What does it take to lead an organization while raising a family? On this episode of Parents at Work, hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin welcome Christine LoCascio of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and Priya Purandare of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. They share their experiences navigating motherhood and association leadership, exploring workplace flexibility, parental leave, setting boundaries, and creating family-friendly organizational cultures. From learning to delegate and embracing empathy to prioritizing family moments and advocating for themselves, Christine and Priya offer practical insights for working parents and leaders who want to thrive both professionally and personally.

Connect with Christine on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-locascio

Connect with Priya on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyapurandare

Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

https://readysetlaunch.net/

What happens when becoming a parent completely changes the career path you thought you had planned?

Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk with Mikah Goldman Berg, Director of Advocacy at Postpartum Support International, about her personal experience with perinatal mental health challenges and how it ultimately led her to advocacy work.

Mikah shares why mental health support needs to be part of preparing for parenthood, how partners and communities can play a critical role, and why lived experience can be a powerful force for changing policies and systems.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available at: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Call or text in English or Spanish 24/7. There is also a chat option on the website. Completely confidential. Dads can reach out too!

PSI's Get Help Resources can be found at postpartum.net or on PSI's App: Connect by PSI. All helpseeker resources are free.

*** CORRECTION: Mikah will be presenting to the Howard County Health Department, not Prince George's (PG) County Health Department.

Connect with Mikah on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikah-goldman-berg-3910b310

Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

https://readysetlaunch.net/

What if becoming a parent is not simply a life event, but a major stage of adult development? Hosts Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin talk with Michael Fiegelson, CEO of the Van Leer Foundation and host of the Birth of a Parent podcast, about the science of the parental brain and body. Michael explains how pregnancy and caregiving reshape us, why parents may be among the fastest learners on Earth, and how parenthood develops valuable leadership skills such as patience, empathy, negotiation, and relationship-building.

Connect with Lori at Mindful Return

https://www.mindfulreturn.com/

Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch

https://readysetlaunch.net/

Birth of a Parent Podcast with Michael Fiegelson

https://vanleerfoundation.org/publications-reports/birth-of-a-parent-podcast