The False Tradeoff

Nov 20 2024 32 ep. 30 mins 3

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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.

Each week, we dive into some of the most challenging, complex and sometimes controversial topics related to parental leave and navigating life as a working parent.

Because in order to break the false tradeoff, we need to address these topics head-on.

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#31: Infant Sleep & The Connection To Working Parenthood

Nov 20 2024 29 mins

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 VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We H

#30: What’s On The Ballot For Parents & Caregivers This Election?

Oct 30 2024 31 mins

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 Lin

#29: L’Oreal CHRO: An Empowered Approach To Navigating Pregnancy & Work

Oct 28 2024 24 mins

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 mi

#28: The Art Of Building An Engaged Parent & Caregiver ERG

Oct 02 2024 33 mins

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 VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We

#27: What 3,000 Parents Said About Their Parental Leave Experience

Sep 18 2024 27 mins

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 VassalloLearn more about our parental lea

#26: “I Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Paid Leave”

Sep 12 2024 33 mins

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 VassalloLearn more about our parental leav

#25: Diving Into Working Parenthood Head First

Aug 29 2024 28 mins

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 VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact UsKeep in to

#24: Lift Up One Other Woman Every Single Day

Aug 15 2024 27 mins

If all of us help one woman every single day, it will make a huge difference: Words of wisdom from today’s guest, Kelley Steven-Waiss, author of Valley Girls: Lessons From Female Founders in the Silicon Valley and Beyond. Hear the inspiration behind her book and how motherhood played a role in her successful career.Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna V

#23: Supporting Employees Through Late-Term Pregnancy Loss

Aug 01 2024 32 mins

Parental leave policies are often designed for successful pregnancies – but what about employees who experience pregnancy loss? Cassandra Babilya shared her story and how her employer showed up as she grieved the loss of her child while 22-weeks pregnant.Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We He

#22: Creating A Positive Adoption Experience For Your Employees

Jul 17 2024 32 mins

Does your organization support all paths to parenthood? Hear from Boomie Odumade, a working parent who adopted, about what her employer got right to make her experience with adoption in the workplace a positive one.Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact UsKeep in touch with Parental