#81 From Turntables to Toddler Snacks: How Va$htie Does It All Without Losing Herself

From designing Jordans and DJing for Prince to launching a day party for parents, Downtown’s Sweetheart Va$htie Kola has done it all—on her own terms. In this episode, Lauren and Va$htie get real about what happens when that girl becomes that mom: how your body, identity, friendships, and creative rhythms all shift… and how you build something entirely new from the mess. There's birth story realness, co-sleeping confessions, and a cameo from a baby boom–era applesauce empire. Yes, really.In this episode, we talk about:Va$htie’s origin story as a downtown NYC icon—and her shift into motherhoodBeing the first woman to design a Jordan sneakerHow motherhood shattered (and rebuilt) her sense of identityWhy she created “A Parently Kidding” and what it means to make space for joy as a parentLosing friendships, finding your mom village, and setting new boundaries onlineHome birth plans vs. hospital reality: the unfiltered truthGentle parenting, big feelings, and TikTok therapyGuest:🎧 Va$htie Kola — Director, designer, DJ, and now… co-sleeper and applesauce visionary.Follow her at @vashtie on Instagram or catch her spinning IRL at A Parently Kidding.Mentioned:A Parently Kidding day party for kids + grownupsBaby Boom (1987 movie we’re now fully obsessed with)The Business of Being Born (documentary)The mango cutting TikTok that changed Va$htie’s lifeIf this episode made you feel seen:Send it to your coolest mom friend.Rate & review the show—it helps other women find their community.Follow Lauren @ThatTwinMama on IG for more retro-feels, parenting chaos, and creative rebirth stories.Credits:Production: Berty EnterprisesEditing: Nomadic Orca Music: Far Eye HousePhoto: Birch ThomasDesign: Erin Fox CreativeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy