Working moms drive exceptional productivity and economic prosperity for our country, but we need structural changes to make motherhood and career compatible. As a massive voting block, mothers have the power to push for change at the governmental level through their collective voices. Jill Koziol, CEO and Co-founder of Motherly, joins Cherissa Kell in a discussion that sheds light and data on the importance of mothers’ contributions to the workforce, along with some Motherly inspiration from her story from consultant to entrepreneur and the evolution of support she has needed as a working mom over time.

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Jill Koziol of Motherly

In this episode of 'Pearls on Boards,' the host sits down with Jill Koziol, co-founder and CEO of Motherly, to discuss the necessity of women in the workforce, leveraging superpowers gained through motherhood, and overcoming the structural challenges faced by mothers in professional environments. Jill shares her journey from being a first-generation college student to launching successful businesses while raising young children.

The conversation delves into the importance of supportive spouses, the impact of the pandemic on gender norms, and the vital need for systemic support for working mothers. Jill emphasizes the power of perseverance and passion in achieving success and the role of women in driving societal and economic change.

00:00 The Need for Women in the Workforce

00:28 Introduction to Jill Koziofl and Motherly

00:53 Jill's Entrepreneurial Journey

01:49 Launching the First Business with Young Children

03:53 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

06:27 The Role of a Supportive Partner

07:30 Changing Gender Norms and Family Dynamics

09:22 Impact of the Pandemic on Gender Roles

10:29 The Future of Women in the Workforce

16:24 Global Perspectives on Childcare Support

17:41 Historical Models of Childcare Support

18:31 Economic Impact of Childcare Costs

19:02 The Mom Shift in Japan

19:32 Untapped Potential of Military Spouses

20:15 Founding Motherly: A Remote Work Pioneer

21:59 Balancing Work and Family Life

24:09 Adapting to Changing Seasons of Parenthood

26:32 Support Systems and Childcare Evolution

29:39 Empowering Mothers in the Workforce

33:25 Pearl of Wisdom: Don't Underestimate Yourself

About the Guest

Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a wellbeing destination empowering mothers to thrive. An Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company and a Parity.org Best Company for Women to Advance, Motherly is built for mothers, by mothers.

Engaging an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, Motherly offers on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.

Co-author of “The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey” and “This Is Motherhood: A Motherly Collection of Reflections and Practices", Jill is passionate about serving and empowering women and mothers because when mamas are successful, everyone wins. She is an advocate for families, female founders, and how to thrive with multiple sclerosis. Jill lives in Park City, Utah with her husband and two daughters.

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