CMO: Chief Mothering Officer

CMO: Chief Mothering Officer

by Stephanie Giunta
Season 1
The Business School of Motherhood
The CMO discusses the transferrable parenting qualities that can actually prove to enhance your corporate career.
Will You Be My Mom Friend?: The Three-Legged Race that is Motherhood
The CMO discusses the importance, interdependence, and necessity that is a "Mom friend" - someone in a similar stage of life that can relate to the highs, lows, and general chaos associated with working motherhood.
What about the Laid Off Mom (LOM)?
The CMO honestly discusses a challenging chapter in her life, making the transition from Working Mom to SAHM, while uncovering the gray area and classification that is "Laid Off Motherhood."
Hello, I am: A Walking Checklist
The CMO speaks about cognitive labor, otherwise referred to as the "mental load" - an invisible layer of thinking work that most mothers fully take on as part of familial administration.
Say Goodbye to Mommy Guilt: How We Can Redefine What Being A "Good Mom" Is
The CMO discussed how she suffers from Mommy Guilt, how children perceive working mothers, and how to flip the script on defining what a "Good Mom" is.
How Do You Measure Success as a Working Mom?: Let's Talk KPIs
The CMO discusses how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are directly translatable from both business to motherhood, and how daily/weekly metric reevaluation can become a healthy part of your personal life.
Returning To Work After Pregnancy Loss: A Vulnerable Intersection of Personal and Professional
The CMO discusses her experience with pregnancy loss and returning to work: feeling all emotions, the guilt of taking sick time, and the need for better bereavement rights in the United States.
Maternity Leave is NOT a Vacation: A Reality Check for Those Who Need It
The CMO dispels the theory that maternity leave is a vacation by dropping truth bombs associated with giving birth, recovering postpartum, and raising a child.
Bad [Expectant] Vibes: How the Media Negatively Impacts Mental Health
The CMO discusses her own battle with anxiety and depression during pregnancy, and cautions expectant mothers to believe the media's perceived truths.
Pregnancy & Promotion: Combating the Stigma of Asking for More
The CMO speaks about her own personal story that involves asking for a promotion while pregnant, how to combat the taboo and stigma that surround such an ask, and the eventual outcome.
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