Mavens of Motherhood

Episode 010: How to Advocate for Your PAID Family Leave

Maven: Sara Strom @sassstrom on Instagram (she/her)

Welcome to the Mavens of Motherhood Podcast! This is a place to let go of shame, guilt and the unrealistic expectations placed on moms. I’m your host, Ella, and I reclaim wellness for mothers. I am a mama of three, yoga teacher and your maternal wellness coach. I am a survivor of postpartum depression and have experienced the loss of identity, overwhelm and anxiety that so many mothers today face.

Here’s what I believe: Being a mom does not mean being a martyr. You matter mama and deserve to feel well. Through honest conversations, relatable stories and expert interviews with mavens in maternal wellness, this is a space for you to learn, grow and be encouraged to keep prioritizing you.

My friend Sara Strom, is a mother of two, powerhouse marketing executive and advocate for paid family leave for all. She has successfully negotiated paid family leave for herself twice at two different organizations. Establishing a paid family leave policy within the two organizations she has worked for has been the proudest moment in her career to date. In this podcast episode we help you to negotiate your own paid family leave policy and encourage you to pitch your business case to your employer like a mom boss CEO! It was seriously such a great conversation that I hope you all love. Paid Family Leave policies are improving in America every day but still have a long way to go! Unpaid maternity leave will be a thing of the past soon as we work to advocate for paid family leave for both parents. Join us in the progress and send this podcast episode to a friend!

Check out this episode's Show Notes.

Resources Mentioned

• Maternal Wellness Group Coaching Program | Mama Mastermind
• Want to practice yoga with me and learn from a variety of maternal wellness experts? Join Membership!
• Parently by Alison Whalen : Turning Paid Family Leave into a Competitive Advantage
• The Skimm #showusyourleave

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