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

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"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."

Episodes

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Episode 21
The False Tradeoff

The secret ingredient for career advancement through parental leave

Angela Passarelli, Ph.D
Angela Passarelli, Ph.D
Spela Trefalt
Spela Trefalt
21 | The secret ingredient for career advancement through parental leave
Episode 21

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.

June 28, 2024
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Episode 20
The False Tradeoff

A rallying cry to vote like a mother

Erin Erenberg
Erin Erenberg
Raena Boston
Raena Boston
20 | A rallying cry to vote like a mother
Episode 20

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.

June 4, 2024
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Episode 19
The False Tradeoff

Bobbie's impact: On parental leave & working parent advocacy

Sarah Hardy
Sarah Hardy
19 | Bobbie's impact: On parental leave & working parent advocacy
Episode 19

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.

May 22, 2024
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Episode 18
The False Tradeoff

This may be the best time to make a career pivot

Jess Galica
Jess Galica
18 | This may be the best time to make a career pivot
Episode 18

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.

May 1, 2024
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Episode 17
The False Tradeoff

How to improve your parental leave policy & program

Jessica Winder
Jessica Winder
17 | How to improve your parental leave policy & program
Episode 17

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.

April 17, 2024
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Episode 16
The False Tradeoff

Tackling gender inequity at home

Eve Rodsky
Eve Rodsky
16 | Tackling gender inequity at home
Episode 16

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.

April 3, 2024
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Episode 15
The False Tradeoff

Becoming a stepparent amid a career pivot

Jen Allen-Knuth
Jen Allen-Knuth
15 | Becoming a stepparent amid a career pivot
Episode 15

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.

March 20, 2024
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Episode 14
The False Tradeoff

Problem solving for women's rights with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

Congresswoman Katherine Clark
Congresswoman Katherine Clark
14 | Problem solving for women's rights with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark
Episode 14

Problem solving for women's rights with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

Do you know who is fighting for affordable childcare and paid family leave in Congress? And do you know what YOU can do to actually get legislation passed? We address this and more with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark in this bonus episode.

March 8, 2024
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Episode 13
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Who gave you permission to slow down my career?

Mita Mallick
Mita Mallick
13 | Who gave you permission to slow down my career?
Episode 13

Who gave you permission to slow down my career?

Ever wonder why policy is not enough to support working women? You won’t want to miss this interview with WSJ and USA Today best-selling author Mita Mallick, who shares why she dedicated an entire chapter of her book about DEI and inclusion to parental leave.

March 6, 2024
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Episode 12
The False Tradeoff

I never understood burnout until...

Amanda Goetz
Amanda Goetz
12 | I never understood burnout until...
Episode 12

I never understood burnout until...

After landing in the ER twice in a week due to panic attacks, single mom of three, 2x founder and brand builder Amanda Goetz knew she had to slow down. She shares her story in this episode and how she’s taken her career into her own hands as a solopreneur.

February 21, 2024