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Wow! @breakupwithbusy Marisa Hohaia, and her story are SO INPIRING!  It's also a reminder to all women who may feel their story isn't important to share….that YOUR story matters ❤️

In this episode of the Commons Coffee Club podcast, host Max Forsyth chats to Wendy Serafin, a fractional communications leader from Chicago who has led and advised on comms, PR and brand for FinTech companies, including TruStage Ventures, FIS and OppFi. We discuss how she got into comms as a career, what it was like taking OppFi public and the groundwork required to do so, leading communications and brand for The Mom Project and her current career as a fractional CCO to start-up and early seed stage ventures.Interested in Career Opportunities or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms Team?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search and Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/Wendy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wserafin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging episode, Matt sits down with Rob Merklinger, an experienced leader with a rich background from companies like Oracle and Barracuda. The conversation delves into the significance of listening and curiosity in leadership and sales. Rob shares valuable insights on hiring talent from non-traditional backgrounds and discusses the impact of organizations like the MOM Project. He emphasizes the importance of staying humble, asking for help, and continuous improvement—getting 1% better every day. They also explore the role of intent data and the evolving tech landscape in sales, while underscoring the need for data-driven decision-making. Rob's advice for leaders includes listening intently, preparing for one-on-ones, and fostering a culture of honesty and candor. The conversation is a treasure trove of actionable takeaways for aspiring and established leaders alike. Takeaways: 1. Prioritize Listening: Leaders should practice active listening not only during team meetings but also in personal interactions. This creates trust and shows your team that you value their input, leading to more collaborative and effective work environments.2. Embrace Simplicity: Keep solutions simple and straightforward. Often, the best strategies are the simplest to understand and implement, making it easier for your team to follow.3. Diversify Your Talent Pool: Look beyond traditional hiring sources. For example, organizations like the MOM Project can help you find valuable, often overlooked talent with diverse backgrounds, enriching your team with different perspectives and experiences.4. Intentional Preparation: Spend time thoroughly preparing for one-on-one meetings. Prepare a mutual agenda and make sure both parties have room to express their goals and concerns. This ensures productive and meaningful interactions.5. Continuous Improvement:Strive for constant improvement, both personally and as a team. Aim to get 1% better each day, leading to significant progress over time. Foster a culture where everyone is constantly learning and growing.6. Leverage Feedback: Regularly seek and act on feedback from peers, superiors, and team members. Use this input to continuously fine-tune your approach, demonstrating a commitment to growth and adaptability.7. Understand Financials: Build a strong understanding of the financial aspects of your business. Knowing key financial metrics and what drives them allows you to make informed decisions and have meaningful conversations with stakeholders.Quote of the Show:“” -  When we're actively applying both our curiosity and listening skills, we're showing those around us that we care about them and that we value them.”Links:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmerklinger/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Let's just admit it: Being a working mom in America is absolutely exhausting. Today, millions of women in our country are struggling to pay for their children's care while they maintain their spot in the workforce. At the same time, American women are also fighting against the so-called “Motherhood Penalty,” which means that mothers earn just 58 cents for every dollar paid to fathers.  Allison Robinson found herself — like many women! — questioning whether or not it was even possible to have both a family and a career. So, she decided to do something about it. She left her job at Procter & Gamble to start “The Mom Project,” which is now the leading digital marketplace for moms offering hiring, education, and retention solutions. Listen in to learn more about her mission to connect moms with jobs that work with their schedules, and how women can stay engaged in the workforce while taking career breaks.  Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's conversation is about interpersonal therapy (IPT). You'll learn what IPT is, how it differs from other therapies, and why it is a validated therapy that is well-suited for the perinatal population. Many more clinicians should seek training in this therapy modality which is full of useful tools and skills. Join us to learn more! Elyse Springer is a longtime colleague and friend with much knowledge about supporting people in their perinatal mental health. She is a current board member for Postpartum Support International's California chapter and serves as the Policy and Advocacy Chair. She is an emeritus Governing Council member for Maternal Mental Health NOW; she served an eight-year term and continues to provide ongoing training for the organization. She served as a board member of the national maternal mental health policy and advocacy group 2020 Mom Project from 2014-2019, and subsequently sat on the organization's clinical advisory panel through 2021. In addition, Elyse is a training faculty and emeritus board member for the national perinatal loss organization Return to Zero: HOPE and training faculty for the paternal perinatal non-profit Love, Dad. Elyse is certified in perinatal mental health, and she is an EMDRIA-approved therapist and consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) by the IPT Institute, and an IPT supervisor-in-training. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California.  Show Highlights: What is interpersonal therapy (IPT)? Why the goal of IPT is to ensure social support—and how this is accomplished How IPT can help with specific relationship needs in the perinatal period Three main areas of focus in IPT: grief/loss, role transition, and interpersonal disputes Examples of how Elyse might work with a couple around role transitions in the perinatal period What we should realize about decolonizing mental health and focusing on collaborative approaches of social support within a person's culture How problem-solving and role-playing are done within the IPT model How IPT focuses on experiences, goals, and positive communication How IPT sessions are structured as a 12-session model with periodic check-ins to follow up Where to go for IPT training: IPT Institute Resources: Connect with Elyse Springer: Website and Instagram Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Gale Wilkinson, Managing Partner at VITALIZE Venture Capital located in Chicago, IL. VITALIZE is an early-stage VC firm founded in 2018 by Gale Wilkinson. Fund 1, with a total capital of $16.3M, is fully deployed with 26 portfolio companies, including notable names like The Mom Project, Elevate K-12, and Placer.ai. Presently, VITALIZE invests out of a $23.4M Fund 2 and manages a 500+ member angel group. The firm specializes in WorkTech, focusing on B2B software that revolutionizes workflows and/or work outcomes, data-driven HR technology (hiring, learning & development, employee engagement), and infrastructure for the growing freelance economy. Gale Wilkinson, a founder, angel, and venture capitalist, has a passion for investing in and supporting visionary founders. She has spearheaded 125 institutional deals and personally invested in 50 angel deals. As the founder of VITALIZE, Gale has cultivated a community of 500+ individuals enthusiastic about early-stage WorkTech software investments. Beyond her professional pursuits, Gale is an advocate for diversity in angel and VC investing, aiming to bring more people to the table. Gale discusses the current trends in work tech, including the push for hybrid work situations and software simplification. Gale highlights the massive potential, with the sector expected to approach $1 trillion in the next few years. She provides advice to founders in this space to think bigger and create truly revolutionary solutions.  Connect with Gale Wilkinson and VITALIZE Venture Capital: LinkedIn (Gale): LinkedIn (VITALIZE VC): Twitter (Gale): Twitter (VITALIZE VC): VITALIZE VC Website: _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:    Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: why do we want multiple people with different perspectives at the table? Because we know the value in that. How many blind spots are you able to see when you have people looking at it from different directions? But if they don't feel like they belong, they cannot bring those perspectives forward in a safe space.”   -  Chelsea Burns   In this episode, we are talking about in-office culture. You know, cubicle locations, thermostat wars, the smell of tuna lingering in the post-lunch hallways… Do you remember these times with rose colored glasses? Or are you filled with dread at the idea of returning to the office space? We are seeing a clear trend to get employees back to the office full time. We talk about the pros and cons of this as well as a way to be proactive in your workplace situation. We also have an interview with Chelsea Burns, applied psychologist and marketer with a passion for elevating women. In her graduate thesis "A Sense of Belonging: Understanding the Female Entrepreneur's Connection to Self and Others," she uncovers unexplored and impactful findings about the power of belonging. The combination of her psychological insights and research findings empower other women with a framework for how to enhance their holistic selves through belonging. Chelsea has a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media from Baker University. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Branding at HFG Architecture in Wichita, KS, serves as the Community and Belonging Lead for FutureWomenX and volunteers as a mentor for RALLY sponsored by The Mom Project. In this conversation, you will hear: About the latest trend to get employees back in the office  Why in office culture can elevate women (but hinder highly-valued flexibility) Who is responsible for creating a sense of belonging (hint: look in the mirror!)  Why belonging is so valuable for companies and leaders to pursue Links:Design for Belonging by Susie Wise, Stanford d.school, et al. The Adult Chair Project   Don't miss our ONE THING TO TRY and WHAT YOU GOT IN THAT BAG prompts at the end!   To be sure you catch every episode of Women Who Work, like and follow us on Apple Podcasts and Instagram @soarlead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenwhowork/message

The Shred is a weekly roundup of who's raised funds, who's been acquired and who's on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

In this episode, Liz speaks with Allison Robinson, founder of The Mom Project, a digital talent platform designed to help moms reenter the workforce and also to connect them with flexible employment opportunities. In this conversation, they talk about Allison's personal journey with the complexities of working motherhood and her experience with burnout as a startup founder. She also speaks to everything her team is doing at The Mom Project to show employers the incredible business opportunities of working with and hiring mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LinkedIn is laying off more than 660 workers across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams, the employment-focused social media site announced Monday. https://www.wtnh.com/news/national/linkedin-laying-off-more-than-660-workers/ micro1, an AI-driven platform for sourcing top engineering talent has announced an oversubscribed $1.3 million investment. This funding, coupled with the initial $2 million pre-seed investment, has propelled the company's valuation to an impressive $30 million.  https://hrtechfeed.com/engineering-talent-recruitment-tool-lands-3-3m/ The Mom Project, a leading digital talent marketplace and community platform serving more than 1.5 million moms and 3,000+ companies, today announced the launch of SelfMade, a professional platform focused on helping moms create their personal brand and start their business. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-mom-project-launches-program-to-help-moms-start-businesses/ MINNEAPOLIS — Yardstik, a Trust & Safety Platform built to help high-volume hiring businesses safely hire, verify, and onboard workers at scale, has raised an additional $12 million in its most recent round of funding. https://hrtechfeed.com/screening-tool-for-trust-safety-gets-12-million/ New research from iCIMS has found that hires and openings in retail have decreased by 12% and 25%, respectively, from this time last year, while the transportation sector saw declines of 22% and 2%. https://recruitingheadlines.com/latest-hiring-trends/  

Dan Morgan, Senior Portfolio Manager at Synovus Trust, shares his thoughts on Netflix raising prices for some customers in the US, UK and France after posting its best quarter for subscriber growth in years. Bloomberg News Equity Markets Reporter Esha Dey and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Autos Analyst Kevin Tynan talk about Tesla earnings and price cuts. Allison Robinson, CEO of The Mom Project, discusses the launch of the SelfMade professional platform for working mothers. Bloomberg Businessweek Assistant Managing Editor Jim Ellis and Bloomberg News Autos Reporter Gabrielle Coppola provide the details of Gabrielle's Businessweek Magazine story Jeep's Jump to $100,000 SUVs Risks Leaving Loyal Buyers Behind. And we Drive to the Close with Dana D'Auria, Co-CIO of Envestnet PMC. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Morgan, Senior Portfolio Manager at Synovus Trust, shares his thoughts on Netflix raising prices for some customers in the US, UK and France after posting its best quarter for subscriber growth in years. Bloomberg News Equity Markets Reporter Esha Dey and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Autos Analyst Kevin Tynan talk about Tesla earnings and price cuts. Allison Robinson, CEO of The Mom Project, discusses the launch of the SelfMade professional platform for working mothers. Bloomberg Businessweek Assistant Managing Editor Jim Ellis and Bloomberg News Autos Reporter Gabrielle Coppola provide the details of Gabrielle's Businessweek Magazine story Jeep's Jump to $100,000 SUVs Risks Leaving Loyal Buyers Behind. And we Drive to the Close with Dana D'Auria, Co-CIO of Envestnet PMC. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. She aims to help people and companies craft their stories concisely and compellingly. Katie left a career, launched a new business, and moved into a 180 sq ft home with her husband and baby girl, giving her the freedom to redirect her story. Katie's work as a storytelling coach has allowed her to lead workshops and keynotes for incredible global organizations like United Healthcare, Zillow, and Optum. In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to learn more about what compelled her to shift careers. She begins by sharing the moment she knew she needed to be in the storytelling business. She expands on what a story can be and how the best stories happen around a table. Katie offers practical advice on crafting our story and finding the balance between being the face of a brand and being a business owner who connects with the brand's audience. Check out Katie's website and the Comeback Summit she collaborated on with the Mom Project. She recommends reading Dr. Thema Bryant's books and adding The Art Of Gathering by Priya Parker and Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @katiequesadaPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider what's now and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Business Unfiltered with Mercer and Jeff Sauer today's topic is Working With a Bookkeeper 0:00: What does it mean to work with a bookkeeper? Mercer shares the way he has approached it over the years, the different phases of his business, and how he has learned a little bit about it. A bookkeeper is someone who keeps track of your financials, the accounting of your business. The bookkeeper's job is to organize everything so it's in the right slot. He had been freelancing for a while and making money on the side, but didn't know what he was doing. It wasn't until six months after he had his own business that he finally got around to incorporating hiring an accountant and installing Quickbooks to keep track of things. He was the bookkeeper from 2006 until 2012 or 2013, when his wife took over and was the legal bookkeeping until 2020. 5:59: How much does it cost to run a company? The company service is a company service, assigned to an individual individual in the company, but for us it is running around a few 100 hours a month. The bookkeeper is looking at a certain expense, and they give us a little spreadsheet to put in the right slot and Quickbooks, but at the same time, it's like I could also do that in Quickbooks. Working with a bookkeeper. It would be penny wise and pound foolish to not work with a bookkeeper or to do that yourself. A bookkeeper is a gatekeeper of financial information. They need to zero things out and look at every transaction. They also need to classify new expenses that aren't normal or aren't obvious. In year two, it gets pretty easy to re-engage with them and say what you need to be doing differently. 12:12: Jeff discusses managing different divisions of the company. Each brand is a separate division of the company, with different divisions like Profit Pillars being one of those divisions. The bookkeeper is the Quickbooks person, helping us decide where things go and proactively reaching out for financial advice. They are a value added service. Jeff shares the importance of not having to think about spending money and how it triggers him to a certain extent, and why he trusts a professional to do it. The concept of remembering the early years of the company, and how the goal was to make $3,000. 16:49: How do you know you're getting the most from your bookkeeper? How to think about who can do this for you when you start thinking about how to do something, and how to reclassify your books into different things, not how. A bookkeeper is your tracking code, your workhorse, the person who is looking at the marketing data and looking at marketing data. The chief financial officer is not just an accountant wondering about tax liability. They are more concerned about the overall liability of a company. 20:51: Treating a bookkeeper like a virtual CFO. One thing that is missing is a virtual CFO. Jeff has a coach who gives him great virtual CFO advice. Jeff believes that the virtual COO is what created profit pillars. Having an analyst in place. 23:47: The importance of working with a bookkeeper. Working with a bookkeeper requires a conversation about what types of actions to take from the numbers and how to see revenue opportunities. The bookkeeper is a super important piece because they are not setting things up properly to see the problem. Most bookkeepers will wait for the entrepreneur or owner to come to them for direction. There is a misconception that the bookkeeper is going to tell them about their business, but they are not the only person who makes decisions. 27:41 : Where to find a bookkeeper? A bookkeeper is a financial analyst. They can't do their job if they don't have good data coming in. They need to have good frontline collection of data and classification of data. Custom dimensions and custom metrics. Most people don't know what they need to do for custom dimensions or metrics. Jeff suggests finding a local person who is doing bookkeeping on the side or using a service like Econbalance or the Mom Project. Jeff encourages listeners to leave a comment, leave a review and tell a friend what they've learned from this episode.

A drastic career change may not be the change you envision, but it might be just the change your life needs. A pivot can lead to incredible growth both personally and professionally. Even if you know it is necessary, pivoting may not be easy or comfortable. Pivoting is a mindset and it will take resolve and courage to embrace a new strategy and to chart a new path. Chandra Sanders, Founder & CEO of Heels N Hustle shares her own journey of turning pivots into opportunities. From this fantastic conversation with Sandra, we also hear:Her passion to support women and other underrepresented communities.Her own leadership journey and time at The Mom Project.What readers can learn from her book, including vision boards and having a growth mindset. Her thoughts about public speaking.Pick up a copy of Chandra's new book, ‘The Essential Upgrade: A Journey of Purpose, Pivots and Power.' You can learn more about her work, by visiting chandrasanders.co or by following her on Instagram at @officiallychandra--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let's crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs.Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.Support and Follow us:YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6gInstagram: @twinstalkitupInstagram: @dsbleadershipgroupTwitter: @dsbleadershipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUpFacebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

Episode 050 – Allison Robinson, Founder and CEO, The Mom Project    In this episode, we have the honor of featuring Allison Robinson, the esteemed Founder and CEO of The Mom Project. From her experience at Procter & Gamble, Allison discovered a profound passion for empowering mothers. Get inspired as Allison unveils the origins of The Mom Project, a venture dedicated to supporting and providing opportunities for mothers and their families.    00:00 – Intro  00:45 – Introducing Allison  00:58 – Allison background and early influences  02:56 – First real job (Hostess)  04:42 – First corporate job (Proctor and Gamble Sales)  09:03 – The start of The Mom Project  16:07 – The purpose and mission of The Mom Project  19:34 – Business side of The Mom Project  22:52 – Message from sponsor, Shure  23:22 – Company family leave policies  28:50 – Negative corporate culture on family leave  33:20 – Role Models, Serena Williams  34:38 –#1 thing learned in fundraising  39:39 – Women in the workforce post-Covid  42:40 – The gig economy and the importance of The Mom Project and the difference between the two  45:47 – Benefits of The Mom Project  46:38 – The Mom Project in the next year, the next 5 years  48:32 – Rapid fire questions  50:09 – Outro    Episode Link: The Mom Project    Host: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives' Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago    Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.  Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram 

Since Covid, the number of people working from home – or wanting to work from home – has multiplied exponentially. Today, I want to offer resources and strategies to help you land a WFH job. I'm not going to go into how to determine which types of WFH jobs you should apply for – I've covered that in other episodes. For today's episode, I'm going to assume you know your Motivated Skills and how you want to apply those skills in a WFH job. A note here: your desire to WFH shouldn't be the primary consideration as to which jobs you pursue. You still have to enjoy the work and exercise your Zones of Genius. I'm also not going to go into the steps everyone should be taking to look for any kind of job, such as customizing your resume and networking. Again – covered in other episodes. Also – buyer beware. There are WFH scams out there, so check with the Better Business Bureau and other sites to ensure the validity of the job.  FiltersThere are a number of legitimate remote job sites, which I will be sharing in this episode. Another consideration is using filters on “mainstream” sites like LinkedIn and Indeed. Try “remote,” “work from home,” “telecommute,” and “virtual” to narrow down the jobs you see. Also consider that some companies may offer WFH jobs on their website but not on sites like LinkedIn, so be sure to check.  Read the job description – and interpret itSome jobs will clearly state the in-person, virtual, or hybrid nature of the job, with specifics such as WFH Fridays or “must be in office 2-3 days per week.” When the parameters are specifically laid out in the job description, I would take that as fact. That is not to say that the “must be in office 2-3 days per week” couldn't be negotiated down to just 2 days, or that which days you are in office can't be negotiated – I mean that a job that clearly states “must be in office M-F” isn't likely to be flexible about a hybrid or WFH setup. What about those jobs that aren't clear in their description? Post-Covid, I would take that as POSSIBLY a sign that there is some flexibility. My thought is this: I don't want to remove myself from consideration for a job I am really interested in and very qualified for just because I want WFH capabilities, so I'm going to go through the process and see what happens. An employer who does have some flexibility is more likely to exercise that flexibility once they've gotten to know you, your qualifications, and the value you will bring to their organization. When do you bring this up? I might try to suss this out sooner rather than later. Perhaps they directly ask you what type of work setting you are looking for – in this situation, I would be honest but vague. I might try responding with a question like “What do you see as viable options for this role?” This likely won't be solidified, however, until after a bona fide job offer has been made, so before you sign on the dotted line make sure you understand what's in the offer and ask for any concessions you want so the offer can be amended. Understand that the only time you can negotiate is between the time a bona fide job offer has been made and you have accepted that offer. Before this, it is hypothetical, and afterward, they aren't likely to improve on what you have already accepted. Be wary of language that speaks to the temporary nature of the hybrid or WFH condition. I recently had a client who had to quit her job because the WFH situation became in-office and she lived some two hours away and couldn't relocate.  Websites for WFH FlexJobs is one of the top boards to find remote, part-time or flex jobs. They have opportunities across 50+ categories.Growmotely features long-term remote jobs with conscious companies. You can create a candidate profile and start searching for remote roles right away.We Work Remotely highlights remote jobs across all types of fields, including tech to customer service, sales, and marketing. Remote.co – in addition to the job listings, this site has resources for how to work from home, such as managing your home office or managing a remote team. https://ratracerebellion.com/ - this site seems to be more geared towards people who want to pick up hourly or temporary/seasonal work, but check it out anyway. https://www.wahjobqueen.com/ - this one is a grassroots site that was recommended to me by a client. Another one I've heard several clients talk about is The Mom Project, but there is a lot online about this being a scam. They supposedly feature roles with vetted, family-friendly companies and include remote positions – but beware.In addition, there are sites where you can filter your job search using the terms I previously mentioned, such as “remote,” “virtual,” “work from home,” or “telecommute.”  LinkedIn Indeed.comGlassdoor.comZiprecruiter.comUsajobs.govMonster.comSimplyhired.comCareerbuilder.comSnagajob.comRoberthalf.com  DIY vs. DFY DIY: If you are doing a remote job search solo, the biggest piece of advice I can give you is one I already mentioned in this episode – the fact that a job is remote should NOT be your primary consideration. You still need job satisfaction, the opportunity to use your Zones of Genius and expand your skills, a sense of connection with other team members, and working for a company whose product or service you believe in and can support. DON'T mistakenly think that working from home will solve all your problems – you still need to carefully vet the company and the job opportunity.  DFY: As I have said approximately 1,000 times on this podcast, your job search shouldn't rely solely on job boards. I've gone so far as to say that job boards don't don't constitute a job search – you need a targeted, proactive strategy that, depending on your level of seniority, is somewhere between 25% and 100% networking-based. If you want help planning and executing a targeted, proactive job search with multiple prongs, specific daily action steps, and a plan to evaluate and make mid-course corrections, then let's schedule a consult so I can learn more about what you're currently doing in your job search and how I can support you. Here's the link to my calendar for a consult: https://calendly.com/lesaedwards/zoom-meetings2

The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Rocki Howard, Chief Equity and Impact Officer at The Mom Project, to discuss the evolution of diversity and the role (and impact) of DE&I on the Future of Work movement. In addition, this week's podcast looks back on last month's Future of Work Exchange LIVE event in Boston and chats about recent inflation news and its link to the volatile labor market.

"The Running Wine Mom" is back with an inspiring episode featuring Krista Williams, the visionary behind The Strong Mom Project. Join me as I explore the importance of professional support for moms on their journey through motherhood. Krista shares her own story and the inspiration behind The Strong Mom Project, a platform dedicated to empowering moms physically, mentally, and emotionally. We discuss the unique challenges faced by moms, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how The Strong Mom Project has adapted to provide unwavering support. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of professional support, celebrate the strength of motherhood, and explore the incredible resources offered by The Strong Mom Project. Pour yourself a glass of wine, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for an uplifting and informative conversation that will leave you inspired to embrace your own strength as a mom.

Digitization, technology and shifting population trends are creating dramatic changes in the global workforce. So, how can supply chain organisations navigate them? Join us as Kevin O'Marah, Co-Founder of Zero100, dives into labour economics with Professor Marianne Wanamaker, Executive Director of the Howard Baker Centre for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee and Colin Gilbert, Head of Research Science at Zero100, to explore how next-generation supply chains will transform ways of working and workforce requirements, creating the need for new skills, roles and responsibilities.SHOW NOTES: Marianne Wanamaker | University of Tennessee Kevin O'Marah | Zero100 Colin Gilbert | Zero100 The Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee The Robots Are Coming! AI Is For Everyone Procurement technology trends to keep an eye on Labour Force Participation Rate (US) Family Needs Affect U.S. Labor Participation of Prime-Age Workers Grainger Named One of the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ in 2022 Grainger Teams Up with The Mom Project to Welcome More Parents to the Workplace Unlocking the Industrial Potential of Robotics and Automation World Economic Forum's The Future of Jobs report 2023 Volkswagen: Preparing and upskilling auto workers for the EV revolution

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast. Today we are heading to Seatle to chat with Michelle Noble. Michelle is a mother, personal coach, book author, and founder of The Calmer Mom Project. Her latest book Stories of the Goddess is out now.  Find out more at: http://www.bit.ly/3Z8zeXE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast. Today we are heading to Seatle to chat with Michelle Noble. Michelle is a mother, personal coach, book author, and founder of The Calmer Mom Project. Her latest book Stories of the Goddess is out now.  Find out more at: http://www.bit.ly/3Z8zeXE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featured at both Sundance and SXSW, Still: A Michael J Fox Film, is a celebration of the beloved star's life. Join the Moms as they meet the very talented producer of that film, Annetta Marion, and learn about the exciting Mom Project she has in the works!

You're a mom. You've been told to take care of your kids. That you come second. But she's still in there, Mama - that woman who identifies as an athlete. The one who does her best thinking on a long ride or run. The one who feels at home on the race course or the trails. Or…I guess I should say, you used to. Those one or a few kids that have come along have made those moments a fuzzy memory. Let us help you bring that part of you back. MORE THAN A MOM PROJECT- For the woman that was told she couldn't be both  but is going to do it anyway. Resigtration closes March 12! REGISTER HERE: https://www.jlacfitness.ca/morethanamom @msamandalaramee @coachjill.april @jlacfitness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lattesandlifting/message

improve it! peeps – are you looking to combat burnout and focus on joy and impact as we approach the end of 2022? Join Erin and Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, to explore four strategies you can incorporate into your everyday. The bonus? They won't add more to-do's to your schedule; they will allow you to show up to each to-do with more joy and impact. By the end of the episode, you'll decide which strategy makes the most sense for you to focus on as we head into the new year.

Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project,  joins host James Mackey to discuss how to implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies, the complexity and evolution of a business, why it's crucial to hire experienced leaders and more!00:22 Who is Rocki Howard? 5:55 How do you implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies? 10:33 What does success look like for an organisation.23:30 The importance of doing quarterly reviews. 27:19 The complexity and evolution of a business. 31:26 Why you need to be transparent with your sales team about their experience. 34:43 Why it's crucial to hire experienced leaders that have done it before and can help you scale.

Toxic positivity stems from the corporate environment fueled by greed and power, no matter the cost. Unfortunately, this has been going on for so long that we have adopted this mindset as standard practice in the workplace and it is up to us as entrepreneurs to make a change. This week's episode 76 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about creating a results-oriented company culture!Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn't work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.”I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here to get started!In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I'm sharing what it means to have a results-orientated company culture and actionable steps you can take right now to approach productivity in your company in a healthy way. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: Celebrating Allison Robinson, founder of the Mom Project for connecting women with flexible job opportunities and creating doorways for women to enter back into the workforce. Examples of what toxic productivity and promoting hustle culture might look like. What to look for in your own business as signs that you may be focusing on the wrong things. Steps you can take to move towards becoming a results-oriented workplace. The beneficial impacts of operating as a results-oriented workplace My deep thoughts on the book ban list.   I want you to think about your business, how you're operating and functioning as a team, and if there are any changes you could incorporate into the short or long term that will shift the mindset from what am I doing today to what results am I getting today.Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://she-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER:LinkedInCompany PersonaWork with Casey Gromer! Book an Advisory Call LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Mom Project Marshall Plan for MomsGirls Who CodeEpisode 45: Tracking and Keeping Score of Your Metrics 

Dr. Pam Cohen from The Mom Project has a mission to help women find flexible work that fits their busy schedules. Pam and Wayne discuss why flexible work is not just a 'nice-to-have' but critical for working moms, how moms often get left behind in projects due to caregiver responsibilities, and how moms can have a conversation about work flexibility with their employers.   Additional Resources Learn more about The Mom Project Connect with Dr. Pam Cohen on LinkedIn Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate The Remote Leadership Institute The Kevin Eikenberry Group Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us! Watch the video versions of this podcast on YouTube!

Navigating the transition from working professional to working mom is no mean feat. Denise Chase of The Mom Project stops by to talk about her own journey, as well as how the Mom Project is changing the script and accelerating female workforce participation. Listen as she discusses best practices for getting parents back in to the workforce and increasing their productivity. 

This is a special episode pulled from the VITALIZE vault—back when The VITALIZE Podcast was Talking Venture! Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Allison Robinson (@mrsrobinson_a), CEO and Founder of The Mom Project, a VITALIZE portfolio company. The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world-class companies for rewarding employment opportunities. They are changing the way women work and redefining career structures by providing women with real work opportunities that are in balance with their personal goals. This evolution will keep more talented, professionally accomplished women in the workforce. As of September 2022, The Mom Project hit a major milestone: their talent community is now home to over 1 million moms, dads, and allies. After having her son Asher in 2015, Allison identified how universally challenging it can be for American mothers to juggle the demands of motherhood with a full-time career and decided to tackle the issue on a national scale. Prior to founding The Mom Project, Allison spent 7 years at Procter and Gamble working on go-to-market strategies for leading household brands with a special focus on moms during her tenure on the Pampers brand.Website: The Mom ProjectLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allison-m-robinson/Twitter: @mrsrobinson_aEmail: allison.robinson@themomproject.comShow Notes: How The Mom Project is connecting talented women with world-class employers as a marketplace matchmaker and their growth plans for the future Allison's journey from joining Procter & Gamble at the age of 19 to founding The Mom Project The customer discovery process and steps Allison took to build an MVP Deciding to partner with an agency to build their product Leveraging their mission to pitch and onboard companies for The Mom Project's marketplace From bootstrapping to VC fundraising What has fueled The Mom Project's growth Their three-pronged go-to-market strategy and scaling by minimizing friction Developing their business model What moms want from work The pandemic's impact on working moms and how it further validated The Mom Project's mission Acquiring Werk and Glassbreaker and how they approached integration Launching their 501c3 Rise to elevate women of color The platform's user experience for moms How they've solved the supply-demand matching challenge by strategically engaging moms beyond job placement Building out The Mom Project's team How Allison's role as CEO and founder has evolved since the early days Allison's view on the Future of Work, particularly for moms How she views the potential of the creator economy How Allison stays inspired More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 400+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

Wyatt is the founder and CEO of UpSmith, a technology company on a mission to combat America's skilled worker crisis.  UpSmith partners with employers to identify high-demand gaps in their labor force, then sources and screens candidates to fill them. Where necessary, UpSmith connects candidates with affordable, fast, high-quality training to qualify them for placement. Prior to UpSmith, Wyatt led business development for Elevate, Uber's aerial ride-sharing business unit. He served as a consultant with McKinsey & Company and as a corps member with Teach for America, receiving the 2013 Sue Lehmann Award as a national teacher of the year. Wyatt holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BS in Human & Organizational Development and Political Science from Vanderbilt University, where he served as student body president and as a young alumni trustee on the Board of Trust. On this episode, Chris and Wyatt discuss: An in-depth view of the emerging blue-collar labor crisis in America and how we got here. The benefits of blue-collar work and why it is worthwhile work.  Upsmith's plan to employ more blue-collar workers. Why college isn't for everyone. Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris  Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/  Subscribe to The Fort on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ32shRt8Od3MxMY-keTSQ Follow The Fort on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheFortPodcast (2:43) - What is the labor crisis we are facing right now? (7:40) - Was there an inflection point where we changed the way we look at the trades? (9:02) - Is this labor crisis attributed equally across all blue-collar work? (10:40) - Are we losing people in the trades due to a lack of training from small businesses? (15:33) - Why is it not obvious that people should look into the trades for a viable career? (18:39) - Does the federal government offer financial aid to attend a trade school? (19:55) - How much of this is a laziness problem? UpSmith (21:25) - Wyatt's launch of UpSmith (24:27) - How are you pitching high school students to have them consider this vs. College? (34:04) - What are the implications for the families of those who choose to enter the trades? (37:30) - Why are you attracted to the words ‘dignity' and ‘purpose'? (39:57) - Renaming Blue Collar as “The Builder Class” (41:10) - What takes place in the initial 8 weeks of a cohort? (44:13) - What problem is a company having that drives them to UpSmith for candidates? (47:40) - What's the line when it comes to blue-collar work and candidates with criminal records? (50:30) - Other than pay, what are some non-obvious benefits of a career in trades? (53:40) - Is the path for people to eventually own their own business or just have a steady income? (57:50) Is anyone on social media making this work sexy? @BuildersOfInsta Mike Rowe's Dirty Jobs The Make It Movement (1:00:48) - Are city crews looking to UpSmith for help with public infrastructure? (1:01:16) - What does our world look like if we fail to fill these blue-collar positions? HBR Future of Work Initiative (1:05:24) - Where have all these workers gone since Covid? The Mom Project (1:08:41) - Is there a certain characteristic that stands out in high-performers in the trades? (1:09:47) - Where do you envision UpSmith in 5 years? (1:11:40) - What are employers in home health care looking for from UpSmith candidates? (1:13:22) - What's one thing you've never predicted since you started this business? (1:14:46) - How can people get in touch or partner with you? Forge NOW The Fort is produced by Johnny Podcasts

Current research shows that companies with a diverse workforce tend to be 120% more profitable than those that aren't. That's why it's critical to develop and implement a strategy now. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Rocki Howard, chief people and equity officer at The Mom Project, uses financial, demographic and workforce data to illustrate the benefits of a robust DEI plan that focuses on hiring, building and managing your workforce. 

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The Mom Project based in Chicago has laid off about 15% of its staff. Crain’s reports the layoffs involve about 54 workers, including about a dozen employees in Chicago. Also, Allstate is about to hit Illinois drivers with another rate hike. […]

Rocki Howard is a black wife, mother, woman, Christian and leader over forty who values individuality, and has always had diversity at the top of her personal and professional agenda.Rocki has spent over 20 years in the human resource and talent acquisition space and is currently the Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project. Here are a few of the topics we'll discuss on this episode of People Analytics: Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is so important for Rocki. What Rocki's role as Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project involves. Challenges women face in the workplace and how we can fix these. What women need in order to live a joyful life and how The Mom Project helps with this. The different challenges women of color face. Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices are so necessary for a business. How leaders should approach implementing DEI practices. The challenges of facing biases on a daily basis. Resources: The Mom Project The Grown Woman Life podcast RISE Connect with Rocki Howard:LinkedInConnect with the host: Lindsay Patton on LinkedIn Lindsay Patton by Email

What does a successful diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging culture look like? Rocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, says impactful DEI strategies begin with a clean vision. When you know where you plan to go, you can take the steps you need to get there. In this episode, Rocki discusses the importance of moving beyond good intentions to actually make an impact. As you listen, you'll learn how to design your DEI strategy and discover the importance of holding leaders accountable. Book Recommendation: Redefining HR by Lars Schmidt Additional Resources: Smart Recruiters toolkit Whitepaper: Building a Better Workplace 10 Drivers for Women's Success at Work  Learn more about the PeopleForward Network: www.peopleforwardnetwork.com

Kellie and Laura, the power-house duo behind Her Brilliance, empower women through their unique group coaching approach. They recognise that a virtual environment meets women where they're at – in their pjs, kid wrangling, tuning in between appointments or juggling a busy household! They have the courage to ask for what they want and strive to consistently show up as the best versions of themselves! The Coaching Podcast loves the idea of maximising the innate strengths that women have to build their confidence and leadership potential! This episode highlights: Coaching Moments 2:33 Sliding Doors – having the courage to ask for what you want and reading between the lines! 6:50 What makes a great coach? 10:50 Her Brilliance – a peek behind the brand 17:35 Group coaching approach – bringing women together in the community 20:25 The virtual coaching environment 22:49 Leadership qualities - innate strengths in women 25:30 About Her Brilliance: Kellie Jenkins & Laura Bennett Her Brilliance embraces a women-centred, group coaching approach to accelerate the development of female leaders. Using a unique group coaching approach, they: Create a positive, supportive community environment Allow women to safely explore their leadership identity Promote skill development Build confidence to sustainably transform their leadership impacthttps://www.herbrilliancecommunity.com About Kellie Jenkins Kellie Jenkins is a leadership coach and leadership development consultant. She designs and delivers leadership programs around the world and coaches, both one-on-one and in group settings. She has worked with organizational and executive clients across corporate, government and non-profit sectors and has experience in a variety of industries including finance, professional services, higher education and transportation. Prior to working in leadership development, Kellie was a Chartered Accountant. She has more than 15 years of experience in global professional services firms, and brings the structure and detail orientation of her accountant roots to support clients to create sustainable shifts in mindsets and behaviors. Kellie has a Masters in Management and Organization from the University of Colorado and completed the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program. She holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. Originally from Australia, Kellie has lived and worked around the world and embraces her identity as a global citizen. She currently enjoys life with her husband and daughter, in Denver, Colorado. Kellie serves as President of the Colorado Chapter of the International Coaching Federation and has previous board and volunteer experience with Girls on the Run of the Rockies and several local animal-focused non-profits. About Laura Bennett Laura is a coach, facilitator and consultant in leadership development with experience coaching individual leaders and groups and designing and delivering leadership development programs. She has supported clients in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, in industries including restaurant, professional services, technology and international education. Prior to her dedicated focus in coaching and development, Laura has had over 15 years of experience in leadership development, talent management, organizational effectiveness and corporate communications. She leverages her organizational background to encourage clients to raise self-awareness and take meaningful action toward stepping into their full leadership potential and achieving their goals. Laura holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation. Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Co-Active Training Institute. A Midwesterner at heart, Laura grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and now resides in the sunshine of Denver, Colorado. She values authenticity, deep connection, adventure, health, and family, and she and her two children enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer out West. Laura has been a volunteer “Rally” coach for The Mom Project, an organization that connects women seeking careers with women-focused companies and takes an active role as a parent coordinator in her children's school.

DrinksWithAVC chugs along, introducing episode eighteen with Jim Dugan, CEO & Managing Partner of OCA Ventures, harmonizing EMPATHY, PASSION, DETERMINATION, HUMANITY, and a touch of FRANK SINATRA. With 23 years of venture experience, Jim has journeyed through remarkable startups like Alembic, Ocient, The Mom Project, and Presidio. Vik and Bree get the lowdown on Jim's legendary Carbonara, recount a larger-than-life encounter with Andre the Giant, and explore how Jim champions the ethos that genius and grit aren't geographically constrained. Plus, don't miss the debut of our fresh segment: Follow, Co-invest, or Pass!Links:www.ocaventures.comwww.twitter.com/jimocaventureswww.themomproject.com (Cause!)www.interwovencircles.com (Learn about Tim's tremendous journey across the US)www.1kproject.org/ (Ukraine support)www.heimarkvineyard.com/acquire/ (Wine!)

Gale Wilkinson, founder and managing partner at Vitalize Venture Capital, shares her wisdom on building startups with entrepreneurs. Gale talks about investing in the future of work and future of learning technologies, and highlights the questions she asks founders to understand their north star.In this episode, you'll learn:4:44 What investors are looking for when they ask “Why did you pick this business?” 6:08 How the virtual experience trend is driving innovation11:37 Themes that influence how we think about the future of work16:39 Benefits of angel networks to investors and foundersThe non-profit organization that Gale is passionate about: Chicago BlendAbout Guest SpeakerGale Wilkinson is an angel investor and the Founder and Managing Partner at Vitalize, a seed fund and angel community investing in future of work + learning software. Gale is also a startup advisor and is currently a founding Board member of Chicago Blend, an organization focused on increasing diversity in VC and startups. Previously, Gale founded IrishAngels, one of the largest angel groups in the world. She also founded two failed startups, consulted for new product launches with Nielsen, and was part of the strategy team at Orbitz.About Vitalize Venture CapitalVitalize Venture Capital is a Chicago-based early-stage B2B software fund and 300+ member angel community investing in the high-potential future of work and future of learning technologies. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Portfolio companies include: CloudEagle, NOWHERE, The Mom Project, Toucan, Zingtree, Abstract, Enklu among others.Learn more about Vitalize Venture Capital on Vitalize's YouTube channel and The VITALIZE Podcast.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode that will drop next Tuesday. Follow Us:  Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook

Are you looking to strike a balance between traditional “success” and personal fulfillment? Are you looking to take a break from work but not sure how long is too long? Are you looking to ‘test' a new career while not giving up your current job? This episode is for you! This week, we're answering all of your questions about career changes! To help answer your questions, talk about the ‘great resignation', and discuss the changing career landscape, I brought on Bea Kim, a career coach who helps people find their life purpose. She serves primarily founders, high potential leaders, and executives, but also helps larger companies like Google and PG&E. Along with coaching, Bea co-founded Awaken, a leading provider of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education programs that go beyond just “checking the box.” Bea also pursues her passion for helping the next generation of women leaders as a group coach for the Stanford Graduate School of Business, facilitating deep conversation for the Women in Management program. You can find Bea at beakim.com You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megabababe Have any questions or comments? Email us at boobsweatproductions@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 201-701-1575. — Resources related to this conversation: The Mom Project is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce at every stage of their journey, and work with employers who are committed to designing and supporting a better workplace. Check out the video Bea made with them on Parental Burnout here. — For a limited time, Boob Sweat listeners can use code BOOBSWEAT15 at checkout for 15% off your order at megababebeauty.com! — This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media and Madison Higley

This is one of the most important Digital Meetups that we've hosted to date! Today Jess and Jason have the opportunity to speak with two incredible guests about two major causes that need immediate action and understanding. We will start by welcoming Kateryna Kovalevska, Chair of the Ukrainian Association of HR Professionals, to our live broadcast. She has fled her country for safety, and will join us to share stories about what is currently happening in Ukraine, and how we as an HR and HR Tech community can help. “There is no time for doubt...Ukraine needs your help now,” she told us. Here's a few ways: 1. Show your support for Ukraine by attending protests in your cities. 2. Press your governments to cancel flights to Russia, to freeze all Russian assets abroad and stop diplomatic and economic affairs. 3. Ask your government to deliver humanitarian aid, financial and military support to Ukraine. Silence is complicity. 4. Sign this petition to close airspace over Ukraine and protect them from bombing: https://lnkd.in/gAFKiF4x Kateryna's visit will be followed by Allison Robinson, the founder of The Mom Project, an amazing organization committed to helping women remain active in the workforce at every stage of their journey. 5.4 million women have lost jobs in the pandemic. 2 in 5 of those might never return because often work doesn't WORK for women - especially moms with added challenges and barriers. What now? How do we get moms back into the workforce on their terms? The Mom Project is leading the pack when it comes to disrupting the modern workplace so that women don't have to choose between family and career. We'll dive into the work and vision of The Mom Project, their new research, and their RISE program. PLUS, they are hiring HR pros! From restoring the dignity and equity of work to working moms to reaching out across the globe, we are reminded every Friday that HR includes HUMAN. Never to be missed, but especially TODAY. We hope to see you soon!

In honor of Women's History Month, we're re-releasing a recent conversation we had with someone whose mission is to get moms back into the workforce. Allison Robinson is the founder and CEO of The Mom Project, a community of moms looking to get back into the workforce. As Allison says during the interview, The Mom Project is more than a job board, it's a place committed to the success of women at all stages in their careers. Allison and Jeffrey talk about the reasons why women leave the workforce, what companies of all sizes can do to accommodate moms needs in the workplace, and how The Mom Project aced a key endorsement from one of the world's top athletes. If you run a business and are looking for a way to combat the current labor shortage, this episode is worth a listen. Connect with the Mom Project: https://themomproject.com/ Join the C-Suite Network: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocki Howard is Chief People and Equity Officer of a fantastic startup titled the Mom Project. She's been recognized as a leader with an extensive background in HR and a member of the distinguished Forbes Human Resources Council.Chandra Sanders is the Director of an innovative non-profit initiative at the MomProject titled RISE and is a Fortune 100 Tech Consultant that further supports the projects' mission. Both will tell us about their own stories and their impact on lives for the better.The Mom Project is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce in every stage of their journey, and proud to work with employers who are committed to designing and supporting a better workplace.   It connects talented professionals with world-class employers who understand that no one should have to choose between family and career.RISE is a scholarship program committed to accelerating equity for moms and women of color by providing access to upskill tech certifications, while harnessing the power of community, support, and job placement—in six months or less, and at no cost to participants!Rocki and Chandra are Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champions and Black women of action, who apply their expertise and lived experience to make a difference in the lives of working mothers every day.    For more details visit The MomProject.com or MomProject.org.For more information from ILG on Allyship, Intersectionality, Employee Resources Groups and Race in the Workplace visit our Thought Leadership resources section of our site InclusiveLeadersGroup.com  for these e-guides.

Meet Chandra Sanders, the director of the RISE initiative by The Mom Project. Chandra is using her experience as a mom and a “non-traditional” job candidate to help other women pivot into prosperity the way that she did. Learn what skills helped her shift from one industry to the next throughout her career, and how she is paying it forward to help other women achieve the stability and success she has found.   Learn more and support RISE and The Mom Project at momproject.org. Big Takeaways:  Moms are the C-suite of our entire lives. We know how to run things, we know how to budget, we know how to do conflict resolution. We know how to do everything.  Talent, acquisition partners are really being creative in how they are sourcing, diverse candidates, especially if they want women and even more if they want moms. They have to now look at these candidates in a different way.   The trending “hot skills” today are data analytics, project management, and UX design.   Skillsbaby.com This is a Growth Network Podcasts Production 

In Ep. 11, we dive into how to help moms navigate the workforce on their terms with Chandra Sanders from The Mom Project. The Mom Project is a startup committed to supporting moms in the workplace by connecting talented professionals with world-class employers who understand that no one should have to choose between family and career. Chandra tells her story as single mom who turned to The Mom Project for support after she was laid off during the pandemic. She now leads The Mom Project's RISE program, carrying out its mission to elevate moms and women of color by providing scholarships to highly sought-after certification programs, enhancing their career and increasing their earning potential and economic opportunity without compromising authenticity. The Mom Project recently secured $80 million in funding (bringing total funding to $116 million currently) and counts Serena Williams among its strategic advisors. IMPRESSIVE!Discussed in this podcast: The Mom ProjectRise Upskilling ProgramRise Program ApplicationFind Chandra Sanders:LinkedInWebsiteWe are building out more spaces to connect! For now, find us:Newsletter (more joy in motherhood!):InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Women are more career driven than ever. The pandemic effected a lot of families. With lay-offs, furloughs, and thousands of workers going remote, the landscape of career-driven women has changed dramatically. With companies pushing for employees to return to the office, many women are feeling the pressure. But the pandemic is far from over and flexibility is more important than ever when it comes to taking care of our families. Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-C, former attorney and founder of LAT Counseling, dives into the power of women in the workplace. In this episode, we talk about the pressures women are feeling from their employees to work like your not a parent. it's so important to, not only advocate for equality in the workplace, but also to know your rights and be confident that your employers understand that we don't stop being parents in the workspace. I hope this episode inspires you to make a change for yourself and for for every working parent out there. Meet Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-C Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LMSW, JD, PMH-C is an advocate and therapist specializing in life transitions affecting millennial and young women.   A licensed social worker, and former attorney with a decade of experience in the legal industry including as a coach to working parents, she is also the proud mama of two young kids. Intensively trained in perinatal mental health, Lauren currently uses her experience, empathy, and emotional intelligence to empower others through psychoeducational parent support groups and counseling and consulting services.    She is actively involved in numerous efforts benefitting at-risk families in her native New York and abroad, including as a Postpartum Support International helpline volunteer, 2020 Mom Ambassador, and mentor with The Mom Project.    Learn more about her mission to support working, new, and aspiring parents at www.LATCounseling.com or on Instagram @thecounselaur. Topics Covered: 2:35 | Setting mothers up to fail in the workplace 6:04 | Navigating tough parenting decisions 12:44 | Parenting out loud 17:20 | Know your rights 19:32 | FMLA 29:17 | Working like you're not a parent 32:37 | Ask for what you deserve 34:38 | Wish you knew about postpartum

If you live in Cleveland, Ohio I am sure you have heard of Lauren Egger and her business Healthy Mom Project.  I am so excited to have her join me for this episode.  In this episode we talk about healthy lunch and after school snack ideas for the kids, natural remedies, how to have a toxin free home, helpful products that Lauren recommends, and Lauren's self care routine and products she loves.  Lauren created Healthy Mom Project to empower moms to make healthy choices for their families.She's a mother to five beautiful children, a registered nurse, a wife to an extremely patient man, and was diagnosed with celiac disease 14 years ago. She was misdiagnosed for years and had minimal resources at the time to navigate how to live healthy. Around the same time, her Mom & friend were in a health crisis, and she has learned SO much about natural remedies since then & a healthy lifestyle through eating real whole foods. Lauren feels compelled to share all the information that she has collected along her journey to health and wellness so other families won't face those same struggles. She is here to make an impact and empower families to live a vibrant & healthy lifestyle AND create healthy communities. Our children deserve it. You can find Lauren on Instagram at www.instagram.com/healthymomprojectcle  Website - www.healthymomproject.com Facebook - Healthymomprojectcle  You can find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzled and www.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

Sabrina brings 20 years of communications experience to her roles as agency CEO, strategic advisor and adjunct professor. She shares all her secrets and the lessons she's learned from working with some of the biggest and fastest-growing brands including FC Barcelona, LaLiga, Drive by DraftKings, FC Bayern Munich, Facebook, Google/YouTube, DAZN, The Mom Project, and so many more.   In this episode, Sabrina talks about:   Her career trajectory so far  How having a breadth of experience before starting her business lead to her success  The shift in PR to be more of a conversation with the audience rather  Juggling being a mom, wife, and having her own company   Working with clients that disrupt and change the industry  

Our guest today, Gale Wilkinson, founder and managing director of Vitalize Venture Capital, is working to change how we work, how we learn, and how people can access investing in startups.Vitalize is known for investing in the future of work and the future of learning startups. They typically invest $250K-$1.5M at the pre-seed and seed stages. Portfolio companies include Placer, The Mom Project, Toucan, Zero Grocery, Zingtree, hiitide, and many more. They have also recently launched a platform that allows non-qualified investors to invest in start-ups before they hit the public markets.About Gale Wilkinson:Gale started in analyst roles at Nielsen and Orbitz before moving into investing in 2012 by founding Irish Angels, a network of angel investors affiliated with the University of Norte Dame. In 2017 she launched a formal fund, Vitalize Venture Capital. She did her undergrad at Notre Dame and got her MBA at the University of Chicago. She is currently a member of the Kauffman Fellows class of 2023.A word from our sponsor:For anyone that is lucky enough to be a part of building startups, we’ve all seen that mad-rush to answer extensive security questionnaires and implement SOC 2 controls the moment that big whale of a client is on the hook in order to not lose the deal. Which unfortunately ends up swallowing the entire organization's time and resources in the hopes to land that whale, right? Lucky for us at Ripple, we have partnered with compliance automation provider Drata. Drata saves our portfolio companies from these same issues when it comes to effectively proving a strong, ongoing security posture and achieving frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.Drata allows startups to put Security and Compliance on Autopilot. Companies using Drata experience an average time savings of 85% when compared to running the SOC 2 process manually. Build trust with customers by proving your commitment to security, and maintain continuous compliance in between your audits. Don’t take it from us, Drata works with all kinds of startups like ClearCo, Lemonade, FullStory, Slice and countless others. They're backed by top venture funds such as Okta Ventures and GGV, and are currently G2's number one ranked cloud compliance software provider for customer satisfaction. Listeners of Tank Talks can get set up with a demo of Drata and take advantage of a 15% discount offer and waived implementation fees by visiting drata.com/tanktalks to get setup today.In this episode we discuss:03:26 Why the future of work is such an important area of Gale’s investing07:37 Is future of work just a code name for automation09:23 How remote work and gig economy interact with each other10:42 What Vitalize is excited about with Future of Work13:23 How the metaverse and online will mix with real-world opportunities14:03 Overlooked opportunities in the future of workspace15:24 The ethical questions around working for multiple employers16:39 Areas Gale is wary of in the future of work19:10 Areas in the creator economy Vitalize is looking to bet on20:54 Future of learning and where college degrees will be in the coming years22:40 How the pandemic has affected the future of work and the future of learning23:32 Opening up Venture to populations that have been historically excluded from investing24:48 Gale’s goal for Vitalize and how founders and investors can connect25:26 Gale’s secret to being so great on TwitterFast favourites:PodcastVenture UnlockedNewsletter/BlogAxiosTech GadgetHer PhoneNew TrendEco-friendly packagingBookThe Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Brad FeldFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

The Chicago-based startup connects moms of color to job opportunities through its RISE initiative.

The weather is getting cooler in America, but we can lucky still stay warm with the hot embers of the ongoing CareerBuilder dumpster fire. This time, our favorite old-timey job board is rebranding with a new logo and ad campaign. Mmmm, toasty. We also dive into the new investment at The Mom Project and play some buy-or-sell with a couple of internationally focused companies and one "Salesforce for recruiting" wannabe. Watch out Gem! To end the show, we take a break from porn and prostitutes to focus on the growth of Africa and Big Tech's continental invasion, featuring Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. 

Smart interview platform BrightHire has secured a $20.5M Series B to further accelerate the growth of their more equitable, faster approach to hiring. The Series B funding is led by 01A with participation from Index Ventures and Zoom  Apps Fund and follows a recent $12.5M Series A led by Index Ventures a few months prior, in May 2021. It's also supported by Ground Up Ventures, Haystack, and J Ventures.  https://hrtechfeed.com/brighthire-secures-20-5m-series-b-to-transform-the-interview-process/ HireQuest, a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary, and commercial staffing services, today announced that it has acquired Recruit Media, Inc., an HR tech start-up with a next-gen SaaS recruitment platform.  HireQuest will integrate the Recruit Media platform with its existing technology suite used by its franchisees to run their day-to-day business. Recruit Media's technology will streamline workforce communications and allow franchisees to better serve their customers. In addition, the public facing web domain, www.Recruit.com, along with its respective iOS and Android apps, gives HireQuest a fully functional online job ad and recruitment platform that could become an additional business line, or stand-alone company, in the future. https://hrtechfeed.com/hirequest-acquires-recruit-com/ Recruiting operations platform ModernLoop lands $3.3M to create better technical hiring experiences Recruiters have traditionally kept track of the hiring process manually with spreadsheets, but ModernLoop automates many of the repetitive tasks while also scheduling and balancing the interviewing workload so that not only are the right people involved, but also a diverse mix of interviewers. ModernLoop was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2021 cohort https://hrtechfeed.com/recruiting-operations-platform-modernloop-lands-3-3m-to-create-better-technical-hiring-experiences/ Culture Amp, the world's leading employee experience platform, announced today that it has acquired cultural values recognition company, Disco. Disco helps companies recognize and celebrate values-driven work, foster team appreciation and improve company culture across distributed teams.  Together the two companies will accelerate their shared vision of creating a better world of work by helping people feel more connected, valued, and engaged at a critical time for organizations.  https://hrtechfeed.com/culture-amp-acquires-remote-culture-platform-disco/ Finally the wall street journal broke the news that The Mom Project Inc., a recruitment platform focused on mothers, raised $80 million in new capital at what may be a pivotal moment for working women and the companies that want to hire them. The Mom Project has more than 500,000 job seekers on its platform, most of whom are college-educated. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-mom-project-raises-80-million/

The weather is getting cooler in America, but we can lucky still stay warm with the hot embers of the ongoing CareerBuilder dumpster fire. This time, our favorite old-timey job board is rebranding with a new logo and ad campaign. Mmmm, toasty. We also dive into the new investment at The Mom Project and play some buy-or-sell with a couple of internationally focused companies and one "Salesforce for recruiting" wannabe. Watch out Gem! To end the show, we take a break from porn and prostitutes to focus on the growth of Africa and Big Tech's continental invasion, featuring Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. 

CoinSwitch Kuber, a crypto exchange startup in India, has surged in privately-held value to $1.91 billion after it raised $260 million in series C funding from marquee US VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. The funding mark's the first investment in an Indian startup for a16z, as the VC firm is popularly known. Telangana is testing an e-voting app. The Mom Project raises $80 million. In our tech conversation, we speak to the founders of 2am VC on their India investments

Steve Smith first joined AccuWeather as a forecasting intern in the summer of 1997. 24 years later, Steve is now President of the company, and it was his passion for weather and science and the company's reinvention during the digital revolution of the late 90s that he describes as "the perfect storm" of opportunity that both changed the company and his career forever. As President, Steve is responsible for the enterprise-wide product, techno2logy, R&D, corporate development and strategy, digital media division, content, and the AccuWeather® Network. He also oversees the marketing team and stays especially close on the B2B side. In the latest episode of The Business of Marketing Podcast, Adweek's chief innovation officer, Toby Daniels, sits down with Smith to discuss how R&D and marketing can work hand in hand, using marketing to directly drive leads, B2B marketing, and data acquisition. They also discussed how AccuWeather's marketing has evolved with the rise of first-party data, the role that trust and transparency play in his leadership approach, and the company's never-ending goal to predict the perfect forecast. Throughout Season 2 of the podcast, we will be spotlighting a number of different startups that have participated in SAP.iO's foundries programs. During this episode, you will hear from Allison Robinson, Founder & CEO of The Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world-class companies. Learn how Allison is leveraging technology to transform her business without a tech background and how they plan on connecting their moms with over a billion dollars in economic opportunity over the next three years. Interested in joining the SAP.iO Foundries program? Visit SAP.iO for more information.

In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS, and Kelli Anderson discuss the importance of work-life integration for working mothers and how to move from an unhappy work situation to a fulfilled career. Kelli Anderson is a career coach for working moms and the founder of Mindset Mamas and Get The Job Shop. Kelli specializes in helping women gain clarity and take action when considering a pivotal career change or starting a businesses. If you no longer feel like you belong in your current role or crave purpose in your work-life, this podcast episode is a must listen. You will learn:·       How to gain clarity on what it is that will make you feel fulfilled.·       Why it is important to get your identity back after becoming a mother. ·       How to turn that “dream job” into a reality.·       Why women stay at a job when they're miserable.·       How happiness at work translates to happiness at home.·       How focusing on work-life integration vs work-life balance can be more realistic.·       How to get your resume to stand out to employers.Resources: Find out more at www.mindsetmamas.comFind job resources at www.getthejobshop.comRead This one easy tip can change the entire day for working moms, Blog from Kelli Anderson.Contact Kelli Anderson HERE. More career resources for moms at The Mom Project. Join a community for working moms at Hey Mama. Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Kelli Anderson, Mindset Mamas or Get the Job Shop. Links are being provided for information purposes only. Pearl Planning is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize, or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Pearl Planning is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website's users and/or members. 

Moms make the world work, but fewer moms are currently in the workforce. Today's guest on “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett” has made it her mission to change that. Allison Robinson is the founder and CEO of The Mom Project, a community of moms looking to get back into the workforce. As Allison says during the interview, The Mom Project is more than a job board, it's a place committed to the success of women at all stages in their careers. Allison and Jeffrey talk about the reasons why women leave the workforce, what companies of all sizes can do to accommodate moms needs in the workplace, and how The Mom Project aced a key endorsement from one of the world's top athletes. If you run a business and are looking for a way to combat the current labor shortage, this episode is worth a listen. Connect with the Mom Project: https://themomproject.com/ Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last September 865,000 women were pushed out of the workforce (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) and the number has continued to grow. It's the invisible labor, the unrealistic expectations of work, managing the house, and more. Allison Robinson, CEO and Founder of "The Mom Project," started the company nearly five years ago on her maternity leave to support women in tackling these exact hurdles. Today, Allison shares her perspective on the current landscape of the workforce environment, tips for women to get back into work, and more.Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on Social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansoneLearn more about "The Mom Project:" @the_mom_projectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since 2017, SAP.iO has helped more than 300+ external startups and internal ventures accelerate their growth while enabling thousands of SAP's customers to access innovation. With over 20 years of experience in business development and strategy in the tech industry, it would be hard to find someone more qualified to lead the company's early-stage startup acceleration and incubation programs across the world than Alexa Gorman. To officially kick off the second season of The Business of Marketing, Adweek's Chief Innovation Officer Toby Daniels sat down with SAP.iO's SVP, Global Head of Foundries and Intrapreneurship to discuss her career at SAP that spans over two decades, how SAP.IO works with startups to develop marketing strategies to drive business transformation and their commitment to inclusivity by pledging to accelerate 200+ startups from underrepresented founders. Across the rest of the episodes, we will spotlight a selection of startup companies working with SAP.iO to accelerate their business including The Mom Project, Mentor Spaces, Linc, and Breinify. Interested in joining the SAP.iO Foundries program? Applications are now open for Fall 2021 in San Francisco and New York and will focus on supporting B2B technology startups across the world with solutions in Energy Innovation, Responsible & Ethical Sourcing, Environmental & Emission Management, Responsible Design & Production, Carbon Tracking, and more! SF - https://sap.io/sfo-f21/ NY - https://sap.io/nyc-f21/

Confused by negotiations on valuation and dilution? Tired of not being heard by men? Feeling like the underdog negotiating against an investor who has 20x the deal experience?   What you need is the advice of a seasoned investor you can trust.   Enter this ground-breaking interview with Alda Leu Dennis, General Partner at Initialized Capital.    Not only is Alda a former litigator (aka expert of experts!) and operator, she came highly recommended from a founder we trust.   In this episode, Alda gifts all female founders her simple, laser sharp strategies for negotiating and winning. You'll learn effective levers founders can use to negotiate on valuation, how important it is to understand what your counterparty cares about, and how to communicate in a way that will be heard. We hope this episode makes all the difference in your next round!   Alda's bio:   Alda Leu Dennis is a General Partner at seed-stage investment firm, Initialized Capital. She has over a decade of investing and legal experience and is focused on investing in startups with founders that are solving real world problems with software in sectors including famtech, consumer behavior, and underserved markets. Some of her investments include The Mom Project, A-Frame, Kinside and Ava. Before Initialized she was managing partner at 137 Ventures where she led investments in Planet Labs, Wish, Coupang, CourseHero, and Work Market (acquired by ADP). Previously she was COO at Airtime, General Counsel at Founders Fund, Assistant General Counsel at Peter Thiel's Clarium Capital Management. 

The pandemic had a devastating impact on nearly 10 million working moms in the U.S. Chandra Sanders is a single mom, and like many, was laid off. Rather than scrambling to find a job, she decided to wait and let the perfect job come to her! After connecting with The Mom Project, Chandra became the Director of RISE, a program that helps moms access professional training courses. Chandra and Flip Your Script host Kristi Piehl discuss the power of positivity and how to successfully pivot your career. 

2.1 million women left the paid workforce in 2020 - can you believe it? I am chatting with Chandra Sanders of The Mom Project about why so many women (especially moms) are leaving the paid workforce in search of other options and what those other options are. In this episode we talk about how freelancing moms can land contractor roles at larger companies like Chandra has, what companies are doing to retain female workers, and where the most opportunities lie for moms right now. Thanks for hanging out with us today! You can find the links and resources from this episode over on the show notes. Don't hesitate to reach out to The Mom Project or myself for help on taking the next step in creating the work-life balance you are after. Talk soon! SHOW NOTES: www.MicalaQuinn.com/episode176

In this week's episode, I chat with Chandra Sanders, Director of RISE at The Mom Project.   Chandra Sanders is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champion on a mission to create economic opportunities for moms and women of color. Chandra is a former high school Spanish teacher turned Fortune 100 Senior Tech Consultant, committed to helping moms and women of color challenge stereotypical representation in the workplace and gain access to greater economic opportunities and influence.    Currently, as the Program Director for RISE, she is on a mission to empower moms and women of color through a variety of transformative programs.    I'm so grateful that Chandra shared her wisdom and insight with us around how moms can get back into the workforce, and really tap into what they really want to be doing, all while taking care of their kids and families.    Listen in as Chandra and Natalie talk about: The shift that needs to happen to get more moms back into the workforce Tips to approach asking for flexibility in the workplace Why modeling behaviors for your kids will help them grow as people What their RISE program offers moms, and how it truly transforms their lives   Additional Resources: Go to momproject.org to apply for the RISE reskilling initiative Feature in Glamour Magazine: https://www.glamour.com/sponsored/story/daring-to-disrupt-chandra-sanders?_ga=2.184258022.1789725953.1619729824-208310837.1615304928  The Mom Project: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/the-mom-project-helping-working-moms-start-over-during-the-pandemic-111524933868  Connect with Chandra here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themomprojectus/?ref=hl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mom-project/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mom_project/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Mom_Project  https://themomproject.com    Connect with Natalie Tysdal On Instagram On YouTube On Facebook Website

Allison Robinson is the Founder and CEO of the Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world-class companies.Founded in 2016, The Mom Project is changing the way women work and redefining career structures by providing women with real work opportunities that are in balance with their personal goals.You can find out more about The Mom Project at https://themomproject.com/.

This week’s episode, sponsored by DZConneX, a Yoh company, features an in-depth discussion with The Mom Project’s Donna Yelmokas (Strategic Advisor to the CEO) and Beeline’s Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies). Donna, Brian, and I chat about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Future of Work movement, DE&I’s impact on the extended workforce, and the strengths of the Diverse Talent Cloud (DTC).

We interview Chandra Sanders about The Mom Project. retraining and supporting women who want to get back into the workforce after the pandemic. Here's Chandra on NBC News. Here's more info about RISE. Cicadas are coming!Lian's Vegan Farro Salad and Flatbread Pizza are a hit!Entertaining Sisters:We recommend Girls5Eva on Peacock. (BTW, Peacock is free.) Fantastic cast and so funny.Broadway is coming back, Baby! Liz bought tickets to Jagged Little Pill and Six.Julie recommends three apps/sites for the outdoors: Merlin Bird ID AllTrails and Seek by iNaturalist.Thank you to our sponsors. Please use these urls and promo codes to support our show:Rothys: www.rothys.com/sisters Zip Recruiter: www.ziprecruiter.com/sisters Harrys: www.harrys.com/satsisters Visit the website Satellite Sisters: A Pep Talk For Modern WomenSubscribe to our newsletter Pep Talk here.For more info on Lian Dolan's newest novel The Sweeney Sisters, visit her website here.For all of our booklists at Bookshop.org, go to www.bookshop.org/shop/liandolanBuy The Sweeney Sisters here on bookshop.org or here on amazon.Join our community: Facebook Page, Facebook Group and on Instagram and Twitter @satsisters.

We interview Chandra Sanders about The Mom Project, retraining and supporting women who want to get back into the workforce after the pandemic. Here's Chandra on NBC News. Here's more info about RISE.  Cicadas are coming! Lian's Vegan Farro Salad and Flatbread Pizza are a hit! Entertaining Sisters: We recommend Girls5Eva on Peacock. (BTW, Peacock is free.) Fantastic cast and so funny. Broadway is coming back, Baby! Liz bought tickets to Jagged Little Pill and Six. Julie recommends three apps/sites for the outdoors: Merlin Bird ID AllTrails and Seek by iNaturalist. Visit the website Satellite Sisters: A Pep Talk For Modern Women Subscribe to our newsletter Pep Talk here. For more info on Lian Dolan's newest novel The Sweeney Sisters, visit her website here. For all of our booklists at Bookshop.org, go to www.bookshop.org/shop/liandolan Buy The Sweeney Sisters here on bookshop.org or here on amazon. Join our community: Facebook Page, Facebook Group and on Instagram and Twitter @satsisters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mind Over Matter Founder Kerry Musington and her team, Louise Alleyne, Susan McCree, Adrian Ashby and Fiona Cassttle's Interview Book Author Farisai Dzemwa. Farisai is a proud member of the MOM project suicided prevention Real talk and Farisai has been a contributing member to recovery and wellbeing provided support in the areas of recovery and discovery for many women. There are many people who suffered abuse, many unheard stories, We have been privileged to have Farisai unveil who she really is, from victim to survivor. We hear her amazing successful journey that will inspire many around the world. We also give thanks to those who took part in the interview as part of raising awareness in aid of suicide prevention. The experience is overwhelming so we are celebrating life together, we have seen the transformation first hand and we at MOM are very proud, Incredible, very inspiring and we hope that someone out there can take some encouragement from this video. Remember you are not alone, you can be anything you want to, You can achieve just like Farisai. We also give thanks to the world experience of uniting men and women from around the world to come together to support farisai. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for bringing diversity and equality celebrating life and success, and empowering others to be a part of History. Read the true story and get your copy today. Chiramu is a tradition that is best described as a game of bonding between brothers and sisters-in-law in the Zimbabwean Shona culture. For Farisai, it escalated into the violation of the very essence of her womanhood and all it stands for. Sexually violated by a brother-in-law who should have been looking out for her, Farisai's life, health, and function in society became a tangled spider's web, one she struggled to detangle, and the ripple effects were endless. A near-death car accident was the rude awakening that helped her realise that unless she dealt with the tradition-inflicted secret of her abuse, her whole life would be nothing but a series of damaging, self-sabotaging events that could only be stopped by coming out of the rut that is dogma. This is a true account of how culture, tradition, and religion play havoc in many African women's lives. visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/485448898602210/ #MOM Project suicide prevention real talk https://www.facebook.com/groups/527465604373141/ #Road to Recovery please donate to the cause by visiting www.momproject.co.uk you can also order your T-shirt and put your mind to the matter. We congratulate Farisai on becoming a book Author and launching her first book which you can find on amazon by copying and pasting or clicking the link or provided. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healed-Recovery-Farisai-Joymore-Dzemwa-ebook/dp/B091Z1MHSH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=healed+road+to+recovery&qid=1620052156&sr=8-1

Tera Hudson, Senior Marketing Manager of Demand Gen at The Mom Project, joined me on the Modern Startup Marketing podcast. Prior to The Mom Project, Tera was at InStride (reinventing the education of today's workforce in partnership with leading global universities) and TeleSign (communications platform as a service or CPaaS, a Series B tech startup). The Mom Project was founded in 2015, has ~270 people, and is based out of my personal favorite, the hard-working Chicago, IL. They've raised Series B ($35.6M total). The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world-class companies - companies like Accenture, DropBox, Pinterest, Etsy, Facebook. They're changing the way women work and redefining career structures by providing women with opportunities that are in balance with their personal goals. This is HUGE and especially during COVID times. That respect that's so desperately needed for work + life integration. I'm a big fan of the mission of The Mom Project. Here's what we hit on: Tera's fascinating story of landing at The Mom Project; Those first days and weeks at TMP - what did Tera focus on; How the marketing team is structured; What's working well with their marketing efforts and how they're making it work (HINT: paid and organic social); The challenges of marketing for a 2-sided marketplace (companies vs. talent); Why they decided to pause with Facebook and go big with LinkedIn; How they're using proprietary research and leading insights to generate demand; Is there a clear buyer journey at TMP, or not; Bad recommendations related to attribution; Tera's personal story of sacrificing her well-being to get the job done, and what she decided to do instead; Tera's obsession with crime stories. You can find Tera on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terahudson Find out more about The Mom Project: www.themomproject.com Link to the Werklabs research: https://work.themomproject.com/resources/tag/werklabs For more content, subscribe to Modern Startup Marketing on Apple or Spotify (or wherever you like to listen). You can find Anna on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov or visit this website: www.furmanovmarketing.com Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anna-furmanov/message

RISE, supported by The Mom Project, is helping moms and women of color get better jobs- better paying jobs, better benefits and jobs that provide flexibility.In this episode we interview Nicole Route. Nicole went through the RISE program. She now works for Salesforce. We talk about her journey and how RISE supported her success.Below is also an article, submitted by Chandra Sanders or RISE:RISE:An Essential Upgrade for Women of Colorby- Chandra Sanders, M.EdWomen, more specifically women of color, are in the fight of their lives as America runs the risk of unraveling decades of progress in workplace equality due to the economic effects of COVID-19. All signs indicate women and minorities are hardest hit: Women are 1.8 times more likely than men to have lost their job due to COVID-19 and women of color are twice as likely to have lost jobs compared to other populations. Stopping the dramatic COVID-19 backslide in workplace equality requires immediate action to help reverse these alarming trends. Women who have to care for children and support their families need remote roles that are family-friendly and offer flexibility to be ableto handle swift economic shifts like those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why MomProject.org launched RISE, a scholarship program committed to upskilling and elevating moms and women of color to accelerate opportunity and economicincrease.   The RISE program is a transformative career accelerator, awarding scholarships for highly sought-after tech program certifications and pairing participants with accelerated job placement upon completion through The Mom Project's network of program partners, corporatesponsors and advocates.The program is designed to be achievable given the multitude of commitments that moms and women of color face. Cost barriers are removed with fully-funded scholarships and the program takes no longer than three months of part-time participation, so that women can continue to work and care for their family while they complete the program. The support of our community offers encouragement, mentorship and additional resources.Participants who complete the program receive job placement support, help moms and women of color find opportunities with companies that value their skills and lived experiences, and are committed to a diverse and family-friendly workplace.RISE aims to maximize the power, influence and earning potential of talented women of color. The program helps meet industry demand for diverse talent, increasing representation and getting women of color closer to realizing pay parity. American women have the power, courage and talent to lift their families up by their bootstraps—but the shoes have to fit. RISE is more than upskilling certifications; RISE provides community and support in a program that truly sees her and her needs, and elevates her without compromising authenticity. 

Do you ever feel like you are being forced to choose between your family and your career? Colleen Curtis, Chief Community Officer at the Mom Project, joins me today to discuss how they are working towards a future where women no longer have to choose. The Mom Project is a digital marketplace that connects family-friendly employers who ”get it” with moms who are looking for more work-life balance without the guilt. Colleen will share how the Mom Project is working towards building a better future, what the research shows when it comes to working moms on a variety of different fronts, and what silver linings have come from the COVID-19 pandemic for working moms. For show notes and more: https://www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast/37 (https://www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast/37) — The #1 word I hear from Mamas is: CONFLICTED Do you know that feeling?  If you're great at work, you're not the mom you want to be, if you're focused on your kids, your work begins to suffer, and somewhere in all of this, the time you spend on your partner, friendships, relatives, chores...and (maybe you) all feel at odds with one another. Can you relate? As modern moms we're skilled at juggling it all, but keeping all those balls in the air can leave us drained and burnt out. There's a better way. How You Ask? The Change Happens When You Build a Life That's: CENTERED Come Join Me for the one-day Centered Mamas Live Retreat on January 30th. Me, along with a host of experts & thought leaders will educate you on building and achieving a Centered Life where you are spending more time on what matters most to you and freeing up time spent on tasks/household duties and chores. We will also create YOUR very own centered life blueprint and learn how to live according to what matters most to you.  This retreat will give you the tools and inspiration to be the kind of mom you want to be. https://modernmommydoc.com/centeredandstrong (Click here to learn more and sign up.)

Joy Burkhard is a mental health advocate and advocate for maternal health care and mothers. Her family lost her brother to suicide and she has been fighting within the system of healthcare to improve and advocate for mental health care. Joy is the founder and director of 2020 Mom a non-profit closing gaps in maternal and mental health care. 2020 Mom's brand/social change product portfolio includes TheBlueDotProject.org which focuses on the difficulties of motherhood and reducing stigma of anxiety/depression; and most recently Mom-Congress.com, bringing together moms and those who support them in D.C. to hear from inspiring speakers and meet with Congress to address what matters most to moms. 2020 Mom, convenes thought leaders and advocates to advance the diagnosis and treatment rates of women suffering from a maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression. The non-profit is based in L.A. however the group's focus is on scalable, sustainable change, through it's 2020 Mom Project, which provides a platform for change, setting standards for insurers, hospitals and more. Learn more about maternal mental health and 2020 Mom through this 3 min video: youtube.com/watch?v=i0nk05y-h90 www.2020Mom.org www.TheBlueDotProject.org www.Mom-Congress.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Mary & Heather talk with Chandra Sanders about why moms and women of color are in need of help especially during difficult economic times.RISE is a scholarship program committed to accelerating equity for moms of color, providing access to upskill certifications while harnessing the power of community, support and job placement—all in as little as three months and at no cost to participants!We also discuss the importance of jobs that give moms flexibility, better pay and benefits.Please listen and share with all the moms and employers in your circles of influence.

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In September of 2020, a reported 865K women left the workforce in the US. Many of these women are caregivers and moms who felt they had no choice but to step away from work to keep their children's education on track and keep their family intact. In this episode, I share some stats, helpful resources I've found for you to gain support, learn skills, and gain hope for starting over with the flexibility to care for yourself and your family.   The pressure on parents is off the charts right now, but the burden on women is far more significant as we fill the role of primary caregiver and often earn less than our male partners. America was not, is not, prepared to support working parents. We cannot send our children to school for a full day, and many child care centers have reduced service or shut down completely. And given the pandemic's precautions, it's that much more difficult and expensive to hire a qualified, healthy caregiver, babysitter, or nanny to support us at home.   Resources for women and moms searching for support ways to find flexible work   Four Times More Women Than Men Dropped Out of the Labor Force in September   The Mom Project - support for finding family-friendly jobs https://themomproject.com   The Mom Project's white paper on what women want and need at work The Mom Project's UNITY Hour - webinar to support moms with topics from professionals who've navigated career changes and growth as mothers. The Mom Project's RISE -  no-cost scholarship for women of color to gain skills and job placement in as little as 3 months The Mom Project's Resume Rev - build your new resume online with their helpful tool (FREE) The UNITY Program - FREE coaching -  for those impacted by COVID job loss, furloughs, etc.   WerkLabs The Future of Work - reports and details on what employees want from work and their employers https://werklabs.com/ SKILLS AND ONLINE COURSES General Assembly FREE Fridays - A collection of FREE 2-hour webinars to uplevel your digital and marketing skills and spark up a new career path https://generalassemb.ly/   SAS for Women - divorce support, coaching, free articles, classes for greater perspective, sisterhood, and empowerment https://sasforwomen.com/   ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association - structure is gone, distractions are high. Whether you have kids with ADD, have it yourself, or feel distracted and unable to cope, this is a fantastic resource for creating some perspective and learning strategies that foster sanity and productivity. ADDA is giving access to their courses for free at this time. However, memberships are $50/year and it's been 1000% worth it for me. https://add.org/   Parenting Complex Kids in Complex times - (a course) with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster There are some tried and true techniques and strategies that will help you support yourself and your family, whether you're in quarantine, navigating hybrid work and school, or figuring out how to start living "normally "in uncertain times. Learn some tricks to empower your kids (and even yourself) to make increasingly more confident decisions — not just in the weeks and months ahead, but for the long term.     PEP Parenting - support for families through education and enrichment. PEP offers support in the way of low priced courses and live webinars ($25) on specific parenting topics, many related to COVID, . http://pepparent.org/   PEP's COVID related parenting courses https://pepparentonline.org/courses/category/Coronavirus   Ghost.org - for simple websites that don't involve the headache of WordPress and plug-ins. Ghost sites load FAST, look beautiful, and are easy to modify. Working with Ghost is similar to writing for Medium.com. I'll have a tutorial soon showing you how to build your website or blog quickly. Note: I loved it so much I became an affiliate, so I will earn a few dollars if you decide to use it after the FREE trial period.   MINDSET AND SHIFTING YOUR PERSPECTIVE WHILE YOU SLEEP If you're too exhausted and don't have time during the day to work on building hope, listening to 8-hour long affirmations while you sleep can work wonders. Kind of feels like magic! And I LOVE this woman's voice. :-)   Get Into The Receiving Mode REPROGRAM WHILE YOU SLEEP. I Am Positive Affirmations Blessed   Artists & Entrepreneurs Reprogram Your Mind & Ehhance INSPIRATION & INTUITION While You Sleep. FLOW   Brief meditation to Remove ALL GUILT (4:52)  

In this episode, I talked to Dara Levy, Vice President, Channel Partners at The Mom Project, a digital talent marketplace and community that connects professionally accomplished women with world-class companies. We talk about how parents often struggle to return to the workforce, why mothers are crucial to successful companies, and how you can start recruiting more moms today.

Halloween is right around the corner, and this episode of HR's most dangerous podcast is full of tricks and treats. For companies like Eightfold, Jobsync, The Mom Project, Gem, Jobscore and Burger King, the bag of goodies is full of M&Ms, Snickers and Reese's. But who got a rock? The Charlie Browns on this week's show include TikTok wannabe Heroes Jobs, MySpace wannabe Everyone Social and has-been Monster. Sorry, we can't compete with the horrors of Election Day and a global pandemic, but for talent acquisition, this week's podcast is right up there with The Exorcist and Poltergeist. As always, Sovren, JobAdx and Jobvite are the ones filling our goodie bag.

The latest employment news from Carla, who highlights unemployment numbers, the MOM Project, and a webinar hosted by ASCEND. "Job-Seeking Empowerment News," (formerly "Carla and Karley Employment News") hosted by Carla Leininger of KZSU's Global Ginga, provides the latest labor market news, employment trends, technology, and job searching tips!

In the U.S., one-third of women leave their jobs after having a child because of rigid work schedules and the high cost of childcare. To address this talent gap, a unique digital talent platform has emerged: The Mom Project connects mothers with employers that respect flexible work-life integration. Through a partnership with Beeline, and a strategic partnership with tennis icon Serena Williams, The Mom Project has enlisted allies committed to change in talent acquisition and to help women stay active in the workplace.  To partner or learn more about The Mom Project, contact Meredith Huck.  

On this week's episode 62% of employees want to know your company's #BLM stance Silicon Valley plays lip service to diverse hiring Amazon uses more smoke and mirrors to screw employees Ivanka Trump touts skills-based hiring - is this a joke? Canada's Shopify is hungry for American brains What's more, The Mom Project scores an ace with Serena Williams, along with $25 million. As always, The Chad & Cheese Podcast are powered by Sovren, Jobvite, and JobAdx.

uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos talk to Colleen Curtis, Head of Community and Marketing at The Mom Project, about a new effort to connect talented women (and some men) with world-class employers who respect work-life balance.

The following story is brought to you by Aquitas Solutions. To learn more about Aquitas Solutions, you can follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter. After having her son Asher in 2015, Allison Robinson identified how universally challenging it can be for American mothers to juggle the demands of motherhood with a full-time career and decided […] The post Allison Robinson and Mark Rankin with The Mom Project, and Steve Latham with Banyan Hills Technologies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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