You read all the books, take the classes, and accept all the advice leading into motherhood and feel prepared. Then you become a parent and realize how much no one told you. While motherhood is beautiful, wonderful, and inspiring, it’s also exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely. Liz, Alysia and guest Ingrid Read, founder of Working Momkind, talk about the path of parenthood, rediscovering yourself, and normalizing a fuller view of life as a mother. Check out Working Momkind at www.workingmomkind.com, @workingmomkind on Instragram, and https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-momkind/. 

Despite all the focus on increasing inclusivity, the number of women in leadership continues to lag significantly behind men. Listen in to Liz and Alysia talk to guest Maribel Lopez, a technology industry analyst, on how women can get a seat at the table and how companies can create open doors at the leadership level. Check out Maribel and all her great work and insight @MaribelLopez on Twitter and linkedin.com/in/maribellopez. 

Welcome to Women on Work Unfiltered! In these short conversations Alysia and Liz will dive into provocative conversations usually left with the empty wine glasses outside of work. 

Despite COVID and a year delay, women stole the show at the 2020 Olympic games. From controversy around uniforms and the sexualization of female athletes to  mental health and well-being conversations, listen in as Alysia and Liz discuss how athletes are helping change the dialogue regarding gender and parenting and the implications for working moms and women everywhere. 

Some great resources to check out: 

https://www.powerplays.news/p/for-women-at-the-olympics-more-coverage

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/06/sport/olympics-sexism-women-sport-cmd-spt-intl/index.html

As women, we place an incredible amount of pressure on ourselves to not only do it all but excel at it all.  Land that incredible job. Looking amazing in a swimsuit. Be the most present, patient parent to ever exist. Individually these are close to impossible, but together they are not realistically attainable. Join Liz and Alysia as they talk about aiming for ordinary instead of extraordinary, the need to give ourselves grace, and how managers and leaders can model behavior to help normalize the space for honesty and vulnerability in their co-workers. 

Some great resources to check out: 

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/16/health/ordinary-fulfillment-rainesford-stauffer-wellness/index.html

https://theconversation.com/wanting-to-live-a-normal-perfect-life-is-making-women-unhealthy-93821

Women must consider so many variables in coming back to the workplace. But the most transformational considerations involve who we want to be and how we can balance vulnerability with authentic positivity to bring our most real selves to the office. Join Alysia and Liz as they talk about the opportunity to prioritize our well-being while still providing value to our organizations and customers. 

Some great resources to check out: 

https://www.upworthy.com/

https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2020/06/03/485855/valuing-womens-caregiving-coronavirus-crisis/

Life is changing again as many people are summoned back to the office for the first time in over a year. And with that changes comes reacquainting ourselves with the complexities of office life, down to what to wear and how to present the post-pandemic you in person to colleagues. Alysia and Liz discuss what coming back to the physical workplace means for working women (Shoes! Pants with buttons! Make-up) and how we can bring forward positive aspects of the last year with us as we build a new daily journey. 

Some great resources to checkout: 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-finally-going-back-to-the-office-what-are-you-going-to-wear-11622799041

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/fitness/article/Flintstone-Feet-How-coronavirus-lockdown-15551231.php

Prior to the complexities of family life, perfectionism – and the often-accompanying drive and tenacity that comes with it – was an asset for many as our careers developed. But as a working mom, perfectionism becomes a 1000-lb gorilla we carry on our backs, constantly wearing us down until we can’t carry on and preventing us from asking for help. Listen in as we talk about the relationship between perfectionism and seeking help with a few detours along the way. 

Some great resources to check out: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592377/burnout-by-emily-nagoski-phd-and-amelia-nagoski-dma/

Why are two simple letters so….complicated? Women are constantly told we need to say “no” more often, but being judicious with our time and energy goes against the conditioning and societal pressure women internalize from an early age. Join us as we reframe “no” and discuss what it takes to set boundaries and the realities we face when setting and enforcing them. Enjoy the bonus argument against daylight savings times and a deep dive into languishing. Some great resources to check out: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html https://index.medium.com/why-the-hybrid-workforce-of-the-future-depends-on-the-geriatric-millennial-6f9ff4de1d23

Women, particularly mothers, are encouraged to find balance and there is no shortage of advice on how. But everyone’s idea of balance is different and it will fluctuate during different seasons of your life. Listen in as we talk about bringing authenticity to work, being exhausted after trying to hold it together over the last year, and how leading with empathy can help give us all permission to build our balance. 

Some great resources to check out: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/us/zoom-fatigue-burn-out-gender.html
Peak Performance - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/593398/peak-performance-by-brad-stulberg-and-steve-magness/ https://www.npr.org/2021/06/15/1006695654/women-gender-bias-work-likeability-career-advice?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

Ever feel like you missed out on a booklet on how to succeed at #allthethings as a woman? Guess what? You didn't! We are all in the same boat. Join Alysia and Liz on the journey to normalize conversations and situations we are all united by.