Adventure Nannies On Air

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Keith Roberts , Author of the OAK Journal , Speaker, Founder of Zenman & BigFoot Web, EOCO President, Buddhist, & Dad. This discussion delves into how to pursue and master your side hustle, from the unique perspective of an extraordinary entrepreneur!  Have any questions? Reach out to us on Facebook , and Instagram , and check out the resou...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Thaty Oliveira, a brilliant professional childcare provider, educator, and tireless advocate for domestic workers. Brandy and Thaty discuss the work that Thaty is doing as a nanny educator and family consultant. Thaty shares her advice for domestic workers and parents as they investigate how to effectively support early childhood development. Have...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Thaty Oliveira, an extraordinary professional childcare provider and tireless advocate for domestic workers. Brandy and Thaty discuss the incredible work that Thaty is doing as an active board member for the National Domestic Workers Alliance , and the Matahari Women Workers' Center in Massachusetts. Thaty shares her advice for domestic worker...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Colleen Vidockler , a brilliant operations + finance leader. Brandy and Colleen discuss knocking out debt utilizing some time-tested strategies, establishing a sustainable budget, and diving into financial investments. Please keep in mind that this episode does not constitute financial advice, and we are not financial advisors. We encourage you to...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Sarah Rueven, MS, RDN, CDN. Brandy and Sarah discuss the challenges of prioritizing your health while working as a caregiver in the midst of a pandemic. Sarah is an advocate for health at every size, and offers some tangible ways to mindfully nourish your body. About The Guest: Sarah Rueven is a registered dietician, nutritionist, wellness expert,...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Meaghan Tyrell, the extraordinary Adventure Nanny who helps Brandy and Wes with their two young children, Lenny and Olana. Brandy discusses how she and Meaghan work together to support the needs of the family, and how Meaghan is the ‘gardener’ who nurtures their family as they grow. Listen in as Meaghan shares how she navigates supporting a busy, t...

In this episode, Brandy speaks with Andrew Vidockler, a world-renowned literacy expert. Andrew is known for his revolutionary work at Success Academy, Boston Public Schools, Wyatt Academy, and Rocky Mountain Prep. Andrew shares some of his brilliant insights into the science of literacy, the reading wars, and what we can do to support young children as they grow into avid readers. Have any questio...

In this episode, Brandy speaks with Jaime Lanin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant who works with Head Start. Listen in to learn how to care for yourself throughout the trauma of living through a pandemic so that you’re able to effectively support the kids in your care. Learn more about practical coping skills and regulating yourself during heightened m...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Cassie Lee, an extraordinary individual who helped President Biden's transition team, is a literal rocket scientist, and also an incredible parent of twins. Listen in as we learn more about what it takes to raise a self-realized adult, and how to celebrate diversity of thought. Cassie shares her experiences with Montessori ideologies, and so m...

In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah discuss how to make a great first impression as you begin a new role. They share tips for developing strong communication with your new employers, setting clear expectations, and more! Have any questions? Reach out to us on Facebook , Instagram , and check out the resources on our blog ! If you’d like to join our newsletter to be the first to know about our n...

As the year comes to a close, Brandy and Shenandoah return to host the podcast to wrap up the absolute madness that was 2020. Have any questions? Reach out to us on Facebook , and Instagram , and check out the resources on our blog ! If you’d like to join our newsletter to be the first to know about our new positions, click here . Are you looking for an exceptional nanny, newborn care specialist,...

Shenandoah briefly returns to the podcast to speak with Dr. Irene Obika, the founder of Afrinanny. Afrinanny is an online platform where families of black children can find childcare providers with culturally relevant experience. Dr. Irene and Shenandoah speak about the unnoticed adversity that nannies of color face, the issues surrounding racial profiling of nannies in the industry, and the impor...

Adventure Nannies' Communications Director Danielle Sadler welcomes Malia Hudson of Sound Care Agency to discuss the practice of anti-racism within the industrial sphere of childcare. What can agency executives do to protect BIPOC in the industry? How can nannies create an anti-racist environment for the children they care for? Danielle and Malia also invite listeners to join the Be Braver: A...

In this week's episode, Adventure Nannies' Communications Director Danielle Sadler is joined again by Mr. Chazz and Nanny Kim On the Go as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 restrictions in the world of childcare and education. Juggling the balance between physical and mental health becomes more important than ever as necessary safety precautions can create communication and social boun...

This week we are joined again by Adventure Nannies' Director of Communications, Danielle Sadler, as well as educational specialist Mr. Chazz and nanny and consultant Nanny Kim On the Go as they discuss racial and other types of biases. Mr. Chaz and Nanny Kim share their expertise and tips on how to curb children from developing different types of biases and how to handle situations where chil...

In this episode, Shenandoah and Brandy hand over the Adventure Nannies On Air platform to Adventure Nannies' Director of Communications Danielle Sadler and Rachel Wilch. Danielle and Rachel discuss productive methods of responding to racism as well as the need to establish an anti-racist environment in the workplace. Touching on personal experiences, this episode hones in on how to focus one&...

This week Brandy and Shenandoah speak with Mary Miele, the founder of Evolved Education, about how her work to provide families and teachers with educational resources and customized curriculum has shifted due to the increased need for online education and homeschooling as schools remain closed due to COVID-19. Mary finds the silver lining in the current educational circumstances and explores the...

This week Shenandoah and Brandy discuss the needs of nannies across the country as they are being affected by COVID-19 and how the Nanny Relief Fund has been established in an effort to meet some of those needs. Shenandoah and Brandy are joined by Rachel Lubin, a career nanny who inspired the inception of Nanny Relief Fund by donating a portion of her own paycheck to other nannies in need. Visit n...

As the United States tentatively begins to reopen businesses and public spaces across the country, Shenandoah and Brandy discuss their reactions to these changes and how the nanny industry can expect to see shifts over the coming weeks. The initiation of the reopening process has made light of the disparity between what is legal and what is considered safe for all parties, especially in the case o...

In this week's episode, Brandy speaks with educational extraordinaire Soon Kim about the importance and value of educators during this pandemic. Soon shares advice on how families can navigate their children's education while at home and discusses how to "upend the status quo" when pursuing education at home rather than following traditional standards and practices. Have any qu...

In this week's episode, Brandy and Shenandoah discuss updates in the world's current state of pandemic and how changes affect members of the nanny community. Brandy emphasizes the need for caregivers to fight for their rights during this national emergency and responds to a listener's feedback regarding COVID-19 essential worker practices. Have any questions? Reach out to us on Face...

In this episode, Brandy and Adventure Nanny Meaghan discuss the many changes they have both made in their lives since returning home a few months early from the Lumineers' cancelled tour and how they have been navigating the shifting landscape as laws and resources around coronavirus have quickly escalated. We discuss privilege and the new ways it is impacting people right now, Brandy shares...

This week we're tackling the age-old topic of love! Shenandoah and Brandy discuss the struggles of dating as a nanny while balancing your own personal boundaries with those of your nanny family, how Brandy found the love of her life while working in a past nanny position, explaining what being a nanny is like to potential love interests, and more. This episode also features a love letter from...

Screens have become an integral piece of daily life, and the learning opportunities they possess with a few clicks. But screen time is frowned upon by more and more families, and nannies are often tasked with limiting or zeroing our screen time. In this episode, Brandy and Shenandoah discuss screen alternatives, how to work with screen-free families, how to turn screen time into a teaching opportu...

How do you find and plan activities when traveling to unknown destinations on a moment's notice? Where can you wander with your nanny kids early in the morning before cities are buzzing yet? How do you manage your downtime and time off when traveling with a family and balancing being an employee and a roommate?  In this episode, Shenandoah and Brandy discuss the ins and outs of planning both...