The Design Pop

Crafting Expectations: A Designer Parent's Guide | Ellen Gerovac, BSI


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In today's episode, Alexandra interviews Ellen Gerovac, VP of Design at BSI-Milwaukee and Mother of 4 children. Together, they discuss their experiences becoming parents while building design careers, including overcoming early misconceptions about motherhood in the industry. 

Ellen shares advice on setting boundaries between work and home life, being creative about managing workload, and involving kids in your design passion. Alexandra and Ellen offer clear advice for managing your mental health as a Mom, emphasizing clear communication, asking for help when needed, and maintaining balance during stressful seasons of life. 

As you'll hear, this conversation aims to empower designers to advocate for their needs while bringing their best selves to their families and their work.

Looking to make a change? The independent designer registry is a way to help you market your skills, in a field you love, to those who need your design expertise.  

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