Julie Finn

the Working Mother's Mentor

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The Working Mother's Mentor is the go-to podcast for high-achieving, professional women navigating leadership in turbulent times, offering real talk, smart strategies, and tactical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Stanford and Oxford-trained executive coach and leadership expert Julie Finn, this show helps women make bold decisions, manage complexity, and create sustainable success, without burning out or losing what matters most. Whether you're navigating executive leadership, contemplating a career pivot, managing work-life balance, or leading teams through uncertainty an...

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Julie Finn

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Janet Feldstein McKillop, J. Paul Getty Trust Head of Development, on her building a successful career in development, managing a heavy travel load while raising small children, and why she loves walking up steep hills: TWMM 025 06.02.2018 36:25

Janet shares her winding career journey that has led her to running development for the J. Paul Getty Trust, juggling her hectic work schedule with being present for her kids, and how she takes care of herself in the midst of it all.

Georgene Huang, CEO and Co-Founder, Fairygodboss, on having access to great information when considering career decisions, making career changes while pregnant, and having an impact: TWMM 024 30.01.2018 45:27

Georgene talks about the hustle it takes be the CEO of a fast-growing company, her mission to make workplaces a great place for both men and women, and how she handles it all as the mom of 2 young children and a new baby.

Gemma Hartley, Author of the wildly popular Harper's Bazaar article about Emotional Labor, on her path back to writing after the birth of her children, finding work-life balance, and how to divide responsibilities at home: TWMM 023 23.01.2018 1:05:11

Gemma provides her expertise on the subject of Emotional Labor, addresses the resentment that often arises around the unpaid work done to sustain a family, and gives great examples and advice on how to share responsibilities at home.

Jessica Jensen, Facebook Head of Products, Platforms, and Insights, Business Marketing, on working in Silicon Valley, a non-linear career journey, and fresh starts: TWMMP 022 16.01.2018 46:10

Jessica shares her journey that led her to Facebook, what it's like to be a woman working in Silicon Valley, her fertility struggle, and how she finds balance.

Kate Noel, Principal, Foreside Strategies, on working in the White House, decelerating her career, and juggling life with four kids: TWMM 021 26.12.2017 50:15

Kate shares how she pivoted from the White House to corporate, how she made the decision to leave corporate, and how she found peace in forging her own path.

Claudia McKay, The World Bank, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, on transitioning from corporate to non-profit, being a young leader, and raising her children overseas: TWMM 020 19.12.2017 46:50

Claudia shares the triumphs and struggles of leading high impact work at a young age, following her passion, and raising small kids on a different continent.

Alisa Lewis, eBay HR Director, on her entrepreneurial roots, a non-linear path, and owning your career: TWMM 019 12.12.2017 50:43

Alisa shares insights about how to have successful career pivots, being intentional about managing your career, and making a work culture great for working moms.

Waidehi Gokhale, CEO of Soliya, on leading mission-driven work, developing grit as a family, and returning to center when finding yourself depleted: TWMM 018 05.12.2017 41:17

Waidehi discusses her global role at Soliya and how she and her family manage her busy travel schedule, how they each adapted when she took on the CEO role, and how she recalibrated when she found herself way off balance.

Lynn Perkins, Co-Founder and CEO of UrbanSitter, on leading a start-up, securing $40 million in venture capital, and raising 3 kids: TWMM 017 28.11.2017 31:02

Lynn gives us great advice—from tips on raising money from venture capitalists, to finding a good mentor, and best practices in hiring childcare.

Vickie Whatley PART 2, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Operations at Shout! Factory, on managing metastatic breast cancer while juggling a big job and life with a young son. TWMM 016 21.11.2017 42:33

Vickie shares how she found her own breast cancer despite annual mammograms and how she takes care of her health while being a hands-on mom and a corporate executive.

Vickie Whatley PART 1, Vickie Whatley, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Operations at Shout! Factory, on her journey from Art History to becoming an executive in an entertainment company: TWMM 015 21.11.2017 35:23

Vickie takes us on a journey to becoming an HR exec and gives us concrete advice about returning to work after maternity leave and making a work environment a great place for working women.

Leighann Lord, Stand-Up Comedian, Author, Keynote Speaker, Co-Host on StarTalk Radio on being a caregiver, building the career meant for you, and working with Neil Degrasse Tyson: TWMMP 014 14.11.2017 56:49

Leighann tells us how she left a corporate job, created her multi-faceted career, and juggles it all with caring for aging parents.

Michelle Russell, Senior Partner and Managing Director at the Boston Consulting Group, on making company cultures great for working parents and how to successfully navigate an intense job while raising a family: TWMMP 013 07.11.2017 38:56

Michelle gives us insight into the steps the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) took to make their culture great for working mothers and concrete advice she would give to women on building their careers while maintaining a full, integrated life.

Tjada McKenna, Chief Operating Officer, Habitat for Humanity International on balancing a life of service requiring a lot of international travel while raising two small boys: TWMM 012 31.10.2017 30:48

Tjada shares the struggles and triumphs of having a big job dedicated to serving others while also working hard to be an active and involved parent.

Meg Resnikoff: What's Up Moms co-founder on building a wildly successful media business while juggling life with 3 kids: TWMM 011 24.10.2017 32:40

Meg tells us more about her journey to creating the #1 Parenting channel on Youtube while being a hands-on mom to three small kids.

Libby Wright, Coca-Cola Company VP of Strategy, on starting a job while pregnant, the beauty having a relative care for your child, and the importance of community: TWMM 010 17.10.2017 34:36

Libby helps us understand that it does indeed take a village and how she balances work, family, and community service.

Leirion Gaylor Baird, Councilwoman, City Council of Lincoln, NE on the decision to be a stay-at-home mom, stepping into the public arena and juggling life with three kids: TWMM 009 10.10.2017 30:31

Leirion shares the thought process she went through in deciding to take a break from the workforce, and then how she decided to take her commitment to public service to the political arena.

Ndidi Nwuneli, Founder of AACE foods, on following the call on your life and living a life of purpose: TWMM 008 03.10.2017 35:30

Ndidi provides concrete advice on becoming an entrepreneur, responding to the call on your life, and being a change agent on a global scale.

Abby Davisson, Gap Foundation Director, on social impact, changing jobs on maternity leave, and being prepared for working motherhood: TWMM 007 26.09.2017 40:46

Abby shares insights on creating social impact, how business school prepared her for marriage, and finding the job of her dreams.

Tam Edwards, News Anchor, 6 ABC in Philadelphia, on unique career paths, tough schedules, and finding fulfillment: TWMM 006 19.09.2017 31:02

Tam shares her love of media journalism, the challenges of working unusual hours, and how to be content with your life.

Sherice Torres, Google Marketing Director, on career advice for ambitious working moms, the importance of self-care, and what to do when life throws you a curve ball: TWMM 005 14.09.2017 45:03

Sherice shares her career pivots, the experiences surrounding giving birth prematurely, and sage advice on learning to let go.

Lin-Hua Wu, Dropbox VP of Communications, on career transitions and life as the mom of four kids: TWMM 004 12.09.2017 35:12

Lin-Hua discusses her unique and exciting career journey after law school and how to be bold in managing your family life.

Nneka Rimmer, SVP Corporate Strategy and Development, McCormick and Company, on single motherhood by choice and work life balance as a senior executive: TWMM 003 28.08.2017 43:44

Nneka Rimmer gives us great insight into how self-awareness and ingenuity can help you craft the work and family life you desire.

Jenny Cohen, Head of Brand for the Walt Disney Company, on work life balance as a senior executive: TWMM 002 22.08.2017 37:57

Jenny Cohen provides great advice on managing a high-profile career while having a family life you love.

Julie Finn, Chief Mentor, the Working Mother's Mentor on the mission of the company, the goals of the podcast, and her personal journey: TWMM 001 18.08.2017 20:59

Julie shares more about why she started the Working Mother's Mentor, the ups and downs in her life to date, and why she's on this mission.