Motherhood and Career Collide

Reflecting on Season 3: Themes, top downloaded episodes, our favorites, and what's up nextKimberly and Ashley are excited to regroup and bring a fresh new take on Motherhood and Career Collide. We will be moving forward with 2 seasons a year: January-June and September-December.  Stay tuned, catch up on the episodes, enjoy your summer, and see you in September!Support the show

We often talk about how we should "record before the recording" because of all the great conversation we have when we know it's just between the two of us. So, today we did just that! Of course, it morphed into an informative discussion about water safety to keep in mind for all ages this summer. We review the differences between rip current, under toe, and rip tide - what they are, how to recognize them, and what to do if caught in one on these.Resources:The differences between rip currents, undertows and rip tidesNational Ocean ServiceSupport the show

This week we have the pleasure of talking to Kate Anderson! Kate is the Chief of Staff at Motherly and previously worked as the VP of Operations at IFundWomen from September 2016 to December 2021. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space.  Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.In this episode, we get the inside scoop on Motherly's 6th Annual State of Motherhood Report. Nearly 10,000 mothers completed our sixth annual survey, conducted from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2023. To ensure our results represent today's mothers accurately, we weighted the data to align with US Census demographic data. Our report focuses on the findings from millennial and Gen Z mothers, but we also provide some insights from Gen X mothers who participated in the survey. Findings continue to validate that today's mothers are parenting without adequate structural support.Motherly's annual survey of nearly 10,000 mothers reveal: Rate of SAHMs has nearly doubled at 25%, compared to 15% in 202252% of working moms say the cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce.Eight-in-ten (80%) mothers are concerned about a possible recession and 71% report they are planning to cut back spending.58% of moms report they are primarily responsible for the duties of running a household and caring for children54% of moms reporting that they are having less sex than they were a year ago Nearly half (46%) of mothers are currently seeking therapyJoin us as Kate breaks down the evolution of this report over the years and delivers some staggering facts specifically regarding working mothers.Visit the State of Motherhood Website Support the show

The Down There Doc was born out of necessity to fill the gaps in our current medical system that leave women feeling isolated, dismissed, overwhelmed, and underprepared for childbirth and recovery.Pelvic Floor health is at the top of the list for things that “slip through the cracks” within our healthcare system, and the negative effects can impact women for a LIFETIME.We're here to raise the standard of care for pregnant and postpartum women everywhere with affordable, accessible, hassle-free resources, education, and training.Check out more at www.thedowntheredoc.comSupport the show

Kimberly had the opportunity for a cross-over event and of course she said YES!! Join her and Naomi Titleman, host of The foHRsight Podcast to talk about the importance of having a parent-friendly culture and programs.As two working parents, they share stories and tips on re-entry to work, and explored the benefits of having a culture that supports all caregivers.Navigating these uncharted waters as HR professionals is not always easy – there's no playbook on how to deal with a world changing at such pace. Organisations are facing an exponential level of technology-enabled disruption, cultural evolution, and new people-related needs to respond to, making it a fascinating, but challenging time to work in HR.future foHRward is a platform for the HR community, delivering leading-edge content, events and thought leadership.We believe the CHRO and HR team are critical to an organization's ability to successfully navigate this new world of work and they need to be equipped with the knowledge, tools and mindset to drive continuous change.More  can be found here: futurefohrward.comSupport the show

How did we rediscover ourselves, or as Eve Rodsky has dubbed it, our "Unicorn Space"?  It's that special place to own your interests and allow your creativity to thrive. With Mother's Day around the corner, this week's episode focuses on why our own Unicorn Space matters. Join us as Kimberly and Ashley reflect on their identities and how they have worked to reclaim their sense of fun.Support the show

Erica Rooney.  Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant, Chief People Officer, C-Suite "whisperer", wife, momma,  and fitness fanatic.As THE Gender Equality Crusader, I challenge organizations to level up their equity game, and I empower women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted.More about Erica!I am on a mission to help anyone I meet, break out of their sticky floors, and bust through the glass ceiling, to live a life filled with purpose, passion, and peace.I climbed the corporate ladder from an individual contributor role to C-Level Executive - in just under 10 years.  While navigating marriage, motherhood, and the monumental stress that comes with it all, I found my “need for perfect” was causing my failure to launch, my fear of what others thought of me was causing a failure to thrive, and my tactic of quieting my anxiety with wine was keeping me from igniting my passion.  Erica's Podcast: From Now to Next - Get Seen, Get Heard, Get Promoted!Erica's Website

Ashley is in for quite a surprise as she realizes spring break has crept up on her... and Kimberly discusses her prep work for the kids being off.  How do Ashley and Kimberly handle their kids being off? We're here to cheer  you on as we walk you through a plan to make it through Spring Break with your kids!

Are you traveling during your kids' spring break? Join Ashley and Kimberly for some tips and tricks to make it a little bit better as you transition from work to vacation and back to work again.

Kimberly and Ashley go through the things they enjoyed before motherhood that they felt defined them and how that changed after motherhood. How do we advocate for what we need in order to maintain a level of self outside of being a parent?

Coming back to the root of why we created this podcast: When motherhood and career collides over and over again within a week. Join Ashley and Kimberly as they break down navigating a challenging week as career moms.

Ashley and Kimberly talk about their own limitations when it comes to asking for help and how they overcame that mindset. Resources:Why Moms Need to Shift Their Perspective on Asking for Help

Join us as FATHERHOOD and Career Collide in this episode! Michael Perry is the Founder and CEO of Maple, a family tech startup looking to ease the burden of parenting, freeing up families to spend more quality time together. Michael was the former Shopify product director and co-founder of Kit (which was acquired by Shopify in 2016). He left his role at Shopify in 2020, after becoming a father, to develop a platform that would change the world of parenting through technology that already exists for nearly every other industry.Be sure to check out the Maple App to help you and your family get more organized!

New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said she is resigning, in an unexpected announcement that came as she confirmed a national election for October.Ardern became the world's youngest female head of government when she was elected prime minister in 2017 at 37. She has led New Zealand through the Covid-19 pandemic and a series of disasters, including the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch and the White Island volcanic eruption.Ashley and Kimberly openly discuss and debate women in leadership and how so many women have recently stepped down from their roles. References:Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister of New ZealandNetflix Documentary: The Volcano Rescue from WhakaariWhy Moms Need to Shift Their Perspective on Asking for Help

Well, this episode is a long time coming and one big & magical *DUH* - Marissa & Jamie of The Dreamcatchers chat with like minded dreamers, doers, founders, & MOMS. In this special *Cross Over* event,  Kimberly, Ashley, Marissa, and Jamie talk Corporate America, Pivots, Parenting, Balance, Safe Space and more- and frankly would have talked for days with these dynamos. 

In pure motherhood and career fashion, Ashley and Kimberly  have accepted that the holiday season is next-level exhausting and they give themselves some grace for the month of January. Join us for season 3 as we reflect on what worked in 2022 and what didn't. We are excited for what is to come this year and love that you're joining us on this wild ride!Become a supporter of our show and get a shoutout in an upcoming episode! Along with your monthly subscription, you have the opportunity to submit a question to be featured and discussed on the show. Email us with your question: motherhoodandcareercollide@gmail.comWe appreciate your support in bringing quality content to the podcast!

"While we've come a long way from the kind of sexist, racist office culture that was once depicted in Mad Men, masculinity is still deeply embedded in the DNA of the American workplace. In many offices, modern Don Drapers live among us, having switched out their three-piece suits for Patagonia vests and hoodies. Their macro-aggressions are now microaggressions and their daily whiskey drink … well, in some cases, it's still a daily whiskey drink. (And OK, some of their macro-aggressions survived, too.)From the very architecture of our offices to the traditional structure of a 9-to-5 workday, our workplace culture was built with men in mind. But what would happen if we tore it all down and rebuilt it, from scratch, thinking about women instead? Ellevest CEO and co-founder Sallie Krawcheck used hard data to imagine what that looks like in a recent Op-Ed for Fast Company."So, what would it look like? Join Ashley and Kimberly as they talk through what women said.27 Ways to Create a Women-Centered Workplace

Sometimes we don't even realize how stressed we are until we have a mental breakdown. Moms go into autopilot during the holidays. Why does that happen? Ashley and Kimberly tackle this final stretch of the year with tips to support our mental health and the logistics of the holidays.

Women in the Workplace is the largest study on the state of women in corporate America.1 In 2015, LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company launched the study to give companies insights and tools to advance gender diversity in the workplace. Between 2015 and 2022, over 810 companies participated in the study, and more than 400,000 people were surveyed on their workplace experiences. This year, we collected information from 333 participating organizations employing more than 12 million people, surveyed more than 40,000 employees, and conducted interviews with women of diverse identities, including women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and women with disabilities. Our 2022 report focuses on how the pandemic has changed what women want from their companies, including the growing importance of opportunity, flexibility, employee well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Join us as we give you an overview of this report.Source: https://leanin.org/women-in-the-workplace/2022

Kids and parents are getting sick... and keeping kids out of school and parents out of work. There is a true collision of sickness and staff shortages, which is making it even more challenging for parents and teachers. Kimberly and Ashley share their experiences with needing to miss work for sick kids and the overarching theme of the childcare crisis. References:RSV, covid and flu are keeping kids out of school — and parents out of workRSV is back: FAQVenture Europepersonal conversations with the entrepreneurs and investors reshaping our futureListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

As women, we want to look & feel beautiful for all of life's moments, but navigating the world of fashion + beauty to “look good” is hard! From staying up to date with the ever-changing brands and trends, spending countless hours shopping, finding advice and recommendations for you and that you trust, and more...who has the time!?Founder Nicole experienced this challenge firsthand through phases of her life from bride, to businesswoman, to mom. She thought that there had to be a way to save women time/stress and help them feel beautiful, confident, and Prept for every occasion. While on maternity leave and finally had a break from the corporate hustle, Prept, a solution to this problem for women, was born.​Prept provides the modern woman on-the-go with personalized style + beauty assistance at her fingertips so she can save time and stress and feel beautiful, confident, & “Prept'' for any and all occasions. Our virtual style + beauty services are affordable and accessible through our app. Each entails 1:1 connection with vetted style/beauty pros for personalized advice and shopping suggestions to help you show up in style to events, refresh your wardrobe, master your makeup, or just feel more confident in your clothes! We love to help women of all walks of life, ages, body types, and budgets look & feel their absolute best.Discount:Use code: MOTHERHOOD for 10% off any of Prept's virtual style + beauty services that can be purchased and redeemed upon taking the quiz in the app (link below)!Website (where you'll find link to app and other info & resources like how to stay Prept for the Holidays!)App (direct link to the app!)Venture Europepersonal conversations with the entrepreneurs and investors reshaping our futureListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's really hard to stay focused when so much is going on in life.  Kimberly and Ashley discuss some reasons they have struggled focusing at work and what they do to reset and get the job done - literally! Reference:Boosting productivity: Research identifies small changes that lead to big improvements in performance

Special Guest, Dr. Rebekah Diamond, joined Ashley and Kimberly to discuss her experience as a working mother and how she was able to translate it to her book, "Parent Like A Pediatrician: All the Facts, None of the Fear."  Dr. Diamond takes us through how motherhood changed the way she practices medicine and how she now relates differently to parents.  Her book is currently on sale, but wait! We are giving away Parent Like A Pediatrician to one lucky listener! Here's how to enter the giveaway:Write a podcast review for Motherhood and Career CollideLike this episode post on Instagram and comment on your favorite part of the episodeThe winner will be announced next Monday!Parent Like A Pediatrician

Motherhood can get a bit crazy and may feel like you're drinking from a fire hose. This week Kimberly and Ashley talk about integrating the social calendars, sports, school responsibilities, etc of the whole family.  They break down aspects of motherhood that have framed our mindsets. How do we stay present when we're constantly anticipating the next step, event, meal... ? They answer this question and so much more.

Dr. Veronica Eyo, LCSW, EdD is a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual and couples therapy to support the treatment of depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief/loss, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders. In order to provide the most meaningful change, she utilizes a collaborative approach to best accomplish your goals. She specializes in working with mothers - our favorite type of person!Join us as we talk to Dr. Veronica about transitions with our kids as they enter the school year. How do we manage their feelings and ours? Dr. Veronica has some incredible pearls to best engage with our children after school.https://www.drveronicalcsw.com/Taming the Hustle... or Something of the SortsAn entertaining mix of financial advice, marketing/business tips, and a lot of humour.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Buzzsprout — Easiest Way to Start a PodcastStart podcasting today. It's the easiest way to start, grow, and monetize your podcast.Brand

Finland's new parental leave policy allots both parents 160 days' parental allowance, with one parent able to transfer up to 63 days to the other. There will be an allowance period of 40 days for the final stage of pregnancy and six allowance days per week, with total amount of days for parents amounting to more than 14 months.Parents can use their allowance days up until the child reaches the age of two, and can split the leave up into four parts. Only the pregnancy allowance days will have to be used in a single continuous period, starting 14 to 30 days before the estimated date of birth. If a child has only one parent, they are entitled to an allowance of 320 working days.Join us as we discuss the details of this new reform, how Finland is able to pay for this in comparison to U.S. structures along with the landscape of America's parental leave policy.Resources:Vero Skatt: Social and Health Insurance ContributionsThe World ‘Has Found a Way to Do This': The U.S. Lags on Paid LeaveParental Leave Pushed Forward In Yet Another Country — Can The U.S. Be NextThe Future Is FreelanceThis show is for freelancers, sole traders, solopreneurs, digital nomads, consultants,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Kimberly has strong feelings about quiet firing and the difference between this and when an employee is put on a performance plan. Quiet Firing is a phenomenon in which employers demoralize unwanted workers to the point that they decide to quit. An employee resigns as a result of the employer creating hostile work environments. It is also called constructive dismissal, constructive discharge, or constructive termination.Join Ashley and Kimberly as they discuss their personal experiences with quiet firing, employee performance plans, and blatant discrimination in the workplace. We also talk about what to do if you're experiencing being quietly fired.ResourcesWhat to Do if You Think Your Boss Is Trying to 'Quietly Fire' You10 Signs Your Boss Is Guilty Of Quiet Firing

Are you a quiet quitter? The objective is to avoid occupational burnout and "act your wage." Ironically, it has nothing to do with quitting at all!Join us as we talk through some important questions.- What is quiet quitting?- How did we get here?- How do we come to a solution that works for both employees and employers?Resources:The Professional Try-Hard Is Dead, But You Still Need to Return to the OfficeQuiet Quitting Is About Bad Bosses, Not Bad EmployeesWhy the fuss over quiet quitting?Gallup Poll: Is Quiet Quitting Real?TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Getting back into the swing of things after summer can be a lot of trial and error. Kimberly and Ashley discuss what has worked for them in the past, what they're doing differently, and offer each other support as we all head back into the school year!Reference:Strategies for Successful School Transitions: Preschool to Elementary School and BeyondTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today we welcome Madeline Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry. She walks us through her life as a young, single working mom, her experience in tech, and the deep experiences that have brought her to where she is today.From working at startups to Fortune 500s, Madeline never found a company that perfectly matched her mission-driven ethos. Instead, she became the boss she always wanted, built Fearless Foundry from the ground up, and grew it from a one-woman show into a dynamic, ever-evolving team of powerhouses. Her longtime goal has been to get resources into the hands of underrepresented founders. Fearless Foundry is her conduit for this, and for creating meaningful and well-paying work for other women. A born leader, she revels in developing business strategies alongside clients, coaching the team, and getting to work with humans she loves every day. If she's not resolutely fighting the patriarchy, she's probably writing, podcasting, or sewing clothes for her kids and dog.Check out Fearless FoundryTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

What does a typical week of food look like in our households? What are our go-to meals and how do we feel about feeding the family. Join us as we talk about the dreaded question: "Mom, what's for dinner?!?"TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

How's everyone fairing halfway through the summer? Did your childcare plans for the kids work out or will you be doing it differently next summer?Does anyone else feel like a taxi driver? The motivation initiator? The cheerleader? Summertime is a different level of parenting and logistics. Join us as we talk through the blur of summer!TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand

Ashley and Kimberly take a hard look in the mirror and answer some tough questions honestly about how much time they spend on screens and how much time they allow their kids to be on screens. We touch on how many screens we have in our home, the rules we have, if any, around screen time usage, and whether or not we think we have healthy relationships with screen time. We also dive into how much time we spend on social media versus what we allow our children to watch on screens.References:The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental HealthPower Down: 4 Ways to Fight Digital BurnoutWhat Made Maddy RunI'm Addicted to My Phone. How Can I Cut Back?TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us as we talk to STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named:One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports.One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine. One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue (no electronic version but here is the proof).One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazinehttps://www.drstacysims.comTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us as we break down the American Academy of Pediatric new breastfeeding guidelines: Exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first 6 months of life up to 2 years.The AAP mentions some policy changes that would  help better support breastfeeding mothers, but did they read the room on the timing of this release? References:American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for More Support for Breastfeeding Mothers Within Updated Policy RecommendationsThese New Breastfeeding Guidelines Ignore the Reality of Many American MomsNew AAP Guidelines on Breastfeeding and Safe SleepTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

How do we explain the heaviness of Roe v Wade to our children? Ashley and Kimberly discuss their reactions, how they handled the news with their young children, and what the experts recommend.References:How to talk to your kids about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. WadeHow to Talk to Your Kids About Abortion RightsHow to talk to your child about abortion and Roe v. WadeTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Inspired by a recent article in the New York Times written by Jess Grose, Ashley and Kim discuss the pandemic's impact on lost lived experiences. At the pandemic's start, their children's ages were between one and six. Ashley and Kim share how this loss has shown up in their own homes by talking through missed parenting moments and what their six children have expressed to them. This episode goes into further detail about Jess Grose's article in the New York Times, "Our Kids Lost Special Moments During the Pandemic. They Won't Get Them All Back", and her experience of what her family has been going through.Included in the discussion are not only Ashley and Kim's feelings on lost moments during the pandemic but also on favorite moments that will continue to be a part of their families moving forward.Links for this Episode: Our Kids Lost Special Moments During the Pandemic. They Won't Get Them All Back.TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand

Join Ashley and Kimberly as they welcome their first guest: Dr. Emily Splichal!Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the mind behind Naboso. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement and sensory science to found Naboso.Dr. Splichal believes that our experience in this world is built around sensory stimulation and our ability to process, perceive, and integrate this information effectively. Since 2012, Dr. Splichal has been traveling the world to share her unique approach to human movement, foot function, and barefoot science. Having taught in 35 countries and to 20,000 professionals, Dr. Splichal has quickly become a global leader in barefoot training and rehabilitation. Learn More about Dr. Splichal and Naboso:Dr. SplichalNabosoPROMO MOTHERHOOD20 for 20% off!TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In honor of all of the fathers, we want to take this episode to discuss how special Dads are! As the show is title, we often talk about motherhood, but let's take a moment to talk about fatherhood. TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Another summer for working parents! Ashley and Kimberly both have toddlers through school aged kids and they discuss how they are navigating childcare for summertime. Join us as we dive right in and break down our feelings about the quote, "We only have 18 summers together with our kids."TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Your time is valuable! If women were paid to exclusively breastfeed, each woman would earn no less than $97,027.80! In the wake of a formula shortage, we must normalize that many women can't "just breastfeed" or "just switch" to breastfeeding. It is so much more complicated than that. Join us as we walk through what our time is actually worth and how Ashley calculated these numbers.Reference:If Women Charged for Breastfeeding, How Much Would They Make? (On Medium)If Women Charged for Breastfeeding, How Much Would They Make? (On LinkedIn)TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Mother's Day hangover is real, with so much going on as we approach the summer months in the US. Ashley and Kim reflect and think about their experience for that one day and how we should speak to our needs 365 days a year.  Celebrating women does not have to fall into societal pressures of what it "should look like" and truly should be defined as what fits your needs. Join Ashley and Kim as they talk through ages and stages and fall away from the time frame of the early May celebrations but think of what this looks like week to week and month to month.  TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand

Join Ashley and Kimberly and they talk through the formula shortage and understanding how this happened and actionable steps. Resources:What's Behind America's Formula Shortage?TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

There is an undertone for career women that is often unspoken: "I'm going to finish *all of this* - I cannot go into labor before this. I will am going to FINISH IT and then I can concentrate on this new life coming into the world." We push ourselves in an effort to prove ourselves. But how far is too far? Ashley and Kimberly discuss their experiences and also some recent news articles featuring women  pushing through active labor at work to *finish the job.*References:A candidate gave a speech while in labor — then had to withdraw from the race to give birthMinnesota candidate goes into labor just before convention, withdraws from raceMinnesota State Senate candidate delivered convention speech while in labor and having contractionsTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

How do we support the important people in our lives including teachers and caregivers? Ashley and Kimberly discuss how to advocate for your teachers, nannies, babysitters, and all of the other people supporting you and your children. References:In Support of Teacher Development: A Parent PerspectiveTeru Clavel: Smart Global PerspectivesTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Becoming a parent has its slew of challenges, but one that is not discussed often is the moment we have to start advocating on behalf of our children.  Some parents are very comfortable advocating while others are hesitant. Where do Ashley and Kimberly fall? Can you guess which is hesitant and which is firm? You may be surprised!Our amazing community added these suggestion to advocate successfully for your child:Ask questions (in a nonjudgemental way to ensure you understand the protocols)Trust your gutUse friends as a “gut check”Be kind and respectful in your communicationRemembering that kids can't advocate for themselves Write a checklist/points of discussion“Parent the parent” - If you struggled as a child to be seen and heard, it is natural to feel uncomfortable in situations where you're fighting for your child to be seen and heard (and you as the advocate!)  Remember that your concerns are valid and you aren't being difficult.Reference:Being an advocate for your childTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

What are the stats on actually hiring moms that include "Mother" on their resume versus owning the gap? Ashley and Kimberly research and discuss moms re-entering the workforce.References:Mom Who Reentered the Workforce After 7 Years Tells Hiring Managers To Consider Parents With 'Resume Gaps'How to Explain an Employment Gap on Your Resume as a ParentTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sickness is EVERYWHERE! Join Kimberly as Ashley needs to take a sick week. 

Ashley and Kimberly discuss the effects of social media on their mental health. How can we use social media constructively? How can we have productive conversation and debate on social media?References:The Social Dilemma: Social Media and Your Mental HealthDoes social media impact mental health? What we really knowTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand

I have forgotten it is half day at school, I have left out a snack before, I forgot it was dress up day, I forgot to do homework with the kids, I have gotten the days mixed up for extra circular activities. Fear of failing is another thing. That real feeling of "Did I forget something? Am I teaching this wrong or did I react wrong to this? Out of frustration..." Ashley and Kimberly talk to each other about moments they felt they had failed as mothers and help each other reframe what really happened and how we can look at the situation differently.References:No One Told Me Motherhood Would make me feel like I'm failing all of the time.Unpacking the Myth of the Perfect MotherTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Fair Play, written by Eve Rodsky has been a game-changer in Ashley and Kimberly's homes. So much so that Kimberly became a Certified Fair Play Facilitator. What is this all about?As Eve explains, "It Started With The "Sh*t I Do" ListTired of being the “she-fault” parent responsible for all aspects of her busy household, Eve Rodsky counted up all the unpaid, invisible work she was doing for her family—and then sent that list to her husband, asking for things to change. His response was . . . underwhelming. Rodsky realized that simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front wasn't enough: She needed a solution to this universal problem. Her sanity, identity, career, and marriage depended on it.The result is Fair Play: a time-and anxiety-saving system that offers couples a completely new way to divvy up domestic responsibilities. Rodsky interviewed more than five hundred men and women from all walks of life to figure out what the invisible work in a family actually entails and how to get it all done efficiently. With four easy-to-follow rules, 100 household tasks, and a figurative card game you play with your partner, Fair Play helps you prioritize what's important to your family and who should take the lead on every chore from laundry to homework to dinner.“Winning” this game means rebalancing your home life, reigniting your relationship with your significant other, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space— as in, the time to develop the skills and passions that keep you interested and interesting."Fair Play LifeKimberly Didrikson: Fair Play Facilitator/Book Club Registration (Register by March 5th to receive the Fair Play book for FREE!)TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand The Personal Finance PodcastSubscribe now and Master Your Money in Less than 30 Minutes Per Week! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Best Job NeverFrom dumpster fire companies to wacky memorable coworkers, We all remember that one...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify