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World's Greatest Boss222. What to Do When an Employee Has a Baby: A Guide for Managers with Lori Mihalich-LevinIn this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, I sit down with Lori Mihalich-Levin, healthcare attorney and founder of Mindful Return, to unpack one of the most emotionally charged and operationally challenging moments for managers: when an employee becomes a parent.We break down the real reason why one in three women don’t return to work after maternity leave—and what managers can do to create a supportive, retention-focused approach to parental leave transitions. Lori shares her four-part framework for managers, practical communication tips, and a powerful mindset shift that reframes parental leave from disruption to leader...2025-04-1529 min
Work From The Inside Out270: Empowering Working Parents with Lori Mihalich-LevinIn this episode, I revisit my interview with Lori Mihalich-Levin in honor of National Working Moms Day. We explore Lori’s remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a healthcare policy lawyer and founder of Mindful Return, an organization providing critical support to parents transitioning back to work after parental leave. Through programs like e-courses, employer initiatives, and international chapters, Mindful Return has made a significant impact on working parents worldwide.Lori shares her personal and professional experiences, emphasizing her passion for public policy, healthcare, and advocating for women’s leadership. She offers valuable advice on inte...2025-03-1244 min
Parents At Work58: Mayor Muriel BowserJoin Lori and Jason for this special episode as they welcome the Mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser. A public servant for many years prior to becoming a mother, Mayor Bowser offers valuable insights into balancing life as a high-profile working mom. She shares how she incorporates her daughter into her official duties, how motherhood has enhanced her negotiation skills, and more.2024-06-1727 min
Intentional Therapist: Putting You In Your ScheduleThriving in Our Parenting and Professional Roles: A Conversation with Lori Mihalich-Levin and Arianna TaboadaMany women at some point in their careers will experience the major milestone of becoming a mother. It's a life-changing experience, yet how often do we talk about how this transition impacts our work?In this month's episode of Thrivival 101 we were so pleased to speak with Lori Mihalich-Levin and Arianna Taboada about the work they do to help parents thrive in both their parenting and professional lives. Lori shares some of her own challenging experiences as a new working parent and how this led to her creation of Mindful Return, an organization supporting parents in their...2024-06-0645 minParents At Work57: Moms Who Serve as General CounselLori and Jason are back with an engaging episode, featuring conversations with parents who are not only attorneys but serve as general counsel for major organizations. This week, they welcome LaTanya Langley (Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal Care), alongside Betsy Philpott (Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the Washington Nationals). Tune in to hear how they blend their parenting roles with their demanding careers, ways to enhance support systems for working parents, and insights from their personal journeys, offering advice they wish they had known as they navigated parenthood and professional...2024-05-1340 min
Branding Room Only with Paula T. EdgarHow Parenthood Shifts Your Personal Brand in the Workplace with Lori Mihalich-LevinHaving a child impacts you not just personally but professionally.As an expecting or new parent, you have access to plenty of information about planning for and taking care of your child. And you’ve probably heard that you’re not the same person after their arrival. But there’s still something that gets left out of the conversation too often.After having two sons, Lori Mihalich-Levin knew there was a missing piece--something essential to the identity of new parents: how do you shift from child-free employee to working parent? Now, she helps moms and dads...2024-03-0552 min
Bringing the Human back to Human Resources161. Mindful Return: How to Plan and Navigate a Successful Return to Work After Baby (feat. Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD)Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is also the Co-Chair of the inaugural DC Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). Lori is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 10 and 12) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.
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Sales Game Changers | Tips from Successful Sales LeadersReturn to Work Strategies for Women in Sales After Giving Birth with Lori Mihalich-Levin and Rebecca KweiThis is episode 644. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder of Mindful Return, and Rebecca Kwei, sales leader at Phathom Pharmaceuticals. The interview was conducted by Gina Stracuzzi, IES Women in Sales Program Director. Read more about the PWISE designation and program here. LORI'S ADVICE: "For em...2024-01-0834 min
The Future Is Bright PodcastEp #29 Parenthood, Career, & Marriage with Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin“We are both keeper-in-touchers,” says Jason Levin, author of the book Relationships to Infinity, which studies the art and science of keeping in touch. He and his wife Lori Mihalich-Levin first met on September 11, 2001 in France and stayed in contact as Lori built her law career and Jason built a career which includes his current role as a keynote speaker, trainer and business development coach at Ready, Set, Launch. This practice of keeping in touch has carried over into their married life as well. In a conversation at the kitchen sink, having put their two young sons to bed, Lori...2023-11-2838 minThe Future Is Bright PodcastEp #29 Parenthood, Career, & Marriage with Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin“We are both keeper-in-touchers,” says Jason Levin, author of the book Relationships to Infinity, which studies the art and science of keeping in touch. He and his wife Lori Mihalich-Levin first met on September 11, 2001 in France and stayed in contact as Lori built her law career and Jason built a career which includes his current role as a keynote speaker, trainer and business development coach at Ready, Set, Launch. This practice of keeping in touch has carried over into their married life as well. In a conversation at the kitchen sink, having put their two young sons to bed, Lori...2023-11-2838 min
Agency Nation RadioMindful Matters: Navigating Parenting and Workplace Success with Lori Mihalich-LevinOn this episode of Agency Nation Radio Podcast, we explore the intersection of parenthood and professional growth with Lori Mihalich-Levin, the founder of Mindful Return. Lori shares insights, challenging stereotypes and offering practical strategies for both working parents and leaders seeking to foster a more supportive work environment for employees at every stage in life.
Guest hosts Jana Foster, owner of Nevada Insurance Agency Co. and Jesse Konold, partner at BridgeMark Insurance Solutions in South Dakota experienced many parallels in life. The fast friends served the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee while raising young families and moving into agency owne...2023-11-2246 minParents At Work56: Moms in FinanceThis week, Lori and Jason return with the second installment of their discussion with parents in finance. They are joined by guests Amie Patel (Partner at Elevar Equity) and Millie Schild (Managing Director, Corporate Banking at Truist Corporate and Investment Bank). In this episode, the guests delve into their experiences with varied maternity leave policies, express appreciation for backup childcare, and bond over shared feelings of mom-guilt related to their career journeys.For more information on Aura, the digital security app mentioned in this episode, click here.2023-11-2047 minParents At Work55: Dads in FinanceParents At Work is back for a new season as Lori and Jason kick off a two-part conversation with parents in finance. In this episode, guests Rahul Buxani (Managing Director of FinTech and Climate Finance at KBW, a Stifel Company) and Shahed Amanullah (Managing Director at Frost Capital) highlight the evolving landscape of work-life balance within the sector, the benefits of exposing their children to the working world, as well as the skills they've gained from parenthood that have been beneficial to their careers.2023-11-0649 min
Previa Alliance PodcastInterview with Lori Mihalich-Levin: Return to Work MindfullyEver been anxious about revealing your pregnancy to your manager? Are you juggling with the task of reintegrating work, childcare, and household duties all at once? Enter Lori from Mindful Return, a beacon of wisdom for moms transitioning back to work. Lori's personal journey led her to develop Mindful Return when she struggled to find resources during her maternity leave. Her insights on when and how to make that pregnancy announcement professionally, without attaching an apology, and knowledge on workplace rights and accommodations are nuggets of wisdom we could all use.Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes...2023-07-1743 minParents At Work54: Moms in Professional DevelopmentLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to bring you the second in their two-part series of interviews with moms and dads in professional development! Today, Lori and Jason are happy to welcome two wonderful moms in professional development, Aisha Greene and Stephanie Felder, to share their stories.Aisha is the Director of Attorney Development and Training at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. She oversees firm professional development programming, including the formal assignment systems, partner and associate mentoring programs, upward and downward attorney performance evaluations, diversity programs, pro bono and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and all f...2023-05-1847 minParents At Work53: Dads in Professional DevelopmentLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are so excited to introduce a new set of interviews with moms and dads in professional development. Lori and Jason are thrilled to welcome Joshua Troy and Neil Dennis to today’s podcast! Neil and Josh are both amazing dads in professional development.Josh Troy is the Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, where he engages with attorneys and staff to ensure their professional and personal success. Josh is a proud parent of two daughters, one almost six years old and the other four, who were excited to...2023-05-1146 minParents At Work52: Moms in Real EstateLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second part of their two-part series of episodes with moms and dads working in real estate!Today, Lori and Jason are excited to introduce Eva Davis and Jennifer Eaby, who are both amazing moms working in real estate.Jen Eaby is a realtor in the north suburbs of Atlanta. She has been in the real estate industry for nine years. She loves house shopping with clients, staging her listings for sale, and making friends with her clients. She and her husband, Joel, have been married for 19...2023-04-2842 minParents At Work51: Dads in Real EstateLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to begin a new segment talking to moms and dads working in real estate!Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to introduce two wonderful dads in real estate, Paul Benshoof and Corey Lee!Corey Lee is the Principal of Residential Growth Properties LLC, a real estate investment brokerage in Washington DC. He has been actively involved in the real estate industry for nearly 25 years, and his company focuses on helping property owners unlock the value of their properties through zoning, entitlement, and redevelopment. He works closely with his...2023-04-2143 min
The Paytient PodcastSupporting Parents Returning from Leave with Lori Mihalich-Levin of Mindful ReturnIn this episode, we're having the important conversation on the personal and professional identity transition to working parenthood and how benefits that help the transition set new parents up for future processional success.Coming back to work after having a baby can feel like returning to a world that has stayed the same while yours has changed massively. While the disruption is real, parents ultimately develop the character traits and skills that make outstanding leaders.As a lawyer, mom, author, and entrepreneur, Lori Mihalich-Levin, Esq. has experience to share. She created Mindful Return to better...2023-04-1027 min
The Justice PodcastParental Leave and Business Management | Lori Mihalich-Levin [Health]Lori Mihalich-Levin is an author, host of the Parents at Work Podcast, and the CEO and founder of Mindful Return. Prior to her work in advocating for parental leave and working parents, Lori was a practicing attorney working in the health care space. In this episode we talk about how working parents can approach work-life balance and how employers should consider employees with children and other special concerns. We end the conversation discussing how legislators might govern these employee-employer relationships.
This podcast isn't financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we...2023-04-0528 minParents At Work50: Dads in ConsultingLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second episode in the series of interviews with parents in the consulting world!Today, Lori and Jason are excited to talk with two awesome consulting dads, Jonathan Milde, and Daniel Baldor!Jonathan Milde is a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he is a core member of the technology and digital advantage transactions and integrations and industrial goods practice areas. He also has significant experience with health care, consumer goods, and retail clients. Jonathan lives in Maryland and has been married to Bess...2023-03-1532 minParents At Work49: Moms in ConsultingLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are excited to be back after several months of hiatus! They kick things off again by focusing on moms and dads in the consulting world. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason talk to two fantastic consulting moms, Elizabeth Lapetina and Brooke Weddle. Liz Lapetina is a Managing Director with Deloitte Consulting, focused on healthcare operations and business transformation. She has experience working with PBMs and health plans on new business model launches, business transformations, consumer experience and strategy, and performance improvement initiatives. She is also involved in...2023-02-2848 min
Working MamaEp. 18 - Returning to Work After Baby; Interview with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JDAbout Lori:
Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, and Thrive Global.https://www.mindfulreturn.com/99-questions/
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On Record PRNavigating the Back-to-Work Transition for New Parents with Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful ReturnIn this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Lori Mihalich-Levin, attorney and CEO of Mindful Return, to discuss navigating the back-to-work transition from parental leave. Learn More Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice...2022-12-0520 min
Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian Roberts#117 Lori Mihalich-Levin | How to navigate parenthood in the workplace
Are you a working parent? Struggling with confidence after returning to work? Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder and CEO of mindful return and author of the book “Back to work after baby”, highlights the additional, career-critical skills that we acquire through parenthood, and how these skills can make us better leaders.
Lori discusses the importance of employers not making assumptions about what a person may feel capable of once they have returned to work, as well as normalising conversations about how one may be feeling. Moreover, offering parental leave in a gender-neutral way helps to emphasise the humanity of taki...2022-10-2430 min
Work From The Inside Out195: Empowering Working Parents with Lori Mihalich-LevinAfter returning to a full-time law practice from maternity leave, Lori Mihalich-Levin discovered that she did not have the resources she needed to manage her life in the ways she wanted. Once her second child was born, her stress multiplied. Lori decided to do something about it and help other parents who had many of the same issues. She created Mindful Return to help parents transition back to work after parental leave. Mindful Return offers a multitude of resources for new working parents, including e-courses, programs that employers can offer to their employees, and chapters based in the US...2022-09-2851 min
Soul Inspiring BusinessEp 49: How to Mindfully Return to the Workforce After Baby With Lori Mihalich-LevinAre you a new parent about to return to the workforce after baby? Or, are you looking for better ways of balancing self-care with work and home responsibilities? Lori Mihalich-Levin is the founder of Mindful Return, a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Through her online courses, she’s helped thousands of parents return to the workplace, as well as assisting companies in retaining valuable employees. What can we learn from Lori’s teachings? There’s a mindful mindset that needs to be adopted and navigation of the ‘ret...2022-09-2045 min
The Lawyer's EdgeLori Mihalich-Levin | Parents at Work: Navigating a Return to the Law After BabyLori Mihalich-Levin is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Return, a movement that helps new parents navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood. Currently, 92 employers offer the Mindful Return program to support employees in their transition to working parenthood. Additionally, Lori is the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave and created the Mindful Return Maternity Leave E-Course. She also co-hosts the Parents At Work podcast and is a healthcare lawyer in private practice at her own firm, The GME Group, PLLC. Lori’s thought leadership on...2022-09-1538 minParents At Work48: Dads in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Part 2In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk to another amazing dad who is a professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)! Juan Otero serves as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Comcast Corporation, where he leads DE&I initiatives across Comcast NBC Universal, focusing specifically on governance, public policy, and strategic employee engagement. His responsibilities include the oversight of DE&I analytics; organizational alignment on the company’s public policy positions with DE&I implications; broad activation of employee resource groups and related volunteerism platforms; and development of targ...2022-09-0631 min
Hustle & Grace with Hilary Sutton: A Work/Life Balance PodcastBack to Work After Baby with Lori Mihalich-Levin of Mindful ReturnLori Mihalich-Levin, author of Back to Work After Baby, is the premiere expert on taking a thoughtful parental leave and making the transition back to work as positive as possible. Hilary peppers Lori with questions about maximizing the opportunity to return to work after baby, going from one kid to two, the challenges of FOMO, and combatting mom guilt. Lori also shares how she went from a lawyer to leading an international movement that she birthed out of necesity. This episode is brought to you by the free mini eBook: 12 Little Hacks for the Mindful Creative 2022-08-3028 minParents At Work47: Dads in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Part 1Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with the second of their series of episodes featuring moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals.In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason are excited to talk to the fabulous dad, Ken Imo! Ken Imo is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Adobe. He is an accomplished executive, author, lawyer, and U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps veteran who promotes organizational change through diversity, equity and inclusion, and other strategic human capital initiatives.Ken is a...2022-08-2340 minParents At Work46: Moms in Diversity, Equity, and InclusionLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in specific industries, sectors, or roles. In this series, they will be interviewing moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals.Today Lori and Jason are excited to interview two amazing moms, Kamillah Knight and Jaya Saxena! Kamillah Knight is a change superhero! She strives to change how people interact with their environment, including their physical environment and those around them. Currently, Kamillah is a Senior Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Danaher’s Water Quality Plat...2022-06-2245 min
Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt85. Leading Through Maternity Leave with Lori Mihalich-LevinWelcoming a child into our family turns our world upside down. It can be a lonely and very challenging time. Our guest today, Lori Mihalich-Levin, talks about how the birth of her two sons turned her world upside down and left her in a spiral of both chaos and beauty. She searched for support for getting through this time, but could not find any…so she created them. Working with thousands of working caregivers and those who employ them, she makes this transitional time one that enables leaders to not just survive, but to grow, thrive...2022-06-0837 min
Survive HROrganizational Do's and Don'ts - Associates Returning to Work After Parental Leave With Lori Mihalich-LevinThis week we are joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin to talk about organizational do's and don'ts when it comes to how to handle parents' return to work after parental leave. She gives great insight into how to be an understanding and empathetic manager while also continuing to have high performing employees.
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Lori K. Mihalich-Levin, Esq., believes in empowering working parents. She is the CE...2022-05-2530 minParents At Work45: Division of Household Labor – Part 2 with Sergio RosarioLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin continue with their two-part series on an issue that working parents in all careers, roles, and industries struggle with: how household labor gets divided. In the second part of this series, Lori and Jason are excited to have an amazing dad, Sergio Rosario, joining them to carry on the conversation about the important, emotionally-charged, and controversial topic of who does what in the home! Sergio was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Nine years ago, his life and work brought him to Virginia. He met his beautiful wife, also from Pu...2022-05-1746 minParents At Work44: Division of Household Labor – Part 1 with Eve RodskyIn this episode, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin took a detour from their usual pattern of interviewing moms and dads in different industries and sectors to discuss an issue that all working parents struggle with - how household labor gets divided. They have created a two-part series of special guests to dive into this important, juicy, and emotionally-charged topic! Today, Lori and Jason are delighted to welcome Eve Rodsky to the podcast. Eve is a mom and a working parent celebrity. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution fo...2022-05-1650 minParents At Work43: Dads in Executive SearchLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin continue with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in different industries and sectors. In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason focus on the narrow yet important niche of dads in executive search and interview the dynamic dads, Julian Ha and Patrick Gray! Julian has been an Executive Search Consultant for more than fifteen years. He is a former corporate attorney, venture capitalist, and investment banker. He is a partner with Heidrick & Struggles, based in Washington DC, and a member of the firm’s CEO and Board practice. He lea...2022-05-0543 min
PeopleFirst! with Morag BarrettParenthood & Work: A Mindful Approach with Lori Mihalich-LevinWelcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!So, sit back, and grab a coffee as Morag and Lori Mihalich-Levin discuss parenthood and...2022-05-0225 min
Mindful Social BusinessReturning to the workplace? Lori Mihalich-Levin on a mindful approachWhether you are going back into the office or the workplace after parental leave from work, from caring for a loved one, or because of the pandemic, how can you put your best foot forward and integrate without losing yourself in the process?
My guest this week, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD believes in empowering working parents, and in the coming months, many of us are heading back into the office for the first time in a while. How can we as leaders help everyone during this transitional time? Learn more about Lori on the blog.
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The Law EntrepreneurFinding Your Mindful Return with Lori Mihalich-LevinToday, my guest is Lori Mihalich-Levin. Laurie is an attorney who, as she likes to say, practices law as a side gig. She's a solo practitioner and also the founder of called Mindful Return. This is a really interesting business organization, course, book, and blog, all about the issues regarding the return to the workplace of parents after parental leave and that more transient dynamic that is associated with going on parental leave. It's a fascinating discussion, I think she's hit on something that is really important in the workplace and is certain to grow by leaps and bounds...2022-03-2838 min
Mama Work It PodcastReturning Back to Work After Baby for Working Moms with Lori Mihalich-LevinAre you currently expecting or on maternity leave and planning to go back to work post birth? How can you find support with new challenges in work and personal life balance?Listen to find out the strategies you need so returning back to work doesn’t feel so hard for you as a working mom.Our guest, Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO and founder of Mindful Return is the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She helps wo...2022-03-0930 minParents At Work42: Moms in Executive SearchLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are happy to be back after a winter hiatus! In this episode of Parents at Work, they pick up on their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in various industries and sectors.Today, Lori and Jason talk to two inspiring moms, Christina Cary and Debbie Tang, both professionals in executive search. Christina is a partner at Heidrick & Struggles. Her search work focuses on functional roles in human resources, including CHRO, CPO, divisional and regional heads of HR, and centers of excellence leaders in talent management, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR...2022-03-0845 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFixing the leaking pipeline | S.1 E. 35 with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD.Fixing the talent leaking pipeline. 1/3 of women in the US do not return to work after having a baby. In other countries the percentage is up to 80%. We look today at the social angle of a sustainable work place with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD.
Lori believes in inspiring and empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a heal...2022-02-2821 min
Brave New Girls - Well Beings, Well PlanetKickstarting a mindful return to work with Lori Mihalich-LevinThe first in our International Women's Impact Project series- exploring how women are positively impacting the world and the courage it takes to do so. Be inspired to appreciate the impact you are making in your own way.This week’s guest is Lori Mihalich-Levin, healthcare lawyer & CEO of Mindful Return, which focuses on transition back to work after parental leave, work-life integration & mindfulness for busy professionals. She’s the author of Back to Work After Baby & host of Parents at Work podcast. Growing up in a family where domestic violence, alcohol & depression were the norm...2022-01-0432 min
Madam PolicyLori Mihalich-Levin: Empowering New Parents & Changing the Workplace CultureReturning to work after having children opened Lori Mihalich-Levin’s eyes to the complexity of returning to work and the need for resources to ease that transition—for new parents and employers. Filling that void, Lori authored the bestselling book Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave; co-hosts the Parents at Work Podcast, and founded Mindful Return—a movement that helps new parents navigate parenthood and the return to work after parental leave. Join hosts Dee Martin and Yasmin Nelson as they dive into what drives Lori’s passion to empower...2021-12-2035 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierLori Mihalich-LevinLori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in inspiring and empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 8 and 10) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, Fortune, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post.Lori is the author of Back to Work After...2021-12-201h 02
The JabotHelping New Parents Return to the Office -- The Legal Profession Can Do Better with Lori Mihalich-LevinThe transition to parenthood is not easy if you belong in the legal industry. How to survive working as a parent? Kathryn speaks with Lori Mihalich-Levin, a health care lawyer in private practice at her firm. She is the founder of The Mindful Return, a platform that helps parents in planning a radiant, empowered, and smooth return from leave. Lori shares her reason for entering law school and the twist and turns in her career. Being a mother of two was not easy for her. However, she will discuss how it brought her to conceptualize her passion...2021-12-1725 minParents At Work41: CEO DadsIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin continue with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in various professional roles. Today, Lori and Jason talk to two amazing CEO dads, Bob Spagnoletti and Charles Bonello. Bob serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Bar, and Charlie is the Co-founder and CEO of Vivvi, a provider of childcare and early education for children of all ages. The District of Columbia Bar is the largest integrated bar in the United States, with over 110,000 members practicing in fifty states an...2021-12-0747 min
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary WealthEp. 34: Lori Mihalich-LevinIn this episode: Lori Mihalich-LevinGuest Bio: Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 8 and 10) and is a health care lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington P...2021-11-1735 minParents At Work40: CEO MomsLori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back after taking a break to take an 8,153-mile car trip across the country! In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori and Jason interview Christian Nunes and Radhika Patil, two inspiring CEO moms. Christian Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW, is the National President of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She has been the National President since August 2020. Before that, she was appointed Vice President by the board in May 2019. Christian is the second African American president in the organization’s history, the youngest person of color, and the youngest president of t...2021-11-1245 min
Sustainable Ambition38. On Parenthood+Work & Mindful Returns with Lori Mihalich-LevinI was thrilled to be joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder and CEO of Mindful Return, to talk about parenthood+work and helping parents navigate this stage in life and career. Lori champions parents having a more mindful return back to the office after welcoming a baby and offers an e-course that supports parents through the transition. And, her research shows that it delivers results!In the conversation, we talk about the role of work during this stage in life, how work and life enrich each other, and how being a parent makes us better professionals. Lori shares...2021-11-1150 min
Law Life Balance#16: Back To Work After Baby: Returning To Work Mindfully - with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JDFirstly, I'm sorry this episode is a little bit late this week. Well, actually, I'm not sorry at all - I'm on holiday and having a lovely time so I decided to release it later. But I've found some time to do it so here you go! Please also excuse the audio quality change towards the end, Zoom crashed and failed to recognise my microphone - it's just a bit of a week for this one!
On the podcast this week is wonder-woman herself, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD. Lori believes in inspiring and empowering working parents. She...2021-10-0542 minParents At Work39: Fundraising DadsIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin interview Mark Versen and Dale Wright. Mark is the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of the Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc. In 2020, he set a record for total annual fundraising by hitting $7 Million including the largest gift in Lutheran Family Services history of the 128 years of $3 Million while surpassing 22% growth in total number of donors. Mark is a seasoned professional with experience in private and public higher education institutions and executive leadership in the health and human services non-profit sector. He’s a firm believer that philanthropy ch...2021-08-1339 minParents At Work38: Moms in FundraisingIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin interview two amazing working moms who are leaders in the fundraising profession, Pradnya Haldipur and Kara Barnes. Pradnya Haldipur is the Vice President of Development at Code.org, where she leads fundraising and philanthropic strategy. She has more than 24 years of development and management experience in a myriad of national and international settings. She went to Code.org with experience from prestigious academic medical institutions such as Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC, Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, and Boston Chi...2021-08-0339 min
Parents At Work37: Moms in Government Relations + Public Affairs, Part IIIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin interview Jewelyn Cosgrove, a government affairs professional in Washington D.C. Jewelyn currently serves Melwood, a 501(c)(3) organization serving people with disabilities, as the Vice President of government relations, bringing with her 15 years of experience in public policy, lobbying, and advocacy. Outside of work, Jewelyn is passionate about elevating the needs of mothers and families and serves as the treasurer of Raising Our Future Political Action Committee, a PAC that’s aimed at electing congressional candidates that prioritize the needs of families. Jewelyn’s work has b...2021-06-0334 min
Parents At Work36: Dads in Government Relations + Public AffairsIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin interview two working dads who work in government relations: Clif Porter and Jeff McNichols. Clif is the Senior Vice President of government relations at the American Healthcare Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), which represents more than 14,000 for-and not-for-profit nursing homes, assisted living residences, and facilities for the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has been married for 31 years and has three children (Chanel, 28, Christian, 25, and Clifton, 22). He has served in various leadership positions within his loc...2021-05-1339 min
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow Big Law is Failing New Parents (And Why It Matters) featuring Lori Mihalich-LevinLori Mihalich-Levin believes that parenthood can make a person a better employee. Parenting entails time management, project management, multitasking, prioritizing and budgeting, to name a few things. When Lori was on maternity leave from her role as a medical reimbursement attorney, Lori created Mindful Return out of sheer desperation. After being unable to find resources to assist a parent into being a new parent and this change in their identity, Lori created the program to assist the new parent with this transition. Employers are able to offer the program to their employees as a benefit when they are...2021-05-1323 min
Parents At Work35: Moms in Government Relations + Public Affairs, Part IIn this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin interview Nedra Pickler. Nedra is a partner at the global public affairs firm, Finsbury Glover Hering, where she advises clients on communications strategy, including crisis communications, reputation management, thought leadership, and brand awareness. She brings deep perspective from inside the media after 17 years at The Associated Press and as a commentator on television and radio. Nedra covered the George W. Bush and Barack Obama presidencies, and the 2004 and 2008 presidential campaigns. Nedra is a single mother to two amazing young boys and has successfully managed to t...2021-05-0724 minParents At Work34: Welcome Our New Parents at Work Co-Host!In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori welcomes to the podcast her husband and new co-host, Jason Levin, MBA. Jason is the founder of Ready Set Launch, LLC where he helps organizations, professional associations, executives and lawyers with career transition and business development needs through outplacement, individual coaching, training and webinars. Jason comes on as a guest to share his own experience with parenting (during a pandemic!) while also holding down a job and working for himself in his own business. Jason shares some empowering and actionable tips on everything from how to thrive at working f...2021-03-3020 min
The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for Introverts#52: Business After Babies : Lori Mihalich-Levin Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs. In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, I speak with the CEO & Founder of, Mindful Return, Lori Mihalich Levin. How did you feel returning to work after having your children? For Lisa, returning back to work after her children was challenging. When she looked around for support, she couldn't find anything that woul...2021-03-0430 minParents At Work33: An Interview with Podcast Founder Tom SpiggleBeing a working parent can be a long and intimidating journey, but we are fortunate to live in a time when there is an array of resources to support you on your path. Today’s guest is none other than Tom Spiggle, founder of the Parents at Work Podcast and Spiggle Law, an employment law firm. Co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin interviews Tom about his inspiration for starting the podcast, as well as his own personal journey as a working parent. Join Lori and Tom in this conversation for tips on how to navigate your working parent jo...2020-12-2925 min
Better Monday podcastEpisode #13: Returning work after parental leave with Lori Mihalich-LevinOn the thirteenth episode of Better Monday podcast Milla Heikkilä and Lori Mihalich-Levin talk about the challenges facing especially new parents when returning work after parental leave.
Lori herself is a mother of two. She went through a struggle when she got back from maternity leave. She is a lawyer by profession, but she also helps new parents to adjust to the new situation with her company called Mindful Return.2020-12-2128 min
Psychologists Off the Clock174. How to Work and Parent Mindfully with Lori Mihalich-LevinWorking parenthood is hard, and even the most Instagram-perfect parents and professionals have their fair share of tears, overwhelm, guilt, and anxiety. Though there are no simple solutions, learning how to work and parent more mindfully can help you build greater success and have more joy. Join our conversation with Lori Mihalich-Levin, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, founder of Mindful Return, and Working Mother Magazine's “working mama guru.” Lori talks with co-host Yael about the ins and outs of mindful working parenthood. When you tune in, you'l...2020-12-0256 min
The Next Big ThingCan Parents Really Have it All? Exploring the Future of Parental Leave (and Return) with Lori Mihalich-Levin of Mindful ReturnDid you know that only two-thirds of parents end up returning to work after having a child? Up until now, this taboo conversation hasn't been truly addressed and reframed. Enter Lori Mihalich-Levin from Mindful Return, a company aiming to abolish the stigma and evolve the conversation around returning back to work. Even if you're not a parent, you'll find value from Lori's abundance of research and thought-provoking vision for parents in the future.
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Questions? Feedback...2020-11-2542 minParents At Work32: Engineer DadsIn today’s episode, Tom Spiggle and Lori Mihalich-Levin interview two engineer dads about their experience as working parents. We are joined by Matt Jensen, Business Owner and Senior Project Manager at Kimley-Horn, who has been an engineer manager and structural design specialist for over 20 years. We were also joined by Paul Andrukonis, Director of Personalization for Citi’s US Consumer Digital organization. Both dads share what it’s like to be a parent in the engineering field, as well as the cultural shifts that have been happening in the workplace. They discuss the importance of empathy and how...2020-11-1939 min
Parents At Work31: Engineer MomsWhat is it like to be a mom in a field where only 15% of practitioners are women? In this episode of the Parents at Work Podcast, we interview Dhruva Lahon and Victoria Hills, who share what it’s like to be working mom engineers. They talk about the experience of being managed, of managing others, and of parenting during COVID. They also share how they found supports in this male-dominated field, along with how they leaned on family and friends and adopted flexible hours. Join Tom Spiggle and Lori Mihalich-Levin in this knowledge-filled and inspiring conversation. Show H...2020-11-1743 min
Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, Helping you create a profitable, sustainable law firm you loveLori Mihalich-Levin | Making a Mindful Return from Maternity LeaveOn this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, we speak with Lori Mihalich-Levin. Lori is a healthcare lawyer, partner in a large global law firm, the Founder and CEO of Mindful Return, and the author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave. Called a working mama guru by Working Mother Magazine, Lori is committed to promoting women’s equality and leadership throughout her career.Lori says, “After my second maternity leave, I went back to work, and it was just a mess. I found...2020-11-0450 min
Mom Life and Law4. Activating Your Strength to Fill a Need with Lori Mihalich-LevinLori Mihalich-Levin is a lawyer, mom of two boys, author, and entrepreneur. Lori believes you don't have to choose between being a good mother and building your career. She lives by example.Her company, Mindful Return helps parents develop strategies and tools to return to work and thrive after parental leave. Yes, even during COVID-19! She shares her story and how she struggled with the demands of motherhood and her legal career. She saw a need and decided to do something about it. She used her strength as an activator to launch her course, which has improved...2020-10-2737 min
Big Careers, Small ChildrenLori Mihalich-Levin - Returning to Work Mindfully & Tips to Deal With Important Life TransitionsOur guest this week is Lori Mihalich-Levin, a US-based lawyer, author, and the founder of Mindful Return, which supports parents on their return to work after having children. When Lori Mihalich-Levin returned to work as a lawyer after having her second child, the stresses of her job combined with the demands of taking care of a baby and a toddler initially proved overwhelming. Determined to channel her experience into something positive, she created Mindful Return to help other parents transition back to work more smoothly. In this week's episode, Lori explains how...2020-10-1335 min
Parents At Work30: Mental Health DadsBeing a working parent looks different for every career, every family, and every parent. In today’s episode, Robin Smith, licensed marriage and family therapist shares his experience as a working dad in the mental health field. He shares wise insights, including the self-inflected pressure that can occur as a parent from having heightened awareness as a mental health professional, the shifts happening due to COVID-19, what it looks like to have grace and compassion for yourself and your children, and the many elements of being self-employed. Join Tom Spiggle and Lori Mihalich-Levin in this interview for incredible insight an...2020-09-1142 min
Leading with HealthLori Mihalich-Levin on Residency Program FundingHow are medical residencies funded? What happens when residents become parents? Lori Mihalich-Levin gives us the scoop! Full show notes here: https://michellemarketingstrategies.com/lori-mihalich-levin-on-residency-program-funding/ You can email me at jennifer@michellemarketingstrategies.com, tweet me @MMSJennifer or find me on Instagram @LeadingwithHealth. And if you haven't already, stop by my site and download your free copy of 100 Quotes from Women in Healthcare.2020-08-1931 min
Leading with HealthLori Mihalich-Levin on Residency Program FundingHow are medical residencies funded? What happens when residents become parents? Lori Mihalich-Levin gives us the scoop! Full show notes here: https://michellemarketingstrategies.com/lori-mihalich-levin-on-residency-program-funding/ You can email me at jennifer@michellemarketingstrategies.com, tweet me @MMSJennifer or find me on Instagram @LeadingwithHealth. And if you haven't already, stop by my site and download your free copy of 100 Quotes from Women in Healthcare.2020-08-1931 min