Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

In this episode, Aisha sits down with her friend Vikki to talk about their friendship journey. The two friends share how they first met when they were both looking to take their kids to a natural body of water. They quickly became fast friends as their kids became friends and have been close ever since. They also talk about their first vacation together, which was a funny story filled with 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 talks about choosing a sperm donor, whether through a known donor or a commercial sperm bank. Aisha herself used a commercial sperm bank and recommends it for those who are risk-averse. When choosing a sperm bank, important considerations include price, wheth...

Aisha continues her conversation with Denna where she goes into more detail about her experience being a blind single mother, her work at NASA, and how communities can foster a sense of belonging for people of all abilities by being intentional. Denna discusses how she found the SMC community and the benefits of being part of a Single Mother by Choice community. Additionally, while she discussing...

In this episode, Denna shares her journey of becoming a single mother through domestic private adoption. Denna had to do a lot of self-reflection and research to decide what was the right path for her. After being matched with a family who was seeking adoption for their child, Denna became their son's mother from the very beginning. Denna, who was born blind, shares how her experience of learning...

In today's episode Aisha discusses the term "Single Mother by Choice" and its evolution over time. Aisha, who is a single mother by choice, shares her own experience and journey to motherhood, including her choice to use intrauterine insemination (IUI) and invitro-fertilization (IVF) to conceive her children.  She highlights the importance of being informed about the different options available, k...

In this episode Aisha and Tanielle continue their conversation as they delve into the topic of the impact of trauma on the body and its potential generational effects. Trauma has a unique impact on the body of a pregnant person and possibly the offspring. They discuss the increased cortisol levels that happen after a traumatic event and how it could affect the endocrine system, puberty, developmen...

Welcome to today's episode we're going to be talking about self-care and the importance of taking care of oneself, especially in the face of the many physical and mental demands of being a sole caretaker. My guest is Tanielle Bruce Smith, a physician, life coach, and yoga teacher. Tanielle shares her journey of finding herself and becoming who she truly is, and how it led her to her current profes...

Start to Finish Motherhood is a podcast and brand created by Aisha former co-host of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice podcast.  It's a platform for telling the stories of women and Single Mothers by Choice.  As a black woman each episode will have Black African American culture woven into its fabric.  Please sit back and enjoy!   Be sure to tune in as new episodes will be released every Wednesda...

In this episode clip Single Mother by Choice (SMC) Aisha sits down with Clinton Johnson of NorthStar to discuss dating as a single parent. To learn more about NorthStar of GIS visit: https://gisnorthstar.org To register for the Black History Month program visit: https://hopin.com/events/conversation-starters-for-black-history-month I am a firm believer in "giving people their flowers while alive"...

Welcome to Start to Finish Motherhood, a podcast for those thinking or already Single Mothers by Choice, just looking for practical advice for navigating life's relationships. When you decide to have children on your own, it doesn't mean that you're completely alone. I'm partnering with you every step of your journey. Episode 1 will be packed with insights into me as the host and the motivation be...

In this episode clip Aisha chats with her good mom friend Viki who shares how she overcame the negative narratives about Single Mothers to avoid a bad relationship choice by pursuing motherhood on her own. For many of us Single Mothers by Choice we realize at some point that we are dating just for the sake of having children. Once we quiet the voice that say there is a "specific order" to becoming...

In this episode clip Aisha chats with Rahmah about her decision to end her Single Mother by Choice (SMC) journey to live childfree by choice. For many SMCs the journey is about having no regrets and never trying to conceive will leave you with a case of the 'what ifs". The choice to end one's SMC journey is just as relevant and empowered as the decision to start. To listen to the full episode when...

In this episode clip Single Mother by Choice (SMC) Aisha sits down with Clinton Johnson to discuss why they co-founded NorthStar of GIS and their upcoming Black History Month program. NorthStar is a non-profit whose goal is to increase representation in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other geo-STEM fields. To listen to the full episode when it premiers, sign up to the Start...

In this episode clip Aisha shares her definition of "Single Mother by Choice" or SMC and why the title is fitting for her. And it's not what you think. To listen to the full episode when it premiers, sign up to the Start to Finish Motherhood mailing list. Sign up now if you want to be the first to find out about the launch date of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast, join the mailing list: http...

In this episode clip Aisha sits down with Denna a NASA analyst and Single Mother by Choice (SMC) to discusses her day-to-day life navigating being an SMC with a disability. It's enabled her to float among the stars in more ways than one. To listen to the full episode when it premiers, sign up to the Start to Finish Motherhood mailing list. Sign up now if you want to be the first to find out about...

In this episode clip Aisha, a Single mother by choice discusses why she decided to use a donor from a commercial sperm bank and offers advice on how others can decide which sperm bank is best for them. To listen to the full episode when it premiers, sign up to the Start to Finish Motherhood mailing list. Sign up now if you want to be the first to find out about the launch date of the Start to Fini...

In this episode clip Aisha chats with Dr. Tanielle Brew to learn about how a Single Mother by Choice (SMC) can create space for self-care in an otherwise busy day by making small sustainable changes. Sign up now if you want to be the first to find out about the launch date of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast, join the mailing list: https://starttofinishmotherhood.ck.page To connect with Tani...

If this episode gave you something, here is a link to buy me a coffee . No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on. Start to Finish Motherhood, a podcast for those thinking or already Single Mothers by Choice, just looking for practical advice for navigating life's relationships. When you decide to have children on your own, it doesn't mean that you're completely alone. Aisha is partnering with yo...