WCP179 Pregnancy and parental leave

Today I’m sharing what it was like getting pregnant and having a baby during the pandemic. One of the things I got clear about early on was deciding what I thought I wanted my time off to look like (including how long, how “off” I wanted to be, and what the transition winding down and gearing up would be like), and also allowed myself to change my mind later on. This was so much cleaner than either not making a decision, or using this early decision against myself later on. I also share one of the challenges I hadn’t ever addressed in the kind of non-passive-income type of work that I do. 🔗 Mentioned in this episode:  WCP 150 Archives: Company policies WCP 122 Freelancing while sick WCP 60: OOO la la WCP 38: Writing through grief 👶 I will be leading the breakout session on writer mindset at the Parenting Journalists Conference on Friday, May 20. (FYI: That is an affiliate link.) Use coupon code WEBER22 to get a 15% discount off of your registration fee.  If you are a parent and/or write about parenting, I hope to see you there! 🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.”   www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch ✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Join the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when applications open, plus get access to an early bird bonus: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com 🔥 Work with me 1:1 Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. Apply for private writer coaching:  www.rebeccalweber.com/coach 📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast179