Vashtie Kola is a true multihyphenate — a DJ, director, designer, and creative visionary whose influence spans music, fashion, and culture. Over her two-decade career, she’s directed music videos for Solange, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Bieber; collaborated with numerous brands; and made history as the first woman to design her own Nike Air Jordan sneaker.

In today’s conversation, Vashtie opens up about addressing generational trauma, balancing her creative passions with raising two young daughters, her new dance party for families (A Parently Kidding), and how motherhood has not taken away from her identity but instead expanded it in every direction.

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For more on Vashtie’s inspiring career + life story, check out these great interviews:

Business of Hype (YouTube)

Premium Pete (YouTube)

Complex (YouTube)

MOTHER (website)

The New York Times (website)

The MOTHER Podcast is produced by Em Roberts and Ali Alquiza.