SOSUPERSAM: Curating Motherhood
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Polythreat SOSUPERSAM's life is a practice in contrasts. She is mother at the club. She is also mother at home.
Sam shares how her upbringing in a Filipino household that valued both being a (talented) good time at parties AND valued hard work and business acumen came together in an unexpected way in her career. She talks about her commitment to routine, her appreciation for the need, sometimes, for a 'fuck it' button, and her approach to managing transitions and the vibe, at home and in the club, in this expansive hang.
Every week on the pod, I bake for our guests if they come to the closet IRL. For SOSUPERSAM, I made no-bake chocolate chip PB granola bars.
For the play by play of the episode and links to all the things, INCLUDING THE FOLDING TABLE THAT GIVES WEST ELM, keep reading:
PLAY BY PLAY:
00:00 Welcome to Mutha Life with Kari
00:36 Introducing Today's Guest: SOSUPERSAM
00:58 The Art of Balancing Careers and Parenting
01:11 A Peek into Sam's Life and Career
01:39 Mahjong: The Jews and Asians love it
05:18 Navigating Identity and Expectations as a Parent
08:45 Sam's Journey: From Economics to DJing
13:10 The Importance of Therapy and Self-Care
19:10 Building a Support System
25:42 Parenting Styles and Stepmothering
28:28 Navigating Blended Family Dynamics
29:53 Respecting Boundaries and Communication
30:22 Challenges of Parenting Different Age Groups
32:21 Marriage and Commitment Perspectives
37:57 Meeting and Partnering with Blake Anderson
45:05 Privacy Concerns and Parenting Choices
50:01 Raising Strong, Balanced Children
55:13 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
LINKS TO THINGS:
See SOSUPERSAM IRL: https://www.sosupersam.com/events
Read her on substack:
Sam’s shout to the Mahjong Mistress crew.
The Amazon Folding Table That’s Giving West Elm.
My thoughts on Baby Led Weaning, Specifically Solid Starts.
Instagram: @sosupersam @mutha.life
Produced by: Mutha Life www.mutha.life
Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/