How To Take Parental Leave When You're an Entrepreneur.... Or a Workaholic
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Deep Dive
Why is Nicole struggling with the idea of taking maternity leave?
Nicole has always defined herself by her work and is concerned about stepping away from it, especially as a self-employed person without a formal maternity leave program.
What changes did Nicole make to accommodate her maternity leave?
Nicole moved her studio out of her home to create a separation between work and home life, which also allowed her to upgrade the studio and potentially rent it out.
How did Jason use his paternity leave?
Jason used his paternity leave to work on other projects, such as a solo podcast, as he didn't know how to stop working.
What advice does Jason give about managing identity during parental leave?
Jason suggests creating a mission statement that isn't tied to specific roles or tasks, allowing for flexibility and coherence as life changes with the addition of a child.
What is Nicole's plan for maternity leave?
Nicole doesn't have a clear plan and is comfortable with the idea of no plan being the plan, focusing on her physical and mental recovery postpartum.
How does Jason describe his experience of becoming a parent?
Jason describes it as a mix of frustration and appreciation, where both the challenges and the joys of parenting are true simultaneously.
What does Nicole worry about most regarding her postpartum period?
Nicole is concerned about managing her time between caring for a newborn, her own physical recovery, and her work responsibilities.
How does Nicole plan to maintain Money Rehab during her leave?
Money Rehab will be guest-hosted by various experts in the field, ensuring the show continues without interruption.
What metaphor does Jason use to describe the evolution of Nicole's work life with the arrival of her baby?
Jason uses the metaphor of work being Nicole's first baby, which had to grow up and move out of the nursery (studio) when the actual baby arrived.
How does Jason reconcile the challenges and rewards of parenting?
Jason acknowledges that while parenting has its frustrations, it has also been the time of his greatest professional accomplishments, suggesting that the challenges force him to be more intentional with his time.
- Nicole is nine months pregnant and struggles with the idea of taking time off.
- She defines herself by her work and finds it difficult to step away.
- She discusses the logistical challenges of taking parental leave as a self-employed person.
- She mentions the upcoming guest-hosting of her podcast while she is on maternity leave.
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