Working Mother Radio

It's a common misconception that if you are a single mom, your dating life goes out the window. Bela Gandhi (@BelaGandhiLove) is here to change that perception, and she has founded Smart Dating Academy to help you get started! Bela is a firm believer in when, not if; as long as you know you're "in it to win it," you will find love in the end.

You've met a great guy. He seems trustworthy, intelligent, and he says he loves kids - but when do you introduce him to yours? Bela Gandhi (@BelaGandhiLove) has all the advice you'll need when navigating the tricky rapids of the dating world. From when to bring the kids into it, to looking out for red flags, she is ready to point you in the right direction.

Get ready for a party in your....plants? Yes, you read that right. Talia Pollock, creator of Party in My Plants (@partyinmyplants), aims to take the hell out of healthy eating by showing people how to make delicious, plant based meals that not only you, but your kids can love too!

You can try all the fad diets you want, but the one thing you'll find consistent throughout them all is one singular fact: we all should be eating more fruits and vegetables. It's not always easy to change a habit, especially if it's one that's been developed over a lifetime. But healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated! In fact, Talia Pollock (@partyinmyplants) insists that the simplest thing in the world is eating foods that are good for you (and liking it, too).

In this hour of Working Mother, we explore cultural diversity in business, both in the corporate and entertainment worlds. We'll chat with Working Mother Magazine's Vice President Subha Barry, as well as the CEO of AEM, Ivette Rodriguez. Tune in for what Bettina dubs her favorite episode. | Download Full Episode #129

Bettina Bush celebrates the latest issue of Working Mother Magazine, which features the top 25 companies for multicultural women. Working Mother Magazine's Vice President Subha Barry (@subhabarry) joins us to discuss how these companies were chosen, and why the topic of diversity in the workplace continues to be relevant.

We continue our discussion with Subha Barry (@subhabarry) on multicultural and gender diversity in the corporate world. The survey Working Mother Magazine conducted revealed that in the past year, pay equality has risen while most other statistics (e.g. managerial positions held by women) have remained stagnant. Listen in to hear why this may be.

Diversity is a leadership issue; if you're too afraid to measure it, you can't manage it. Bettina and Subha (@subhabarry) discuss what Working Mother's spotlight companies are doing to pinpoint and improve on race and gender issues present in the workforce.

Continuing the discussion on multicultural trends in business, Bettina introduces Ivette Rodriguez, CEO of AEM (@AEM_LA), a marketing and PR firm focusing on the Latino community. Ivette shares how she started her business and why, as well as her goal in targeting multicultural markets.

Tears flowed freely for both Bettina and Ivette (@AEM_LA) during a touching screening of Penelope Cruz's new movie Ma Ma, a prime example of multicultural film-making. This leads us to explore the shocking lack of diversity in the entertainment industry.

Bettina and Ivette (@AEM_LA) close out the hour by encouraging women to be vocal about the kind of movies they want to see. Movies like Ma Ma need the support of people who can identify with the subject matter and are willing to share that connection with others.

Elections are on the horizon and gender equality in the workplace is a topic on the minds of politicians constituents alike. With us to turn the volume up on this conversation is Founder & CEO of Works4Her (@Works4Her), Elaine Davidson. Then, it's that time of year again: Barbara Turvette (@barbaraturvett) reveals some of her favorites from the Working Mother 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2016 list. | Download Full Episode #128

As a company, how do you retain and attract qualified female workers? Founder & CEO of Works4Her (@Works4Her), Elaine Davidson, explains how to can assess your current employee base and develop emerging female leaders.

Being a new mom and going back to work is hard. Can we just be honest about that for a second? Elaine Davidson (@Works4Her) advises companies invest in new working mothers by supporting and acknowledging the difficult transition back into the workforce.

When it comes to accepting a new career opportunity, savvy job hunters look for much more than earning potential. Make sure that your brand value proposition is competitive for working moms to attract top talent. Elaine Davidson (@Works4Her) offers these key tips.