Episodes
20
Latest episode
May 2025
Language
EN
In shifting priorities, your host, Alli Tunell, is going to talk to working moms everywhere about their transition into motherhood, the challenges they faced, and how they shifted their priorities when they took on this new role. Maybe they changed careers, maybe they started their own business, or they might have even decided to walk away altogether – whatever decision they made – we’re here to learn more, and celebrate them all.
We are here at the finale episode of Shifting Priorities, Season 2. For this episode, Alli talks with Shali Rana Reed, COO of The Reeder. Shali takes us through her journey after becoming a mom and how drastically it changed her outlook on life. This episode also covers...Climbing the corporate ladderChanging how we talk about mothers at workFinding your new identity as a mother and an individual
This week, Alli sits down with Jenna Vassallo, Head of Brand and Marketing at Parentaly, a company that guides expecting parents and their managers through the parental leave experience. In this episode, Alli and Jenna talk through Jenna's career story, her experience taking a new job right after leave, and her journey to Parentaly.They also examine a research report the Parentaly team completed last year on parental leave and its impact on working parents. Access the Paid Parental Leave Experience Study
This week, Erica Schneider, Founder of Cut the Fluff, joins us for one of our most real episodes yet. Erica is a mom of twins, and she talks through her first two years with her children, starting her own business, supporting her family, and learning how to reset her expectations and radically accept the way her life has changed since becoming a mom.We also cover...Learning how to readjust your coping mechanisms after having children Reflecting on your life and everything you've accomplished as a parentHow to preserve your mental health in "survival mode" when your kiddos are young
Heike Young joins Alli for this week's episode of Shifting Priorities. Heike is the Head of Content & Integrated Marketing at Microsoft and before that, was the Senior Director of Content Strategy on the Brand Marketing Team at Salesforce. Heike spent eleven years at Salesforce, and during that time, welcomed both of her children.In this episode, Heike and Alli talk about...The importance of showing your kids your creative outlets, and your love for workThe difference between small and large companies for working parentsHow maternity leave encouraged Heike to transition roles both timesWhat it's like to go back to work with two kids who rely on you
We're back for Part Two of Season Two of Shifting Priorities with Technical Recruiter - Leah Dillon.Leah recently had her first child, and shortly after telling her employer she was pregnant, she lost her job. During this time, Leah did an excellent job advocating for herself and finding a role quickly in a challenging market. In this episode, we cover...Documentation when asking for leaveNegotiating severance after a layoffNavigating a job search as quickly as possibleHow and when to communicate family planning when starting a new role
For this week's episode, Alli talks to Capsule's Head of Marketing and mom of two, Natalie Taylor. Natalie dives into her story about not really wanting to have a big career growing up but eventually finding her way into tech marketing and absolutely loving it. In this episode, we also hear more about...Natalie's opinions on working for a larger company versus a smaller company as a working parentRebounding after a layoffHow to feel both fulfilled personally and professionallyTraveling for work as a parent of two
Kaylee Edmondson joins Alli this week on another episode of Shifting Priorities. Kaylee is the Founder of DemandLoops, and before that, she worked for companies like Refine Labs, Chili Piper, and Campaign Monitor. In this episode, we discuss…Being an active employee and good parentApproaching new jobs about pregnancyThe importance of transparent leaders for working parentsWhy a W2 doesn’t necessarily equal safetyPrioritizing calendar ownership to find balance
This week on Shifting Priorities, I sat down with Anna Burgess Yang. Anna previously worked as a product manager in the finance industry. She was even with one company for 15 years before realizing she needed to make a total change. Now, she's a successful Fintech Writer and Workflow Consultant. In this week's episode, Anna and I tackle key topics like...How the pandemic impacted Anna's view on workThe importance of a results-based work environment How to prepare for a successful career transitionWhy solopreneurship is not as risky as people might thinkThe operational aspects of running your own business
We're back with the first episode of our second season of Shifting Priorities. This time, we're talking to Margaret Kelsey. Margaret is the Founder of TatCo and Co-host of Don't Say Content.Previously, she worked for companies like OpenView, Appcues, and InVision.In this week's episode, Margaret and I tackle important topics, including...Starting your own business and prioritizing working less but taking on more impactful projectsThe importance of being authentic and relatable with your team while still holding strong emotional boundariesHow to price out your services to ensure you're making more than enough to live comfortablyWhy more women need to remember to be gentle with themselves, and how to do soPlus, there's a little update from me about what I've been up to these last seven months.
We are here at the season finale of Shifting Priorities, and for the final episode, Alli is joined by her friend Lydia Andrews to talk about miscarriage. In this episode, we share our stories, we talk about where we were and weren't supported, and where we're at now. We even hear the beautiful story of Lydia's journey to adopting her twins! We hope that anyone who has been through this before can listen to this episode and know they are not alone. They're not alone in miscarriage, and they're not alone after as they embark on trying again with a ton of fear, and feelings of frustration when they find the answers. We also hope, that by being open with our stories, it will encourage others to do the same.Social media is a ton of rainbows, butterflies, and pregnancy announcements - which of course is not reality. We want to showcase more stories that are somewhere in the middle.We're here for you!
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