Motherhood and career ambition
Subject in Parenting
Motherhood and career ambition has come up in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Toast, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. 3 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Amy PoehlerAmerican actress, comedian and podcast host, formerly of Saturday Night Live
Poehler advises mothers to offload tasks they dislike and not feel guilty for not loving every part of parenting.
“give yourself a break. You're not supposed to love everything. And it doesn't make you a bad mom if you don't”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Mindy Kaling (Jun 30, 2026) · Listen from 58:10
Mindy KalingAmerican writer, actor and producer, creator of The Mindy Project, Never Have I Ever and Not Suitable for Work
Kaling says one of her goals is to be genuinely present for her children while continuing her career.
“I really want to be able to hang with them and be with them in a real way”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Mindy Kaling (Jun 30, 2026) · Listen from 53:31
Claudia OshryAmerican media personality, podcaster and co-host of The Toast, known as Girl With No Job
Claudia Oshry says motherhood drained her professional ambition and that she has embraced it.
“My personal experience with motherhood has been like, it drained me of any ambition and I love it”
The Toast: Nicolandria Incorporated: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 (May 6, 2026) · Listen from 38:08
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Toast · 2 episodes
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler · 1 episode
Episodes
Mindy KalingGood Hang with Amy Poehler · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 h 2 min
Amy Poehler talks with Mindy Kaling about her path from Dartmouth improv and Matt & Ben to The Office, The Mindy Project, and Not Suitable for Work.
Mother's Day at the Business Center: Thursday, May 7th, 2026The Toast · May 7, 2026 · 57 min
Sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry trade Mother's Day and family chatter before covering West Wilson's leaked photos, the Elle prequel, Taylor Fritz, Josh Groban, and Golden Tempo.
Nicolandria Incorporated: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026The Toast · May 6, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Kim Kardashian's bar exam pause, the Lively–Baldoni settlement, Lizzo's lawsuit, Summer House drama, Love Island skepticism and listener advice.