Join us for an inspiring conversation with Vanity Jenkins, a single mom, PhD student, and DEI consultant who's redefining what it means to parent from a place of deep self-trust and authenticity. In this heartfelt episode, Vanity shares her journey of choosing entrepreneurship, prioritizing mental health, and creating space for her daughter to thrive as her true self. Through laughter, real talk, and powerful insights, we explore how letting go of prescribed parenting rules and trusting our maternal instincts can transform our motherhood experience. Key Takeaways: Why trusting your maternal instincts matters more than following parenting books How to create space for your children to develop their authentic interests and identity The importance of prioritizing mental health and healing in your parenting journey Practical ways to curate the parenting advice you let into your life Breaking free from traditional single motherhood narratives Reconnecting with your body's wisdom as a parent and leader Finding balance between structure and flexibility in parenting The power of modeling emotional awareness for our children About Vanity Jenkins Vanity Jenkins is the founder and principal consultant of ShiftED Consulting.  She created the organization with the vision of abolishing racism and anti-blackness from organizations across America. ShiftED’s mission is to provide communities the knowledge and skills to eradicate anti-blackness and white supremacy culture individually, interpersonally, and systemically so that individuals and organizations can build inclusive, productive, and thriving environments.   An inclusive, goal-oriented leader, Vanity’s teams consistently scored in the top 10% on the national Great Places to Work Survey. Vanity holds Women’s Leadership, Restorative Justice, Executive Coaching, and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy certifications. She is a current Ph.D. student at Penn State University.Connect with Vanity on: http://www.shiftedconsulting.com Check out her services: Executive Coaching for women of color! https://www.shiftedconsulting.com/executive-coaching Instagram LinkedIn ----more---- ---------- 66 DAYS OF MOVEMENT MAGIC✨! We start building our movement magic on March 31st and I seriously cannot WAIT to see what we create together. Ready for 66 days of tiny wins that add up to massive change? Let's do this thing! 💪✨ Learn more at www.jocelynauyeung.com/events ---------- We'd love your support! Our mission is to amplify the stories of all moms so that they can be seen, heard, and supported in their motherhood journey, regardless of whether they are balancing motherhood with an external career or choosing to dedicate themselves fully to motherhood. We would appreciate your support because your support matters!   Here are 3 ways you can support the mission of the podcast: Leave a rating on Apple Podcasts so more moms can discover this podcast. Thank you! You can select a star rating by scrolling down on the Empowered Working Mom Revolution show page in the Apple Podcast app. Write a review on Apple Podcasts so more moms can find a place of solace, comfort, and belonging through the podcast. Thank you! Scroll down on the Empowered Working Mom Revolution show page in the Apple Podcast app and tap "Write a review." Make a one-time donation to the podcast for as little as $7 or whatever amount feels best for you.  You can click this linke to make a donation. Thank you! ---- Connect with Jocelyn, MA,  ACC (she/her/hers)Founder of NurturED Solutions"Cultivating Cultures of Care in K-12 Education"Grab the Free Culture of Care Assessment Guide for School Leaders NurturED Solutions Website | Podcast | LinkedIn | Mental Well-Being Coaching