In this episode, Diane and Jennifer reflect on their lives as assistant professors with young children, as well as their more recent leadership roles. We discuss a wide range of topics, including what it's like to be one of few women in the room, the challenges of balancing parenthood with a career in academia, and how to think about service as a junior faculty member.

In this conversation between old friends, Professor Thomas shares many insights from her academic career including the importance of saying no, the challenges of networking, and the need to find balance.