The False Tradeoff

By Parentaly

The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or tradeoff.

... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The False Tradeoff:

How many episodes does The False Tradeoff have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

The False Tradeoff episodes:

February 13, 2025 #34: Why Did Starbucks Triple Its Paid Parental Leave Benefit?
Starbucks significantly increased its parental leave policy for store partners, moving from six weeks to up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Hear from Sara Kelly, EVP and Chief Partner Officer of Starbucks, about how the new policy reflects Starbucks’ commitment to its people and how it'll make the business stronger.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
28min
January 15, 2025 #33: Lindsay Shookus On 20 Years With SNL, Motherhood & Reinventing Yourself
What happens when two of your dreams come true at the same time? Shortly after learning she was pregnant, Lindsay Shookus was promoted to lead talent at Saturday Night Live. Hear how she navigated these major life milestones - which led to a 20-year run with the show - and why she ultimately took the leap to chart her own path after two decades.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
36min
December 18, 2024 #32: Season Finale: Can We Stump A Parental Leave Expert?
Want to hear a parental leave expert answer some of the most thoughtful - yet complex - questions about parental leave and working parenthood? We close out season one of The False Tradeoff with an “ask me anything” session to answer questions from HR leaders and expecting and working parents in the Parentaly community.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
31min
November 20, 2024 #31: Infant Sleep & The Connection To Working Parenthood
Are sleep regressions real? How long should my infant stay in my bedroom? Should I be worried about swaddles and white noise machines? Dr. Harvey Karp answers infant sleep questions that keep working parents up at night in this “ask me anything” episode.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
31min
October 30, 2024 #30: What’s On The Ballot For Parents & Caregivers This Election?
The election is less than one week away. From paid family leave and childcare to reproductive rights and maternal health, there’s a lot on the ballot this year that directly impacts parents and caregivers. We compiled clips from past episodes with politicians, public figures & advocates about key issues that voters should think about before Election Day.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
33min
October 28, 2024 #29: L’Oreal CHRO: An Empowered Approach To Navigating Pregnancy & Work
Is pregnancy and motherhood a career obstacle or a source of confidence and growth? L’Oreal CHRO Stephanie conducted extensive research about the intersection of career and motherhood. We interviewed her about her book, Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, where she shares strategies to help both individuals and organizations navigate this life milestone.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
26min
October 02, 2024 #28: The Art Of Building An Engaged Parent & Caregiver ERG
What goes into launching an ERG? How can you design programming that appeals to diverse members? Verizon’s global lead for the Parents and Caregivers ERG shares tips on how she built a thriving community based on her experience as an ambitious single mother.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
35min
September 18, 2024 #27: What 3,000 Parents Said About Their Parental Leave Experience
We surveyed nearly 3,000 women to better understand their parental leave experience - the first comprehensive study of its kind. Tune in to hear the most interesting and surprising findings, and what employers and policymakers can do to better support parental leave transitions.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
29min
September 12, 2024 #26: “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Paid Leave”
If Orli Cotel’s grandparents didn’t take leave from work back in 1949, she wouldn’t be here today. Hear Orli’s story and why she’s spent the last decade advocating for paid family leave and maternal rights in the United States through her work at Moms First and PL+US.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
35min
August 29, 2024 #25: Diving Into Working Parenthood Head First
She went from 0 to 4 kids in 3.5 years: Paige Connell, a working mom of 4 and digital creator you may know as She Is A Paige Turner on Instagram and TikTok, shares her path to parenthood, including her experience as a foster parent.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter
...more
31min

FAQs about The False Tradeoff:

How many episodes does The False Tradeoff have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.