New Moms in Tech: How to Thrive at Work & Balance Career + Motherhood

Описание: Being a new mom in tech isn’t easy—but it is possible to thrive.

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Vanessa Jupe, founder and CEO of Leva, a company that’s changing how we support mothers in the workplace. We unpack the real challenges working moms face—like identity shifts, emotional burnout, and the loneliness that often comes with new motherhood—and offer strategies for both individuals and organizations to foster success.

Whether you’re a new mom navigating your return to work, a leader seeking to better support caregivers, or simply someone juggling career and parenting, this conversation is for you.

🎙 You’ll learn:

Why so many women leave the workforce within a year of giving birth

How motherhood impacts performance, confidence, and identity

The importance of flexible return-to-work plans and community support

What companies can do to improve retention and morale for working parents

Mental health, lactation, and career coaching resources for new moms

How to create space for real conversations—and real change—in your workplace

Let’s redefine success for tech moms—starting with support, not sacrifice.

#careerandmotherhood #techmoms #workingmoms #womenintech #worklifebalance

*Useful links*
▪️ Connect with today’s guest, Vanessa Jupe:
▪️ https://www.levaapp.com/
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▪️   / leva.app  
▪️    / @leva-app  
▪️ Vanessa’s current read: National Park Mystery Series
▪️ If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech:
https://www.tonicollis.com/academy
▪️ Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode220
▪️ Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.


Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:15 Vanessa’s career journey
08:08 Exploring challenges faced by new moms in the workplace
15:17 How to better support mothers in the workplace
19:54 The impact of maternal mental health on society
23:22 Support for non-birthing parents
27:26 Identity challenges and the role of flexibility in supporting new moms
34:31 Tips for creating a “new mom re-entry plan”
40:04 Quickfire Round

#tonicollis #vanessajupe #mom

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