20 Nov 2025
45m

Brea Starmer: Redefining Work Around Highest and Best Use, Not Hours Logged

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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast, Srinivas Rao interviews Brea Starmer, an entrepreneur, and mother, about the intersection of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the modern workplace. Brea shares personal stories about her career trajectory, including facing pregnancy discrimination and building a business focused on creating hospitable workplaces for women and other underrepresented groups. The conversation explores the challenges and biases faced by women in the workplace, the importance of policies like paid leave, and the need for a shift towards valuing impact over hours. Brea also discusses how motherhood has changed her perspective and the importance of empathy and authenticity in leadership.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Early Influences

Part 2: Career Challenges, Discrimination

Part 3: Policy, Systemic Change

Part 4: Redefining Productivity, Time

Part 5: Workplace Redesign, Inclusion

Part 6: Authenticity, Conclusion

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