270: Empowering Working Parents with Lori Mihalich-Levin

Work From The Inside Out

In this episode, I revisit my interview with Lori Mihalich-Levin in honor of National Working Moms Day. We explore Lori’s remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a healthcare policy lawyer and founder of Mindful Return, an organization providing critical support to parents transitioning back to work after parental leave. Through programs like e-courses, employer initiatives, and international chapters, Mindful Return has made a significant impact on working parents worldwide.

Lori shares her personal and professional experiences, emphasizing her passion for public policy, healthcare, and advocating for women’s leadership. She offers valuable advice on integrating personal passions into a career using consistent, incremental steps. From her work at Dentons US LLP and AAMC to her books and podcasts, Lori demonstrates a strong commitment to empowering working parents, fostering equality, and building meaningful connections. This episode offers inspiring insights for navigating the intersection of parenthood and career with purpose and mindfulness.

In this week’s Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Lori’s journey:

• Lori’s thought leadership has been featured in publications, including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times, Parenting, and Thrive Global.
• Today, Lori advises clients in her law practice on issues relating to Medicare graduate medical education payments.

Learn more and connect with Lori here:

• Instagram: @mindfulreturn
• Facebook: Mindful Return
• LinkedIn: Mindful Return
• LinkedIn: Lori Mihalich-Levin
• Website: Mindful Return
• Listen: Parents at Work podcast

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