Revolutionizing Lactation Spaces: Insights from Abbey Donnell of Work and Mother

On today's episode of the NextGen Work Culture podcast, we dive deep into the world of supporting working mothers with our special guest, Abbey Donnell, the founder and CEO of Work and Mother. Abbey shares her journey from recognizing a critical gap in workplace facilities for breastfeeding mothers to creating fully-equipped and managed lactation suites. We discuss the importance of providing proper spaces and resources for breastfeeding moms, the emotional and logistical challenges they face, and how Work and Mother’s innovative solutions are setting new standards for family-friendly workplaces. Tune in to learn about the holistic approach Abbey’s company takes to support returning mothers, the benefits of tackling this issue on a building-wide level, and why setting up these facilities is not just a nice-to-have but an essential component for modern, competitive businesses. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for employers looking to create a more inclusive and supportive work culture for working parents.Connect with today's guest:Abbey Donnell is the Founder and CEO of Work & Mother, a commercial lactation suite and wellness amenity with associated technology to support working parents. By partnering with landlords to provide proper spaces, equipment, and support resources for parents who work outside the home, Work & Mother is helping tenants satisfy legal obligations while improving return to office and retention rates. Before devoting her work full time to Work & Mother, Abbey spent her career in marketing and brand strategy. Abbey has a BS and BA in Advertising and Spanish Language from the University of Colorado at Boulder, an MBA from Rice University, and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. She is also a working mother herself, with firsthand experience of the challenges that today's working families face.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-donnell-43936658/Website: workandmother.comOther: hub.workandmother.comConnect with us at:KortneyRoss.comLinkedIn: @kortneyrossInstagram: @nextgenworkcultureFacebook: @nextgenworkculture