Balancing work and family life can be a challenge for workers and companies. On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Sarah Olin and Elena Arecco Bridgmon discuss their experiences building support systems for working parents and helping companies foster a culture that values and accommodates employees’ family responsibilities. 

They founded Charlotte-based LUMO, which offers coaching and training programs. It originated from their personal experiences as working mothers and corporate professionals.

On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Sarah and Elena sit down with Ledger managing editor Cristina Bolling to discuss why emotional intelligence and empathetic leadership are important for effective support — and why companies should invest in employees with families.

This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.

Today’s episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is sponsored by SouthPark Community Partners, an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead SouthPark's advancement by driving economic vitality, creating memorable experiences, and ensuring an extraordinary quality of life.

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