I recount my unexpected journey into motherhood while balancing my career as a virtual life coach and consultant. When I became pregnant with my first child, Henry, I faced significant challenges—no health insurance, a limited support network in Arizona, and a relationship with my partner, Ryan, that was still uncertain. Despite these difficulties, I made the decision to keep the pregnancy and eventually returned to work to secure health benefits. After delivery, I managed my new responsibilities as a mother while working full-time, dealing with sleep deprivation, and figuring out childcare arrangements. This experience has taught me the resilience and strength it takes to be a working mother, and I now aim to raise awareness and provide support for others through my podcast.

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• Unexpected Pregnancy and Initial Challenges

• Decision to Keep the Baby and Career Concerns

• Balancing Work and Motherhood

• Returning to Work and Childcare Challenges

• Emotional and Relationship Struggles

• Empowerment and Future Aspirations

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Gina, an experienced employment attorney based in Phoenix, discusses her career trajectory in employment law, her approach to balancing professional responsibilities with motherhood, and the specific challenges encountered by working mothers. She underscores the importance of organization, transparency, and establishing clear boundaries within the workplace. Gina also highlights significant recent legislation, such as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Act, which mandate reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees. She shares practical strategies for achieving work-life balance, including incorporating regular walks with her spouse and prioritizing exercise. Gina advocates for employers to exceed basic legal requirements to more fully support working mothers and strengthen talent retention.

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• Introduction and Background of Gina

• Balancing Work and Family Life

• Navigating Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Workplace

• Biases and Misconceptions in the Workplace

• Supporting Working Mothers in Leadership Roles

• Recent Laws and Legal Protections for Pregnant Workers

• And so much more

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Hello and welcome to the very first episode of Mom-Me Podcast. I am Angela, your host, a mother and business owner, discussing the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. I share my background in organization development and change management, detailing my transition into HR and the difficulties I faced along the way—like limited maternity benefits and the pressure to return to work soon after pregnancy. Despite these challenges, I built a successful HR team and became an advocate for better support for working mothers. This experience inspired me to start a podcast aimed at empowering and supporting women leaders who are also mothers, with a strong emphasis on the need for flexibility and understanding in the workplace.

Learn more about:

• Navigating the Balance Between Work and Motherhood

• Challenges in the Early Career and Motherhood

• Building Structure and Support in a New Role

• Returning to Work Post-Maternity Leave

• Influence of Motherhood on Leadership Style

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