A Day In Her Life

Episode 70: A Day In Her Life with Mallory Mbalia - Director of Learning and Education at Fred Rogers Productions and Mom of Four


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In this week’s episode, we chat with Mallory Mbalia, Director of Learning and Education at Fred Rogers Productions and a busy mom of four! With kids in “all ages and stages,” Mallory shares her wisdom and experience in juggling work, family, and everything in between. This episode is filled with joy, practical tips, and relatable moments.

What We Discuss:

  • Career Path: How Mallory’s background in early childhood education and her experience as a kindergarten teacher led her to a fulfilling career in Public Media and Fred Rogers Productions.
  • Morning Joy: The early hour her daughter gets picked up by the bus and how Mallory treasures those moments together.
  • Morning Team Time: The special way Mallory and her husband regroup in the mornings to start the day as a team.
  • Staying Active & Informed: A fun way Mallory gets her steps in while catching up on Fred Rogers Productions content.
  • From Kindergarten Teacher to “Kinderstars”: Mallory’s journey from teaching kindergarten and the significance of being a "root waterer" in children’s lives.
  • Balancing Work Travel: How Mallory and her husband balance their work travel, and her guidelines for making a work trip more manageable on everyone.
  • Family Meetings: The importance of weekly family meetings to discuss meals, activities, and stay organized.
  • Reading for Inspiration: How reading the stories of others inspires and motivates Mallory.

If you're managing a career, travel, and family life, this episode offers valuable insights and relatable stories from Mallory’s experience. Don’t miss it!

Follow Mallory:

  • LinkedIn
  • @fredrogersproductions
  • fredrogers.org

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