Priya
Rednam Waldo
CEO, Coach & Keynote Speaker at Healing Home Counseling Group
"The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do"
"The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do"
Thu May 14 - 5:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do"
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"The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do"
"The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do"
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Session: The Motherhood Penalty in Tech — What Mothers Need to Know and What Companies Need to Do
This talk delivers a strategic, data-backed look at what the motherhood penalty actually costs women in tech - and what to do about it. Through an honest discussion grounded in clinical expertise and lived experience, attendees receive cutting-edge education on maternal mental health, practical tools for navigating the tension between professional ambition and early motherhood, and a proactive framework for planning their individual journeys. Leaders leave knowing what their organizations must do next. Mothers leave knowing they don't have to choose.Key Takeaways
- Functioning isn't the same as thriving : High-achieving mothers often appear "fine on paper" - mothers learn to recognize the gap, and leaders learn why their top performers may be the most at risk.
- Proactive support is a strategic advantage : Waiting until crisis costs mothers their wellbeing and companies their talent - both leave with a framework for getting ahead of it.
- The return to work requires a real strategy : Mothers gain tools for advocating confidently; leaders learn what meaningful re-entry support looks like beyond parental leave policy.
- Values-driven decisions eliminate guilt : When mothers define success on their own terms, ambition and motherhood stop competing - and leaders learn how to build cultures where they don't have to.
Bio
Priya Rednam-Waldo is a licensed therapist from Johns Hopkins University serving as a coach, advocate, and strategist for career-driven women navigating motherhood, from pregnancy to postpartum. Her diverse clientele ranges from c-suite executives, leaders in medicine, law and tech to top entrepreneurs. As a former U.S. Army Captain from West Point with decades of leadership experience, she founded Healing Home Counseling Group, an innovative 7-figure maternal therapy practice to fill a significant gap in women’s healthcare. She possesses a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding multicultural and non-traditional family structures, drawing from her own experiences as the daughter of Indian immigrants, wife of an Irishman and parent to four children through adoption and birth.Together, Christina and Amy blend decades of experience in marketing, brand strategy, clinical care, and lived motherhood. Christina is a marketing strategist, educator, and founder of Haus von Albe; Amy is a Director at Ogilvy, specializing in brand and communications strategy. United by their shared mission to close the information gap in women’s health, they’ve built WIWIK into a trusted, fast-growing platform that helps parents feel informed, confident, and less alone.
Priya Rednam Waldo is a licensed therapist, coach and CEO of Healing Home Counseling Group, a 7-figure perinatal mental health practice she built from the ground up. With credentials from Johns Hopkins University, she specializes in supporting high-achieving women in tech, medicine, law, and corporate leadership to navigate early motherhood without abandoning their ambition, joy or wellbeing.
As a passionate advocate for career-driven women, Priya is equally focused on revolutionizing workplace systems through international keynote speaking and brand partnerships. Her work empowers ambitious mothers to thrive and challenges organizations to build environments worthy of them.
A West Point honors graduate and former U.S. Army Captain, Priya brings a rare combination of leadership, clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. She holds advanced certifications in perinatal mental health, maternal grief and loss, dual MPH and LMSW and EMDR for BIPOC and birth-related trauma.
Priya is the proud daughter of Indian immigrants, wife of an Irishman and mother of four - welcomed through both birth and adoption. She has navigated the intersection of cultural identity, high achievement and modern motherhood firsthand. And, she possesses a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding non-traditional family structures, high-demand professions and challenges faced in male-dominated industries.
Her thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Vogue India, and Parents Magazine. Her dedication to supporting women and mothers is evident in all aspects of her career.
Elena Martínez Guerrero is a midwife and clinical nutritionist specializing in women’s hormonal health. Through her clinical work, she helps women understand patterns in their bodies that often go unnoticed or are dismissed as “normal.” Her project Hormonas con Ciencia focuses on translating female physiology into meaningful, evidence-based insights, bridging clinical judgment, data, and health technology.Cu
