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You can’t outsource your household and hope it all works out. Carlene sits down with Dr. Shelly Jones Holt, a former teacher turned superintendent and leadership speaker, to get painfully clear about what families are responsible for and what schools can realistically do. The conversation starts with a truth most of us feel but rarely name: your home culture walks into the classroom with your kids, whether you mean it to or not. We dig into Dr. Holt’s practical “family leadership” framework built around five pillars: personal leadership, relational leadership, financial leadership, home leadership, and professional career leadership. She explains why so many families feel overwhelmed, how schedules and routines are real leadership tools, and what it looks like to create intentional one-on-one time with your kids so you actually know what they’re dreaming about right now. We also talk community, identity, and her “curb cut effect” reasoning for centering Black families while building tools that can help everyone. Then we take it to real life in your 40s: perimenopause, energy shifts, stress, and why systems matter when your body and brain are doing something new. We go there on money too, from financial literacy to investing, and why women have to get comfortable asking “stupid” questions until things finally click. If you want a stronger home, clearer priorities, and a calmer path to freedom, press play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s juggling a lot, and leave a review telling us which pillar you’re working on next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates. 👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode. 🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights. 🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations. 📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips. ...