Samantha Katz’s Post

As a entrepreneur and a mom of one, I often find myself navigating the unique challenges that come with balancing a career and motherhood. It's not just about the number of children we have; it's about the responsibilities we carry and the support systems we build. Every mom’s journey is valid, and we all need support. It’s crucial to recognize that all moms are working moms, regardless of whether they stay at home or juggle careers. We’ve all been let down by a system that celebrates us one day a year but expects us to act as the social safety net without the necessary structural support. This is the motherhood conversation we should be having. We need to chip away at the idea that moms have to do everything alone. Instead we need to foster a sense of motherhood akin to a sisterhood or brotherhood as stated here so eloquently by Reshma Saujani Let's come together, support each other, and push for the changes that will help all moms succeed. #workingmoms #entrepreneur #success #PaidFamilyLeave #ChildCare #BuildTheVillage #coaching

Two powerful takeaways: “All moms are working moms”and “motherhood is the unfinished business of feminism”.

Let us not forget moms, when talking about mental health. Many moms are struggling and I want to speak to you who is in Leadership - check on the moms that are working in your team. Many of us are feeling that we never do enough - when we are at work, we feel like we should be with our children and when we are with our children , some of us feel the pressure about doing more for the job. Speak to the moms and let them know they are doing a good job and that you support them! #workingmoms #moms #career #mentalhealth #checkin

As part of the Ashoka Social Innovation for Livelihoods program on Systems Change, the story from one of the esteemed guest speakers, Riccarda Zezza Lifeed resonates with this diabolic dilemma of modern society : What does being a mother cost? As Reshma Saujani explains in this poignant video below, we can't continue this facade. If you want to understand the lifetime value of childbirth vs childcare please send a DM with your email address for a one pager. The results will make you question how the very act our survival as a species depends on, is more costly than we can afford. #maternityleave #gender #discrimination #equalpay #paygap #childcare

At the heart of a Conscious workplace is the tenet that we are all equal in our humanity and therefore equity is a top line value. How equitable is your business's treatment of mothers? And how equitably do your managers treat flexible working hours when applied to a mother's work needs? It seems a policy doesn't really exist and agreements are dependent on individuals' views, which can vary from manager to manager, even when the job ad says 'flexible working hours'. #workingmothers #consciousleadership #equalitydiversityandinclusion #womenatwork #leadership #feminism #equality #equity

Just today, in a Fifth Trimester speaking engagement, I talked about how important it is to bust out of our "bubbles of normal" -- the sense that we have in our workplaces, industries, and country about How Things Should Be for working parents. As soon as you connect with someone outside of that bubble and learn that their normal is NOT your normal -- that we deserve more support, much! -- we can all make progress together. That was just the idea behind this brilliant private/public working event, "Exploring Global Strategies to Support Families with Young Children," dreamed up by Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Amira Choueiki Boland and their team at the White House's United States Digital Service, and proudly co-hosted by The Commonwealth Fund and Chamber of Mothers (with my beloved colleagues, Erin Erenberg, Deshi Singh, Ashlee Palmieri, and Raena Boston). Now, here's the big output doc of recommendations that can and should get American parents out of our bubbles of normal to see how paid leave, maternal mental health support, healthier birth, child care are working -- really working! -- in other countries whose models we can adapt and employ. There are SO many great programs here. Please, check them out! PS: My table's idea: What if, in addition to disability leave and bonding leave, our U.S. family leave standards included 2 weeks specifically for mental health leave? Let's normalize that!

Explore the joys and challenges of modern fatherhood in my latest blog post! Discover strategies for redefining traditional roles, prioritizing family time, and advocating for policy changes to strengthen bonds with your children. https://lnkd.in/di43Snjb #Fatherhood #Parenting #FamilyBonding

New parenthood can be isolating, but it doesn't have to be! ⛅ Could "baby happy hour" be the solution we've all been waiting for? 🍹 Read the full story below: https://lnkd.in/eeXpdkxu #parentingtips #parentingsupport #parentingadvice #parentingcoach #ParentingExpert #parentinghelp #parentcoach

In the last of my series of posts about the 10 most important questions to ask yourself before going on maternity leave – today I share the final 4️⃣ questions. 1️⃣ What are the financial implications of parenthood for my family as a unit? How do we want to balance the short- medium- and long-term impact? 2️⃣ Who will be the primary carer for my child/ children and what will the balance of caregiving be? How will I share parenting and home responsibilities, who with, and what conversations do I need to have to make this happen? 3️⃣ How would I feel about missing work on account of taking time off to look after my child? And vice versa? 4️⃣ What type of role model do I want to be for my child? So there you have it... 🔟 questions to consider and reflect on as you are on your journey to #motherhood. I’ve coached many women for who the reality of life as a #workingparent is often very different to the idyllic vision society sells us. Becoming a mother often strips women of their identity. It’s really important to know you can be a good mum and a human with your own needs, goals and aspirations. Share your experiences below. Did #maternityleave help you to get more understanding of who you are and what you want?

Can one ever grow tired of saying the same thing over and over again??! Yes. The answer is a resounding yes. Especially when the numbers/statistics/just plain facts point to a downward trend towards no improvement. Well…here I go again. Tirelessly. Once again saying - no one is coming to save us mothers. Grab some fabric, needle and thread, take a breath and get working on your own cape. No one is coming to save you. Or me. Or us. We must take action and implement strategy to save ourselves, our families and our livelihoods. One step at a time. Founding Cowo & Crèche is my first step. What’s yours? #childcarecrisis #betterbusiness #bettertogether #startuplife #alexandriava #northernvirginia #momsinbusiness