She Returned From Maternity Leave — Then Got Laid Off | Layoff Fest Ep. 3 (w/ Emily Parker Woodland)

What happens when you finally return to work after maternity leave… and discover your job is gone? In Episode 3 of Layoff Fest, Emily Parker Woodland opens up about being laid off after maternity leave, the emotional fallout that followed, and the difficult process of rebuilding her confidence, career, and sense of stability afterward. We talk about corporate culture, identity, parenthood, uncertainty, and what it feels like when a company moves on without you during one of the most vulnerable moments of your life. But this episode is also about survival, resilience, and finding a path forward. Layoff Fest is a series about work, instability, and the human stories behind layoffs. Hosted by Brandon Clements and Ezra Fox #LayoffFest #Layoff #MaternityLeave #Podcast #Career #CorporateLife #JobLoss