96. The Ambition Paradox: Why Workplaces Fail Moms And What Makes Them Stay with Dr. Anne Welsh

What happens when motherhood collides with ambition and the systems around us weren’t built to support either?This week, Ashley sits down with Dr. Anne Welsh, a clinical psychologist, executive coach, mom of four, and advocate for working parents. Anne’s career has spanned maternal mental health, coaching women in male-dominated industries, and consulting with organizations that are (finally) starting to realize they need to do more for their working parents.In this episode, they explore:Why balance is less of a steady state and more of a constant danceHow ambition shifts and sharpens after becoming a momThe hidden costs of workplaces that frame caregiving as an “individual problem”Why so many women leave corporate life, and what might make them stayThe cultural shift happening as younger parents demand flexibility and supportAnne’s perspective is both deeply personal and big-picture. This conversation is a reminder that change starts with one voice—but it doesn’t have to end there.🔗 Connect with Dr. Anne Welsh:Website: drannewelsh.comLinkedIn: Dr. Anne WelshConnect with Ashley: Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comDovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @andboth_podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/