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] Stepping away from corporate life during COVID [24:19] Building The Connecticut Edit with her daughter [27:51] Returning to media and leading local publications [34:31] Philanthropy and involvement with Near & Far Aid [38:21] Samantha’s vision for her “more” and what’s next
Meet my guest, Samantha Yanks: Instagram: Samantha Yanks: https://www.instagram.com/samanthayanks
The Connecticut Edit: https://www.instagram.com/theconnecticutedit/
Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/westportmagazine/
Samantha Yanks Creative: https://www.samanthayanks.com/
The Connecticut Edit website: https://www.theconnecticutedit.com
Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine/Moffly Media https://mofflylifestylemedia.com/publications/westport/
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