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A chat with Bellamy Shoffner

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - July 15, 2023 01:19 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Bellamy Shoffner is a social entrepreneur, writer, blogger living in Charlottesville.  Bellamy and I first connected for the podcast, a few years ago to discuss her magazine Hold The Line.  That first conversation has turned into annual check in’s- as we both navigate Black motherhood and social...

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Taking a Knee

Shut Up and Play - Athletes using their voices - July 13, 2021 04:05 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Saroya will take you right off the sidelines and onto the field of play, where you’ll sweat alongside the athletes who put it all on the line. You’ll explore the true stories behind today’s persistent stream of social justice actions in sport and envision where it's all going next. From Shut Up a...

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Introducing Shut Up and Play

Shut Up and Play - Athletes using their voices - July 05, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
A thought-provoking new show that explores real stories of elite athletes brave enough to not Shut Up and Play. NWHL athlete Saroya Tinker tells us what it’s like to be an athlete with a voice, discovering what the future holds for athlete activists and the causes they represent. Follow along at...


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First, What is Patriotism?

Command and Signal - April 26, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes
In this episode, we explore patriotism, nationalism and a Vietnam Veterans of America report on foreign governments trying to influence veterans on social media. It's a hoot! Check out www.CommandAndSignal.com for more information.

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Second, What is Racism?

Command and Signal - April 25, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, we explore racism- what is it? I'm also joined in this episode by Mo Brown, a black veteran community organizer. Check out www.CommandAndSignal.com for more information.

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Third, What is Sexism?

Command and Signal - April 24, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode, we explore sexism through the lens of women in the military. I'm joined in this episode by SSgt. Lupe Campos, an active-duty Marine, and retired Lt. Col. Kate Germano. Check out our website for more information.

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Fourth, What is Transgender?

Command and Signal - April 23, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes
In this episode of Command and Signal, we calm down a bit after last episode. For those of you who have never talked to someone that's transgender before, this episode is for you. Meet Hanna. For more details, go to www.CommandAndSignal.com.

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Last, What is Propaganda?

Command and Signal - April 23, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes
Wrapping up Command and Signal we come to a brief conclusion- what is propaganda and fake news? Why does it matter? We don't get you all the answers, but hopefully we  leave you with questions.

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P.S.- What about Hollywood?

Command and Signal - April 22, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes
When Command and Signal talked about propaganda, why didn't we discuss Hollywood? I'm joined by two Marine Corps veterans and filmmakers to explore the topic. Tyler Mendelson - The Hun Joshua DeFour - The 11th Order

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S4 E2: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 2

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - January 21, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
This week, I am finishing up my chat with Nefertiti Austin, author of Motherhood So White:  A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America.     

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S4 E1: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 1

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - January 14, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
This week, I am chatting to Nefertiti Austin. Author of Motherhood So White:  A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America.  Stay tuned at the end for a preview of part two of our conversation.  I also reference the group Parents of Black Children. You can learn more here: www.parentso...

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S4: Intro Episode

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - January 12, 2020 00:42 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
I'm so excited to bring you Season 4 of the podcast. This is a mini epsiode.  Just an introduction to the season and a special chat with the little madam!  She drops some home truths on this woke mommy. I referenced the advocacy group I started with a number of amazing Black moms, - check ou...

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S3 E8: Kim Williams- Single Black Motherhood PART 2

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - February 26, 2019 03:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
In the Season 3 finale, I continue my chat with Kim Williams, host of the Single Black Motherhood Podcast,gets real about Black Single Motherhood.  We chat about the single Black Fathers she ha interviewed, some of her highs and lows as a single mom and her hopes for the future. A few articles...

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UPDATED: S3 E7: Kim Williams- Single Black Motherhood

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - February 22, 2019 04:45 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
There are so many stereotypes about Single Black Motherhood.  In this episode, Kim Williams, host of the Single Black Motherhood Podcast,gets real about Black Single Motherhood.  We chat about anti-Black sentiment around single mothers, the challenges and triumphs and we also chat about how ster...

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S3 E6: A chat with Jeff Martin, Author of Brothers/Sisters from the 6

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - January 15, 2019 14:56 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Jeff Martin, Author, Police Officer, Father and Motivational Speaker chats about his new book, Brothers/Sisters from the 6: Role Models in my Community, the importance of giving back, wh he decided to be a police officer and why representation matters.  Jeff is doing amazing work. You can find...

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S3 E5: Black Aunties and Childless Mothering....a discussion

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - January 02, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
"Hi Auntie"   We are talking, aunties in the Black community, particularly Aunties without children of their own, the role they play in the Black family, the complicated family dynamics, the toll that role takes on them and why Aunties are so important to the Black community.  This week, I am ...

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S3 E4: Bellamy Shoffner, Hold the Line Magazine and two Black Moms Musing

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - December 31, 2018 03:44 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Deuces 2018!   On the last episode of the year, we are looking back at Hold The Line Magazine 1 year on, with Creator and  Editor in Chief extraordinaire Bellamy Shoffner.  Bellamy and I reflect on 2018, we talk about what it is to be Young-ish and creating content for the masses as Black mother...

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S3 E3 Parenting 101,102 and 103! Your questions answered

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - December 18, 2018 05:24 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
We are all winging it when it comes to parenting. At least that is what I tell myself.  This week, I am chatting with someone who isn't just winging it.  Samantha-Kemp Jackson is a parenting expert, mom of four, author of the  Multiple Mayhem Mamma blog and the Parenting Then and Now Podcast.   ...

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S3 E2 A Chat About Mental Health....And Black Women

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - November 27, 2018 05:44 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
On this episode we are talking mental health and well being...for Black Women.  We are droping the 'strong Black Woman' stereotype and getting real about how we can take care of ourselves, put our well being first and just breath. I am joined by Marsha Hibbert, Social Worker and Psychotherapis...

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S3 E1 Educating the System - A Black mom, the N word, and a school board

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - November 20, 2018 05:52 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Last year an elected school board official in Ontario, Canada, called Charline Grant the N-word. Then that official refused to resign and blamed 'old age' and 'dementia' for her use of the N-word.  Charline battled the school board until a resignation happened and then she took it upon herself t...

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S2 E8: A Chat with Tanya Hayles, Founder of Black Moms Connection

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - April 09, 2018 02:37 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
When the boy child called me ‘Blackie’ from the back of his car seat and then told me proudly that his friend from school told him that word was another word for Black people, I started down this path to unpacking what it means to be a Black parent to black children in this world.  Part of the v...

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S2 E6 The Secret Lives of Black Moms

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - March 30, 2018 00:04 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Black kids are struggling in school. This is a fact all across North America.  Canada is no exception.   For many there's chronic underachievement. In this episode, I chat with Trish, author of the Confessions of a Hustling Mama blog.  We begin and end by talking about the challenges of learning...

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S2 E5: PART 2 Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning out

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - March 30, 2018 00:04 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
This episode I continue my discussion with Brianne DeRosa  author of the Red, Round or Green blog, about finding work life balance as a working mom, race, privilege and the fact that children never stop needing a parental presence.  Be sure to Brianne's article that started this conversation, wr...

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S2 E4: PART I Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning out

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - March 30, 2018 00:04 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
There's a silent struggle that many women, of all colours are facing today....the seemingly impossible search for work-life balance.  Brianne DeRosa is the author of the Red, Round or Green blog and in the first part of my conversation with her, we talk about her article written for Motherwell M...

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S2 E7 Aja Rutledge on Living Your Best Life...Abroad

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - March 27, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
What would it be like to just pack up and leave it all behind for a new country?  What would it be life to NOT have to have the dreaded Black parent 'talk' with your son?  What would it be like to live a life free of daily microaggressions and stress completely related to your race?  Aja Rutledg...

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S2 E3: The Traumatic Three's, Elsa and the Black Village gone wrong

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - February 27, 2018 04:57 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Parenting a three year old is hard, parenting a three year old as a Black parent is an added layer of issues to address and deal with. From banishing Elsa from your house, to parenting in private for fear of condemnation, to trying to instill a sense of self-love and Black pride in your kids, we...

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S2 E2: Finding my own Wakanda....Diving into MY Black history

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - February 20, 2018 11:13 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
On this episode, I talk to the researcher of my family history....my sister, about doing her DNA test, what drives her to want to find out more about where we came from and who are people are and what some of the challenges are for Black people trying to trace their roots. 

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S2 E1: The Black Love Episode

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - February 14, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
"Finding someone to express Black Love…loving your culture, your history, your skin, is truly something special." Destinii,  @BlaqLoveSoul Happy Valentines Day!   On this episode, I’m joined by Brandon and Destinii from the BlaqLove Instagram blog, we are celebrating the beauty of black love...

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S1 E8: The one where I wrap up season 1

Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast - December 11, 2017 02:59 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
Woke Mommy Chatter is signing off until next year!   If you've missed episodes, be sure to catch up.  Don't forget to subscribe and share the Woke Mommy Chatter podcast with other woke moms, dads, friends and family! Until next year- keep following www.wokemommychatter.com Join in the conv...

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