Moms with Benefits

Navigating Purpose-to-Impact Work as a Single Mother


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Arika Linton is a nonprofit leader, education expert, board member, writer, scholarship supporter, and working mom to a five-year-old son. Her writing has been published in The Chicago Defender, Blavity, 21Ninety, PYNK Magazine, and more. Arika is passionate about “purpose to impact” work and making a difference in her community and beyond. 


In their conversation, host Samantha Saxby and Arika discuss:

  • Mom guilt 

  • Balancing work and life as a single mother

  • Finding your support system as a single mom

  • Recognizing when to step back from work 

  • Love languages between parents and children 

  • Making a difference with purpose-to-impact work


  • If Samantha and Arika’s conversation resonated with you, follow Arika on Instagram @authentically_arika and connect with her on LinkedIn.


    If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to learn about your leave benefits. 


    Moms With Benefits is chasing financial and emotional stability for motherhood. If you resonated with this episode, we’d love it if you would rate and review us to help spread the word. You can also find Moms With Benefits on Instagram @momswithbenefitsorg

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    Moms with BenefitsBy Samantha Saxby