The Single Black Motherhood Podcast

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with educator moms about working from home, teaching, and parenting during the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss: -How life has changed for them -Systems being used by schools for distance learning -Whether parents should stress about their child's schoolwork -Why parents shouldn't try to replicate a child's school schedule -Why schedules are imp...

In this episode, David and Clarke, cohosts of Single Dad Why You Mad, answers questions from listeners about coparenting. We discuss: -Coparenting with a former absent parent -The importance of having conversations, no matter how uncomfortable they are -How coparenting has impacted their life -How my absent father impacted my life -How to coparent when the other parent may be negative AND MORE Con...

In this episode I got to chat with David & Clark, cohosts of the Single Dad Why You Mad Podcast, about coparenting. We discuss: -How they became single dads - marriage vs. non-marriage -How they define coparenting -Agreements -Whether age plays a factor in the decision to coparent AND MORE!! Connect with David & Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singledadwhyyoumad/ Connect with me on I...

In this episode, I gets to chat with Jazmyn Moore, MSc, MPH, a Public Health Scientist in the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Not all birth defects can be prevented, but a woman can take steps to increa...

In this episode, Kim shares 10 tips for becoming a better version of yourself: 1. Change your mindset 2. Make a decision regarding the person you want to become 3. Take care of your health - mentally, physically, and spiritually 4. Do better with your money 5. Hold yourself accountable more 6. Change your job if you are not happy 7. Make friends - single moms, married moms, and single women 8. Nev...

In this episode I got to chat with Christine Michel Carter, known as the #1 global voice for working moms. We discuss: -Communicating when you need help personally/professionally -Building community -Scheduling self-care -Looking for companies that promote flexible work environments -Advocating for other women/moms in the workplace -Burn out -Fear of using PTO -Mom guilt AND MORE!! Connect with Ch...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Dyana, of Money Boss Mama, to talk about her journey of ending the check to check cycle. We discuss: -How much debt she has paid off -Creating a budget -Setting financial goals -Using cash/cash envelopes -Side hustling -Automating savings AND SO MUCH MORE!! Connect with Dyana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybossmama/ Access FREE Budget Boss eBo...

In this episode, I got to sit down and have a conversation with Camille about her transition. We discussed: -Getting pregnant at 15 -Dating an older man in high school -Her parents divorce -Raising boys on her own -Getting her GED and going to culinary school -How her family became her backbone and supported her through her single motherhood journey -Utilizing government assistance -Fighting a cus...

In this episode, I talk about what's going on in my life and share 10 ways for you to get back on track! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Leave feedback via voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/SingleBlackMotherhood Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Purchase your grati...

In this episode, I got a chance to chance with Kaywanda Lamb, The Winning Single Mom. We discussed: -What investing in yourself means -Why you should take chances -How you can invest in different areas of your life -Learning how to say "no" -Why you should take advantage of resources at your employer -How to be strategic with what you have AND MORE!! Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tou...

In this episode, I got to sit down and chat with Nisha Hopkins, founder of the Mogul Mom Network. We discuss: -How losing her job caused her to have a desire to make an income for herself -Why she invested in a coach -The disconnect with having a non-mom coach -Why she created the Mogul Mom Network -Benefits of joining a mom network AND MORE!! Connect with Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/mogulmom...

In this episode I get to sit down and chat with Antonia, founder of Mommy Matters, about why she created it and how it relates to her story. We discuss: -Her getting married young and divorcing after marriage counseling and separation did not work -Her definition of what it means to be a single mom -Why community is important -Why she decided to create an app for moms specifically AND MORE https:/...

In this episode I get to sit down and chat with Torre, who shares about her mental health journey. We discuss: -Anger management treatment in high school -Her diagnosis with anxiety which later led to postpartum depression with the last child -Lack of friends/support -Becoming a single mom twice -Dealing with dads who weren't that supportive -Why prayer isn't enough -Coping strategies -Medication...

In this episode, I got the chance to welcome back Lakiesha Russell, LPC to chat about social anxiety. We discuss: -What social anxiety is -Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) -What leads to anxiety and isolation -Why trust starts with you -Why it's important to have community or another single mom to talk to -How your actions affect your child -How therapy can help AND MORE Download the ANT workshe...

In this episode, I get to chat with Antinese, Licensed Esthetician and CEO of Glam Beauty Bar Spa, to discuss how busy moms can make time to take care of their skin. We discuss: -How to create a three to five minute routine -What type of products you should have in your day and night routine i.e. cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and serum -How often you should exfoliate and use a mask -How often you...

In this episode, I sit to chat with Kelma about her fitness journey and how she's been able to make time to exercise. We discuss: -Why she made the decision to take control of her health -How depression and the loss of her husband led to emotional eating and weight gain -Making a mindset shift -Making time to prepare meals AND MORE Connect with Kelma: https://www.instagram.com/fitbsbmom/ Get Your...

In this episode, I got to chat with Angela about her journey to debt freedom. We discuss: -Her childhood -Living check to check -Using the debt snowball method -What sacrifices she made -The importance of having a budget -Losing three jobs during the process -How she started her emergency fund -What she thinks about side hustles -Funding her 6-month emergency fund after becoming debt free AND MORE...

The podcast turned one last year and I wanted to take time to let you know what's going on. I talk about: -Why I started the podcast -What I gained in 2018 -How the podcast has helped moms -Ways to become active in the community -Ways you can support -What you can expect in the future AND MORE Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tour: https://singlemomsuccesstour.eventbrite.com Get Your Ti...

In this episode I sat down to chat with Ta'Lor Pinkston, founder of Ladyhood Journey. We discuss: -Depression throughout pregnancy -Starting on her self-love journey -Self-care vs. self-love -What self-love actually is -Why Ta'Lor became a Self-Love Coach -Self-Awareness -How to prioritize self-care -What body positivity is -How we can change the way we think about Valentine's Day AND MORE Connect...

In this episode, I get to chat with Rosalind, who is very knowledgable about income from her years of working for the IRS. We discuss: -What you should know before filing -Filling out your W-4 form correctly -Choosing between self preparation and using a tax preparer -Tax breaks for single moms -What to expect after filing AND MORE File your taxes free if your income is below $66,000: https://apps...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Evette Rawls, educator of 20 years about what a single mom's involvement in education should look like. We discuss: -Why it is important to be involved in your child's education -What parental involvement looks like -Why parents find it difficult to help the child with their homework -Why parental involvement declines in middle and high school -If growing u...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Ariesha Wilbert, a realtor who specifically works with single parents, about home buying. We discuss: -What you should know before buying a home -Why you should know your credit score and history before contacting a lender -Homeownership vs renting a home -How long you should plan to live in a home -Homebuying programs -What you can expect for closing costs...

In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla, creator of the Black Girl Magic Planner, about how to plan effectively. We discuss: -the parts of the Black Girl Magic Planner and why each one is important -how Kayla plans for the year -why using time blocks or an hourly schedule is effective AND MORE Connect with Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/kaylashanai/ Visit Kayla's website: https://kaylashanai.c...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Bam, creator of Bae Mama Podcast, about how we felt about 2018. We discuss: -Our podcast's mission -Most important goals achieved -Skills acquired -Biggest mistakes -Challenges we overcame -Things we learned about ourselves and other people -Best memory -Biggest time waster -Goals for 2019 AND MORE Connect with Bam: https://www.instagram.com/madmilfybam/ Ta...

In this episode, I got to chat with Dani, creator of the Milf Academy. We discuss: -Her decision to not have a relationship with her son's father -How she managed to continue on with graduate school while pregnant and finish -How she utilizes her support system -How she takes control of her life AND MORE Connect with Dani: https://www.instagram.com/daniicelebrity/ Follow the Milf Academy: https://...