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If you’re a working woman with a job outside the home, you know that order and a good routine are essential and make you successful in your professional and personal life. Then add pregnancy to the mix, like dealing with morning sickness, fatigue, and all the other things pregnancy can bring while working a very demanding job, it can be quite a challenge. Not to mention finding your new path when you become a new mother and balancing your new role with your career. There’s definitely a transition period, but eventually you find your rhythm and figure it out.
But imagine what it must be like for people in the public eye… trying to deal with pregnancy and motherhood in the spotlight! They must be facing pressures we know nothing about. Do they have it easier or harder? We had to find out how Jessica Tarlov, a young mother of two, manages to be a mother and pursue a successful career.
Who is Jessica Tarlov?
Jessica Tarlov moved to the FOX News Channel as a contributor in 2017 and serves as co-host of the nation’s highest-rated cable news program, The Five.
Jessica holds a BA in History from Bryn Mawr College, two Masters degrees in Political Science and Public Policy, and a Ph.D. in Government from the London School of Economics and Political Science. As a new mother to two daughters, Cleo and baby Teddy, Jessica told the Los Angeles Times that motherhood and parenthood have given her a whole new spin that has made her see the world differently. Jessica also spoke about her postpartum experience and how she juggles it all as a new mom and co-host of The Five. Jessica is a true New Yorker who grew up in TriBeCa and still lives there with her husband and daughters.
What did we discuss?
In this episode, we talk to Jessica about how she manages a wonderful but demanding career during pregnancy and the early years of motherhood. We discuss how her personal and professional support systems helped Jessica during pregnancy and the early years of motherhood, how she maintains her privacy while being a public mother, and what advice Jessica has for expecting and new mothers. Here are some of the questions we covered in our conversation:
- How did you become passionate about political science?
- How has motherhood changed your view of the world?
- Can you share some of the strategies you use to balance public attention with your privacy during pregnancy and the early years of motherhood?
- How do you decide which aspects of your life you want to share with the public and which you prefer to keep private?
- Can you give some examples of how your support systems have impacted your personal and professional life and which mothers should consider?
- What advice would you give to women trying to balance their professional obligations with the demands of pregnancy and early motherhood?
- Looking back, what advice would you have liked to have received before becoming a mother?
- How can you prioritize self-care and your mental well-being while balancing the demands of your career and new motherhood?
- What strategies or support mechanisms do you resort to in moments when you feel overwhelmed to find relief and balance?
- How do you deal with public scrutiny or opinions about your decisions as a mother and professional?
- What advice would you give to a young mother?
My thoughts
As Career MomHearing Jessica’s story of how she juggles motherhood and a busy career was totally relatable. Even though I don’t have cable and don’t have the Fox makeup team to help me ;), I could relate to a lot of what she said. I heard her genuine love for her family And her career. These are things that I am passionate about in my life. Sometimes women feel like they have to choose – be a “good mother” (however you ideally define that) or have a successful career. But as Jessica said in this episode, with a solid support system, a good schedule, time for yourself (self-care) and the opportunity to feel your feelings (have a good cry if you need to), you can may have both and do both well. It’s like Taylor Swift says: “I cry a lot, but I’m so productive.” Jessica and I can totally relate to that!
If you’re a new mom or looking to start a family and also have (and love) a demanding job, this episode is for you. Listen to Jessica’s story and tips to learn how you can continue to pursue your dreams and passions while also navigating motherhood.
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