“You should always be thinking that you need to be fairly compensated for the value you are bringing.”This week we welcome Tobi Asare, Founder of the online platform for working mothers My Bump Pay.As the first woman in her office location to go through the maternity leave process, Tobi found herself on a steep learning curve and became interested in how mums go on to build successful careers amidst the barriers that surround working mothers.Tobi and Verena discuss:Negotiating for a pay rise (especially whilst on maternity leave)Practical tips to communicate your value to your employer How to avoid the part-time pay penalty as a parentHow to ensure you're not impacted by the pension pay gapHow to increase your visibility at work Tobi's book The Blend is available here.Are you progressing a big career whilst raising small children? Each month we send out a helpful round-up email featuring useful info and brave new ideas for ambitious mums and dads. Sign up now.Applications are now open for our NHS FellowshipOur FMLM accredited NHS Fellowship is a career development programme for working parents in the NHS who want to lead positive change. Apply by 11/07. Find out more.