SPECIAL GUEST: Erica Rooney, Chief People Officer

Reflecting on Season 3: Themes, top downloaded episodes, our favorites, and what's up nextKimberly and Ashley are excited to regroup and bring a fresh new take on Motherhood and Career Collide. We will be moving forward with 2 seasons a year: January-June and September-December.  Stay tuned, catch up on the episodes, enjoy your summer, and see you in September!Support the show

We often talk about how we should "record before the recording" because of all the great conversation we have when we know it's just between the two of us. So, today we did just that! Of course, it morphed into an informative discussion about water safety to keep in mind for all ages this summer. We review the differences between rip current, under toe, and rip tide - what they are, how to recognize them, and what to do if caught in one on these.Resources:The differences between rip currents, undertows and rip tidesNational Ocean ServiceSupport the show

This week we have the pleasure of talking to Kate Anderson! Kate is the Chief of Staff at Motherly and previously worked as the VP of Operations at IFundWomen from September 2016 to December 2021. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space.  Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.In this episode, we get the inside scoop on Motherly's 6th Annual State of Motherhood Report. Nearly 10,000 mothers completed our sixth annual survey, conducted from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2023. To ensure our results represent today's mothers accurately, we weighted the data to align with US Census demographic data. Our report focuses on the findings from millennial and Gen Z mothers, but we also provide some insights from Gen X mothers who participated in the survey. Findings continue to validate that today’s mothers are parenting without adequate structural support.Motherly’s annual survey of nearly 10,000 mothers reveal: Rate of SAHMs has nearly doubled at 25%, compared to 15% in 202252% of working moms say the cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce.Eight-in-ten (80%) mothers are concerned about a possible recession and 71% report they are planning to cut back spending.58% of moms report they are primarily responsible for the duties of running a household and caring for children54% of moms reporting that they are having less sex than they were a year ago Nearly half (46%) of mothers are currently seeking therapyJoin us as Kate breaks down the evolution of this report over the years and delivers some staggering facts specifically regarding working mothers.Visit the State of Motherhood Website Support the show

The Down There Doc was born out of necessity to fill the gaps in our current medical system that leave women feeling isolated, dismissed, overwhelmed, and underprepared for childbirth and recovery.Pelvic Floor health is at the top of the list for things that “slip through the cracks” within our healthcare system, and the negative effects can impact women for a LIFETIME.We’re here to raise the standard of care for pregnant and postpartum women everywhere with affordable, accessible, hassle-free resources, education, and training.Check out more at www.thedowntheredoc.comSupport the show

Kimberly had the opportunity for a cross-over event and of course she said YES!! Join her and Naomi Titleman, host of The foHRsight Podcast to talk about the importance of having a parent-friendly culture and programs.As two working parents, they share stories and tips on re-entry to work, and explored the benefits of having a culture that supports all caregivers.Navigating these uncharted waters as HR professionals is not always easy – there’s no playbook on how to deal with a world changing at such pace. Organisations are facing an exponential level of technology-enabled disruption, cultural evolution, and new people-related needs to respond to, making it a fascinating, but challenging time to work in HR.future foHRward is a platform for the HR community, delivering leading-edge content, events and thought leadership.We believe the CHRO and HR team are critical to an organization’s ability to successfully navigate this new world of work and they need to be equipped with the knowledge, tools and mindset to drive continuous change.More  can be found here: futurefohrward.comSupport the show

How did we rediscover ourselves, or as Eve Rodsky has dubbed it, our "Unicorn Space"?  It's that special place to own your interests and allow your creativity to thrive. With Mother's Day around the corner, this week's episode focuses on why our own Unicorn Space matters. Join us as Kimberly and Ashley reflect on their identities and how they have worked to reclaim their sense of fun.Support the show

Erica Rooney.  Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach & Consultant, Chief People Officer, C-Suite "whisperer", wife, momma,  and fitness fanatic.As THE Gender Equality Crusader, I challenge organizations to level up their equity game, and I empower women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted.More about Erica!I am on a mission to help anyone I meet, break out of their sticky floors, and bust through the glass ceiling, to live a life filled with purpose, passion, and peace.I climbed the corporate ladder from an individual contributor role to C-Level Executive - in just under 10 years.  While navigating marriage, motherhood, and the monumental stress that comes with it all, I found my “need for perfect” was causing my failure to launch, my fear of what others thought of me was causing a failure to thrive, and my tactic of quieting my anxiety with wine was keeping me from igniting my passion.  Erica's Podcast: From Now to Next - Get Seen, Get Heard, Get Promoted!Erica's WebsiteSupport the show

Ashley is in for quite a surprise as she realizes spring break has crept up on her... and Kimberly discusses her prep work for the kids being off.  How do Ashley and Kimberly handle their kids being off? We're here to cheer  you on as we walk you through a plan to make it through Spring Break with your kids!Support the show

Are you traveling during your kids' spring break? Join Ashley and Kimberly for some tips and tricks to make it a little bit better as you transition from work to vacation and back to work again.Support the show

Kimberly and Ashley go through the things they enjoyed before motherhood that they felt defined them and how that changed after motherhood. How do we advocate for what we need in order to maintain a level of self outside of being a parent?Support the show