In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Julie Talbot, CEO of Lansinoh Laboratories. Julie shares her personal journey through IVF, becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic, and leading a global brand dedicated to supporting families. She discusses the importance of empathy, flexibility, parental leave, and creating workplaces where parents don't have to choose between career success and family life.

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Connect with Julie at Lansinoh

https://lansinoh.com/

What’s it really like to balance the demands of academia with the responsibilities of fatherhood? In this engaging episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Eric Chitambar and Lee Pinkowitz to discuss parenting, tenure, flexibility, career growth, and the lessons they’ve learned raising children while pursuing academic excellence. Along the way, they share thoughtful insights, memorable stories, and even a few outstanding dad jokes.

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https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

https://readysetlaunch.net/

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chitambar-50a4b5362/

Connect with Lee on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-pinkowitz-a1525413/

What does it really look like to build a career in academia while raising children? In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Elizabeth Grimm and Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes to talk about parenting, ambition, research, flexibility, ADHD, planning, self-compassion, and the evolving realities of working motherhood in higher education. From grant funding and tenure to strategic planning and family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical insights for working parents everywhere.

Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

https://readysetlaunch.net/

Links mentioned:

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/academia/

https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/grad-college/graduate-college-pdfs/GraduateStudentParentalLeaveTrailGuide.pdf.

https://www.ncfdd.org/