What is the life of a parent accountant like? While public accounting may offer an array of benefits, such as a flexible schedule and paid parental leave, there are also struggles and client demands that accompany work in this profession. This episode explores what it looks like to be a mom in the accounting field with working parents, Jennifer Todling and Aneika Perez.

Both Jennifer and Anika are employees of Ernst & Young and have an abundance of tangible advice for working mothers, no matter where you work. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this conversation as they dive into the importance of self-care, developing self-awareness and the emotional identity transition of becoming a working mom.

Show Highlights:

1. Jennifer and Aneika’s working parent stories
2. What it’s like to be a parent in the accounting industry
3. Shifting with the unpredictability and flexibility of accounting and parenthood
4. Releasing yourself of the “should’s” and creating an encouraging community within the work place
5. Support systems that are helpful for parents within accounting
6. The importance of self-discovery and establishing a relationship with yourself
7. Navigating the transition and emotions of coming back to work as a new parent
8. The impact of having a support system and lactation support
9. Embracing changes within the industry and staying connected
10. Letting go of expectations and allowing things to unfold organically
11. Resources that enhance the working-parent experience, including transition coaching
12. How to use time blocking successfully

Links:

Contact Lori:

https://www.mindfulreturn.com

Lori@mindfulreturn.com

Contact Tom:

https://www.spigglelaw.com/podcasts/parents-at-work/

Resources:

The Awakened Family

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/back-work-baby-book/

http://www.thefifthtrimester.com

https://daretolead.brenebrown.com