Entry Level Mom Episode 12: Working Motherhood (an Oxymoron) with Arianna Hayes

In this episode, my guest Arianna and I discuss all things working motherhood.

Arianna is a fellow working mom. She is married mom to a daughter, and she shares her pregnancy, delivery and returning to work journey.

She shares the lessons of working motherhood: presence and letting go. 

We discuss expectations versus reality, and the many lessons motherhood has taught us, most of which has enhanced our work and careers!

She also talks about her decision to return to work and the challenges and joys of balancing work and motherhood. Arianna offers advice to her younger self and reflects on the lessons motherhood has taught her, including the value of presence and prioritization. She discusses how motherhood has influenced her work life, emphasizing the benefits of letting go and focusing on what truly matters.

I hope you enjoy!

Takeaways

• Letting go and embracing the unexpected are important lessons in pregnancy and motherhood.
• Balancing work and motherhood requires flexibility and finding creative solutions.
• Prioritization and letting go of self-imposed expectations can lead to greater efficiency and productivity in work.
• Motherhood teaches valuable lessons in presence, patience, and adaptability.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Pregnancy

06:02
Delivery Experience

14:15
Returning to Work

23:06
Lessons from Motherhood

26:07
Impact of Motherhood on Work