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

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

This week we have the pleasure of talking to Kate Anderson! Kate is the Chief of Staff at Motherly and previously worked as the VP of Operations at IFundWomen from September 2016 to December 2021. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space. Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a high...

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

Kimberly had the opportunity for a cross-over event and of course she said YES!! Join her and Naomi Titleman, host of The foHRsight Podcast to talk about the importance of having a parent-friendly culture and programs.As two working parents, they share stories and tips on re-entry to work, and explored the benefits of having a culture that supports all caregivers.Navigating these uncharted waters as HR professionals is not always easy – there’s no playbook on how to deal with a world changing...

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

Erica Rooney. Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant, Chief People Officer, C-Suite "whisperer", wife, momma, and fitness fanatic.As THE Gender Equality Crusader, I challenge organizations to level up their equity game, and I empower women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted.More about Erica!I am on a mission to help anyone I meet, break out of their sticky floors, and bust through the glass ceiling, to live a life filled with purpose, passion, and peace.I climbed ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said she is resigning, in an unexpected announcement that came as she confirmed a national election for October.Ardern became the world’s youngest female head of government when she was elected prime minister in 2017 at 37. She has led New Zealand through the Covid-19 pandemic and a series of disasters, including the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch and the White Island volcanic eruption.Ashley and Kimberly openly discuss and de...

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

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

"While we’ve come a long way from the kind of sexist, racist office culture that was once depicted in Mad Men, masculinity is still deeply embedded in the DNA of the American workplace. In many offices, modern Don Drapers live among us, having switched out their three-piece suits for Patagonia vests and hoodies. Their macro-aggressions are now microaggressions and their daily whiskey drink … well, in some cases, it’s still a daily whiskey drink. (And OK, some of their macro-aggressions surviv...

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

Women in the Workplace is the largest study on the state of women in corporate America.1 In 2015, LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company launched the study to give companies insights and tools to advance gender diversity in the workplace. Between 2015 and 2022, over 810 companies participated in the study, and more than 400,000 people were surveyed on their workplace experiences. This year, we collected information from 333 participating organizations employing more than 12 million people, sur...

Kids and parents are getting sick... and keeping kids out of school and parents out of work. There is a true collision of sickness and staff shortages, which is making it even more challenging for parents and teachers. Kimberly and Ashley share their experiences with needing to miss work for sick kids and the overarching theme of the childcare crisis. References:RSV, covid and flu are keeping kids out of school — and parents out of workRSV is back: FAQSupport the show