Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha as she reunites with Shivonne, who shares her journey for a second child and the challenges of juggling motherhood. Discover the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, the reality of mom guilt, and the joy of completing her family. Shivonne opens up about the support she receiv...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this heartfelt episode, I share the transformative journey of becoming a Single Mother by Choice (SMC) and how it has profoundly reshaped my life. From confronting my deepest fears to embracing a slower pace dictated by the tiny legs of my toddler, this path has taught me invalu...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha as she chats with Charon, a 28-year-old finance professional from Chicago, about what it's like to consider becoming a Single Mother by Choice (SMC) while living a balanced life. Sharron shares her journey through the thinking phase, highlighting the importance of self-r...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha and guest Joudan from Noir Adoptions on this insightful episode of Start to Finish Motherhood. Discover the various pathways to parenthood, with a deep dive into adoption from an expert in the field. Jordan shares her personal journey, invaluable tips for prospective ado...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha and her guest, Vero, in an enlightening and deeply personal conversation about breaking generational trauma, mother wounds, and the journey towards healing.  Aisha opens up about her challenging childhood and how it shaped her, while Vero shares her insights on mindfulne...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this insightful episode, we welcome back Nicole, a certified financial planner, to tackle one of the biggest fears for single mothers by choice - facing unexpected job loss, job interruptions, or health crises. Nicole shares invaluable strategies on partnering with financial pla...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Aisha sits down with Dr. Maya, a dynamic fertility strategist, coach, and pediatrician, as she shares her compelling journey through the fertility ecosystem. From dealing with personal fertility challenges to advocating for maternal health, Dr. Maya opens up about the misconception...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this episode Aisha sits down with Keisha to discuss her inspiring and tumultuous journey to motherhood. From navigating fertility challenges to finding donor embryos and ultimately turning to adoption, Keisha shares her story of perseverance, community support, and unwavering de...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. This is a rebroadcast of the Bonus Episode from season 1... In anticipation of Father's Day, Aisha Jenkins challenges the assumption that Single Mothers by Choice harbor resentment towards men. Her lens is shaped by her own positive experiences with her step father and close relati...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this episode Aisha is joined by Karmen, a single mother and professional photographer, for an enlightening conversation on the importance of getting in the picture with your kids. They delve into Aisha’s personal story of cherishing rare family photos after losing her parents, t...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this episode, Aisha shares her personal reflections and experiences on the challenges and joys of parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, seeking support, and embracing vulnerability. From navigating daily struggles to celebrating small victories, Aisha's candi...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha as she converses with  Jamela, who shares her inspiring story of embracing her twin pregnancy.  In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing parenthood solo, from deciding to become a mom, navigating fertility treatments as a solo person, to...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Join Aisha in this super sized and enlightening episode which delves into the vibrant lives of expat single mothers. Through an engaging panel discussion, they explore the unique challenges and joys of parenting abroad, from the decision to move for a fresh start to the day-to-day...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. *This is a rebroadcast of the Season 2 Mother's day Episode* In this podcast episode, Aisha and Dawn discuss Dawn's life and career. Dawn is a chief scientist, keynote speaker, and author who became the first Black person to go to the deepest part of the ocean. Aisha and Dawn discu...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Welcome to the third season of Start to Finish Motherhood, a podcast where the vibrant Aisha partners with listeners navigating the unique journey of single motherhood by choice. In this first episode, Aisha warmly ushers in the new season with excitement, reflecting on the unexpec...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this episode, Aisha is joined by Alease, an esteemed embryologist from North Carolina, to discuss the significant Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos. This ruling has sparked discussions about the legal status of embryos and its effects on IVF treatments. Alease provi...

Embark on a transformative journey with the “NorthStar Gaze" podcast, sharing intimate stories from Geo luminaries. In 1-on-1 chats, explore their journeys and profound contributions to geography and GIS. Inspired by our Telescope program, each episode offers a telescopic view into their lives. Uncover the human side of Geo, where passion meets purpose, and racial justice is central. The “NorthSta...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In the final episode of 'Start to Finish Motherhood' Season 2, Aisha takes a reflective journey back through the season. From discussions about single motherhood, dealing with grief, healthcare and navigating personal financial wellbeing, Aisha thanks the phenomenal guests of Seaso...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this supersized, but highly informative, episode guests Sudane and Sunday share their professional insight into the Individualized Education Plan process (IEP) and Aisha shares part of her personal experience navigating the process as a parent.   A detailed examination of IEPs a...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Welcome to another exciting episode of Start to Finish Motherhood Season Two! Today, we've got something special in store for you, as promised – it's the Frequently Asked Questions episode. But before we dive into these fantastic questions that you, wonderful listeners, sent in thr...

Thank you all for making 2023 a huge success.  Happy Holiday Season from the Start to Finish Motherhood family to yours.  Wishing you peace and joy.  See you in 2024 with the final three episodes of season 2. Looking from something more check out the videos from season 2 on the YouTube playlist .  Oh and don't forget to subscribe, like, and share.

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this insightful podcast episode, we explore the essentials of being an intentional single parent, with a focus on health maintenance and legal planning. Our guest, Dr. Rita White, an expert OBGYN, emphasizes the importance of proactive health care and self-advocacy. Key topics i...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this engaging podcast episode, Bertha, a Single Mother by Choice and functional medicine practitioner, shared her inspiring journey to motherhood and the intersection of functional medicine with fertility, menopause, and overall health. Bertha emphasized the importance of addres...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this lively podcast episode, Aisha and her guest, Jada, dive into the intricacies of dating in the era of social media. They discuss various aspects of online dating, the importance of open communication in relationships, and how social media can impact personal lives. The conve...

If this podcast has helped you in any way,  consider buying me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. In this episode, Aisha shares her journey through a significant life transition as her children grow older and more independent. She discusses her desire for a "soft life," where she aims to reduce stress and create more space for herself. Aisha explores various strategies to achie...