We continue to overburden women and under value men when it comes to “roles” at home. And until we change our policies to place just as much importance on paternity as maternity and eliminate the antiquated thinking that women should bear more of the responsibility at home and caregiving… we will never achieve equality in the workplace.
I want to tell you that it’s OK to take a pause for kids. But do so with a plan, because being a working mom, especially in advertising, takes equal doses of grace and grit.
Having been a Creative Director for over twelve years and a Mom for just under two, I’ve found there’s another lumbering elephant in the room that needs our industry’s attention.
Women don't ask for what they deserve enough. There's always something they are afraid to lose in the process. Just letting go of the fear has been liberating.
We’re launching the 3% Parents in Ad Land survey to learn from you what it’s like to integrate work and family. A few minutes could make the industry better for you, and those who come after you.
Malaika Danovitz on why we need to shed light on breast pumping in Corporate America so we can give our moms a fighting chance to go back to work, and stay there.
