Black Mom Diaries

I’m Tomeka Williams born, raised and still reside in Jacksonville, FL. I am the oldest of 3 children. I am a member of The Potter’s House International Ministries where I serve on the Praise team. I work in Enrollment by day. But my passion is travel which birthed my company TW Love Travel. I love to travel and help others plan travel also!  I  married my Highschool sweetheart Travis in 2001 and w...

Aquanna Ratcliff is a 39 year old woman, wife & mother - a nurse, doula and lactation professional. A healing human who is learning to find her value within. Learn more about her on her website: www.quannamama.net

Catch up with Latanya and I on the latest episode of the Black Mom Diaries. If you'd like to follow us on social media, check us out on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter . If you like what you heard, share the podcast with a friend. If you're not feeling it, share your thoughts with us. If you're looking for great Mama Swag, check out shop.blackmomdiaries.com . Music from Movavi Video Edi...

As a facilitator, educator, and Period of Empowerment™ Guide, Dr. Carmen McNeil dismantles the miseducation of menstruation one family at a time. Affectionately known as the Magical Menstruation Maven, Dr. Carmen uses her effective listening skills and empathy to help girls and women reap the powerful benefits of synching their lifestyle with their menstrual cycle.  With her Ph. D. in Psychology a...

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She is the host of F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast and How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them. She has publish...

We had the pleasure of taping the podcast in front of a live audience. We talked about mom trends and mom philosophy. We talked and laughed, and talked and laughed. Shout out to 3406 Social for providing the venue.

Miki Jones is a serial entrepreneur who started her entrepreneurial journey in her childhood by selling friendship bracelets. Miki started her first official business in 2015 after graduating college and earning her Project Management Professional certification. Miki’s passions include traveling, real estate, and personal finance so she started her brand, The Wealthy Millennial, to help others liv...

Dr. April Walker is a licensed Psychotherapist in Georgia, Florida, and Texas with over 15 years of experience working with children and adults in a variety of behavioral health settings to include non-profit organizations, group homes, therapeutic foster care agencies and public and charter schools. With a background that consists of working as a behavioral specialist, case manager, school and cl...

Michelle Jackson is the author of Man Rejected Me...But God Chose Me Volume 2: Damaged Goods. She is also the owner of ThreadsByMeMe Tshirts and Flames of Beauty Candles. Michelle was born and raised in Austin, Texas on an Air Force Base. Michelle is the Mother of four grown adult children and love spending her spare time with Family. Follow her on Facebook to get information on when her next book...

A powerhouse speaker and facilitator, Christina Garrett is a productivity and parenting coach for busy moms with audacious goals who crave a healthier work/life + rest balance. Her journey as a community leader, pastor’s wife and homeschooling mom of 5 allows her to equip her audience with practical time management and self-care strategies that lead to growth without overwhelm, burnout and frustra...

Christy Pruitt-Haynes is a well-respected speaker, author, and C-Suite Collaborator based in Nashville, TN who combines 25 years of executive level Human Resources, Diversity, and Leadership Development expertise with a healthy dose of profound strategy and results-focused resourcefulness to create innovative organizations and highly effective leaders.  Whether on a stage giving a TEDx talk,...

Latanya and Patricia discuss the effects of pushing your kids vs. letting them reach their levels in their own time. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackmomdiaries Twitter: https://twitter.com/diaries_black YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAm8V47vSXGjIcINTnKvOA/featured For your Black Mom Diaries...

Trigger Warning: This episode does contain conversations about abuse and domestic violence. Listen at your own risk. Shermonicia Slaughter is a woman of God and a mother of three beautiful children. She has an MBA in Criminal Justice and is an 11 year survivor of domestic violence. She is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, and she founded the My Journey Within podcast as well as a n...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about abuse and DV. Please listen at your own risk. Shermonicia Slaughter is a woman of God and a mother of three beautiful children. She has an MBA in Criminal Justice and is an 11 year survivor of domestic violence. She is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, and she founded the My Journey Within podcast as well as a non profit called...

Black Mom Diaries is back for season 4 and we are so excited to celebrate the small wins. Sometimes we get caught up in the big picture and do not take a moment to appreciate those tiny wins. When we are only focused on the big picture, we can fail to see that often those small wins add up to big wins. On this episode, Latanya and Patricia discuss some of the small wins.   Connect with us on...

Black Mom Diaries is back for season 4 and we are so excited to celebrate the small wins. Sometimes we get caught up in the big picture and do not take a moment to appreciate those wins. When we are only focused on the big picture, we can fail to see that often those small wins add up to big wins. On this episode, Latanya and Patricia discuss some of the small wins. Connect with us on social media...

On this bonus episode of the Black Mom Diaries, we are discussing sacrifices of motherhood. We are excited that an audience member, Janine, is joining the conversation on this episode. We would love for you to join this conversation also. Hit us up on social media and let us know what you think. Does motherhood equal sacrifice? What's the biggest sacrifice you've ever made for your children? Can M...

What does community mean to you? Is it necessary? Is it worth working for even though community is challenging and messy? Author, community builder, teacher and traveler, Regina Murden joins us on this bonus episode of the Black Mom Diaries to discuss. Regina Murden is an educator, inspired Bible teacher, and writer. Her purpose is to encourage women to experience the joy of a fulfilled life. She...

Trigger Warning************************************************************************* Some of the matters discussed in this podcast episode may be distressing. Please listen with caution. ********************************************************************************* What do you do when it’s one bad thing after another? On this episode of Black Mom Diaries, Patricia and Latanya chat it up wit...

Gladys Simen - a life coach for moms who are trying to balance their work and family life. She is a life enthusiast who lived in 5 different countries, mastered 2 languages, and changed several professions. It took becoming a fabulous mama for her to tap into some BIG superpowers within herself. Former quiet introvert, today is passionate about helping women live big, beautiful, shooting-for-the-s...

Evette Davis is a single mom of 3 and a native of Washington, DC where she raised her kids and led them from K-12 public schools to our nation’s top universities. In 2019 after a long corporate career, she was laid off and was repeatedly turned down by the job market.  Turning her lemons into lemonade, she fulfilled a dream of becoming an author. She authored “The Adventures of Sunny” bo...

Shamiso Maswoswe is a former federal prosecutor who worked as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office of the District of Columbia where she protected victims of domestic violence.  Shamiso also worked as a Trial Attorney for the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division – Public Integrity Section where she prosecuted public officials who...

Amber Rowe is a professional development coach with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. She has an impressive career which includes freelance nail artistry for celebrities at concerts, photo-shoots, and private events. Amber is also a published author and has been interviewed on numerous media platforms including TV and Radio. Mrs. Rowe has been featured in commercials and local pe...

'Iolani ( ee-oh-lah-ni ) is a Bronx native who caught the travel bug at a young age. She has been lucky to have a career that feeds her love of travel and desire to learn about other cultures. A diversity, equity and inclusion professional by day, and novelist by night, she received her bachelor of arts from New York University and MBA from Georgetown University. She is a mother of two under three...

April is a wife, mom of three boys which includes her dog. She is a truth seeker who takes a holistic approach to healing the body and soul mostly through meditation, whole foods, and essential oils. Her naturopathic journey began when her oldest son was diagnosed with asthma and a host different medications were being prescribed by the doctors. An ER visit changed their lives and the shift began...