The Executives' Exchange Episode 050 - Allison Robinson, Founder and CEO, The Mom Project
Episode 050 – Allison Robinson, Founder and CEO, The Mom Project
In this episode, we have the honor of featuring Allison Robinson, the esteemed Founder and CEO of The Mom Project. From her experience at Procter & Gamble, Allison discovered a profound passion for empowering mothers. Get inspired as Allison unveils the origins of The Mom Project, a venture dedicated to supporting and providing opportunities for mothers and their families.
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Introducing Allison
00:58 – Allison background and early influences
02:56 – First real job (Hostess)
04:42 – First corporate job (Proctor and Gamble Sales)
09:03 – The start of The Mom Project
16:07 – The purpose and mission of The Mom Project
19:34 – Business side of The Mom Project
22:52 – Message from sponsor, Shure
23:22 – Company family leave policies
28:50 – Negative corporate culture on family leave
33:20 – Role Models, Serena Williams
34:38 –#1 thing learned in fundraising
39:39 – Women in the workforce post-Covid
42:40 – The gig economy and the importance of The Mom Project and the difference between the two
45:47 – Benefits of The Mom Project
46:38 – The Mom Project in the next year, the next 5 years
48:32 – Rapid fire questions
50:09 – Outro
Episode Link: The Mom Project
Host: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives’ Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago
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