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9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Why Paid Family Leave is Good for Everyone

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

theSkimm

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.71.9K Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Before she decided to run for mayor, Kate Gallego was newly divorced with a young child. Her support system drastically changed after her mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her only income was through her job on the city council, and she questioned whether Phoenix could stomach a young, unmarried woman as mayor. She won the race and has led the city for five years now. As mayor, Mayor Gallego implemented one of the most generous paid family leave policies for government employees and established an office to respond to Phoenix’s rising heat. Another part of her legacy so far? Redefining what’s possible for young working moms who don’t have perfect personal lives. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Mayor Gallego shares:  How climate defined her childhood and early professional career Why people should run for office even if their personal life isn’t perfect The women in government who guided her through her own public service career How she implemented a 12-week paid family leave policy for public employees, plus a surprising fact on who uses it the most  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by PayCorps.

0:03.0

Their software makes it easier for HR leaders

0:05.6

to focus on what really matters.

0:08.0

We'll explain more in a bit, but first,

0:10.2

let's get into the episode. There's a real gut check moment.

0:15.0

Do you give up your income while you have this really important responsibility for the first time of caring for another life?

0:21.0

I decided not to do it and then it just ate me up. It was like a dream

0:25.0

that I was setting aside. Every time I would hear particularly 90s country, like if you

0:31.0

get the chance to sit it out or dance I hope you dance.

0:33.6

Yeah. I would tell you be like I'm not dancing like I've decided to sit it out what am I doing?

0:38.2

I'm Carly Zaken and I'm Danielle Weisberg.

0:42.1

Welcome to Nine to Fiveish with the skin. We've run into so many

0:46.8

questions over the years and had so many moments where we needed advice and we got

0:52.3

it from women who'd been there.

0:55.0

And that's what we're bringing you at this show.

0:57.1

Each week we're helping you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest

1:01.4

leaders we know. Because we know your work life is a lot more than 9 to 5.

1:07.0

All right, let's get into it.

1:08.8

Today, our guest is Phoenix Mayor Kate Gaiago. She is the current

1:17.0

mayor of Phoenix and she's also up for re-election this year. She is the

1:20.5

second woman ever elected to the position in Phoenix.

1:24.3

Before she entered politics, Mayor Gaiago led a career in economic development

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