Summary

In this conversation, Kate interviews Danielle Melton, an executive leader and founder of Motherboard, a burnout and wellness program for working mothers and companies. They discuss the prevalence of burnout among working mothers, the need for support and resources, and the importance of companies prioritizing the well-being of their employees. Danielle shares her personal experience with burnout and how it led her to create Motherboard. They also touch on the challenges of people-pleasing and the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Danielle A. Melton discusses the importance of reflection and goal-setting in personal and professional life. She shares her experience as a foster parent and advocate for foster parents and adoption. She emphasizes the need for support and collaboration among mothers and the importance of involving men in the conversation. Danielle also mentions her involvement in organizations like Mom First and Mom Congress, and the need for societal and legislative changes to support working mothers.

Keywords

burnout, working mothers, motherhood, wellness program, support, resources, companies, workplace, boundaries, self-care, reflection, goal-setting, foster parenting, adoption, support, collaboration, involvement, societal changes, legislative changes, working mothers

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Motherboard

03:04 Supporting Working Mothers to Thrive

09:43 Working Mothers as a Woman's Rights Issue

13:31 The Importance of Company Support

16:02 Navigating People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries

21:25 The Journey of Foster Parenting and Adoption

26:48 Advocacy for Working Moms: Creating Societal and Cultural Changes

32:50 Unity and Collaboration: The Power of the Sisterhood

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This episode we’re joined by CEO and co-founder of Winnie (winnie.com), a child care marketplace, Sarah Mauskopf, to share her journey in building the platform and highlight the challenges faced by working mothers. It’s no secret childcare is a crisis in the US, in mid-2023 it was projected that close to 70,000 daycare centers were at risk of closure. The number of stay-at-mothers rose in the US from 15% to 25%, primarily due to lack of affordable childcare options. And it’s not just the female workforce that’s been at risk; but women’s mental health and relationship health due to the inability to step away from their children for alone time, date nights, or socializing with friends. The importance of affordable childcare and the impact on women's careers and financial independence is critical to our success as a country. The discussion also explores the need for government and employer support in addressing the childcare crisis. We also cover the future offerings and challenges for Winnie, along with the value of flexibility and self-care for working parents.

Takeaways

Childcare is a critical issue in the US, with many daycare centers at risk of closure and working mothers considering leaving the workforce due to the high cost of childcare.

Winnie is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with licensed daycare and preschool providers, offering a comprehensive platform for finding and comparing childcare options.

Affordable childcare is essential for women's career advancement and financial independence, and government and employer support is crucial in addressing the childcare crisis.

Flexibility in work hours and providing resources for self-care are important for working parents to balance their professional and personal lives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:18 The Journey to Building Winnie

04:03 Challenges in Finding Childcare

05:12 The Value of Winnie's Platform

06:13 Benefits for Childcare Providers

07:39 Upgrade Model for Parents and Providers

09:31 The Cost of Childcare

12:36 Affordability and Government Support

13:06 Employer Support for Childcare

33:39 Conclusion

Where to find Winnie:

Website: www.winnie.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/winnie

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winniechildcare

Thank you to Bear Beat Productions for editing.

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Closing out Women's History Month by asking men what the significance of the month is to them and giving the opportunity to show their appreciation to women in their lives. Hear what a few had to say... When we think of women's history, we often conjure up names like Marie Curie, Susan B. Anthony, and Rosa Parks—and rightfully so. But let's not forget that women's history is also about celebrating the unsung heroes, the everyday warriors, and the quiet revolutionaries who've been shaping our world since day one. The point of Women’s History Month is to take a moment to appreciate women in the past and present who have made a difference and inspired others.

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