Technology has changed the way we parent in the modern world, but how does it impact parents in the tech sector? Today’s guests, Matt Burke, member of the programs team at Thumbtack and founder of the parent resource group, along with Hugh Molotsi, founder of Ujama, both share their experiences as working parents within the tech industry and advice to fully lean into the working fatherhood experience.  Hugh and Matt discuss the challenges all parents have, the positive impact of organizational support, and how to build a community of uplifting parents. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview to learn more about how the tech sector is leading the way in supporting working parents, and how you can use technology to enhance your life as a working parent.    Show Highlights:  Matt’s experience as a working parent and building a vulnerable space for parents in the workplace  What being a working parent has looked like for Hugh’s career and how he made changes to be a more involved parent  What it’s like to currently be a dad in the Tech industry  Being an example to coworkers to demonstrate prioritizing parenting  Utilizing resources and creating a company culture that acknowledges individuals  Taking advantage of company benefits and giving yourself permission to lean into resources  Creating a community for yourself and systems that are beneficial to implement for working parents  Why on-site daycare is something organizations should incorporate  Making mindful choices and accepting your choices without comparison   Changes occurring in the tech industry that are affecting working parents  How technology can build communities and bring parents together  Addressing the trickle-down effect of mental health for parents and employees  Being vulnerable and communicating with other parents to build support  Helpful resources and tangible advice to have a better parenting experience  The shift in expectations for modern parenthood 

Links:    Contact Lori:    https://www.mindfulreturn.com   Contact Tom:    https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/   Resources:    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/third-shift-michele-bolton/1101205293   https://ujama.co (https://ujama.co)   The Mother of All Jobs   https://www.thumbtack.com   https://www.mothermag.com/benefits-of-working-moms/   http://tendlab.com (http://tendlab.com)   All Joy and No Fun