Balancing Motherhood and a Career with The Trip Trotter, Laura Freeman

The Billable Mom with Cari Rincker, Episode 4

In this episode of The Billable Mom, Cari speaks with Laura Freeman, a travel advisor and CEO of the Trip Trotter at Tzell Travel Group LLC. Laura’s expertise in the travel industry, coupled with her role as a working mother, provides unique perspectives on managing career and family responsibilities.

Tune in to the episode to learn from Cari and Laura Freeman. Here are this episode’s key takeaways:

  • Defining the Role of a Travel Advisor: Despite having the world at our fingertips, planning travel remains an overwhelming task for many that a travel advisor can navigate for you, tailoring a vacation to meet a traveler’s specific needs and desires.
  • Time Management: Balancing work and motherhood is discussed, highlighting challenges with productivity and decision-making in limited time.
  • Career Choices: Working mothers face tough decisions about their professional path, including scaling back, remote work, or maintaining demanding roles alongside family duties.
  • Childcare Challenges: Financial and logistical complexities of childcare are acknowledged, reflecting the diverse experiences and tough choices of working moms.
  • Identity Struggles: Emotions like identity loss and self-care challenges are discussed, emphasizing the need for support and honest conversations among working mothers.
  • Travel tips for Parents: From the energy you’re giving off to avoiding overpacking, Laura provides some tips on how to plan travel with kids in tow.

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The Billable Mom:

Welcome to the Billable Mom podcast, led by attorney Cari Rincker, where we discuss working motherhood, especially geared to professional mothers who are trying to juggle their time. Our time is precious, both at work and at home. We talk about time management, productivity hacks, and the struggles of being a working parent. We’re providing a community where other billable moms are also trying to calm the chaos six minutes at a time. Listen to stories of other working moms, but especially lawyer moms. Navigate the waters balancing career and the ever-present demands of motherhood.

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