Behind the Design

107. How to Take a Paid Maternity Leave (or Extended Vacay) as a Creative Entrepreneur with Linzay Davis

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Join Linzay and I as we unpack the real deal about maternity leave for creative entrepreneurs. Our guest is sharing everything from tweaks to your business model that can keep the cash flowing, to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum.


Linzay Davis is a Parental Leave Expert helping parents navigate parental leave in the US through her business, The Park Consulting.


Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Writer had bad parental leave experience. HR background.
  • 05:34 FMLA standard of 12 weeks is arbitrary.
  • 07:45 Prepare for change, seek help for postpartum.
  • 11:45 Options for paid leave for entrepreneurs explained.
  • 15:16 Therapists creating passive income during time off.
  • 19:03 Redefine your purpose and embrace freedom.
  • 22:28 Struggle of balancing work and childcare. Overwhelming.
  • 24:35 Focusing on engaging fully in work and family.
  • 28:03 Plan ahead, be open to unexpected changes.
  • 32:18 Making fun of mom's busy schedule.
  • 34:10 Prepare early for time off, involve spouses.
  • 38:14 US laws for entrepreneurs and pregnant workers.
  • 39:57 Employer obligations for breastfeeding moms, legal advice.
  • 43:22 Entrepreneurial flexibility empowers work-life balance.
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