of childcare support. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this episode to learn more about what it’s like to be a mother in the Tech industry, and how the tech industry is innovating in the working parent space.

 

Show Highlights: 

  • Experiences as a working parent and the life transitions that take place balancing work and parenthood 
  • What inspired Shadiah and Vanessa to co-found their own businesses 
  • Putting policies in place to support parents and what it’s like to be a mom in the tech sector 
  • Examining current systems and the core changes that need to be changed to support caregivers equally 
  • The most beneficial support systems put in place when returning to work 
  • Forming support groups for new parents and making sure their needs are heard 
  • Changes that are happening in the tech industry that are impacting working parents 
  • Putting more women in leadership roles and measuring the success of initiatives 
  • Dealing with caregiver discrimination 
  • Establishing the support needed within your workplace and maintaining your identity 
  • How fathers taking time off is activism and changes workplace culture 
  • What it means to manage your spoons 
  • Tools to bring more calmness into everyday life 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

E-Myth Revisited

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/working-mom/

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn/

 

https://worklifelaw.org

 

Respectful Parenting Podcast

 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar/id909319292

 

Work, Pause, Thrive by Wisen Stromberg

 

https://insighttimer.com

 

https://www.silverskyimports.com/categories/tibetan-singing-bowls

Aug 27, 2019

Technology has changed the way we parent in the modern world, but how does it impact parents in the tech sector? Today’s guests, Matt Burke, member of the programs team at Thumbtack and founder of the parent resource group, along with Hugh Molotsi, founder of Ujama, both share their experiences as working parents within the tech industry and advice to fully lean into the working fatherhood experience. 

Hugh and Matt discuss the challenges all parents have, the positive impact of organizational support, and how to build a community of uplifting parents. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview to learn more about how the tech sector is leading the way in supporting working parents, and how you can use technology to enhance your life as a working parent. 

 

Show Highlights: 

  • Matt’s experience as a working parent and building a vulnerable space for parents in the workplace 
  • What being a working parent has looked like for Hugh’s career and how he made changes to be a more involved parent 
  • What it’s like to currently be a dad in the Tech industry 
  • Being an example to coworkers to demonstrate prioritizing parenting 
  • Utilizing resources and creating a company culture that acknowledges individuals 
  • Taking advantage of company benefits and giving yourself permission to lean into resources 
  • Creating a community for yourself and systems that are beneficial to implement for working parents 
  • Why on-site daycare is something organizations should incorporate 
  • Making mindful choices and accepting your choices without comparison  
  • Changes occurring in the tech industry that are affecting working parents 
  • How technology can build communities and bring parents together 
  • Addressing the trickle-down effect of mental health for parents and employees 
  • Being vulnerable and communicating with other parents to build support 
  • Helpful resources and tangible advice to have a better parenting experience 
  • The shift in expectations for modern parenthood 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/third-shift-michele-bolton/1101205293

 

https://ujama.co

 

The Mother of All Jobs

 

https://www.thumbtack.com

 

https://www.mothermag.com/benefits-of-working-moms/

 

http://tendlab.com

 

All Joy and No Fun

Aug 6, 2019

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking non-traditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent 
  • What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry 
  • The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts 
  • Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need 
  • Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules 
  • Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization
  • The opportunities that the art community provides for children 
  • Actively pursuing support for family during work projects  
  • Changes that need to take place for upcoming parents 
  • How building working relationships benefits parents 
  • Changes that are currently happening within the industry that are affecting parents 
  • Establishing boundaries and respecting others’ time 
  • Practices to prioritize family time 
  • Resources mentioned that are helpful to working parents 
  • Learning to communicate with children on their level 
  • The power of podcasts for kids 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

Google calendar 

 

http://www.sittersstudio.com

 

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com

 

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world

 

https://www.storypirates.com/

Being a parent in a field with sporadic schedules, travel requirements, and remarkably long rehearsals can create an array of complications. Today’s guests, Jeremy Chernick and Jerry Rapier are both involved in the theater and arts community while juggling parenthood. 

 

In this episode, they share what their journey as a parent and a theatre professional has looked like for them. They discuss the changes that are currently impacting parents, resources that have helped them throughout their careers, and the benefits of taking nontraditional career paths. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this exciting interview for a look behind the curtain as a theater dad. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Navigating being in the arts and becoming a new parent 
  • What it’s like to be a dad in the performing arts industry 
  • The scheduling restraints that accompany being a parent within the arts 
  • Being honest about being a parent and asking for what you need 
  • Studios’ strategies to work with parents’ schedules 
  • Jerry’s adoption process and the impact it had on his organization
  • The opportunities that the art community provides for children 
  • Actively pursuing support for family during work projects  
  • Changes that need to take place for upcoming parents 
  • How building working relationships benefits parents 
  • Changes that are currently happening within the industry that are affecting parents 
  • Establishing boundaries and respecting others’ time 
  • Practices to prioritize family time 
  • Resources mentioned that are helpful to working parents 
  • Learning to communicate with children on their level 
  • The power of podcasts for kids 

 

Links: 

 

Contact Lori: 

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Resources: 

 

Google calendar 

 

http://www.sittersstudio.com

 

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com

 

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world

 

https://www.storypirates.com/

Jul 30, 2019

In today’s episode of Parents at Work, Tom Spiggle and co-host, Lori Mihalich-Levin, introduce us to two moms in the performing arts, Rachel Spencer Hewitt and Roberta Pereira.

Rachel details her personal challenges as a working mom and the logistics of trying to find acting work while juggling new motherhood. Roberta addresses common practices in the theatre industry that previously haven’t been questioned. Join us as they share insight, tips, and resources for theatre moms, on today’s Parents at Work Podcast. 

Rachel Spencer Hewitt received her MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama. Her credits include Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theatre. She is mom of 2 children, a 4 year old and a 2 year old, the Founder and Executive Director of The National Organization for Individual Caregivers in Institutional Support, and the Founder of the Parent-Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) for the performing arts.

Roberta Pereira is a Tony-nominated, Olivier-award winning theatre producer. She’s currently the producing director of “The Playwrights Realm”, an off-Broadway theatre company committed to amplifying the voices of emerging playwrights. She’s the solo mom of 20-month old Bianca.

 

 

Show Highlights:

 

  • Scheduled craziness and chaos of hours
  • The need for invisible labor, contingency plans, creative problem-solver
  • Saying yes to opportunities that may have a 24-hour notice and then prioritizing that opportunity over everything, no matter how healthy (or unhealthy) that decision is for everyone
  • Reaching out and receiving help from family
  • Broadway Babysitters based in NYC, composed primarily of artists who are used to long hours and understand industry norms
  • Urban Sitter, an online database that will show locations for caregivers while traveling
  • Washington D.C. just passed a paid-leave law
  • FMLA applies to some people, but doesn’t require paid leave
  • Celebrating the individual and saying yes to everything that they are
  • Hostile work culture can break an individual, because of their needs outside of the industry
  • Prioritizing the health and independence of the individual Rachel and Roberta’s goal is to make the industry better for everyone
  • When you’re home, be focused on home
  • The Radical Parent Inclusion (RPI) project - providing childcare at auditions
  • Sometimes not being able to afford being seen is the reason people don’t get the job, and not because they are not capable or don’t want to work.
  • Changing rehearsal dates to coincide with a child’s holiday from school, so that it becomes a day off for both the parent and the child
  • The idea of the “disposable artist”: you work until you’re burned out. Once you burn out, you’re replaceable. If we care about longevity, we need to care about practices that are sustainable.
  • Caring about inclusion through the lens of parenting
  • What lessons can we learn that are transferable?
  • Hiring parents can be an asset
  • Providing a child-care matinee, where children do activities while parents watch a play
  • Being an agent of change within the industry and leading by example
  • Find community! Don’t underestimate the value of resource-sharing.

Links / Resources:

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

https://www.broadwaybabysitters.com

https://www.urbansitter.com

https://paaltheatre.com

Facebook.com/paalperformingarts

Twitter.com/paaltheatre

Instagram.com/paaltheatre https://www.playwrightsrealm.org

https://www.playwrightsrealm.org/rpi

Anna Moensch's Mothers: https://www.playwrightsrealm.org/2019-20

Book:

Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster” 

Article:

“End the Plague of Secret Parenting” by Emily Oster

 

The “Parents at Work” Podcast is sponsored by:

 

The Spiggle Law Firm, representing people who have been wrongfully fired, or fear they might be, with a particular focus on pregnancy discrimination.

Jul 2, 2019

In today’s episode of Parents at Work, Tom Spiggle and co-host, Lori Mihalich-Levin, introduce us to 2 working dads in the HR field: Wiley Simmons and Adam Calli. Human resources are generally a women-dominated industry, yet men contribute a unique and valuable perspective.

 

Wiley Simmons is a single father of 2 and came to the HR field through a complete accident. Having an executive and administrative assistant background, he took an admin assistant temp job in the human resources field, and his boss was so impressed with his work, he was offered a position as a benefits coordinator. What he found was that with being prior military, the rules and regulations of the HR profession, as well as his enjoyment of helping people and interacting with staff, turned out to be the perfect career choice for him. 

 

Adam Calli is the proud father of 2 and an HR professional. He is also the principal consultant and founder of the human resources consulting firm, Arc Human Capital, LLC. Prior to working in HR and having children, hotel operations were Adam’s specialty, but it was not especially conducive to family life. He did something quite revolutionary for 2002: he saved up his leave time and took 3 weeks FMLA leave after the birth of his son.

Both HR and non-HR professionals alike will enjoy hearing this discussion on industry trends, and finding that perfect balance between work and life. There’s something for everyone here. Please join us!

 

 

Show Highlights:

 

  • Hard to trust HR personnel when you’re on the other side of the fence
  • HR doesn’t get the accolades as a profession that it deserves
  • Allowing time off to take care of family issues
  • A support system is extremely important
  • Parents need time off, too
  • Mandatory leave law
  • Talking to a therapist as a way to maintain balance
  • Dealing with mental health issues 
  • Taking care of yourself and enjoying parenthood
  • Watching other parents and deciding what kind of parent you want to be
  • Why more companies are becoming interested in paid parental leave plans
  • How the opportunity to utilize technology makes it easier for today’s parents to be more productive
  • Why the “work/life balance” terminology is becoming obsolete
  • The “work/life blending” concept is more practical for today
  • Work and life is still just life
  • Why progressive companies will accept and embrace the blending concept
  • Old-school-mentality companies are in danger of fading out
  • Hyper-efficiency as a brand new parent
  • Which generations might be less accepting of this work/life blending
  • HR availability to remote workers
  • Helicopter parents
  • Families being committed to everything but the family
  • The value of committing to your children and your community
  • Learning how to say no and understanding the commitment of saying yes
  • Being a victim of your own success
  • Encouraging employees to tap into the employee assistance program
  • How a phone is critical technology when managing multiple people
  • The benefit of family-shared calendars/apps
  • How to teach our children time management as members of the family
  • Time management is an incredibly valuable skill to have no matter what your field

 

 

Links / Resources:

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

http://www.archumancapital.com

Jun 21, 2019

This week’s episode of Parents at Work brings you three thoughtful and experienced mothers in Human Resources. Being a mother and meeting the demands of an office can be difficult to balance, so Kelly, Kecia, and Heather share their personal journeys to help others succeed at work while raising children. 

 

This interview covers how to navigate negotiations with your employer, the benefits of having flexibility to set clear expectations, and the importance of giving yourself grace. To learn more about what it’s like to be a parent in HR and how to balance parenthood along with professional life, join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Personal parent working stories 
  • Retention tools for parent employees
  • Choosing HR as a career path 
  • Not “leaving before you leave” as you contemplate parenthood
  • What it’s like to be a mom in HR 
  • How motherhood can make you a better team player 
  • Support systems that are particularly beneficial when coming back to the office 
  • Using parenthood as a networking opportunity 
  • Support systems that companies don’t always have, but should 
  • The importance of having open communication and open dialogue with supervisors 
  • Changes occurring in the industry that are impacting working parents 
  • Integrating paid leave for parents 
  • Providing flexibility for all employees and getting rid of stigmas 
  • How firms impact families and the improvements the industry is making 
  • Top tips and resources for working parents 

 

Links:

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Contact Lori: 

 

Lori@mindfulreturn.com 

 

Books mentioned: 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-baby-book/

May 29, 2019

Being a working parent looks different for everyone, but there are many tactics and techniques that are effective no matter what your current circumstances are. This episode of Parents at Work interviews two lawyer dads, Justin Johnson and Kenny Kraft, who are currently navigating how to be successful both in their careers and as parents. 

In this episode, Justin and Kenny share their experiences transitioning back into the office after paternity leave, how to effectively communicate and collaborate with your partner, and how to make time for other valuable aspects of life. For more insight on how to navigate work life and parenthood join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in today’s interview. 

 

Show Highlights: 

  • What Kenny’s and Justin’s working parent situations looks like 
  • Whether or not parenthood was a factor in deciding on a career 
  • The transition to becoming a lawyer and parent 
  • What it’s like to be a dad in the legal industry 
  • Communicating with your spouse and navigating parenthood together 
  • Workplace support systems that have been the most effective transitioning back into work 
  • Making work a support system for the more important aspects of life 
  • Workplace benefits that were anticipated to be helpful but ended up being unnecessary 
  • Benefits within firms that are especially effective for working parents
  • Changes that would be advantageous for working dads 
  • The pros and cons of technological growth and how telecommuting is improving 
  • The struggle of finding affordable and flexible childcare 
  • Trusting yourself and collaborating with your partner 
  • The importance of not sacrificing your self-care 
  • Getting creative to implement what you need into your schedule 
  • Limiting and balancing technology use with your children 

 

Links: 

Contact Lori: 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

Contact Tom: 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

Books mentioned: 

Digital Minimalism 

I Like Myself

The Self Driven Child

 

May 21, 2019

Juggling parenthood as a working mom can be a challenge, especially as a lawyer. Today, Tom Spiggle and Co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin interview two moms who work within the legal field, Anjali Patel and Katy Robinette. 

 

Both mothers currently have two children ranging from the ages of 15 months to 4 years., They discuss their experience as working parents in the private and public sectors, how they found a system that works for them, and the most important things they’ve learned throughout their time as a working parent. 

 

For more insight on what it looks like to succeed in life as a mom and lawyer, tune into this episode of Parents at Work. 

 

Show Highlights: 

 

  • Katy’s experience transitioning into a judicial clerkship as a mom 
  • Anjali’s experience having children as a mid-level associate at a large firm
  • Preparing to be a working mom and aligning your career with parenthood
  • Looking at jobs with benefits and flexibility for families 
  • Asking firms about their parental policies and finding a firm that offers what you need 
  • Macro and micro perspectives about what it’s like to be a mom and a lawyer 
  • Skills that parenthood provides within the workplace 
  • The push and pull parents feel trying to balance parenthood and a career 
  • Support systems that were effective returning to the office from maternity leave 
  • Changes that are happening in law that are impacting parents 
  • Advice for navigating parenthood in the workplace 
  • The importance of advocating for yourself and asking hard questions 
  • Learning to communicate about your needs as a working parent

 

Links: 

 

 Contact Lori: lori@mindfulreturn.com

 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

 

Contact Tom: 

 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

 

Books mentioned: 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17383921-all-joy-and-no-fun

 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/769016.How_to_Talk_So_Kids_Will_Listen_Listen_So_Kids_Will_Talk

Apr 22, 2019

Juggling parenthood and a career can be handful. It can be difficult to balance both, but we’re here to share ways employers and employees are working together to make work and life possible. 

In this episode Tom Spiggle and (new!) co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin introduce the upcoming themes and scheduling for the Parents at Work podcast.  In this updated podcast format, you’ll hear the perspectives of parents in a new industry or sector each month, parents from different career paths, and a plethora of advice for parents or employers will be included in these upcoming episodes. 

To join Tom and Lori on this journey and for helpful insight on balancing work and parenthood, tune into this episode of Parents at Work. 

Show Highlights: 

  • Learning from parents in different industries 
  • Issues that parents face in specific industries 
  • What to expect going into parenthood while having a career 
  • Insight for employers to implement in their respective fields 
  • The upcoming schedule for the podcast 

 

Links: 

Contact Lori: 

https://www.mindfulreturn.com or lori@mindfulreturn.com

Contact Tom: 

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/ or tspiggle@spigglelaw.com 

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