Dope Black Mums Podcast

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From crying at bath time, to soca sundays, family bike rides and more.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss returning to work after having a child. From being made redundant, maternal mental health, salaries and needing extra support.Mama Haven helps low income mums get into high income work through retraining and offering childcare. Find out more: https://www.mamahaven.org/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Soon as you have your kids all the worries start to come'Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions.Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities. Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmymsTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I thought I was misdiagnosed'Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities. From disparities to symptoms and building 'My Multiple Sclerosis'.Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmymsTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

' Make A Date For Yourself! 'Zakiya Bishton (@mindwalkyoga) founder of Mindwalk Yoga joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk all things Yoga - using it as a tool for anxiety, being Black in white spaces and knowing it's right for you.Mindwalk Yoga is devoted to representing Black people in yoga and is led by a team of Black women.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum. Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendailyTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It's an adjustment for everybody'Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum. From being self conscious, to learning how to give up pieces of yourself without losing yourself.Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendailyTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Alex (@britymt) our special guest from last week for a quick fire round of questions from self-care, to raising 3 kids and advice to younger self.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about his work with the British Youth Music Theatre (@britymt) from access to the arts, the changes and the British education culture being fixed on pathways.Find out more: www.britishyouthmusictheatre.orgTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Murray (@selfmadepjm) founded one of the most successful black women's magazines- ‘Pride' and he joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about launching Pride Mag, advice to parents disconnected from their kids and turning his life aroundTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina Tọlá Okogwu, author and hair educator is back for a quick fire round of questions from Nina in this episode all about embracing parenthood. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tọlá Okogwu (@tolaokogwu) is a British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator, born in Lagos, Nigeria, but raised in London. In this episode Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to Tọlá about her own hair journey to loving her natural hair. Tọlá shares the inspiration behind her book and how her own experience with hair influenced the decisions in the way she raised her daughters. From rediscovering her own hair to the language she uses in her home.She is the author of the Daddy Do My Hair? picture book series, as well as Aziza's Secret Fairy Door under the pen name Lola Morayo. Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is her first middle-grade book. Learn more: https://tolaokogwu.com/books/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Ashley Verma founder of the Bizzimum podcast and our special guest from last week. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Verma (@bizzimumzi) founder of the Bizzimumzi podcast created a welcoming community to share the highs and lows of parenting to inspire others to be empowered on their journey. She joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk being a mum and a businesswoman, having a child during the pandemic, raising a child with a parent abroad and mental health.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Be firm and be kind'Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing is back for Parent 2 Parent after she shared her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) in last weeks episode. Parent 2 Parent is the episode where Nina has a quick fire round of questions for her guests.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Wouldn't Want To Get Pregnant' Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing shares her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) about having 2 ectopic pregnancies and a miscarriage before welcoming her 'miracle' baby boy. The fertility journey can feel like a lonely road, but in this episode Abi provides help for anybody listening who can relate to her experience.Check out Fawn Clothing: www.fawnclothing.co.ukTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere (@natashagordonchipembere) Dope Black Mum, Writer, Editor, Coach & Author opens up about how she has navigated motherhood. From not lying to her children to relocating to Costa Rica. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘My Daughter's voice was to be celebrated'On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere, Author and Coach. This is a must listen episode. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Charlene Carr, author of Hold My Girl (@charlenecarrauthor). For more info on Charlene Carr: https://linkin.bio/charlenecarrauthor. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlene Carr (@charlenecarrauthor) Dope Black Mum and Author of Hold My Girl (@charlenecarrauthor) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her painful experience of IVF and miscarriage, perception of motherhood, and experiencing fear that once her longed-for daughter was born that she might not be hers.When Charlene's daughter was born, she emerged visibly white and looking nothing like her, so much so, that she spent the first months of her life genuinely concerned there was a mix-up at the fertility clinic and her daughter was not her biological daughter. Hold My Girl was inspired by Charlene Carr's own struggles with infertility and her efforts to reverse it. During her 5-year struggle to conceive she went through numerous rounds of IVF, frozen embryo transfers and heart-breaking pregnancy loss. For more info on Charlene Carr: https://linkin.bio/charlenecarrauthor To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'There Must Be People Going Through Fertility Problems'Jenny Okona-Mensah is the Ethnic Minorities Project worker at the Fertility Network UK. In this episode she joins Nina (@missninamalone) to explore how we can have better conversations around fertility with our children and others and debunks some of the myths.Find out more about the Fertility Network here and about the appeal here To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina is joined by Ayanda Soares: Speaker, Educator, Dope Black Mum & CEO of House of Hair (@houseofhairuk) to talk about how she juggles it all, switching from social care to hairdressing and the future of Black Hair.House of Hair UK has been featured on BBC News, Metro, Spell Magazine, and more. Her boutique luxury salon, based in Westfield White City, provides 9 different hair extension methods for all types of hair. The salon has increasingly become a favourite for press and lifestyle influencers including Patricia Bright.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Ayanda Soares: Speaker, Educator, Dope Black Mum & CEO of House of Hair (@houseofhairuk). https://www.instagram.com/houseofhairuk/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Khyati Sundaram is the CEO of Applied (@be.applied) for a quick fire round of questions. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Khyati Sundaram is the CEO of Applied (@be.applied), a behavioural science backed tool for predictive & fair hiring. Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to her about the stigmas for working mothers, unconscious bias and I'm supporting @bepplied and @womenreturners campaign to end career gap stigma, by calling on companies to assess job histories blind. Find out how and make your pledge: https://bit.ly/3fmAhCn #DontMindTheCareerGapTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Shenna Darcheville who has a really honest and open conversation about parenting. From self-care to losing her husband, the significance of sleep, building trust with our children and encouraging our kids to be more expressive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lavinya Stennett, Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum and Shenna Darcheville youth voice and participation lead from StopWatch join Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to explore the Black curriculum. From applying pressures to schools, knowing your power as a parent and planting the s The Black Curriculum aims to deliver black British History across the UK, and are available to provide comment on the importance of diversifying UK school curriculums.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlene Hunter MBE the founder of Coding Black Females is back for a quick fire round of questions.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlene Hunter MBE (@charlenephunter) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to talk all things Coding Black Females. She talks about working in the industry for 8 years and not meeting another Black Woman and also dispels some myths being a coder.Coding Black Females was created in 2017 with the primary aim to provide opportunities for Black female developers.Find out more information about Coding Black Females here: https://linktr.ee/codingblackfemales To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parent to Parent is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about parenthood to ask our guests from the previous week. This weeks guest is Okezie Morro Founder & Creator of Tata Story Time (@tatastorytime).He talks about the importance of becoming more relaxed as a parent, self-care and discipling our children.https://tatastorytime.com/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We are a myriad of people'Okezie Morro Founder & Creator of Tata Story Time (@tatastorytime) joins Nina to talk about the birth of Tata Story Time, representation in the media and the cultural impact.Find out more information here: https://tatastorytime.com/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. This weeks guest is Janette Obinyan, a Dope Black Mum of two and the host of the podcast: Motherhood, Mental Health & Me. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'At least you got pregnant'Miscarriage rates are over 40% higher in black womenJanette Obinyan is a Dope Black Mum of two and has experienced 4 consecutive miscarriages. She joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to share her experience; managing unhelpful comments, becoming distant from other expectant mothers', having a safe space to express trauma and practical tips to support someone else.If you can relate to the experiences shared and need extra support or someone to speak to then please check out Tommys and Miscarriage association.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. This week she's joined by Rosalyn Springer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: BabylossRosalyn Springer joins Nina for a sensitive episode where she opens up about her experience of losing a baby at 20 weeks during the pandemic.For more information and support with Babyloss here are some useful recommendations: Sands - Miscarriage for Men - The Miscarriage association - Tommys - The Pregnancy Loss pledge To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you listened to last weeks episode? Charmain is back to answer a quick fire round of questions from Nina (@missninamalone) all about motherhood. She talks about managing guilt as a working mum, her miracle baby and the importance of listening more to our children. Stay up to date with all things Dope Black Mums here: www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charmain Bynoe is a council housing officer who has worked in the housing department for 23 years. Now a published author, she joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to share her knowledge to help other women who are experiencing a housing crisis. She opens up about living with her family in one room and her journey to writing a book.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina (@missninamalone) has a quick fire round of questions to find out more about her special guest Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (@notyouraverageami). Stay up to date with all things Dope Black Mums here: www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (@notyouraverageami) an author, Social Entrepreneur and the founder of Stemmettes, joins Nina to talk about her inspiring journey into stem and why women are under-represented in tech. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Nina (@missninamalone) and Jasmine (@writeonauthor) open up about some of their experiences of being a parent in this short episode and afterwards why not check out the full episode last week with Jasmine about balancing being a mother and an author.We have a new feature on this podcast where we will be having a special episode with our guests to ask them some quick fire questions all about motherhood and this is our FIRST one! Stay up to date with all things Dope Black Mums here: www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you balance being a mother and having a career? What's your journey been like getting your children into reading?Jasmine Richards (@writeonauthor) the Founder of Story Mix (@storymixstudio), author and mum, joins Nina to talk about how she navigates wearing many hats and the inspiration behind Storymix. More info on Jasmine: https://linktr.ee/storymixstudioTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you found motherhood challenging at times? Did you ever feel like your 'Black card' was being questioned? How easy is it for you to show up as yourself authentically online?Shiko Nguru (@ShikoNguru) is a Kenyan author and influencer who joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about her experience of being a first time mum, finding her identity outside of Kenya and being in the public eye.Purchase the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/mwikali-and-the-forbidden-mask/9781915244031To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make Aware Not ScareDoes your child know their rights when it comes to stop and search? How comfortable are you with preparing your kids with interacting with the police?Shenna Darcheville the Youth Voice & Participation Lead at Stop Watch (@stopwatch_uk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about how we can better educate our children around their stop and search rights and the importance of not projecting our own experience on to them too.More info: https://www.stop-watch.org/To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know how air pollution can affect you and your baby whilst pregnant? Are you surprised that in the UK, Black toddlers are 3 times more likley to be excluded from nursery? Agnes Agyepong (@agnes.agyepong) of Global Black Maternal Health (@globalblackmaternalhealth ) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about the amazing work she is doing, the research she's found and the disparities for our Black childrenTo join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alake Pilgrim the published author and Dope Black Mum of 1 (@alake_writes) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her experience of raising her son who was really sick when he was born, becoming a writer and literature in Trinidad.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you raising mixed race children? Can you relate to growing in a predominantly white area?Naomi Evans the co-author of The Mixed Race Experience and Dope Black Mum of 2 (@everydayracism_) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her experience of finding her identity and the evolution of her platform Everyday Racism.You can get the book here: https://amzn.to/3uLWGhiTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you define toxic masculinity and how can we talk to our kids about it? And what does authenticity look like in the work place?Aunty Farrah, AK, Nana & Sade from the Your Aunties Could Never podcast (@yourauntiescouldnever) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to drop lots of gems about how we can navigate toxic masculinity and the workplace better in 2022.More info on guests: https://linktr.ee/yourauntiescouldneverTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whose your biggest cheerleader? Do you find it hard to ask for help?Vee Kativhu girls' education activist, author, and empowerment youtuber (@Veekativhu) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about some of her biggest life lessons and how we can all show up for ourselves better. Vee uses her platform to share tips, and advice to help underprivileged and underrepresented people recognise their own talent and potential and has become a symbol of hope for many young black women.To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are your kids interested in TV, film or theatre? Have you thought about getting them a manager? Would you know where to start?Jessica Elliott founder of Jessica Elliott Management (@j_e_management) joins Nina (@missninamalone) and Dope Black Mum Kyla (@kylafryeofficial) to talk about her experience of being an award winning talent agent for children and young people and tips for anyone whose child is seeking management too.To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I knew there was an issue, but I thought it was easily fixed.' Does your child face challenges with their identity? What's the diversity like at their school? How do you affirm them in an environment that is tearing them down?Serlina Boyd the founder of Cocoa Girl & Cocoa Boy (@cocoagirlmag) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about some of the challenges with raising a Black girl in 2022. From making the decision to homeschool her daughter and the birth of the Cocoa Girl magazine. Cocoa Girl Awesome Hair out now https://www.cocoagirl.com/To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Not everyone feels good in the place of vulnerability... there's so much expectations of being a mum' Have you experienced burnout? Do you. know how to recover from feeling burned out? Can you relate to feeling overwhelmed? Ishea Muhammad (@breakoutfromburnout) the founder of Breakout From Burnout Podcast joins Nina (@missninamalone) to explore burnout: what it looks like, how we recover and how we can avoid it. Ishea helps Moms experiencing burnout to reclaim, re-design & elevate their life in 90 days with my "Woman Revived & Ready System." #burnoutrecoverybit.ly/selfcare4busymomsTo join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.