Parental Leave, Workplace Culture & Becoming Your Own Advocate | Emily Mueller-Lennox | Founder of 29 Weeks

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Parental Leave, Workplace Culture & Becoming Your Own Advocate | Emily Mueller-Lennox | Founder of 29 Weeks

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What if taking back your power at work starts with knowing what you’re actually entitled to? Emily Mueller-Lennox, founder of 29 Weeks, joins Kara Duffy to unpack the complicated world of parental leave, workplace culture, and advocating for yourself through major life transitions. Together they explore why California’s parental leave benefits can be so difficult to navigate, how employees can become their own advocates, and what the US can learn from European approaches to work, rest, and humanity. Emily shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how becoming a parent reshaped the way she thinks about boundaries, leadership, and building a life that works around us - not against us. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: 29weeks.com 00:00 Introduction + Meet Emily Mueller-Lennox 02:00 Emily’s Career Journey + Creating 29 Weeks 05:00 Understanding California Parental Leave Benefits 07:00 Comparing Parental Leave in the US vs Europe 10:00 Workplace Culture, Humanity & Employee Expectations 17:00 Building Systems That Support Everyone 21:00 The Reality of Middle Class & Economic Pressure 25:00 Why Americans Feel Less Free Than They Think 28:00 How 29 Weeks Helps Parents Navigate Leave 31:00 Postpartum Mental Health + Advocating for Support 36:00 Employee Rights During Pregnancy & Leave 42:00 Learning to Advocate for Yourself 47:00 Work-Life Integration vs Separation 52:00 Building Human-Centered Teams 56:00 Parental Leave for Non-Birthing Parents 59:00 Why Businesses Need Sustainable Capacity 01:02:00 Losing Jobs, Finding Clarity & Building Something New 01:05:00 Redefining Career Paths & Success 01:09:00 Where to Find Emily + 29 Weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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