In this week’s episode, we get to hear from Jordana Kier, the founder of LOLA, which is a feminine and reproductive health products company. Jordana talks about how becoming a dog mom for the first time primed her for motherhood in a variety of ways. She speaks to the process of embracing new roles like CEO and Mom and how she balances the two. Jordana shares her own maternity leave experience and how LOLA’s parental leave differs from other companies and benefits parents and families. Listen in as Julia and Jordana talk about identity, personal and professional growth, and how LOLA supports women in more ways than one.    IN THIS EPISODE:    [02:07] About Jordana, how her family has evolved, and how their dog, Lucy, played a role [09:11] Reflecting on Jordana’s evolving identities  [13:01] Parental leave and the reentry process [22:00] What about other women in companies that don’t support new moms [25:30] How LOLA came to be [35:18] Jordana’s journey to motherhood  [41:10] What does family mean to Jordana   KEY TAKEAWAYS:    Research indicates that when you bring animals into your home it can prime your brain and help prepare you biologically and emotionally to move forward in the next part of your family-building process. At LOLA, the on-boarding process following parental leave is just as important as the off-boarding process. It’s also mutually beneficial for the business as well as the new parent and can help businesses continue to grow and thrive.  As we try new things or step into new identities and roles it's all about learning to be more comfortable in moments that don't have a natural resolution. It’s about learning to be okay in the highs and lows.   RESOURCE LINKS   LOLA Website - https://mylola.com/   Stork'd Website - https://www.storkdpodcast.com/   BIO   Jordana Kier is the co-founder and Co-CEO of LOLA, the first lifelong brand for reproductive health. In her role, Jordana is responsible for overseeing the marketing and sales teams, leading the brand’s efforts to provide an ever-expanding portfolio of trusted products and reproductive health resources for every stage of life. Jordana was responsible for overseeing LOLA’s omnichannel expansion into Walmart, marking the retailer’s largest investment in the natural feminine care category to date. Before co-founding LOLA, Jordana received her MBA from Columbia Business School. She graduated from Dartmouth College and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2016 and Crain’s 40 under 40 in 2019. Jordana also serves on the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network Advisory Board. She loves Hans Zimmer movie scores, competitive sports, and road trips in foreign countries.