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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development!

Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories.

Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all formal training and continuing legal education programs. Aisha lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 13.

Stephanie has more than fifteen years of experience in attorney professional development at two Am Law 100 firms. In her current role at Groom Law Group, she is responsible for creating a comprehensive training and development curriculum for all attorneys at Groom and developing and overseeing the execution of strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stephanie lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Zach, her 8-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old son.

Stay tuned to hear what Aisha and Stephanie say about their experiences as moms working in the field of professional development.

Show highlights:

  • Aisha and Stephanie share their personal working parent journeys. (4:02) (5:55)
  • How Stephanie’s legal professional development training and skills prepared her for being a mom. (8:15)
  • Aisha describes what it’s like to be a parent in professional development today. (9:26)
  • Aisha discusses the contrast between being a parent in professional development and being a parent as a legal associate. (10:23)
  • The workplace supports that were the most helpful and impactful for Stephanie when she became a working parent. (12:27)
  • Aisha talks about the magic of having informal workplace support. (16:09)
  • Stephanie gets into what she learned from her challenging first job as an infant room teacher at a daycare center. (21:10)
  • Skills Aisha gained from being a parent that have been helpful in her job. (26:20)
  • Changes in the field of professional development that are impacting parents. (28:54) (31:14)
  • Aisha discusses the importance of having working parent-caregiver groups across all industries. (35:56)
  • How Aisha and Stephanie’s approach to time management changed when they became parents. (38:22) (40:10)

Links and resources:

Aisha Greene on LinkedIn

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Stephanie Felder on LinkedIn

Groom Law Group

If you’re a leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group or affinity group (or would like to start one at your place of employment), join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning collaborative, at to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn

Books mentioned:

Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael Schonbrun

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Impact Winter by Travis Beacham

Mentioned in this episode:

Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave

Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life.

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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development!

Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories.

Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all formal training and continuing legal education programs. Aisha lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 13.

Stephanie has more than fifteen years of experience in attorney professional development at two Am Law 100 firms. In her current role at Groom Law Group, she is responsible for creating a comprehensive training and development curriculum for all attorneys at Groom and developing and overseeing the execution of strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stephanie lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Zach, her 8-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old son.

Stay tuned to hear what Aisha and Stephanie say about their experiences as moms working in the field of professional development.

Show highlights:

  • Aisha and Stephanie share their personal working parent journeys. (4:02) (5:55)
  • How Stephanie’s legal professional development training and skills prepared her for being a mom. (8:15)
  • Aisha describes what it’s like to be a parent in professional development today. (9:26)
  • Aisha discusses the contrast between being a parent in professional development and being a parent as a legal associate. (10:23)
  • The workplace supports that were the most helpful and impactful for Stephanie when she became a working parent. (12:27)
  • Aisha talks about the magic of having informal workplace support. (16:09)
  • Stephanie gets into what she learned from her challenging first job as an infant room teacher at a daycare center. (21:10)
  • Skills Aisha gained from being a parent that have been helpful in her job. (26:20)
  • Changes in the field of professional development that are impacting parents. (28:54) (31:14)
  • Aisha discusses the importance of having working parent-caregiver groups across all industries. (35:56)
  • How Aisha and Stephanie’s approach to time management changed when they became parents. (38:22) (40:10)

Links and resources:

Aisha Greene on LinkedIn

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Stephanie Felder on LinkedIn

Groom Law Group

If you’re a leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group or affinity group (or would like to start one at your place of employment), join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning collaborative, at to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn

Books mentioned:

Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael Schonbrun

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Impact Winter by Travis Beacham

Mentioned in this episode:

Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave

Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life.

Mindful Return Course Ad

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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development! Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories. Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all formal training and continuing legal education programs. Aisha lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 13. Stephanie has more than fifteen years of experience in attorney professional development at two Am Law 100 firms. In her current role at Groom Law Group, she is responsible for creating a comprehensive training and development curriculum for all attorneys at Groom and developing and overseeing the execution of strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stephanie lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband Zach, her 8-year-old daughter, and her 5-year-old son. Stay tuned to hear what Aisha and Stephanie say about their experiences as moms working in the field of professional development. Show highlights: Aisha and Stephanie share their personal working parent journeys. (4:02) (5:55) How Stephanie’s legal professional development training and skills prepared her for being a mom. (8:15) Aisha describes what it’s like to be a parent in professional development today. (9:26) Aisha discusses the contrast between being a parent in professional development and being a parent as a legal associate. (10:23) The workplace supports that were the most helpful and impactful for Stephanie when she became a working parent. (12:27) Aisha talks about the magic of having informal workplace support. (16:09) Stephanie gets into what she learned from her challenging first job as an infant room teacher at a daycare center. (21:10) Skills Aisha gained from being a parent that have been helpful in her job. (26:20) Changes in the field of professional development that are impacting parents. (28:54) (31:14) Aisha discusses the importance of having working parent-caregiver groups across all industries. (35:56) How Aisha and Stephanie’s approach to time management changed when they became parents. (38:22) (40:10) Links and resources: Aisha Greene on LinkedIn Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Stephanie Felder on LinkedIn Groom Law Group If you’re a leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group or affinity group (or would like to start one at your place of employment), join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning collaborative, at to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn Books mentioned: Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael Schonbrun How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Impact Winter by Travis Beacham Mentioned in this episode: Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad…
 
Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are so excited to introduce a new set of interviews with moms and dads in professional development. Lori and Jason are thrilled to welcome Joshua Troy and Neil Dennis to today’s podcast! Neil and Josh are both amazing dads in professional development. Josh Troy is the Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he engages with attorneys and staff to ensure their professional and personal success. Josh is a proud parent of two daughters, one almost six years old and the other four, who were excited to learn their dad was being interviewed! Neil Dennis is the Director of Professional Development at Blaney McMurtry LLP, a mid-sized full-service law firm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is responsible for the recruitment, professional development, and training of legal professionals at the firm. Before joining the firm, Neil led career development at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and held similar positions in Washington DC, including as the Assistant Dean of Career Services at the Howard University School of Law and a Director of Career Services at Georgetown Law Center. He lives in Markham, a suburb near Toronto. He is married to Kia, who has a much cooler job than him as an author of thriller mystery novels. They have two kids, Bryson, age 13, and Miles, age 10 (almost 11). Stay tuned to hear what Neil and Josh have to share about their lives as dads working in the world of professional development! Show highlights: The challenges Josh faced when his oldest daughter was born. (5:15) How Neil got into the field of professional development, and what it means to him. (8:33) How Neil draws inspiration from his kids and being a dad in his career. (11:05) Josh describes his path into professional development and explains what it’s like to be a parent in that field. (13:02) The workplace support Josh found especially helpful when he became a working parent. (18:09) Josh discusses his experience of being in Covid lock-down with his young children. (19:49) Josh shares some tips about backup care from his experience. (21:37) Having conversations about figuring out the best way to space out your leave after having a child. (27:50) What Neil learned from his very first job. (30:49) The skills Josh and Neil gained from being parents that are helpful to them in their professional development roles. (34:56) (37:53) A workplace change that affected working parents. (41:44) Changes in the field of professional development that could affect working parents. (43:58) Neil and Josh each share their advice for working parents. (47:15) (48:53) Links and resources: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Joshua Troy on LinkedIn Blaney McMurtry LLP Neil Dennis on LinkedIn Mindful Return blog post: What Is Backup Childcare and How Does It Work? An Interview with 3 Working Mamas If you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group (ERG) or affinity group at your organization, please join us in the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN) learning ,ollaborative. Go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn to sign up. Recommended Books: The Questioneers – A series by Andrea Beaty (Author) and David Roberts (Illustrator) Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. Ready Set Launch Book…
 
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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second part of their two-part series of episodes with moms and dads working in real estate! Today, Lori and Jason are excited to introduce Eva Davis and Jennifer Eaby, who are both amazing moms working in real estate. Jen Eaby is a realtor in the north suburbs of Atlanta. She has been in the real estate industry for nine years. She loves house shopping with clients, staging her listings for sale, and making friends with her clients. She and her husband, Joel, have been married for 19 years and are raising two daughters. Elizabeth is a senior in high school, and Gabriella is a freshman. Eva Davis is an Executive Vice President at Compass and a real estate agent in the Washington, DC Metro area. Eva brings significant business experience to her real estate career from her time in the mortgage industry, positioning her for great success in the greater Washington DC market. Her high-touch service, top negotiating skills, ongoing hustle, and sense of humour have helped her build a deep referral business. Eva currently lives in downtown Bethesda, with her University of Michigan-loving husband and her two little kids, with whom she enjoys exploring the food scene in the DC area and taking advantage of local concerts, parks, theatre exhibits, and playgrounds. Stay tuned to hear what Eva and Jen have to share about their lives as working moms in the world of real estate! Show highlights: Jen and Eva share their working parent stories. (3:50) (5:15) Eva describes her current experience as a parent in the real estate industry. (7:06) Eva talks about managing work-life boundaries in the real estate world. (9:05) Jen shares something that caught her by surprise as her children got older. (10:29) Jen describes the kind of support she had as an entrepreneur when she became a working parent. (13:45) Eva talks about what she learned from her first job. (25:10) Jen discusses the skills she gained as a parent that are helpful in her real estate role. (27:53) Changes Eva sees in real estate right now that will affect working parents. (32:49) Links and resources: Compass Real Estate Eva Davis on LinkedIn Jennifer Eaby on LinkedIn If you’d lead a working parent group at your organization and would like to join the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN), go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn Recommended books: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin…
 
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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to begin a new segment talking to moms and dads working in real estate! Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to introduce two wonderful dads in real estate, Paul Benshoof and Corey Lee! Corey Lee is the Principal of Residential Growth Properties LLC, a real estate investment brokerage in Washington DC. He has been actively involved in the real estate industry for nearly 25 years, and his company focuses on helping property owners unlock the value of their properties through zoning, entitlement, and redevelopment. He works closely with his wife, Bhavna, who runs her own successful real estate general contracting development and owners representation firm, and they live in the Forest Hills neighborhood of DC with their two youngest children, Sara and Ian, who are in middle and elementary school. While Corey and Bhavna met in grad school at UNC Chapel Hill, they still find a way to remain proud of their oldest daughter, Ida, who recently graduated from Duke, as a member of the Class of 2023. Corey earned his Political Science and Systems Engineering degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point and completed his JD and MBA in Real Estate Concentration at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Paul Benshoof is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Metropolitan in Northern New Jersey and has been with Keller Williams for eight years. Paul is a proud Scarlet Knight and studied economics at Rutgers University. He lives in Mount Olive, New Jersey, with his wife, Lindsay, and their three sons, aged 12, 10, and 3. Tune in to hear what Paul and Corey have to share about their lives as working dads in the real estate world! Show highlights: Corey discusses his introduction to working parenthood. (5:18) Paul shares what he enjoys most about being a parent working in the real estate industry. (9:58) Corey shares his experience of being a parent in real estate. (11:12) How Paul managed to remain consistent with his work when his children came into his life. (17:43) The experiences and supports that were helpful for Corey when he became a working parent. (20:09) Paul talks about the job he did while in high school and his first job after college and shares what he learned from doing them. (24:56) Corey shares what he learned when his dad turned down an economically viable business opportunity to spend more time with his family. (30:32) The skills Paul and Corey gained from being parents that are helpful in their current roles in real estate. (33:44) (35:25) Corey explains how he would have benefited from having had a business coach. (36:02) Corey’s tips for people in a business partnership with a partner or spouse. (38:50) Changes in the real estate industry that could affect working parents. (40:33) Links and resources: Residential Growth Properties LLC Corey Lee on LinkedIn Keller Williams Metropolitan Northern New Jersey Paul Benshoof on LinkedIn If you’d like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn Recommended books: The Power of Ambition by Jim Rohn The Awakened Family by Shefali Tsabary Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell…
 
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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second episode in the series of interviews with parents in the consulting world! Today, Lori and Jason are excited to talk with two awesome consulting dads, Jonathan Milde, and Daniel Baldor! Jonathan Milde is a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he is a core member of the technology and digital advantage transactions and integrations and industrial goods practice areas. He also has significant experience with health care, consumer goods, and retail clients. Jonathan lives in Maryland and has been married to Bess for 15 years. They have two kids, Beah, age 11, and August, age 8. Dan Baldor has been with Accenture for nearly 18 years. He is the Office Managing Director for Accenture in Miami, as well as the Life Sciences Client Group Lead and Strategy and Consulting Products Lead for Accenture’s self-market unit. He has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 24 years. He is a dad to Carolina, who is 21, a senior at Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, and Stephanie who is 19 and studying psychology at Florida State University. Tune in to hear what Jon and Dan have to share about their lives as working dads in the consulting world! Show highlights: Jon talks about his transition to working parenthood. (3:34) Dan shares his working parent story. (5:15) What it’s like for Dan to be a parent in management consulting these days. (7:00) How the change in travel pace post-pandemic will affect new parents. (8:19) The workplace supports Jon found particularly helpful when he became a working parent. (11:29) Dan discusses the fantastic benefits Accenture offers for working parents. (13:40) As a parent, ask the organization you work for whether or not they have backup child support if you’re unsure. Dan and Jon share what they learned from their first jobs. (17:41) (19:34) How living with his young children helped Dan prepare for client interactions. (23:30) Dan offers advice for working parents in management consulting. (26:00) What Jon does to mitigate workplace stress. (28:24) Links and resources: Boston Consulting Group Accenture Jonathan Milde on LinkedIn Dan Baldor on LinkedIn If you’d like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn Books mentioned: Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. Ready Set Launch Book…
 
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Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to be back after several months of hiatus! They kick things off again by focusing on moms and dads in the consulting world. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason talk to two fantastic consulting moms, Elizabeth Lapetina and Brooke Weddle. Liz Lapetina is a Managing Director with Deloitte Consulting, focused on healthcare operations and business transformation. She has experience working with PBMs and health plans on new business model launches, business transformations, consumer experience and strategy, and performance improvement initiatives. She is also involved in Deloitte’s well-being initiatives, leading the adoption of well-being strategies at one of the firm’s largest accounts. Liz lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, James, her two daughters, aged seven and five, and her dog. She enjoys reading, riding her Peloton bike, and serving as the Cookie Manager for her daughters’ girl scout troops in her spare time. Brooke Weddle is a partner at McKinsey & Company. As a leader in the firm’s people and organizational performance practice, Brooke helps organizations across the world achieve sustained performance through transformation. Globally, she leads the Change Leaders Forum, an executive capability-building series on transformational change and McKinsey’s organizational work in advanced industries, aerospace and defense, automotive, and electronics. In addition, she leads the firm’s culture and change management work in North America. Brooke lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, Miguel, and her two children, who are eight and ten. Brooke is also an appreciator of network theory. She wrote a wonderful article on social capital: Building Back Better Relationships at Work. Stay tuned to hear what Liz and Brooke have to say about their lives as parents working in the consulting world! Show highlights: Liz shares her working parent story. (5:28) Liz took five months off for maternity leave for both of her children. That made a huge difference! (7:07) The importance of having mentors and sponsors. (7:31) How Liz and her husband approach their careers and family decisions intentionally since becoming parents. (9:49) Brooke’s working parent story started in Seoul, South Korea. (10:45) Brooke explains why she returned to work shortly after having her second child. (12:51) Brooke explains how she and her husband approach their work and parental responsibilities. (13:25) Liz and Brooke explain what it’s like to be a parent in management consulting and share their top working parent travel-related tips. (15:27) (18:53) The workplace supports that were helpful for Brooke and Liz when they became working parents. (23:51) (28:18) Why it’s essential to speak up, say what you need and ask for support from your workplace when necessary. (31:44) How parenthood helped Liz gain more empathy for others and become smarter with her time. (38:59) How having young kids helped Brooke calm down and become a better listener. (41:15) Mentioned in this episode: Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad…
 
In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk to another amazing dad who is a professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)! Juan Otero serves as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Comcast Corporation, where he leads DE&I initiatives across Comcast NBC Universal, focusing specifically on governance, public policy, and strategic employee engagement. His responsibilities include the oversight of DE&I analytics; organizational alignment on the company’s public policy positions with DE&I implications; broad activation of employee resource groups and related volunteerism platforms; and development of targeted DE&I workforce education and training. He also supports the integration of DE&I into Comcast NBC Universal’s community impact initiatives. Juan is married to his wonderful wife, Julissa, and they have an active son, Julian, who is five years old. Juan holds a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and an MPA from American University. Juan talks about his experience as a parent working in diversity, equity, and inclusion. He discusses his confusion and fear after becoming a parent, the fantastic support he received in the workplace, and how his priorities changed after he became a dad. Stay tuned to hear about Juan’s life as a dad working in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show highlights: Juan tells the story of how he met his wife and landed up where he is today in the world of working parents. (2:53) Juan discusses what it is like for him to be a parent working in diversity, equity, and inclusion. (6:13) Becoming a dad helped Juan evolve in his role at Comcast and gave him a different viewpoint regarding various racial issues. (8:03) Juan had a wonderfully supportive boss who understood his confusion after becoming a parent and explained everything Comcast had available, in terms of parental support. (11:14) Juan explains how he had to re-prioritize his life after his son was born. (12:27) The strategies Juan uses as a leader to support his people. (15:15) Even though Juan got all he needed in terms of parental support in the workplace, he would still have appreciated having someone to talk to about his wellness. (18:08) Juan talks about his first paid job and explains how it made an imprint on him. (20:34) What has parenthood taught Juan in terms of career-related skills? (22:58) Juan discusses his part in shaping the conversation around working parenthood. (26:57) How heart-focused breathing can help working parents avoid freaking out. (32:42) Links and resources: Comcast Corporation Juan Otero on LinkedIn Books mentioned: A Tale of Two Cities , by Charles Dickens The Godfather , by Mario Puzo Dog Man, A Tale of Two Kitties , by Dav Pilkey Pete the Cat , by Kimberly Dean, James Dean, and Eric Litwin Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. Ready Set Launch Book…
 
Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second of their series of episodes featuring moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason are excited to talk to the fabulous dad, Ken Imo! Ken Imo is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Adobe. He is an accomplished executive, author, lawyer, and U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps veteran who promotes organizational change through diversity, equity and inclusion, and other strategic human capital initiatives. Ken is a proud husband to his wife, Jennifer, and is the father of three girls, Olivia, who is fifteen, twelve-year-old twins, Cecelia and Juliette, and two dogs, Julio Jones, and the puppy they got during Covid, Sir Lewis Hamilton, also known as Louie. Ken was a four-year scholar-athlete at Southern Methodist University and received his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. Ken talks about his evolution as a working dad and describes what it’s like to be a working parent in the DEI space. He also shares his recommendations for workplace improvements for parents and discusses the similarities between the issues faced by working parents and those that exist in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stay tuned to hear Ken’s inspiring working dad story! Show highlights: Ken and his wife are setting an example for their daughters in how they navigate their personal and professional lives. (3:22) Why Ken likes to look at his work as an extension of the Civil Rights Movement. (4:09) Ken would like his children to understand why his work is so important to him. (4:38) The challenges of being a working parent in the DEI space. (6:12) What Ken does for self-care and to reset and restore himself. (11:05) Ken appreciated getting parental leave when his daughters were born. (16:11) Some companies could do a better job of advertising the benefits they offer for working parents and encouraging people to use them. (22:28) Most Americans tend to underutilize their paid time off. (22:54) Ken talks about his first paid job, his motivation for doing it, and the lessons he learned. (27:51) Ken’s career trajectory started in service, and much of what he does today is about intentionally helping others. (32:02) Ken discusses his role in helping organizations to stay vigilant and creative while promoting a more inclusive environment, addressing workplace challenges, and coming up with solutions. (35:07) “Anything that allows us to effectively do our jobs, and effectively do our most important job, that is parenting, we should take full advantage Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. Ready Set Launch Book…
 
Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in specific industries, sectors, or roles. In this series, they will be interviewing moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals. Today Lori and Jason are excited to interview two amazing moms, Kamillah Knight and Jaya Saxena! Kamillah Knight is a change superhero! She strives to change how people interact with their environment, including their physical environment and those around them. Currently, Kamillah is a Senior Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Danaher’s Water Quality Platform. Before that, she worked as the head of diversity and inclusion at Ferrero and at Unilever in diversity and inclusion, sales, and supply chain. Kamillah is also deeply involved in volunteer work with her local community and her alma mater , Cornell University. Her most recent degree from Cornell is an MBA. Kamillah has a ten-year-old daughter. Jaya Saxena is the mom of two delightful and spirited girls, who are five and nine years old. Jaya is a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and former practicing attorney with fifteen years of advocacy and professional development experience. Her experience includes working in Legal Services, Law School Administration, and at an Am Law 10 Law firm. She currently works at a global economic consultancy, leading firm-wide DEI efforts. Jaya is an active member of her community, and she serves on multiple non-profit boards. In this episode of Parents at Work, Kamillah and Jaya talk about the joys and challenges of being working parents in the DEI space. They discuss the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and flexibility in the workplace, and talk about networking, support structures, and inclusivity. Stay tuned today to hear Kamillah and Jaya’s inspiring working mom stories! Show highlights: When Kamillah entered the workforce, she struggled to understand how she could be successful in her career and the best mom she could be. (3:49) Kamillah talks about the things she built into her schedule when she entered the workforce to ensure that she spent enough time with her daughter. (4:56) When Jaya had her first daughter, she was older than most first-time moms. (7:47) Jaya’s journey is constantly evolving, and she keeps on learning as new challenges present themselves. (8:40) Jaya talks about the gifts and hardships she has experienced as a working parent in the DEI space. (10:07) Working in the DEI space puts Kamillah at the forefront of understanding different ways of communicating things to her daughter. (12:39) Kamillah always tries to be honest with her daughter when talking to her about issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. (14:55) Jaya has learned to be okay with not knowing all the answers when her daughters ask her difficult questions. (16:40) Flexible working was a game-changer and Kamillah’s number one workplace support when she became a working parent. (18:24) Jaya would have liked to have had more support around nursing and breastfeeding after her children were born. (24:38) Parenthood has taught Kamillah about empathy, balance, and time management. (31:04) Jaya has learned many skills as a parent, including resilience and competence when navigating through challenging situations. (38:35) Vulnerability is vital when shaping conversations around working parenthood. (40:01) Common biases need to get acknowledged in the workplace. (41:55) Links and resources: The Danaher Water Platform Kamillah Knight on LinkedIn Jaya Saxena on LinkedIn If you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group at your organization, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn to sign up for the Working Parent Group Network (WPGN). Books mentioned: Between the World and Me by Ta-nehisi Coats Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin How to Raise and Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendy Mentioned in this episode: Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad…
 
Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin continue with their two-part series on an issue that working parents in all careers, roles, and industries struggle with: how household labor gets divided. In the second part of this series, Lori and Jason are excited to have an amazing dad, Sergio Rosario, joining them to carry on the conversation about the important, emotionally-charged, and controversial topic of who does what in the home! Sergio was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Nine years ago, his life and work brought him to Virginia. He met his beautiful wife, also from Puerto Rico, and a US Army officer, seven years ago. They live in Fayetteville, North Carolina, but they will soon be moving back to Virginia. Sergio is a social worker, musician, educator, fatherhood advocate, the founder of Soy Super Papa, and the course coach and lead for Mindful Return’s Spanish Language Working Dad Course. Sergio and his wife have a five-year-old daughter named Stella. In this episode of Parents at Work, Sergio dives into what makes household labor a critical topic and why it is so full of emotion. He offers some excellent advice to help couples start a conversation about household labor and avoid allowing emotion to interfere with our discussions about chores. He also talks about the benefits of good communication and explains how he progressed towards taking responsibility in his relationship. Stay tuned to today’s conversation to hear what Sergio has to say about finding common ground around a healthy division of household labor! Show highlights: When he met his wife, Sergio knew that he would have to make some lifestyle changes! (5:08) Sergio explains what motivated him to start helping parents communicate better. (9:03) Why does Sergio think household labor is such a critical and emotionally-charged topic? (11:55) Sergio and his wife approach their household labor as a common goal with no gender roles assigned. (12:37) Sergio offers some advice to help people avoid becoming emotional around household tasks. (14:07) Sergio describes the systems that he and his wife use in their home. (15:35) How Sergio and his wife progressed in their relationship around issues related to household labor. (21:42) How Sergio and his family have benefited from having good communication. (24:28) Lori randomly draws a birthday celebration card from Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play deck for Sergio. They talk about birthday celebrations to see what comes up around the division of labor on that topic. (27:10) Sergio explains how partners can start a conversation about household labor. (32:37) How to address breakdowns in the division of labor. (38:11) The importance of having conversations about gender roles. (41:04) Links and resources: Mindful Return’s Spanish Language Working Dad Course Soy Super Papa Mentioned in this episode: Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, Launch Head over to www.readysetlaunch.net to grab your copy of the book, Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch. Ready Set Launch Book…
 
In this episode, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin took a detour from their usual pattern of interviewing moms and dads in different industries and sectors to discuss an issue that all working parents struggle with - how household labor gets divided. They have created a two-part series of special guests to dive into this important, juicy, and emotionally-charged topic! Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to welcome Eve Rodsky to the podcast. Eve is a mom and a working parent celebrity. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) . She is also the author of the brand-new book, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World . Eve is a lawyer, and she has done extensive work in family mediation, strategy, and organizational management. She is married to Seth, and they have three children. Zach is thirteen, Ben is ten, and Anna is five. In this episode of Parents at Work, Eve unpacks the relationship evolution that takes place in a marriage after the children come along. She shares the Fair Play origin story, explains the power of having systems in place, and plays a game with the Fair Play cards to help couples understand how baggage and assumptions make things emotionally charged. Tune into today’s conversation to learn about the value of systems and find out how couples can share household chores without triggering each other. Show highlights: Eve talks about her first job as a bar mitzvah dancer. (4:16) How Eve started helping parents communicate better. (7:24) Eve explains why things become so emotionally charged in the home after the children start to arrive. (12:38) Eve plays a game with her Fair Play cards and explains what they represent. (14:10) Playing with the Fair Play cards helps people understand the baggage that tends to get caught up in the division of labor in the home. (23:46) Fair Play is an ownership mindset and a no excuse zone. Eve explains how it started to work in her home. (24:07) It is vital to understand the context of why people do things. (26:45) Why are systems vital in the home? (30:00) How to unlock the secret formula for boundaries, distance, and communication and start the conversation. (36:49) What allowed Eve to feel that she had started to make progress with issues around the division of labor in her home? (39:47) How to reframe or replace toxic messages and create a new way forward. (43:40) Eve talks about the Fair Play documentary. (48:44) Mentioned in this episode: Provide an Employee Benefit for Moms Returning After Maternity Leave Join over 75 companies who currently provide an employee benefit course to new Moms. Mindful Return is a 4 week course that will help your employee retention at this critical time in your employee's life. Mindful Return Course Ad…
 
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