• Breaking the Caregiver Stigma with Aisha Adkins

  • 2024/10/22
  • 再生時間: 24 分
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Breaking the Caregiver Stigma with Aisha Adkins

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  • In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Aisha Adkins, a powerhouse advocate for caregivers. Aisha shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her mother, discussing how she found her way into advocacy and the importance of supporting caregivers in the workplace. We dive into the stigma surrounding caregiving, the challenges of balancing caregiving and work, and why it's essential to normalize caregiving experiences on resumes.

    Throughout our conversation, Aisha offers practical advice for both caregivers and employers on how to navigate caregiving with compassion and flexibility. We also touch on the importance of resources like hospice care and why employers need to rethink how they support their caregiving employees. Aisha’s insight is invaluable for anyone interested in creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment for caregivers.

    Episode Highlights:
    [1:26] - Aisha Adkins shares an interesting personal story about living in Atlanta and meeting civil rights leaders.
    [3:30] - Aisha’s caregiving journey begins: Moving to Barbados and caring for her mother.
    [7:07] - Aisha explains Caring Across Generations and how they advocate for caregivers.
    [9:10] - Differences in caregiving resources between the U.S. and Barbados.
    [11:39] - The importance of adding caregiving experience to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
    [17:10] - How employers can better support working caregivers: Tips on remote work and understanding resume gaps.
    [20:16] - Discussing hospice care and why it can improve the end-of-life experience for loved ones.

    Links & Resources:

    Aisha Adkins’ website: aishaadkins.com

    Caring Across Generations: caringacross.org

    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. Remember to check out our website at invisibleemployeeadvocates.com for more resources, and subscribe to our newsletter for updates! We’ll catch you in the next episode.

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Aisha Adkins, a powerhouse advocate for caregivers. Aisha shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her mother, discussing how she found her way into advocacy and the importance of supporting caregivers in the workplace. We dive into the stigma surrounding caregiving, the challenges of balancing caregiving and work, and why it's essential to normalize caregiving experiences on resumes.

Throughout our conversation, Aisha offers practical advice for both caregivers and employers on how to navigate caregiving with compassion and flexibility. We also touch on the importance of resources like hospice care and why employers need to rethink how they support their caregiving employees. Aisha’s insight is invaluable for anyone interested in creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment for caregivers.

Episode Highlights:
[1:26] - Aisha Adkins shares an interesting personal story about living in Atlanta and meeting civil rights leaders.
[3:30] - Aisha’s caregiving journey begins: Moving to Barbados and caring for her mother.
[7:07] - Aisha explains Caring Across Generations and how they advocate for caregivers.
[9:10] - Differences in caregiving resources between the U.S. and Barbados.
[11:39] - The importance of adding caregiving experience to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
[17:10] - How employers can better support working caregivers: Tips on remote work and understanding resume gaps.
[20:16] - Discussing hospice care and why it can improve the end-of-life experience for loved ones.

Links & Resources:

Aisha Adkins’ website: aishaadkins.com

Caring Across Generations: caringacross.org

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. Remember to check out our website at invisibleemployeeadvocates.com for more resources, and subscribe to our newsletter for updates! We’ll catch you in the next episode.

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