Uniting Mothers as Advocates with Raena Boston

On today's episode of If Money Were Easy, Mary Beth and Neela talk with Raena Boston, Co-founder of the Chamber of Mothers and thought leader in the women's and maternal rights space. Together, they discuss the impact of uniting mothers as advocates for change regarding childcare and paid leave. Raena shares eye-opening statistics about the stark difference in childcare investments between the United States and other countries, urging real federal investment to ensure families aren't burdened by skyrocketing childcare costs. They discuss the need for uniform paid leave, the challenges faced by mothers, and engaging with lawmakers in the language of capitalism. Tune in as they explore the transformative work being done by the Chamber of Mothers and organizations like Paid Leave US, and see how you can advocate for change and play a role in the mission to create a better future for our children. For additional resources, information, and a full transcript of the episode, visit our website. To access our podcast disclosure information, visit this page. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The staggering gap between U.S. investments in childcare versus other countries How everyone can end up being affected by the lack of federal investment in childcare and paid family leave The best way to spark conversations around childcare and paid family leave and why it should be talked about more The best way to support educators to ensure they receive a living wage Ways to empower women and mothers and advocate for change The maternal health crisis and statistics from the Chamber of Mothers website How Chamber of Mothers engages with politicians and advocates to make change The struggles faced by parents with increased childcare costs The negative impact on parents and providers from the increasing childcare costs What continues to drive Reana to do the work she does Resources Mentioned on the Show: The Working Momtras Chamber of Mothers Stay Connected: Follow Raena Boston on Instagram or email her at [email protected]. Join the Abacus community by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn Connect with Neela on Twitter, Instagram, and on LinkedIn