The Single Black Motherhood Podcast

In this episode, I got to chat with Dr. Michelle Vaughn (MV) who went from being a teen mom to an associate college dean to becoming an owner of a non-profit, The Teen & Single Mother Resource Center. We discuss: -How she felt being a teen mom -What inspired her on this journey to become passionate about helping single moms -Common issues that she has seen -How she is able to help single become ga...

In this episode, I get to chat with Desirae about attending graduate school. We discuss: -Why she decided to attend -How she's paying for it -How she manages single motherhood and graduate school -What her day-to-day life is like -Why I don't want to attend graduate school just to say I have a degree -How she keeps her sanity AND MORE Interested in creating your own site? Get the replay here: http...

In this episode, I get the chance to chat with Terra, founder of Respect the Queen, LLC, who pursued her passion and went from pain to purpose! We discuss: -why Terra left Corporate America -why it's important for us to dig deep and gain clarity -if there is a such thing as balance -how she's able to run her business as a single mom of two -what success should be defined as -why single moms should...

In this episode, I get the chance to sit down and chat with Nakisha Wynn, mother of four, who went from simply starting a blog to share her journey and build a community to actually monetizing it. We discussed: -how she became a single mom -why she started the blog -how she managed to get the blog up and running while working a traditional 9-5 -what kinds of income she's able to generate from the...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Valencia, creator of Millionairess Mama, to talk about her journey from side hustles to debt freedom as a divorced single mom. We discuss: -sacrifices she made -how many side hustles she had -what her debt consisted of -why she had to change her money mindset -why we should focus on paying off high interest debt first vs paying off the accounts with low bal...

In this episode, I decided to get questions from my listeners and answer for my birthday. The following questions are answered in this episode: What is the most impactful advice you have heard from the moms you have interviewed? What do you hope your podcast will do for other moms? What made you start this blog/business helping single moms? Were there any blocks when starting and how did you overc...

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Terri, mother of three and founder of The Single Moms Universitee, to discuss building confidence as a single mom. We discuss: -how she got over the pity party and developed several businesses -what it was like to try and fail countless times -getting rid of people who didn't benefit her -how feeling defeated and broke led to the creation of the Single Moms...

In this episode, I'm giving you tips on how to save for travel! -Determine where you want to go -Set a budget -Create an online savings account and be specific with the name -Automate your savings -Book the trip and make monthly payments -Travel during off seasons -Save on baggage and travel light with a carry-on -Consider splitting costs with another mom -Use a travel card and earn miles **only i...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Kelley, founder of Traveling With Cute Luggage. We discuss: -How depression & anxiety led her to travel -What made her think about bringing her kids along -Our first trip with the kids -What a travel consultant does and the difference between a travel agent -What a host agency is -The best time to contact a travel consultant in your planning process -Why th...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Bianca, a 29-year-old mom, who has been traveling full-time with her son for 11 months. We discuss: -how she's able to support their lifestyle financially -paying off debt -living in passion -why she chose van life and how "Off the Grid with a Kid" began -how she didn't plan to bring her son along to do van life "I made a promise to prosper when my child wa...

In this episode, I share my tips on traveling on a budget. I talk about: -Cost of a passport -Favorite sites to check flight prices -Signing up for various mailing lists -Comparing Air BnB to a hotel -Checking reviews -Searching Instagram hashtags -How to find activities -How to determine what transportation will be like App mentioned: Hopper Sign up for Ebates: http://bit.ly/2oTvhrN Forgot to men...

In this episode, I get the privilege to sit down and chat with Darcel Rivers, founder of The Mahogany Way, who believes that you should always give yourself some grace. We discuss: -What a typical day is like -How Darcel is able to keep up with her day -Using a planner -The difference between Unschooling & Homeschooling "You don't have to learn everything from a curriculum." Unschooling sheds what...

In this episode, we pick up where we left off from part I. We discuss: -qualities one should posses when looking to date people of higher stature such as doctors, CEOs, engineers, etc. -what influenced Dominique's decision to become a matchmaker, divorce mediator, and life/relationship coach -why waiting until your toddler goes to college to date is a bad idea -why you should forgive yourself for...

In this episode, I get to sit down with Dominique, matchmaker, certified Divorce Mediator, and Life/Relationship Coach, to discuss dating for single parents. Dominique had her first child at 23 and was with her children's father for five to seven years. She was single for about two years and dating was not even a thought. She returned to church and ended up meeting her significant other there. We...

In today’s episode, I sit down to chat with Makasa, a former engineer, who is now a work at home mom. Makasa found out she was pregnant one or two months after breaking up with her high school sweetheart and has been a single mom since pregnancy. Her child’s father was very involved for the first two to three years of her daughter’s life. Before her third birthday, Makasa found out he was married....

In this episode, I talk about what it was like relocating without family nearby. If you are thinking about relocating alone with you and your child, I recommend: 1. Saving at least 3-6 months worth of expenses, if possible 2. Trying to get a job before moving (using someone's address in the area if possible) 3. Figuring out what area you want to live in and trying to visit 4. Researching the area...

In this episode, I sit down to talk with my friend Ron about co-parenting. We discuss: -Types of co-parenting -Benefits of co-parenting -Working with the other parent -Ron putting himself on Child Support

In this episode, I share 10 keys to setting goals. 1. Change Your Mindset 2. Reflect on the Previous Year 3. Set Goal Categories 4. Set SMART goals SMART = Specific, Measure, Attainable, Relevant, Timely 5. Write your goals down. 6. Make actionable plans to reach those goals. 7. Prioritize. 8. Hold yourself accountable first. 9. Find an accountability partner, if needed. 10. Review your progress &...

In this episode, I share a little bit of my story, why I decided to podcast, what the podcast is going to be about, and what you can expect. If you know anyone that is interested in sharing their story or if you have suggestions for future topics, email Kim at singleblackmotherhood@gmail.com Connect with Kim on Instagram @singleblackmotherhood