85. Fired at 8 months pregnant with Beth Wanner of Mother Cover

All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting · Jun 3, 2025 · 1h 6m · transcript

Ep. 85: You read that right.

I sat down with Beth Wanner, founder and CEO of Mother Cover, to talk about the real (and raw) story behind her company—one that includes IVF, two layoffs, workplace discrimination, and a fire in her belly to build something better for parents in the workplace.

You’ll hear:

A story that you didn't think possible because of "legal rights" as a pregnant person

The birth of Mother Cover and what it does differently

Her advice for navigating job interviews, layoffs, and career gaps as a parent

FULL SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS

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