The Discussion Room

The woman behind Journey Mom shares with Ms. Reid about Motherhood, her love of solo travel, establishing cultural identity & working in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion space. We also touch on some of the unspoken impacts of COVID-19.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting our ability to secure future guests.

In this episode Ms. Reid celebrates SIX YEARS of analyzing her own "Daddy Issues" by sharing the blog post that started it all. Admitting is the first Step to dealing with any personal issues. She also shares a way you as the audience can support continued growth via buymeacoffee.com/MsReid

Girl Talk with Pops is a podcast hosted by father daughter duo Brittney & Todd Gwynn. On today's episode I talk to the Gwynns about how Girl Talk With Pops got started, and dig a little deeper into the foundation of their relationship outside of the show. Pops is honest about how intentional or unintentional his life choices have been. He shares what he's learned about dating and blended famil...

Interviewing my Granpa led to discussions about how his parents were raised. What lessons from them he passed on to his children. Being drafted during the Vietnam War. Religion, Real Estate and so much more! Tune in to hear what happens as I get to know my GranPa a little bit better.

It's National Mentoring Month, so today we're throwing it back to Season 1 interview with the Founder of Jewels Inc. Mrs. BMarcell Williams. Not only does she tell us how losing a loved one helped inspire the movement that is know as Jewels Inc. She also opens up about marriage and motherhood & how her relationship with God has carried her through the hard times. Tune in for some gems from thi...

In this episode Ms. Reid Interviews her Maternal Grandmother about being raised by her father in the south; running away to reunite with her mother in the  north; why she wouldn't marry an alcoholic & what it was like raising a teen Mom.

Season 3 is dropping January 7th! Get into what's new by listening to Ms. Reid's New Year Message.  Visit Facebook.com/TheDiscussionRoomPod to leave feedback and follow @thediscussionroompodcast on IG for more

Sharing a bit of Holiday Cheer with my Tiny Cohost

In Honor of National Adoption Day on 11/21 and National Adoption Month, I share a few clips from previous episodes where guests discuss their adoption stories. With critics questioning why black people don't adopt, as numbers of black & brown children in the system increases, it was important to highlight those that have experienced being adopted. When you're done, I encourage you to go back a...

In honor of National Novel Writer’s Month, I share this conversation recorded in March 2020 with Author, Essayist and Communicator Extraordinaire Tassika Lloyd. She shares with us the history behind her book “She’s Your Daughter Too” and how her relationship with her father has been the foundation for her relationship with words. Press play on this episode if you want to hear what it sounds like t...

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Author & podcast host Reginald A. Howard enters The Discussion Room to talk about how is own struggles with Mental Health led him to forgive his father, write his book & become an advocate for others. Find him on Social Media @reginaldahoward & grab his book Struggling to Success https://reginaldahoward.bigcartel.com/

What's the worst 2020 has done to you? Take your favorite athlete? A beloved political mentor? Remind you of the systems that operate against you? Rob you of celebrations you'll never get back or take your father away? How heavy has the year been & how can you help heal?

Join Ms. Reid in a moment of remembering a Cycle Breaker from Season 1 as she shares some clips of her interview with guest Aprille Franks. October is the start to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and these clips highlight instances of overcoming Domestic Violence at various life stages. If you or someone you know needs assistance escaping a situation involving Intimate Partner Violence call 1-80...

In this Season 2 episode, Ms. Reid explores the impact poor paternity leave policies have on parenting dynamics and shares what she's learned about other countries' policies. She also talks about not holding back your true self in relationships.

Tune in for updates on where the show has been & what to expect next.

Dr. Angelle Richardson was inspired by her parents' divorce & her re-connection with her biological family to become a family therapist. She takes her work to build relationships & repair families seriously  Tune in to hear not only about the work she does within her practice, but about growing up knowing she was adopted & the interesting encounters she's had with both the family...

Manifest Coach James Valentine talks quantum physics, taking a break from his parents & discovering that his daughter is more than an extension of him. He takes us on the journey of his upbringing, shares the lessons he had to unlearn as well as what we can learn from his books. The Manifest Formula & Relationship Chronicles: The Truth About the Stories we tell Ourselves. Keep in touch wit...

In this episode I converse with Sadija Smiley creator of the non-profit Stillborn And Infant Loss Support. We talk about how her relationship with her father impacted her dating decisions. How birthing a sleeping baby changed her life forever & how she's learned to support others through the grieving process by reflecting on what could have gone better about hers. For more information on Sadij...

Motivational Speaker & founder of Another Level Empowerment, Brian Peay talks about starting traditions with his sons; healing from a physically present yet emotionally absent father; and how saying what needs to be said while you have the chance makes all the difference. For more information on this Charlotte native follow his Instagram   @bpspeaks to keep up with his speaking engagement...

Shy Williams of Shy Speaks enters The Discussion Room to talk everything from her children's books instilling  pride in the youth, her parent's estranged relationship due to the pursuit of education & how she taught herself Black History & has curated bus tours to share that experience with others. Sit back & relax, because this episode features 2 Jersey girls discussing Daddy Iss...

Mike Morisseau tells us how he went from little to no interest in Math to a Financial counselor. Sharing lessons he learned at home, to those he instills in his own son. He extends his knowledge on Money Moves & animation via his IG&FB @MikeMorisseau to  all of you! And you can get more information about his services at MikeMorisseau.com Documentary Mentioned in this episode: Broke, B...

In this conversation with a life coach, we learn how great things some times grow from grief. Family Dynamics can be complicated, and sometimes, dating a man like your father doesn't mean what you thought it did. Tune in for a casual discussion that dives deep in different directions. For more information on Tish visit LatishaCarr.com and catch new episodes of   The Refill every Wednesday.

Get a taste of some of Season 2's Topics and guests in this medley episode. Also learn how you can become a supporter of this podcast through Anchor's Listener Support program. If you like what you hear, send us a voice message using the anchor app!

Vocal artist & mother Ira Warren shares the story of her upbringing and how it's led her to write a book for children about how to guard their bodies. This episode includes sensitive material surrounding the topics of child abuse & sexual assault as she discusses what she has coined the Molestation Epidemic.