Episodes
Aug. 27, 2024
Empathy in Leadership: Lessons from Parenthood
In this eye-opening bonus episode, Donald Knight II, a seasoned HR leader and father, shares his journey of balancing parenthood and professional life. From his evolving perspective on parental leave to innovative approaches ...
Aug. 13, 2024
Parenting, Careers, & Purpose: Insights from Priya and Paul
Join Priya Krishnan and Paul Sullivan in a special bonus episode of The Work-Life Equation podcast. In this episode, they welcome Kanika Chadda-Gupta, host of That's Total Mom Sense, as she interviews Priya and Paul about the...
July 30, 2024
The Economics of Early Childhood: Insights from a Nobel Prize Win
In this illuminating episode of The Work-Life Equation podcast, hosts Paul Sullivan and Priya Krishnan welcome Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor James Heckman from the University of Chicago. Professor Heckman shares ins...
July 16, 2024
Work-Life Integration: Creating Supportive Workplaces for Parents
Chief Diversity Officer and author Mita Mallick gets candid about the myths and biases holding back working parents in today's workplaces. Drawing from her bestselling book Reimagine and years of leadership experience, Mita d...
July 2, 2024
Navigating Caregiving and Careers: Insights from Working Moms
In this candid conversation, working moms Cassandra Williams and Aurore Joshi open up about the challenges and joys of navigating careers while juggling caregiving responsibilities. Cassandra, a first-generation college gradu...
June 18, 2024
The Five Resets: Harvard Physician's Insights on Stress & Balance
On this episode Priya and Paul are joined by Dr. Aditi Nerukar, a Harvard physician, nationally recognized stress expert, and author of the book Rewire Your Brain for Less Stress and More Joy. Dr. Nerukar shares invaluable in...
June 4, 2024
Be Well, Work Well: How Employees Can Thrive as Their Whole Selve
DeAnne Aussem, Managing Director and Wellbeing Leader at PwC, shares her inspiring journey as a female executive while navigating work, parenthood, and finding harmony across life's different spheres. DeAnne provides an insid...
May 21, 2024
Redefining Success: A Physician's Pursuit of Work-Life Balance
Dr. Ramon Jacobs-Shaw is redefining what it means to be a modern father and healthcare leader. From growing up in rural poverty to achieving dual board certifications in pediatrics and internal medicine at elite institutions,...
May 7, 2024
Balancing Career and Caregiving: A Parent’s Love Story
In this powerful episode, author Jessica Fein discusses her new memoir, Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, which chronicles her family's journey caring for their daughter Dalia, who was diagnosed wit...
April 23, 2024
Break Free From the Ladder: Forging Non-Linear Career Paths
In this insightful episode, leadership expert and author Jenna Fisher shares her inspiring journey and hard-won wisdom from over 20 years of helping women navigate the corporate ranks. Drawing from her bestselling book To the...
April 9, 2024
When to ‘Sway’: Practical Tips for Working Parents
Pulitzer-prize winning Wall Street Journal reporter and author Joann Lublin shares invaluable wisdom from her books Power Moms and Earning It which detail how executive mothers can thrive at the highest levels while navigatin...
March 26, 2024
Turning Talk into Action for Gender Equality
David Smith, a former Navy pilot who is now an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, shares eye-opening insights on achieving gender equity in the workplace and at home. Drawing from his own experiences ...
March 12, 2024
Work, Life, Family: Defining the Parenting Village
Dr. Dana Suskind, a trailblazing surgeon and researcher, has built a career on the profound impact that parent-child interactions have on children’s' brains. Drawing from cutting-edge science and her own inspirational life st...
Feb. 27, 2024
How one leader’s personal planning created workplace change
David Newson, founder of XNW Digital, is a seasoned professional who brings a unique perspective to the discussion of work-life integration and mindful leadership. With a successful career in marketing and a genuine commitmen...
July 25, 2023
Ep. 11: Roger Brown and Linda Mason
In this episode of The Work Life Equation podcast, co-founders Roger Brown and Linda Mason share the story of their incredible journey that inspired them to start Bright Horizons and revolutionize the child care industry. The...
July 11, 2023
Ep. 10: Lars Minns, Chief HR Officer, Mercedes-Benz
Do you want your employees to be happier and more productive? Are you looking for a solution to improve their work-life balance? Look no further. Join Christine Michel Carter, Priya Krishnan, and Lars Minns, CHRO of Mercedes-...
June 27, 2023
Ep. 9: Ariel Foxman, Writer & VP, Brand and Experience
Does this sound familiar? You want to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families, but you're not quite sure how. You may have been told to simply ignore differences and treat everyone the same, but that app...
June 13, 2023
Ep. 8: Swin Cash, Vice President of Basketball Operations
Do you want to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and become a game-changer in your male-dominated industry? Do you want to see diversity and gender equality thrive within your workplace? If so, we have the solution for ...
May 30, 2023
Ep. 7: Ann Shoket, CEO, The Li.st and Founder, New Power Media
Ann Shoket, founder of New Power Media and CEO of The Li.st, shares her inspiring journey of reinventing her career as an author and entrepreneur after her memorable career as Editor-in-Chief at Seventeen Magazine. In this ep...
May 17, 2023
Ep. 6: Minda Harts, Workplace & Equity Consultant
In this episode of The Work-Life Equation, Minda Harts shares her experience as a black woman in the corporate workplace and how she founded The Memo to help women of color advocate for themselves. The conversation digs deepe...
May 2, 2023
Ep. 5: Eve Rodsky, Author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Spac
Eve Rodsky was determined to lighten the unfair burden of domestic labor placed on women, but she never expected blueberries would be the catalyst of her movement. In this episode, you will: 1. Discover the significance of fa...
April 18, 2023
Ep 4: Paul Sullivan, Founder of the Company of Dads
Paul Sullivan, a former New York Times columnist, embarked on a quest to build the leading platform for Lead Dads, challenging the traditional notion of what defines being a father and parent. In this episode, you will learn ...
April 4, 2023
Ep 3: Alanah Odoms, Executive Director, ACLU of Louisiana
Lead with grace, dignity and compassion and empower the next generation to light the path for a brighter future. Alanah Odoms is the first Black woman to lead the ACLU of Louisiana in its 65 year history. She is a civil right...
March 22, 2023
Ep. 2: Deborah Cox, Grammy-Nominated Singer
Deborah Cox, a resilient mother of three, fearlessly jumps between the lily pads of opportunity to balance her own ambitions with her personal life as a mother and wife, despite the obstacles of a pandemic and the unexpected ...