Soulful Parenting Podcast

Anitra Rice is a true boy mom to three amazing sons whom she affectionately refers to as “my guys.” This heartfelt episode about a mother’s love, grief, and advocacy for male mental health will inspire you to become a fierce champion. Through candid storytelling, Anitra shares breakthrough moments and the transformative power of an apology. WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal feelings and you...

Some parents develop a champion mindset from observing others. Brittany Knox’s grandmother was her first champion and an early inspiration. Learn how this mom of seven daughters (2 she birthed) uniquely advocates for her children by focusing on helping the world understand and see them as the beautiful human beings they truly are. Show Notes: Detroit Waldorf School is a nonprofit educational commu...

Zaundra Wimberly grew up as an only child and never dreamt of having a large family. Five children later, she’s learned the importance of knowing her children and their unique parenting needs, as well as balancing when to tap in and when to allow them to self-advocate. Show Notes: Movie recommendation - The Lion King. This episode also includes a quick slang lesson. The Soulful Parenting Podcast c...

Fathers typically advocate differently from mothers. The men in Corey Oliver’s life taught him about fatherhood and being a champion to his two sons and their friends. From sports to chivalry, from failures to being stopped by the police, Corey keeps it real with his children. Show Notes: Movie recommendation - Boyz N The Hood The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving par...

K Deezy is not your typical co-parent. This multi-talented artist and father of five always envisioned his life with children. On the sofa, he talks about the influence his no-nonsense father, grandmother, and God have on his parenting. A self-described parenting work-in-progress, K Deezy chose single parenthood and the sacrifices that come along with it. Show Notes: Movie recommendations - The Go...

No one told Asandi Conner that parenting doesn’t end when your child turns 18. Her parenting has evolved and so has she. On the sofa, she shares her secret sauce for raising a confident, independent, and unapologetic young woman. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE an...

Champions need champions. Malik Austin became a youth champion despite not having one growing up. During this episode, she opens up about discovering her healing while helping her pre-teen daughter navigate a traumatic loss. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and pro...

Season two kicks off with Shea and Terry Whitfield, a hilarious couple and parents living full lives, who unexpectedly found themselves needing to medically advocate for their child. Hear their love story and how it helped them care for their son and each other during an emotional journey. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to...

Season one of the Soulful Parenting Podcast introduced you to unsung parenting heroes. In season two, we explore what it means to be a youth champion and raise children by design, not default. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. V...

Claretha "Peace" Bell makes parenting sound easy in her conversation with Ambra. This beloved poet started out as a rebellious teenager before becoming a loving mom to 12 birth children (yes, 12!) and 2 bonus babies who are now ages 6 to 34. Watch as she talks about discovering healing through art and how art, faith,and family influenced how she raised her children. The Soulful Parenting...

Take a peek inside a beloved friendship between two mothers, LaShawn Nichols and Karissa Lacy, who are raising preteen and teen daughters. Hear how they balance helping them develop resilience while building their confidence as young ladies. Stay tuned for their youth movie recommendations. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to...

This episode is about faith, fatherhood, and being funny. Mic Larry, Ambra's first father on the podcast, shares his journey from football to Home Depot and then the comedic stage. Listen as he candidly talks about the influence of his James Evans-like father and unexpectedly becoming a single dad. This funny and true girl dad is all about family. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautiful...

Lanie Dixon, a self-described parent facilitator, joins Ambra to talk about her reluctant parenthood journey and how an early decision about her parenting style led to her daughters attending out-of-state boarding schools. In this episode, she debunks boarding school myths and acknowledges that letting go is hard (and necessary). Listen as Lanie shares her approach to raising intuitive children wh...

Are you a dope parent? What does “good” or “perfect” parenting look like today in urban communities? Hear real talk from Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, about raising two generations of Detroit children from playpen to pack ‘n play. Listen to her journey from teen mom to a nonprofit CEO and bonus mom to thousands of youths. For over two decades, Teen HYPE has been a youth champion, centering their...

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, is a parent observer. She sees parents and created the Soulful Parenting Podcast to acknowledge the beauty and complexities of raising children in today’s urban environments.