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 19- Inspiration for Easy Food & Fitness - Lee Forrester, RN
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBNeed some ideas to make meal time enjoyable and not a struggle? Lee Forrester, a Nurse, Personal Trainer, Health and Nutrition Coach, and I talk fitness, blending cultures and kids growing up with a healthy sense of self in this week's episode. Lee says, "I'm an RN, trained in the UK where I was born and raised. I have worked in the Bay Area in the acute care setting for many years. After some time I felt some unrest and wanted to branch out into a more holistic approach to health care and...
Ep 19- Inspiration for Easy Fitness - Lee Forrester, RN
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBNeed some ideas to make meal time enjoyable and not a struggle? Lee Forrester, a Nurse, Personal Trainer, Health and Nutrition Coach, and I talk fitness, blending cultures and kids growing up with a healthy sense of self in this week's episode. Lee says, "I'm an RN, trained in the UK where I was born and raised. I have worked in the Bay Area in the acute care setting for many years. After some time I felt some unrest and wanted to branch out into a more holistic approach to health care and ...
Ep 18- Finding your Vision - Latika Vines
March 11, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBListen in today on interview with mom author, podcaster and career coach, Latika Vines. She and I talk about life as moms of girls, overcoming loss and finding your vision and purpose! "Latika Vines is the Founder of Visionary Initiatives, LLC, a Career Development and Coaching Organization promoting Career and Organizational Development. Delivering customized solutions for high-performing Working Mothers to successfully balance life, so they can grow in their career; while providing O...
Ep 17- Hope for Moms -Coach Deborah Porter
March 04, 2021 18:34 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBSeason 2 is here and WE ARE BACK with a bang! I am so excited for you to hear this season of interviews with Moms Changing the World inspiration and strategies to make 2021 your best year yet! We start with the incredible Mom Coach, Deborah Porter. She is the ultimate list maker, system creator and investigator of anything that will make things run smoother at home and in life. From new mom to empty nester, Deborah has employed strategies along the way, while being married for 30 years to h...
Season 2 Preview and Weekend Children's Health Event
February 18, 2021 19:29 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBI have missed you, Mom Tribe! Ekua Walker, NP and CEO- Chief Encouragement Officer is back with a sneak peak of what is to come for Season 2! Stay tuned for new full episodes coming in March! This Saturday, an upcoming Season Two guest, Folake Phillips, is hosting a webinar on children and Covid-19 Vaccines. Leading pediatric researchers and practitioners are on the panel to provide the best of information. When: Feb 20, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Understanding COVI...
Ep 16 - Family Memoir- Hope for Ghana - Awo Quaison-Sackey
December 30, 2020 07:37 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBBONUS Episode- My cousin, Awo Quaison-Sackey's father was one of Ghana's first Embassadors when it became an independent country in 1957 and first black African President of the United Nations General Assembly, helping to put Ghana on the world's stage! She is a Regional Vice President of Human Resources for Africa region of a global company and Foreign Relations committee member. And now, as author of her father, Alex Quaison-Sackey's memior (coming in 2021) we dig deep into what we can lea...
Ep 15 - Family Connection to History - Awo Quaison-Sackey
December 27, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis special episode features a mom changing the world who is MY FAMILY CONNECTION to Ghana's early history and present greatness. My cousin, Awo Quaison-Sackey's father was one of Ghana's first Embassadors when it became an independent country in 1957 and first black African President of the United Nations General Assembly, helping to put Ghana on the world's stage! She is a Regional Vice President of Human Resources for Africa region of a global company, author of her father's memior (comi...
Ep 14 - Making the Holidays Merry and Bright!
December 17, 2020 15:39 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBHappy Holiday Season! In a year like no other, the holidays can surely be one for the memory books. Let's meet at the virtual coffee shop in today's special podcast episode, "Making the Holidays Merry and Bright" for our families during a pandemic for a fire-side chat. Grab a cup of holiday spice tea or coffee, and pull up a seat at the community table by the crackling fire to share holiday ideas with Christmas music in the air. Latika Vines of the Latika Vines Show podcast and I chat all...
Ep 13 - Hope for Children Around the World - Pockets of Promise
December 03, 2020 10:28 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHave you ever been so touched in your "mother heart" by something you saw that you had to act right away?!? In this interview, non-profit founder Adwoa Adu Acquah shares the moment that gave birth to her relief organization which provides food, education and shelter for children around the world. She makes time to do this along with raise her three boys, one of whom has special needs. Adwoa Adu Acquah is a Senior Regulatory Reporting Analyst at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA and the fou...
Ep 12 - Let's talk about Community Unity with Shawneece Stevenson
November 19, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAfter the last few weeks we have had, do you need a WARM HUG, a GOOD CRY and some LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUN? I got all three with my friend and community leader, Shawneece Stevenson. This week, we tackle community advocacy and social support for parents and children in a time when there is division and disconnection at every turn. Shawneece Stevenson is a wife, mom of two teenagers and a college student on the Peninsula. She’s a social worker and newly elected Board of Trustee, Sequoia Union High ...
Ep 11 - Homeschool/Virtual Learning Bonus
November 12, 2020 08:05 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week's bonus is with my dear friend, Tricia Blackford, who is raising her children cross-culturally with her husband as missionaries in Chad, Africa. We have a helpful conversation about tips for home schooling vs. distance learning. We talk about the differents kinds of learn-from-home options and how to have grace and flexibility as children learn in the home environment. In case you missed her full episode last week, make sure to take a listen as you will be blessed! Tricia Blackfo...
Ep 10 - Raising Children Cross - Culturally
November 05, 2020 08:45 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week's Mom who is changing the world is my dear friend Tricia Blackford, who is raising her children cross-culturally with her husband as missionaries in Chad, Africa. We have a rich conversation about a gratitude-filled life, raising 6 young children in another country, exploring race and culture with children and encouragement for home schooling/distance learning. Plus she is an author of three books to help those living cross-culturally, sharing prayer with children and adults, and ...
Ep 9 - This Is Us - Mom Journey and Media with Kei Haynes
October 29, 2020 07:10 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBTune in this week for the full mom interview with Kei Haynes to hear all about how she is changing the world as a mom, podcaster and screenwriter. We bond over raising young kids as a fellow mom podcaster of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. If you missed it, tune back to the Bonus Episode and join in on the lively discussion of all the mom characters in the television show. You just might be convinced to join the This Is Us "bandwagon" if you have never watched it or are just a casual...
Ep 7- This Is Us - Mom Journey and Media with Kei Haynes
October 29, 2020 07:10 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBTune in this week for the full mom interview with Kei Haynes to hear all about how she is changing the world as a mom, podcaster and screenwriter. We bond over raising young kids as a fellow mom podcaster of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. If you missed it, tune back to the Bonus Episode ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-changing-the-world/id1530712050 ) and join in on the lively discussion of all the mom characters in the television show. You just might be convinced to joi...
Ep 9 - This Is Us - Mom Journey and Media with KH
October 29, 2020 07:10 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBTune in this week for the full mom interview with KH to hear all about how she is changing the world as a mom, podcaster and screenwriter. We bond over raising young kids as a fellow mom podcaster of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. If you missed it, tune back to the Bonus Episode and join in on the lively discussion of all the mom characters in the television show. You just might be convinced to join the This Is Us "bandwagon" if you have never watched it or are just a casual fan. ...
Ep 8 - Bonus Episode- This is Us Special with Kei Haynes
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBNBC show This is Us is my favorite show on television. Not only do they follow a diverse and interesting family of characters as they navigate life's twists and turns, they do it by showing glimpses of the Pearsons' lives in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood seamlessly over various decades. Days away from the Season 5 premiere on Oct 27, 2020, I do a "Mom's Eye View" analysis and recap of the show with fellow mom podcaster, Kei Haynes, of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. J...
Bonus Episode- This is Us Special with Kei Haynes
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBNBC show This is Us is my favorite show on television. Not only do they follow a diverse and interesting family of characters as they navigate life's twists and turns, they do it by showing glimpses of the Pearsons' lives in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood seamlessly over various decades. Days away from the Season 5 premiere on Oct 27, 2020, I do a "Mom's Eye View" analysis and recap of the show with fellow mom podcaster, Kei Haynes, of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. Join ...
Ep 8 - Bonus Episode- This is Us Special with KH
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBNBC show This is Us is my favorite show on television. Not only do they follow a diverse and interesting family of characters as they navigate life's twists and turns, they do it by showing glimpses of the Pearsons' lives in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood seamlessly over various decades. Days away from the Season 5 premiere on Oct 27, 2020, I do a "Mom's Eye View" analysis and recap of the show with fellow mom podcaster, KH of This Is Us with Kei and Clyde podcast. Join in on...
Bonus Episode- Diversity in Children's Books with Author JaNay Brown-Wood, Phd
October 15, 2020 07:03 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAs a bonus episode this week, JaNay and I talk about her books and other favorites in our home libraries for diversity and positive images of brown and black children around the world. There are some fun books about gratitude such as "Thanku - Poems of Gratitude" that you may want to pick up for this holiday season! Be sure to listen to Part 1 and 2 for her full mom inspiration interview. Host: Ekua Walker, Peds NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement Officer www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org Produce...
Ep 7 - Bonus Episode- Diversity in Children's Books with Author JaNay Brown-Wood, Phd
October 15, 2020 07:03 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAs a bonus episode this week, JaNay and I talk about her books and other favorites in our home libraries for diversity and positive images of brown and black children around the world. There are some fun books about gratitude such as "Thanku - Poems of Gratitude" that you may want to pick up for this holiday season! Be sure to listen to Part 1 and 2 for her full mom inspiration interview. Host: Ekua Walker, Peds NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement Officer www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org Produ...
Ep 6 - Pt 2 - Race in Children's Books- with Professor and Author JaNay Brown-Wood , PhD
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBListen to the conclusion of the interview with JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD, a preschool mom who is an educator, author and advocate for children. If you loved hearing in Part 1 how becoming a mom inspires this Early Childhood Education professor at American River College in Sacramento to write books that reflect her culture, then you will love hearing about her "hair journey" and advice for talking about beauty with young children. Her first children's book Imani's Moon is the winner of several ...
Episode 5 - JaNay Brown-Wood, Phd - Pt 1
October 08, 2020 03:07 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBYou are in for a treat! JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD is a mom who is an educator, author and advocate for children. She is an Early Childhood Education professor at American River College in Sacramento. Her first children's book "Imani's Moon" is the winner of several awards including the NAESP Children's Book of the Year award. We talk about keeping it simple with balanced meals, raising lovers of books, family literacy practices and helping children who struggle with reading. Find her on: * Face...
Ep 5 - Pt 1 - Race in Children's Books - JaNay Brown-Wood, Phd -
October 08, 2020 03:07 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBYou are in for a treat! JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD is a mom who is an educator, author and advocate for children. She is an Early Childhood Education professor at American River College in Sacramento. Her first children's book "Imani's Moon" is the winner of several awards including the NAESP Children's Book of the Year award. We talk about keeping it simple with balanced meals, raising lovers of books, family literacy practices and helping children who struggle with reading. Find her on: * Fac...
Episode 4 - Mari Gray - Pt 2 - Moms Changing The World
October 01, 2020 07:16 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBInterview concludes with Mari Gray, PhD, Assistant Professor of Education Leadership at Cal State East Bay and mother of four sons, shares wisdom on how we as mothers can speak up on behalf of our children’s educational needs. Her research on disproportionate discipline in public schools informs her approach on advocating for children of color and other minorities to be treated fairly on school campuses across the nation. Find out what you can do help. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org ( http://w...
Ep 4 - Pt 2 - Let's Talk About Race - Mari Gray, PhD
October 01, 2020 07:16 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBInterview concludes with Mari Gray, PhD, Assistant Professor of Education Leadership at Cal State East Bay and mother of four sons, shares wisdom on how we as mothers can speak up on behalf of our children’s educational needs. Her research on disproportionate discipline in public schools informs her approach on advocating for children of color and other minorities to be treated fairly on school campuses across the nation. Find out what you can do help. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org On Twitt...
Episode 3 - Mari Gray - Part 1 - Moms Changing the World
September 24, 2020 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBInterview with Mari Gray, PhD, Professor of Education Leadership at Cal State East Bay and mother of four, shares wisdom to new moms, single moms and moms of black/brown sons on how she talks to them about race and racism. Her research on disproportionate discipline in public schools informs her approach on advocating for children of color and other minorities to be treated fairly on school campuses across the nation. For more information, visit www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org ( http://www.mom...
Ep 3 - Pt 1 - Let's Talk About Race - Mari Gray, PhD
September 24, 2020 07:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBInterview with Mari Gray, PhD, Professor of Education Leadership at Cal State East Bay and mother of four, shares wisdom to new moms, single moms and moms of black/brown sons on how she talks to them about race and racism. Her research on disproportionate discipline in public schools informs her approach on advocating for children of color and other minorities to be treated fairly on school campuses across the nation. For more information, visit www.MomsChangingtheWorld.org Host: Ekua Wal...
Episode 2 - Sophia Blankson - Pt 2 with Mother of the Host
September 17, 2020 14:32 - 38 minutes - 35 MBPt 2 of the 2-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 and quilter, ministry leader and singer 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 ( http://www.momschangingthewo...
Episode 2 -Pt 2 with Mother of the Host - Sophia Blankson
September 17, 2020 14:32 - 38 minutes - 35 MBPt 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 and quilter, ministry leader and singer 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 Host: Ekua Walker, Child ...
Episode 1 - Sophia Blankson - Pt 1 Interview with Mother of the Host
September 17, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode 1 - 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 and quilter, ministry leader and singer 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” ( https://www.readersmagnet.com/?s=sophia+blankson ) and m...
Episode 1 - Pt 1 Interview with Mother of the Host -Sophia Blankson
September 17, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBPart 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 and quilter, ministry leader and singer 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.org Host: Ekua Walker, C...
Moms Changing the World
September 06, 2020 05:37 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBWelcome to Moms Changing the World! In this trailer, host Ekua Walker , Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, wife, mom of two and C.E.O. Chief Encouragement Officer shares the goals and format of weekly podcast.