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Two | Ten Podcast

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

This podcast exists to chronicle the lives and lived experiences of two professional mothers, who were married by 20, had professional careers, earned their Doctorate degrees, and each had 5 kids out of their own wombs! Carol and Aimy have unique experiences in this modern century in that they both still reached their goals and are still dreaming while being relatively young busy moms. Join them on their journey.

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Episodes

Examining the Cross-Generational Conversation, REVOLT x Michelle Obama

December 26, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Key takeaways Vulnerability is inevitable and key Be a whole person coming into a relationship or friendship  Marriage is work  Train people how to treat you Grow through your trials, problems, and issues. SO MUCH MORE Links for You: Michelle Obama’s Book: The Light We Carry Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Light-We-Carry-Audiobook/B0B77ZQD7M YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JroUC9I8YIs&t=1704s Support the Show.

The Strong Black Woman & Her Man

December 26, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Topics discussed during this episode:  We are both Black so we are going to take the approach of speaking from the perspective of Black men and Black women to apply to this episode. What is the strong Black woman? Who is her strong Black man? We both started reading a book that is very familiar: Beyond Mars & Venus, a sequel to Women are from Mars, Men are from Venus. The author says: Gone are the days where women had to be submissive and dependent on men and the man had to carry the bu...

Surviving the Upcoming Economic Downturn by Becoming a Better Version of Yourself

November 26, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Listen as Carol and Aimy dissect a recent interview with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory and Ray Dalio, Founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates. Background: Ray Dalio is the founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund, donated $100 million to the Connecticut state schools to help students graduate well from high school and impact the education system. He is a very wise investor and businessman. In this podcast, Carol and Aimy explore some of the key points Ray and Tom d...

Two Ten Interview: Damon & Tamika Rich, Marriage Refresh

April 17, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Join us in this informative episode featuring a married couple Damon & Tamika Rich as they guide us through their marriage and all of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they have experienced.  In this episode, Damon and Tamika speak to how they accomplished all they have achieved while remaining happily married. This episode provides hope to couples who face similar life challenges and how to overcome them. Resources: *Find Damon and Tamika using the social media handles below: Instagr...

Two Ten Mommy Interview: Mom Betty Proctor and Daughter with Special Needs

April 04, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Join us in this informative episode about triumphing through a journey of a mom with a daughter with special needs and communication challenges. In this episode, Betty speaks to how she helped empower her daughter to not only find her voice but to start her very own business. This episode provides hope to moms who face similar life challenges and how to overcome them. Resources: Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/ FSU Autism Institute, CARD: https://med.fsu.edu/autisminstitute/...

Two Ten Mom Interview: Dr. Dana Nettles, Dr. Nettles Beauty

March 08, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Join this episode with co-founder and CEO of Dr. Nettles Beauty, Dr. Dana Nettles. Dr. Dana Nettles is a licensed pharmacist who graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Biology, then continued her studies at Samford University’s Mcwhorter College of Pharmacy. She has been practicing pharmacy for over 30 years, and has a passion for holistic medicine and herbal products. She has been natural for over 20 year and works as a consultant specializing in hair and health issues. ...

Two Ten Mom Interview: Kemi Huntley, Therapist & Boss Mom (Self Care Belle)

February 22, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Join Carol and Aimy in their interview with Boss Mom, Therapist, Mental Health Professional Kemi Huntley as they discuss the mental health of moms worldwide. This informative episode will help you: Learn the signs and symptoms of stress, mental exhaustion, and depressed moods Learn about the various ideations that affect womens' mental health Hear Kemi discuss the triggers women have on the spectrum of anxiety and depression Want to help a friend get mental health support? Do you need he...

Part 1: The Two Ten Husbands Love Session

February 11, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Happy Valentine's Day.  Join Aimy and Carol along with their husbands Michael (Mike) and Virgus (Shawn) as we explore love topics such as:  How they met their spouses;  What made them fall in love; How is was determined that each other was the one; How they decided to have 5 kids each; &  The joys of having a big family. This episode is followed by a Part 2 that you won't want to miss. This candid set of conversations can help couples to know when love is right for them and how to sta...

Part 2: The Two Ten Husbands Love Session

February 11, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Happy Valentine's Day.  Join Aimy and Carol along with their husbands Michael (Mike) and Virgus (Shawn) as they explore love topics such as:  Taking a walk down memory lane;  The joys of marriage;  Why they love each other; &  Advice for others as they embark upon marriage or relationships. This episode is preceded by a Part 1 that you will want to go back and listen to. This candid set of conversations can help couples to recognize the gift of love and how to stay with the one you lov...

Two Ten Mom Interview: Elementary School Principal, Alicia Hash

January 20, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they sit down with school principal and mom, Alicia Hash. Alicia offers advice on how to balance life with 3 amazing children, her husband, and their new furry friend. She also offers advice on how to engage in social justice matters with children as well as Covid-19 in such a difficult time. You won't want to miss this informative episode.  Support the Show.

Two Ten Mom Interview: Business Owner, Diva Sherkica Miller-McIntyre

January 11, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they interview a dynamic business owner, mom of 4 amazing children, and wife to Gary--Sherkica Miller-McIntyre. She is quite a spectacular woman who is poised to help women grow in the areas of casting their visions for their lives, entering the realm of homeownership, and financially soaring as they tackle credit, debt, and investments.  In this informative conversation, you will hear from someone who will motivate you to start your own business, get control of your ...

Happy New Year: Start Your Year off with the Right Mindset!

January 10, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Join Carol and Aimy as they discuss getting your mindset prepared for the new year. It's not too late to start your journey of planning a great year, full of planning for your goals. Aimy and Carol will also talk about what you can expect from the podcast in 2021. Reviewing where you've been and starting where you are is essential. If you think long, you think wrong. Just get started! Implement what you desire! Ask yourself these 5 reflection questions:  Did I start or complete the goals ...

When Christmas Doesn't Go As Planned

December 26, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Have your Christmas celebrations changed this year? Have you run yourself crazy trying to do it all? Listen to this informative episode about how to navigate life during a busy holiday season. Join Aimy and Carol as they have an honest conversation about how getting overwhelmed, worried, and stressed during this season can lead to not actually enjoying what the holiday is all about. This open conversation will bring you some relief as you prepare for the holiday. Support the Show.

Celebrating the Holidays: Two Ten Mommy Style

December 24, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Listen up as the mommas from Two Ten celebrate the Christmas holiday mommy style.  Join us as we have a candid conversation about our adventures as we prepare for the holidays. This funny but real dialogue exposes what real moms may go through during the holiday season. Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/TwoTenPodcastAC/) Support the Show.

Stagnant Goals: Let's Finish the 4th Quarter Strong

November 10, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Stagnant Goals It is time to revisit your goals that you set for this year and the 4th quarter and ask yourself the following questions: 1.       Did I start or complete the goals that I set for this year? 2.       What investments and research did I complete to start on my goals? 3.       Did I select the right mentor or do I need a mentor to guide me through the process of starting my goals? 4.       Have I created a team to support my goals? 5.       Do I have the right budget to st...

Disciplining Children in 2020

September 27, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they discuss how to raise kids that respect you while providing discipline in a relevant way. This episode explores consequential, aversive, and creative discipline strategies for kids of all ages. If you're not sure how to discipline your kids or just need a few suggestions to make sure you are not going crazy, listen to this informative episode today! Music Credit: Mitchell Huntley, Power of Love, “Freestyle". Support the Show.

Back to School: COVID-19 Style

September 19, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they discuss options for schooling as well as transitioning into virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year. Due to COVID-19, many parents are faced with the challenge of what schooling options are best for their kids. Once they decide on an option, then comes the daily management of school as well as how to effectively work from home while the kids are there if virtual learning is the option. Stay tuned for this lively discussion. Music Credit: Mitchell Huntley...

Nutrition and Wellness, Mommy Style

August 18, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Resources: The CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has great articles and resources to help you start your healthy eating habits and nutritional lifestyle changes to get you on track with healthy eating: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/meals.html https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/strategies-guidelines/index.html 4 Food plans featured in this episode include: Pescatarian, Paleo, Vegetarian and Vegan: Paleo: This is a food plan that includes: lean meats, fish, fru...

Finances (Save, Spend, Give)

August 07, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

What's your financial story? Some Statistics: Total consumer debt totaled $4.144 trillion in quarter three of 2019, a 4.7% increase from quarter three of 2018.  Average consumer debt per capita is approximately $12,687 (total consumer debt as of November 2019/total US population as of January 9, 2020). Total revolving consumer debt was $1.083 trillion in November 2019 Total revolving consumer debt rose 3.8% between quarter three of 2018 and quarter 3 of 2019. Average revolving debt per...

Spring and Summer are upon us (Around the House, Cleaning, Decluttering, etc)

July 26, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Spring/Summer Cleaning During Corona Why Minimalism? Save money Declutter Minimize time focusing on cleaning   The main purpose we chose to minimize is to simplify some areas of our lives. There are natural benefits to minimizing, however, that we did not realize we would receive. That’s what makes it a good fit for our large family. Here are some benefits to minimalism: More time together. Due to the small space, there are more opportunities to spend time together. Less time spent o...

Self-Care during COVID

July 24, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Self-Care Self Care is an essential act of loving yourself, we cannot allow ourselves to be too busy or self-sacrificing that we forsake taking care of ourselves. Mindset: The mind is the gatekeeper of your well-being and it determines whether or not you will start the day with a smile or spew your wrath on everyone in your path (your spouse, children, friends, and family). A mind that lacks focus and peace cannot find rest and restoration. It is difficult to make sound decisions and main...

Working Moms: Work/Life Balance During the COVID-19 Outbreak

May 01, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Join us as we explore how to have some semblance of work/life balance during the most recent mandates of various Stay at Home orders across the nation. It's so important to maintain balance for the sake of a mom's mental health. Here are some important stats about moms to bring some perspective to the conversation. According to the Pew Research Institute: 7 out of 10 women who have kids under age 18 work.  Women are more likely to become moms, 86% in the year 2016. In general, women ar...

Showing Gratitude During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 14, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Cultivating a Life of Gratitude Today we are going to discuss a great topic on Cultivating a Life of Gratitude Right now the world is facing a pandemic with the spread of the Coronavirus. This occurrence truly challenges the faith and hope of humanity, but as a human race we have endured many obstacles including the Civil War, World War I and II, Plagues, and the Great Depression. In spite of these oppositions, humanity has always prevailed. Now it is time to do it again and we can start b...

Date Night (Single, Married, Seeking)

March 26, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they explore date night options and priorities for couples. Whether you are married, single and dating, or trying to think of ways to make your love life a little more spicy, this episode is for you.  Thanks for listening to the Two Ten Podcast where we shine light on topics for busy moms. Be sure to leave a comment about your date night experiences and remember to share this podcast with family and friends. Make sure you follow Two | Ten Podcast on Facebook and Twitt...

How to Handle Unappreciative Children

March 24, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they talk about how they handle unappreciative children. This episode will help you discover that moms all over the world experience exactly what you go through: children who may not appreciate what you as their parent have to offer or are trying to do in their lives to help them live successfully. You will gain insights and strategies on how to work with your children on their path towards showing appreciation as well as not feeling guilty along the way. Brain Bas...

Goal Setting: Now That the Hype has Worn Off

February 10, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Join Aimy and Carol as they talk about their processes for setting goals for the new year. This episode will help you explore your goals from the previous year, set new goals for the current year, and develop a plan of action to achieve all your goals for you and your family. This episode will be a great experience now that the year has worn off. Aimy and Carol have various strategies to help you set SMART Goals. SMART Goals Resources: https://www.smartsheet.com/blog/essential-guide-wri...

Fail Falling Forward

January 25, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MB

Today we are going to talk about the ever disappointing term Failure. It can be defined by various definitions for instance: failure is a lack of success, omission of an expectation, or lacking a certain quality. We all have had our share of experiencing failure throughout our lives.  Aimy and Carol dive into failures they have experienced that helped propel them forward. Redefining failure:  An experience or opportunity that teaches us valuable lessons that will prepare us for the succes...

Pat Yourself on the Back, You are Doing a Great Job!

January 25, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

According to an article in Psychology Today, “Mothers are Drowning in Stress”, sociologist Caitlyn Collins performed a study “Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving” of working moms in 4 wealthy western countries and she found that the moms from the United States have it the worst in terms of feeling overwhelmed and generally tapped out. So, consistently she found that moms wanted to essentially combine working for paid employment while also being a mom in ways that ...

Big Dreams, Big Plans vs. Reality

January 11, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This episode is about having big dreams and plans for your life versus the reality that actually sets in. What do you do? How do you adjust? Aimy and Carol share their stories about their big dreams and plans and the reality of their lives. Join them as they discuss how no matter where you are in life, you can keep your dreams in view. Music Credit: Mitchell Huntley, The Power of Love-"Freestyle" Support the Show.

Two | Ten, The Beginning

January 02, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

Two Ten, The Beginning How Aimy and Carol met At the live podcast recording for Patrice Washington, Redefining Wealth Sat next to one another Started talking Started sharing stories In common We got married when we were 19 and 20 years old respectively Have 5 kids Are both doctors (Pharm. D., Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction) Both been married for 20 plus years Both Black females Both proud tiger, hovering, helicopter moms Both love the honesty of our kids WHY Two Ten Aimy ...