In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Julie Talbot, CEO of Lansinoh Laboratories. Julie shares her personal journey through IVF, becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic, and leading a global brand dedicated to supporting families. She discusses the importance of empathy, flexibility, parental leave, and creating workplaces where parents don't have to choose between career success and family life. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Julie at Lansinohhttps://lansinoh.com/

What’s it really like to balance the demands of academia with the responsibilities of fatherhood? In this engaging episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Eric Chitambar and Lee Pinkowitz to discuss parenting, tenure, flexibility, career growth, and the lessons they’ve learned raising children while pursuing academic excellence. Along the way, they share thoughtful insights, memorable stories, and even a few outstanding dad jokes. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Eric on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-chitambar-50a4b5362/Connect with Lee on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-pinkowitz-a1525413/

What does it really look like to build a career in academia while raising children? In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Elizabeth Grimm and Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes to talk about parenting, ambition, research, flexibility, ADHD, planning, self-compassion, and the evolving realities of working motherhood in higher education. From grant funding and tenure to strategic planning and family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical insights for working parents everywhere.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Links mentioned:https://www.mindfulreturn.com/academia/https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/grad-college/graduate-college-pdfs/GraduateStudentParentalLeaveTrailGuide.pdf.https://www.ncfdd.org/

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore the realities of work travel as parents, from the emotional challenges of leaving young children to the logistics of preparing, managing time away, and reintegrating at home. They share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that help working parents navigate travel with more confidence and less guilt. Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/

In this powerful episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz, a breast surgeon whose care played a pivotal role in Lori’s cancer journey. They explore the intersection of medicine, motherhood, resilience, and early detection, while Dr. De La Cruz shares her remarkable story of perseverance, failure, and purpose. The conversation offers both practical guidance and deeply human insight into navigating work, parenting, and life’s hardest moments.Connect with Lori at Mindful ReturnConnect with Jason at Ready Set LaunchConnect with Dr. Lucy De La Cruz on LinkedIn

In this episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk with Beth Wanner of MotherCover and Kyle Robisch of Latitude about parental leave fill-in talent and why it’s becoming essential for modern workplaces. They explore how thoughtful coverage supports both business continuity and employee well-being, while redefining what it means to take leave without guilt or career risk.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/Connect with Beth at Mother Coverhttps://www.mothercoveragency.com/our-storyConnect with Kyle at Latitudehttps://latitudelegal.com/about/leadership/kyle-robisch/

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Lisa Tan and Martin Rawls-Meehan, partners in both business and parenting, to explore what it really takes to work and raise a family together. From building a company to raising bilingual kids, they share candid insights on trust, flexibility, and redefining balance as working parents.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/

After years of sleepless nights, split shifts, ADHD diagnoses, and even cancer recovery, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin reflect on how their relationship to sleep has evolved through every stage of parenting. From baby wakeups to middle school melatonin routines to perimenopause and pillow replacements, this episode explores why adult sleep deserves as much attention as our children’s—and how protecting it can transform mental health, resilience, and partnership.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/

In this Olympics-inspired episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin explore what working parents can learn from elite athletes about teamwork, coaching, mental health, and going after dreams. From building a “babysitting bench” to hiring coaches and supporting each other in marriage and career, they unpack why success in parenthood and work is never a solo sport. The takeaway is clear: build your team, care for your mental health, and don’t stop chasing your own dreams.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/

What happens when fatherhood meets the general counsel role? In this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Andrew Ting and Jesse Raben for a candid conversation about being lawyer dads, leading legal teams, and raising kids at the same time.From billing 2,700 hours and daycare pickups to trust-based leadership and workplace flexibility, the guests explore how parenting shapes better leaders—and how legal skills show up at home in unexpected ways.Connect with Lori at Mindful Returnhttps://www.mindfulreturn.com/Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launchhttps://readysetlaunch.net/