Balancing Parenting & Career: Fair Equity and the Care Movement

11/11/2025 37 min
Balancing Parenting & Career: Fair Equity and the Care Movement

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Motherhood and ambition are not mutually exclusive. You don't have to choose between raising a family and rising in your career.  In this episode, Amy Galvin, CEO of Luxury Living, Women's Empowerment Coach, and Fair Play Method Facilitator, talks about balancing motherhood and leadership, building fair workplaces, and rewriting the outdated rules that hold women back. Amy shares her real-life struggles with being the "default parent," why unpaid labor needs a new conversation, and how the Fair Play method changed everything, from her marriage to how she leads her company. You'll hear why equity in the home matters just as much as equity in the workplace and how businesses can actually thrive by supporting working moms If you've been longing for a life that supports you as much as you support everyone else, tune in to the Happy Life Agenda. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Amy Galvin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Luxury Living, a vertically integrated, Chicago-based residential real estate company offering boutique brokerage services balanced with best-in-class multifamily consulting, marketing, leasing, and development. As a certified professional coach and Fair Play Method facilitator, she is passionate about women's equality and advocates for women through coaching, mentorship, speaking engagements, and published writings. Amy previously served as Chief Culture Officer, focusing on workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, talent strategy, and team member growth. She strongly advocates mentoring women in business and is honored to be a mentor with the JCC's WomeninPower program and the Goldie Initiative. Connect with Amy Galvin: Website: https://www.luxurychicagoapartments.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygalvin05/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/luxury-living-chicago-real-estate/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amygalvin05/  https://www.facebook.com/LuxuryLivingChicago  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amygalvin05/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/LuxuryLivingChicago/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxurylivingchicago?lang=en      Dani Cee is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer with nearly 20 years of experience in wellness, fitness, and healthcare. She excels at crafting compelling stories and digital strategies for healthcare practitioners who are revolutionizing the industry. Dani specializes in content strategy, campaign management, and leadership development, helping organizations expand their reach and transform lives in the pursuit of better health. Her collaborative approach ensures alignment across teams, from physicians to sales, driving impactful results. Passionate about integrative medicine, Dani is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to discover their purpose and achieve their mission.  Connect with Dani Cee: Website: https://happylifeagenda.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellectworek/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifeagenda/   X: https://x.com/happylifeagenda  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Happy-Life-Agenda/61565505746323/ 

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