Moms Changing the World
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsNew parenting podcast helping busy moms around the world keep the calm and joy in the trenches of motherhood that makes a lasting impact - changing the world one child at a time, one day at a time!
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Ep 60- Lets Talk About Speech and Language - Lenora Edwards, MS
June 05, 2024 18:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBLenora Edwards is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech. Since obtaining her CCC’s in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator. Lenora loves to teach and educate others so if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Better Speech is an online ...
Ep 59 - Taking the masks off with Kim Gross
March 14, 2024 18:55 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWe are back and excited to hit 10,000 dowloads this week! Thanks to eveyone who has listened, liked, shared and reviewed. Now its your turn- drop a review about your favorite episode, topic, guest or part of Moms Changing the World! Today's guest, Kim Gross, is the founder/creator of the 5-Step Power Pathway. She helps people pleasers and perfectionists who have spent a lifetime of perpetual suffering because they have identified with these patterns. She helps guide clients on a journey o...
Ep 58- Adult ADHD strategies with Genie Love
December 15, 2023 07:55 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBBrought to you by host and parent coach, Ekua Walker, NP who specializes in helping moms use strategies and solutions for calming the chaos with children in their toughest moments. Set up an exploration call to begin your transformation today. I want to talk to you! Todays guest, Genie Love had been trying to figure out how to stay foc used and attentive, how to decrease procrastination, how to manage “to do” lists that were overwhelming, and generally how to get things done ...
Ep 57- Part 2- Celebrate Culturally Blended People with authors Lorraine and Ashley Taylor
November 06, 2023 08:25 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBComing up in December is 12 Days to a Happier Holidays with my friend Lara Dawn. Stay connected on www.BeCalmParenting.com for dates and info coming soon. Today, I am proud to share part 2 of my first mother- daughter team interiew with Lorraine and Ashley Taylor, authors of the new book "Where Are You From?". Lorraine Taylor, is a speaker, a coach, an educator, a mother, a life-long learner, a traveler, an author, a Culturally Blended Person, a vlogger, and a podcaster, a collaborator, ...
Ep 56- Part 1- Celebrate Culturally Blended People with authors Lorraine and Ashley Taylor
October 08, 2023 03:05 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBRegister now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!. Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum. Today, I am proud to share my first mother- daughter team interiew with Lorraine and Ashley Taylor, authors of the new book "Where Are You From?". Lorraine Taylo...
Ep 55- Children's Book Author Jennifer Kurani
August 03, 2023 23:55 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRegister now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!. Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum. Children's author, Jennifer Kurani is author of A Big Birthday Hug and The Great Adventure and Feeling Special. She was born and raised in New York, and spent he...
Ep 54- Cat and Nat Share Mom Secrets
May 27, 2023 23:53 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRegister now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!. Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum. We are back with another fun episode that will put a smile on your face and laugh in your spirit! I had so much fun interviewing Cat and Nat awhile back that I a...
Ep 53 Pt 2- Silicon Valley Tech Mom and Faith Warrior - Marie-Ange
March 28, 2023 05:28 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBRegister now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!. Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum. We finish up the second half of the wonderful interview with Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne. She is a veteran tech leader with 15 years of experience in product mana...
Ep 53 Pt 1 - Silicon Valley Tech Mom and Faith Warrior - Marie-Ange
February 12, 2023 07:07 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBMy next summit appearance will be on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn. My guest this week is Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne who is a veteran tech leader with 15 years of experience in product management and innovation, launching consumer electronic products globally. She ...
Ep 52 Pt 2 Megan Gallagher - Parents and Teachers Matter
December 26, 2022 01:35 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBMy next summit appearance is on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th aiming to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn. Listen to the rest of the inteview with Megan Gallagher PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed. She is a mum (mom), teacher and coach from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is a co-host of the Teachers Matter Podcast and...
Ep- 52 Parents and Teachers Matter Pt 1- Megan Gallagher M. Ed.
December 01, 2022 22:20 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBMy next summit appearance is on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th aiming to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn. Listen to the new episode with Megan Gallagher PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed. She is a mum (mom), teacher and coach from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is a co-host of the Teachers Matter Podcast and Teachers...
Ep 51- Veronica Hunter -ADHD, What Now?
October 28, 2022 03:58 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBYou know I’m all about supporting and empowering mothers! That’s why I jumped at the chance to join my friends, Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for their free virtual retreat, Putting Mama First. I’d like to let you in on a little secret: You have been gifted a complimentary ticket! You can grab your seat here. https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/Ekua Airing from November 7-9, 2022, this online virtual retreat is not your typical online summit! This is an immersive experience. Like going t...
Ep 50 - Kicking off Season 5- Author Anita update plus Parenting Summits
September 27, 2022 04:34 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome to Season 5! We are kicking off the Season with not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – th...
Ep 50 - Kicking off Season 5- Author Anita update plus Parenting Summit
September 27, 2022 04:34 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome to Season 5! We are kicking off the Season with Parenting for Confidence, Resilience and Independence Summit where I join over 23 speakers and experts help you raise your world changers! Register now for free access. Listen in to hear a Mom Changing the World from Season 4 return with her new book you won't want to miss. Anita Prendergast is The Good Mom Coach™ who works with busy parents to ditch the overwhelm and raise bullyproof kids. She believes that the key to good parenting i...
Ep 49 - Cooking for Peanuts Blogger and TEFOS? What is it?
July 20, 2022 15:18 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBGreat news, I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-7, 2022. Also available anytime at best price now. What is TEFOS? Parents often say, "I just want my child to be happy and successful," but knowing how to help a neurodivergent child who is struggling can be baffling, ...
Ep 48 - Raising Girls! GiRLiFE Founder Melody Pourmoradi
July 02, 2022 17:16 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBYou know I’m all about supporting and empowering mothers! That’s why I jumped at the chance to join my friends, Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for their free virtual retreat, Putting Mama First. You have been gifted a complimentary ticket! You can grab your seat here. https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/Ekua Airing from November 7-9, 2022, this online virtual retreat is not your typical online summit! Today's guest is leading the way in the Girls Empowerment space. With 20 years of experi...
Ep 47 - This is Us Bonus with Actor Tanner Long and Announcement
June 09, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBHit show This Is Us wrapped up six seasons of heart-felt family drama, love, laughs and tear-jerking moments with the Pearsons. We get to talk to teen version of young Jack, Tanner Long, about his experience filming the last two finale episodes of the show. His mother, Julie Long, gives us the "moms-eye view" of the whole experience. We are joined by This is Us YouTuber Quanna Stevens who helps us dig into these wonderful episodes. She critically reviews episodes on her channel Her Reel Rev...
Ep 46- Seeing the World in Style -Amanda Goring
April 30, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! Let's have some fun in style with Amanda Goring. While summer is around the corner and we plan for a world that is opening up more and more every day, why not explore it with our...
Ep 45 - Children's Book Author Bonus- J.P. Miller
April 15, 2022 05:50 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! This week on the podcast, J.P. Miller is an award-winning author, aunty and spiritual mother to many young people, who shares a first-hand account of what it was like to be a stu...
Ep 44- Brain Hacks for a Better You- Sarah Nykoruk
March 30, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBYou know I’m all about supporting and empowering mothers! That’s why I jumped at the chance to join my friends, Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for their free virtual retreat, Putting Mama First. You have been gifted a complimentary ticket! You can grab your seat here. https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/Ekua Airing from November 7-9, 2022, this online virtual retreat is not your typical online summit! Co-creator of Putting Mama First Summit, Sarah is an outstanding and innovative educatio...
Ep 43- Calming the ADHD Family and Putting Mama First Retreat Founder -Lara Dawn
March 06, 2022 06:05 - 43 minutes - 40 MBYou know I’m all about supporting and empowering mothers! That’s why I jumped at the chance to join my friends, Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for their free virtual retreat, Putting Mama First. You have been gifted a complimentary ticket! You can grab your seat here. https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/Ekua Airing from November 7-9, 2022, this online virtual retreat is not your typical online summit! Co-creator of Putting Mama First Summit, Lara Dawn, an ambitious mother of two children...
Ep 43- Calming the ADHD Family Founder -Lara Dawn
March 06, 2022 06:05 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! Meet Lara Dawn, an ambitious mother of two children with ADHD and fellow TEFOS speaker, an active certified elementary school teacher, a parenting coach and the founder of The AD...
Ep 42B - Education Panel Part 2 of 2- Amy Kay and Helen Panos
February 24, 2022 16:20 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! Welcome to the conclusion of our first panel on MCTW discussing education and neurodiversity this season. Make sure to listen to part 1 for the full discussion. Amy Kay is a suc...
Ep 42A - Education Panel Part 1 of 2- Amy Kay and Helen Panos
February 17, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! Welcome to our first panel episode on MCTW! I am happy to welcome two wonderful ladies to kick off our theme of neurodiversity this season. Amy Kay is a successful corporate lea...
Ep 41 - Connection through Touch - Anita Prendergast
February 07, 2022 07:04 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAnnouncement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! So excited to kick off Season 4 with this episode highlighting a practical tool that we can use to connect with our children...the healing power of touch. Whether you are rubbing...
Season 4 Trailer and Word of the Year
January 23, 2022 04:41 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBI am so excited to be recording for Season 4 of Moms Changing the World! Listen in as I introduce the theme of neuro-diversity that will guide some of the episodes and interviews I share this season. Plus, find out the inspiration word of the year. I want to invite you to think about what it would take to move from overwhelm in your life to overflow and abundance? I will invite guests to share what they do to build a life that is overflowing with good things for themselves, their children a...
Ep 40 - Making Christmas Merry and Bright - Chef Karen Anne
December 23, 2021 19:50 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMerry Christmas Greetings! I love this time of year for sharing the joy and peace of God's love at Christmas with singing, visiting and eating with family and friends. No better time to share the end of the year and Season 3 with author Chef Karen Ann Murray and holiday tips and treats. Let's celebrate! 2021 marks 35 years since Karen completed her Chef training in Birmingham, England and began working as a chef. Named after her mum and dad, Eddison and Melrose specializes in teatime creat...
Ep 39 - "At The Right TIme" Children's Book- Author Michelle Forrest, JD
December 09, 2021 18:21 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWith the holiday season in full swing, we spotlight an author mom to consider "At the Right Time" childrens book for the young children on your Christmas list. My friend from years back, Michelle Forrest, is a former preschool teacher turned Family Lawyer and now adds Author to her titles. After graduating from Stanford University with a B.S. in biology and a minor in psychology, Michelle taught at Bing Nursery School for five years. There she was immersed in the world of young children and...
Ep 38 - The World We Want For Our Kids - Fanta
November 18, 2021 19:56 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBToday's guest is a college friend who has worked locally and internationally for a cleaner Earth. Fueled by her roots in Ivory Coast, Fanta is a senior program officer for Climate and Energy at an environmental foundation, advancing solutions to ensure a safe and stable climate. Prior to joining her foundation, Fanta worked as chief program officer at an international NGO focused on clean transportation. Fanta oversaw the global organization’s research programs informing transportation poli...
Ep 37 - From the Other Side of the World - Nell Triplett
October 29, 2021 07:02 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBMy guest today, Nell Triplett, is a Californian who has been able to raise her two young children in Denmark, in addition to calling the Bay Area home. She is one of the "Baby Mom" friends I met at a Mommy Yoga class when my youngest was weeks old, and the friendship stuck as we found our way through early motherhood. Even when years go by, we pick up right where we left off, have more than a few laughs and keep "momming" together. Listen in to hear why and how she navigated an international...
Ep 36 - Energy Medicine - Healing is Within - Dr. Jamie Guyden
October 14, 2021 23:51 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday, we talk about healing, but not just in the traditional way. My guest healed herself from Lupus and shares how that journey in the course of becoming a mother, changed her whole life. Jamie Lynn Guyden, MD is a medical doctor who finally awakened after a thirty-year slumber. She is a New Jersey native whose medical career began in Houston, TX immersed in the conventional medical model. For 10+ years she believed and taught the 'you are broken and need to fixed biochemically' model of m...
Ep 35 - Pregnancy, Deliveries and Newborns, Oh my!! Dr. Naima Bridges
September 30, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBToday's interview is with the newest mom I have talked to on Moms Changing the World. As an Obstetric and Gynocology MD, our guest has been changing the world for mothers years before she had her own daughter. We talk about a simple way to nurture early interests you see in your kids, some interesting turns the road to motherhood can take, what the pandemic is doing to birthrates and how to fit in self care when you have a newborn AND a fulltime job during the pandemic. Dr. Naima Bridges is...
Ep 34 - Lukeythia Bastardi - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
September 23, 2021 07:10 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week, I welcome my friend and fellow advance practice nurse, Lukeythia Bastardi. We talk about the joys and challenges of our profession, raising multi-ethnic children and building community even when it is hard! She says "I have been married for nearly twenty years to my college sweetheart whom I met singing in the gospel choir. We have three brilliant children, a daughter aged 15 (10th grader), and two sons, one aged 13 (8th grader) and the other aged 6 (first grader). I have great f...
Ep 33 - Welcome to Season 3! Mom Strategist - Mia Redrick
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWelcome to Season 3 - I am kicking the season off with a BANG with Mom Strategist and my mentor, Mia Redrick. Mia is the go-to consultant for sharp, smart, go-getting women looking to package their expertise into high-ticket products/services both online and offline. Her track record for supporting her clients with high-ticket results quickly is unmatched. She has coached thousands of clients around the world. Everything she teaches she has personally accomplished and backs up with PROOF. M...
Ep 32 - Bonus - This is Us Season 5 Review - Julie Long
September 02, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBBack again from Episode 23, Julie Long is here with me to review the last season of NBC's hit show This Is Us. Since the TV show does not return to air for a few more months, Julie and I talk about the mom stories and themes of our favorite characters. As some might remember, her son, Tanner, who was born blind, got the chance make to make a guest appearance in Season 4 of the show. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement Officer ...
My Webinar Announcement - BE CALM Parenting
August 17, 2021 05:04 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBSuper excited to invite you to my free parenting webinar! Take the CALM and JOY in your parenting to the next level as I support you to turn your young child's behavior challenges into opportunities! If your child 5 years and younger is struggling with tantrums and big emotions that cause frustration for all, this workshop is for you. If your children are older, you can still benefit from the principles that you can apply for yourself and older children into their teens. You'll have two op...
Ep 31 - Medical Missions to Ghana - Author June Agamah, MPH
June 25, 2021 00:17 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBHappy summer! The guest for today has had an extra special impact on my life as the picture of what nurturing and international service- oriented mother could look like. I had the privilege of joining June Agamah and her husband, Dr. Edem Agamah, and a team of health professionals on my first medical missions trip to Ghana in 2003. June with International Health and Development Network have built a hospital they run in Agbozome. JUNE C. WOOD AGAMAH, MPH, born in Guyana, South America, is cu...
Ep 30 - Meal Makeover Mom - Liz Weiss, RDN
June 03, 2021 14:20 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWe have not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conferenc...
Ep 29 - Money Matters #3 - Dr. Arlene Nicholas-Phillips
May 27, 2021 18:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWe have not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conferenc...
Ep 28 - Money Matters 2 - Warrior Mom - Rhonda Lyle
May 20, 2021 15:12 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWe have not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conferenc...
Ep 27 - Money Matters 1 - Nma Emeh
May 13, 2021 18:38 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe have not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conferenc...
Replay - Sophia Blankson - Pt 2 with Mother of the Host
May 10, 2021 06:11 - 38 minutes - 35 MBMother's Day repay of Pt 2 of the two - part interview where you meet your host Ekua Walker, Pediatric NP and the mom who has made a special impact on her life... her own mother, Sophia Blankson! Sophia is an author, painter, retired educator, fashion designer, quilter, ministry leader and singer who shares her wisdom on parenting in learning from our mistakes, teaching empathy to kids and being an empty nester grandmother. Enjoy the first closing meditation. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org H...
Replay - Sophia Blankson - Pt 1 with mother of the host
May 10, 2021 06:04 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBMother's Day Replay- Part 1 - Sophia Blankson- Moms Changing the World Meet your host Ekua Walker, Pediatric NP and the mom who has made a special impact on her life... her own mother, Sophia Blankson! Sophia is an author, painter, retired educator, fashion designer, quilter, ministry leader and singer who shares her wisdom on parenting in Ghana vs America and advice for new mothers. Learn more about her children’s book “My Sister, My Friend” and more here. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.or...
Ep 26 - Instant Mom - Melinda K Johnson, EdD
May 06, 2021 07:03 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWe have not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat. You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children. Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conferenc...
Ep 25- Art as Healing- Leah Guzman
April 29, 2021 18:46 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBLeah Guzman inspires us through a discussion of art as therapy. Listen in as we talk about how art can be healing for children and adults regardless of their experience. Art can be a fun and creative bonding activity that is used as part of the process to cope and understand emotions and life for all ages. Stay till the end for special guided art meditation led by Leah. Leah's Bio- "My signature program, Art of Healing and Manifesting, supports individuals by healing any emotional wounds a...
Ep 24 - Racism and Advocacy - Folake Phillips
April 22, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBDuring the week that the verdict is released about George Floyd's murder, I have an important conversation about community awareness for community healing and connections with non-profit founder, Folake Phillips. After we chat about new motherhood and the role allergies played in early children's heath decision, we delve into why Black Lives Matter and what all of us can do to fight systemic racism. AWỌ Center's mission is to be a model community leveraging technology and social media to pro...
Ep 23 - This is Us Guest Special Mom - Julie Long
April 16, 2021 03:24 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBMy interview this week is for any mom who has been thrown a "curveball", as they say. Julie Long never pictured being the mom of a child born with blindness. Hence, her son, Tanner, has taught her more in the past decade of his life than she could have ever imagined. Then, one day a few years ago, she got a call that opened a door to him having a guest appearance on NBC's This Is Us, my favorite show... Julie says, "I was born and raised in Northern California on the peninsula in the Bay Ar...
Ep 22- Joining Voices Together - Rev. Ayanna Watkins
April 08, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBMoms, during this season of Easter, I was blessed by the chance to interview my cousin by marriage who is a spiritual and community leader in Memphis. Rev. Ayanna Watkins lives in Memphis with her husband and young daughters. She has been involved with Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (M.I.C.A.H.) since 2016, and she is thrilled to serve as M.I.C.A.H.’s first Lead Organizer. Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins is a speaker, writer, and facilitator focused on building transformative ...
Ep 21 - Hope and Healing After Loss - Chandria Taylor
April 01, 2021 10:27 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWith Holy Week winding down toward Good Friday, many contemplate loss and grief. For mothers, loss of a child through stillbirth or miscarriage can hit even harder because the reaction of others to the grief can add to the grieving process. Just like there is hope in the promise of Christ for Easter, there is hope and healing through sharing the journey and using your voice as Chandria Taylor has embraced. Chandria Taylor is a kindergarten teacher in St. Louis, MO. She has a bachelor’s degr...
Ep 20 - Equity, Economics, and Renewal for the Earth
March 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAs National Nutrition Month comes to a close, I have a special interview with vegan food entrepreneur and mom, Kai Nortey, where she brings to life the connection between how and what we eat can impact how we can save our communities and planet! Kai Nortey is a visionary and socially conscious, Black woman, business leader who is tenaciously leading the next inclusive and full-circle regenerative economy with vegan ice cream manufacturing. Kai enthusiastically says, “lay off the boob of the...