ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Valinda Hanks from Yes Women’s Network discusses juggling many roles—business owner or employee, wife, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend—and the pressure to be available for everyone. She shares that balance isn’t equal and shifts over time, with some seasons requiring more focus on work and others on family. Valinda describes learning to prioritize presence, recalling how she used to come home focused on chores instead of being in the moment with her kids. Now as a grandmother, she cherishes weekly calls and visits, puts her phone down, and listens even when stories repeat. She also schedules dedicated one-on-one days each month with each grandchild. A conversation with strangers at a bar reinforces her belief to never apologize for answering family calls, since those moments can’t be regained.
00:00 Wearing Many Hats
01:35 Redefining Balance
02:07 Be Present at Home
02:54 Grandkids Come First
03:45 Scheduling Quality Time
04:05 Bar Story Life Lesson
05:05 Choose Presence Always
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