We are here at the finale episode of Shifting Priorities, Season 2. For this episode, Alli talks with Shali Rana Reed, COO of The Reeder. Shali takes us through her journey after becoming a mom and how drastically it changed her outlook on life. 

This episode also covers...

• Climbing the corporate ladder
• Changing how we talk about mothers at work
• Finding your new identity as a mother and an individual

This week, Alli sits down with Jenna Vassallo, Head of Brand and Marketing at Parentaly, a company that guides expecting parents and their managers through the parental leave experience. In this episode, Alli and Jenna talk through Jenna's career story, her experience taking a new job right after leave, and her journey to Parentaly.

They also examine a research report the Parentaly team completed last year on parental leave and its impact on working parents. 

Access the Paid Parental Leave Experience Study

This week, Erica Schneider, Founder of Cut the Fluff, joins us for one of our most real episodes yet. Erica is a mom of twins, and she talks through her first two years with her children, starting her own business, supporting her family, and learning how to reset her expectations and radically accept the way her life has changed since becoming a mom.

We also cover...

• Learning how to readjust your coping mechanisms after having children 
• Reflecting on your life and everything you've accomplished as a parent
• How to preserve your mental health in "survival mode" when your kiddos are young

Heike Young joins Alli for this week's episode of Shifting Priorities. Heike is the Head of Content & Integrated Marketing at Microsoft and before that, was the Senior Director of Content Strategy on the Brand Marketing Team at Salesforce. Heike spent eleven years at Salesforce, and during that time, welcomed both of her children.

In this episode, Heike and Alli talk about...

• The importance of showing your kids your creative outlets, and your love for work
• The difference between small and large companies for working parents
• How maternity leave encouraged Heike to transition roles both times
• What it's like to go back to work with two kids who rely on you

We're back for Part Two of Season Two of Shifting Priorities with Technical Recruiter - Leah Dillon.

Leah recently had her first child, and shortly after telling her employer she was pregnant, she lost her job. During this time, Leah did an excellent job advocating for herself and finding a role quickly in a challenging market. 

In this episode, we cover...

• Documentation when asking for leave
• Negotiating severance after a layoff
• Navigating a job search as quickly as possible
• How and when to communicate family planning when starting a new role

For this week's episode, Alli talks to Capsule's Head of Marketing and mom of two, Natalie Taylor. Natalie dives into her story about not really wanting to have a big career growing up but eventually finding her way into tech marketing and absolutely loving it. 

In this episode, we also hear more about...

• Natalie's opinions on working for a larger company versus a smaller company as a working parent
• Rebounding after a layoff
• How to feel both fulfilled personally and professionally
• Traveling for work as a parent of two

Kaylee Edmondson joins Alli this week on another episode of Shifting Priorities. Kaylee is the Founder of DemandLoops, and before that, she worked for companies like Refine Labs, Chili Piper, and Campaign Monitor. 

In this episode, we discuss…

• Being an active employee and good parent
• Approaching new jobs about pregnancy
• The importance of transparent leaders for working parents
• Why a W2 doesn’t necessarily equal safety
• Prioritizing calendar ownership to find balance

This week on Shifting Priorities, I sat down with Anna Burgess Yang. Anna previously worked as a product manager in the finance industry. She was even with one company for 15 years before realizing she needed to make a total change. Now, she's a successful Fintech Writer and Workflow Consultant. 

In this week's episode, Anna and I tackle key topics like...

• How the pandemic impacted Anna's view on work
• The importance of a results-based work environment 
• How to prepare for a successful career transition
• Why solopreneurship is not as risky as people might think
• The operational aspects of running your own business

We're back with the first episode of our second season of Shifting Priorities. This time, we're talking to Margaret Kelsey. Margaret is the Founder of TatCo and Co-host of Don't Say Content.

Previously, she worked for companies like OpenView, Appcues, and InVision.

In this week's episode, Margaret and I tackle important topics, including...

• Starting your own business and prioritizing working less but taking on more impactful projects
• The importance of being authentic and relatable with your team while still holding strong emotional boundaries
• How to price out your services to ensure you're making more than enough to live comfortably
• Why more women need to remember to be gentle with themselves, and how to do so

Plus, there's a little update from me about what I've been up to these last seven months. 

We are here at the season finale of Shifting Priorities, and for the final episode, Alli is joined by her friend Lydia Andrews to talk about miscarriage. 

In this episode, we share our stories, we talk about where we were and weren't supported, and where we're at now. We even hear the beautiful story of Lydia's journey to adopting her twins!
 
We hope that anyone who has been through this before can listen to this episode and know they are not alone. They're not alone in miscarriage, and they're not alone after as they embark on trying again with a ton of fear, and feelings of frustration when they find the answers.

We also hope, that by being open with our stories, it will encourage others to do the same.

Social media is a ton of rainbows, butterflies, and pregnancy announcements - which of course is not reality. We want to showcase more stories that are somewhere in the middle.

We're here for you! 

Lydia Andrews, Owner of Maple and Moss Designs joins Alli this week on Shifting Priorities. Lydia is someone that Alli has looked up to for years. She's a mom of three and has been so wonderful documenting the challenges and beauty of motherhood, adoption, miscarriage, and more on social media.

She's also very knowledgeable about topics like the enneagram, relationships, therapy, and more. 

In part one of our series, Alli and Lydia talk about...

• Lydia's move to start a business simply out of necessity when starting out as a stay-at-home mom
• The importance of therapy in relationships
• The fact that the US does have the right systems in place for two-income families
• Redefining gender roles in partnerships

We're switching it up and bringing on a working dad, my husband, Alex Tunell! Alex is an Account Executive at Benevity, which means we both work full-time, with no family nearby. This has been a massive learning experience for us, as we've tried our best to find a balance, and like many couples, it's been a struggle.

We feel like we're in a good rhythm now, though. And we're excited to talk about it with you all!

In this episode, we share...

• Our origin story, how we met, and how we became parents (including our NICU experience)
• How we reevaluate our year, and our relationship, and how we learn and grow
• How we balance friendships, hobbies, and work
• How we set each other up for success when we need to rely on the other person

This episode could not be more important! 

Hana Jacover joins Alli this week to talk about trauma, burnout, being neurodivergent, and learning how you work best. Hana is a Leadership, Executive, and Performance Coach as well as the Fractional Marketing Leader at Hype House Coaching.

Along with recovery, Hana and Alli also talk about...

• How to actually take a break and make a clear choice on your next steps after burnout
• How to transition your career
• The power of understanding how your body functions best and how to stay regulated.  
• Transitioning your mom guilt into gratitude and love

Recommendations from Hana:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Marketing’s inner game: Unlocking the power of natural productivity cycles
The Workout Witch
Let Forgiveness Set You Free

Chelsea Castle joins Alli on this week's episode of Shifting Priorities. Chelsea was most recently the Senior Director of Content & Brand at Lavender, and before that, worked as The Director of Content Marketing at Chili Piper. 

After being impacted by a reduction in force shortly after returning from her leave, Chelsea reevaluated her relationship with work and thought deeply about the values that were most important to her.

During that retrospective process, Chelsea created an EXCELLENT system for assessing jobs, which reignited her passion for work.

Join us to learn more about this system and...

• Creating a childcare schedule that works for you
• How to adjust your day to ensure you're working on your most important tasks at your most optimal times
• How to give yourself grace when returning from leave
• The realities of mom guilt, and how to process it as best you can
• The red flags you should never look past when evaluating opportunities 

On this episode of Shifting Priorities, Alli sits down with Senior HR Executive, Jessica D. Winder to talk through the hard work conversations all moms need to be prepared for. Jessica brought so many actionable tips to this episode because of her expertise in both people ops and career growth. She's also a working mom to twin girls. 

Listen in to learn more about...

• How to create a more flexible schedule for yourself while working when pregnant 
• How to evaluate benefit packages
• What to ask for when planning your leave
• How to set boundaries at work after returning from leave
• How to evaluate if a company is actually family-friendly

& so much more!

This week we hear Jess Cook's story about her agency career, the long hours she was putting in, and the moment she decided it was time for a change (while very pregnant with her second child.)

Since making the jump to B2B SaaS, Jess has doubled her salary in just four years. She's pushed herself to not fear change, believe in her abilities, and always have a growth mindset.

In this episode, Jess shares actionable tips around...

• How to push through imposter syndrome
• How to embrace career shifts confidently, and why you should always be open to opportunities
• How to always approach work with a growth mindset, and showcase that viewpoint with your actions
• Ways to advocate for yourself and come equipped for the hard conversations around promotions and salary increases

While working as a VP at MadKudu, Shannon realized that the company didn’t need a full-time marketing team member at their current stage. So she took a risk and offered to work for them fractionally while she started her own consulting business. 

In this episode, we’ll talk about Shannon’s career, what life was like for her before becoming a mother, and the life she’s currently building for herself with her new business. 
 
We also touch on…

• Family planning while starting a new job
• How Shannon approached her boss about moving to fractional work
• The rise of dads who “dad out loud” 
• Finding community while working remotely

This week, Alli invites a working mom she's always looked up to onto the show, Sarah Wagle. 

Sarah is currently The Director of Creative & Content at Compassion International and a mom to four children. Alli and Sarah worked closely together at BombBomb and had many conversations when Alli was pregnant with Penelope. 

In this episode, they look back on those conversations, and also, dive deep into...

• The evolution of workplace support for pregnant women and mothers
• The limited impact of career changes, or breaks on your career
• Unique qualities and strengths that motherhood brings to professional roles
• Working fathers' roles in promoting a family-friendly workplace culture
• The art of boundary-setting and radical focus as a working mom

For the very first episode of Shifting Priorities, Alli welcomes the Founder of Haus of Bold, Erin Balsa.

Erin is a leader in the B2B content marketing world and a mom to three kids. In this episode, Alli and Erin talk through how Erin has maintained such consistent career and income growth even while balancing her family needs and growing a business.

Erin gives insights on topics like...

• Viewing your life in seasons of growth and seasons of rest
• Navigating parenthood through the COVID-19 Pandemic
• How to change your perspective when evaluating whether to stay home, or work full-time
• The steps she took to transition to a three-day workweek
• How to ensure you're prioritizing and attracting the right type

This show is for all the moms out there who spent the first part of their adult life SO focused on their careers. They committed to many early mornings and late nights. They had massive goals to land their dream role one day. And then, they became a mom, and those late nights and early mornings took on a WHOLE new meaning.

In this trailer, your host, Alli Tunell, talks more about why she started this show in the first place, and what to expect from the first season.


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