From the outside, it seems like Sharifa Murdock truly does it all— 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, I’m chatting 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, makes room for priorities and says no to set boundaries.
TLDR
Tune in to hear Sharifa’s lessons on…
🔍 Discovering True Self-Identity Having a child helped Sharifa “set her tone.” Motherhood confirmed and validated her true self.
👨👩👧👦 Building a Reliable Support System She believes it really takes a village. Learn how she leans on hers to prioritize what matters.
📝 Mastering Delegation Sharifa's got delegation down to a science. See how she makes sure her child’s needs are met without compromising on standards.
📅 Creating a Structured Daily Routine Sharifa is disciplined to say the least. She starts at 4 AM for a full day of working out, work, and family time.
💆♀️ Prioritizing Self-Care Consistently Self-care was a consistent part of her life pre-kids and still is.
🚫 Setting Boundaries and Saying No She knows when and how to say no. Discover her tips for setting boundaries and staying focused on what matters most.
🗣️ Transparent Communication in the Workplace Sharifa shares how being open with her team, especially during maternity leave, made all the difference.
💖 Empathy as a Superpower Learn how she leans into empathy to connect deeply with everyone around her.
Sharifa is an inspiring role model for anyone looking to fill their life with passion, purpose, and presence.
Bonus tools and takeaways
As a community member, I ask each of our guests to share with us some tangible tools, tips, links and personal stories as little extras for you.
What is your professional superpower and how has it shown up in your personal and family life?
I am a great listener and empathizer. I think it's important to learn from other people and to hear perspectives from others to grow. For example, I give everyone on my team in both the ENVSN and Kith side to express themselves and share their opinions. Gen Z is the next big generation, therefore I make it a priority to listen to what they have to say.
What are you cooking these days?
What are you reading?
The Baddest Bitch in the Room: A Memoir Book by Sophia Chang
What are you listening to?
Forever a 90s RNB girl
What are you wearing - mom uniform, for work, for weekends?
A dress with pockets and cute sneakers
What are the products, services or rituals you can’t live without in your daily routine?
I can't live without Audible, Solti energy shots, and Rare Beauty Blush
Favorite accounts to follow?
Laura Stylez, Alani Noelle, and Sandrine Charles are my faves!
Where are you traveling?
My trip to Jamaica for a friend's wedding was extremely relaxing. I also love Mexico City for the great food!
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🎙️Embracing Transformation: Sharifa Murdock, Chief Impact Officer of Kith, on Confidence in Motherhood