<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dana is joined by Heather Powers, a corporate executive and founder who masterfully navigated the complexities of building a career while raising a family. Heather shares her candid journey from a small town in New Hampshire to the boardrooms of Washington D.C., revealing how the pandemic crystallized her mission to advocate for working mothers. We discuss the outdated corporate structures that hold women back and why leaders must recognize the immense value working parents bring to the table. If you've ever felt torn between your career ambitions and family responsibilities, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone and your skills are needed now more than ever.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-powers/"&gt;Heather's Linkedin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.heatherlanepowers.com/book"&gt;Heather's Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Phoenix and Flame Podcast

Dana Skaggs: psychotherapist and keynote speaker

Why the Traditional 9-to-5 Is Failing Modern Mothers

NOV 23, 202533 MIN
Phoenix and Flame Podcast

Why the Traditional 9-to-5 Is Failing Modern Mothers

NOV 23, 202533 MIN

Description

In this episode, Dana is joined by Heather Powers, a corporate executive and founder who masterfully navigated the complexities of building a career while raising a family. Heather shares her candid journey from a small town in New Hampshire to the boardrooms of Washington D.C., revealing how the pandemic crystallized her mission to advocate for working mothers. We discuss the outdated corporate structures that hold women back and why leaders must recognize the immense value working parents bring to the table. If you've ever felt torn between your career ambitions and family responsibilities, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone and your skills are needed now more than ever.

Heather's Linkedin

Heather's Website