Redefining Success: Samantha Yanks on Motherhood, Media & Reinvention

About this episode

Samantha Yanks discusses her journey through motherhood and media, emphasizing presence and family values over traditional work-life balance.

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes media strategist, founder, and editorial leader Samantha Yanks. With over 25 years in media including Vogue, Gotham and Hamptons magazines, she now leads Samantha Yanks Creative, co-founded The Connecticut Edit, and is editor-in-chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine. In this conversation, Samantha shares how she's navigated motherhood and career without chasing balance, instead building a life rooted in presence, support, and strong family values. She also opens up about stepping away during COVID to support her daughter and how that season led to creating something meaningful together. Tune in for a candid conversation about non-linear careers, motherhood and leadership, resilience through change, and redefining success in different seasons of life. [00:00] Introduction [02:48] Samantha's career journey and life in media [04:05] Rethinking work-life balance as a mom [06:44] Growing up with a working mom and generational influence [09:02] Creating a family mission statement and shared values [15:36] What motherhood gives that a career never could [17:53] Modeling emotional regulation and boundaries for kids [21:22]…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon Macey

Guest: Samantha Yanks

Topics covered

• motherhood
• media
• reinvention
• work-life balance
• family values
• non-linear careers
• resilience

Keywords

• motherhood
• media strategist
• career reinvention
• work-life balance
• family mission statement
• COVID impact
• emotional regulation
• philanthropy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vogue, Gotham, Hamptons, Samantha Yanks Creative, The Connecticut Edit, Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine, Near & Far Aid

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