For this week's episode, Alli talks to Capsule's Head of Marketing and mom of two, Natalie Taylor. Natalie dives into her story about not really wanting to have a big career growing up but eventually finding her way into tech marketing and absolutely loving it. In this episode, we also hear more about...Natalie's opinions on working for a larger company versus a smaller company as a working parentRebounding after a layoffHow to feel both fulfilled personally and professionallyTraveling for work as a parent of two

Kaylee Edmondson joins Alli this week on another episode of Shifting Priorities. Kaylee is the Founder of DemandLoops, and before that, she worked for companies like Refine Labs, Chili Piper, and Campaign Monitor. In this episode, we discuss…Being an active employee and good parentApproaching new jobs about pregnancyThe importance of transparent leaders for working parentsWhy a W2 doesn’t necessarily equal safetyPrioritizing calendar ownership to find balance

This week on Shifting Priorities, I sat down with Anna Burgess Yang. Anna previously worked as a product manager in the finance industry. She was even with one company for 15 years before realizing she needed to make a total change. Now, she's a successful Fintech Writer and Workflow Consultant. In this week's episode, Anna and I tackle key topics like...How the pandemic impacted Anna's view on workThe importance of a results-based work environment How to prepare for a successful career transitionWhy solopreneurship is not as risky as people might thinkThe operational aspects of running your own business

We're back with the first episode of our second season of Shifting Priorities. This time, we're talking to Margaret Kelsey. Margaret is the Founder of TatCo and Co-host of Don't Say Content.Previously, she worked for companies like OpenView, Appcues, and InVision.In this week's episode, Margaret and I tackle important topics, including...Starting your own business and prioritizing working less but taking on more impactful projectsThe importance of being authentic and relatable with your team while still holding strong emotional boundariesHow to price out your services to ensure you're making more than enough to live comfortablyWhy more women need to remember to be gentle with themselves, and how to do soPlus, there's a little update from me about what I've been up to these last seven months. 

We are here at the season finale of Shifting Priorities, and for the final episode, Alli is joined by her friend Lydia Andrews to talk about miscarriage. In this episode, we share our stories, we talk about where we were and weren't supported, and where we're at now. We even hear the beautiful story of Lydia's journey to adopting her twins! We hope that anyone who has been through this before can listen to this episode and know they are not alone. They're not alone in miscarriage, and they're not alone after as they embark on trying again with a ton of fear, and feelings of frustration when they find the answers. We also hope, that by being open with our stories, it will encourage others to do the same.Social media is a ton of rainbows, butterflies, and pregnancy announcements - which of course is not reality. We want to showcase more stories that are somewhere in the middle.We're here for you! 

Lydia Andrews, Owner of Maple and Moss Designs joins Alli this week on Shifting Priorities. Lydia is someone that Alli has looked up to for years. She's a mom of three and has been so wonderful documenting the challenges and beauty of motherhood, adoption, miscarriage, and more on social media.She's also very knowledgeable about topics like the enneagram, relationships, therapy, and more. In part one of our series, Alli and Lydia talk about...Lydia's move to start a business simply out of necessity when starting out as a stay-at-home momThe importance of therapy in relationshipsThe fact that the US does have the right systems in place for two-income familiesRedefining gender roles in partnerships

We're switching it up and bringing on a working dad, my husband, Alex Tunell! Alex is an Account Executive at Benevity, which means we both work full-time, with no family nearby. This has been a massive learning experience for us, as we've tried our best to find a balance, and like many couples, it's been a struggle.We feel like we're in a good rhythm now, though. And we're excited to talk about it with you all!In this episode, we share...Our origin story, how we met, and how we became parents (including our NICU experience)How we reevaluate our year, and our relationship, and how we learn and growHow we balance friendships, hobbies, and workHow we set each other up for success when we need to rely on the other person

This episode could not be more important! Hana Jacover joins Alli this week to talk about trauma, burnout, being neurodivergent, and learning how you work best. Hana is a Leadership, Executive, and Performance Coach as well as the Fractional Marketing Leader at Hype House Coaching.Along with recovery, Hana and Alli also talk about...How to actually take a break and make a clear choice on your next steps after burnoutHow to transition your careerThe power of understanding how your body functions best and how to stay regulated.  Transitioning your mom guilt into gratitude and loveRecommendations from Hana:Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessMarketing’s inner game: Unlocking the power of natural productivity cyclesThe Workout WitchLet Forgiveness Set You Free

Chelsea Castle joins Alli on this week's episode of Shifting Priorities. Chelsea was most recently the Senior Director of Content & Brand at Lavender, and before that, worked as The Director of Content Marketing at Chili Piper. After being impacted by a reduction in force shortly after returning from her leave, Chelsea reevaluated her relationship with work and thought deeply about the values that were most important to her.During that retrospective process, Chelsea created an EXCELLENT system for assessing jobs, which reignited her passion for work.Join us to learn more about this system and...Creating a childcare schedule that works for youHow to adjust your day to ensure you're working on your most important tasks at your most optimal timesHow to give yourself grace when returning from leaveThe realities of mom guilt, and how to process it as best you canThe red flags you should never look past when evaluating opportunities 

On this episode of Shifting Priorities, Alli sits down with Senior HR Executive, Jessica D. Winder to talk through the hard work conversations all moms need to be prepared for. Jessica brought so many actionable tips to this episode because of her expertise in both people ops and career growth. She's also a working mom to twin girls. Listen in to learn more about...How to create a more flexible schedule for yourself while working when pregnant How to evaluate benefit packagesWhat to ask for when planning your leaveHow to set boundaries at work after returning from leaveHow to evaluate if a company is actually family-friendly& so much more!

This week we hear Jess Cook's story about her agency career, the long hours she was putting in, and the moment she decided it was time for a change (while very pregnant with her second child.)Since making the jump to B2B SaaS, Jess has doubled her salary in just four years. She's pushed herself to not fear change, believe in her abilities, and always have a growth mindset. In this episode, Jess shares actionable tips around...How to push through imposter syndromeHow to embrace career shifts confidently, and why you should always be open to opportunitiesHow to always approach work with a growth mindset, and showcase that viewpoint with your actionsWays to advocate for yourself and come equipped for the hard conversations around promotions and salary increases

While working as a VP at MadKudu, Shannon realized that the company didn’t need a full-time marketing team member at their current stage. So she took a risk and offered to work for them fractionally while she started her own consulting business. In this episode, we’ll talk about Shannon’s career, what life was like for her before becoming a mother, and the life she’s currently building for herself with her new business.  We also touch on…Family planning while starting a new jobHow Shannon approached her boss about moving to fractional workThe rise of dads who “dad out loud” Finding community while working remotely