Die podcast over routines #28 Mediamaker Mandy Woelkens over vechten tegen vooroordelen
Feb 24, 2026
Mandy Woelkens, TV and radio producer, podcaster and author focused on representation and diversity. She talks about solo motherhood and the routines that keep her sane. She describes building a local safety net and practical evening prep. She shares experiences confronting prejudice, challenging low expectations, and using media to boost visibility.
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Protect Your Evening Rituals For Reliable Sleep
- Do protect evening routines to safeguard sleep and energy for solo parenting responsibilities.
- Mandy Woelkens turns off her phone, reads fiction, and enforces a strict bedtime so she can sleep deeply despite possible night disruptions.
Prep The Next Morning Tonight
- Do prepare mornings the night before to reduce stress and increase efficiency as a single parent.
- Mandy packs lunchboxes, preps breakfast items and readies clothes and bottles every evening to save morning time.
Counter Stereotypes With Predictable Excellence
- Stereotypes become self-fulfilling unless actively countered by behaviour and performance.
- Mandy recalls her father urging punctuality, hard work and good grades to challenge teachers' biased expectations.
