96. The Ambition Paradox: Why Workplaces Fail Moms And What Makes Them Stay with Dr. Anne Welsh
AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing · Dr. Ashley Blackington
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Show Notes
What happens when motherhood collides with ambition and the systems around us weren’t built to support either?
This week, Ashley sits down with Dr. Anne Welsh, a clinical psychologist, executive coach, mom of four, and advocate for working parents. Anne’s career has spanned maternal mental health, coaching women in male-dominated industries, and consulting with organizations that are (finally) starting to realize they need to do more for their working parents.
In this episode, they explore:
- Why balance is less of a steady state and more of a constant dance
- How ambition shifts and sharpens after becoming a mom
- The hidden costs of workplaces that frame caregiving as an “individual problem”
- Why so many women leave corporate life, and what might make them stay
- The cultural shift happening as younger parents demand flexibility and support
Anne’s perspective is both deeply personal and big-picture. This conversation is a reminder that change starts with one voice—but it doesn’t have to end there.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Anne Welsh:
- Website: drannewelsh.com
- LinkedIn: Dr. Anne Welsh
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
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