Dope Black Mums Podcast

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Orinayo Onabanjo  a Counselling Psychologist who is the founder of Black Perinatal Mental Health (@blackperinatalmentalhealth) for a honest conversation about mental health before, after and during pregnancy.    From perinatal trauma to debunking the myths of perinatal mental health, to getting a realistic understanding of motherhood and learning...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Dr Oge Ilozue (@drochukwu) a GP doctor and trainer who is also the Senior Clinical Advisor for the London NHS COVID Vaccination Programme.  This episode explores how mothers and black women can protect ourselves and our children: Can COVID-19 spread through breast milk? Which vaccines are safe for pregnant women? What myths regarding covid vaccine can we sq...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Florence Olajide (@flora.jide) the author of Coconut - an exploration of a Black girl fostered by a white family in the 1960s and her search for belonging and identity.   Florence delves into the earliest memories of her childhood being fostered by white parents, trying to find her identity and discusses how we can have authentic conversations about race wi...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Chi from Fro Family Travels (@frofamilytravels1) to talk about her journey of travelling the world with her family.  Chi explains how she decided that permanently settling in the UK was not for her, getting an income, making new friends and the changes she’s had to do to make this work. Check out the Black Brits Abroad Facebook Group - https://www...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by the amazing Ify Adenuga (@ifyadenuga) to talk about her experience of raising Skepta, Julie, Jason and JME and of course her debut book ‘Endless Fortune’.In this extended chat they explore the highs and lows of motherhood from feeling judged for parenting styles, being a mature student whilst breastfeeding in lectures, learning how to break generational cycles a...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Tahlia Gray, the founder of Sheer Chemistry (@sheerchemistry), to discuss what it was like being black and raised in Australia. Tahila also talks about the need for Sheer Chemistry, a tights brand for women of all shades of brown, what it was like starting a business with no knowledge, to not seeing competition as a bad thing and the fears of others stealing her...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by 1-2-1 Doula, Ruth Dennison, the founder of Breaking Breastfeeding Barriers (@b_breastfeeding_b) & Black Breastfeeding Week UK. Who knew there was so much depth to breastfeeding? From the trends, to the status that comes with getting the ‘best milk’, to ’barriers for Black women and not feeling adequate enough. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on...

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Natalie from the Little Scholars Playground (@littlescholarsplayground) about the montessori practice and how black parents can adopt it.  From bonding with our kids through education to the importance of sensory play and understanding exactly what the montessori practice is. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on...

TW: Suicide  Our young black boys are at risk and we want them to know, ‘It’s OK not to be OK, just keep moving forward’. In this episode 4 mums come together to discuss the pressures with parenthood, mental health in young people and how to develop healthy and active communication with our kids. Nina (@missninamalone) is the host and founder of Dope Black Mums. Beverly Wong (@bevparenttalk)...

Nina (@missninamalone) and Maxine (@maxinebeneba) the author of ‘When We Say Black Lives Matter’, talk about growing up black and feeling othered, learning how to teach our kids our history whilst getting the balance right and acknowledging racism.  Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check...

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Nicola Harvey (@harveyheals) an author, mental health practitioner and the founder of Harvey Heals.  From the importance of showing emotions in front of your kids, to the art of meditation and learning that self-care is not selfish; this episode explores self care practises for children and learns how as a mother you can take up space and stand in your power. F...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Tasha Thompson (@tashainaction) the founder of Black Girls Do Run UK (@blackgirlsdorunuk) to talk about painful sports bras, how to get started with running and what it’s like creating a safe space for black women in fitness. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space...

Stats show that only 5% of children books in the UK have Black, Asian or minority ethnic protagonists. This chat explores the barriers for black writers, the importance of authentic representation and how we can support the industry. Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Grace Toby (@tompuk_) who leads The Open Minds Project - a charity that aims to advance the education of the public in the lives o...

For the first time ever Dope Black Mums and Dope Black Dads have teamed up on a podcast. In this Episode Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by the founder of Dope Black Dads aka Marvyn (@marvynharrison) along with special guests to talk about adoption.  In an open and honest conversation they explore preparing for adoption, what it’s like in practise and the importance of giving our children ti...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Yvonne John (@y.vonnej) British Author & Activist for Childless Women of Colour. From navigating the pressures that come in your 20’s to limitations with adoption, repeating the script and giving a voice to childless women - this episode is super important! Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To...

Nina (@missninamalone), Alicia (@asl_sings), Ola (@thecurvycreative) and Kira have an important and honest conversation about what it was like growing up with a single mum and what it’s like being a single mum. From rebuilding relationships with their dads, hiding an entire pregnancy from a parent, to dealing with fathers who think their child support funds a mother’s lifestyle, this episode is pa...

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by ITV’s Inspirational Woman of the Year Natasha Benjamin, the founder of Free Your Mind (@freeyourmindcic) a childhood domestic violence and mental health support organisation. Natasha teaches us what language we should use to discuss abuse with our children? What are the signs children may be suffering? And how we support children living in abusive homes?  K...

Nina (@missninamalone) the founder of Dope Black Mums is joined by Tokunbo (@tokunbo.koiki) of Lit Black Mums Book Club to speak with Eva Verde (@evakinderwrites) the author of Lives Like Mine. They delve into the themes of the book whilst touching on their experience of navigating motherhood and race. From what it means to be a woman in a modern family, to racist family members and growing up in...

Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to Priscilla (@priscilla.appeaning) a Dope Black mum to a blended family of 9, homeschooler and founder of The Step Mums Club. Priscilla speaks about her own experience of having step parents and how that’s influenced her decisions to start The Step Mum Club. They get real about what it’s like from tips on blended families to not loving your step children and feeling...

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to author and racial equality advocate Tineka Smith (@thisistineka) about her experience of navigating conversations around race, culture and identity with her partner and her hopes for her future children.  Tineka opens up about being followed and attacked for having a white partner, ignorant comments from friends and family and the...

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to Empath & Narcissist Expert Keeley Taverner (@key4change). You hear Keeley’s inspiring journey of working in Ikea and escaping an abusive relationship to changing her trajectory and impacting lots of lives.  From class progression to learning about narcissism to understanding our unhealthy emotional habits with food, Keeley drop...

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to homeschooling Dope Black Mum of 5 Christina (@themomathondiaries) about what it means to be a momathon. The ladies talk about loving being a mum, but disliking the chaos that comes with it, the importance of delegating tasks to children or family and why putting yourself first is important. Keep up to date with the podcast and join in o...

Nina (@missninamalone), speaks to Guilaine Kinouani (@living_while_black) a UK-based French radical psychologist about the themes from her recent book Living While Black - the essential guide to overcoming racial trauma. They spoke about a range of experiences including, helping your child to feel seen, protecting your child from racism and attachment styles. Keep up to date with the podcast and j...

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums has an open and honest conversation with self-care advocate Malika Faye, (@malikafayefitness) and Yolanda Copes-Stephney founder of Festival of Confidence about navigating impostor syndrome and struggling to acknowledge the true queen she is! They spoke about everything from the power of words, to not being able to receive compliments, to mana...

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums chats with Jenica Leah (@justjleah) - an independent publisher and founder of JLG Publishing, to talk about how to find your story and get into the world of publishing. Jenica talks about the importance of black women sharing their story, her journey with sickle cell and how she got into the publishing career and what she wishes she knew befor...