How To Academy Podcast Dolly Jones - How to Combine a Career and Family
Jul 11, 2025
Joining the conversation is Dolly Jones, a journalist and author of 'Leaving the Ladder Down', a resource for merging career ambitions with motherhood. Dolly shares her journey of finding practical advice and uplifting stories from diverse women across various fields. She highlights the societal pressures working mothers face, discusses the need for supportive workplace policies, and emphasizes empathy among colleagues. Through personal anecdotes, she advocates for solidarity among women to navigate the often challenging balance of career and family.
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Celebrate Working Motherhood Openly
- Many working women hide their motherhood in professional environments to avoid stigma.
- Celebrating success and sharing parenting challenges creates a more positive work culture.
Army Officer’s PTSD Story
- An army officer mother shared PTSD-like trauma from returning to work too early after childbirth.
- Her emotional story revealed the deep struggles many working mothers face silently.
Normalize Parenting Conversations
- Open honest conversations about pregnancy and parenting at work are crucial.
- Welcoming these talks removes shame and supports career and personal growth.