Welcome to Season 11 of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines. In this episode, our guest Dr. Lauren Lassiter identifies a significant issue that resonates with many working moms: The lack of support from families, workplaces, and even spouses. In this episode, Latika and Lauren delve into the critical support systems that are often missing for working moms and discuss actionable steps to foster empowerment at home and in the workplace. It’s a call to action for all of us in the community to step up and support the working moms in our lives. About Dr. Lauren Lassiter: Lauren ..read more

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In a momentous stride towards empowering working mothers worldwide, Visionary Initiatives, LLC proudly announces the rebranding of its transformative podcast, The Latika Vines Show, with a new name, Empowering the Working Mom Podcast. Dedicated to providing inspiration, connection, and unwavering support, the reimagined Empowering the Working Mom Podcast is poised to guide working moms in aligning their work-life balance and career vision with God. In a society where the demands of professional life often clash with the responsibilities of motherhood, Empowering the Working Mom Podcast emerges ..read more

Feedspot has recently nominated The Latika Vines Show as the Top 60 Career Development Podcasts. This is such an achievement that couldn't have been completed without the listeners. In this episode, Latika personally thanks each listener for rating and sharing the podcast, aiding in the goal of reaching working moms around the world to empower them in their lives, careers, and faith. Review the listing at https://podcasts.feedspot.com/career_development_podcasts/?feedid=5380662 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweringtheworkingmom/message Support this po ..read more

In the previous episode, it was encouraged to conduct an internal evaluation of how you show up in your career as a working mom; and Proverbs 31:11-17 was the foundational scripture used to conduct the evaluation. But, the question remains, "How are you showing up in your career as a working mom?" In this episode, Latika provides three questions that a working mom should ask herself to assess her presence in her career. Are you showing up in your career aggressively, assertively, or passively? Who in your village is supporting your career presence? How are you growing in your career? Latika ..read more

Do you read Proverbs 31 as a checklist or guide? Do you read it as a comparison or resource? Does it empower you or drain you? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika reviews Proverbs 31:11-17. In this passage, King Lemuel describes the characteristics of a virtuous woman and Godly wife, a vital lesson his mother taught him. The reading of this passage is not intended to be a checklist, rather a guide to help working moms become the woman God created you to be, as you serve and build God’s kingdom. Questions to Ask Yourself: Are you trustworthy at work? Do you keep your word? Are you ..read more

How are you filling up your cup? Have you heard the saying, "you can't pour from an empty cup?" As much as it is a cliche, it is correct. Working Moms are juggling many obstacles, challenges, schedules, behaviors, and responsibilities for and of their families, careers, and communities; not to mention their own mental, physical, and spiritual health. Therefore, they must be able to refill themselves, on a consistent and regular basis. But how? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika provides the strategies working moms can use to create and begin to have time for themselves; having th ..read more

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Latika would like to share the Prayer Session she hosted for working moms in December 2023. May this prayer encourage you and strengthen you to lean on God's will for your work-life balance and career. 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. Latika utilizes her coaching and training programs to empower working moms through Visionary Initiatives, LLC. Connect with Latik ..read more

Since the beginning of the year, have you been exhausted? Or did you carry exhaustion from 2023 into 2024? If so, you are not alone. Many working moms have expressed the same feeling. But, do you know why you are exhausted? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares why many working moms are exhausted, as they continue to juggle work, family, and everything in between. She further repeats a personal devotion she had with God which gave her insight on how to overcome the exhaustion and go into a time of revival. If you have been exhausted, and not sure how to overcome it, then this ..read more

What do you use to organize your home and family schedule? How has it been beneficial to you as a working mom? In today's episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the tools she uses to remain organized as she juggles her many schedules of being a working mom, career-driven professional, entrepreneur, and wife. These tools have helped keep her focused while empowering her family to gain the courage, ability, and growth to make decisions for themselves. Latika's tools for organization include: 1. Google Calendar 2. Kitchen Command Center 3. Hard-Copy Planner If you want to organize your ..read more