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Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Richard SpencerThis week Richard Spencer, former Secretary of the US Navy and current Chairman of shipbuilder Austal Ltd and strategic adviser to Bondi Partners, joins Latika Takes: The Podcast to discuss the review into AUKUS, the prospect of conflict in the Indo-Pacific and the Trump Administration’s ‘bullyship.’ He believes that US production of submarines can increase to the tempo needed in order to honour AUKUS within 12 months and does not think the Pentagon’s review is a ‘scrap review’. But he says the Trump Administration will be noting the lack of transition of AUKUS from a political...2025-07-0636 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Australia's Defence Minister Richard MarlesIn this week’s edition of Latika Takes: The Podcast, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks to Latika M Bourke on the sidelines of the NATO summit in the Hague. Mr Marles was attending as one of the Indo-Pacific 4 countries, comprising Australia, Japan, Korea and New Zealand, which are regularly invited to the annual NATO gatherings. He discussed the Trump Administration’s review into AUKUS, whether or not Australians will receive a refund if Elbridge Colby recommends scrapping the submarines deal and kept open the door to increasing defence spending, pendin...2025-06-2725 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer on Trump's attacks on IranThis week, Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defence of Democracies joins Latika Takes: The Podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which he describes as a ‘massive milestone’ that could reorient Iran’s course.Schanzer has written numerous books on the region ,and his most recent, published in 2021, is Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War.Fluent in English, Arabic and Hebrew, the former US Treasury counter-terrorism analyst maintains extensive contacts in the Middle East.He discusses where the strikes leave Israel, Iran’s dwindling options and...2025-06-2232 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews James PatersonThis week, Liberal Senator James Paterson joins Latika Takes: The Podcast to discuss what went wrong for the Coalition opposition in the recent Australian election. A close ally of the former and fallen leader Peter Dutton, Senator Paterson was the Coalition’s campaign spokesman and was embedded in the Coalition Campaign’s headquarters in Parramatta, Sydney, throughout the five-week campaign. He said he was shocked to learn the day after the defeat that the Liberals’ internal pollster, Dr Mike Turner of Freshwater Strategy, had factored in voter behaviour during the failed Voice referendum to calculate what w...2025-06-0836 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Andrew HastieIn this episode of Latika Takes: The Podcast, Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie discusses his party’s devastating wipeout in the recent Australian election and the day he knew it was over for the Coalition.Touted by many as a future Liberal leader and possibly Prime Minister, Mr Hastie, a former SAS Captain, discusses why he decided against running for the leadership now. The Member for Canning gives his first responses to why, as Shadow Defence Minister, the Coalition opposed sending troops to Ukraine in any Coalition of the Willing and why the opposition delayed its de...2025-06-0141 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS12 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 re...2025-05-3017 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Scott RyanIn this episode of Latika Takes: The Podcast, former Liberal Party Senator and President of the Australian Senate Scott Ryan discusses the Canadian election. Mr Ryan served as Australia’s High Commissioner to Canada between 2021 and 2024. He says there is plenty of reason for the Conservatives to feel optimistic about the result, which was railroaded by Donald Trump, because of the realignment and close result. This episode is sponsored by Political Tours. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...2025-05-0131 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Peter DuttonIn this special edition of Latika Takes: The Podcast, recorded in collaboration with The Nightly, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton discusses the Australian election due for May 3.Speaking ahead of a full day of campaigning in Melbourne and Sydney, Mr Dutton, who polls say will fall short of ousting the centre-left Labor government, says he can still win it. He discusses how the Coalition is banking on the Smart and Forgotten Australians to both see through the governing Labor party’s scare campaign tactics, which have worked to help end his lead in the polls. ...2025-04-2934 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Anthony AlbaneseIn this special edition of Latika Takes: The Podcast, recorded in collaboration with The Nightly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discusses Australian foreign policy in light of the Trump Administration.Speaking on a flight between Cairns and Darwin between campaign stops, Mr Albanese, who is fighting for re-election on May 3, says he trusts the US President, believes only the markets had sway over the Administration when it came to reversing tariffs and defends his record on defence spending. He shares his hopes for stabilising Australian politics for the good of the country and its international reputation...2025-04-1433 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Canadian pollster David ColettoMark Carney has called a snap election for April 28 in a poll the Liberals were set to suffer a devastating wipeout under former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Carney, a former central and investment banker, replaced Trudeau as leader and prime minister despite not holding a seat in the House of Commons and has narrowed the Conservatives’ 20-point lead in the polls to just four. David Coletto, Canada’s top pollster of research firm Abacus Data joins Latika Takes to discuss how Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada and impose tariffs on Canadian goods have u...2025-03-2432 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Labour Together's Jon AshworthThis week Latika Takes: The Podcast catches up with Jon Ashworth the head of the Labour Together think tank. Ashworth, is one of British Labor’s most experienced operators having worked for Gordon Brown and was poised to sit in Cabinet. But in a shock result, he lost his super-safe seat to a Gaza independent at the last election. Latika and Jon discussed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s sudden rise on the world stage, the need to fund faster defence spending increases, the effect of Donald Trump on Reform and the Gaza vote...2025-03-1632 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews former Kamala Harris adviser Michael NellisIn this episode of Latika Takes: The Podcast, Democratic strategist and former adviser to Kamala Harris Michael Nellis joins Latika M Bourke to discuss what went wrong for the Democrats in the 2024 election. Michael Nellis discusses the fury he feels over former President Joe Biden’s decisions not to stand down early enough to allow Kamala Harris a clear run at the Presidency. Nellis is convinced Harris could have won. He discusses how the Democrats can recover — stop defending the system — how to combat Donald Trump and the need for new generational blood in the...2025-03-0353 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews top pollsters Tony Barry, James Johnson and Luke TrylIn this episode, pollster James Johnson of The Next America and JL Partners returns to Latika Takes: The podcast to discuss the wash-up from the US election and the first few weeks of US President Donald Trump’s second go in the White House.Latika and James are joined by former Liberal party adviser Tony Barry, co-founder of RedBridge Group and Luke Tryl, a former Special Adviser to David Cameron and pollster at More in Common in the UK.The three discuss the issues defining Australian, British and US politics, including the war on woke, in...2025-02-0247 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews bountied Hong Kongers Chloe Cheung and Finn LauOn Christmas Eve Hong Kong police issued bounties for six more Hong Kongers living overseas. One of those was 19-year-old Chloe Cheung who left Hong Kong in 2020 with her family after the National Security Law crackdown. She is the youngest Hong Konger to have a warrant issued for her arrest — it was for her work helping the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong. Chloe Cheung joins this week’s episode of Latika Takes: The Podcast for her first extended interview since the bounty was placed on her head. Also joining is Finn...2025-01-1948 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS12 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 resilien...2025-01-0906 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Estonian Foreign Minister Margus TsahknaIn this episode of Latika Takes: The Podcast, Latika is in Tallinn to interview Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.Mr Tsahkna, also a former Defence Minister of Estonia, discusses his call for ‘boots on the ground’ to make sure whatever security guarantees given to Ukraine are meaningful, unlike the 2014 Minsk agreements.He says the entry of North Korean troops into the War in Ukraine was a huge shock he could never have imagined that it has changed the political understanding of Russia’s war and her authoritarian supporters and backers.Latika questions Mr Tsahk...2024-12-1539 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes: The Podcast from the Australian Institute of International Affairs conferenceThis week’s episode is a special edition and comes from the Australian Institute of International Affairs annual conference in Canberra where I hosted the all-star final panel focussing on American power after the shock return of US President-elect Donald Trump. Panellists include Australia’s former Home Affairs boss and author of the 2009 Defence White Paper and a familiar voice to listeners of this podcast Mike Pezzullo, Professor Hugh White, one of the leading doves on China policy in Australia, Melissa Conley-Tyler, director of the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue and Professor Peter Dean, from the US Stud...2024-12-011h 28

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews urban warfare strategist John SpencerThis week Latika Takes interviews John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at Modern War Institute at West Point and is the world’s leading expert on urban warfare. Spencer, who served 25 years in the US Army, discusses the evolution of urban warfare in Ukraine and Gaza. He has recently visited Gaza and is one of the few people to have been inside Hamas’ vast tunnel network. He discusses the challenges underground warfare poses, why the war in Gaza is unlikely to conclude anytime soon despite international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire and...2024-11-2446 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes Interviews Michael Green from the United States Studies CentreThis week Latika Takes is in Australia and sits down with Dr Michael Green, the head of the United States Studies Centre at Sydney University. Dr Green is a specialist on Indo-Pacific policy, having authored several books on Japanese politics and lived there as well as in Australia. He previously served in the Pentagon and sat on the National Security Council in George W Bush’s Administration.He explains how the Democrats lost their way this election leading to Trump’s historically huge electoral victory, how US President Joe Biden surrounded himself with yes men to m...2024-11-1038 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews former US Ambassador to Palau John HennesseyIn this episode, Latika interviews John Hennessey who served as US Ambassador to the Pacific nation of Palau, which is holding an election on Tuesday. Palau is one of the few countries that recognises Taiwan and has formal diplomatic ties with the self-governed democratic island.The retired Ambassador made history and headlines when he visited Taiwan in 2021, becoming the first serving US Ambassador to do so since the adoption of the One China policy. John discusses his recent piece published by the American Foreign Service Association. He argues that the US risks a...2024-11-0349 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews pollster James Johnson, author of The Next AmericaIn this episode, Latika Takes collaborates with The Next America to discuss the key factors determining the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. James Johnson, founder of JL Partners was chief pollster in Number 10 when Theresa May was Prime Minister. He says this US election is so difficult to poll that many pollsters have given up. He breaks down how gender, character, strength and foreign policy are deciding votes and reveals insights from the many focus groups he's been conducting about how voters, unfiltered, really feel about the prospect of a woman president, and...2024-10-2730 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Stephanie Baker, author of Punishing PutinWelcome to the refreshed version of the podcast which will reflect more of the content you see in the text version of Latika Takes. This week I caught up with Stephanie Baker at Bloomberg. Stephanie has just published her book Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia.We talked about her time as a foreign correspondent reporting in Russia during the rise of Vladimir Putin, the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed on Russian entities after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and what that tells us about how sanctions might work or...2024-10-2039 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Tymofiy Mylovanov, Former Economy Minister of Ukraine and President of the Kyiv School of EconomicsIn this episode, Latika interviews Tymofiy Mylovanov to discuss the state of Ukraine amid a shifting mood in Kyiv and the US Presidential elections. My Mylovanov was Ukraine’s former Economy, Trade and Agriculture Minister and is now President of the Kyiv School of Economics. He is a prominent Ukrainian voice online as he argues Kyiv’s case to the world. Latika and Mr Mylovanov caught up in London. They discussed Ukraine’s efforts to clean up corruption, the bids to join the EU and NATO, why Donald Trump is not necessarily worse for Ukraine than K...2024-10-1334 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Australia's Shadow Foreign Minister Simon BirminghamIn this episode, Latika interviews Australia’s shadow foreign minister Simon Birmingham at the recent GLOBSEC security conference in Prague. Senator Birmingham recently travelled to Kyiv, becoming the first Australian foreign or shadow minister to visit Ukraine since 2014. He discussed the need for Australia to upgrade its contributions to Ukraine and why the European theatre matters to the Indo-Pacific. In Ask Me Anything he questioned Latika on what Australian foreign policy can do to engage Europe in Asia better. On China policy, Simon Birmingham continued the softened tone the Coalition has adopted since lo...2024-09-1536 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E192: Achieving Success Without Sacrifice: Latika's StoryIn this episode, Latika shares her personal journey to success and reveals the five essential things she had to implement in her life to thrive without compromising her mental, physical, or emotional well-being. For working moms feeling overwhelmed and struggling to balance their careers, family life, and personal needs, this episode provides valuable strategies and practical tips to help you find balance while still excelling professionally. Key Empowering Moments: Shift your Perspective on What Success Looks Like Focus on What Matters Most to You Embrace Imperfection by Giving Yourself Grace Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness Celebrate Your...2024-09-1320 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E191: Achieving Success Without Sacrifice: Tabitha's Story~Grab the Complimentary Empowered Working Mom Mini Guide HERE~ As a doer, how many times have you leaned on the support of others? As a doer, how many times have you sacrificed your time, health, self-respect, and faith to meet the expectations of others? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika shares the story of Tabitha from the Bible. As a doer and server of her community, Tabitha ensured that everyone had what they needed. But, one day, she fell ill and died. Although she was resurrected, many working mothers are like...2024-08-3022 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E189: Thrive & Strive - Health tips for Working Moms~ Click HERE to access the Health & Wellness Personality Test ~ In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we dive into essential health tips tailored for working moms. We understand the challenges of balancing work, family, and self-care, and our guest, Tracy Eisenman, offers practical advice to help you thrive in all aspects of your life. Key Empowering Moments: 1. The Importance of Self-Care 2. Mindful Eating 3. Family Wellness Whether you're a mom trying to juggle it all or know someone who is, this episode is packed with actionable...2024-08-1642 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E188: Achieving Success Without Sacrifice: Sarah's StoryAccording to Forbes.com, 75% of U.S. women executives struggle with imposter syndrome. What about you? As a working mom, leader, career-driven professional, or entrepreneur, what do you struggle with? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, Latika Vines shares the three things working moms, most commonly, struggle with: Fear, Identity, and Uncertainty and how to overcome them by using the Biblical example of Sarah. If you are not familiar with Sarah, please read Genesis chapters 11 through 17; however, Latika shares a quick introduction of Sarah and the promise God gave her. Rather than wait on...2024-08-0519 min

Latika Takes: The PodcastLatika Takes interviews Australia's Opposition Leader Peter DuttonThis week Latika interviews Australia’s Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Dutton served as Home Affairs and Defence Minister in the last Coalition government before it lost power in 2022.Under that government, Australia-China relations reached a nadir as tensions boiled over and China slapped Australia with enormous tariffs in retaliation for the government’s call for an inquiry into Covid. China ceased communicating with Australia. Labor has stabilised the relationship and China has lifted some of those duties and resumed diplomatic exchanges, including high-level visits.Latika asked Mr Dutton what type of rela...2024-07-2829 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E187: Living Fulfilled and ThrivingWe don't always get everything we want out of life. But, how do you overcome those disappointments, grow self-worth, and make sure you don't miss out on the opportunities in life as a single working mom? In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, our guest Shelby Delgado shares how single working moms can navigate their journey with grace and confidence. Key Empowering Moments: 1. Identifying how to Deal with Disappointment 2. Your Identity in Christ 3. Not Living on the Sideline of your Life Join Latika and Shelby...2024-07-1932 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E186: Developing Your Executive BrandThere are vital essentials in developing a powerful executive brand that sets you apart in today's competitive landscape. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, transitioning into a new industry, or looking to refine your leadership presence, building a strong personal brand is crucial. It's time for you to take your transitional skills to the next level. In this episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, our guest Samantha Carroll shares actionable insights and real-world examples to help you craft an executive brand that reflects your professional identity and drives your career growth. Key Empowering Moments: 2024-07-0832 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS11 E180: Make the Shift to a Better YouWelcome 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....2024-04-1950 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E177: Being Called to More [End of Season 10]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...2024-02-2610 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E176: You Got This!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...2024-02-0924 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E175: 4 Ways to Create Time for YourselfHow 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...2024-01-2632 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E173: It's Time for Your RevivalSince 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...2024-01-1216 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E172: 3 Tools to Organize your Family ScheduleWhat 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...2024-01-1225 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS10 E171: Embracing the Lessons, Journey, & Growth2023 has been a year of revelation, self-reflection, and growth for Visionary Initiatives, LLC. During the year, we have trained, coached, and empowered over 100+ working moms to align with their Career Visions. It has been a phenomenal journey. In this special episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika discusses the lessons learned and growth attained throughout the events and celebrations of 2023. God has moved in a mighty way in 2023 and we give all honor and glory to His name for what He has done! Join Latika in the excitement of embracing the lessons, journey, and growth of 2023. 2023-12-2931 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS9 E154: Be Unshakeable, UnmovableAs you embark on the journey of becoming the woman God has designed you to be, it's necessary for you to be unshakeable and unmovable in your life, career, marriage, and faith. It's necessary for you to listen and heed the wisdom from God to stand firm. Do you agree? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares her intimate process of being unshakeable and unmovable - not being passive or dim-wit. While reading Proverbs 7:21-23, Latika read how a father was giving his son wisdom to not be passive or dim-witted for the full p...2023-03-0331 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E148: Are You Ready to Reap Your Harvest?In order for you to receive the blessing God has in store for you, you must do the following: Understand the Career Vision God has given you Sow the Vision by working in the field While you wait for the manifestation, WORK Reap the Harvest - promotion, experience, salary increase, etc... Are you ready? During the month of December, Latika has opened her calendar to provide working mothers with FREE Career Coaching calls. For 30 minutes, Latika will partner with you to give quick tips to help you maximize your career potential and growth while balancing life...2022-12-0905 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E147: Are You Motivated? [BONUS]Do you need a confidence boost to help you reach your goals? Have you lost the motivation to move forward in your career? If so, this month's opportunity is for you! During the month of December, Latika has opened her calendar to provide working mothers with FREE Career Coaching calls. For 30 minutes, Latika will partner with you to give quick tips to help you maximize your career potential and growth while balancing life with God's strength and wisdom. If you haven't been motivated to focus on your career goals, then jump on a F...2022-12-0801 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E146: Position Yourself to Stand Out [BONUS]Have you been struggling with being seen in the workplace? Maybe you are working remotely, and you are afraid that leadership doesn't see you. Do you believe you aren't capable of standing out from the crowd? If so, this month is for you! During the month of December, Latika has opened her calendar to provide working mothers with FREE Career Coaching calls. For 30 minutes, Latika will partner with you to give quick tips to help you maximize your career potential and growth while balancing life with God's strength and wisdom. If you have bee...2022-12-0702 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E145: Has Your Career Stalled? [BONUS]What is holding you back from reaching your career vision? Why haven't you achieved the career goals you listed to accomplish in 2022? What prevented you from achieving them? During the month of December, Latika has opened her calendar to provide working mothers with FREE Career Coaching calls. For 30 minutes, Latika will partner with you to give quick tips to help you maximize your career potential and growth while balancing life with God's strength and wisdom. If you believe that your career has stalled and/or your career brand needs to go to the ne...2022-12-0601 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesWrite the Vision [Growth Monday]Proverbs 29:18 says, "where there is no vision, the people perish (or cast off." This scripture reminds us that no matter what, we must have a vision. We must have a vision for every area of our lives. Do you have a vision for your Career? Join Latika Vines on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 12pm to 1pm EST, for the last virtual networking event of the year at Lunch, Learn, & Networking. Herself and other working moms will discuss having a Career Vision, how to tap into it, and why writing a plan to achieve it benefits your...2022-12-0516 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E144: Struggling with your Job Search? [BONUS]During the month of December, Latika has opened her calendar to provide working mothers with FREE Career Coaching calls. For 30 minutes, Latika will partner with you to give quick tips to help you maximize your career potential and growth while balancing life with God's strength and wisdom. If you have been struggling with your job search and/or bored and frustrated with your job but don't know what's next and how to get there, then jump on a FREE Career Coaching Call. Benefits of spending 30 minutes with Latika: Gain quick strategies to pivot your car...2022-12-0501 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E142: Prioritize Self-CareSelf-care has many definitions, however, it is vital for every working mom to implement and consistently practice it. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares why working moms should prioritize self-care by understanding what it is. She shares: The Definition of Self-Care The Importance of Self-Care and it's Benefits Examples of Activities and/or Behaviors of Self-Care Reference The Latika Vines Show, Ep. 10 & 11, Making Self-Care a Priority, Parts 1 & 2 ****** Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder and Chief Workforce Developer of Visionary Initiatives, she has mad...2022-12-0216 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E141: You Have the Permission [BONUS]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, a weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika inspires you to focus on your future career needs by giving yourself permission to do so. Many working moms prioritize others and their priorities over themselves. This causes them to neglect their personal career goals and needs. But, the unique and specialized talent, skills, k...2022-11-2810 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E140: Let's Recap [Bonus]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika gives a recap of National Career Development Week (November 14-18, 2022) and what Visionary Initiatives, LLC will continue to do during the month of November - she announces 4 NEW DIGITAL COURSES from last week. This month, working mothers have received additional career development support, t...2022-11-2117 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E139: How Do You Own Your Career Development?Latika is often asked the question, 'how do I own my career development?' when meeting with a group of working moms. Many of them, are unfamiliar with navigating corporate America while balancing home life. Although they desire to advance in their careers, they are often left with self-doubt, fear, guilt, and imposter syndrome because many organizations are not equipped to support them. If you have been following Latika then you know that she was once in their shoes. After having her 4th child, she desperately needed clarity on what she wanted to do in her career a...2022-11-1718 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E138: 3 Ways to Balance it All, Without Having to Do it AllWorking mothers have experienced increased burnout and overwhelm in the past few months. And, many of them are trying to do it all (e.g. household chores, nurturing relationships, cooking every meal, etc.) by themselves. But, it doesn't have to be the case. In this episode of the Latika Vines Show, Latika shares 3 Ways Working Moms Can Balance it All, Without Having to Do it All. Prioritize waking up early in the morning Create a support system Let go of mom guilt To learn more about how Latika coaches working moms in this area, schedule a call wi...2022-11-1132 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E137: Benefits of Networking [BONUS]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, she will share two tips on the benefits of networking. Don't forget to join her Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the monthly, Lunch, Learn, & Networking event where she will be sharing tips on the topic, Making Virtual Connections for Increased Career Success. Those tips include: 2022-11-0709 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8: E134 Enhance your Inner CircleAs we get further along into the series, The Ever Evolving Working Mom, it's important to uncover why enhancing your inner circle is important. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares how enhancing your inner circle should be about its quality and not quantity. She outlines that you must Identify what you need from yourself before you can identify what you need from others Determine who will and who can do for you Affirm yourself that 2-3 people within your inner circle is perfect Sign Up to Receive the bi-monthly Career Development Resource Newsletter at...2022-10-2831 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E:133 What Do You Do When You Feel Stuck in your Career [Bonus]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, she will share what you should do when you feel stuck in your career. Accept your stuckness Acknowledge why you are stuck Create your action plan to get unstuck, holistically! In her newest coaching program, The Leader Within will provide Working Moms the tools t...2022-10-1718 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E131: Stop Hiding [Bonus]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages working moms (and dads) to recognize this season as the one where God wants them to show up and stop using excuses to hide. To join Latika for Growth Monday in her Facebook group, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/bo...2022-10-0410 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E129: 10 Ways to Improve and/or Increase your Skills [Bonus]In Latika's private Facebook group, she hosts Growth Monday, weekly training to give tips and inspiration for working moms to build opportunities for self-success in their careers and lives. And, she wants to share those tips with the listeners of The Latika Vines Show. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika will share the 10 Ways to Improve and Increase your Skills for Career Success discussed in her Growth Monday training. Those ways include: Books Mentor Courses Job Shadowing Webinars Volunteer Workshops On-the-Job Training Degree Podcasts You can learn more about the above in the...2022-09-2620 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E127: The ShiftAs a working mom, how long are you willing to stay in a position where you are unhappy and not challenged? How long will you stay in a position where you are not valued and/or overlooked for a promotion? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, our guests share their personal stories of being stuck in their careers and the help that was necessary for them to get unstuck and make a shift. If you have asked yourself why you aren't good enough for a promotion; or if you have been told that you aren't re...2022-09-1650 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS8 E126: The Ever Evolving Working MomWelcome to Season 8! In this new season of The Latika VInes Show, Latika shares the Series topic, The Ever Evolving Working Mom. In this year's Global Virtual Summit for Working Moms, Real Talk, working moms discussed their feelings had changed towards life, career, business, and more due to the various seasons they experienced over the years. And, since the pandemic, they all have been in a season of SHIFTING. They had to shift their schedules to work full-time and teach our children. They had to shift their homes to allow their entire family to work from home. T...2022-09-1621 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E122 Let's Have Real Talk [BONUS]The 3rd Annual Virtual Summit for Working Moms was such an amazing event. It provided working moms with the support, connection, and community of like-minded women who are on the journey of becoming women of inner strength and beauty. The guest speakers were able to share their personal testimonies of internal and external struggles, and how they were able to overcome fear and doubt to be better versions of themselves. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika gives a recap of the highlights from the virtual summit, while sharing pivotal tips that she appreciated and b...2022-07-2232 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E113 Getting the Career You WantHave you reserved your FREE ticket to Real Talk: The Realities of Work & Life Balance? Grab your ticket at https://www.visionary-initiatives.com/event-details/3rd-annual-real-talk-the-realities-of-work-life-balance-07-14-22 As we continue to make career history and/or learn how to do so, it's important to know how to get the career you want. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares how you can get the career you want by outlining what your goals are and how to achieve them. Everyone has a vision of what they want their career to be, but o...2022-06-1125 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E110 Make Career History by Letting Go of the ExcusesHow many times have you checked items off of your list, without taking a moment to recognize what you have accomplished? As a working mother, you have added laundry, housework, relationships, degree, certifications, and more to your list, but when do you take the moment to acknowledge all of the great things you have done? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages you to let go of your excuses and begin to make the career history you have always dreamed of. The 3 Keys to Make Career History include: Create a Life & Career Management So...2022-05-2724 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E107 Do Not Remain Stagnant [Bonus]This is not the time for you to be stagnant. God has given you a vision for your career and He wants you to do the work to reap the harvest of that Vision. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages you to do the work necessary and trust God's timing to reap your harvest, when you are obedient to the Vision. She also invites you to join her in the Rest in God day on Friday, May 20, 2022, to surrender your worries, anxiety, questions, and lack of clarity to God, to receive the peace, freedom...2022-05-1621 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E105 Are You Psychologically Safe in the Workplace?It's Mental Health Awareness Month! During this month, organizations and people from around the world raise awareness about mental health. An important aspect of mental health is psychological safety, not just for our children and within our homes, but also in the workplace. Psychological safety is defined as the ability to show one's self without the fear of negative consequences. Many employees are fearful to use their creativity and innovation on team projects; however, that's what is preventing or delaying teams from growing. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares why psychological sa...2022-05-0609 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E103: Burned Out & OverwhelmedIn the history of working motherhood, the definition of burnout and overwhelm has varied; while the pandemic has heightened the awareness of it. But, whether you were burned out prior to or during the pandemic, it is real. Mothers around the world have experienced an increase and it has caused their health to decline. How can you decrease and eliminate burnout and overwhelm? In today's episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares 3 Ways you can Decrease & Eliminate BurnOut and Overwhelm. If you have a loss of energy, a loss of desiring to be included in certain f...2022-04-2921 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E102 Setting BoundariesSometimes it can be hard to say no; but when you neglect how you feel and say yes or agree to everything, you begin to have feelings of resentment, being taken advantage of, and/or being overwhelmed by competing commitments. To prevent those feelings it's necessary for you to set and be consistent with boundaries. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika: Defines Boundaries Identifies who they need to be set with Identifies why they are necessary Identifies how to set them If you have been struggling with defining boundaries for yourself, family m...2022-04-2224 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E101 Being UnbotheredHow do you deal with those who don't support you? What do you do with the negative sayings and actions done towards you? You have to be unbothered by the things people do or say to you or around you that are negative, don't support you, and don't love you. You will never move forward in your life, career, motherhood journey, or anything else in life by being bothered by other people. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares why it is vital for you to be unbothered while giving practical tips on how t...2022-04-1530 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E100 100th Episode ExtravaganzaWe are celebrating the 100th episode of The Latika Vines Show, along with the 2nd Year Anniversary of encouraging and inspiring working mothers. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika expresses her gratefulness to each listener for supporting the show. This show has evolved based on the needs of working mothers during the height of the pandemic to discrimination being witnessed on live television, to the world starting to open up its doors. These last two years have been hard but this podcast has been the voice and platform to help working mothers manage the m...2022-04-0831 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: E98 Accessing Your Career StrengthsThe Latika Vines Show was ranked Top 25 of Work & Life Balance Podcasts by FeedSpot!!! According to strengthsfinder, when you have a manager who focuses on your strengths, it decreases the odds of you being miserable on the job. Likewise, when you can focus on your strengths, you will be less miserable in your career." The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines strength as "the quality or state of being strong." When was the last time you accessed your strengths? The word access means to take back or activate; likewise, what career strengths have you activated? In to...2022-03-2532 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS7: Ep. 96: Making Career History...The DefinitionHow often do you celebrate your wins? How often do you acknowledge what you have been able to overcome as a working mother in your career? Working mothers often neglect the achievements they have made in their careers and forget the impact they make in their industry, organization, and/or position. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika defines Making Career History as a detailed report/recording of your career accomplishments that propel you to get to the next level. It provides you with the motivation to continue pursuing your Career Vision while describing your value and...2022-03-1116 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] Ep. 94 The New Season is ComingThe wait is almost over. Season 7 of The Latika Vines Show will launch on Friday, March 11, 2022. During this new season, the guests and conversations will give working mothers tips and inspiration to make their own career history. You will learn how the guests have used their accomplishments, networks, and motivation to pursue their Career Vision and gain the tips to do the same. Be sure to subscribe to the platform of your choice and let your working mom friends know that The Latika Vines Show is back on March 11, 2022. ****** Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, a...2022-03-0411 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] Ep. 93 Stop Comparing Yourself to Other MomsHow many times have you compared yourself or your situation to another working mom? By doing this, it creates a scene of unfairness, uncertainty, frustration, bitterness, regret, and so much more. In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages you to be grateful for what you do have and give yourself grace; knowing that what you and another working mom have are different, yet perfect for your life and situation. ****** Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder, Career Development Strategist, and Boss Mom Coach of Visionary I...2022-02-2505 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] Ep. 92 You Are Not AloneHow many times have you felt alone or felt lost in your career? How many times have you felt frustrated and stuck in your career? In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages you to press forward knowing that you are not alone being stuck and lost in your career; and that it is ok to prioritize what you want out of life. Schedule time to meet with Latika to discuss creating a plan to get unstuck in your career and have the support to pursue it HERE. ****** Latika Vines is an A...2022-02-1811 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] Ep. 91 Make the Decision to OvercomeAs working mothers, we have so much on our plate. But when it comes to what we want in our careers and where we currently are in our careers, we have to decide to overcome being stuck and pursue our Career Vision. Listen in as Latika Vines encourages you to make the decision to overcome. ****** Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder, Career Development Strategist, and Boss Mom Coach of Visionary Initiatives, she has made it her mission to help working moms build opportunities for their success by redefining how they manage their life...2022-02-1107 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E90 Becoming...We Aren't Done Yet [End of Season 6]Becoming a Woman of inner Strength and Beauty is a process, filled with action steps to forgive yourself and others and truly heal from past hurts, trauma, and disappointments. However, when those action steps have been successfully completed, you become a woman not only with inner strength and beauty, but you are now the standard that no longer accepts anything less. In the last 13 episodes of The Latika Vines Show, Latika and her guests have shared their personal stories and triumphs of becoming a woman of inner strength and beauty and as the series closes, Latika shares the highlights of e...2022-02-0452 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E89 Becoming...ConfidentWhen you are in the season of becoming a woman of inner strength and beauty, it's imperative to be confident in your journey. You must embody the confidence to forgive yourself and others from past hurts, disappointments, and trauma, heal your soul and level up being a wife, mother, and person. The season of becoming is not easy but is necessary for your growth and for you to receive the abundance, joy, and other promises that God has for you. But, what is confidence and how do you possess it to become a woman of inner strength and beauty? 2022-01-2840 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E88 Becoming...The StandardThe word Standard is defined as "accepted as normal, or a level of quality or attainment." (Merriam-Webster, 2022) Are you the standard of becoming a woman of inner strength and beauty? As you continue on the journey of Becoming, it's important to understand that you are now the standard. You are the standard that your mother, sisters, daughters, friends, and acquaintances will view as a way of living as a working mom, as a woman, and as a daughter of Christ. In this episode of the Latika Vines Show, Latika shares how you can be the standard by f...2022-01-2116 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E87 My Prayer for YouHave you listened to the Soul Healing episode? If so, Latika would like to pray over you as you embark on the journey of soul healing. ****** Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder, Career Development Strategist, and Boss Mom Coach of Visionary Initiatives, she has made it her mission to help working moms build opportunities for their success by redefining how they manage their life, career, and/or business. To learn more about Latika and to join her mailing list to gain additional career growth and work and life b...2022-01-1510 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E86 Becoming...Soul HealingHow many times have you reacted to a situation based on past experiences or learned behavior? Many behaviors, reactions, conversations, and mindsets are based on the examples learned from family members, television, and circles of influence; but as a working mother, how long will you allow those examples to affect the way you react in your life? Until you are able to heal your soul from past hurts, disappointments, and trauma, you will continue to live with bitterness, anger, and pain. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the reason why and benefits of...2022-01-1438 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E85 Becoming...Stop Asking for PermissionAs a working mother, how many times have you heard 'no' when asking for a promotion or work-life balance flexibilities or more professional experience? How many times have you heard 'not right now' or 'we aren't interested at the moment?' Most of your life, you have asked a question and the response was 'no.' How many times are you going to accept 'no' when it comes to what you want out of your life, relationships, and career? When you hear the answer 'no', do not take it as your final response. The reason yo...2022-01-0727 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] S6: E84 Happy New YearIt's officially 2022! Happy New Year! Join Latika as she says a prayer over this year. ******* Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder, Career Development Strategist, and Boss Mom Coach of Visionary Initiatives, she has made it her mission to help working moms build opportunities for their success by redefining how they manage their life, career, and/or business. To learn more about Latika and to join her mailing list to gain additional career growth and work and life balance resources, please visit: https://www.leadgrowbalance.com/ If you are l...2022-01-0105 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: Ep. 83 Becoming...A New Me in a New YearThus far, you have learned what it entails to become a woman of inner strength and beauty; but what will you do differently to continuously become a woman of inner strength and beauty? What lessons or inspiration will you take with you in the new year? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika recaps a few episodes from Season 6 with the tools and inspiration she will use to continue on the journey of Becoming. Additionally, she shares that in the new year, she will continue to sow seeds in faith for what she desires. You do...2021-12-3121 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E81 Becoming...Never Letting Go of YourselfWhen you reflect on your 5-year-old self, what were your dreams? Are those dreams your current reality? If not, what are you doing today to live up to and exceed those dreams? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, our guest Tiffany Carter shares how she is both living and exceeding her dreams. Ever since she was little, she dreamed of being a wife and mother, however, she never imagined that the feeling of being stuck in her career would be her reality. Through her experience and that of coaching others, she encourages you to: Be...2021-12-2434 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E80 Becoming...Reconnect After MistakesHow many times have you reversed your mind to replay past mistakes and felt guilty about them? How many times have you kept those mistakes to yourself because you were ashamed of them? In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, our guest, Spirit Madden, shares her personal story of reconnecting with God and herself after making a mistake. As she recounts the mistake, she also shares the lessons she has learned throughout the years and encourages you to: Never be ashamed of your past mistakes Ask for help Don't keep things a secret when they are...2021-12-1735 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E78 Becoming...The WifeWhether you are a single or married working mom, it is vital for you to become the wife that God has intended for you to be. In the preparation season of becoming a wife, you must know who you are called to be with; and while married, you must continue to love yourself while being busy with the assignment on your life. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, our guest, Grace Onuegbu, shares the steps she is currently taking to become the wife God intends for her to be. Although she did not have previous r...2021-12-031h 08

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E77 Becoming...Take a StandJoyce Meyer encourages us by saying, "don't let the fear of taking a stand hold you back from being all you can be and doing all that you can do. You will never be fulfilled and satisfied if you don't fulfill your destiny. You are far too valuable to passively let anyone abuse or misuse you. It is time to take a stand." Too often you allow yourself to be co-dependent upon other people's feelings to dictate how you will feel for the day. Too often you allow yourself to be co-dependent upon other people's fe...2021-11-2626 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E76 Grateful for Your Support [Bonus]On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to share my gratefulness for your support of The Latika Vines Show. May you have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends. God bless you! Latika Vines is an Author, Entrepreneur, and Working Mom of 4. As the Founder and Boss Mom Coach of Visionary Initiatives, she has made it her mission to help working moms build opportunities for their success by redefining how they manage their life, career, and/or business. To learn more about Latika and to join her mailing list to gain additional career growth and w...2021-11-2502 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E75 Becoming...The ProcessThe word 'becoming' is defined as "the process of coming to be something...beauty but more importantly strength." When you think of a woman who is becoming, do you picture her with inner beauty and strength? That is what working moms should think of themselves - becoming a woman of beauty and strength! In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the process she has been taking to become a woman of strength and beauty. The process is forever evolving, but it is widening her perspective on herself, her beliefs, and much more. As a w...2021-11-1922 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS6: E74 Season 6 IntroductionWe have officially begun Season 6 of The Latika Vines Show. This new season is going to be memorable as we rediscover the balancing act of who the working mom is in addition to being the woman, wife, sister, and friend to so many. For too long, working mothers have put themselves on the back burner causing them to be unhappy, bitter, angry, and resentful towards themselves and others; but God didn't create any working mom to feel those emotions. He did create her to be who He designed - and that is exactly what you will be discovering in...2021-11-1907 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] Ep. 73 Letting Go of PerfectionismDo you put pressure on yourself to be perfect? In the society we live in, our lives have to be photographic perfection. But, is that reality? In today's episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares how working mothers can let go of perfection so they can live a life of fulfillment. Latika shares three ways they can let go of perfectionism: 1) let go of unrealistic expectations one step at a time; 2) show the same compassion you show others to yourself, and 3) implement a 30-30-30-30 minute time block to get things done and be done w...2021-11-1324 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika Vines[Bonus] E71: The Woman of Many RolesAs a working mom, you have many roles that you juggle. You are a wife, maid, cook, community member, driver, and the list goes on. But, who are you? Who is the woman who serves in these many roles? In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika answers the question of who she is and encourages you to ask yourself that same question. For further insight on discovering who you are, follow this link to take a self-discovery assessment: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1Py0g5HiCXURW6iZTmKK85--dYKH5YkFP?usp=sharing_eip&ts=5e868287.2021-10-2911 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E66 What Have You Gone Through? [Last Episode of Season 5]As we reflect on the last 18 months of our lives, we encounter seasons of change. Those seasons of change have taught us numerous lessons about ourselves, but the most important lesson it has taught us is who we are becoming. In this Season-Ending Episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika recaps Season 5 and the various lessons we were taught about Self-Love and Self-Care. Not only should we mandate it, but we should be confident and believe in it. Latika shares with us that we must: Love and Care for Ourselves by Asking God for Discernment, Identifying wh...2021-10-0122 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E65 You Are Not InvisibleAs the children have returned to school and its routines, a lot of working mothers have felt forgotten. Many have left their corporate jobs due to a lack of child care during the pandemic, which has left them feeling like they are not seen, heard, or even cared for. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika encourages all working mothers who feel invisible to incorporate self-love into their daily routines. As much as working mothers pour into others throughout the day (e.g. cleaning the house, helping with homework, cooking meals, completing the laundry, and more), they...2021-09-2416 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E65 Fill Yourself Back UpAs a working mother who is committed to raising her children right, spending time with her husband, showing up on time for her job, and being a friend to her sisters, you are always giving a piece of yourself away. And, when you have given all you have away, how are you filled back up or replenished? How do you fill yourself back up from an empty cup? The word empty is defined as containing nothing, lacking meaning, and having no value or purpose. Does your cup or life have nothing else to give? Does your cup o...2021-09-1721 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E62 Getting Back to your Self-LoveSince March 2020, working mothers have been home together with their husbands, children, workload, and household chores. While ensuring everyone's needs and priorities are met, they put their own priorities last. But, now that the children are back in school, whether working from home or not, many working mothers have chores to accomplish and so much more. Rather than grabbing the to-do list of chores, working mothers should take advantage of this time to incorporate self-love into their daily routines. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares a few things working mothers can do to r...2021-09-0319 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E61 Let's Celebrate Healing Together [Bonus]In this bonus episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares what she has learned in the last 36 years of life as she celebrates her 37th Birthday. She shares a few of the wounds (e.g. childhood trauma, negative emotions, etc...) she had to heal from in order to experience the life God has for her; while encouraging all working mothers to heal so they can live a life fulfilled. Memorable Highlights Do the inner work to heal from your past You control how people treat you by knowing who you are, what you want, and ho...2021-09-0321 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E57 Step Out on F.A.I.T.H. in your CareerIt's a new month! And, with a new month, you have new opportunities to grow in your career. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the live recording of Growth Monday from her private Facebook group for working moms called, B.O.S.S. M.O.M.S. Thriving. The topic for the week's Growth Monday is, 'Step Out on F.A.I.T.H.' Latika shares how you can reactivate and step out on F.A.I.T.H., even if you feel like you can't do it and you can't see what the f...2021-08-0621 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS5: E55 Our Husbands Don't KnowHave you been in conversation with other friends to only hear that all of your husbands don't help around the house? This has been a common theme amongst working mothers, especially in the last 15 months of being home during a pandemic. Not only have working mothers felt alone in managing the household, but they have also felt like there isn't anything they could do to receive the much-needed help from their husbands. In this episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the reasons that our husbands don't know that we need our help and what we can do to c...2021-07-2326 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS4: E50 4 Things I Do to Get Through Stress & OverwhelmAs working mothers, we are not new to overwhelm and stress. We experience a level of stress daily, which causes us to be overwhelmed and physically and emotionally tired. Would you agree? Especially during a pandemic there is a lack of time and mental capacity to work from home, assist our children with virtual learning and/or homeschooling, manage our homes, nurture our relationships, and the list goes on. But, that doesn't have to be the end of our story. We can come out of this pandemic more organized and intentional with reduced stress. In this episode o...2021-04-1626 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS4: E48 Everyday LivingDo you ever get stares when you travel to the grocery store with your children? Do you ever have complete strangers approach you asking how you are able to manage all that you have on your plate, because you make it look so easy? How do you respond to those stares and comments? Many working moms are asked what their secret power is to managing life; but, most times our secret power is our strength from God because we wouldn't be able to survive without Him. In today's episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika sh...2021-04-0322 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS3: E39 Get Uncomfortable to Achieve What You Want [End of Season 3]When we were little girls, we had big dreams. We had dreams of going far and high. Whether that dream was a big house with a wrap around porch and picket fence, or to become a lawyer, we all had dreams. And, as a little girls, those dreams seemed so big. But, what about today? What are those big dreams that you could feel and see as if it were happening right now? In today's episode of The Latika Vines Show, Latika shares the importance of getting back to those dreams. Too many of us have fallen b...2021-01-0928 min

Empowering the Working Mom Podcast with Latika VinesS1 E3: What is your Work & Life Balance?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 juggle motherhood, marriage, and career, oh and themselves. And, sometimes it may feel like it will fall apart. Without balance, working moms will experience stress, burnout, frustration, and so many other...2020-04-1717 min