#10: Podcast Producer Erin Kane

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Erin Kane is the co-creator and co-host of Manic Mommies, a wildly popular podcast that was founded six years ago by Erin and her then-neighbor Kristin Brandt. I think this interview will be of interest to new podcasters like me, but the main reason I wanted to talk to Erin is that I think she’s part of a genuine trend—a trend in which people, both women and men, are wearing more and more work hats in order to satisfy the full range of their work needs.

In Erin’s case, she’s worked in the field of public relations for many years—and Manic Mommies, even as it has grown into a real and viable entity, continues to be something of a sideline. More than a hobby, but not quite a full-time job. I’m starting to wonder if this approach—balancing multiple jobs rather than looking for a single role that both pays the bills and is deeply satisfying—is the best way for many of us to crack the ‘What should I do with my life?’ conundrum for once and for all. I’m not sure, but I found my conversation with Erin to be interesting food for thought.

About Erin Kane: Erin Kane is a public relations professional who left a job in public television to start her own publicity agency. In addition to her PR work, she is also the co-founder, producer, and promoter of Manic Mommies, a resource for working mothers that has grown to include, in addition to the podcast: a robust online community, an annual retreat, and various other extensions. Erin also writes about work/life on a weekly basis for Real Simple’s Simply Stated blog.

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