041. How to Prepare for Maternity Leave with Arianna Taboada, MSW, MSPH

Did you know that the U.S. is the only country among 41 nations that does not mandate any paid leave for new parents? Considering this shocking (yet not surprising) statistic, how do mamás navigate their preparation for maternity leave? In this episode, we welcome Arianna Taboada, MSW, MSPH, who is the founder of The Expecting Entrepreneur™, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs design parental leave plans that meet their business model and personal needs. Whether you are a brand new entrepreneur, own a small business, or work full-time, you’ll find this episode packed with things to consider toward your preparation for maternity leave.In this episode, you will hear: The current maternity leave policies in the United States and how some states offer different leave policies. When to start thinking about parental leave and how to approach it to your boss. How to fund your parental leave if you don’t qualify for FMLA and/or other leave policies.Connect with Arianna! Website: The Expecting Entrepreneur Website Purchase her book (on Amazon): The Expecting Entrepreneur Instagram: @ariannataboada LinkedIn: @ariannataboadaResources discussed: Comparative paid leave chart (Better Balance) PSI online support groups Free postpartum planning workbookLove this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review on Apple podcasts.You can connect with Viva la Mami on Instagram, Facebook, the VLM website email, or email us at [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vivalamami/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vivalamami/supportSupport the showSHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube!Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamamiJoin the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing!Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest? Click HEREVisit the Viva la Mami Websitewww.vivalamami.comHave questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠