Lacey Kempinski: Parental Leave Isn’t the Problem

Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast

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#27: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang speaks with Lacey Kempinski, founder of Balanced Good, a company dedicated to transforming the way nonprofits support parents during parental leave.

👩‍💼 Lacey Kempinski went from nonprofit fundraiser to founder of Balanced Good, a company on a mission to redefine parental leave in the nonprofit world. Fueled by motherhood and a desire for meaningful change, she’s challenging the outdated systems that push working parents to the sidelines.

In this episode, host Cindy Chang dives deep with Lacey on:
✅ Why parental leave should be celebrated, not feared
✅ What nonprofits (and most workplaces) are getting totally wrong
✅ How to build a business that actually reflects your values
✅ The emotional toll of choosing between career growth and family — and what to do about it

💡 Whether you’re a founder, nonprofit leader, or working parent navigating the chaos — this one’s for you.

Company Website: Balanced Good

LinkedIn: Balanced Good

LinkedIn: Lacey Kempinski

Chapters

1. Lacey Kempinski: Parental Leave Isn’t the Problem (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Lacey Kempinski and Balanced Good (00:00:49)

3. Lacey's Career Journey and the Birth of Balanced Good (00:02:56)

4. Challenges and Realizations in Parental Leave (00:03:52)

5. Building Balanced Good and Navigating Parenthood (00:04:55)

6. Balanced Good's Mission and Impact (00:07:13)

7. The Nonprofit Sector and Parental Leave (00:11:26)

8. Advocacy and Future Goals (00:21:48)

9. The Importance of Investing in People (00:26:48)

10. Challenges of Financial Impact on Parents (00:29:03)

11. Building a Value-Based Business (00:31:06)

12. Rapid Fire with Lacey Kempinski (00:46:31)