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What happens when an employee tells you they're expecting—and you don't have a leave policy in place? Cue the panic. In this episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know to confidently respond and support your team when it's time for parental leave.We'll get into the basics of what's legally required (spoiler: not much at the federal level), the states that do mandate paid leave, and the key decisions you need to make if you're ready to offer more than the bare minimum. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade your current policy, you'll learn how to design a plan that supports your employees and your business.We also talk strategy: when to supplement state benefits, how to structure a phased return, and why a modern, inclusive policy is a powerful recruiting and retention tool. If you've been putting off writing a parental leave policy or just don't know where to start—this one's for you.What you'll learn in this episode:[2:10] What is paid parental leave—and what's required?[4:35] Why most small businesses don't fall under FMLA[6:25] How state-mandated paid leave works (and where it's required)[9:40] Should you supplement state programs or offer your own plan?[12:05] Business case for offering more than the minimum[14:50] How to respond when you don't have a policy yet[17:25] Step-by-step to create your own leave policy[20:00] Inclusive practices: moving away from “primary caregiver”[22:15] Modern options: phased returns and flexibility[24:30] Final takeaway: support your team through life's big transitionsMentioned in the episode:Last week's episode with Lori Mihalich-Levin on preparing for parental leave and supporting working parentsLearn more about federal leave laws: DOL on FMLASee if your state mandates paid family leave: National Partnership State Paid Leave LawsConnect with Jackie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemkoch/Learn more about hiring and HR templates: peopleprinciples.co

In this episode of World's Greatest Boss, I sit down with Lori Mihalich-Levin, healthcare attorney and founder of Mindful Return, to unpack one of the most emotionally charged and operationally challenging moments for managers: when an employee becomes a parent.We break down the real reason why one in three women don't return to work after maternity leave—and what managers can do to create a supportive, retention-focused approach to parental leave transitions. Lori shares her four-part framework for managers, practical communication tips, and a powerful mindset shift that reframes parental leave from disruption to leadership opportunity.Whether you're creating your first parental leave policy or navigating your own experience as a working parent, this episode gives you the tactical tools and human-centered perspective to do it well.What you'll hear in this episode:[1:10] Why most managers mishandle parental leave[4:00] The four pillars of a successful leave transition: Mindset, Logistics, Leadership, and Community[7:25] How parental leave can actually strengthen leadership skills[10:10] The damaging assumptions managers often make—and how to avoid them[12:20] Why co-creating a leave plan builds trust and buy-in[14:45] What to say (and what not to say) when someone tells you they're expecting[17:30] Rethinking “primary caregiver” and outdated policy terms[19:00] How to support team members without breaking your budget[21:15] Why small businesses are perfectly positioned to offer meaningful parental support[24:00] Reframing guilt as values-based decision-making[26:15] Free resources and step-by-step guides from Mindful Return[28:05] Final thoughts on being a thoughtful, prepared boss during parental leaveResources Mentioned:Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.com99 Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave: Download hereBook: Back to Work After Baby by Lori Mihalich-LevinParents at Work Podcast: Listen on Apple PodcastsFree meditations for working parents on Insight TimerCourses for new parents & managers available at mindfulreturn.comConnect with Lori:LinkedIn: Lori Mihalich-LevinInstagram: @mindfulreturnEmail: lori@mindfulreturn.comConnect with Me:LinkedIn: Jackie KochWebsite: peopleprinciples.co

Having a child impacts you not just personally but professionally.As an expecting or new parent, you have access to plenty of information about planning for and taking care of your child. And you've probably heard that you're not the same person after their arrival. But there's still something that gets left out of the conversation too often.After having two sons, Lori Mihalich-Levin knew there was a missing piece--something essential to the identity of new parents: how do you shift from child-free employee to working parent? Now, she helps moms and dads (and their employers) transition back to work after parental leave.In this episode of the Branding Room Only podcast, you'll learn how your brand and identity shift as a parent and how to mindfully return to the workforce as a new, working parent. You'll hear about learning leadership skills through parenting, pushing through postpartum anxiety and depression, the difference in expectations before and after parenthood, the effect of paternity leave on not just the family but others in the organization, and much more!1:58 - How Lori defines personal branding, her three-word description for herself, and her favorite Teddy Roosevelt quote and Rent hype song4:48 - Lori's career path and how she discovered a gap in the marketplace for working parents7:45 - How Lori works with employers through Mindful Return to support employees coming back from parental leave10:03 - How becoming a parent can change you and help you develop leadership skills15:38 - Why the U.S. system fails new parents and some signs of postpartum anxiety or depression20:34 - Two rules to remember when you become a new parent to help you push through the tough times24:30 - Why your return from parental leave needs to be mindful and how to have small but meaningful interventions in your day28:51 - How to give voice to who you are now after the change you've undergone with parenthood31:11 - How to navigate expectations from before and after parenthood36:49 - An example of how parenthood can be an elevating strategy in your career38:34 - Ways to navigate self-judgment and guilt around being absent for some things as a working parent43:45 - Why it's so essential for even the non-birthing parents (especially men) to take the parental leave on offer47:49 - Lori's fun factor, the vitality of community and connection in her program, and two things that make her stand out Mindful Return | Instagram | LinkedInBack to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return From Maternity Leave by Lori Mihalich-LevinParents At WorkPostpartum Support International (PSI)Every Kid Outdoors Insight TimerOverwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Bridig Schulte“The Big Benefit at Work That Dads Are Afraid to Use” by Ben Eisen | Wall Street Journal Is Your Women's Group Winning?: Strategies For Building A Stronger Women's Initiative In Your Organization

Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is also the Co-Chair of the inaugural DC Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). Lori is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 10 and 12) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global. Connect with Lori: Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.comLori's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/Mindful Return's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/Mindful Return on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/Mindful Return on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturnMindful Return on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/Parents at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343 This episode is sponsored by: DirectSuggest: ⁠⁠https://www.directsuggest.com/subscribe.php?id=6992⁠⁠ Use Promo Code: HumanHR Connect with Traci here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠ Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Chernoff is actively employed by. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

This is episode 644. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder of Mindful Return, and Rebecca Kwei, sales leader at Phathom Pharmaceuticals. The interview was conducted by Gina Stracuzzi, IES Women in Sales Program Director.  Read more about the PWISE designation and program here. LORI'S ADVICE:  "For employers, I'd say, what is the current experience that your new parents are having? Ask that question. Can you answer the question, what is the experience that they're having? If you don't really know the answer, then go talk to them and do exactly what Rebecca's employer did, which is to ask for their feedback." REBECCA'S ADVICE:  "Be bold and ask the questions that need to be asked. But we need to take it one step further and think of how what you're saying will be received, or what you're asking will be received to that particular audience. Because that can really help you adapt and ask it the right way where you're going to get the response that you really need."

“We are both keeper-in-touchers,” says Jason Levin, author of the book Relationships to Infinity, which studies the art and science of keeping in touch. He and his wife Lori Mihalich-Levin first met on September 11, 2001 in France and stayed in contact as Lori built her law career and Jason built a career which includes his current role as a keynote speaker, trainer and business development coach at Ready, Set, Launch. This practice of keeping in touch has carried over into their married life as well. In a conversation at the kitchen sink, having put their two young sons to bed, Lori asked why there wasn't a program to help new parents navigate their personal and professional lives. After Jason asked her what she could do to solve the problem, she began in earnest what would become Mindful Returns, a program which guides new parents transition back to work after parental leave.    The two touch base each Saturday night by consolidating what they call the “daily detritus” into one basket in order to tackle the duties of parenthood together. This idea was inspired by Atul Gawande's “Checklist Manifesto. The two have also been inspired by Eve Rodsky's book “Fair Play,” and they discuss the importance of a balanced division of labor in a household.   Lori and Jason's support for one another is obvious. Join today's discussion to hear their advice on how to write a book or make a speech in public and find out how Jason earned the name The TicTac Guy!   Quotes   “The foundation of Relationships to Infinity is the social science behind networks, and how we think about our approach to connection and reconnection. Lori was just talking about the fact that we both are ‘keeper-in-touchers.' There's actually a lot of social science behind that.” (8:44 | Jason) “I said to my dear husband, ‘There should be a program out there, a class I can take about how to transition into working parenthood. I can take a class on how to massage my baby, puree baby food, make a birth plan. I can't take a class on how to navigate the personal and professional identity crisis I'm having as I become a working parent. And Jason said, ‘Well, what are you going to do about it?' And thus, the program that I created, Mindful Return, was born.” (10:53 | Lori) “Too often when we think about building something entrepreneurial, it has to be in the garage, venture funded, all these things. But what if you take little bite sized pieces with mind numbing detail on a weekly basis and you build something?” (14:26 | Jason)  “There are so many dual career working couples these days, that this is an issue and it spills into the workplace too. Because if you have if you're doing 90% of the mental work of your household, you're just not able to focus on your job as much as someone who is doing 10% of the mental work of a household.” (21:52 | Lori)  “Parenthood made me so much of a better public speaker, because before we had kids, I would stew about the slides. And I would sit there and analyze them, and I'd memorize my script. And then we had kids, and I said, ‘I don't have time for any of that. And I just showed up as who I was, and I was much more spontaneous, and I hadn't over prepared anything, and people liked that better.” (33:14 | Lori) Links The Checklist Manifesto - Atul Gawal https://a.co/d/hppObRx Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do By Eve Rodsky https://a.co/d/6ZoaX2O Parents at Work Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343   Connect with  Lori Mihalich-Levin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ Mindful Return https://www.mindfulreturn.com/ Lori's book - Back to Work After Baby - https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-after-baby-book/   Connect with Jason Levin: READY, SET, LAUNCH readysetlaunch.net LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlevinspeakertrainercoach/ Jason's book - Relationships to Infinity   Connect with Chris Batz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbatz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliongroupkc  Instagram: @theliongroupllc Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio Podcast, we explore the intersection of parenthood and professional growth with Lori Mihalich-Levin, the founder of Mindful Return. Lori shares insights, challenging stereotypes and offering practical strategies for both working parents and leaders seeking to foster a more supportive work environment for employees at every stage in life. Guest hosts Jana Foster, owner of Nevada Insurance Agency Co. and Jesse Konold, partner at BridgeMark Insurance Solutions in South Dakota experienced many parallels in life. The fast friends served the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee while raising young families and moving into agency ownership. They recently reconnected to talk with the leading empowerment expert “parenting out loud.” Lori talks about creating a parent-friendly work culture that encourages open communication, empathy, and flexibility. Additionally, she shares personal strategies that help her create structure and find success as a busy working parent. “There are these career critical skills that we gain through parenthood that make us inevitably more efficient and effective,” says Lori. “Working parents are some of the most productive and efficient people I have ever met because we don't have time for all the nonsense. Right? We are productivity, ninjas.” Get ready for this myth-busting session filled with techniques you can easily implement for a more productive and mindful life. Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit https://www.iamagazine.com/podcasts. Guests: • Lori Mihalich-Levin https://www.mindfulreturn.com/about-lori-mihalich-levin/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ • Jesse Konold, https://keyagency.com/about/staff/jesse-konold; https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-konold-cic-afis-568a5422/ • Jana Foster, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-schellin-foster-969667b1/ Resources: • Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.com • Lori's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ • Mindful Return's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/ • Mindful Return on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/ • Mindful Return on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn • Mindful Return on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/ Parents at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343

An ERG is an Employee Resource Groups, often created at larger companies to help provide support for specific groups of employees, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.Experts Sarah Johal (Parents in Tech Alliance) and Lori Mihalich-Levin (of Working Parent Group Network + Mindful Return) discuss and offer great advice for those who may be interested in leading or participating in these groups in their own workplaces.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question about school lunch bags + containers.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ERG is an Employee Resource Groups, often created at larger companies to help provide support for specific groups of employees, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace. Experts Sarah Johal (Parents in Tech Alliance) and Lori Mihalich-Levin (of Working Parent Group Network + Mindful Return) discuss and offer great advice for those who may be interested in leading or participating in these groups in their own workplaces. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question about school lunch bags + containers. Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workplace Support, Challenges, and Empowerment for Parents Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Lori Mihalich-Levin, Founder & CEO of Mindful Return This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it's done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week we met with Lori Mihalich-Levin from Mindful Return about empowering working parents as they rejoin the workforce. - Returning to work after pregnancy - Common challenges among new parents in the workplace - How can employers support new parents returning to work - Importance of bereavement and parental leave Learn more here: Returning to Work After a Pregnancy Loss  Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Ever been anxious about revealing your pregnancy to your manager? Are you juggling with the task of reintegrating work, childcare, and household duties all at once? Enter Lori from Mindful Return, a beacon of wisdom for moms transitioning back to work. Lori's personal journey led her to develop Mindful Return when she struggled to find resources during her maternity leave. Her insights on when and how to make that pregnancy announcement professionally, without attaching an apology, and knowledge on workplace rights and accommodations are nuggets of wisdom we could all use.Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents.  She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.  She is also the Chair of the inaugural DC Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI).  Lori is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 10 and 12) and is a health care lawyer in private practice.  Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.  Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.comLori's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/Mindful Return's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/Mindful Return on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/Mindful Return on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturnMindful Return on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindfulreturnMindful Return on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/Parents at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with:LORI K. MIHALICH-LEVIN, JDhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/lori@mindfulreturn.comMindful Return, LLC, Washington, DCFounder & CEO                                                                                   June 2014 – present Founded program to support new parents through the transition back to work after parental leave and to assist employers in retaining new parent talent.Collaborate with 85+ employers that offer the 4-week online Mindful Return program to employees as a parental leave benefit.Developed and co-created online courses for: new moms; new dads; parents of special needs children, managers of expectant employees, and new parents in the UK, India, and South Africa.Author of book, Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave. The GME Group, PLLC, Washington, DC                                              August 2021 - presentFounding PrincipalFounded firm to represent hospitals and academic medical centers on issues related to payment for and accreditation of medical residency programs.  Advise clients on Medicare GME funding and strategic planning related to graduate medical education (GME) issues. Dentons US LLP, Washington, DCHealth Care Partner                                                                             August 2015 – July 2021Represented teaching hospitals, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and health systems, as well as a broad array of other health care organizations.Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice.Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: Cailin Dahlin, Saeed Randle, Hadassah Hayashi, Vincent Tong and Anne Beles. (https://www.acbanet.org/)  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

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 LinkedInCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPStephanie Felder on LinkedInGroom Law GroupIf 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/wpgnBooks mentioned:Work Parent Thrive by Dr. Yael SchonbrunHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine MazlishThe Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingImpact Winter by Travis BeachamMentioned in this episode:Provide an...

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 LinkedInBlaney McMurtry LLPNeil Dennis on LinkedInMindful Return blog post: What Is Backup Childcare and How Does It Work? An Interview with 3 Working MamasIf 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...

In this episode, Lori Mihalich-Levin shares her ideas about how parents who work outside of the home can navigate and embrace challenges, and how organizations can create more inclusive, supportive environments for working parents. Find Lori and learn about her very important work at www.mindfulreturn.com

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 EstateEva Davis on LinkedInJennifer Eaby on LinkedInIf 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/wpgnRecommended books:Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Relationships to Infinity by Jason Levin

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss supporting mothers as they return to work with Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful Return. They also talk to JoDee's daughter Keeli and her husband Magnus about their experiences as expecting parents in Sweden and how they think parenthood will affect their work lives. Topics include: A U.S. Census Bureau study exploring labor force participation of new mothers Lori's experiences as a lawyer and mom and how she started doing work in this area The most common challenges among new parents returning to work How employers can support new parents through this major life transition Why it's important to encourage both moms and dads to take parental leave Strategies for dealing with the inner conflict between kids and career One step Lori made that boosted her joy at work Sweden's new parent regulations Worries and expectations that Keeli and Magnus have around returning to work after baby Keeli and Magnus' suggestions for simple things employers can do that would make a world of difference for new parents In this episode's listener mail, we're asked how to approach a manager who's very resistant to virtual learning. In the news, a recent survey found that 50% of workers experience the "Sunday scaries." Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-167-supporting-mothers-returning-to-work/ To get 0.50 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter 

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 LLCCorey Lee on LinkedInKeller Williams Metropolitan Northern New JerseyPaul Benshoof on LinkedInIf you'd like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnRecommended books:The Power of Ambition by Jim RohnThe Awakened Family by Shefali TsabaryRelationships to Infinity by Jason LevinThe...

Lori Mihalich-Levin is an author, host of the Parents at Work Podcast, and the CEO and founder of Mindful Return. Prior to her work in advocating for parental leave and working parents, Lori was a practicing attorney working in the health care space. In this episode we talk about how working parents can approach work-life balance and how employers should consider employees with children and other special concerns. We end the conversation discussing how legislators might govern these employee-employer relationships. This podcast isn't financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we might invest our resources in systems and policies for a healthier society. If you'd like to learn more about today's topic and other public policy issues, check out the website: TheJusticePodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobby-stroup/support

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 GroupAccentureJonathan Milde on LinkedInDan Baldor on LinkedInIf you'd like to participate in the conversation at the Mindful Return Working Parents Group Network Learning Collaborative, go to www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgnBooks mentioned:Mindset by Dr. Carol DweckThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleMentioned in this episode:Get the new book: Relationships to Infinity, the Art and Science of Keeping In Touch from Ready, Set, LaunchHead 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 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 LeaveJoin 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 believes in empowering working parents. She pursues this mission as the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of “Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave,” and co-host of the Parents at Work podcast. On this installment of Next Steps Forward, she shares with program host Chris Meek and the audience how and why she has been committed to promoting women's equality and leadership throughout her career and how other women can effectively advocate for these very same things. In addition, Lori will highlight keys to success in a working parent's life, the importance of thoughtful planning and time for reflection, and prompt questions for the audience to ask themselves before, during and after parental leave. Lori will empower women to trade in “mommy guilt” in exchange for more meaningful connection.

Lori Mihalich-Levin believes in empowering working parents. She pursues this mission as the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of “Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave,” and co-host of the Parents at Work podcast. On this installment of Next Steps Forward, she shares with program host Chris Meek and the audience how and why she has been committed to promoting women's equality and leadership throughout her career and how other women can effectively advocate for these very same things. In addition, Lori will highlight keys to success in a working parent's life, the importance of thoughtful planning and time for reflection, and prompt questions for the audience to ask themselves before, during and after parental leave. Lori will empower women to trade in “mommy guilt” in exchange for more meaningful connection.

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Lori Mihalich-Levin, attorney and CEO of Mindful Return, to discuss navigating the back-to-work transition from parental leave. Learn More Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.

Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is a mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a healthcare lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global. Links from today's chat! 1. Meditations for Pumping Milk 2. Pumping at Work: How to Get Yourself in a Better Head Space 3. Back to Work After Baby Book by Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD (*highly recommended!) 4. Work, Parent, Thrive Book by Yael Schonbrun 5. Article: Paid Parental Leave Could Save Nearly 1000 Babies' Lives 6. Article: Our Brains on Parenthood 7. GRATITUDE INSTAGRAM POST! Mindful Return Resources Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.com Lori's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ Mindful Return's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/ Mindful Return on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/ Mindful Return on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn Mindful Return on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn Mindful Return on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/ Parents at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343 New Little Life Resources

As a mother and a professional, Lori Mihalich-Levin experienced the many challenges of working parents firsthand and discovered that there is all too often very little support for parents transitioning back to the workplace after the birth of a child. So, Lori created Mindful Return to empower parents with knowledge and a supportive community. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Lori about valuable strategies for both parents and employers that encourage a mindful approach to working parenthood—helping parents to be present for their children while remaining engaged in their careers. Lori K. Mihalich-Levin is an attorney and the CEO and founder of Mindful Return, a program that guides new parents through the transition back to work after maternity and paternity leave.

As a mother and a professional, Lori Mihalich-Levin experienced the many challenges of working parents firsthand and discovered that there is all too often very little support for parents transitioning back to the workplace after the birth of a child. So, Lori created Mindful Return to empower parents with knowledge and a supportive community. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Lori about valuable strategies for both parents and employers that encourage a mindful approach to working parenthood—helping parents to be present for their children while remaining engaged in their careers. Lori K. Mihalich-Levin is an attorney and the CEO and founder of Mindful Return, a program that guides new parents through the transition back to work after maternity and paternity leave.

Working parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes the stress of toggling between family and professional roles can feel like too much! And... it can also be a meaningful source of joy, inspiration, and creativity.  In this extra special episode, we talk to our very own co-host, Dr. Yael Schonbrun about her new book, Work, Parent Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much). Yael draws on psychology research as well as her own experience as a working mom of three, to offer ideas that will help even the most stressed of working parents! This book banishes the idea that the key to ultimate working parenthood is the ability to do it all. Instead, the key is to learn how these roles, together, help you thrive. Listen and Learn:  ●      How Yael's own experience as a hard-working mother of three informed her ideas for her book.  ●      How to shift from a “work family conflict mindset” to a “work family enrichment mindset” ●      Why interruptions that feel really annoying might actually be good for you.  ●      Whether or not finding perfect work-life balance is a realistic goal (spoiler alert: it's not) ●      The role of values in making choices about work and family  ●      How to deal with parental guilt effectively ●      How working parenthood offers opportunities for growth ●      About how cooking has offered Jill a lesson in when to grit and when to quit ●      The power of rest, and what Yael is up to on her tech-free Saturday sabbath days  Resources: ●      Get your copy of Work, Parent, Thrive!  ●      Check out Yael's webpage and her POTC episodes!  ●      Read Yael's New York Times article on working parenthood, and other media appearances in the Wall Street Journal, Greater Good Science Center, Behavioral Scientist, Kveller, Lilith Magazine, The Wise Brain Bulletin, Psychology Today, and Motherly.  ●      Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych. ●      Check out Debbie, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!  About Yael: Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a co-host of the greatest podcast of all times, Psychologists Off the Clock, and that's all you need to know about her.  Just kidding! Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock, and mother of three. She has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed her postgraduate training at Brown University. Yael's academic research explores the interaction between relationship problems and mental health conditions. She has authored the book Work, Parent Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much), as well as chapters in several books and dozens of scientific articles. In her private practice, writing, and podcasting, Yael uses evidence-based science to help individuals and couples learn to manage work, parenting, and marriage in more effective and fulfilling ways. Yael's writing on work, parenting, and relationships has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Greater Good Science Center, Behavioral Scientist, Kveller, Lilith Magazine, The Wise Brain Bulletin, Psychology Today, and Motherly. You can follow her on Twitter, where she posts about the science and practice of work and family.  Related Episodes:  -       24. Choosing Both: Straddling Meaningful Career and Parenthood with Yael Schonbrun -       33. Couples with Young Children: Relationship Challenges and Strategies with Yael Schonbrun -       83. The Tao of Work and Family Balance with Tod Perry and Carl Totton -       174. How to Work and Parent Mindfully with Lori Mihalich-Levin -       211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz -       267. You are Not a Horrible Parent with Carla Naumburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a working parent? Struggling with confidence after returning to work? Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder and CEO of mindful return and author of the book “Back to work after baby”, highlights the additional, career-critical skills that we acquire through parenthood, and how these skills can make us better leaders. Lori discusses the importance of employers not making assumptions about what a person may feel capable of once they have returned to work, as well as normalising conversations about how one may be feeling. Moreover, offering parental leave in a gender-neutral way helps to emphasise the humanity of taking parental leave. Returning to work after parental leave is a long transition period, with many challenges along the way, and Lori provides excellent guidance on ways to personally face these challenges, as well as ways that employers can help working parents thrive.       Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEYG5_sDdGg   Connect with Lori: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ Website: http://www.mindfulreturn.com/ Email: lori@mindfulreturn.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn     Attention: high performing leaders How would you like to have clarity of purpose and unstoppable confidence to become an exceptional leader?   Find out how the "Unlocking Leadership Potential" approach has helped successful leaders to become exceptional.   If you are interested in becoming an exceptional leader, then do take some time to hear from Julian Roberts the founder of the "Unlocking Leadership Potential" approach by clicking this link: https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com/welcome

Kara is back with her gentle wisdom, and in celebration of the 50th episode of Soul Inspiring Business, she recaps what she's learned from some of her most recent guests.  Kara has a way of weaving the insights of her guests into a tapestry that is the very fabric of Soul Inspiring Business – offering us all something to reflect on as we try to enhance the quality of our day-to-day lives.  We start with Tony Dokoupil, co-host of CBS Mornings, and learn about what it means to show up every day and be open to new opportunities. Jared Goetz is next, an e-commerce expert, online marketer, and social media influencer who has a resilience that is impressive and a mystic process that creates incredible abundance in his life.  Lori Mihalich-Levin rounds out the recap; she is the founder of Mindful Return, a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Kara also shares the news of expecting baby number 4 and reflects on Lori's courage to help people navigate going back to work. Kara ends this celebration of her 50th podcast episode with reflections on a talk she heard by Shawn Achor, on how to cultivate more happiness in our lives. The gifts are all here for your listening pleasure.  “Wherever you are at now does not define your future. We can always choose to see things differently, choose the lens by which we open ourselves to new opportunities.” – Kara Donofrio  In This Episode: Tony Dokoupil and what it means to be open to new opportunities Jared Goetz and the resilience required to rise again Lori Mihalich-Levin and the courage to change your environment Insights from a talk by Shawn Achor about choosing gratitude Resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?language=en (Shawn Achor's TED talk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dokoupil-605898a/ (Connect with Tony Dokoupil) https://www.instagram.com/jaredgoetz/ (Connect with Jared Goetz) https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/ (Connect with Lori Mihalich-Levin) Connect with Kara: https://www.longandfoster.com/KaraChaffinDonofrio (Website) https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/karachaffin1 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin (YouTube)

After returning to a full-time law practice from maternity leave, Lori Mihalich-Levin discovered that she did not have the resources she needed to manage her life in the ways she wanted. Once her second child was born, her stress multiplied. Lori decided to do something about it and help other parents who had many of the same issues. She created Mindful Return to help parents transition back to work after parental leave. Mindful Return offers a multitude of resources for new working parents, including e-courses, programs that employers can offer to their employees, and chapters based in the US, UK, India, and South Africa.  Lori has been committed to promoting women's equality and leadership throughout her career.  As a Partner at Dentons US LLP, Lori founded and Co-Chaired Dentons' Parent Professional Network for two years. In her prior role at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), she founded the Returning to Work Community (RWC) for mothers returning to work from maternity leave and a D.C. Health Policy Lean in Circle. At Princeton, Lori wrote her undergraduate thesis on immigrant women in France who experienced domestic violence. At Georgetown Law, she was co-President of the Women's Legal Alliance and represented clients through the Domestic Violence Clinic. She is the author of Back to Work After Baby How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work podcast.  In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Lori's journey: Lori's thought leadership has been featured in publications, including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times, Parenting, and Thrive Global.  Today, Lori advises clients in her law practice on issues relating to Medicare graduate medical education payments. Learn more and connect with Lori here: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/ https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn https://www.mindfulreturn.com

Are you a new parent about to return to the workforce after baby? Or, are you looking for better ways of balancing self-care with work and home responsibilities?  Lori Mihalich-Levin is the founder of Mindful Return, a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Through her online courses, she's helped thousands of parents return to the workplace, as well as assisting companies in retaining valuable employees.  What can we learn from Lori's teachings? There's a mindful mindset that needs to be adopted and navigation of the ‘return to work' logistics. There's also a leadership lens through which to view your return, and an integration of community that is required as you build the village you're going to need as a working parent.  In this post-pandemic landscape, Lori's advice goes beyond just applying to working mums — there are lessons galore for all of us looking to fine-tune our work/life balance. Whether it's pulling off a yoga pose in the shower or joining a parent network group, there are things you can do that are good for you – and good for your business development.  Kara brings her measured grace to this interview and a reminder that parenthood is a journey towards greater understanding, peace, and awareness.  “It's totally normal to feel giddy and free and liberated about going back to work. And it's okay to feel heartbroken and desperate and sad and lonely — all at the same time.”  – Lori Mihalich-Levin  In This Episode: Why returning to work with patience is an iterative process The 4 key considerations for a Mindful Return Refilling your cup with a healthy morning ritual – Lori's personal routine Get rid of the detritus in your relationship by scheduling a weekly logistics meeting Returning to work is not an event – give yourself grace throughout the process Resources: https://insighttimer.com/ (Insight Timer App) Connect with Lori Mihalich-Levin: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/ (Instagram) https://www.mindfulreturn.com/ (Website) https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn (Twitter) Connect with Kara: https://www.longandfoster.com/KaraChaffinDonofrio (Website) https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/karachaffin1 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin (YouTube)

Lori Mihalich-Levin is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Return, a movement that helps new parents navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Currently, 92 employers offer the Mindful Return program to support employees in their transition to working parenthood. Additionally, Lori is the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave and created the Mindful Return Maternity Leave E-Course. She also co-hosts the Parents At Work podcast and is a healthcare lawyer in private practice at her own firm, The GME Group, PLLC. Lori's thought leadership on issues related to working parenthood has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, and New York Times Parenting. As a working parent of two boys, Lori understands the need for a supportive community of working parents — especially when you're first transitioning from parental leave. Her mission is to help parents feel empowered to make thoughtful choices and be present both with their babies and in their careers. In this episode… Working parents wear many hats and often struggle to find the support needed to thrive in both their personal life and professional career. After transitioning back to work after parental leave, numerous parents deal with the guilt of leaving their children, logistical challenges of finding childcare, and a lack of confidence that they can show up the way they used to at work. Can new parents find success in both areas of their life without sacrifice? When Lori Mihalich-Levin was a new mom transitioning back into her legal career, she found many resources focused on the baby but nothing about personal and professional identity transition. Desperate for help as a working parent, Lori created her own program, Mindful Return, which helps new parents gain support from other working parents and find the resources needed to grow in all areas of their life. But Mindful Return doesn't stop with the parents — Lori and her team are on a mission to help employers retain new parent talent and keep their employees' careers on an upward trajectory. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman sits down with Lori Mihalich-Levin, the Founder and CEO of Mindful Return, to talk about working parenthood and parental leave. Lori discusses the importance of destigmatizing parental leave for both men and women, how employers can help new parents navigate the transition, and how Mindful Return is helping both new and experienced parents succeed in their personal and professional life.

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: https://corporate.comcast.com/ (Comcast Corporation) https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-otero-08ab393/ (Juan Otero on LinkedIn) Books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3cBYAuX (A Tale of Two Cities), by Charles Dickens https://amzn.to/3B1Asv8 (The Godfather), by Mario Puzo https://amzn.to/3cxf6MT (Dog Man, A Tale of Two Kitties),  by Dav Pilkey https://amzn.to/3TvlTaA (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. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/relationshipbook (Ready Set Launch Book)

Returning to work has been known to be difficult for new parents for a wide variety of reasons: lack of sleep, implicit biases that new parents face, finding the time and space to pump breast milk, postpartum, hormonal changes, separation anxiety and guilt, getting back in the swing of work duties and schedules, and so much more. According to Parents.com, women are three times more likely than men to have to leave the workforce due to pandemic-related child care demands. Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful Return and advocate for working parents said, it's important that new parents connect with other parents who are returning to work, talk to a therapist, or social worker to receive support and normalize the stresses and fears that one may be facing alone. She also advised for parents to take parental leave, as it is necessary for recovery and can help destigmatize caregiving for both men and women. "I'd say that you shouldn't feel any guilt about wanting to start your baby's life off on a healthy foot and to recover yourself. So I'd say, ditch the guilt. This is a major life event and the work will be there and you'll be okay if you take some time to pause," Mihalich-Levin said. " When it becomes completely normal for a new parent, whether a man or a woman to take a leave, then there will be less discrimination against women in the hiring process." She said a good parental leave policy is gender neutral and provides about six months in paid leave. If your job doesn't have this kind of parental leave policy, she advised that people create working parent groups to seek change in their workplace or connect with local advocacy groups to make a difference.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Mihalich-Levin, author of Back to Work After Baby, is the premiere expert on taking a thoughtful parental leave and making the transition back to work as positive as possible. Hilary peppers Lori with questions about maximizing the opportunity to return to work after baby, going from one kid to two, the challenges of FOMO, and combatting mom guilt. Lori also shares how she went from a lawyer to leading an international movement that she birthed out of necesity.  This episode is brought to you by the free mini eBook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative Show notes available at hilarysutton.com/podcast Mindful Return: https://www.mindfulreturn.com Parents at Work Podcast: https://parentsatwork.libsyn.com The Abundant Mama Project Shawn Finkhttps://shawnfink.com/welcome/ FairPlay by Eve Rodsky: https://www.fairplaylife.com Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com Ruth Feldman, Neuroscience at Yale Medical School https://ruthfeldmanlab.com/people/ Maternal Gatekeeping: https://www.fatherhood.org/championing-fatherhood/maternal-gatekeeping-why-it-matters-for-children National Parks Program for 4th Graders https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/every-kid-outdoors-program-provides-fourth-grade-students-with-free-entrance-to-public-lands.htm

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. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/relationshipbook (Ready Set Launch Book)

Wondering how to survive as a working parent? Mindful Return is a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. And my guest, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post. In this episode, you'll learn: Lori's mission & inspiration in creating The Mindful Return How individual parents can navigate a more calm and successful parental leave. How employers can support new parents through the parental leave transition. The ways Lori believes parenthood grows your leadership skills. Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave Connect with Lori on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Download her FREE guide: 99 Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave Resources mentioned in this episode: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, And Play When No One Has The Time  by Brigid Schulte Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons by Lisa Damour Parenting in the Age of Attention Snatchers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Balancing Your Child's Use of Technology  by Lucy Jo Palladino  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/  Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178 

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: https://www.dhwaterquality.com/ (The Danaher Water Platform) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamillahknight/ (Kamillah Knight on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayasaxena2010/ (Jaya Saxena on LinkedIn) If you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group at your organization, go to http://www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn (www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn) to sign up for the Working Parent Group...

On Ep. 32 of Working Mom Hour, we are talking with Lori Mihalich-Levin. Named the “working mama guru” by Working Mother Magazine, her thought leadership on issues related to working parenthood has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and The Huffington Post. Lori authored a book called Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave and is the creator of Mindful Return, which has helped many women confidently prepare for and navigate returning to work after baby. She is also the co-host of a podcast, Parents at Work, a healthcare lawyer, and the mom to two red-headed boys. Today we talk about how helping parents integrate back into work, how parental leave should be gender neutral and how being a parent can make you a fantastic leader. Find Lori: PodcastWebsiteInstagramLori's Book - Back to Work After Baby--Newsletter (more joy in motherhood!):InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Welcoming a child into our family turns our world upside down.  It can be a lonely and very challenging time.  Our guest today, Lori Mihalich-Levin, talks about how the birth of her two sons turned her world upside down and left her in a spiral of both chaos and beauty.   She searched for support for getting through this time, but could not find any…so she created them.   Working with thousands of working caregivers and those who employ them, she makes this transitional time one that enables leaders to not just survive, but to grow, thrive and advance their careers. We have a conversation packed with practical advice for caregivers and leaders of caregivers and I know you'll get a lot out of it. About LoriLori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents.  She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.  She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice.  Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post. Links SharedMindful ReturnLori's InstagramLori's LinkedInIf you want to join this movement of women seeking to thrive in leadership and life be sure to subscribe and connect with us!LinkedInIG: @wearemomsthatleadFB: @momsthatlead

This week we are joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin to talk about organizational do's and don'ts when it comes to how to handle parents' return to work after parental leave. She gives great insight into how to be an understanding and empathetic manager while also continuing to have high performing employees. As always, thank you to our sponsors Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to our listeners. Without you, this podcast would not be possible!

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: https://mcusercontent.com/ce5f549395234febf46aa4ac6/files/201bb852-e042-6945-5f39-59826fb2a7b5/MR_Flyer_Version_en_Espanol_Papas_que_trabajan_.pdf (Mindful Return's Spanish Language Working Dad Course)  http://soysuperpapa.com/ (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. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/relationshipbook (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. https://parents-at-work.captivate.fm/for-employers (Mindful Return Course Ad)

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin continue with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in different industries and sectors. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason focus on the narrow yet important niche of dads in executive search and interview the dynamic dads, Julian Ha and Patrick Gray!  Julian has been an Executive Search Consultant for more than fifteen years. He is a former corporate attorney, venture capitalist, and investment banker. He is a partner with Heidrick & Struggles, based in Washington DC, and a member of the firm's CEO and Board practice. He leads the firm's global Government Affairs and Trade Association work and co-leads their Professionals of Color Employee Resource Group. Julian has been married to his wife, Annette, for almost twenty years. They have two teenage boys, a ten-year-old daughter, and a rescue dog called Blake. Patrick is a former US Army Intelligence Officer. He has been an Executive Search Consultant for almost twenty years. He established the DC area office in the Aerospace and Defence practice at Raines International, and he leads their Industrial practice. Raines is an executive search and leadership advisory firm with nine offices.  Patrick has been married to his wife, Megan, for 24 years, and they have four children. Aiden is 21, Colin is 18, Rylan is 15, and Tristan is 13. Today, Julian and Patrick share candidly about their lives as working parents. They talk about what it is like to be dads in executive search and dive into workplace flexibility, support, normalizing paternity leave, and shaping the conversation around working parenthood.  Stay tuned today to hear Julian and Patrick's uplifting working dad stories! Show highlights: Patrick's working parent story started in graduate school. (3:31) Julian and his wife, Annette, wanted their kids to have an American suburban experience. (6:26) Julian likes to be an equal partner. He is very involved in raising his kids. (8:57) Working in executive search, Julian has found more flexibility to do pick-ups and drop-offs and be more involved in his kids' activities. (9:59) Evolving technology in the executive search business has allowed Patrick more flexibility as a working dad. (10:56) Julian is fortunate to be part of a firm that is conscious of being collaborative, and in which parents are encouraged to support one another. (13:33) Patrick talks about the financial benefits available for families and the changing conversation around fathers taking parental leave. (16:04) Julian describes the pro-active support provided by his firm to allow fathers to take parental leave. (20:40) Parenthood has helped Patrick become more patient and empathetic over the years. (22:20) Being a parent has taught Julian time management skills and adaptability. (23:55) Patrick and Julian talk about their roles as dads in executive search to shape the conversation around working parenthood. (27:24) What can candidates do to work better with someone in executive search? (32:52) Patrick advises working parents to become resilient and learn to bounce back quickly! (39:04) Julian feels that flexibility is vital for working parents! (44:20) Links and resources: https://www.heidrick.com/en/ (Heidrick & Struggles) https://rainesinternational.com/aerospace-defense-and-government-services/ (The Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services at Raines Internationa)l https://www.aesc.org/ (The Association of Executive Search Consultants) https://www.blinkist.com/ (Blinkist) https://dailydad.com/ (The Daily Dad) Books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3vF0tOj (Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch, by Jason Levin) https://amzn.to/3F9SvzC (The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss) 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...

Whether you are going back into the office or the workplace after parental leave from work, from caring for a loved one, or because of the pandemic, how can you put your best foot forward and integrate without losing yourself in the process? My guest this week, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD believes in empowering working parents, and in the coming months, many of us are heading back into the office for the first time in a while. How can we as leaders help everyone during this transitional time? Learn more about Lori on the blog. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jfouts/support

Today, my guest is Lori Mihalich-Levin. Laurie is an attorney who, as she likes to say, practices law as a side gig. She's a solo practitioner and also the founder of called Mindful Return. This is a really interesting business organization, course, book, and blog, all about the issues regarding the return to the workplace of parents after parental leave and that more transient dynamic that is associated with going on parental leave. It's a fascinating discussion, I think she's hit on something that is really important in the workplace and is certain to grow by leaps and bounds going forward. So I'm very happy to be able to share with you my conversation with Lori Mihalich-Levin!   In this episode, Neil and Lori discuss: How Lori balances practicing law, running Mindful Return, and being a mom to 2 rambunctious boys. What it means to do policy work.  The importance of taking care of parents returning to work (that doesn't have to do with the baby only).  Setting boundaries with work.    Key Takeaways: There are more practice areas than are talked about in law school.  More work than most people know goes into the policy log that is referenced in 30 sections on the evening news.  Build in time for micro moments of mindfulness as new parents. Small, intentional changes throughout your day will drastically change how you show up for yourself, your clients, and your children.  More and more places have gender neutral leave policies, but it is still not equal.    "What I wish is that employers would focus more on conversations around logistics, making fewer assumptions around or just dictating, having open ended conversations, and recognizing that the person who left before they had a child is not the same person who was coming back afterwards." —  Lori Mihalich-Levin   Get in touch with Lori Mihalich-Levin: Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.com/ (https://www.mindfulreturn.com/)  Book: https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-after-baby-book/ (https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-after-baby-book/)  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn (https://twitter.com/mindfulreturn)    Thank you to our sponsors! http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (Ruby Receptionist) - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (callruby.com/lawentrepreneur) or call 844.895.7829 Coach Rockwell - Mark Rockwell works with lawyers who are frustrated by their inability to scale up and become more profitable. He helps them create their vision, and implement an operating platform that builds healthy, thriving law firms. Reach out to him at mark@coachrockwell.com or 503.784.7205 Get in touch with Neil: Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/ (https://thelawentrepreneur.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur (https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl (https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/) If you've enjoyed the podcast, http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1086406592 (please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show)! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also http://www.thelawentrepreneur.com/ (head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com) for more information on the podcast and my legal services.    Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie   Audio production...

For many people who take parental leave, returning to work can be a very challenging time where they are not getting the support they need from their employer. So what should employers be doing to support new parents, particularly when talent retention is such a big issue? My guest this week is Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder of Mindful Return. Mindful Return is an organisation focused on helping parents and employers manage effective transitions back into the workplace, and Lori has some valuable insights to share. In the interview, we discuss: The common issues and difficulties for parents returning to work after parental leave The dangers of managers making assumptions What are employers getting wrong The importance of dialogue Making the transition an intentional and thoughtful process A mindful mindset, logistics, leadership and community Skills Culture, belonging and retention What are the best employers doing What does the future of flexible working look like? Listen to this podcast Apple Podcasts

Are you currently expecting or on maternity leave and planning to go back to work post birth? How can you find support with new challenges in work and personal life balance?Listen to find out the strategies you need so returning back to work doesn't feel so hard for you as a working mom.Our guest, Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO and founder of Mindful Return is the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She helps working women ease back into their working life while balancing the new challenges in the family.Here's what you'll get out of this week's episode:Micro mindfulness strategiesPhasing back to workHow can companies and organization support their parents post birthHere's where you can find Lori after the show:https://www.mindfulreturn.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturnhttps://twitter.com/mindfulreturnhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you loved this episode!  ❤️

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are happy to be back after a winter hiatus! In this episode of Parents at Work, they pick up on their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in various industries and sectors. Today, Lori and Jason talk to two inspiring moms, Christina Cary and Debbie Tang, both professionals in executive search.   Christina is a partner at Heidrick & Struggles. Her search work focuses on functional roles in human resources, including CHRO, CPO, divisional and regional heads of HR, and centers of excellence leaders in talent management, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, total rewards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Christina is a member of the Georgetown University board of governors. She is a former president of Hoyas Unlimited, Georgetown's annual fundraising arm for athletics that supports excellence across all the university's 29 intercollegiate sports.  Christina's most important job is being a mom to her son Benjamin and daughter Abigail. Benjamin, known as Ben, Bennie, or Bubba, is a funny, curious, and loving little boy who will turn five in June. Abigail, also known as Abby, is a rambunctious, smiley, fearless little girl who will be two in April. Christina is married to Patrick (Pat), and the Carey family resides in Bethesda, Maryland. Debbie Tang is a partner at Bridge Partners, a black-owned executive search firm focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Debbie leads global executive searches in both the private and public sectors, from Fortune 100 companies to universities, non-profits, and government agencies. She recruits diverse senior executives across all functions, including CEO, CFO, General Counsels, Chief Legal Officers, Board, and regulatory leaders, in a wide variety of industries.  Debbie is actively involved in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the District of Columbia. She is also on the board of the Washington Project for the Arts and the Norwood School. She received a BA degree from McGill University and a JD from Washington and Lee School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. Debbie has a nine-year-old son, Ben, and a six-year-old daughter called C.C. In today's conversation, Christina and Debbie talk openly and honestly about being parents in executive search. They share their struggles, talk about workplace support systems, and get into finding the right work-life balance. They also discuss the value of developing relationships with colleagues who are also parents and the support systems they would like to have in the workplace.  Stay tuned today to hear Debbie and Christina's encouraging accounts of their lives as working moms. Show highlights: When Debbie started working crazy hours as an associate in big law before she became a mom, she used to wonder how the female partners with kids did it. (4:13) Christina has experienced a lot of parent flexibility in the executive search world. (7:55) Christina found the unpredictable world of executive search an excellent training ground for becoming a parent. (10:52) Now that Debbie has kids, she finally understands why high-powered executives sometimes make million-dollar career decisions based on their children. (13:08) Debbie explains why she found it easier to be a parent in executive search during the pandemic, when travel demands were reduced. (13:35) There are days when Christine feels that she is not doing what she needs to do in any area of her life - as a mom or at work. (14:25) Being mentored by a colleague who is a father of five has helped Christina immensely. (15:53) Heidrick & Struggles has recently implemented a formalized employee assistance program for anyone experiencing mental health issues. (17:00) At Bridge, they have two partners working on every search. That has made a world of difference to Debbie as a working parent. (18:01)...