Today’s episode dives behind the scenes of the lives of three moms in the Tech industry. As parents and career-oriented women, Henri Loh, Shadiah Sigala, and Vanessa Loder have a lot on their plates. As entrepreneurs in Tech and leaders of parent groups, each woman has a unique experience to share in this interview. Henri, Shadiah, and Vanessa reveal shifts happening in the current workplace and take a look at how the structures reflect on moms and dads. In this episode, they discuss the importance of establishing fundamental paid parental leave policies, ramp-up benefits, and the necessity of childcare support. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this episode to learn more about what it’s like to be a mother in the Tech industry, and how the tech industry is innovating in the working parent space. Show Highlights: Experiences as a working parent and the life transitions that take place balancing work and parenthood What inspired Shadiah and Vanessa to co-found their own businesses Putting policies in place to support parents and what it’s like to be a mom in the tech sector Examining current systems and the core changes that need to be changed to support caregivers equally The most beneficial support systems put in place when returning to work Forming support groups for new parents and making sure their needs are heard Changes that are happening in the tech industry that are impacting working parents Putting more women in leadership roles and measuring the success of initiatives Dealing with caregiver discrimination Establishing the support needed within your workplace and maintaining your identity How fathers taking time off is activism and changes workplace culture What it means to manage your spoons Tools to bring more calmness into everyday life
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