We’ve been reading about working women who “Have It All,” or who are trying to “Have It All,” or who believe “Having It All” is a myth. But, what about simply striking a balance? This panel aims to continue the conversation about how women journalists balance (or imbalance): mothering children, caring for aging parents, starting a new career or revamping an old one. Not to mention exercising, eating well, breathing, and doing the laundry…. All while finding creative ways to tell new and compelling stories using various media across many different platforms. Four panelists – Amy Alexander, Mary Kay Blakely Phuong Ly and Brigid Schulte – each presenting different life stages and choices will share stories about their experience striking this work/life/family balance while maintaining (and creating) robust careers. How have they done it and how do they keep doing it? The panel will be moderated by Lauren M. Whaley who balances marriage (to a fellow journalist) with radio reporting, photography and writing, but has yet to add babies to the mix. She partnered with Lisen Stromberg, who recently launched a successful second career as a journalist while balancing her role as mother of three teenagers and wife to her husband of 25 years, to bring these issues front and center to our community. Come join the conversation and share your experience.
