New Modern Mom Podcast Embracing Transformation: Sharifa Murdock, Chief Impact Officer of Kith, on Confidence in Motherhood
From the outside, it seems like Sharifa Murdock does it all—being the Chief Impact Officer at Kith, the founder of ENVSN Festival, a mentor, and a supporter of numerous causes while being a loving mother to a two year old boy. In this episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast, host Barbara Mighdoll sits down with Sharifa to find out how the heck she does it behind the scenes. Sharifa shares her journey of embracing the transformation that comes with motherhood, revealing how she maintains confidence and balance.
Sharifa candidly discusses her daily routine, from her early 4 AM starts to her meticulous organization of her son’s schedule. She also delves into the importance of her support system. As a powerhouse in the business world and a dedicated mom, Sharifa's candid insights and strategies offer invaluable guidance for finding confidence amidst the chaos.
Tune in to hear Sharifa’s lessons on…
🔍 Discovering True Self-Identity
Sharifa discusses how motherhood redefined her values and revealed her authentic self, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.
👨👩👧👦 Building a Reliable Support System
"It takes a village" – Sharifa elaborates on the significance of leaning on her support network, including family members and her sister-in-law’s daycare, to navigate the complexities of childcare.
📝 Mastering Delegation
Learn how Sharifa effectively delegates tasks and prepares meticulously, ensuring that her child’s needs are met while maintaining her own standards.
📅 Creating a Structured Daily Routine
Sharifa walks us through her disciplined daily schedule, starting at 4 AM, balancing workout time, professional responsibilities, and quality family time.
💆♀️ Prioritizing Self-Care Consistently
From monthly massages to regular nail appointments, Sharifa shares her non-negotiable self-care routines that keep her grounded and rejuvenated.
🚫 Setting Boundaries and Saying No
Understand Sharifa’s approach to setting boundaries and confidently saying no to non-priority activities, ensuring her focus remains on what truly matters.
🗣️ Transparent Communication in the Workplace
Sharifa highlights the importance of transparency with her team and the support she received during her maternity leave, fostering a positive and understanding work environment.
💖 Empathy as a Superpower
Empathy plays a pivotal role in Sharifa’s professional and personal life. She discusses how this quality helps her connect deeply with colleagues and family members, enriching her interactions.
Sharifa is an inspiring role model for anyone looking to fill their life with passion, purpose, and presence. Tune in to hear her wisdom, tools, and systems for achieving work-life fulfillment.
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About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.
The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, Ali Alquiza, and Em Roberts.