There’s no denying that working moms are masters at multitasking. But, between changing diapers, setting up playdates and juggling conference calls, today’s career women are struggling to live up to unrealistic work-life balance expectations. Not only are they carpooling, cooking dinner and creating Pinterest-worthy birthday parties. They’re also spending countless hours at the office climbing their way up the corporate ladder. “Expectations are…
Most of us are familiar with the cycle. At work, the pressure to be “always on,” to meet deadlines, to serve the demands of colleagues or customers, or to deal with a difficult coworker can create stress that leaks into our personal lives. This stress can cause us to be impatient with romantic partners or kids or to neglect our…
Sometimes life throws unexpected difficulties at you and you just have to face it head-on. That’s exactly what Rachel Brenke did. Brenke is a mother of 5, a cancer survivor, a successful entrepreneur, and an athlete. All at the same time. She has faced difficult adversities in her life but she chose to face those demons. She focused on positivity…
There are so many interesting and entertaining podcasts that it can feel kind of overwhelming. To make things easier for you here’s a list of some of the women-run podcasts that are inspiring—both for personal development and career advice. So, whether you’re looking to be invigorated personally, professionally, or to simply step up your dinner party conversation skills—be sure to…
CEO of Pink Lily, Tori Gerbig is a successful entrepreneur and a millennial mom. Here she shares her thoughts about work-life balance. “As an entrepreneur, a mother and a member of the oft-discussed millennial generation, I feel I’m being positively pummeled with expectations, joys, demands, judgments and revelations. With too little time and more goals than I can count, I often feel…
Research demonstrates that a key factor of a successful wellness program is to incorporate health and well-being in the company’s culture – create a culture of health. An exclusive interview with Jeanette Martin, Ph. D., VP and Employee Wellness Program Manager at BankUnited, to discuss how she created a high performing employee wellness program that is endorsed by leaders and embedded in…
