Multicultural Family Hub

We are sooo excited to share this episode with you. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jennifer Noble, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Free to Be Collective. Dr. Jenn shares her personal journey growing up as a mixed-race individual, and offers clear, compassionate guidance to help parents support their mixed-race and multicultural children with confidence. You'll hear insights on...

This week is a real treat. You get to hear the back story of one you know and love, Andre! This week Andre shares his journey being a third-generation multicultural individual navigating life in the American South with deep Caribbean and East Indian roots. And ya'll, it is SO POWERFUL.  Andre shares his family's powerful lineage, including his grandmother's Maroon heritage in Jamaica, a story of s...

What does it mean to live between cultures, languages, and identities, and still feel whole? In this incredible conversation with Nora Alwah we explore the beauty and complexity of being an n'betweener: someone who moves through the world carrying many identities that don't fit neatly into one box. Not only is Nora a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and somatic psychotherapist, but a TEDx Spe...

Our 8-year old can go through an entire box of tissues in a few hours. How do we know? We're in cold season.  We've been hearing from so many parents how challenging this time period is. We're feeling the weight of sniffles, missed plans, and long nights Surprisingly, how we are sick differs so much from culture to culture, and can stir up a lot of conflict.    This week, we're not changing system...

Screen time struggles are real - For kids and adults.  This week we're introducing how we use a multicultural mindset to tackle the challenge that is screen time. Too often, screens get labeled as "good" or "bad," leaving parents feeling like they're winning or failing.  In this episode Kjessie & Andre use the question: "How is this mutually beneficial?" to help us explore the gray area of screen...

Woo hoo! It's guest time! We cozied up at the kitchen table with Ashley Rodriguez, pHD for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to grow, heal, and parent in multicultural families. Ashley is a licensed psychologist who supports parents during pregnancy and postpartum, and she brings her lived experience as a first-generation daughter into the way she walks with families. In this wide-rangi...

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of navigating difficult conversations—with family, friends, and especially in the midst of transitions. From back-to-school stress to parenting challenges, we explore how our nervous system shapes the way we listen, respond, and connect. We share personal stories of what happens when we enter conversations unregulated—how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn r...

This quick reset is designed for busy moments, on the go. Whether you're sitting in the car, stepping into a meeting, or pausing before a hard conversation, in just five minutes, you'll use simple breathwork and grounding techniques to settle your body, quiet your mind, and return to a more centered state. Think of it as a mini recharge for your nervous system—easy, portable, and always available...

It's the first day of school, folks! 🎒 We just dropped off our kids in a brand-new state after a cross-country move from Northern California to Savannah, Georgia—and yes, we're feeling all the things. In honor of back-to-school season, we're diving into the culture of school and one of our favorite parenting topics: helping kids grow intrinsic motivation instead of chasing gold stars, grades, or...

We're so excited to welcome our very first guest, Dr. Myrna Perez! In this expansive and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Perez—a scholar, mother, and bold truth-teller—to explore what it means to live, parent, and think across cultural and racial borders. A HARVARD-educated professor (yes, the bold will make sense when you listen!), Dr. Perez leads courageous conversations about sc...

Let's be real—everything costs more these days. Whether it's groceries, gas, or after-school care, the pressure is on. And for parents, that financial tension isn't just about bills. We make money about identity, safety, and whether we're "doing enough" for our families. In this episode, Kjessie and Andre open up about the invisible weight so many of us carry: the anxiety around money and what it...

Today we're digging into something that shows up every day for us as parents—anxiety around our children's safety. But we're not just talking about locks on doors or helmets on bikes. This is the 3rd episode of our Parental Anxiety series and it's a real humdinger.  We're unpacking the deeper dimensions of safety: physical, emotional, and spiritual. So many of us are parenting under the weight of...

This is the second episode in our Parental Anxiety series, and we're talking about one of the most charged topics in parenting: "good behavior." But what is "good," really—especially when it's defined by rules we didn't write, in spaces we're still learning to trust? After moving from Northern California to Savannah, we enrolled our kids in a diverse, city-run day camp. Day one brought unexpected...

We're kicking off a new series! 🎉 In this powerful first episode of our Parental Anxiety series, we're diving into one of the biggest emotional decision points for parents: school choice. From social pressure and safety concerns to academic expectations and cultural identity, we're unpacking the hidden layers of anxiety that surround choosing "the right" school. As a multicultural family recently...

In this episode, we're talking about the emotional messiness and the glimmers of magic that come with making a big move—literally and emotionally. This episode is the last in our moving series, so buckle up! As we settle into Savannah (hello, salsa dancing and big hair humidity!), we're realizing this season is full of stretch and surrender. People warned us about the bugs and the heat—but what we...

📦 Making a Move: Study Long, Study Wrong, Pay for the Movers Thinking about relocating—or knee-deep in boxes and bubble wrap? In this episode, we share the 3 biggest lessons from our multicultural family's recent move across the country. ✔️ First: Pay for the movers. Seriously. ✔️ Second: Set a clear intention based on your values, not outside expectations. ✔️ Third: Know your moving style (are y...

Ever start something strong, only to stall out at the final stretch? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why finishing that "last 10%"—whether it's organizing (and packing) the infamous junk drawer while you wrap up a move, or completing a creative project—somehow the last 10% feels disproportionately hard. We talk about: • How to invite joy and play into the most mundane tasks • Real-li...

Ever feel that restless, itchy sweater feeling—like something in your life no longer fits, but you're not sure what comes next? In this episode, we're talking about that exact feeling—the subtle discomfort that signals change is on the way. We share the story of how that sensation led us to a major transition: moving our multicultural family of five across the country, from Northern California to...

This week, it all went sideways.  We were cruising along and then BAM! In this episode, we share the behind-the-scenes of our big move—from the sale of our house unraveling, to last-minute school chaos, to all the emotions that came with uprooting our family. Spoiler alert: it wasn't smooth. We allowed all the sad feelings and used our multicultural mindset to ground us. We leaned into discomfort,...

We're not good at surface-level conversations—and neither are the families we serve. In this episode, we share the raw reasons we created Multicultural Family Hub. A family vacation to South Beach, Miami happened to be a real tipping point.  Our community is rooted in real connection—from kitchen table conversations to weekly group coaching, and transformative monthly workshops. We expound on ever...

So. We now realize that we've been talking about our Multicultural Family for weeks, BUT – we never told you what it is! This week we define what being a Multicultural Family means. We dive into the question of: What IS a Multicultural Family? We give our definition and share why we chose to focus on culture, rather than race. Andre shares powerful stories about the Multicultural Family he grew up...

We woke up with big-hair David Bowie energy. We dive straight into a history lesson about segregation and how the architects of it knew the best way to keep us divided was to keep us separate.  We share our beliefs on how a multicultural mindset can bring peace in our lives and ultimately the world. Take a deep breath. This jumps into the deep end about why we are doing the work we're doing and ho...

We're bringing out the big stuff today. We're talking about money. We define it in a unique way and share language around money and value we've adopted for our family.  We just had an estate sale that allowed our kids to create value around their belongings and sell their toys. We share the language we use to talk about money with kids, and to frame it for ourselves.  This episode is a deep dive i...

Last night Kjessie got REALLY annoyed at how Andre wipes the sink, WHILE doing dishes. It could've turned into a fight, but it turned into an entry point for going deeper. This seemingly small annoyance created space for support, healing, and a big win.  Join us this week for some great relationship tools that navigate speaking up for your needs and working with culture. You're gonna love it!