Midlands Business Journal’s Post

From #Nurse to #Researcher to #Founder - grateful to Midlands Business Journal for letting me share my journey's personal side. The question about physical and mental health management really resonated. With three kids under 6, it's a daily adventure in adaptation. Here's what I've learned: There's a crucial difference between balance and equipoise. Balance suggests equal distribution - a nearly impossible standard. Equipoise, however, is about consciously managing opposing forces to find stability. It's dynamic, not static. As a #workingmom, I've found that true balance might be unrealistic, especially with little ones. Instead, I strive for equipoise - that sweet spot where different priorities find their rhythm, even if not equally weighted. In this season of life, excellence lives in the ordinary moments. Each day feels like a sprint, but it's our daily rituals and disciplines that help maintain that delicate equipoise. That's what keeps our family thriving. Yesterday, I dropped my youngest at daycare for the first time. The emotions were raw and real. Yet my work fills me with purpose and drives me forward. Here's to another year of purposeful pursuit toward our shared vision. To finding equipoise across work, personal growth, and family life - not perfect balance, but meaningful harmony. #WorkingMoms #WomenInBusiness #WorkLifeEquipoise #MomLife #WomenInSTEM #HealthcareTech #WomenInHealthcare #Leadership #StartupLife #FemaleFounders #HealthTech #Entrepreneurship #WomenWhoLead #MomsInBusiness #WorkingParents #HealthcareInnovation

There's still time to register for next week's webinar, hosted by Community Care and led by @Hantsconnect on: Our Family Help Journey: Find out how Hampshire turned theory into action to transform Child and Family outcomes The learning outcomes from this one-hour free webinar, taking place at 12noon on Wednesday 22 May, include: • Reflections, positives, and lessons learnt from the first 6 weeks of Family Help being live. What went well, but what could be even better? • Understanding the journey of transformation - how you can build and develop a culture of transformation and continuous improvement in your team. • Turning recommendations into practice- reflections of how the concept of Family Help translates into the delivery front line social care. Link to register and find out more in the comments.

Excited to share the launch of the “Employer Child Care Navigator” that happened at the National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action! This free tool, developed by EPIC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, helps businesses find tailored child care solutions with expert, data-driven recommendations.

“Thriving communities are built on thriving families - Access to affordable quality child care is good for families, businesses and the economy.” I had the opportunity to join our CEO, Melinda Morrison Gulick, for the recording of the #EastValleyBusinessPodcast hosted by David Key at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned! You won't want to miss this episode. FIRST THINGS FIRST

How can the business community help solve child care challenges? Read our new blog post, a special Q and A with our Executive Director of Respite Care of America (RCoA) Fran Jamison and Senior Vice President of Program Impact Ariel Ford, to find out. https://hubs.li/Q030x-8f0

The First 5 Network has been instrumental in championing home visiting services across California. Learn how First 5s continue to play a vital role in supporting families and caregivers. Read more in our article "Home Visiting Landscape in California": https://ow.ly/ITWr50RAY61

Transitioning out of care can be scary, but we're rewriting the narrative with our Future of Hope Program.✨ Together, let's empower their journey! Be a Changemaker today: https://lnkd.in/eR9wFBNf

Without the right support, caregiving employees are at risk of absenteeism, presenteeism, and even dropping out of the workforce—which can cost businesses billions each year. That's why we've launched the Generations Aging Adult & Caregiver Support program. It's another way we're caring for our members and their families in all ways--always. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eniGjDVE

Newly launched! Developed by EPIC, Executives Partnering to Invest in Children and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Employer Child Care Navigator is an innovative tool that offers employers unbiased expertise and data-driven recommendations customized to their unique needs. #childcarecrisis #smallbiz #workforce

I never expected to become a caregiver, but it has been life changing. Honestly, I believe I'm better for it. But, it works best with community. I'm thankful #Birmingham has organizations like Prismm Technologies and Moxi to support us and those for whom we care. #caregiving Here is a brief story about how caregiving has helped me in my leadership journey: https://lnkd.in/gNi87NGz