On this episode of Agency Nation Radio Podcast, we explore the intersection of parenthood and professional growth with Lori Mihalich-Levin, the founder of Mindful Return. Lori shares insights, challenging stereotypes and offering practical strategies for both working parents and leaders seeking to foster a more supportive work environment for employees at every stage in life.
Guest hosts Jana Foster, owner of Nevada Insurance Agency Co. and Jesse Konold, partner at BridgeMark Insurance Solutions in South Dakota experienced many parallels in life. The fast friends served the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee while raising young families and moving into agency ownership. They recently reconnected to talk with the leading empowerment expert “parenting out loud.”
Lori talks about creating a parent-friendly work culture that encourages open communication, empathy, and flexibility. Additionally, she shares personal strategies that help her create structure and find success as a busy working parent.
“There are these career critical skills that we gain through parenthood that make us inevitably more efficient and effective,” says Lori. “Working parents are some of the most productive and efficient people I have ever met because we don't have time for all the nonsense. Right? We are productivity, ninjas.”
Get ready for this myth-busting session filled with techniques you can easily implement for a more productive and mindful life.
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Guests:
• Lori Mihalich-Levin https://www.mindfulreturn.com/about-lori-mihalich-levin/; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/
• Jesse Konold, https://keyagency.com/about/staff/jesse-konold; https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-konold-cic-afis-568a5422/
• Jana Foster, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-schellin-foster-969667b1/
Resources:
• Mindful Return Website: https://www.mindfulreturn.com
• Lori's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimihalichlevin/
• Mindful Return's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-return/
• Mindful Return on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulreturn/
• Mindful Return on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulreturn
• Mindful Return on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindfulreturn/
Parents at Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-at-work/id1239258343