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The episode features a conversation with Jeannie Culbertson, a single mother of 6 children who owns two businesses - an editing business and an insurance agency. Jeannie shares her journey into motherhood, including having her first child unexpectedly while planning to join the Air Force, and raising a son with a congenital heart defect. She discusses how martial arts and church helped provide discipline and community for her large family. Jeannie also talks about transitioning from truck driving to building successful editing and insurance businesses that allow her the flexibility to be present for her children. The conversation explores how Jeannie's experience as a mother has prepared her for the challenges of entrepreneurship and leadership.
“With children, you learn how to negotiate, how to make accomplishments, how to talk to them, talk them down when they're upset, things like that, admin value clients and customers and things like that. Those are skills that you can actually take into the workplace. And how to handle people.”
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Unexpected journey into single motherhood
Leveraged martial arts, church, and flexibility to manage large family
Pivoted careers from truck driving to editing and insurance
Parenting skills translated to valuable business leadership abilities
Prioritized work-life harmony through boundaries, delegation, and self-care
And so much more!
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Angela emphasized the importance of flexibility in the workplace, particularly for working mothers, as it allows them to better manage their professional and personal responsibilities, reducing stress and burnout. She highlighted the benefits of hybrid and remote work options, customized schedules, and flexible locations, which can attract and retain top talent. Angela encouraged business owners and leaders to consider these factors when shaping their company culture and policies.
“Hybrid and remote work options is huge, because offering that remote or hybrid schedule allows moms to save time on commuting and be more present at home while staying productive at work. Being a mom working from home, I can put in a quick load of laundry, I can start the dishwasher. It just helps create peace of mind that like some things that need to be done in the house, again, sometimes this doesn't always fall on the the mom, but a lot of times it does, and so that is why I am trying to advocate to clients that I'm working with. If they want more women in their company, they need to be thinking about these options.”
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Angela to share stories and feedback from working moms on how flexibility in work schedules and culture has positively impacted their productivity, dedication, and retention in their roles.
Business owners and leaders to consider offering flexible schedules, remote or hybrid work options, and customized schedules to attract and retain top talent, especially working moms.
Angela to continue advocating for the importance of flexibility in the workforce and its impact on attracting and retaining talent, particularly working moms.
And so much more!
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I recount my unexpected journey into motherhood while balancing my career as a virtual life coach and consultant. When I became pregnant with my first child, Henry, I faced significant challenges—no health insurance, a limited support network in Arizona, and a relationship with my partner, Ryan, that was still uncertain. Despite these difficulties, I made the decision to keep the pregnancy and eventually returned to work to secure health benefits. After delivery, I managed my new responsibilities as a mother while working full-time, dealing with sleep deprivation, and figuring out childcare arrangements. This experience has taught me the resilience and strength it takes to be a working mother, and I now aim to raise awareness and provide support for others through my podcast.
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Unexpected Pregnancy and Initial Challenges
Decision to Keep the Baby and Career Concerns
Balancing Work and Motherhood
Returning to Work and Childcare Challenges
Emotional and Relationship Struggles
Empowerment and Future Aspirations
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Gina, an experienced employment attorney based in Phoenix, discusses her career trajectory in employment law, her approach to balancing professional responsibilities with motherhood, and the specific challenges encountered by working mothers. She underscores the importance of organization, transparency, and establishing clear boundaries within the workplace. Gina also highlights significant recent legislation, such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Act, which mandate reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. She shares practical strategies for achieving work-life balance, including incorporating regular walks with her spouse and prioritizing exercise. Gina advocates for employers to exceed basic legal requirements to more fully support working mothers and strengthen talent retention.
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Introduction and Background of Gina
Balancing Work and Family Life
Navigating Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Workplace
Biases and Misconceptions in the Workplace
Supporting Working Mothers in Leadership Roles
Recent Laws and Legal Protections for Pregnant Workers
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Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Mom-Me Podcast. I am Angela, your host, a mother and business owner, discussing the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. I share my background in organization development and change management, detailing my transition into HR and the difficulties I faced along the way—like limited maternity benefits and the pressure to return to work soon after pregnancy. Despite these challenges, I built a successful HR team and became an advocate for better support for working mothers. This experience inspired me to start a podcast aimed at empowering and supporting women leaders who are also mothers, with a strong emphasis on the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace.
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Navigating the Balance Between Work and Motherhood
Challenges in the Early Career and Motherhood
Building Structure and Support in a New Role
Returning to Work Post-Maternity Leave
Influence of Motherhood on Leadership Style
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