The Single Black Motherhood Podcast

In this episode, I get to chat with Tiara Caldwell, founder of Crown and Cradled to discuss all things doula. We discuss: -Her inspiration behind becoming a doula -What a doula is -The purpose of a doula -Benefits of having a doula/postpartum doula -How to search for a doula -Why you should interview multiple doulas -Cost of a doula -Creating a birth plan and why it is important -Educating yoursel...

In this episode, I got to sit down to chat with Jaleesa to chat about the differences between good touch and bad touch. Connect with Jaleesa: https://www.instagram.com/beyou.jjay/ Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleb...

In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Ciera, founder of FanCee and author of Cheers to Him. We discuss: -Alternating holidays with the other parent -Dealing with divorced parents in addition to being a single parent during the holidays -Building holiday traditions w/your kid(s) -Learning to appreciate alone time -Communicating with the other parent about creating a holiday schedule -Dif...

In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Brianna, founder of BLNA Financial Services, about saving on last minute Christmas shopping. We discuss: -Why she got into accounting -Setting a spending limit on Christmas shopping -Overspending and getting into debt -Making a list of people you have to buy for -The feelings of guilt -How you can save -Planning for next year AND MORE Connect with B...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Brittany and we use our experience in Healthcare to break down Open Enrollment. We discuss: -Basic health insurance terminology -How to choose a medical, dental, vision plan -Why you shouldn't choose a plan just because someone else has it -The benefits of enrolling in a FSA as a single mom -Why you should consider your lifestyle when you are enrolling AND...

In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is a triple board certified infectious disease specialist, about her breast cancer journey. We discuss: -When she was diagnosed & how she felt -How she broke the news about her diagnosis to her daughter -Why it's important to have a good relationship with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Gynecologist -How treatment m...

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Dee about her Domestic Violence journey. We discuss: -The stages of domestic violence -How she experienced abuse from pregnancy until her daughter was two months -How she broke the news to her family & friends -Her fear of becoming a single mom and how that same fear affects other moms -When she finally made the decision to join a support group -Develop...

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Attorney Nasheia Conway about child support. We discuss: -Why she continued to attend law school while pregnant and later became a single mom -The importance of building a support system -The biggest misconceptions of child support -Why she made the decision to file for child support -Things you should consider when asking for modifications in your chil...

In this episode, I got to chat with Brawley, founder of Above 500 & Single Fathers United. We discuss: -why his personal experience led him to create Single Fathers United -how women treat babies as possessions and use them against the fathers -why a lot of men give up on their role as fathers -what happened when he found out his child's mom was leaving -how he was able to get an injunction (and l...

In this episode, I get to sit down with Maurice and chat about his journey as a single, divorced dad of multiple children. We discuss: -Communicating with his ex-wife -Creating a safe space with his kids for them to be able to communicate -Not following each other on social media -How both of them pays child support -How single dads tend to get more support from the community and are less stereoty...

In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Jeremy about his challenges as a dad while being in the military. We discuss: -why the relationship with his child's mother ended -how often he sees his child -his thoughts about child support -why he feels that most men are not physically present -why women should try and communicate with their child's father -the relationship between his biologica...

In this episode, I get to chat with Willie about his journey coparenting while in college. We discuss: -making the decision to co-parent for the betterment of the child -his schedule and getting his school work done -his support system -the transition from seeing his son everyday to three days a week -his biggest challenge as a new dad -having his father as a role model -his family's disappointmen...

In this episode, I get to chat with Tyrise, a co-host of The Absent Dad Podcast. We discuss: -his lack of communication during his college years -his understanding of where he went wrong -why he thinks college is a fantasy world -why he felt that he deserved 50% custody -why men have to give up their selfishness when they have children -his thoughts on the lack of responsibility of some dads -why...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Licensed Professional Counselor, Lakeisha Russell, to discuss: -Forming a partnership and having conversations with your child's teacher -How transitions can impact behavior -Why modeling behavior is important -Having conversations about behavior with your kids and using proper terminology -Why building a support system is important -Raising boys -Behaviora...

In this episode, I get to chat with Sabrina of Simply Being Sabrina. We discuss: -Keeping your house clean when you have a million things to do -Teaching your kids how to clean so that you all share the responsibility -Prioritizing what needs to be cleaned the most -Sabrina's favorite household products AND MORE For more information on the Single Moms Cruise, visit: https://www.singleblackmotherho...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Khadeejah of G.R.I.T. Mom and educator of 13 years. We discuss: -what G.R.I.T is -figuring out what duties you can pass on to your child -why it's important to add meal prepping to your routine -giving your kids to-do-lists -coparenting after divorce -making responsibilities a family thing so that your kids feel empowered like they do in the classroom -why...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Aisha Taylor of FNPhenomenal. We discuss: -what Aisha learned on her journey to manage her money better with twins -creating a budget -evaluating what you have so that you know what to buy -couponing -cutting back on expenses -clothing exchanges -back to school drives AND MORE For more information on the Single Moms Cruise, visit: https://www.singleblackmot...

In this episode, I share some tips that I've learned to help me earn more from applying for jobs and doing interviews to career development. Secure your spot for the cruise: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/single-moms-cruise Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https...

In this episode, I share my personal pregnancy story, why having a doula was beneficial, and lessons I've learned. Secure your spot for the cruise: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/single-moms-cruise Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I got to chat with Alaina of Unashamed Growth. We discussed: -Infertility -Seeking counseling, quitting, and going back -Coping with becoming pregnant after being divorced -Experiencing shame -Coparenting -Work/life balance or the lack thereof -What self-care looks like as a mom of twins -Using supplements to maintain energy levels AND MORE Connect with Alaina on Instagram: https:...

In this episode I got to sit down and chat with Moniqua about her experience during pregnancy as a single mom. We discuss: -How her child's father initially wanted her to have an abortion -How she felt in the beginning -Decisions to coparent -Being raised by a single mom and how her situation is different -Her support system -How she plans to manage her time AND MORE Visit her site: https://moniqu...

In this episode I got to chat with Martine about the start of her journey into Single Motherhood by choice! We discussed: -Her WHY -Methods she tried -Out of pocket cost vs cost paid by insurance -Support of her family -Sacrifices made -Choosing a fertility specialist -Saving for the process -Her biggest struggles -What the donor process was like AND MORE Follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtu...

In this episode, I get to chat with Dr. Sophia Reed, National Certified Counselor. We discuss: -Some common issues Dr. Sophia sees in her clients -Why she decided to become a counselor and how it's helped her parent a bit different from most -How our actions and decisions affect our children -When and why she decided to actually apply Christian principles to her life -Her decision to create a devo...

In this episode, I got a chance to sit down with Kendria Johnson, founder of Single Mom Legacy. We discussed: -How she transitioned from a single mom to a married mom -The distant relationship with her parents -What depression looks like -How your mistakes are not the end of the world -Why you should think about the legacy you want to leave for your kids -Why you should stop making excuses for you...

In this episode, I share the ticket cost, some things I learned, and how the things I learned relate to my life. Join the community of Single Black Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Check out the website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com