Building Systems That Serve Families and the People Who Support Them

Monumental Mindset is a consulting and strategy firm that partners with healthcare systems, community organizations, and perinatal professionals to strengthen maternal health programs, leadership, and community-centered care.

We help teams align systems, services, and partnerships so the work supporting families is sustainable, collaborative, and effective.

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How We Help Organizations Move Forward

Many maternal health initiatives begin with strong intentions — but fragmented systems, unclear roles, and strained partnerships can make meaningful progress difficult.

Monumental Mindset helps organizations move from scattered efforts to intentional, connected systems of care for maternal and perinatal health.

Our work focuses on three core areas:

Strategic Program Development

Designing and strengthening maternal health programs so they are sustainable, structured, and aligned with community needs.

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Community & Organizational Growth

Strengthening partnerships, repairing collaboration gaps, and helping organizations build stronger ecosystems of care.

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Private Practice & Leadership Consulting

Supporting doulas, lactation consultants, and maternal health professionals in building aligned and sustainable practices.

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Who We Work With

Monumental Mindset partners with organizations and professionals working to improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes.

We commonly support:

  • Hospitals and mother–baby units

  • Midwives and perinatal care providers

  • Individual and group doula practices

  • Lactation consultants and lactation programs

  • Community-based and public health organizations

Our work is especially impactful for teams committed to equity, collaboration, and sustainable systems of care.

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Supporting the People Behind Maternal Health Work

Monumental Mindset was created to address a challenge many maternal health organizations face: strong intentions without aligned systems.

Teams are often expected to support families while navigating siloed departments, strained partnerships, unclear roles, and limited community trust.

Our work helps organizations slow down, assess honestly, and build systems that actually support the people doing the work — and the families they serve.

This is not surface-level consulting. It is thoughtful, collaborative strategy designed for real-world environments.

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Intentional Leadership.

Monumental Mindset.

Supporting organizations and professionals working to strengthen maternal and perinatal health systems.

What Organizations Gain

Strengthening maternal health systems is complex work. Many organizations are doing meaningful work but lack the alignment, structure, or partnerships needed to sustain it.

Through strategic guidance, collaborative planning, and honest assessment, Monumental Mindset helps teams create systems that work better for both professionals and the families they serve.

Organizations that partner with us often experience:

  • Clearer Program Structure

    Programs become easier to implement and sustain with defined workflows, responsibilities, and strategic direction.

  • Stronger Cross-Sector Partnerships

    Hospitals, community organizations, and care providers work more collaboratively to support families across systems.

  • Healthier Team Culture

    Teams gain clarity, improved communication, and stronger leadership alignment.

  • Sustainable Maternal Health Initiatives

    Programs move beyond short-term momentum and become sustainable systems that continue supporting families long-term.

  • Increased Community Trust

    Organizations strengthen relationships with the communities they serve through more responsive, inclusive collaboration.

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Our Approach

Every partnership begins with listening and understanding the unique challenges organizations are navigating.

Our work is grounded in:

  • Systems-level thinking

  • Community-informed strategy

  • Honest, collaborative conversations

  • Clear goals and measurable outcomes

  • Flexibility to meet real-world constraints

We work alongside organizations to develop solutions that are practical, sustainable, and people-centered.

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Trusted by Maternal Health Professionals

Organizations and professionals across maternal health systems have partnered with Monumental Mindset to strengthen programs, improve collaboration, and support meaningful change in their communities.

Here are a few reflections from those partnerships.

  • Anesha S.

    Shonté Terhune-Smith is a visionary when it comes to building, refining, and elevating programs. I’ve had the opportunity to witness her ability to take an idea and turn it into something impactful, structured, and sustainable. She brings not only creativity, but strategy, clarity, and intention to everything she touches.

    What sets Shonté apart is her ability to truly listen, understand the bigger picture, and offer solutions that align with both purpose and growth. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing program, she has the insight and expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

    I would absolutely recommend connecting with her if you’re looking for guidance in bringing your vision to life or taking your work to the next level.

  • Vicki W.

    Shonte' Terhune-Smith is a visionary thinker and she can help you to ground your work in community while addressing the barriers that are keeping you from growth and success.

    With over a decade of experience in the maternal health space, Shonte' is a trusted community leader who has worked in multiple systems to bridge gaps while always centering community voices.

    Her consulting services will take your organization to the next level. Working with Shonte' leads to fresh ideas, new perspectives, and positive change.

Let’s Build Something That Works

Whether you’re designing a new maternal health program, strengthening partnerships, or supporting your team through change, Monumental Mindset is here to help.

Schedule a Free 30-Minute Strategy Consultation to explore how we can support your work.

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