Collaborations with colleagues can be a source of strength and inspiration. Some collaborations, like this podcast, for example, allow colleagues and friends to pursue their mutual interests while receiving feedback and support via a social outlet. Amidst this pandemic, forging and maintaining such relationships is more important than ever. Join Judith and Erin as they discuss different types of collaborations in the academy, ways to connect and network with like-minded scholars, the benefits such working relationships may provide, and how to set ground rules and boundaries in collaborative environments.   This episode references: The Maynooth University Motherhood Project virtual conference on the topic of ‘Motherhood and Work’ (June 24th and 25th, 2021), call for papers located here: .   Two facebook groups for academic mothers: IAMAS connects those interested in feminist mothering and the progressive change that needs to happen including scholars, media, politicians, and others: https://www.facebook.com/iamafeministmom PhD Mamas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/852878781433293