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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Are more men taking paid parental leave?
Are more men taking paid parental leave?
More companies are offering paid parental leave to all employees. What will it take for fathers to feel more comfortable taking the time they’re eligible for? Google’s Erez Levin - a parental leave coach and self-proclaimed “dadvocate” - joined us to talk all about the dads.
Parenting, pregnancy & quality data
Emily Oster: Parenting, pregnancy & quality data
So much conventional wisdom about parenting and pregnancy isn’t actually backed by data. So what happens when you apply a data-driven academic approach to these topics? Emily Oster - a professor of economics and NYT-best selling author who was named to TIME’s most influential people in the world list - joined us this week to weigh in.
Your right to paid leave, simplified with AI
Reshma Saujani: Your right to paid leave, simplified with AI
Moms First launched a first-of-its-kind paid leave AI tool to help families get the support they need to access and apply for paid leave benefits. Learn more from CEO Reshma Saujani on how this tool will change the game for expecting parents - and HR leaders - who are navigating the paid family leave process, starting with New York.
Normalizing women & mothers in leadership
Normalizing women & mothers in leadership
If women make up 42% of the workforce, why are so few in leadership positions? We brought 2x founder and mom-of-3 Tracy Young onto the podcast to talk about why we need more women in leadership and how to make strides normalizing it for future generations.
The Space Gal: Engineer, TV host & your science best friend
The Space Gal: Engineer, TV host & your science best friend
In this episode, we speak with Emily Calandrelli about how her advocacy for extending paid parental leave in the aerospace industry resulted in 12 major players changing their policies with the help of Parentaly’s template to make the business case for increased paid parental leave. We also talk about her experience with motherhood as a digital creator, which aspects about this career path she loves the most and what she has in store in 2024.
It's OK to "work" while on parental leave
It's OK to "work" while on parental leave
In this episode, Allison and Parentaly Coach Danielle Pickens address the "to work or not to work during parental leave" conundrum. They cover the differences between working and staying in touch with work, sharing examples of when it's actually beneficial to the employee to connect with work without doing too much while on leave.
Starting a new role when you’re expecting a child
Starting a new role when you're expecting a child
In this episode, Allison welcomes Parentaly's Head of Marketing, Jenna Vassallo, to cover the pros and cons of starting a new job when you're expecting. They address interviewing when pregnant and when to disclose, the challenges of onboarding and coverage planning at the same time, and why this experience can be quite different depending on your birthing status.
I almost quit my job after parental leave
Allison's story: I almost quit my job after parental leave
In this episode, Allison shares her personal struggles with parental leave and answers your questions in our first "Ask Me Anything" segment. Tune it to learn how her experience led her to build a company that helps parents grow their careers after they start a family.