Jennifer Folsom


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Jennifer Folsom

3years ago
Out of Office

What I’m teaching my 3 sons about women so they become better men

From talking about the division of housework, to body image, to consent, to work-life balance – we can all do better, says author Jenn Folsom.

3years ago
Out of Office

Caring for my elderly parents taught me a hard lesson about burnout

Author and mom Jennifer Folsom says caregiving burnout is real, and it’s important to remember who you are when you’re not taking care of everyone else.

4years ago
Health & Mindset

Why I’m choosing bangs over Botox (for now)

Author Jenn Folsom, 47, describes her struggle to find her goal professional appearance.

4years ago
Business Culture

Now may be the best time for working caregivers to ask for more

Covid-19 normalized caregiving. So now, as we emerge from the pandemic, it’s an ideal time to negotiate for raises, bonuses or additional workplace flexibility to directly support caregivers.

4years ago
Out of Office

Sandwich-generation caregivers — including myself — are not OK.

The daily juggle has left author Jennifer Folsom exhausted, and also seeking some bigger truths. “If I go right from caring for my children to caring for my parents, when do I get to focus on me?” she asks.

4years ago
Know Your Value

How I learned to accept the gift of saying ‘yes’ to help

Many women refrain from asking for help when they need it. It’s time to kick that attitude to the curb, starting with this holiday season, says author Jenn Folsom.

4years ago
Know Your Value

I was ecstatic for my first business trip in two years — until all hell broke loose

Author and working mom Jenn Folsom shares her stressful experience and chats with experts about the best ways to ease back to work travel and up the joy factor.

5years ago
Know Your Value

Has your job search stalled? Here’s what to do.

More than 2.4 million women in the U.S. have lost their jobs during the pandemic. As part of Know Your Value’s “REBOOT” series, author Jennifer Folsom shares strategies to keep the momentum going.

5years ago
Know Your Value

KYV’s reboot-your-career camp: How to expand your pipeline of job opportunities

Anne Nichelson updates Know Your Value on her job search and how she is working on pivoting and ‘reimagining’ her potential.

5years ago
Know Your Value

KYV’s reboot-your-career camp: How to find your focus, and your passion

Over the years, Dana Taylor’s business took a back seat to caregiving. But now that the Maryland mom’s daughter is in kindergarten, she’s ready to get her career back on track. Taylor shares her story.