What Maternity Leave in the USA Is REALLY Like, Plus How to Productively Work From Home When Your Kids Are in the Next Room!

Join Elizabeth Willetts for this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast, where she talks motherhood, returning to work after maternity leave and juggling transatlantic moves with special guest Deanna Lloyd. Deanna is a high-profile VP for a Big 4 consulting firm and regularly shares her experiences of balancing work and family life on LinkedIn. <br/><br/>Deanna shares her career journey with Elizabeth and explains the demands of working in consultancy, opening up about her schedule and the frequent work travel involved. They then discuss maternity leave, and Deanna busts some of the myths we have about paid leave in the States and points out where the system still needs improvement. She also discusses her current work-life balance and tells Elizabeth what it’s like to work from home with her young daughter in the next room. <br/><br/>Listen out for Deanna’s predictions on the future of work and her recommendations for gender equality in the workplace. At the end of the episode, Deanna gives some great, compassionate advice for women returning to work after taking family leave.<br/><br/>The Work It Like A Mum podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone who’s juggling work and family responsibilities, so don’t keep it to yourself! Share it on your LinkedIn feed or send it to a friend. You can also show your support by subscribing to the podcast. <br/><br/>Show Links<br/>Deanna Lloyd on LinkedIn<br/>For more information about the podcast’s sponsor, please visit:<br/>Nine Feet TallCareers with Nine Feet TallNine Feet Tall on LinkedIn<br/>Liz on LinkedInInvesting in WomenInvesting in Women on InstagramInvesting in Women on LinkedInInvesting in Women on Facebook<br/>Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!<br/><br/>And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!