Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines

*National Career Development Month is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and invest in yourself. Learn how HERE.*Have you ever sat at your desk wondering if God is calling you to something different — something bigger, but you’re not sure what that means yet?
Or maybe you’ve been carrying around that quiet mom guilt — feeling like you’re never doing enough at home or at work.
And then, there’s the waiting… that space where y...

This November, we’re focusing on a powerful theme: The Evolution of Careers for Working Moms. Because let’s be honest — our careers have evolved.

From late nights rocking babies while finishing reports… to rediscovering our identity beyond motherhood… to seeking balance, rest, and purpose — our career journeys tell stories of resilience, growth, and faith.

And this month, Visionary Initiatives, LLC wants to empower you to pause and r...

🌸 Join the next Virtual Community Event: Faith in Focus on Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 6:30pm EST | Register HERE! -----------------------------------------------------Juggling multiple roles, deadlines, and schedules, running on empty? You are not alone!

In this episode, Latika reminds working moms that it’s okay — and necessary — to pause. When the world tells us to keep striving, God invites us to rest in Him. Through heartfelt...

When God gives you a vision, it’s rarely something small or safe — it’s something that stretches you beyond your comfort zone. But what happens when the vision feels delayed, unclear, or overwhelming? In this episode, Latika Vines reminds working moms that God is the ultimate CEO of their lives, careers, and homes.

Through faith-filled insight and real-life encouragement, Latika shares how to surrender control, trust God’s timing, a...

Welcome to October 1st!

Starting today in our private online community, we are diving deep into the Faith-Centered Equity Tracker.

Throughout the month, 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. But it all happens in our community, because Community Matters!

👉 Join ...

💡 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 wo...

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 Empowe...

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 ...

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 trut...

🎉 We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from the official launch of Season 13 of the Empowering the Working Mom Podcast! 🙌🏽

This season, we’re diving deep into something close to my heart:
✨ Faith-Centered Equity, Work & Life Balance for the Occupied Mom ✨
…what it is, how to apply it, and why it’s the missing piece for working moms craving peace, fulfillment, and purpose—without guilt or burnout.

The first Episode 1 (launching Frida...

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 P...

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 ...

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 Gai...

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 ...

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,...

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 ev...

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 hel...

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 p...

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...