Parentaly Podcast:
The False Tradeoff
A podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving that working parents can be successful at work and at home


"This podcast has been a game-changer! I've found myself nodding along, feeling validated, and even jotting down actionable tips mid-episode. It's like having a supportive network of mentors and fellow parents right in my earbuds."

What 3,000 parents said about the parental leave experience
We surveyed nearly 3,000 women to better understand their parental leave experience - the first comprehensive study of its kind. Tune in to hear the most interesting and surprising findings, and what employers and policymakers can do to better support parental leave transitions.
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Episodes
Lift up one other woman every single day

Lift up one other woman every single day
If all of us help one woman every single day, it will make a huge difference: Words of wisdom from today’s guest, Kelley Steven-Waiss, author of Valley Girls: Lessons From Female Founders in the Silicon Valley and Beyond. Hear the inspiration behind her book and how motherhood played a role in her successful career.
Supporting employees through late-term pregnancy loss

Supporting employees through late-term pregnancy loss
Parental leave policies are often designed for successful pregnancies – but what about employees who experience pregnancy loss? Cassandra Babilya shared her story and how her employer showed up as she grieved the loss of her child while 22-weeks pregnant.
Creating a positive adoption experience for your employees

Creating a positive adoption experience for your employees
Does your organization support all paths to parenthood? Hear from Boomie Odumade, a working parent who adopted, about what her employer got right to make her experience with adoption in the workplace a positive one.
The secret ingredient for career advancement through parental leave


The secret ingredient for career advancement through parental leave
Career coaching through parental leave helps expecting employee’s thrive in their careers – and there’s research to prove it. Hear from two researchers on what they found about the power of career coaching for new parents and its contribution to business continuity through parental leave transitions.
A rallying cry to vote like a mother


A rallying cry to vote like a mother
What’s the purpose of The Chamber of Mothers? Co-founders Raena Boston and Erin Erenberg join us to talk about their advocacy work for moms and caregivers in the United States and their newly launched “Vote Like a Mother” campaign.
Bobbie's impact: On parental leave & working parent advocacy

Bobbie's impact: On parental leave & working parent advocacy
Paid parental leave and supporting working parents in the workplace is great for both employees and businesses. Bobbie Co-founder Sarah Hardy joins us to explain why, and shares tips on how to implement a policy that works for everyone.
This may be the best time to make a career pivot

This may be the best time to make a career pivot
Could early motherhood be the right time to make a career pivot? We spoke to Jess Galica, author of Leap: Why It’s Time To Let Go To Get Ahead In Your Career, to get her take after interviewing women who reclaimed their careers after having kids.
How to improve your parental leave policy & program
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How to improve your parental leave policy & program
Trying to improve your parental leave policy, but not sure how to make the business case for it? Learn from Jessica Winder, HR leader and fractional chief people officer on how she convinced her company to increase the amount of paid leave while implementing a program to support parental leave transitions.
Tackling gender inequity at home

Tackling gender inequity at home
Women shoulder two-thirds of the unpaid domestic work in their households. How can heterosexual couples better divide these responsibilities so one parent isn’t carrying the burden? NYT-bestselling author Eve Rodsky explains how her “fair play” movement helps families reach gender equity at home.
Becoming a stepparent amid a career pivot

Becoming a stepparent amid a career pivot
How becoming a stepparent helped change one highly successful corporate sales leader's perspective on what success looks like: Jen Allen-Knuth shares her story.