19 episodes

The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or tradeoff. Each week, we dive into some of the most challenging, complex and sometimes controversial topics related to parental leave and navigating life as a working parent. Because in order to break the false tradeoff, we need to address these topics head-on.

The False Tradeoff Parentaly

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 14 Ratings

The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or tradeoff. Each week, we dive into some of the most challenging, complex and sometimes controversial topics related to parental leave and navigating life as a working parent. Because in order to break the false tradeoff, we need to address these topics head-on.

    #18: This May Be The Best Time To Make A Career Pivot

    #18: This May Be The Best Time To Make A Career Pivot

    Could early motherhood be the right time to make a career pivot? We spoke to Jess Galica, author of Leap: Why It’s Time To Let Go To Get Ahead In Your Career, to get her take after interviewing women who reclaimed their careers after having kids.

    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
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    • 35 min
    How To Improve Your Parental Leave Policy & Program

    How To Improve Your Parental Leave Policy & Program

    Trying to improve your parental leave policy, but not sure how to make the business case for it? Learn from Jessica Winder, HR leader and fractional chief people officer on how she convinced her company to increase the amount of paid leave while implementing a program to support parental leave transitions.

    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
    Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

    • 27 min
    #16: Tackling Gender Inequity At Home

    #16: Tackling Gender Inequity At Home

    Women shoulder two-thirds of the unpaid domestic work in their households. How can heterosexual couples better divide these responsibilities so one parent isn’t carrying the burden? NYT-bestselling author Eve Rodsky explains how her “fair play” movement helps families reach gender equity at home.

    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
    Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

    • 32 min
    #15: Becoming A Stepparent Amid A Career Pivot

    #15: Becoming A Stepparent Amid A Career Pivot

    How becoming a stepparent helped change one highly successful corporate sales leader's perspective on what success looks like: Jen Allen-Knuth shares her story.
     



    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
    Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

    • 32 min
    #14: Problem Solving For Women's Rights With Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

    #14: Problem Solving For Women's Rights With Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

    Do you know who is fighting for affordable childcare and paid family leave in Congress?  And do you know what YOU can do to actually get legislation passed? We address this and more with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark in this bonus episode.



    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
    Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

    • 26 min
    #13: Who Gave You Permission To Slow Down My Career?

    #13: Who Gave You Permission To Slow Down My Career?

    Ever wonder why policy is not enough to support working women? You won’t want to miss this interview with WSJ and USA Today best-selling author Mita Mallick, who shares why she dedicated an entire chapter of her book about DEI and inclusion to parental leave.

    Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna Vassallo
    Learn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact Us
    Keep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Knott.Melanie ,

Much needed topics of conversation

Thank you for having these conversations that affect so many of us.

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Great, nuanced views

Love the shorter episodes and interesting, differentiated takes

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