Want to become a change agent in your organization? Want to create a powerful and impactful Employee Resource Group? Join us as we talk with Meredith and Aprile from Bozzuto's 'Parents and Caregiving Together' (PACT) ERG. 

Learn the secrets to their success, from fostering engagement to driving meaningful change within the organization. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories for anyone looking to chase change and build a strong community at work. Topics include:

• The Birth of PACT: A Community for Parents

• Defining Success for PACT ERG

• Personal Impact of PACT

• Strategic Planning for ERG Success

• Resources and Support for Caregivers

• Becoming Change Agents in Organizations

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Looking for a workplace that truly supports working moms? 

In this episode, Samantha dives deep with Alison, a working mom and CFO at Liberty Mutual to explore the amazing initiatives they've implemented to create a positive and inclusive environment. From flexible work arrangements to enhanced benefits like free virtual mental health counseling, Liberty Mutual sets a new standard for working parent support. Get inspired to advocate for positive change in your own workplace and create a culture where working moms can thrive!

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Are you a parent or grandparent who wants to learn more about 529s? 

529s can be a great way to save for college but can also be confusing. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about 529s in a way that's easy to understand. We talked to financial advisor Alissa Maizes about everything 529s, including the tax benefits, when to open a 529 account, and how to pick the best option for your family.

Throughout this episode, Samantha and Alissa discuss:

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can connect with Alissa on LinkedIn, follow Amplify My Wealth on Instagram, and learn more on her website.

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg. 

Tamara, Director of Product at a leading technology company, Harvard MBA, and mother, shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of a demanding career and motherhood.

Tamara offers valuable insights into overcoming fertility challenges, developing a return-to-work strategy, prioritizing personal values, maintaining healthy boundaries, and achieving fulfillment in both professional and personal life.  Her experience provides an intuitive playbook for those returning to paid work.

Throughout this episode, Samantha and Tamara discuss:

If their conversation resonated with you, check out our Tamara on LinkedIn, or check out her newsletter on SubStack called the Half Moon Hustle.

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg. 

In our special mini-series Chasing Change, host Samantha Saxby unveils what change looks like from the inside. She interviews women who have instigated meaningful change in their workplaces to get the support they and others needed. 

In this episode, Samantha Saxby is joined by Kristen Posso, mom of 2 and founder and leader of Informatica’s Parent and Caregivers Connection EIG. Kristen shares her journey of creating a supportive community for working parents and caregivers, from tackling logistical challenges like access to pumping rooms to advocating for policy changes that make a real difference. Discover how Kristen’s personal experiences and dedication to inclusivity are transforming her workplace, providing essential resources, and reshaping how employers view the unique needs and strengths of caregivers.

In their inspirational conversation, Kristen and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg.

In this episode, Samantha Saxby is joined by Dr. Anne Welsh, mom of 4, a clinical psychologist and executive coach specializing in supporting women through the transition to parenthood, particularly in STEM, law, and healthcare. They dive deep into the Ambitious Identity Paradox, a concept developed by Dr. Welsh to explore the inner conflict faced by many ambitious moms who struggle to reconcile personal goals with societal expectations. The discussion covers the challenges of balancing family, career, and self, and the emotional toll of attempting to meet external standards of perfection. Dr. Welsh emphasizes the importance of rediscovering personal values and ambitions and navigating motherhood on your own terms. Whether you are managing the logistics of being a working parent or reflecting on your identity, this episode offers valuable insights for ambitious moms everywhere.

In their inspiring conversation, Dr. Anne and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

If their conversation resonated with you, check out our Anne on Instagram and LinkedIn, or check out her website at ambitiousidentityparadox.com

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg.

In our special mini series Chasing Change, host Samantha Saxby unveils what change looks like from the inside. She interviews women who have instigated meaningful change in their workplaces to get the support they and others needed. 

In this episode, Samantha is joined by Lucy Boyd, working mom of an amazing two-year-old boy and Sales Technology Manager and leader of the Parents and Caregivers Business Resource Group at UPS. She discusses the challenges new parents face in the workplace, the power of community, and how she and her team are working to support parents and caregivers through a variety of initiatives. This episode is a deep dive into leadership, empathy, and the process of creating lasting cultural change in large organizations.

In their enlightening conversation, Samantha and Lucy discuss:

If this episode resonated with you, connect with Lucy on LinkedIn.

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg. 

Dr. Nikki Pensak is a working mom of 2 and after dedicating her work to supporting the medical field, she turned her interest and research to understanding how to support the caregivers in the room best. To her, mothers are the ultimate caregivers, and this has inspired her most recent book Rattled which breaks down the science of motherhood and matrescence. Dr. Nikki Pensak is a clinical psychologist, researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health issues, author, and TEDx Speaker. 

In their uplifting conversation, Dr. Nikki and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

If their conversation resonated with you, check out our Amazon book list for Dr. Pensak’s book “Rattled” and Instagram to stay up to date. You can also connect with Nikki on LinkedIn.

If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to learn about your leave benefits. 

Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg.

In our special mini series Chasing Change, host Samantha Saxby unveils what change looks like from the inside. She interviews women who have instigated meaningful change in their workplaces to get the support they and others needed. 

In this episode, Samantha is joined by Allison Ward, working mom of two and Chief People Officer at marketing agency Walker Sands. In her 10+ years with the company, Allison has witnessed growth from a smaller agency to a fully corporate function, including the addition of new family-friendly policies. Thanks to her efforts, Walker Sands now boasts flexibility for its employees with unlimited PTO, parental leave, and other related benefits. 

In their eye-opening conversation, Samantha and Allison discuss:

If this episode resonated with you, connect with Allison on LinkedIn.

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Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg. 

Rachel Rangel is a working mom to a two-year-old son. Through Mother Forward (formerly Campaign for Childcare), she and hundreds of other women, moms, and caregivers advocate for large-scale meaningful change in the childcare system around the country, at all levels. Rachel is passionate about childcare reform, after a particularly heartbreaking experience at their own center motivated her to seek change at a higher level. 

In their inspiring conversation, Rachel and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

If their conversation resonated with you, visit the Mother Forward website and Instagram to stay up to date on their work and mission. You can also connect with Rachel on LinkedIn.

If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to learn about your leave benefits. 

Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg. 

Editor’s Note: Since the date of this recording, Campaign for Childcare has rebranded to Mother Forward. Their mission now encompasses “building a community of motherly support that mobilizes to pass federal and local policies that support families and create economic security”—including childcare reform and paid leave advocacy.