# Balancing Policy and Parenting: May Mailman on What It Takes to Have It All

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Published: 2025-10-22T13:26:33+00:00
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## Resource

This week on The Conservative Woman’s Guide, Karin Lips is joined by May Mailman, former Deputy Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Senior Policy Strategist at the White House. Mailman offers a rare glimpse into life in the West Wing and discusses balancing motherhood with her career. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join the conversation—and make sure you never miss an update! Email us at media@enlightenedwomen.org if you have feedback or ideas for us.

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