We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Neomi Fletcher a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Neomi, so good to have you with us today. We’ve got so much planned, so let’s jump right into it. We live in such a diverse world, and in many ways the world is getting better and more understanding but it’s far from perfect. There are so many times where folks find themselves in rooms or situations where they are the only ones that look like them – that might mean being the only woman of color in the room or the only person who grew up in a certain environment etc. Can you talk to us about how you’ve managed to thrive even in situations where you were the only one in the room?
I was birthed into a context where I was the only one in the room who looked like me. As I grew and participated in advanced courses, I remained one of a few that looked like me in the room. Living in one of the most diverse cities in the US as a young adult, I continued finding myself in spaces where I was the only melanin rich US native. What I have learned is to remain observant of the silent dynamics taking place. And I use these observations to pick the perfect time to share a thought that forces them to fully see me and validates my credibility for existing in the space. I choose to show up with a look that is memorable but not distracting. Because at the end of the day I do my work to remain a meaningful contributor to everything I engage. Stay informed and continue to think about what it means to move a subject forward. This will always invite additional conversations.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My family played a vital role in my upbringing. It was my great Aunts who cared for me and helped awaken my interests when my parents were unavailable. I learned to cherish inter generational experiences and enjoyed the support of the community my relatives formed. After learning about the many seeds we can plant in infants and toddlers, I became passionate about helping parents make the most of these early years. I struggled for a long time on how to best describe my services. I’ve settled on being a personal parenting coach. With so many emerging philosophies on the best way to raise a child, it’s helpful to have someone who can help you take those ideas and consider which is most applicable to the child you’re raising. Every formula doesn’t work for each baby, no pun intended 😂. I can walk with you to help you develop the routines and practices that make you feel good about your parenting choices.
I just became a twin mom! I now have 3 under 3. My house is very active and demanding. But I’m having a good time updating my parenting commitments. New content is developing daily and I can’t wait to share some of my insights with others in my upcoming New Mom’s Circle.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My elementary school focused on creative exploration. Each year there was an assignment that gave us the freedom to create something new. It is this freedom that gave me the confidence in forming my own business. Gaining experience in multiple fields connected to your area of focus is one way to continue fostering creativity. Each industry gives you a different perspective to consider and when you layer that into your own work you’re sure to find your special niche that sets you apart from your competition.
In college, I took several teaching courses. This gave me the knowledge to plan good content series, This is just a result of following my curiosity. So remain open to discovering new strategies.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
My ideal client is a parent who feels like they just don’t understand their children. A parent who believes they are providing the right support, spending a fair amount of time with their kids and just not seeing the outcomes they desire. My ideal client is a parent who is extremely successful at work and wants to feel that same degree of satisfaction at home. A parent who knows their parents just don’t appreciate the goals you hold for parenting.
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