Zaiba Hasan is a corporate event planning professional, corporate wellness consultant, coach, podcast host, wife, and mother of four. She’s the founder and CEO of Emerge Consulting Solutions, a coaching company that guides and empowers parents to align their body, mind, and soul and unlock strengths and instincts to help them be the best parents they can be. Much of her work focuses on women in the workplace and DE&I. 

In their insightful conversation, Zaiba and host Samantha Saxby discuss:

If you found this conversation impactful, you can connect with Zaiba on LinkedIn, visit her website, and subscribe to her podcast. 

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. 

This week, host Samantha Saxby is joined by Danielle Pickens, a mother of three, consultant and career coach. Danielle has coached working parents through negotiating with their employers and effectively advocating for flexibility vs. shortened hours. This conversation gives tangible examples and actionable tips to help working parents advocate for their ideal work-life setup postpartum.  

In this insightful conversation, Samantha and Danielle discuss:

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can follow Danielle on LinkedIn and explore her website lumitalent.com. 

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.

Arika Linton is a nonprofit leader, education expert, board member, writer, scholarship supporter, and working mom to a five-year-old son. Her writing has been published in The Chicago Defender, Blavity, 21Ninety, PYNK Magazine, and more. Arika is passionate about “purpose to impact” work and making a difference in her community and beyond. 

In their conversation, host Samantha Saxby and Arika discuss:

If Samantha and Arika’s conversation resonated with you, follow Arika on Instagram @authentically_arika and connect with her 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. 

Octavia Conner is a virtual CFO and tax strategist, Founder and CEO of Say Yes to Profits, mother of four, and new grandmother. Say Yes to Profits is a premier full-service accounting firm that offers virtual CFO services tailored to consultants and service-based businesses seeking clarity, control, and confidence in their financial endeavors.  

In their insightful conversation, host Samantha Saxby and Octavia discuss:

If you enjoyed this episode, you can follow Octavia Conner on Instagram @octaviaconnercfo, connect with her on LinkedIn, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. Learn more about Say Yes to Profits on their website, and grab the free tax toolkit here. 

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. 

Dr. Carly Buxton is a mother of two, certified lactation specialist, postpartum doula, and the CEO of Nessle, a parent-to-expert connection platform. Through Nessle, Carly and her team connect parents to experts, resources, brands, and services that match their needs throughout their parenthood journey, from fertility to teenhood.  

In their conversation, host Samantha Saxby and Carly discuss:

If you enjoyed this episode, you can follow Nessle on Instagram @parentswarm and check out their website. Connect with Carly on LinkedIn and learn more about her work on her website.

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 this week’s episode of the Moms With Benefits Podcast, host Samantha Saxby is joined by Elle Benson, mom of two, non-profit capacity builder, keynote speaker, author, and certified expert on the science of happiness. Her 2020 TED Talk, “A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh,” explores the relationship between humor and happiness. 

In their conversation, Elle shares what she’s learned about happiness through research and her own experiences, and how other moms can use the “TAB” method to improve happiness using examples from maternity leave and young motherhood. Specifically, Samantha and Elle discuss:

If you enjoyed this episode, you can follow Elle on Instagram @cultivateyourhappiness and connect with her on LinkedIn. You can learn more about her work and books on her website. 

If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to learn 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 this week’s episode, host Samantha Saxby talks with Akiko Thayer, wife, mother of two, certified leave management specialist, and founder of Maternity Leave 411. Through her business, Akiko helps parents navigate the complexities of maternity and paternity leave benefits, in California and beyond. She empowers expectant parents with the knowledge of their leave rights so they can have productive conversations with their employers—and maximize their time with their newborn babies.

In their insightful conversation, Samantha and Akiko discuss:

To learn more about Akiko and her work, connect with her on LinkedIn and check out the Maternity Leave 411 on Instagram @maternityleave411. 

Legal Aid At Work is a non-profit organization that helps people understand and assert their rights in the workplace. Their legal clinics and helplines provide free, direct and individualized help for workers across California. 

If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to explore your 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. 

This week, host Samantha Saxby is joined by Danielle Melton, a coach, speaker, foster parent, and working mom wellbeing expert and advocate. Danielle is the Founder and CEO of MOTHERboard Society, a comprehensive burnout and wellness solution for working mothers. 

In their conversation, Samantha and Danielle discuss:

1:18 Untraditional paths to parenthood

8:34 Setting boundaries as a working parent

10:50 Finding work-life balance as a working parent

13:13 Prioritizing and setting goals as a working mom

16:34 Loud parenting and loud budgeting

24:28 Recognizing and dealing with burnout 

To learn more about Danielle and her work, follow and connect with her on LinkedIn and check out her website. If you’re interested in MOTHERboard, check out their website and find them on all social media @joinmotherboard. 

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. 

Discover how Mariah, founder and CEO of Made for Mothers, transformed her traumatic maternity leave experience into a powerful mission to support and uplift fellow mom entrepreneurs. Gain valuable insights into financial empowerment, long-term visioning, and the importance of a value-driven business. Whether you're a mom entrepreneur seeking solidarity or simply curious about the intersection of motherhood and business, this episode offers profound wisdom and inspiration for every listener.

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Molly, a doctor of physical therapy and a working mom, to explore the anxiety-inducing challenges of navigating maternity leave on a small team and the daunting task of finding suitable daycare. Molly also shares her perspective on postpartum healing, both from a clinical and personal experience.