Listen "Crafting Expectations: A Designer Parent's Guide | Ellen Gerovac, BSI"
Episode Synopsis
In today's episode, Alexandra interviews Ellen Gerovac, VP of Design at BSI-Milwaukee and Mother of 4 children. Together, they discuss their experiences becoming parents while building design careers, including overcoming early misconceptions about motherhood in the industry. Ellen shares advice on setting boundaries between work and home life, being creative about managing workload, and involving kids in your design passion. Alexandra and Ellen offer clear advice for managing your mental health as a Mom, emphasizing clear communication, asking for help when needed, and maintaining balance during stressful seasons of life. As you'll hear, this conversation aims to empower designers to advocate for their needs while bringing their best selves to their families and their work.Looking to make a change? The independent designer registry is a way to help you market your skills, in a field you love, to those who need your design expertise. The Design Pop is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedIn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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