Accountant Moms EP 22

What is the life of a parent accountant like? While public accounting may offer an array of benefits, such as a flexible schedule and paid parental leave, there are also struggles and client demands that accompany work in this profession. This episode explores what it looks like to be a mom in the accounting field with working parents, Jennifer Todling and Aneika Perez.

Both Jennifer and Anika are employees of Ernst & Young and have an abundance of tangible advice for working mothers, no matter where you work. Join Tom Spiggle and co-host Lori Mihalich-Levin in this conversation as they dive into the importance of self-care, developing self-awareness and the emotional identity transition of becoming a working mom.

Show Highlights:

Jennifer and Aneika’s working parent stories
What it’s like to be a parent in the accounting industry
Shifting with the unpredictability and flexibility of accounting and parenthood
Releasing yourself of the “should’s” and creating an encouraging community within the work place
Support systems that are helpful for parents within accounting
The importance of self-discovery and establishing a relationship with yourself
Navigating the transition and emotions of coming back to work as a new parent
The impact of having a support system and lactation support
Embracing changes within the industry and staying connected
Letting go of expectations and allowing things to unfold organically
Resources that enhance the working-parent experience, including transition coaching
How to use time blocking successfully