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Takisha and Shaniese discuss our perspective on issues surrounding homeschooling, parenting as parents of color, living in New Jersey, and other topics that interest us

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    S6: Episode 5 - What's Going On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 78:36


    Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S6: Episode 4 - Decolonizing Black Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 97:59


    We end up going on a bit of a tangent in this episode. But, I think you get our point, overall. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S6: Episode 3 - Chatting about our Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 52:59


    We are getting ourselves reacquainted with recording and putting new recordings out. This recording is from January 28th, so there may be a few outdated updates. We discuss what our kids are into and what is going on in our coop. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S6: Episode 2 - Centering Joy: Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 80:02


    This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. This episode, we discuss movies and shows Share with us any shows or movies you enjoy with your family. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:6 Episode 1 - Centering Joy: Books we Enjoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 96:52


    This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. During our first episode, we discuss books we have read, like to read, ad plan to read. Share with us any books you enjoy, think we may enjoy, or are hoping to read yourself. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity You can also find Takisha at TakishaMiller.com

    S:5 Episode 11 - Bonus: Centering Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 46:31


    How do you center joy? We discuss our tentative goals for our next season. We also engage in a rant about community centered spaces. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 10 - Black Trauma Porn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 74:54


    We provide some updates and round out this season with a discussion around Black Trauma Porn on the internet. Spoiler Alert: We're over it. . . . Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 9 - Soft Skills & Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 72:24


    Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 8 - What is with Anti-Maskers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 82:17


    We talk a lot about what is going on with us. Then we get into a conversation about the issues surrounding anti-mask parents and their disinterest in public schools requiring masks. This has led them to contemplate homeschooling which has caused a disruption to our spaces. Resources Mentioned during this episode: I know we mentioned resources, but I can't remember which ones. Send us a message and I will update this section. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 7 - Homeschooling Spaces Invaded by Non-Homeschoolers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 75:31


    We discuss a bit about homeschooling spaces and meetups being influenced by people who don't actually intend to commit to homeschooling. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 6 - Challenges with Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 61:01


    Takisha explores some challenges she has around setting boundaries. We also discuss Shaniese's annoyance with the expectation of gift giving at birthday parties and respectability politics around that. Let us know what you thought about the episode. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 5 - CRT and Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 78:56


    Please excuse our audio. Takisha's feed is a bit loud and off. This episode we discuss a few updates about ourselves and get into a few things that we have observed as hot button issues. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: unconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 4 - Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 132:22


    Note from Takisha: Hi all! This episode is long over due. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me with time management. I hope you enjoy this episode and find some useful information as we discuss boundaries. I'm just glad I finally had the time to put this out. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 3 - Toy Management and Children being Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 100:07


    Takisha and Shaniese discuss their children and their toys. We also dive into some other areas related to Conscious Parenting, and our thoughts of honorifics. (Of course there's always some discussion around community building) Resources Mentioned during this episode: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Boxes Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build Engineering DK Series Look I'm an Engineer Simplicity Parenting Our Next Book Club Book for April: Raising Human Beings Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 2 - Holding Kids to a Higher Level of Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 81:58


    Takisha and Shaniese talk about how we put so many expectations on our children and holding them accountable; compared to the amount of grace we provide to some adults. We also touch on how this all plays out in our society. Let us know your thoughts and if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:5 Episode 1 - Our Society's inability to utilize Executive Functioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 106:15


    Catch up with us as we try to get back into the swing of things We talk about Executive Functioning, and Gender Norms. Resources Mentioned during this episode: https://nyupress.org/9781479820559/trans-affirmative-parenting/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.7 - Finally

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 75:46


    Takisha finally finds the time to upload a conversation we had in October. Hope you all enjoy. We haven't decided when we will schedule our final 3 sessions for this season. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.6 - Lizard Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 72:41


    We discuss a bit about problematic black shows, and the lizard teacher. Learn more about Chocolate Milk Café: https://www.chocolatemilkcafe.com/ Next Book Chat book: https://www.afrikandjeli.com/products/little-indigo-house Latest Blog post: https://unconventionallybrown.com/home/juoflsy3qbdolzkyiaxqaofmw1y3bf Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.5 - Is it Okay to Refuse a Gift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 76:08


    SPOILER ALERT. . . . Yes, yes it is. We spend some time unpacking the culture around gift giving and your right to say "no thank you". Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Bonus - Making Elderberry Syrup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 21:40


    We missed last week, due to life happening. Hope you enjoy this session with Shaniese and her children making Elderberry Syrup. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.4 - Nurturing Independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 131:48


    We ended up with a full and long discussion this episode. You may need to break it up into sections. We welcome an editor to help us with timestamps and to maybe drown out Takisha's kids in the background. Stay to the end discussion around Takisha's exploration with Imposter Syndrome. We would love for you to weigh in. Time Stamps: (Thanks to Shaniese) Business Expo- 2:00 Planning and scheduling -3:45 Family meetings- 7:25 Fall homeschool prep- 16:45 Upcoming book chats- 27:25 Balance/Managing Overwhelm- 37:00 Lifeskills/Independence- 49:00 Outdoor time- 1:24:20 Impostor Syndrome- 1:34:06 Anu Partaken-The Nordic Theory of Everything:In Search of a Better Life Zakkiyah Chase-No Dream Deferred Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.3 - Your Parenting is Counterproductive to Your Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 68:34


    We mention our upcoming Book Chats for the rest of the year and engage in a rant related to an Instagram post about how are parenting aligns with our politics. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYP4nOJ_U0/?igshid=1ig96ndl96tkp Resources Mentioned during this episode: Books for our Upcoming Chats Diversify Your Homeschool Reading List UNconventionally Brown blog post Yes You Can: A Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Your Black Child by Alisia Joy - will be reviewing in September No Dream Deferred: Why Black and Latino Families Are Choosing Homeschool by Zakkiyya Chase - will be reviewing in October The Makings of The Little Indigo House: 33 Lessons I've Learned as a Homeschooling Mama by Kiara Diggs - will be reviewing in November Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work by Akilah S. Richards - available for pre-order, plan to review in 2021 Games mentioned Wildcraft, Sequence, Catan, Catan jr, The Cupcake Game, HeadBanz, Uno, Phase 10, Monopoly Subscription Box mentioned https://www.thinkoutsideboxes.com/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Bonus - School Supplies are still a MUST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 74:34


    During this bonus episode, we chat about stocking up on school supplies. This episode was recorded on July 30th. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.2 - Media Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 58:22


    Melinda Huerta joins us to discuss our favorite genre of music and other things on our mind. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:4 Ep.1 - Marriage is a SCAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 97:00


    Yeah, I said it! We are back for a fourth season! Listen as Takisha and Shaniese discuss their perspectives on marriage, and a few sidebars along the way. Resources mentioned during episode: https://rebelsteps.com/episodes/s2e5-talk-it-out/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:3 Ep.10 - Wild, Free, AND Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 85:00


    This is our last episode for this round. We are joined by Alicia Lucas as we discuss raising our liberated and free children. You can find Alicia on Instagram @brick_city_homeschool Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:3 Ep.9 - Racists, Assimilationists, Anti-Racists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 91:55


    We're processing how the current events have been affecting us and our families. Resources mentioned Stamped IndieBound.org Daddy There's a Noise Outside Wee The People’s ‘Family Day Of Action’ 5/31 In Solidarity With Black Lives Our Whole Lives Sex is a Funny Word When a Bully is President Critical Resistance Unconventionally Brown - It's Time to Stop Enabling Your Racist Friends What Makes a Baby Revolution Playlist Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.8 - Boundaries in the Time of COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 118:16


    Jillian Faulks-Majuta joins us as we discuss boundaries surrounding work and schooling from home while navigating a pandemic and social distancing. You can find Jillian on Instagram @majutawellness Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3 BONUS - Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 57:54


    Takisha and Shaniese just spend sometime catching up. This bonus episode helps us to match up our recording sessions with when we release episodes. How are you surviving this pandemic? Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.7 - Unschooling isn't an Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 68:25


    Yael joins us as we discuss our reaction to an article where a Good Morning America writer wrote about their experience with unschooling. Akilah Richards was cited in the article. Here is her reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egK34Dv6cEc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1nN-rMrUYH5wa7BlGTWupoiPZa-cZgshE33L_18w66Nh7vxoGsPTFzWZA Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    S:3 Ep.6 - Filling the Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 66:00


    Takisha and Shaniese just discuss how they and their family are getting through their days and managing their sanity. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.5 - Our Homeschooling Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 96:03


    We documented what a homeschool day is like for each of us and decided to share with you all. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep. 4 - Queer Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 51:38


    We get into a conversation about how someone's queer identity doesn't equate to a need for therapy Things we mentioned during our talk: Why I'm Nonbinary but don't use They/Them Draw, Paint, Sparkle: Creative Projects from an Elementary School Teacher A Family of Readers: The Book Lovers Guide to Children's and Young Adult Literature Wonderforest How to Talk to Kids about Pornography Unconventionally Brown: 7 Group Activities for Homeschoolers Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3 BONUS - Y'all are NOT Homeschooling!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 57:24


    As everyone is being sequestered within their homes and faced with the task to provide their children with schooling at home, Shaniese and Takisha have some food for thought for the parents out there. If this is your first time joining us, welcome. We highly recommend listening to a few more episodes prior to providing us with your feedback on this episode. This episode is also just as long as other episodes. Although we like for our bonus episodes to be more brief, we felt this PSA was worth the length. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.3 - We are not in Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 75:35


    We take sometime discussion our reaction to a recent episode of Marsha's Plate. Episode #123 Black Podcast Joy https://diamondstylz.com/marshas-plate/ We also mention this book in the episode that Shaniese and her children finished reading: https://lieslshurtliff.com/rump About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.2 - Space and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 101:46


    This episode, we go in on reading a few questions we have come across in homeschooling spaces. Join us in unpacking some of these questions and diving deeply into the exploration behind the issues with some of these questions. About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    S3: Ep.1 - Why is Cursing Taboo for Children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 54:20


    We are back for a season 3. Takisha and Shaniese have a discussion about their kids and boundaries along with their feelings on kids cursing. Shaniese's blog post on Unconventionally Brown: What's the big deal with swearing? Resources Mentioned: How to Take the Grrr out of Anger Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking, and Listening and Understanding Social Rules What Does It Mean to be Safe? Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect All About Boundaries https://onethirdstories.com/ (search your local podcast streaming service) Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

    Episode 10 - Community Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 48:39


    We air our continued frustrations surrounding community engagement. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/

    Episode 9 - 2020 Intentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 44:05


    Shaniese and Takisha chat about our intentions or plans for 2020. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/

    Episode 8 - 2019 WrapUp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 63:30


    We discuss what we did for the holidays. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/

    Bonus - Baking with the Millers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 37:17


    Listen in on Takisha baking with her kids.

    Episode 7 - Book Recommendations and some random thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 53:27


    We just go on a rant about book recommendations. Books Mentioned: Real Friends - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Friends-Shannon-Hale/dp/1626727856 Let's Talk About Body, Boundaries, Consent, & Respect - https://www.amazon.com/Lets-About-Boundaries-Consent-Respect/dp/1925089185 How to Build a Hug - https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Hug-Grandin-Amazing/dp/153441097X Unpregnant - https://www.amazon.com/Unpregnant-Jenni-Hendriks/dp/0062876244 Motherhood so White - https://www.amazon.com/Motherhood-So-White-Parenting-America/dp/1492679011 Why No one Will Play With Me - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Will-No-One-Play/dp/1538714833 Unconventionally Brown Blog - https://unconventionallybrown.com/ Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/ Email us questions: qishablog@gmail.com

    Episode 6 - We like Apples + Spankings are Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 66:58


    In keeping with the theme of use just talking to commit to a recording, Shaniese and Takisha enter into a conversation about our recent picked apple creations. We then visit a common discussion we tend to have inspired by one of our popular podcasts.  Have any thoughts you would like to share with us? Here are some links to contact us. Takisha      -    QIshablog@gmail.com     -       https://qishaenergy.wordpress.com/ Shaniese     -    njhuoc@gmail.com     -       https://unconventionallybrown.com/ NJ Homeschoolers of Color    -    https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ Families for Equity    -    https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/ Mentioned Resources Missy Violet and Me    -   https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/276006.Missy_Violet_and_Me Spare the Kids  -  http://sparethekids.com/dr-stacey-patton/

    Bonus - Kid Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 15:12


    Shaniese chats with her kids about their homeschooling experience. This is a quick session.

    Episode 5 - Childcare Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 41:19


    Please excuse the audio. This was a quick talk where Shaniese expressed her frustrations with finding childcare. In another segment, we have some fun with homeschooling questions found on social media.

    Episode 4 - Just One of Those Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 63:20


    During this recording day Shaniese and Takisha struggle a bit to formulate a topic. We still found a way to record an extensive session.

    Bonus - Fire Cider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 25:54


    The audio is a bit funny on this. We made Fire Cider a few weeks back. This gives you an idea of how some of our sessions with our kids can be.

    Episode 3 - That Time at Liberty State Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 71:05


    We attempted to recap our Summer and tell you all about what happened at the beginning during Takisha's son's birthday meetup in the park. Here's the link to the website we mentioned: https://letgrow.org/kid-wanders-off-at-park-mom-issued-a-summons/

    Episode 2 - It's Almost September

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 64:48


    Shaniese kicks us off with her frustrations with her local library. We also have a few laughs at the expense of non homeschoolers. It's all in good fun.

    Episode 1 - Lack of a Screening

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 55:49


    We're back! Takisha takes some time to express an annoyance with a hospital chopping a documentary screening. We also test out having segments.

    Episode 10 - Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 57:07


    We just lounge around on Shaniese's couch and discuss the future of thus podcast and what's going on in our lives. The kids were outside, but still managed to make it into the recording.

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