MomSpeak: Two Women Navigating the Complexities of Postpartum Careers

Women returning to work after the birth of a child is a narrative often told yet seldom solved. But our guests for the episode, Swati Geriani and Akanksha Kapoor bravely open the book on their own experiences of being a new mom navigating careers. They both have had completely different approaches with Swati's perspective being shaped by her experiences at a global corporate and Akanksha's journey from journalism to public health and entrepreneurship. Our conversation peels back the layers of motherhood's impact on career as they candidly share the trials of skill erosion, the pangs of guilt when stepping out the door, and the weight of postpartum depression on their professional and personal identities. It's a tale as old as time but with a modern twist, as these two women navigate the uncharted waters of today's professional landscape.Join your host Lochan as she brings in the mommy perspective on: The sudden priority and lifestyle changes one experiences as a new motherNew Mom’s fears about returning back to workEncountering and conquering mommy guiltGetting support during maternity leaveEvolving family dynamics and increased participation of fathers in childcareSo, grab your headphones and let Swati and Akanksha's experiences resonate with you, as they shed light on the continuous adaptation required to juggle these two profoundly important aspects of life.About 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