Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines

In these recent months, working moms have increased their workloads at home causing them to work double overtime. And, with those additional tasks, burnout and overwhelm are present, causing us to lack patience with our loved ones, not feel well, and a host of other emotions. But, it is possible to overcome.  In today's episode, Gillian Behnke shares her personal story of overcoming the overwhelm...

With education funds being cut, Val Wimes felt the need to provide educational classes for teens and young adults, to prepare them for life after school. Within one week, she developed, designed, and launched Socially Immersed University. A University where teachers provide FREE training opportunities to help students gain skills in: Cooking Vending Machine Full Body Stretch Content Creation ...

Do you believe you can juggle the many priorities on your to-do lists and grow your career?  In today's episode, Author, Mom, Wife, and active duty Air Force Officer, Rojan Robotham helps working moms understand how they CAN DO IT. She explains how working moms can S.O.A.R.:  S: Support  O: Organization A: Aspire R: Resilience Listen in today's episode where Latika and Rojan discuss...

When you were growing up, did you watch your mom juggle having to go to work and take care of you and/or your siblings? Was that a lesson on what you should or should not do as you became a working mom? In today's episode, Tara Nichol's shares her experience of watching her mom juggle it all and what shares with us what she is doing now to help working moms navigate the workplace. Tara Nichol is a...

Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth or June 19th. This is the day where African Americans or black men and women celebrate/commemorate the end of slavery.  In today's episode, Latika shares her reflection, recognition, and celebration of this special day. She shares her way of celebrating Juneteenth and why it is vital to the history of Americans and African Americans.  To do...

These last few months of transition have not been easy. And, like most moms, we all are tired. It has been a lot trying to manage everything and everyone, at the same time and in the same space. But, it is vital that we make time to rest.  In today's episode, Latika outlines various ways you can rest, that are realistic to the working mom who has to manage children, cooking, laundry, husband,...

There is so much going on in this world today.  Across the world, people have taken to the streets, city offices, and even the White House to be heard, as response to the unfortunate death of George Floyd by police officers.  Latika shares her thoughts on how you, as an individual and/or organizational leader, can be a part of the solution to correct injustice and inequality TODAY. She c...

In order to master work and life balance, a working mom must make herself a priority. By, making yourself a priority, you are less likely to be burned out, stressed out, and frustrated trying to cater to everyone's priorities. You are more likely to master work and life balance, because you have taken the time to address your needs, likes, and wants.  In today's episode, Latika provides four...

Working Moms everywhere have been putting in overtime for the past three months. Since being home due to COVID-19, we have been working, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, keeping up with the laundry, and the list goes on. But, when is there time for the woman called mom?  So many working moms are not prioritizing self-care, which is especially important now as we are performing our various ro...

We have gone through so much these past two months. And, in these months, we have enhanced and gained new skills. But, when we return to work, what are you going to do with those skills? Will you forget about them?  In today's episode, Latika talks to you about how you must see yourself through a new lens. She emphasizes that, as working moms, we must come out of this pandemic, not only as su...

It's been over two months since we have been in home due to COVID-19 and it has been overwhelming. But, this is the most vital time for us to incorporate some type of work and life balance in our lives.  Work and life balance can be defined as the integration of time between work and personal life. As we conduct business and family life at home, and for many of us in the same room, it is impo...

The season we are in is a trying one. But, Latika gives a little encouragement to working moms in today's episode. 

Have you said to yourself or heard others say, "this has gotten to be too much"? "This" is in reference to working from home, teaching kids subjects to ensure they advance in the world, preparing meals, spending time with the hubby, and so forth.  It is a lot. And, when you begin to write down (or think about) all of the tasks you are handling right now, while at home, it can be too much. Not...

In the last six weeks, the world has been shut down, due to the safety precautions of COVID-19; and it has been a little hectic. These weeks have been filled with an emotional roller coaster of being frustrated, anxious, overworked, and so many other feelings. We have been isolated from school, work, friends, family, and the world; spending all of our time at home. It has been a lot for anyone, bu...

The global pandemic has forced many working moms to wear multiple hats, simultaneously. We are attending virtual meetings; meeting deadlines; teaching and entertaining our children; managing the house; trying to be nice to our husbands; and the list goes on. Even thinking about the list of things to do can sound overwhelming. So, the question becomes, how can you create or find balance while you w...

In today's episode, Latika asks what balance looks like for you. With balance being defined as an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright or steady; Latika equates work and life balance for working moms to a juggler. Latika describes how a juggler must juggle three or more things in their hand to entertain the audience. Just like a juggler, working moms have to...

In today's episode, Latika asks the question: What is your anchor? For so many of us, our life is like a boat - a cruise ship. We have so much that is piled on and in us, that sometimes it could cause us to sink or sway in the water. But, when we have our boat anchored to a strong foundation, we rise and stay afloat. Today, Latika encourages you to develop your anchor, which is your relationship w...

Have you ever been asked, who are you? Or what defines you? As a working mom, we have many roles that we juggle. We are wives, maids, cooks, community members, drivers, and the list goes on. But, who are you? Who is the woman who serves in these many roles? In today's episode, I share who I am, after having that question asked to me. I truly encourage you to look in the mirror and ask God who you...