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27: Navigating Family Leave (w/ Diane Gatza)
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Meredith is joined by Diane Gatza to discuss family leave (or maternity leave, or paternity leave...whatever floats your boat). Diane is revolutionizing the way parents-to-be approach the maze of benefits available to them. Whether you're in California or beyond, her insights are invaluable for anyone looking to strategically plan and secure the support they deserve as they embark on the journey of starting a family. This episode has actionable advice for expecting parents who want to arm themselves with knowledge and achieve financial ease during this life-changing experience.
In this episode, we cover:
01:36 - Personal IVF Updates
09:28 - Helping Diverse Families
12:00 - Negotiating for Better Benefits
19:00 - Working with Human Resources
26:39 - Avoiding Pitfalls in Planning
32:48 - 3 Steps to Maximize Family Leave
38:29 - Freelance Benefits
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Read the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/27-navigating-family-leave-w-diane-gatza/
In this episode, we cover:
01:36 - Personal IVF Updates
09:28 - Helping Diverse Families
12:00 - Negotiating for Better Benefits
19:00 - Working with Human Resources
26:39 - Avoiding Pitfalls in Planning
32:48 - 3 Steps to Maximize Family Leave
38:29 - Freelance Benefits
Products Mentioned:
Buzzy Vibrating Ice Pack - https://amzn.to/3vqhoXl
Pineapple-Shaped Bandages - https://amzn.to/48WxwO8
Silicone Mats - https://amzn.to/4ajjBTw
Read the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/27-navigating-family-leave-w-diane-gatza/
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Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.
Chapters
1. 27: Navigating Family Leave (w/ Diane Gatza) (00:00:00)
2. Personal IVF Updates (00:01:36)
3. Helping Diverse Families (00:09:28)
4. Negotiating for Better Benefits (00:12:00)
5. Working with Human Resources (00:19:00)
6. Avoiding Pitfalls in Planning (00:26:39)
7. 3 Steps to Maximize Family Leave (00:32:48)
8. Freelance Benefits (00:38:29)
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