How do we balance motherhood and entrepreneurship? with Shanetta McDonald

10/04/23 • 31 min

Join us in an honest conversation with Shanetta McDonald (she/her) exploring the seasons of our life, taking care of ourselves as working mothers, and why it matters we control our own narratives.

Shanetta McDonald is the founder of The Giselle Agency. An award-winning brand marketer with more than 14 years of experience in creating and executing awareness and revenue-driving programs in B2B and B2C industries, she's known for her ability to uncover compelling stories that challenge societal norms and the status quo.

Shanetta's personal mission is to serve as a vessel to tell stories that are typically untold. Her work to amplify said stories and elevate underrepresented voices have created policy change, boosted demand, and driven cultural shifts. A mother, writer and community builder, Shanetta leads with intention, purpose and empathy.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What it means to take care of yourself as a working mom
Why “work/life balance” is bullshit
How becoming a mother invited more surrender and transparency
Why it matters we control our own narratives
How to ask yourself: ”what do you need?”

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Join us in an honest conversation with Shanetta McDonald (she/her) exploring the seasons of our life, taking care of ourselves as working mothers, and why it matters we control our own narratives.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What it means to take care of yourself as a working mom
Why “work/life balance” is bullshit
How becoming a mother invited more surrender and transparency
Why it matters we control our own narratives
How to ask yourself: ”what do you need?”

Connect with Shanetta:

Connect with BWB

Be sure to subscribe on Apple or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star rating + review!

Podcast Song: Holding you by Prigida
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/holding-you
License code: CELWR55ONTDIFRSS

Previous Episode

What do we have to risk to be reconnected? with Nanci Luna Jiménez

What do we have to risk to be reconnected?

Join us in an honest conversation with Nanci Luna Jiménez (she/her) exploring why it is necessary to ground in our human goodness to end racism.

Nanci Luna Jiménez has committed to her own healing for more than 30 years to be a transformative guide, heart-centered listener, and authentic companion for leaders and change-makers committed to racial healing and social justice. Since founding the Luna Jiménez Institute for Social Transformation in 1994, she has reached tens of thousands of people with her core message of human goodness and connection as a transformational approach to social change.

Nanci works from the premise that systems are made up of humans, and unhealed humans perpetuate harm and injustice. Her approach centers healing and authentic relationships as the foundation for sustainable systems change and accountability. She gently reminds people what they already know: oppression can only end with their healing, and, with support, they can completely heal!

As a sought after TEDx speaker, coach, and master-level facilitator, Nanci’s approach honors the legacy and teachings of Dr. Erica “Ricky” Sherover-Marcuse, who coined the term “unlearning racism,” and Lillian Roybal Rose, M.Ed., an expert in cross-cultural communication.

Of Afro-Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, Nanci was born in Detroit, MI, and raised in Detroit and Tucson, AZ. She currently lives in Portland, OR.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How oppression fools us into thinking we can “feel” good
How adultism is the training ground for all oppression
What becomes possible when we to build connection to our goodness
Why it is so critical we get listened to
The principles of the constructivist listening practice

Check out LJIST’s upcoming Getting Listened To sessions: February 7th and March 20th 2024.
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Podcast Song: Holding you by Prigida
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Next Episode

Questions to Hold Season Two: Unpacking Partnership

This year on the Questions to Hold podcast, we will kick off with the "Unpacking Partnership" Series. This collection of episodes will feature some of our mentors, partners, and collaborators, where we dive into some of the biggest questions and mysteries in partnership.
In the first episode, BWB co-owners, Casey and Caitlin, celebrate and honor BWB’s 5 year business anniversary, and share why 2024 is the year they're going all in on partnership.
In this episode you'll hear:

what Casey and Caitlin have learned about partnership over the last five years
how the partnerUP scholarship program came to be
why they are expanding their creative collective and partner network
the new training and workshop series they are launching for agencies

Connect with BWB

Be sure to subscribe on Apple or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star rating + review!

Podcast Song: Holding you by Prigida
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/holding-you
License code: CELWR55ONTDIFRSS

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