Working Motherhood in Academia: Planning, Purpose, and Parenthood
What does it really look like to build a career in academia while raising children? In this thoughtful and often hilarious episode of Parents at Work, Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin sit down with professors Elizabeth Grimm and Catherine Leimkuhler Grimes to talk about parenting, ambition, research, flexibility, ADHD, planning, self-compassion, and the evolving realities of working motherhood in higher education. From grant funding and tenure to strategic planning and family adventures, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and practical insights for working parents everywhere. Connect with Lori at Mindful Return https://www.mindfulreturn.com/ Connect with Jason at Ready Set Launch https://readysetlaunch.net/

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