Opinion

January 15, 2024

Parents make great founders, so why are we constantly punished for it?

Being a mum has made me more empathetic, a better multitasker, more able to handle conflict and a better manager

Erika Brodnock

3 min read

Entrepreneurship is sometimes seen as an all-encompassing choice, a path in life that makes any other pursuit impossible — including starting a family.

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