In this episode we cover the do's and don'ts of quitting your job. Your last impression will be what your peers, co-workers, managers and leadership will remember you by. Make sure you leave a lasting, positive impression with these must do and don't do tips! Did you find this podcast helpful? Be sure to connect and let me know on either Instagram or LinkedIn ..read more

In this episode we are talking about different ways to help you mitigate the mom guilt so you can feel empowered in your career while not losing the joy of raising your little humans. Follow me on Instagram @workingmamapodcast or @jenLGmesser and be sure to connect on Linkedin ..read more

In today's episode, we are talking all about Job Descriptions and why you don't need to be a 100% match to feel empowered to apply.  LinkedIn Gender Insights Report Harvard Business Review Article ..read more

If something no longer serves you, your family or your priorities  – adjust, adapt and evolve! Instagram: @workingmamapodast or @jenLGmesser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenlgmesser ..read more

About Tara Borchers: Tara has been married for a super long time to Todd and they have three kids – Grace and Chloe are in college and Owen is in middle school. Tara lives in Richmond VA and works remotely for a financial services company where she is the head of the Diversity & Inclusion and HR Technology programs. Tara is rediscovering hobbies and exploring ways to enjoy the next stage in her life as her children leave the nest – new(er) hobbies include pickleball and kayaking – which help balance her favorite hobbies – traveling to new places and floating in the water. She also has too ..read more

In this episode we cover what it takes to achieve your goals, why having goals is important as a mom and steps to help you take action! As moms we often push our desires and dreams aside because we are busy, overwhelmed and drained of energy. With the right mindset shift, consistency and action I want you to feel empowered to do the thing and go after what's been whispering to you on the inside. Doing something for you isn't selfish, it's necessary for your happiness, your health and your future well-being.  I'd love to hear about your goals so be sure to DM me on social media and share ..read more

About Lori: Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents.  She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast.  She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice.  Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.https://www.mindfulreturn.com/99-questions/ https://www.mindfulret ..read more

Today's episode talks about the big elephant in the room on an interview -- your other job as a mom! Should you bring it up? What should you say? Are they allowed to ask me about it? These are just some of the questions that may come across your mind when job searching.  So today we dive into how you can own your title as a mom and get the job you deserve. We will cover how to approach the subject to set the stage for setting boundaries, understanding if the work culture is right for you and also how your skills as a mom translate into you being a bad*ss employee! Be sure to tune in for ..read more

About Monica: I am passionate, persistent and focused Sales Account Manger who currently works in IT Sales in Upstate New York. In my role I am committed to supporting schools to support equitable access to technology. My favorite role that I play is Mom and I started that journey January 31st, 2020, to my little guy, Declan Gregory. Over the last few years, I have learned so much about self-advocacy, women empowerment, and the need for equitable opportunities in the technology industry, world of education and career advancement. I am passionate about bettering myself as a Mother, Daughter, Wi ..read more

Urvi Patel is a private and group transformational leadership coach, status quo challenger, spirit-wonk, and way-shower. She collaborates with women of color leaders, change makers, and entrepreneurs to expand into what’s possible and maximize their potential by moving from a  life lived by default to a life lived by design. Through her coaching and workshop experiences she supports self-exploration journeys and integration, communications and executive presence, and high-performance mindset development. Urvi has led award-winning teams, advised foreign diplomats and C-suite executives, d ..read more