Motherhood vs Careers - is it possible to have both?
English singer-songwriter Lily Allen recently joked that having children ruined her career, while US tennis legend Serena Williams has described being a mum as her greatest achievement. But both agree that juggling work and motherhood can be a challenge.
Whether it’s due to time constraints, childcare costs, or the gender pay gap, women are being left behind in the world of work.
So the question is: if nothing changes - will more women leave the workforce or will they be forced to abandon plans to have children altogether?
Our guests for this show:
Bonnie Marcus
Executive Coach and author
Joanna Jensen
British Businesswoman and founder of Childs Farm
Gabriel Leite-Mariante
Co-author of ‘The Child Penalty Atlas’
Bryan McIntosh
Professor of Healthcare Management at Brunel University
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