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Melanated Mom

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

Let’s do mom life together! Creative and innovative ways to parent. Don’t lose sight of who you are while still keeping your kids’ dreams and visions first. Subscribe to the podcast to be notified of new episodes! Follow me on my social platforms. Facebook: Melanated-momIG: Melanatedmompodcast Twitter: @melanatedmom1and on my website: Melanatedmom.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

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Asking White Women Hard Questions- A Chat with Sarah Brady

May 11, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

This is one of those conversations that I could go on and on about. As a matter of fact Sarah told me she would come back to speak to me again and I think I am going to take her up on that.  Sarah was born in a small town where the majority of people in the town were white.  A direct quote from Sarah is "the biggest problem with small towns is the minds in those towns are quite small too" Go on a journey with us as she tells us how she escaped that small town mentality and how is she sees r...

Living Sustainably- A Chat with Shannon Crawford

April 21, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MB

So yawl know we can actually be cute cute sporting sustainable fashion, right?  Earth Day is approaching and last I checked we get ONE Earth, and we have a lot of work to do to maintain the health of it.  One way of doing this is by wearing recycled clothing and recycling the things that you are no longer in need of. Shannon Crawford of https://www.instagram.com/ferventlychic  and I discuss why it is so important to be diligent about reducing, reusing and recycling. Shannon is doing the wo...

Living Sustainably- A Chat with Shannon Crawford

April 21, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MB

So yawl know we can actually be cute cute sporting sustainable fashion, right?  Earth Day is approaching and last I checked we get ONE Earth, and we have a lot of work to do to maintain the health of it.  One way of doing this is by wearing recycled clothing and recycling the things that you are no longer in need of. Shannon Crawford of https://www.instagram.com/ferventlychic  and I discuss why it is so important to be diligent about reducing, reusing and recycling. Shannon is doing the wo...

A Dyslexia Journey- A Chat with Simone Liggins

March 22, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Meet Simone, a Texas mom of two and former accounting professional turned digital creative. Her children are 9 years and 5 months apart in age. Although they share a close relationship, raising them has been very different.  Join Simone and I as she walks us through the story of dyslexia with her son and how she made sure he had the tools he needed to be successful.  There is a lesson for every mom in her story!  Find Simone on  Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/simonedoeslife where she ...

A Dyslexia Journey- A Chat with Simone Liggins

March 22, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Meet Simone, a Texas mom of two and former accounting professional turned digital creative. Her children are 9 years and 5 months apart in age. Although they share a close relationship, raising them has been very different.  Join Simone and I as she walks us through the story of dyslexia with her son and how she made sure he had the tools he needed to be successful.  There is a lesson for every mom in her story!  Find Simone on  Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/simonedoeslife where she ...

Mommy-ing During a Depressive Episode- A Chat with Kimberly Ojo

March 10, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Truth is even mamas who have not been diagnosed with depression have days where parenting is down right difficult. Sometimes managing our own emotions, thoughts and feelings can be enough and then add parenting to that. I don't know about you but I want to build strong healthy relationships with my children, in order to do so I need practical ways to take care of my mental health. Today, Kimberly is going to share with us how she is able to show up for herself so she can show up for her chil...

Mommy-ing During a Depressive Episode- A Chat with Kimberly Ojo

March 10, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Truth is even mamas who have not been diagnosed with depression have days where parenting is down right difficult. Sometimes managing our own emotions, thoughts and feelings can be enough and then add parenting to that. I don't know about you but I want to build strong healthy relationships with my children, in order to do so I need practical ways to take care of my mental health. Today, Kimberly is going to share with us how she is able to show up for herself so she can show up for her chil...

Finding Joy in Injustice with Amanda Gorman

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

 Where all my allies at!?!? This week I was able to sit down with Amanda Gorman, of the Finding your Village Podcast, and talk about allyship and finding joy while doing so. We chat about why it is so uncomfortable for white women to ask for help or to admit they don't have all the answers, here we give freedom to show up and confront some of this misconceptions. We also chat about putting down perfection and picking up the mantle of diving in and doing the real work. Racial reconciliati...

Don't just Be Kind, Be Changed

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

I have been hearing a lot about being kind as we deal with tons of social injustice and racially charged issues....hey y'all just like respect is just a minimum, so is kindness! How can we move past kindness and into heart work. There is so much work to do friends, let's be open to moving forward in the areas that are going to move the needle. Below I am listening a few places you can go to learn more about pushing past kind. http://www.instagram.com/ebonyjanice http://www.instagram.com/o...

Protecting Black Women and Girls

September 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Before I dive into the show notes I want to invite you to join me this Sunday 9/20/20 for a FREE EVENT! In collaboration with Dem Black Mamas Podcast we will be hosting Matinees with Mamas. Black Mamas come enjoy an afternoon of diving into how we see ourselves in this film that centers a Black women dealing with love and loss. Bring your mimosas and get ready for tons of giveaways. I can't wait to meet you there! Here is the link to sign up http://bit.ly/mamamatinees I wasn't putting an ep...

Protecting Black Women and Girls

September 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Before I dive into the show notes I want to invite you to join me this Sunday 9/20/20 for a FREE EVENT! In collaboration with Dem Black Mamas Podcast we will be hosting Matinees with Mamas. Black Mamas come enjoy an afternoon of diving into how we see ourselves in this film that centers a Black women dealing with love and loss. Bring your mimosas and get ready for tons of giveaways. I can't wait to meet you there! Here is the link to sign up http://bit.ly/mamamatinees I wasn't putting an ep...

Easy Ideas to Help Families go Green- Urban Sustainability

September 02, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

We only get one world, and I don't know about you but I want to leave it in the best shape possible for my children and generations to come. Join Seema Thomas and I as she walks us through some easy ways that we can start living a more sustainable life. Follow Seema on IG to get on board with the IG lives that she does with others. She is such a wealth of knowledge and I learn something new every time I hear her speak. Find her here https://www.instagram.com/seemapthomas

Easy Ideas to Help Families go Green- Urban Sustainability

September 02, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

We only get one world, and I don't know about you but I want to leave it in the best shape possible for my children and generations to come. Join Seema Thomas and I as she walks us through some easy ways that we can start living a more sustainable life. Follow Seema on IG to get on board with the IG lives that she does with others. She is such a wealth of knowledge and I learn something new every time I hear her speak. Find her here https://www.instagram.com/seemapthomas

Finding our Purpose With Dr. Sadi Porter

August 11, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Dr. Sadi, also known as the Purpose Promoter has so much to say about living life on purpose and with a purpose no matter what season you find yourself in. From a married women to a successful single she drops tons of knowledge on how to embrace yourself in your season. Join us as we talk about marriage, life after divorce, co-parenting and loving yourself no matter where you find yourself. Dr. Mosadi is the author of Alone Not Lonely, a speaker, mentor and an event planner. This conversatio...

Transparent Mommy Moment- With Danni Rice

August 05, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

How many of you know that this mom thing is just a bunch of prayer and trial and error! I mean who really knows what they are doing? This series came to me because I love to tell on myself and I knew there had to be some other moms out there who had a heart to share their struggles and how they were able to make it through those struggles. Today, Danni Rice of the Jussayin Podcast is joining me to walk us through a hard moment in her parenting journey. Just like she is able to look back in r...

Transparent Mommy Moments featuring Nashira

July 27, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

When the rubber meets the road in our motherhood journey, we may be left standing in places that will make us question everything. What will you do in those moments? How will you continue to show up when the life  you thought you would have doesn't pan out?  Join Nashira Williams and I as she tells her story to get to the other side of happy. My hope is that during this series I can normalize the way we walk out our own journeys. Your journey may not look like mine, but stay the path! Ha...

Transparent Mommy Moments featuring Nashira

July 27, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

When the rubber meets the road in our motherhood journey, we may be left standing in places that will make us question everything. What will you do in those moments? How will you continue to show up when the life  you thought you would have doesn't pan out?  Join Nashira Williams and I as she tells her story to get to the other side of happy. My hope is that during this series I can normalize the way we walk out our own journeys. Your journey may not look like mine, but stay the path! Ha...

Transparent Mommy Moment- Featuring me

July 21, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Motherhood is the ultimate sisterhood. Although we may all handle the challenges and hurdles differently I know that sharing our stories, both the good and the not so good, help each of us along the journey. I can't tell you how many times I have heard another mom share a situation they were dealing with and it helped me feel normal again. My advice is to share, share and share some more. You never know who you are helping. I hope this solo episode helps you as you move forward in the mother...

Transparent Mommy Moment- Featuring me

July 21, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Motherhood is the ultimate sisterhood. Although we may all handle the challenges and hurdles differently I know that sharing our stories, both the good and the not so good, help each of us along the journey. I can't tell you how many times I have heard another mom share a situation they were dealing with and it helped me feel normal again. My advice is to share, share and share some more. You never know who you are helping. I hope this solo episode helps you as you move forward in the mother...

Why did I get Married?- Remembering the why in relationships

July 15, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Hey mamas! If you follow me on social media you know that I have been talking about how to celebrate and maintain a joy filled marriage. I don't know about any of you but marriage has been one of the toughest journeys for me. It has been the one relationship that has taught me the most about who I am and the most about how I need to grow. The only relationship goal your girl has is the goal to stay in my dang relationship. Join me and the mister as we have a candid conversation about what ...

Why did I get Married?- Remembering the why in relationships

July 15, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Hey mamas! If you follow me on social media you know that I have been talking about how to celebrate and maintain a joy filled marriage. I don't know about any of you but marriage has been one of the toughest journeys for me. It has been the one relationship that has taught me the most about who I am and the most about how I need to grow. The only relationship goal your girl has is the goal to stay in my dang relationship. Join me and the mister as we have a candid conversation about what ...

Chatting with Kira and Cole- Mommy Needs a Moment

July 08, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Mama, you know we all need a moment! I have connected with some amazing moms on IG and it is such joy to hear how different moms find ways to take care of themselves. During quarantine those moments have become increasingly hard to get so I am sure we have all had to recreate the wheel a bit. Come hang out as I chat with two moms who are doing life their way. I am getting ready for a Transparent Mommy Moment series and this episode is the perfect one leading up to that. Find Mom Needs a Mo...

Dismantling Racism in the Education System

July 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

I have been on a little hiatus and this was the perfect episode to return with. Y'all know I ride hard for kids around here and with the state of the world today we have to figure out how we can correct our education system so that each group is represented equally and fairly. I am sickened by a lot of what I have seen go on in the education system for many Black and Brown children, including my own. I have been blessed to have a lot of moms in this fight for equality with me and four of the...

Dismantling Racism in the Education System

July 01, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

I have been on a little hiatus and this was the perfect episode to return with. Y'all know I ride hard for kids around here and with the state of the world today we have to figure out how we can correct our education system so that each group is represented equally and fairly. I am sickened by a lot of what I have seen go on in the education system for many Black and Brown children, including my own. I have been blessed to have a lot of moms in this fight for equality with me and four of the...

Are You A Giver-It’s Harvest Time

May 14, 2020 15:55 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Hey giver, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. The giver in you needs to hear how the harvest has so much to do with how we allow others to sow into our lives. Quick bonus episode that is sure to bless your socks off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Are You A Giver-It’s Harvest Time

May 14, 2020 15:55 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Hey giver, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. The giver in you needs to hear how the harvest has so much to do with how we allow others to sow into our lives. Quick bonus episode that is sure to bless your socks off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Ode to Motherhood!

May 06, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Click this link to check out the episode details. Don’t skip the show notes y’all! https://madmimi.com/p/0611a01--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Joy Filled Pandemic Part 2

April 29, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

https://madmimi.com/s/40a3a01--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Joy Filled Pandemic Part 2

April 29, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

https://madmimi.com/s/40a3a01--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Joy Filled Pandemic

April 22, 2020 13:56 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

We are still here mamas. Still in the house and still figuring out daily how to manage this pandemic. As I have already talked about in a previous conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Shilene Aaron, we are declaring a thriving season and not merely here to survive. Today, we are having a little girl chat about how we are managing and staying Joy Filled. We talk about everything from how to love on our husbands in this season to how to continue to see the value in self-care. Come...

Your Peace is Their Peace

April 01, 2020 07:24 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Still living this very surreal COVID-19 life BUT there is peace in all of it. When you are at peace it transfers to your children. Let’s be the peace for our family during this unpredictable time. Look forward to continuing the conversation with you on social media. Meet me over on IG www.instagram.com/melanatedmompodcast FB www.facebook.com/melanated-mom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Your Peace is Their Peace

April 01, 2020 07:24 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Still living this very surreal COVID-19 life BUT there is peace in all of it. When you are at peace it transfers to your children. Let’s be the peace for our family during this unpredictable time. Look forward to continuing the conversation with you on social media. Meet me over on IG www.instagram.com/melanatedmompodcast FB www.facebook.com/melanated-mom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Wine Down- The Laughter we Need

March 25, 2020 07:57 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

If you moms aren't stir crazy yet then come help us out!!! It is day whatever of this shelter in place and a few of my girls and I needed to catch up on how we are surviving it all. Laughter is truly keeping me during this time. Grab a little drink and pull up for a whole bunch of talk about nothing. If you haven't spent some good time chatting with a girlfriend or doing something you really enjoy, please take some time to do that. I promise you it will have you coming back feeling like you ...

Choose Joy- COVID-19 can’t steal our joy!

March 18, 2020 13:48 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

It’s a ramble y’all! Just me on a solo episode taking about how I plan to remain joyful and at peace during a time that can bring a lot of anxiety. Love y’all! Be safe and choose Joy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Choose Joy- COVID-19 can’t steal our joy!

March 18, 2020 13:48 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

It’s a ramble y’all! Just me on a solo episode taking about how I plan to remain joyful and at peace during a time that can bring a lot of anxiety. Love y’all! Be safe and choose Joy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Me and Bae- How to Keep Marriage Thriving and Alive with Kids

March 04, 2020 13:08 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

My husband and I had a weekend to ourselves and we took a deep dive into how to keep marriage in the growth cycle. We are still learning how to have an extraordinary marriage. Come listen and gain new perspective for your own marriage/relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Me and Bae- How to Keep Marriage Thriving and Alive with Kids

March 04, 2020 13:08 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

My husband and I had a weekend to ourselves and we took a deep dive into how to keep marriage in the growth cycle. We are still learning how to have an extraordinary marriage. Come listen and gain new perspective for your own marriage/relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Mastermind Call with my Sisters

February 19, 2020 07:10 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Stepping up dreams and visions is better with good girlfriends! Goal chatting is my favorite! Sitting down with Anna and Deanna for our monthly goal talk and letting you listen in on our process. As a mother and wife don’t let your process for your dreams die! Anna and Deanna are both pressing forward as bloggers and influencers. All I can tell you is to get you some friends like mine! Anna can be found at www.listenupandread.com and Deanna can be found at www.dyergirltakesworld.com Check th...

Unmothered and Unbothered

February 12, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode Precious Detina and I dove into a topic that may be hard for most moms to receive well. It makes me rethink my whole parenting game...how can I be a better mother. A mother who shows up to go through the hard things with her kids while really hearing their voices. We spoke mostly to the tumultuous relationship that can happen between mother and daughter. If you want to get an insight on how you can structure the relationship that both you and your daughter need to have with o...

Unmothered and Unbothered

February 12, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode Precious Detina and I dove into a topic that may be hard for most moms to receive well. It makes me rethink my whole parenting game...how can I be a better mother. A mother who shows up to go through the hard things with her kids while really hearing their voices. We spoke mostly to the tumultuous relationship that can happen between mother and daughter. If you want to get an insight on how you can structure the relationship that both you and your daughter need to have with o...

Live fully and Die Empty- Honoring Kobe Bryant

January 29, 2020 05:28 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

This week took the air out of a lot of our lungs. The great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others were killed in a tragic accident. It is time for us to live a life that exemplifies excellence, I call that dying empty. Whatever you have to give to this world, you have to give it now. Don’t hesitate to encourage others and to live fully. Listen as we figure out how to die empty together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSuppor...

Live fully and Die Empty- Honoring Kobe Bryant

January 29, 2020 05:28 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

This week took the air out of a lot of our lungs. The great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others were killed in a tragic accident. It is time for us to live a life that exemplifies excellence, I call that dying empty. Whatever you have to give to this world, you have to give it now. Don’t hesitate to encourage others and to live fully. Listen as we figure out how to die empty together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSuppor...

Money talk with My Little Banker

January 22, 2020 07:34 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Raeshal Solomon takes money talk to a whole new level with her book series for kids, My Little Banker. Join us as we explore ways to make our kids money smart now so they don’t have to play catch up. Raeshal explores themes such as giving, saving and spending in her series. She is giving us 10% off our total order with the promo code Mamas! Be sure to get over to her website www.mylittlebanker.com and get your copies. She also is the host of a new podcast for kids called Podkash Kids Podcast...

Money talk with My Little Banker

January 22, 2020 07:34 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Raeshal Solomon takes money talk to a whole new level with her book series for kids, My Little Banker. Join us as we explore ways to make our kids money smart now so they don’t have to play catch up. Raeshal explores themes such as giving, saving and spending in her series. She is giving us 10% off our total order with the promo code Mamas! Be sure to get over to her website www.mylittlebanker.com and get your copies. She also is the host of a new podcast for kids called Podkash Kids Podcast...

Vacay With Rae! Learn How to Travel Like A Boss

January 15, 2020 13:14 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Talking all things vacation with my little sister! Rachel has all the great tips for travelling solo, taking girl trips, where to search for the best deals and how to make the most of every minute of your trip. Come listen to us cut up while giving you all the travel hacks in the process. Be sure to check out my girl on social and read her amazing travel blog. Rachel can be found at www.VacaywithRae.com catch up with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VacaywithRae on IG at www.instagram.com...

2020 is Your Year!

January 08, 2020 19:37 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Solo episode time mamas! Who is ready to light a fire under this new decade. 2020 is your year to shine. Come listen to some of the things I plan to see come to pass this year and how I plan to make it all happen. I hope this encourages you to find the best way to make this new year, new you stick for a lifetime. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

2020 is Your Year!

January 08, 2020 19:37 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Solo episode time mamas! Who is ready to light a fire under this new decade. 2020 is your year to shine. Come listen to some of the things I plan to see come to pass this year and how I plan to make it all happen. I hope this encourages you to find the best way to make this new year, new you stick for a lifetime. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Last episode of Year with my Family

December 31, 2019 01:27 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Coming to you with bonus content to wrap up the year. My family joins me to talk about how 2019 was for them and what they all look for in 2020. Come join in on the craziness of the Wilson/Jones gang. Happy New Year to you all! Catch my new blog post over at www.melanatedmom.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

Last episode of Year with my Family

December 31, 2019 01:27 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Coming to you with bonus content to wrap up the year. My family joins me to talk about how 2019 was for them and what they all look for in 2020. Come join in on the craziness of the Wilson/Jones gang. Happy New Year to you all! Catch my new blog post over at www.melanatedmom.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support

90 Day Challenge Part 2

December 23, 2019 15:51 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Mamas, I am back! After what seems like an eternity I am back with new content and ready to chat with you all. I have missed you all so much! We have now reached the end of the 90 Day Challenge and I wanted to sit down with my sisters to find out how living an intentional life can lead to big changes. We started strong, had some hiccups in the middle but learned a whole bunch about what we want and how we want to start 2020 with great focus. Join us as we give a transparent account of how we...

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