Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines

In a society where the demands of professional life often clash with the responsibilities of motherhood, Empowering the Working Mom (EWM) Podcast emerges as a beacon of hope and support. Rooted in faith and driven by a passion for uplifting narratives, EWM Podcast represents a bold commitment to serving working mothers with integrity, compassion, and authenticity. Through candid conversations with leaders and fellow working moms, we aim to cultivate a supportive network that encourages working moms to pursue their dreams with unwavering confidence and grace. www.empoweringtheworkingmom.com

S13 E215: Faith at the Center: A Mom’s Anchor — How Faith Keeps You Grounded in Chaotic Seasons

Motherhood and career often feel like a juggling act with no pause button. But what if the key to juggling isn’t doing more — it’s anchoring yourself in faith?In this powerful episode of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, our guest, Esther Shittu, a working mom, remote work pioneer, and podcast host, shares how she walked through seasons of uncertainty, fear, and transition, all while keeping her faith at the center.Key Empowering Moments: Defining what it means to trust God when life feels chaotic How faith can anchor you in both your home and careerEncouragement for working moms who feel stretched thin and overwhelmed by career and motherhood.This isn’t just about survival — it’s about alignment. When you center your home, life, and career on faith, you’ll find clarity, confidence, and peace even in chaotic seasons.Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠The Faith-Centered Equity Tracker ⁠⁠⁠⁠Empowered Working Mom Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠Prayer Request Form⁠⁠ About Esther: Esther is a fellow working mom, remote work warrior, and host of her own faith-filled podcast. Esther has walked through some real seasons of stretching — leaving her first job with no backup plan, navigating remote work through having multiple children, and even launching her podcast in the midst of real fear. And yet, through it all, she’s remained anchored in one thing — her faith.Connect with Esther: ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ About Latika: Latika empowers working moms who have been hurt, rejected, or abandoned by religion to regain their faith in God, so they can experience true fulfillment, freedom, and forgiveness, so they can thrive in their life, career, and at home, through faith-centered equity coaching.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #season13 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #workingmom #mom #empoweringtheworkingmombreakfast #faithcenteredequity #worklifebalancepodcast #faithcentered #equity #balance

09-12
34:09

S13 E216: Time Is Tight, But So Is God’s Grace

💡 Special Announcement: In October 2025, our private online community will dig deeper into the Faith-Centered Equity Tracker! We’ll share bonus tips and host two live trainings on how to use the Tracker as an occupied mom so you can walk in faith-centered equity every single day.Let’s be real—time feels tight. Between work deadlines, school runs, dinner prep, and that never-ending laundry pile, you may be wondering: “How in the world am I supposed to do all of this?”Here’s the truth that you need to grab hold of today: Time is tight, but so is God’s grace.In this episode, Latika shares practical tools that will help you step out of overwhelm and into God’s rhythm for your life. Key Empowering Moments: Scheduling with graceBoundaries that protect your peaceSurrendering to God’s timingAdditionally, you will learn how the Faith-Centered Equity Tracker can help you see where your time is going, set boundaries rooted in your values, and release guilt so you can live aligned with God’s priorities.Whether you’re listening on your morning commute, your lunch break, or while folding laundry, this episode will give you the encouragement and strategy you need to embrace both your time and His grace.Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠⁠The Faith-Centered Equity Tracker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Empowered Working Mom Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prayer Request Form⁠⁠⁠ About Latika: Latika empowers working moms who have been hurt, rejected, or abandoned by religion to regain their faith in God, so they can experience true fulfillment, freedom, and forgiveness, so they can thrive in their life, career, and at home, through faith-centered equity coaching.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #season13 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #workingmom #mom #empoweringtheworkingmombreakfast #faithcenteredequity #worklifebalancepodcast #faithcentered #equity #balance

09-26
29:40

S13 E214: Faith-Filled Friendships: Being a Good Friend to Yourself and Others

Friendships are one of God’s sweetest gifts, but if we’re honest—they can sometimes feel complicated, disappointing, or even lonely. In this episode, Latika sits down with the amazing Kristen Strong, who has a heart for helping women nurture life-giving friendships and extend that same grace and compassion toward themselves.Kristen shares practical principles and practices that can help us:Be a better friend to ourselves, with kindness and graceShow up as a faithful, encouraging friend to othersRemember that while human friends may fail us, Jesus—our truest Friend—never willYou’ll walk away encouraged that you are not the exception when it comes to having meaningful, soul-feeding friendships. You’re meant for connection, and you can cultivate relationships that honor God and bring you joy.As working moms, we carry so much. And yet, as Kristen reminds us, we don’t have to carry it alone. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, marriage, career, or personal growth—friendship (with others and with Jesus) is part of how God strengthens us for the journey.Key Empowering Moments:✨ How to extend grace to yourself in seasons of imbalance✨ Simple practices to nurture and sustain your friendships✨ Why Jesus is the Friend who never fails—and how that truth brings peace✨ Encouragement that you are worthy of connection, rest, and joyEmpowering Resources: ⁠The Faith-Centered Equity Tracker ⁠⁠Empowered Working Mom Coaching Program ⁠⁠Prayer Request Form⁠ About Kristen: Kristen is a wife to a U.S. Air Force Veteran, mama to three beloved adult kiddos, and an author who wants to help you be the kind of friend you want to have. Kristen loves writing stories that help you make sense of your own and help you see your season with more expectation and less worry.Connect with Kristen: Website | Instagram | Facebook About Latika: Latika empowers working moms who have been hurt, rejected, or abandoned by religion to regain their faith in God, so they can experience true fulfillment, freedom, and forgiveness, so they can thrive in their life, career, and at home, through faith-centered equity coaching.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #season13 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #workingmom #mom #empoweringtheworkingmombreakfast #faithcenteredequity #worklifebalancepodcast #faithcentered #equity #balance #friendships #faithfilledfriendships

08-29
41:30

S13 E213: The Reality of the Occupied Mom

Being a working mom often feels like living in a constant state of motion — your mind is racing, your schedule is packed, and your heart is stretched in a hundred directions. In this episode of The Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika gets real about what it truly means to be an “occupied mom” and why our culture’s version of balance often leaves us more exhausted than fulfilled.Key Empowering Moments: The unfiltered truth about the pressures working moms face every single dayHow to shift from striving to thriving by aligning your life with God's prioritiesPractical, faith-centered steps to create space for rest without guiltA reminder that God cares more about your heart than hustleIf you’ve been running on empty, this episode will feel like a deep breath for your soul — and a loving nudge back into God’s peace.Empowering Resources: The Faith-Centered Equity Tracker Empowered Working Mom Coaching Program Prayer Request Form About Latika: Latika empowers working moms who have been hurt, rejected, or abandoned by religion to regain their faith in God, so they can experience true fulfillment, freedom, and forgiveness, so they can thrive in their life, career, and at home, through faith-centered equity coaching.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #season13 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #workingmom #mom #empoweringtheworkingmombreakfast #faithcenteredequity #worklifebalance #faithcentered #equity #balance

08-15
17:40

S12 E211: Rest, Reflect, & Rise [End of Season 12]

We made it! In this heartfelt final episode of Season 12, Latika Vines takes a moment to exhale and celebrate how far we've come together. From powerful conversations to divine downloads, we’re wrapping this season with gratitude, reflection, and a bold encouragement to prioritize rest this summer.Latika will take you behind the scenes of the 4th Annual Empowering the Working Mom Breakfast, where we leaned into the theme: The Power of Rest: Reclaiming Your Identity through Faith, Voice, and Vision. From soul-stirring moments to transformative takeaways, this year's event was a powerful reminder that rest is DIVINE. It’s how we reconnect to who we truly are in God.In this episode, Latika also recognizes YOU — our amazing community of working moms who show up, lean in, and give yourselves permission to grow, heal, and be restored. As we pause for our summer break, Latika encourages you to stay nourished, stay connected, and don’t forget to download the Empowered Working Mom Guide — it’s packed with tools, scriptures, and tips to help you create space for God and for YOU this summer."From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening, sharing, praying, and walking this journey with me. Your voice, your vision, and your faith matter. May your summer be full of peace, purpose, and plenty of rest." - Latika VinesUntil August —Keep resting, keep rising, and keep showing up as the empowered woman God has called you to be. 💛Key Empowering Moments: A recap of the 4th Annual Empowering the Working Mom BreakfastHow to stay connected and inspired during our summer breakEmpowering Resources: ⁠Empowered Working Mom Guide⁠Submit Prayer Requests⁠⁠EWM Coaching Program⁠About Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #rest #workingmom #mom #clarity #confidence #thepowerofrest #endofseason #empoweringtheworkingmombreakfast

05-30
17:19

S12 E210: Rest and Reclaiming Balance

What is rest? And, how do you obtain the power to rest?In this powerful episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we dive deep into what it truly means to rest—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’ve been running on empty, juggling roles, and feeling disconnected from who you are, this conversation is your invitation to pause and come home to yourself. Our guest, Donna Johnson-Klonsky shares her tips on how working moms, like yourself, can find the time and opportunity to rest. You don't want to miss this episode.Key Empowering Moments:✨ Reclaiming Yourself with Rest: Learn how rest can restore clarity, peace, and power in your daily life.✨ Designing a Life That Includes YOU: You’ll hear reflections and practical encouragement on how to build rhythms and routines that center your needs, passions, and presence without guilt.✨ The Power to Choose Yourself, Again and Again: No matter how far you’ve strayed from your own desires or dreams, you always have the power to return to yourself. Empowering Resources: 4th Annual EWM BreakfastSubmit Prayer RequestsEWM Coaching ProgramAbout Donna: As President of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., Donna has spent over 25 years guiding people through personal transitions, business growth, and professional shifts. With thousands of coaching hours and hundreds of workshops delivered, Donna blends practical strategies with a deeply compassionate approach. She’s also the author of ASPECTS OF CHANGE: 9 Steps to Conquer Your Most Devastating Change, Develop Boundless Energy, and Create a Life You Love. Donna’s mission is clear: to help people move through change with more confidence, clarity, and choice—so they can build a life and business they truly love.Connect with Donna: Website | Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Clarity CallAbout Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #rest #workingmom #mom #clarity #confidence #thepowerofrest

05-16
44:01

S12 E208: Soulful Self-Care for Mothers

Soulful self-care isn’t about surface-level rituals—it’s about tending to your deeper parts that need love, grace, and attention - YOU! In this fun, and heartfelt episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we explore what it truly means to care for yourself from the inside out. This episode is for every mother who’s tired of the hustle and ready to reconnect with herself in a more meaningful way. Our special guest, Avalaura Gaither, shares her secrets, her tips, and honesty on how working moms can take care of themselves - authentically. Key Empowering Moments: 💡 Soulful vs. Superficial Self-Care: Avalaura breaks down the difference between quick-fix self-care and the kind that actually nourishes your soul. Soulful self-care goes beyond bubble baths—it’s about boundaries, reflection, rest, and reconnection.💖 The Link Between Self-Love and Self-Care: You’ll hear why self-care can’t thrive without self-love, and how deepening your love for yourself leads to more intentional, sustainable care habits that honor your needs as a whole woman—not just a mom.📝 Journaling as a Tool for Self-Love and Care: Discover how journaling can help you uncover your emotional needs, track your patterns, and create space for truth-telling and healing. Whether you’re new to journaling or returning to it, you’ll walk away with prompts and purpose.Empowering Resources: Empowering the Working Mom Breakfast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Online Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About Avalaura: Avalaura Gaither is a Celebrity Life Coach and Intuitive Consultant. As the visionary founder of Soulful Selfcare Solutions, LLC, she has guided individuals from hole to wholeness since November 2005, employing a holistic approach that marries the heart and the mind. Through her soul-stirring podcasts, “Avalaura Heal My Life” and “Black Women Leave America,” she continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals, guiding them toward a life of authenticity and fullness.Connect with Avalaura: Website | LinkedIn | TikTok About Latika: Through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, she helps working moms reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #rest #workingmom #soulfulcare #soulcare #selfcare #selflove

05-14
33:54

S12 E209: Live the Legacy You Want to Leave

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, we’re shifting the conversation from what we do to who we’re becoming. As working moms juggling responsibilities, it's easy to get caught up in the busyness and lose sight of the legacy we're creating every day. Our guest, Dr. Linette Montae, invites you to pause, reflect, and live today in alignment with the legacy you want to leave behind. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by expectations or unsure about your next step, this episode will help you reclaim your power and align your life with purpose, faith, and vision.You’ll walk away empowered to:Define success on your own terms.Create life-work harmony instead of chasing balance.Live with clarity, intention, and a legacy mindset.Key Empowering Moments:Redefining Success: Success isn’t a title or paycheck—it’s peace, alignment, and living according to your values. You’ll be challenged to write a new definition of success that honors your faith, your family, and your future.Life-Work Harmony: We break away from the myth of balance and talk about harmony—a life where your personal and professional roles support one another instead of competing. Learn how to design rhythms that refresh your soul while doing the job.Living On Purpose: Legacy is not something you leave behind—it’s something you live daily. Discover how to step into your God-given purpose with intention, courage, and grace.Empowering Resources:⁠Empowering the Working Mom Breakfast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Online Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠⁠⁠⁠About Dr. Linette Montae: Known as the Legacy Influencer®, Dr. Montae is recognized for her mission to “shed societal shoulds” and redefine the rules of success. With her signature Profitable Empires™ Framework, she customizes profitable strategies for women CEOs & Founders to harmonize business success with personal happiness. Connect with Dr. Linette Montae: Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteAbout Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #rest #workingmom #mom #legacy #redefiningsuccess #livingonpurpose

05-02
47:02

S12 E207: Stress is a Choice! You Can Choose THIS Instead!

Ever felt like stress is running the show? What if we told you stress isn’t just about what’s happening around you—but what’s happening within you?In this powerful episode, our guest Charlotte Haggie, breaks down the real truth about stress and how you can shift from survival mode to soul-aligned living. You’ll discover how to reclaim your peace, realign your power, and refocus your energy on what truly matters—being the confident, calm, and capable woman God created you to be.Whether you're navigating motherhood, building your career, or just trying to keep it together, this episode will help you stop reacting and start choosing from a place of strength.Key Empowering Moments: Stress is what is happening in us in response to what is happening to us The only person we can control is ourselves. We can influence others when we are able to control ourselves. When you build your resilience, the storm can be happening outside but you can remain calm, confident and at ease so that you can be the mum you want to be and you can succeed in the career that you have built.Empowering Resources:Private, Exclusive Invitation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Online Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠⁠About Charlotte: Charlotte is a wellbeing coach helping working mums build the mental muscles of resilience. She helps them ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence so that they can have the career they have worked hard to build and be the mom they long to be. Connect with Charlotte: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Podcast | WebsiteAbout Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #stress #reconnect #rest #impact #journey #community #strength #refocus #workingmom #mum #mom

04-18
35:52

It’s Time to Rest, Rise, and Reclaim Your Identity [Bonus]

If you've been feeling overworked, overwhelmed, or overlooked—and you're ready to rest, rise, and reclaim your God-given identity, this announcement is for you! In this special episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika shares the vision behind an exclusive event and gives you a sneak peek at what’s in store: powerful speakers, real-life stories, deep connections, and a sacred space to just be.To learn more about this event, please go to www.empoweringtheworkingmom.com.

04-17
09:45

S12 E206: It's A Celebration

It's a Celebration! In this very special episode, we're marking five powerful years of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast! Join your host, Latika Vines, as she reflects on the journey, the impact, and the amazing community that has been built over the years. You’ll hear about the podcast’s beginnings, the lessons learned, listener love, and an exciting sneak peek into what’s ahead—including a new “Rest Challenge” to help you reset and realign with God in your career and motherhood.Whether you’ve been here from the start or just joined the journey, this episode is a heartfelt thank you and a reminder that resting in God is the key to thriving as a working mom.Key Empowering Moments:The story behind launching the podcastKey lessons from five years of episodesHow God has used this platform to impact working momsWhat’s next for the podcastEmpowering Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Private Online Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠Let’s Celebrate Together!Share this episode with a fellow working mom and let’s continue this movement of faith, purpose, and rest. Here’s to the next five years!About Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #celebration #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #careervision #reconnect #rest #impact #journey #community

04-04
17:41

S12 E205: The Need + Benefits of Intentional Rest

What is intentional rest and how do you obtain it? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we dive deep into the power of intentional rest with special guest Mr. Sid Scott. As working moms, we often feel pressured to hustle, stay “on” 24/7, and equate our worth with productivity. But what if true success is found in slowing down?Key Empowering Moments:🔹 Identifying the issue with hustle culture, speed, and the pressure to always be busy.🔹 Understanding that slowing down doesn’t mean sacrificing growth—it actually fuels it!🔹 Why rest (The Sabbath) isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a life-changing principle designed to bring balance, renewal, and alignment with God’s purpose.If you’ve ever felt guilty about taking a break, this episode is for you! God designed rest as a gift, not a luxury. Tune in for a conversation that will help you reclaim your time, energy, and peace.🎧 Listen now and be empowered to embrace the rest you deserve!Empowering Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠About Sid Scott: Sid Scott is a breakthrough coach for women who are ready to feel safe with more abundance in all areas of their lives. His CURE Framework™️ is a neuroscience-backed approach that helps you gain clarity, heal subconscious emotional blocks, and create a life that needs no escape.Connect with Sid: LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | InstagramAbout Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #realtalk #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #stress #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #careervision #reconnect #rest #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #intentional #selfcare #mom #intentionalrest

03-21
46:21

S12 E204: Reconnect to Self

How do you focus or prioritize your well-being when you are trying to juggle the many balls you have in the air? How do you prioritize yourself, when you have to prioritize everyone and everything else? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika Vines and Brittany Elliott have a heartfelt conversation on how working moms can reconnect with themselves, despite the demands of daily life.  Brittany shares invaluable insights on how rest, self-care, and mental load management play a crucial role in your well-being.Key Empowering Moments: Define Rest: What does rest mean to you? Brittany helps us redefine rest beyond just sleep and uncover what truly restores us.Prioritize Self-Care: Self-care is more than a checklist—it’s a practice of reconnection. Learn how to integrate it into your life in a meaningful way.Manage the Mental Load: As working moms, we juggle so much. Brittany shares practical tips to acknowledge and lighten the mental burden we carry daily.Empowering Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠About Brittany: Brittany Elliott is a self-care & mom-life coach, author, podcast host, speaker, and the creator of Back to You in 5. She empowers working moms to restructure their approach to motherhood, so they can prioritize their needs, & practice self-care in a meaningful way, so they can reclaim joy in their motherhood experience. Through her podcast, “What Self-Care Looks Like”, Brittany addresses the unspoken challenges of motherhood & how to overcome them.Connect with Brittany: Instagram | Facebook | Website About Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #realtalk #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #stress #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #careervision #reconnect #rest #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #intentional #selfcare #prioritizeself #mom

03-07
41:28

S12 E203: Redefining Rest: Beyond Sleep and Downtime

As a working mom, you juggle countless responsibilities—career, family, home, and everything in between. But when was the last time you prioritized yourself? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we’re diving deep into the importance of intentional self-care and rest—not as a luxury, but as a necessity to prevent burnout. Our special guest, Dr. Marissa Alert, shares the need for intentional self-care and rest to avoid burnout, especially during uncertain and uncomfortable times. This episode is your reminder that you can’t pour from an empty cup—and that rest is a radical form of self-preservation.Key Empowering Moments: Rest isn’t just sleep or doing nothing; it’s about engaging in intentional activities that restore the body, mind, and spirit. Without intentional rest, chronic stress can lead to burnout and reduced performance, making planned recovery essential for well-being. Rest requires prioritization and planning; small, intentional habits can make rest a sustainable part of daily life.Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠T⁠⁠⁠he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fall Guide to Realign Your Career Vision to your Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Submit your Prayer Request⁠About Dr. Alert: Dr. Marissa Alert is a clinical health psychologist, consultant, and speaker passionate about helping organizations combat stress and burnout. As the founder of MDA Wellness, she partners with companies to create a positive, growth-oriented culture that supports employee well-being and engagement. When she is not helping organizations thrive, you can find her traveling, indulging in great food, or dancing—activities that recharge her and bring fresh energy to her work.Connect with Dr. Alert:Website | LinkedIn About Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God’s purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #worklifebalance #realtalk #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #stress #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #careervision #burnout #rest #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #intentional #selfcare

02-21
34:41

S12 E202: Resting in Faith: Trusting God to Provide

How are you feeling? Have you been overwhelmed trying to balance the new demands of work, motherhood, and everything in between? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika dives into how you can stand firm in faith and rest in the confidence that God will take care of you and your family, no matter what is going on around you. Join her as she explores the importance of trusting God’s provision while using wisdom in our daily lives. Learn how releasing fear, taking steps of faith, and embracing rest can help you find peace amid life’s demands. Mama, you don’t have to carry the weight of it all—God’s got you! Tune in now and be encouraged. Key Empowering Moments: Look at the lessons being taught Build your community Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ T⁠he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Fall Guide to Realign Your Career Vision to your Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your Prayer Request Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #EmpoweringWorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast #EWMPodcast #Author #Community #Remotework #EmpoweringtheWorkingMomPodcast #Growth #WorkingMom #LifeTips #Motherhood #Faith #Success #WorkLifeBalancePodcast #EWM #Rest #Selfcare #NewPodcastEpisode #Episode #PrayerRequest

02-07
34:35

S12 E201: Thrive Remotely: 3 Game-Changing Tips for Working Moms

Are you on the juggle-struggle bus? Has it been hard for you to juggle or manage the multiple tasks and priorities on your plate? If so, you are not alone! Statistics show that many working moms and caregiving employees are struggling mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. In this episode of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Shannon Davis shares her top three tips for helping working moms and mompreneurs thrive in a remote world. Whether you're balancing the demands of parenting, entrepreneurship, or a full-time remote job, Shannon’s advice will inspire and equip you to find balance, joy, and purpose. Key Empowering Moments:✨ Overcoming the Juggle Struggle: Learn how to navigate the constant demands of work and family life with actionable strategies to prioritize your time and energy. ✨ The Happy Home Office Box: Discover how a simple, yet effective, toolkit can keep you organized, motivated, and ready for a productive day in your home office. ✨ Incorporating God in Your Business: Shannon shares heartfelt insights on how faith can be a source of guidance and strength in your entrepreneurial journey. Shannon’s practical tips and empowering perspective will leave you feeling motivated and equipped to thrive remotely without sacrificing what matters most. Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T he Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fall Guide to Realign Your Career Vision to your Faith⁠⁠⁠ About Shannon: A Christian Mom who leans on her faith, learns from her life experiences, loves her blended family, and embraces the challenges God puts before her. A content marketer, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Happy Home Office Subscription Box - spreading inspiration, joy, and community to Momprenuers and work-from-home Moms. Connect with Shannon: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #EmpoweringWorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast #EWMPodcast #Author #Community #Remotework #EmpoweringtheWorkingMomPodcast #Growth #Fulfillment #WorkingMom #LifeTips #Motherhood #Faith #Success #WorkLifeBalancePodcast #EWM #TabithaMoment #Rest #Selfcare #ThriveRemotely #NewPodcastEpisode #Episode

01-24
33:31

S12 E200: Restore So You Can Be Refilled

When was the last time you took a moment to be still? If we are honest, it probably has been a while. But without those moments of stillness, you won't have the energy to operate or perform for others in your job, manage your home, or nurture your relationship with your husband.  In this opening episode of Season 12, Latika empowers you to restore your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health so that can you be refilled to support and serve others.  Tune in as Latika identifies rest and why you need it so you can be the best version of yourself, starting today!  Key Empowering Moments:  3 Lessons Learned from Tabitha  7 Ways to Restore and Refill  Placing Yourself in Your List of Priorities Actionable Tips for Working Moms:  Identify and Implement a Winning Circle  Identify your Priority List Find Rest in Your Daily Living Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fall Guide to Realign Your Career Vision to your Faith⁠⁠ Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #EmpoweringWorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast #EWMPodcast #Author #Community #MindsetShift #EmpoweringtheWorkingMomPodcast #Growth #Fulfillment #WorkingMom #LifeTips #Motherhood #Faith #BibleTruths #Success #Tabitha #WorkLifeBalancePodcast #EWM #TabithaMoment #Rest #Restoration #Healing #Selfcare

01-10
15:25

S12 E199: Rest is the Key [Season 12 Introduction]

Rest is more than just sleeping; it’s about recharging mentally, emotionally, and physically so you can show up as the best version of yourself—for your family, your career, and most importantly, for you. As we begin Season 12 of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, tune in as Latika dive's into the theme for this season, share a sneak peek of what’s to come, and remind you that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Key Empowering Moments: Why rest is essential for working moms and how it fuels productivity and resilience. A glimpse into the upcoming episodes, including topics like overcoming hustle culture, the science of rest, and practical ways to recharge. How this season will help you embrace rest without guilt and redefine it as an act of self-empowerment. What does rest mean to you? How do you create space for it in your busy life? Connect with us in our private online community and share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you! About Latika: Latika empowers working moms to get back to their Career Visions so they can feel fulfilled and live life abundantly by taking the initiative in having God bridge the gap between their balance and careers. To learn more about Latika's Coaching Program and how she empowers working moms, please go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.empoweringtheworkingmom.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠www.visionary-initiatives.com⁠⁠⁠) | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (www.twitter.com/latika_vines)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/latika-s-vines/⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠info@visionary-initiatives.com⁠⁠⁠)| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/visionaryinitiatives⁠⁠⁠) #EmpoweringWorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast #EWMPodcast #Author #EmpoweringtheWorkingMomPodcast #Rest #WorkingMom #LifeTips #Season12 #Motherhood #SelfCare

01-09
06:53

E198: Thank You! [BONUS]

Happy Thanksgiving from Latika Vines and the entire EWM Podcast Team! In this bonus episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika shares her appreciation for your support. Through all of life's challenges, this podcast has been a beacon of hope for so many, including Latika. Additionally, starting on December 1st, Latika will host the 31-Day Career Vision Prayer Journey to empower you to align your career and work-life vision with God, in preparation for 2025. Learn more and sign up HERE. Happy Thanksgiving! #happythanksgiving #careervision #prayer #31dayprayer

11-29
06:20

E197: Finding New Ways to Grow [BONUS]

Welcome to National Career Development Month! In this Special Episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika shares the #Careertip: Find New Ways to Grow. Every position you hold offers new opportunities to grow and learn. Even if your day-to-day tasks feel routine, there are always ways to add fresh challenges and improve your skills. Consider how you can diversify your role further by taking on new responsiblities, volunterring for cross-functional projects, or seeking leadership opportunities. When you immediately pursue growth, it fuels your energy and helps you stay motivated. Action Step: Identify one area in which you would like to grow and set a small goal to work towards it. You are more than capable of developing into your next role. Empowering Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠EWM Life & Career Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Visionary - Career Development Resource Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fall Guide to Realign Your Career Vision to your Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Latika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #EmpoweringWorkingMoms #WorkLifeBalance #Podcast #EWMPodcast #Author #EmpoweringtheWorkingMomPodcast #Growth #CareerTip #WorkingMom #LifeTips #Motherhood #CareerSuccess #WorkLifeBalancePodcast #EWM #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth #CareerGrowth

11-25
09:06

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