Turns out “women’s work” is critical to our economy

a piece on perspective

The Labor Department is on a mission to put a price tag on all that unpaid labor we’re crushing daily. They’re diving into the world of “household production” – you know, the endless cycle of childcare, laundry marathons, and surprise home repairs to understand the true cost of living in the United States.?

An excerpt from the AXIOS article by Emily Peck .

“Researchers found that women performed 78% of the total value of unpaid household production in 2019. The number reflects “the patriarchal allocation of household production responsibilities in our society,” per the report.”

This move could shed a light on the gender wage gap and why women often lag in labor participation rates. The aim is to convert the hours spent on tasks into a measurable value so it can be added to expenditure data in 2025. Maybe we’ll at least get a tax credit for all of that hustle. P.S. We hope you survived tax week.

hot take: the perfect hype dance?

Who can fail when you start your day with more energy and footwork? Thanks, Claire Warren (@mykindamum), for making us laugh instead of cry.?

a new (double!) episode on the power of the postpartum brain:?

We’re so happy to bring back our friend and trained clinical psychologist Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD to talk about postpartum mental health and her new book, RATTLED, which dives into how to manage and calm new mom anxiety.?

Learn how to see this phase as a time ripe with potential and why it’s so important to take care of ourselves and get professional help when we need it. RATTLED is out April 30th, and you can pre-order here. We feel a book club happening.??

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exciting news for personal brand builders:?

In case you didn’t know, our day jobs are in PR.?

And we’re ready to share our knowledge with you. If you’re ready to make your mark, but don’t know how to start pitching the media or cultivate your personal brand channels, we’re here to help you find your lane, and step into the spotlight.?

Spots are now open for our June cohort of PR Club, a four-week workshop with one-hour weekly sessions. You’ll get access to our strategic guidance and DIY guides, all in a virtual supportive, collaborative community environment. Oh, and it’s fun too.?

For pricing details, shoot an email to [email protected].?

See you soon!

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