Unburnt: Rethinking Parental Leave to Reduce Stress

💥 Parental leave shouldn’t be a career risk or a burden to companies.

I recently had the privilege of joining an incredible conversation hosted by Alison of unBurnt, where I shared my personal journey, the mission behind Mother Cover, and tips for improving the parental leave experience.

Here are some of the biggest takeaways we explored:

✨ Burnout, infertility, layoffs, and resilience — my own path to founding Mother Cover was shaped by hard truths many working parents face, often in silence.

📉 A staggering ⅓ of mothers leave their jobs within 18 months of returning from leave — not because they want to exit the workforce, but because the whole experience of leave is broken.

💡 The problem isn’t just individual — it’s systemic. Companies often overlook the costs of turnover, team burnout, and missed goals due to poor leave planning.

✅ The solution? Thoughtful planning, seamless coverage, and compassionate re-onboarding.

That’s what we do at Mother Cover — we pair companies with experienced fractional talent to cover leaves with care, so parents and teams thrive.

The ultimate takeaway?

"Parents aren’t a liability. We come in peace — and we’re some of your strongest assets."

If your company wants to better support employees through life transitions (without losing momentum), let’s connect.

And if you’re interested in more content from unBurnt or resources for employee well-being, give them a visit at getunburnt.com.