In this heartfelt holiday update, Aisha returns to share gratitude, reflection, and a beautiful glimpse into what’s next for the Start to Finish Motherhood community. After an intense year balancing career growth, motherhood, and personal evolution, she takes a moment to slow down, acknowledge how far we’ve come, and celebrate the resilience and love that has carried us through.

In this message, Aisha reflects on her transition into technical consulting, lessons learned during her hiatus, and the clarity she gained about the future direction of the podcast. With honesty and warmth, she revisits the early years of her Single Mother by Choice journey, honoring where she’s been and embracing where she’s going.

And here’s the exciting news: Season 5 is officially coming in 2026!
This next chapter will bring her creative works back under one home, blending beloved earlier episodes with fresh reflections, updated insights, and new perspectives on life, motherhood, community, and growth. Think of it as a thoughtful “throwback season” — a loving conversation between past and present, weaving together wisdom, laughter, lessons, and love.

As always, this space remains grounded in authenticity, friendship, joy, and the powerful community that surrounds Start to Finish Motherhood. From Aisha’s family to yours — wishing you peace, warmth, and a joyful New Year. Stay tuned… and get ready for what’s next.

00:00 – Looking back on an unforgettable year
00:45 – A warm holiday wish to the community
01:00 – Announcing Season Five
01:30 – Career pivots, growth, and clarity
02:15 – What a meaningful hiatus revealed
03:00 – Reflecting on early parenting and honoring privacy
03:45 – Revisiting earlier creative work and lessons learned
04:15 – The decision to reunite everything under one banner
04:45 – Introducing the “throwback” concept + future vision
05:20 – Deep gratitude for friendship, love, and community
06:00 – Holiday blessings + see you in 2026!

• (00:00:04) - Starting to Finish Motherhood
• (00:00:28) - Single Mother by Choice:

In this reflective closing episode of season four, Aisha shares her journey through personal challenges, including navigating a toxic work environment, prioritizing mental health, and embracing change. She discusses the importance of support systems, self-care, and taking time to find clarity in life decisions. Aisha emphasizes the significance of owning one's narrative and the freedom that comes with making intentional choices. As she looks forward to new adventures, she encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys with courage and authenticity.

Black Single Mothers by Choice: https://open.spotify.com/show/0PBzQRzmLQOTpwl3x9deAG?si=34b2b4a90cf54908

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In this episode, Aisha recounts her transformative 24-day vacation with her two children. Sharing the logistics, cost analysis, and emotional highlights, she emphasizes the irreplaceable lifetime memories created despite a substantial expense of $8,000. The discussion touches on the importance of relaxation, the challenges of language barriers, and the need for child-friendly activities. While enjoying botanical gardens and parks, she also navigates instances of cultural insensitivity. Regine reflects on how such travel experiences, inherited from her father, are a valuable legacy she plans to pass on to her children.

Travel was arranged and coordinated in part by Lia Travels

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