How Stephani Estes of Cramer-Krasselt tackles the extreme work life balance of being a woman business leader during COVID-19.

Authority Magazine – September 2, 2020

Can you share the biggest work related challenges you are facing as a woman in business during this pandemic?

There’s a quote I keep seeing that really sums up my work challenges well — women are expected to work like they don’t have children and parent like they don’t have to work. It’s challenging to have to say no to a morning meeting because I have to get my kids fed while my husband is on a call with Hong Kong. It’s hard when your kid starts screaming when it’s your turn to share updates in a department head meeting. Many of my colleagues are not parents, which makes it harder. For the most part, my agency has been understanding of the issues that parents are facing. But being “on” as a parent and a busines leader all day long is exhausting.

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