Career-Minded Mothers: Intersection of Motherhood and Ambition

Listen in as we explore the complex world of career clarity for new mothers with Akanksha and Swati who have chosen very different career paths yet share similar experiences of navigating the new world of motherhood. As they share their personal journeys, it is a tell-tale of the unpredictable nature of parenting and how it intersects with career decisions. This heartfelt discussion uncovers the layers of introspection needed as we navigate through couple time, me time, and work commitments, emphasizing the significance of pacing ourselves to prevent burnout in these formative years of both our children's lives and our evolving careers.Join the host and the guest as they share narratives on: Avoiding burnout while balancing motherhood and careerFinding the white space for self-careEnduring friendships between new mothersEstablishing parenting priorities for a good night’s sleepOrganizations enabling new mothers at the workplaceAs we conclude our conversation with Akanksha and Swati in this episode, we aim to provide solutions and encouragement to new and expectant mothers, assuring them that they are not alone. Remember to listen to other parts of this immersive conversation at : MomSpeak: Two Women Navigating the Complexities of Postpartum CareersAnd Childcare Planning: Empowering Caregivers, & Crafting Stability in Family DynamicsAbout the Guests: Akanksha has held many identities: A journalist, a public health professional and, more recently, she has ventured into entrepreneurship with a startup in the early childhood space. But of all of these, her most powerful identity is that of a mother, one who is currently trying to tailor the “working mom” title to fit her better. Website: www.akankshakapoor.com Socials: @akkapoor on Instagram and Akanksha Kapoor on LinkedIn Swati Geriani Currently working with HP as Strategy Lead, Swati has earlier worked with Zomato, BCG in product & strategy roles. She is an alumna of IIM Bangalore & IIIT Allahabad. Linkedin:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgeriani/Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey.To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/ Follow us on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/71337107/admin/Podcast Producer: Done For You Podcasts