What happens when you land your dream job in advertising—only to discover you’re also navigating a surprise pregnancy while figuring out parental leave in a new job?In this episode of the Kundra Podcast, Theresa interviews Eve Maguire, a Senior Strategist with a standout career at ad agencies across New York, London, and now Dublin, having worked with some of the most iconic global brands. With honesty and humour, Eve opens up about balancing a major international move, a new role, and an unexpected pregnancy. From lack of transparency around maternity benefits, to the stress of disclosing pregnancy in a new job and the financial challenges of starting a family, Eve sheds light on the emotional and logistical challenges many of us deal with in silence. If you’re starting to think about the next stage in life and career—or building for the future of work—don’t miss out on these insights and practical tips.About Kundra: Kundra is currently in active discovery and prototyping — and we’re inviting collaborators, testers, and forward-thinking leaders to help shape what comes next. The companies that will lead tomorrow are building equity into their foundations today. Sign up to join the beta → https://www.kundra.ai/  In this episode we cover:00:00 Introduction to Eve’s Journey 00:40 Eve’s Background and Career Moves 01:21 Navigating Maternity Policies 02:03 Researching Benefits Before Accepting a Job 07:49 Revealing Pregnancy at Work 13:33 Financial Planning During Maternity 18:51 Childcare Challenges and Solutions 23:11 Balancing Career and Motherhood 26:47 Advice for Future Parents —Want practical takeaways from every episode? Subscribe to Kundra Notes for insights, episode recaps, and HR toolkits you can use right now Follow Kundra on LinkedIn for product updates and thought leadership Follow Kundra on Instagram for quotes, behind-the-scenes, and daily moments

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