Always On: Recent Episodes
Aketa Marie Williams; Chloe Aquart
A podcast that offers a safe space for mamas at different points in their parenting journeys to share their experiences at the intersection of career and motherhood.
Chloe and Aketa share their reflections on the for mamas as well as the season’s themes on how managers can best support mamas.
Chloe shares an important update.
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In this episode, Dr. Khalilah Harris lifts up the power of community in parenthood and the importance of giving yourself grace in motherhood. We were inspired by her commitment to being fully where she is at the moment. It’s a transformative principle.
Dr. Harris is a mom of three, auntie figure and mentor to many, and rabble rouser for Black liberation disrupting and rebuilding systems through public policy, public speaking and radical motherhood.
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Tiffany Younger is a mom, professor and PhD candidate pursuing her dual doctoral degree in Clinical Epidemiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Social Welfare at the Silberman School of Social Work. Tiffany’s ongoing research into Black women and lived experiences has led her to be super intentional in modeling self-care for her daughter. Hear what they do together to nurture creativity, connection and confidence.
Tiffany also shares the boundaries that she puts around her graduate studies to show up as the mother she wants to be.
Chloe and Aketa reflect on their boundaries that they’ve put in place to be more present with their children. Then they both share surprising answers to the question, “ What is a TV show or movie that you can watch over and over?”
Twitter: @TiffanyYounger4
Instagram: @prof.tiffanyyounger
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In this episode we connect with Yeri Yun, communications expert and mother of 2, about:
- Managing with a small village
- How to navigate the pandemic, children and work
- Navigating school closures
- Prioritizing yourself and your family
- Creating boundaries when WFH
- Workplace supports that help parents thrive
Jackson, MI desserts recommended on Always On:
- Cupcakes at Campbell's Bakery
- Bread pudding at Lou's Full Serve
- Custard at Bop's Frozen Custard
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In this episode we speak with Brian Aquart, Chloe's husband, former EEO attorney and workplace accommodation expert, about:
- who to speak with when you need an accommodation
- how to file complaints if you feel you have been discriminated against, including retaliation complaints
- how host Chloe's pregnancies influenced his career in Human Resources
More about Brian Aquart:
Brian is an attorney, health care leader and consultant advising executives, leaders and teams in fostering growth, innovation, and managing conflict. He’s also a hobbyist photographer who enjoys capturing life, one moment at time, and a podcast host. When he’s not catching up on shows with his wife, dancing with his two sons, or chasing his dog around, Brian enjoys traveling, learning about new organizations and helping people navigate difficult situations.
You can find Brian here:
Why I Left
Kingswood Forest
Westpark Media
Or Connect with him on LinkedIn
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In this episode we speak with long time teacher and mama, Camille about:
- the unique challenges that teachers face in being parents,
- surviving a toxic workplace while pregnant,
- coping with workplace stress as a mom, and
- the importance of self care for teachers.
Chloe and Aketa share what’s on their reading list.
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Tags: Always On, Podcast, Career, Parenting, Moms, Work, Motherhood
Parenting is 3/4 logistics and dropoff and pickup can be like Tetris. Add in a long commute with transfers, broken subway elevators and a manager who prefers you be physically present in the office at 6 pm and it’s an almost unsolvable puzzle. Chloe shares how her NYC pickup and dropoff conflicted with her workplace.
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In our first episode we connect with mom of two Andrea and talk about:
- the value of a large, caring village,
- how to leverage career pauses to get clarity on your personal goals,
- establishing boundaries at work that protect your personal life; and
- the overly optimistic maternity leave.
Chloe and Aketa talk about how they determined if their work is worth the trade off, the value of having friends who care about your children and what they’re watching on tv.
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**We believe workplaces can and should be more inclusive and supportive of mamas. This new podcast offers a safe space for mamas at different points in their parenting journeys to share their experiences at the intersection of career and motherhood -- both joyful and frustrating. We’ll also share tips and resources for moms. There will be actionable ideas for employers too.
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