Moms with Benefits

In this week’s episode of the Moms With Benefits Podcast, host Samantha Saxby is joined by Elle Benson, mom of two, non-profit capacity builder, keynote speaker, author, and certified expert on the science of happiness. Her 2020 TED Talk, “A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh,” explores the relationship between humor and happiness.  In their conversation, Elle shares what she’s learned about happin...

In this week’s episode, host Samantha Saxby talks with Akiko Thayer, wife, mother of two, certified leave management specialist, and founder of Maternity Leave 411 . Through her business, Akiko helps parents navigate the complexities of maternity and paternity leave benefits, in California and beyond. She empowers expectant parents with the knowledge of their leave rights so they can have producti...

This week, host Samantha Saxby is joined by Danielle Melton, a coach, speaker, foster parent, and working mom wellbeing expert and advocate. Danielle is the Founder and CEO of MOTHERboard Society, a comprehensive burnout and wellness solution for working mothers.  In their conversation, Samantha and Danielle discuss: 1:18 Untraditional paths to parenthood 8:34 Setting boundaries as a working paren...

Discover how Mariah, founder and CEO of Made for Mothers, transformed her traumatic maternity leave experience into a powerful mission to support and uplift fellow mom entrepreneurs. Gain valuable insights into financial empowerment, long-term visioning, and the importance of a value-driven business. Whether you're a mom entrepreneur seeking solidarity or simply curious about the intersection...

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Molly, a doctor of physical therapy and a working mom, to explore the anxiety-inducing challenges of navigating maternity leave on a small team and the daunting task of finding suitable daycare. Molly also shares her perspective on postpartum healing, both from a clinical and personal experience.

In this insightful episode of "Moms with Benefits," host Samantha Saxby sits down with Yasmine, a former lawyer and mother of three, to delve into her journey of pivoting careers after entering motherhood. Yasmine shares her candid experiences, from grappling with the internal struggle of feeling misaligned in her legal career to finding clarity during her maternity leave. Through a meti...

Listen to Joanna’s experience as a military spouse and mom on planning ahead for RIVF, childcare, constant moving across states, and a partnered approach to family finances.

Navigating assumptions, clearly communicating, and rethinking the narrative are all part of Heather’s ingredients for success. Listen to working mom Heather share how her family thrives even with the challenge of having one spouse who is consistently traveling for work.

With an 11% chance of getting pregnant through IVF, listen to Abbey, age 40, who chose to financially invest over $40,000 in her dream of becoming a mom. As a therapist and coach, Abbey shares her return to paid work journey and discusses the current social and cultural climate of support for working moms.

Listen to Kim, mom of 2, discuss her evolution as a career-oriented woman in a male-dominated fitness industry, navigating an amicable divorce, and on what keeps her emotionally grounded.

We talk to mom, principal, and breadwinner Brianna on her transition back to paid work. With a 16-month-old at home, she shares her recent struggles and how she overcame them. Brianna also talks about having separate bank accounts with her husband, but shared accounts for her children’s financial future.

To be very clear, ALL MOMS WORK. HARD. REALLY HARD. Some moms just get paid for it. Join us as we discuss with Alissa, her perspective on the financial considerations - both short-term and long-term - of deciding which path aligns with your goals.

Join us as Samantha talks with the founder of MamaMode app, Emily, on how her gut told her to create a new business she wished she had existed for herself. A lively and fun conversation - Emily and Samantha share a similar postpartum feeling of wanting to help and create resources for other moms.

Kim shares raw details of her postpartum depression journey and how she felt like it made her a ‘bad mom.’ This mother of 1 also shares her seasons with burnout and how she has learned to manage it.

If you’re in the thick of young motherhood, this episode will ground you with the perspective of a working mom who's 13 years in. Join us as we talk with former teacher Devin, mom of 4, on why your curated mom tribe is essential for your motherhood journey.

Immerse yourself in Jenessa's personal transformation story through motherhood - tackling mental load, layoffs, and fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Shelby George, CEO and ERISA attorney breaks down the 2024 Parental Leave landscape. Shelby explains the various types of protections that exist today, gives a legislative update, and shares a new resource available to every expecting parent to learn what their unique bonding leave protections are.

Shawna had her first child in the US and her second in France. Shawna shares the shocking differences between those two experiences with real-life examples of pregnancy and postpartum support, child care infrastructure, and cultural expectations.

With two kids under 4, Corporate Climber Savannah shares how her evolution into motherhood meant a career shift and overcoming partner resentment.

As a new mom of a four-month-old, Entrepreneur Ronniesha shares her experience being on the job site one week after birth, how she gets her mom-confidence, her work-life 'balance' evolution, and her household's unique approach to finances.

As a married mom of 3 kids, Lauren shares her evolving relationship with return to paid work. Lauren also digs into her work as a therapist and social worker and the postpartum challenges she helps her clients with.

“This is just real moms, doing real mom work, and real moms listening trying to figure out our real mom stuff.” Through stories of everyday, earnest working moms, this podcast community aims to be a bright, yet honest spot in your day to help us moms evolve into working motherhood with emotional and financial stability.