Ep 5 | The Reality of the Working Mother with Jennet Toyjanova

Dive into an intimate conversation with Dr. Jennet Toyjanova, not just an accomplished professional in the analytical tech space, but also a fellow mom navigating the whirlwind of toddlerhood. While mastering her role at a leading laboratory instrument and software firm, Jennet's real quest lies in the delicate dance of work-life harmony – juggling the hats of mom, wife, professional, community member, and self-care advocate.

Although her resume boasts remarkable achievements, Jennet candidly admits that motherhood tops the list as the most demanding. With our host, Katia Reguero Lindor, journey into a heartfelt dialogue about the nuances of 'working-mom guilt', striking a balance between career aspirations and family growth, confronting the unique challenges mothers face in professional arenas, and so much more. Join us and be part of the conversation!

It’s hard when you don’t have your community of people close by

En este episodio conversamos sobre: 

00:00 - Discovering Jennet Toyjanova's Transition into Motherhood

4:14 - Navigating the Dual Guilt: Full-time Working Mom vs. Stay-at-home Mom

10:20 - Tackling Judgments in Parenting

18:36 - Confronting Food Anxieties and Overcoming Feeding Challenges

25:30 - Generational Parenting: Ours vs. Our Parents'

28:46 - Teaching Children About Their Privilege

31:34 - The Value of Community

35:22 - Jennet's Journey from Turkmenistan to the US

39:21 - Analyzing the US Education Landscape

46:06 - Mothers at Work: Overcoming Obstacles and Making Sacrifices

53:17 - The Decision for a Second Child