Shifting Priorities Alli Tunell

We are here at the season finale of Shifting Priorities, and for the final episode, Alli is joined by her friend Lydia Andrews to talk about miscarriage. 

In this episode, we share our stories, we talk about where we were and weren't supported, and where we're at now. We even hear the beautiful story of Lydia's journey to adopting her twins!
 
We hope that anyone who has been through this before can listen to this episode and know they are not alone. They're not alone in miscarriage, and they're not alone after as they embark on trying again with a ton of fear, and feelings of frustration when they find the answers.

We also hope, that by being open with our stories, it will encourage others to do the same.

Social media is a ton of rainbows, butterflies, and pregnancy announcements - which of course is not reality. We want to showcase more stories that are somewhere in the middle.

We're here for you! 

Lydia Andrews, Owner of Maple and Moss Designs joins Alli this week on Shifting Priorities. Lydia is someone that Alli has looked up to for years. She's a mom of three and has been so wonderful documenting the challenges and beauty of motherhood, adoption, miscarriage, and more on social media.

She's also very knowledgeable about topics like the enneagram, relationships, therapy, and more. 

In part one of our series, Alli and Lydia talk about...
Lydia's move to start a business simply out of necessity when starting out as a stay-at-home momThe importance of therapy in relationshipsThe fact that the US does have the right systems in place for two-income familiesRedefining gender roles in partnerships

We're switching it up and bringing on a working dad, my husband, Alex Tunell! Alex is an Account Executive at Benevity, which means we both work full-time, with no family nearby. This has been a massive learning experience for us, as we've tried our best to find a balance, and like many couples, it's been a struggle.

We feel like we're in a good rhythm now, though. And we're excited to talk about it with you all!

In this episode, we share...
Our origin story, how we met, and how we became parents (including our NICU experience)How we reevaluate our year, and our relationship, and how we learn and growHow we balance friendships, hobbies, and workHow we set each other up for success when we need to rely on the other person

This episode could not be more important! 

Hana Jacover joins Alli this week to talk about trauma, burnout, being neurodivergent, and learning how you work best. Hana is a Leadership, Executive, and Performance Coach as well as the Fractional Marketing Leader at Hype House Coaching.

Along with recovery, Hana and Alli also talk about...
How to actually take a break and make a clear choice on your next steps after burnoutHow to transition your careerThe power of understanding how your body functions best and how to stay regulated.  Transitioning your mom guilt into gratitude and love
Recommendations from Hana:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Marketing’s inner game: Unlocking the power of natural productivity cycles
The Workout Witch
Let Forgiveness Set You Free

Chelsea Castle joins Alli on this week's episode of Shifting Priorities. Chelsea was most recently the Senior Director of Content & Brand at Lavender, and before that, worked as The Director of Content Marketing at Chili Piper. 

After being impacted by a reduction in force shortly after returning from her leave, Chelsea reevaluated her relationship with work and thought deeply about the values that were most important to her.

During that retrospective process, Chelsea created an EXCELLENT system for assessing jobs, which reignited her passion for work.

Join us to learn more about this system and...
Creating a childcare schedule that works for youHow to adjust your day to ensure you're working on your most important tasks at your most optimal timesHow to give yourself grace when returning from leaveThe realities of mom guilt, and how to process it as best you canThe red flags you should never look past when evaluating opportunities 

On this episode of Shifting Priorities, Alli sits down with Senior HR Executive, Jessica D. Winder to talk through the hard work conversations all moms need to be prepared for. Jessica brought so many actionable tips to this episode because of her expertise in both people ops and career growth. She's also a working mom to twin girls. 

Listen in to learn more about...
How to create a more flexible schedule for yourself while working when pregnant How to evaluate benefit packagesWhat to ask for when planning your leaveHow to set boundaries at work after returning from leaveHow to evaluate if a company is actually family-friendly& so much more!