If you've ever felt like you're working twice as hard for half the recognition — this one's for you. In Episode 3, we're doing the math on the mom wage gap: what it is, why it happens, and how to start closing it on your own terms.

In This Episode:

What the "career pause penalty" is and how it compounds over time

Why mothers are offered lower starting salaries than women without kids — with the same experience

Why fathers often get a raise when they become dads (yes, really)

What "mom capital" is and why you've been underselling it

3 actionable ways to reclaim your time, your value, and your income

Referenced in This Episode:

Ep. 01 — The Time Budget

Ep. 02 — The Default Parent Tax

Links:

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📝 Read the full essay on Substack

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