The Work-Life Equation

Real Stories. Real Talk. Real Life.

Co-hosted by #1 global voice for moms, Christine Michel Carter, along with Bright Horizons’ own Priya Krishnan, The Work-Life Equation features candid conversations, stories, and strategies from corporate leaders, public figures, and everyday people who are putting the pieces together to make life work.

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The hosts of The Work-Life Equation podcast, Priya Krishnan and Christine Michel Carter

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Meet Our Hosts

Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons

Priya Krishnan
Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons

Entrepreneur, mom, and a champion of women around the world, Priya loves work, life, and everything in between. She came to Bright Horizons after founding and running India’s largest childcare business, is the winner of many awards for her work in the space – Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Turk, FT1000 for Asia, and Red Herring Asia, to name a few – and is today Bright Horizons’ chief client and experience officer. She also has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, an MBA from London Business School, and a unique perspective on what fits work and life together.

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What should I know about The Work-Life Equation?

What topics are discussed?

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Priya and Christine meet with guests to discuss the struggles they face, including being leaders, building a career while raising a family, and balancing daily responsibilities.

When and where can I listen to episodes?

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Episodes stream every other Wednesday anywhere you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, and iHeart Radio. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! 

Who should listen to this podcast?

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Life doesn’t come with a user’s manual. There are no instructions, no map, and most of us go through life just making it up as we go along. The Work-Life Equation is for everyone who is putting the pieces together to make life work and hopes to find inspiration on how to effectively balance work and personal responsibilities 

How does Bright Horizons help families find work-life balance? 

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Bright Horizons® is a leading education and care company, dedicated to helping people thrive both at work and at home. Employees work better when their families receive quality care and resources, so we partner with employers around the world to provide child care centers, back-up child care, elder care assistance, and college coaching services. All of these solutions support families as they balance personal and work responsibilities, giving them the flexibility and confidence to bring their whole selves to every situation. We also provide child care through non-employer sponsored community welcoming child care centers.

Why should I listen?

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The conversations on the Work-Life Equation are candid, insightful, and completely relatable. Listen to our hosts and guests as they share vulnerable personal stories that will leave you feeling inspired and understood.
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