70% of women who took career breaks struggle with decreased confidence when trying to re-enter. Add in ageism, the motherhood penalty, and AI screening resumes? People are hitting their heads against the wall in this brutal job market. But what if you could bypass the nail-biting interviews altogether? Here's job sharing's best-kept secret for career relaunches: Find your partner FIRST. Have them pitch you as a team. Get built-in mentorship as you upskill on the job—like an old-school a...

75% of family caregivers are women—and it's daughters carrying the burden. They lose $300,000 on average in lifetime earnings. This one is deeply personal. My mom came into my care with Alzheimer's overnight during the 2021 snowpocalypse. Nearly five years in, and here's what I've learned: Without accessible eldercare support, your day can turn on a moment's notice. And it's a much harder, colder push than even the motherhood penalty. Family caregivers provide 21.9 hours of care per week—a se...

Mothers earn 15% less per child under 5. They're 6x less likely to be recommended for hire. And 8.2x less likely to be promoted. This isn't about capability—it's about the "maternal wall" bias that assumes mothers can't possibly be both good mothers and good employees. What if there was a way to bypass this penalty entirely—to keep your demanding career, maintain your promotion trajectory, and still be present for your kids? In this episode, I'm exposing why the motherhood penalty persists de...

76% of workers are more stressed than two years ago. 50% of working women report deteriorating mental health. And here's what should make you furious: The #1 cause of burnout isn't personal issues—it's unmanageable workloads. What if everything your employer is offering—the wellness stipends, the meditation apps, the mental health days—is treating symptoms while ignoring the disease? Three-quarters are saying "thanks, but no thanks." In this episode, I'm calling out why workers say thei...

The average full-time daycare now costs $15,000+ per child annually. For families with two kids, that's more than rent or mortgage in most states. And here's what's breaking my heart: Women who built businesses from the ground up are returning to corporate jobs just to afford childcare—keeping their businesses as side hustles. Entrepreneurs forced to pause their dreams because the math doesn't work. What if there was a way to cut childcare costs by 40% while keeping your full-time career traj...

Didn't think the Tradwife Movement would make its way to U.S. workplaces? It's here. Here's what we can do about it. Half of Americans want a return to traditional gender roles. But here's the breakdown that should worry you: 60% of men vs. 40% of women. That's a 20-point gender gap—and it's affecting your workplace whether you realize it or not. What if the tradwife trend isn't just TikTok noise—what if it's quietly undermining your career advancement, normalizing sexism at work, and making ...

212,000 women left the workforce in the first 7 months of 2025. That's not a typo—that's a crisis. And here's the kicker: White men with "care privilege" are the ones making RTO decisions that are pushing mothers out. What if the flexibility you fought for during the pandemic is being ripped away—and taking your career with it? In this series premiere, I'm exposing why return-to-office mandates jumped 85% in just six months—and how job sharing offers a solution that actually works, even...

51. 🎉 FINAL MYTH-BUSTING EPISODE: The Financial Truth About Job Sharing Think you can't afford to job share? This episode will completely change your perspective on the financial impact of sharing your role. I was an equal breadwinner carrying benefits for my family when I started job sharing. I had the same money fears you might have right now. But here's what I discovered: you don't just afford to job share—you can't afford NOT to job share. What you'll learn in episode 51: ✅ 5 ways j...

50. 🎉 Episode 50! The ultimate guide to getting your boss excited about your job share. Welcome to our 50th episode! I'm so grateful you're here and would love your help reaching 50 reviews on Apple Podcasts—we're so close! Now, let's tackle the big question that stops most people in their tracks: "How do I get my boss to approve a job share?" Here's what I know after years of helping people navigate this conversation: most bosses don't reject job sharing because it won't work—they're s...

49. Finding your ideal job share partner is easier than you think—here's exactly how to do it. "How do I find a job share partner?" It's the first question people ask me after learning about job sharing, and I totally get it. You're looking for someone to share your job, your responsibilities, and in many ways, your professional life. It can feel overwhelming. But here's what I've learned after job sharing with four different partners over nine years: finding your perfect partner is mor...

48. Think your job can't be shared? This myth-busting episode might just change your mind. Have you been telling yourself that job sharing would never work in your role? That your job is too complex, too client-facing, or too strategic to share with a partner? Today, I'm dispelling one of the biggest myths that keeps talented professionals from pursuing job sharing: "My job just can't be shared." Spoiler alert: it probably can be, and research proves job sharing actually works BEST in demandi...

47. Summer prep for your biggest career move yet? It starts with knowing if job sharing is right for you. Still on the fence about creating a job share arrangement? I'm bringing back this essential lesson with 6 reasons why job sharing might be the best decision you could make for your career and life—plus how to know if you're ready to take the leap. Just picture this: powering down every Wednesday (your new FriYAY!) and never again logging on into the wee hours. Saying goodbye to the guilt ...

46. "Isn't job sharing just fancy part-time work with a new name?" If you've ever wondered this, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. Here's the truth: While job sharers do work part-time schedules, job sharing is fundamentally different from traditional part-time work. Understanding these differences could be the key to unlocking career-life balance without sacrificing professional growth. The reality? Traditional part-time work often becomes a career trap, especially for working pa...

45. Are you craving this July 4th weekend like water after a drought? That sense of spaciousness you feel when you finally unplug—imagine having that every single week. Here's the hard truth: 59% of employees report feeling burned out very often or always (Gallup, 2024). The WHO found that working 55+ hours increases stroke risk by 35%. Our always-on culture is literally killing us—and traditional "solutions" aren't working. But what if instead of managing burnout after it happens, we c...

44. When was the last time you felt truly supported at work? Not just managed or directed, but genuinely seen, backed up, and cared for by someone who gets it? If you're drawing a blank, you're not alone. This episode tackles something affecting millions of working parents but rarely gets the attention it deserves: workplace loneliness and isolation. In May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning that should have shaken us all: America is facing an epidemic of loneliness—...

43. Summer Self-Care & Taking a Real Pause When end-of-school chaos meets the need for genuine rest If there's one thing I know for sure, it's this: There will ALWAYS be challenging seasons to navigate when life moves fast and work is intense. Fresh off my daughter's high school graduation and our five-day "grad-u-palooza," I'm bringing back our #1 most popular episode—and I think its popularity speaks to how absolutely overrun we all feel, especially during "Maycember" (that chaotic coll...

42. The workplace mental health crisis is real—and current solutions aren't working. Here's what actually does. It's the end of Mental Health Awareness Month—and if you're a working parent, you know the cruel irony. May is supposed to be about mental health awareness, but it's also the most mentally exhausting month of the year. Graduations. End-of-school chaos. Emotional rollercoastering that would make anyone question their sanity. I'm living it right now. My daughter Iris graduates high sc...

41. A powerful story about burnout, boundaries, and reclaiming your life. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—and let’s be real: for moms, May might just be the most mentally exhausting month of the year. Talent shows. Awards ceremonies. Prom. Final projects. Finals. You name it—May has it. I’m in the thick of it. My daughter’s graduating in mere weeks, and the calendar is jam-packed with celebration and emotion, stretching me very thin. That is exactly why we're revisiting this po...

Ep 40. The Complicated Truth About Mother’s Day (And Why It’s Okay to Feel Everything) What if Mother’s Day didn’t feel joyful… and instead brought up a swirl of emotions? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m unpacking the messy middle of Mother’s Day—why it feels so complicated for so many of us, and why we need to stop pretending it’s one-size-fits-all. From loving-but-complicated relationships with our own moms, to loss, longing, caregiving, and navigating shifting family...

39. If you ever thought, "It'll get easier when they get older," think again. This Mother's Day, we're diving into the mental gymnastics of parenting—from toddler tantrums to college applications—and how sharing the load can be your saving grace. In this episode, I share my personal journey of navigating the college application process with my daughter, Iris, and how my husband, Mike (aka "my guy"), and I have learned to co-parent effectively by job sharing the mental load. We'll explor...