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Season 5, Episode 2: The Wine Down About:  The wine business is a billion dollar industry with < 3% of black and brown entrepreneurs serving as owners/operators within this setting.  We'll be discussing this sector with Tahiira Habibi, Founder/Sommelier of the Hue Society; Cofounder of the Roots Fund Initiative. Guest Bio: Tahiirah Habibi is an esteemed Sommelier, Founder and Executive Director. In 2012, Tahiirah opened the prestigious St.Regis, Bal Harbour. Her career ventured through many leadership roles to include, Micheal's Genuine. Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the industry, she uses her skills to bridge the intersection of wine and culture. In 2017, she launched Hue Society as a safe space for the community to learn, commune and find resources in one place. She had created a cultural space for the Black community to share their developments and experiences in wine. Tahiirah is the first Black woman to grace the cover of Wine Enthusiast 40 under 40 list and has been featured in Ocean Drive as one of the top 5 female sommeliers, VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Upscale Magazine, and Imbibe Magazine to name a few.  SUBSCRIBE TO FREE NEWSLETTER: Be the first to know about new episodes, get mom hacks, and more each week by subscribing to The Monday Momologist.  Head over to mahoganymomology.com to get your free newsletter.     Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology    

Season 5, Episode 1: Farming and Reclaiming the Land About: Today we are discussing Black Sustainability as it relates to increasing our knowledge about urban gardening with Guest Momomologist Iyeshima Harris-Ouedraogo. Guest Bio: Iyeshima started her journey in the food justice movement over 10 years ago as a Green Guerillas Youth Tiller. A Jamaican native, she struggled with the process of assimilation into a new culture. Through farming she found great comfort in her community. Throughout her involvement in the movement, Iyeshima has taught food justice, advocated for universal free school lunch, assisted in the development and sustainment of youth-led organizations, and is now the Project Director of East New York Farms! She is dedicated to integrating youth empowerment and leadership into adult dominated sectors. With a double major in Political Science and Sociology, Iyeshima wishes to combine her passion for food justice and her knowledge of American politics to drive the importance of food in people's everyday life. References: https://longreads.trust.org/item/black-urban-community-farmers-uproot-food-apartheid-united-states https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article250178725.html   SUBSCRIBE TO FREE NEWSLETTER: Be the first to know about new episodes, get mom hacks, and more each week by subscribing to The Monday Momologist.  Head over to mahoganymomology.com to get your free newsletter.     Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology

Season 4: Episode 8: Generational Wealth Generational Wealth. We hear this term with the connotation devoted to trust funds and inheritances passed down by (white) family members.  Can we have thriving Black businesses/communities to pass our level of generational wealth? ..Let's talk with our guest entrepreneur, Qui Winfield!   Qui Winfield, CEO and Founder of Moms Dance Too . She has been an entrepreneur for more than five years now.  She started her first business Cool Moms Dance Too! With her daughter Serenity Marie a few years after the loss of her partner/Serenity's dad and grew the business to gain partnerships with NAMI GA, Spanx/Sara Blakely Foundation, Kid Bop, The Atlanta Hawks and more. They just released an app via the Apple app store called GenConnect Game: The Game That Gets Families Talking. Cool Moms Dance Too: https://www.coolmomsdancetoo.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO FREE NEWSLETTER: Be the first to know about new episodes, get mom hacks, and more each week by subscribing to The Monday Momologist.  Head over to mahoganymomology.com to get your free newsletter.     Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology

Season 4, Episode 7: The Value of Private School: a look at culture and community Show Sponsor: St. Philips School & Community Center https://www.stphilips1600.org/ ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In Season 2, we discussed school choice, however focusing on all things private school from a prospective parents POV. Today, we will continue this conversation, however, from the side of administration within the private school. Given the outcomes of protests, of education & mask mandates during the pandemic, especially in large metropolitan school districts, is private school still worth it? We are diving into private schools enriching culture and community relationships with our guests, Darnetta Forteau and Kaityln Holmes-Adegoke, the Admissions team from St. Philip's School and Community Center in Dallas, TX.   Guest Momologist, Meet Darnetta Forteau, Director of Admissions . After 18 years in retail leadership and training, Darnetta transitioned into non-profit work and has spent the last 5 years as an Admissions Director. New to St. Philips School and Community Center, she works with an array of different families and genuinely enjoys spending her days helping parents make important educational decisions for their children. Her career shift was born out of her desire to be living a more purposeful life and she sees how God opened many doors to allow for that to happen. Darnetta Forteau lives in Dallas, TX with her husband of 17 years, Damion, and their two little girls, Quinn (10) and Margot (9). They love to travel and are big fans of Korean culture. Guest Momologist,  Kellee Murrell received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History Education from Clark Atlanta University and a Master's in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. She began her career in Dallas at Tyler Street Christian Academy as a history teacher then continued her passion to educate children at Richardson West Junior High in Richardson ISD. It was there that Mrs. Murrell's role in education was expanded, serving as the 7th grade girls basketball coach, 21st Century after-school program coordinator, and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) campus coordinator and teacher.  Mrs. Murrell, a native New Yorker, is married to Mark Murrell, Deputy Chief of Community Prosecution and Community Courts for the City of Dallas, and has two wonderful children, Eden and Mark Jr., both students of St. Philip's School and Community Center.       SUBSCRIBE TO FREE NEWSLETTER: Be the first to know about new episodes, get mom hacks, and more each week by subscribing to The Monday Momologist.  Head over to mahoganymomology.com to get your free newsletter.     Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology

Season 4, Episode 6: Childhood Obesity Child Obesity has been on a steady rise over the last 5 years. Childhood obesity in the Black population in the US has climbed to 22% versus 25.8% in the Latino community.  Today, we have a guest Momologist and mother of 2, Vanessa Rissetto, to discuss obesity and more.   Meet Vanessa Rissetto Vanessa received her MS in Marketing at NYU and completed her Dietetic Internship at Mount Sinai Hospital where she worked as a Senior Dietitian for five years. She is certified in Adult Weight Management (Levels I & II) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her work in private practice also includes treatment of GI disorders, bariatric surgery, weight management, PCOS, and family nutrition. She is mostly interested in helping clients to take an active role in their health journey, any of her clients can tell you she motivates and ensures that they always achieve success. Vanessa was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists that will change the way you think about food. Vanessa lives in Hoboken NJ with her husband, two kids and their new goldendoodle, Freddie. An exercise junkie she is always up for any class as long as it's after she rides her peloton. Link to Bio: https://culinahealth.com/vanessa-rissetto   SUBSCRIBE TO FREE NEWSLETTER: Be the first to know about new episodes, get mom hacks, and more each week by subscribing to The Monday Momologist.  Head over to mahoganymomology.com to get your free newsletter.     Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology  ---- resources ----  https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/childhood-obesity-rates-hit-all-time-high-survey-finds.html   https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html   https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/letsmove.gov/files/TaskForce_on_Childhood_Obesity_May2010_FullReport.pdf

Topic: Let's discuss having a partner and/or being the partner who is neurodiverse with two Momologists: a Therapist, and a Mom who has ADHS herself.   Guest Momologists: Meet LaTisha Thomas, LCSW-S graduated in 2005 with her Bachelor of Social Work from Texas Woman's University She then received a Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006. She has worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs as a clinical social worker for 13 years. In April of 2019, she opened a private practice called Tomorrow and Beyond PLLC in Desoto, Texas. The mission of the practice is to normalize mental wellness for black and brown families. Her specialty is in assisting individuals process traumatic experiences that hinders them from being their best selves.  She's a current professor at Texas Christian University where she sees herself as a catalyst to mold future social workers. LaTisha Thomas does all of this in hopes to live out the legacy of her parents and to ensure her four children have the lives they deserve. Meet Inger Shaye Colzie is an ADHD Coach and Psychotherapist specializing in making a difference for Black woman executives and entrepreneurs, supporting women through clarity, empowerment and resilience. She has successfully run her practice, Alchemy Coaching & Counseling, as a therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years in spite of being undiagnosed until in her 50s. She offers the benefits of professional expertise with a lifetime of experience.   Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

You have heard of the CROWN Act (Listen to Season 2, Episode 22) but why aren't most states passing this law?  Have we seen an improvement in the workforce re: perceptions of natural hair? Is the CROWN Act considered political activism 2.0 (1.5-ish)? Black Moms your voice is your vote!   Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

How does one get the support and clarity, as black women within the higher education culture. We'll be talking with Dr. Monique Bruner. About Guest Momologist Monique Bruner: Dr. Monique Bruner is completed her doctorate while graduating 2 girls from high school and taking in 2 toddlers. Not to mention she raised her husband's sister...we have 35, 21, 20, 6 & 5 year old children. I've been in higher education for over 25 years. Episode Sponsor: Juni Essentials https://juniessentials.com/?ref=-seht4hrokub Use Code: MOM20 to save 20% in the month of February 2020 This bamboo toothbrush has a handle with a smooth, luxurious finish and soft, tapered bristles that gets in all the hard-to-reach areas. No need to compromise between sustainability and quality- choose juni! This is perfect for the whole family- especially for those looking to provide a safer alternative to plastic for their kids!   Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Resources: References   American Association of University Women. Fast Facts: Women of Color in Higher Education. Retrieved March 10, 2021, from https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/fast-facts-woc-higher-ed/   Harris, Adam (2019) The Disciplines Where No Black people Earn Ph.Ds, Retrieved https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/lack-of-black-doctoral-students/587413/   Thomas, T, et.al (2020) Working as a Black Mamademic during COVID-19: Avoid concerns and clarity. Retrieved https://www.citeblackwomencollective.org/our-blog/working-as-a-black-mamademic-during-covid-19-covid-concerns-and-clarities-by-todne-thomas-whitney-pirtle-and-erica-l-williams   Ginder, S. et al (2018) Postsecondary Institutions and Cost of Attendance in 2017-18; Degrees and Other Awards Conferred, 2016-17; and 12-Month Enrollment, 2016-17. National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018060REV.pdf Hamrick, Karen (2016) Doctorate Recipients from US Universities. NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STATISTICS, Retrieved https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/2018/nsf18304/static/report/nsf18304-report.pdf

Season 4, Episode 2: Corporate Diversity Mel and Tash discuss how the Black Mom is affected in the new Corporate world of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.   Episode Sponsor: Juni Essentials https://juniessentials.com/?ref=-seht4hrokub Use Code: MOM20 to save 20% in the month of February 2020 This bamboo toothbrush has a handle with a smooth, luxurious finish and soft, tapered bristles that gets in all the hard-to-reach areas. No need to compromise between sustainability and quality- choose juni! This is perfect for the whole family- especially for those looking to provide a safer alternative to plastic for their kids! Episode Sponsor: Mother's Magical Milk Link: www.mothersmagicalmilk.com Mother's Magical Milk is a Lactation firm aimed at helping mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. This is accomplished through Advocacy, Awareness, Education and Confidence as they strive to Normalize Breastfeeding, especially in Black Women. They offer prenatal breastfeeding training, back to work/school preparation & planning in addition to traditional Lactation support services. Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website and Shopping: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 4, Episode 1: 2020 - The Year of the Black Woman 2020 wasn't all that bad was it? Rest In Power: Afiah Bey https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-loving-mommas-slain-son-in-s-dallas   Produced By: Great Music and Games https://greatmusicandgames.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 21: The New Educational Wealth Gap We'll discuss one of those factors that *may* contribute to the decisions OUR families are making--the wealth gap of education. Thanks to social media, not only have we heard the about the expansion of ‘learning pods’, we also hearing of other options like concierge-type teaching where teachers come to their homes. Guest Momologist: Talitha V. Anyabwele is the Founding Director of RISE (Raising Imhotep Scholars of Excellence) Educational Consulting, where they provide African-centered curriculum, as well as education, and cultural diversity training programs to parents, educators and schools. Prior to her consulting business, Talitha was a curriculum developer and specialist for True North Rochester Preparatory School and Uncommon Schools, Principal of Sakkara Youth Institute in Tallahassee, FL, Behavioral Modification Specialist for Hillsborough County Schools, as well as microschool founder and in Singapore and in Atlanta, GA. Talitha is a homeschool parent to two Imani Geniuses for eight years. www.raisingimhotep.com   Returning Guest Momologist: Jennifer Henry is a returning Guest Momologist from Season 1, Episode 9: Black Families and Homeschooling. She studied psychology and biology at Howard University and went on to a doctoral program at New York University’s Center for Neuroscience where she was a MacCracken Fellow and an Adjunct Instructor. She earned a Masters of Philosophy in Neuroscience. As a Mom, she became fascinated with the intersection of neuroscience, psychology and early childhood education. She combined these interests to build an award winning private school using her NeuroNurture preschool curriculum and pedagogy. She blogs about her Life, Wife- and Mom-ventures on MilkBrainBlog. She is the founder of HBCU·ish by NeuroNurture on NeuroNurture.org, a new online marketplace that curates and creates educational products and programs that exclusively serve Black children and their multicultural allies. MilkBrain Blog: http://milkbrainblog.com/ Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Topic: We’ve covered a lot of topics during this pandemic, but we’ve never really sat down with ourselves to check in with how the black mother is doing...feeling...surviving during the pandemic. It’s time to schedule an appointment, sit on the couch and make sense of it all with our therapist, Dr. Dahomey Abanishe. About Dr. Dahomey Abanishe  Dr. Dahomey Abanishe is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida. She has practiced as a psychologist for over 10 years in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. Her clinical focus includes assessment, program development, and cognitive wellness.  She often participates in community mental health outreach programming addressing topics such as microaggressions, stress management, healthy relationships, health aging, mindfulness, and career-building. This Episode is Sponsored In Part By:  Woodus Obsetrics & Gynecology...We are failing our mothers. Especially our black & brown mamas who are 2x more likely to deliver preterm, 2-3x more likely to experience a fetal death & 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy related complications.    Woodus Obstetrics & Gynecology was established to change this narrative and REALITY. We are working hard to create an experience in women’s healthcare where you are celebrated, not just tolerated. We understand the issues & unique risks that inundate black & brown women in our healthcare system. We are committed to providing all women with the Rights, Respect, & Resources necessary to thrive in every aspect of healthcare. We will continue the work to ensure No mama is left behind. Be seen.  Be heard.  Be understood at Woodus Obstetrics & Gynecology. Coming soon. Cedar Hill, TX. October 2020. Follow us @docwoodus Produced By: Great Music and Games - www.greatmusicandgames.com | bookdjandre@gmail.com Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: With a little over a month away from school reopening, parents are expressing concerns about the protocols for safe social distancing, sanitation practices, and teacher training. Let’s discuss the education options and concerns during COVID-19. Resources:  Kentucky Department of Education (2020 May 15) COVID-19 Considerations for Reopening Schools: Initial Guidance for Schools and Districts. Retrieved: https://education.ky.gov/comm/Documents/Reopening%20Guidance%20%20051520kf_tkt%20421pm%20TM.pdf   Statista. (2020 July 10)Total number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States as of July 10, 2020, by state Retrieved: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102807/coronavirus-covid19-cases-number-us-americans-by-state/   American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020 July 2) Children and COVID-19: State Level Data Report. Retrieved: https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/children-and-covid-19-state-level-data-report/   APM Research Lab. THE COLOR OF CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 DEATHS BY RACE AND ETHNICITY IN THE U.S.Retrieved on July 11, 2020: https://www.apmresearchlab.org/covid/deaths-by-race Perelman, Deb (2 July 2020) In the Covid-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have Both. New York Times. Retrieved: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.html?fbclid=IwAR2itr3JW3BdhePUIuUnASc6GEgbWUcmX1Z7bAz73OPLsnWiYknFKvaWe1s Produced By: Great Music and Games - www.greatmusicandgames.com | bookdjandre@gmail.com Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Topic: When Black women are the token minority in the workforce, we attempt to seek out other Black women co-workers within the office environment. We give the extra inner ‘black fist’ when she is in a higher, executive position. But what happens when that sense of pride and #blackgirlmagic turns to misery and dread the hands of said Black woman? Recently, a collective group of women, called #BlackFemaleAnonymous, wrote a piece in Medium entitled, “The Truth About Essence”, in which they discussed intimidation and possible retaliation upon the demand for resignation of CEO Richelieu Dennis, Michelle Ebanks, Joy Collins Profet, and Moana Luu. We will have the link of the article in our show notes, as well as Essences’ official statement on the criticism of the article. It does bring up an interesting discussion of working under black women in leadership positions. Many love the thought of working under the visual representation of themselves, while others...not so much. Let’s talk bullying is the worst, as an adult, when it’s buy us. The Truth About Essence https://medium.com/@blackfemaleanonymous2020/the-truth-about-essence-532152b08051   Essence Official Statement: https://www.essence.com/business/essence-official-statement-black-womens-anonymous/   Bullied Out of Position: Black Women’s Complex Intersectionality, Workplace Bullying, and Resulting Career Disruption https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leah_Hollis2/publication/326107893_Bullied_Out_of_Position_Black_Women's_Complex_Intersectionality_Workplace_Bullying_and_Resulting_Career_Disruption/links/5b6b766745851546c9f78491/Bullied-Out-of-Position-Black-Womens-Complex-Intersectionality-Workplace-Bullying-and-Resulting-Career-Disruption.pdf   INTERPERSONAL BULLYING BEHAVIOURS IN THE WORKPLACE  http://scholar.google.com/scholar_url?url=https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/download/256/253&hl=en&sa=X&scisig=AAGBfm184rFhR_GUdaV_VAgBom6FrBM18w&nossl=1&oi=scholarr   A Review of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Employee Experiences of Workplace Bullying http://scholar.google.com/scholar_url?url=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sabir_Giga/publication/260246604_A_Review_of_Black_and_Minority_Ethnic_BME_Employee_Experiences_of_Workplace_Bullying/links/02e7e5315fee497fb2000000/A-Review-of-Black-and-Minority-Ethnic-BME-Employee-Experiences-of-Workplace-Bullying&hl=en&sa=X&scisig=AAGBfm3WNsMzlqP4mYxGDjtE80rTa-gi1A&nossl=1&oi=scholarr   Three Perspectives on Workplace Harassment of Women of Color https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1600&context=ggulrev Women Bullied At Work: Here’s Why Your Female Boss Doesn’t Support You https://www.forbes.com/sites/heidilynnekurter/2020/02/19/women-bullied-at-work-heres-why-your-female-boss-dislikes-you/#742bc78c654b Sista' Abuse: The Prevalence of Black-on-Black Female Bullying in the Workplace? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263163369_Sista'_Abuse_The_Prevalence_of_Black-on-Black_Female_Bullying_in_the_Workplace Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Last episode we spoke with Awete Tyehimba, owner of Pan African Connection, about reconnecting with our roots...the inspiration behind the reconnecting. One question we asked was where do we begin. It can be quite an overwhelming and daunting task. We’ll be talking about the process of researching your roots with our guest momologist, Bernetta Knighten of BernettaStyle.  Guest Momologist Bio:  Bernetta Knighten, is a certified Life Coach who helps motivate women in developing a blueprint to follow their dreams. Bernetta launched the non-profit, The Knighten Project in 2015, with a vision to reinvent how everyday people dream by making one big dream come true for people who have hope, but lack the network, resources, and opportunity. The Midwest native earned her Bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University in Marketing and is a proud ASU Alumni. She is also an Executive Concierge with PwC, PricewaterhouseCoopers in Tampa, Florida. Bernetta has also run her own lifestyle site, BernettaStyle.com for 10 years, which focuses on Family, Fitness and has allowed her to work with big brands such as Disney, Steve Harvey, Home Depot and many more. She also runs an eCommerce business with her daughter, Bailee’s Nail Box and her most recent venture is the podcast, Dream Girl, Dream! Episode is Sponsored In Part by:  Wife With a Chef Knife Wife with a Chef Knife is a Black owned/operating company selling Low Carb treats that are perfect for those who are dieting, diabetic including pregnant women with gestational diabetes, low carb, atkins, or keto dieting who are still craving sweets.  Shipping is Nationwide. Local Delivery is offered in the Atlanta area. Website is www.wifewithachefknife.com IG is wifewithachefknife   Episode is Sponsored In Part by:  Bold Believers Bold Believers United is hosting its fourth annual, C4: Christian, Character, College & Career Summer Camp. Traditionally, C4 is held at Southern Methodist University, but in effort to keep everyone safe from COVID-19, C4 will be completely online. We would love for any 13-17yr olds (7-12 graders) to join us this summer! Their registration deadline is July 8th. The C4 camp provides middle and high school students exposure and preparation for college, various career pathways and diverse industry experts who lead workshops, provide mentoring and share expertise throughout the camp. Additionally, students participate in various activities and workshops centered on strengthening their Christian faith, self-esteem, confidence and peer relationships. http://boldbelieversunited.com/   Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 16: Return to Your Roots Many of us are revamping conversations that we had in 2016 about leaving the United States… Going back to Africa… Reconnecting with our roots. What does that process look like? Where would we begin? We’ll be discussing this with our guest momologist, Aweke Tyehimba.  Guest Momologist, Aweke Tyehimba.  Bookstore owner Akwete Tyehimba was born on April 3, 1963 in Waco, Texas to Oblee Monroe and Isiah Monroe. She graduated from Richfield High School in Waco, Texas in 1981 and attended McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas and night classes at North Lake College in Irving, Texas.  Akwete has helped on various local campaigns and Co-Founded the Pan-African Connection with her late husband in 1989.  In 2013, Tyehimba was named one of thirty of the most interesting people in Dallas by the Dallas Observer. Tyehimba had three children with her late husband, Bandele Tyehimba; Adjwoa, Bambata and Sekou. Website: https://www.panafricanconnection.com/ This Episode is Sponsored by: HAKing Innovation: Virtual Summer Camps Available. Visit https://www.hakinginnovation.org/ to learn more and register and make sure to follow on social media @HAKinnovation on all platforms to stay updated. Living Legacy 360: Find resources, build even stronger connections with your children and the tribe/Village surrounding you. Living Legacy believes in living life from a 360 point of view. www.livinglegacy360.com Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic:  The Brown Mama’s Mindset A little self-care is warranted during this time for our black mothers nationwide. Not self-care in terms of deflecting your feelings and concerns (or maybe that might be true, for the moment, as well), but maybe a sense of reflection of who you are and how you can move forward?? how to prioritize your time for thoughtful conversation in positive mobilization?...or maybe reflect on your personality as a black mother and the tribe you wish to exist in? Bio: Muffy Mendoza is a tribe builder, informational and motivational speaker, author and executive director at Brown Mamas, a Pittsburgh-based fiscally sponsored nonprofit that works to provide moms-of-color with positive socialization opportunities and connect them with the resources and information they need to raise happy, healthy adults. Most notably, Muffy is known for having cultivated a community of nearly 5,000 African-American moms hungry for social change due to a lack of safe spaces for moms-of-color in the Pittsburgh region. Muffy has leveraged this platform to author her first book, The Brown Mama Mindset, that was featured at the 2018 Essence Festival and is currently sold at various cities across the U.S.Muffy stays focused on tribe building at home as a homeschooling mom of 3 boys and wife of one awesome husband.  When she’s low-key Muffy loves reading history books and watching boring documentaries (at least that how her boys describe them) Links:  brownmamas.com Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: Buy Black Data from the Small Business Administration indicates that just over 19 million businesses, or 70.9 percent of all U.S. businesses, are white-owned. Blacks own about 2.6 million businesses or 9.5 percent of all U.S. businesses, and Latinos own 3.3 million businesses or 12.2 percent of all American businesses.  Obvious questions include:  Why the disproportion is fund disbursement?  Is buying black more important today than 70 years ago? Why? Why not? We’ll get into if and why buying black matters today.   Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: Mel and Tash have a deeper conversation on how hip hop, tv, and shopping has shaped us as we were growing up and how it may have affected our motherhood. Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/megan-thee-stallion-cardi-b-lizzo-are-leading-pleasure-politics-ncna1029961 https://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/roxanne_shante/brothers_aint_shit-lyrics-1161660.html https://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/roxanne_shante/independent_woman-lyrics-1161663.html https://www.nytimes.com/1986/06/15/books/sexism-racism-and-black-women-writers.html Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Topic:  Have you ever heard of mindfulness meditation? We think it’s fitting to discuss this during these difficult times. According to Wikipedia, Mindfulness is the psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment, which one develops through the practice of meditation and through other training. Mindfulness meditation asks us to suspend judgment and unleash our natural curiosity about the workings of the mind, approaching our experience with warmth and kindness, to ourselves and others. (Source: mindful.org). The motherhood journey is a stressful one. While we can talk about wine socials as a source of dealing (or escapism),We can imagine others are seeking a different approach for stress management.  Let’s explore this thought process of mindfulness meditation  with our guest momologist, Alana Sutton Watkins. Guest Momologist:   Alana Sutton Watkins is an entrepreneur (she started an African print curator apparel store), homeschool mom of 3, wife, and now blogger.  A Graduate of University of Missouri, a former Board Member of Alley’s House and a Member of Mocha Moms and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Alana currently lives in Philadelphia  https://alanasuttonwatkins.com/   Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 11: Coping During Covid Times Daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has been stressful for people. The need for natural human interaction has abruptly halted with mandates to immediately shelter in place for an unforeseen amount of time. Our lives have shifted. We’re having varied, valid emotions in adults and children. We’re discussing feelings and coping during COVID-19 with our returning guest momologist Sh’Niqua Alford. 1st Episode Appearance: Season 1, Episode 2: How Abuse Affects Black Moms and Our Children About Restoring Serenity Counseling Center, PLLC Sh'Niqua Alford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas (license #41470).  She holds a Master of Social Work - University of Texas at Arlington and in 2005 recieved her Bachelor of Social Work - Texas Christian University.  Over the past 13 years, Sh'Niqua has worked in a variety of social work/clinical settings: Supporting and mentoring pregnant/parenting teenagers to overcome barriers and achieve success as both a parent and a student. Employment in the child welfare system; helping children in foster care and their families overcome trauma, abuse, and neglect. Working at local psychiatric facilities to help children, adolescents, and adults receive proper mental health treatment. Adjunct social work professor; focused on teaching social work students to become strong, competent, and ethical social work leaders. Where to find Restoring Serenity Counseling Center, PLLC 1201 N. Watson Rd. Suite 295 | Arlington, TX 76006 817-989-6336 https://www.restoringserenitycounseling.com/ Twitter: @salfordLCSW Pintrest: @restoringserenitycounselingcen Facebook: @restoringserenitycounseling Email: salford@restoringserenitycounseling.com  Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 10: The Wild Wild Web Topic: The current state of sheltering-in-place has forced the use technology more than ever for economic stability (as weak as it is now), social/mental well-being and educational tools for society. Sadly, we’re hearing of hackers displaying explicit images and expressing racist rhetoric within Zoom calls or kid Youtube videos. This behavior of harassment may affect adults as much as it does children, with cyber bullying and cyber crimes on the rise. Today, we will discuss cyberbullying and cyber crimes during COVID-19 with our returning guest momologist, Dr. Alicia Makaye.     Guest Momologist: Alicia Makaye, PhD. Alicia is a returning guest and VP of GXA.  Episode where we met Alicia: Season 2 | EP29: Mompreneur Spotlight Resources: https://www.stopbullying.gov/   Mallory’s Story: https://www.foxnews.com/health/cyberbullying-all-american-little-girl-suicide   Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: https://phys.org/news/2020-03-unintended-consequence-covid-cyberbullying.html Gogo App Safe Eyes Mobile Cisco Open DNS Last Pass -  Password Manager   Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: There is a growing number of African-American women who have become pioneers in the country’s burgeoning cannabis industry. More and more black women are becoming marijuana entrepreneurs, creating dispensaries, launching CBD product lines and selling edible cannabis products and weed-themed merchandise (Source: NewsOne) However, we know that marijuana policies disportionaly affect black and brown communities. How do ‘budding entrepreneurs’ of color gain traction and notably recognition when the odds are against us. Let’s discuss this with our guest momologist, Whitney Beatty, CEO of The Apothecarry Brands, INC. Guest Momologist: Whitney Beatty, CEO of The Apothecarry Brands, INC. Apothecarry Brands CEO Whitney Beatty is a successful entertainment industry executive turned cannabis storage designer that’s spearheading her quickly growing start-up. After meeting so many like minded cannabis users, who lamented about a lack of good storage system, worried about securing buds away from kids and pets and who were tired of searching around for their stash to discover it dried out from plastic baggies and non-airtight dispensary jars, Apothecarry was born. The brand seeks to redefining the image of cannabis users who take pride and pleasure in their stash, while filling a hole in the marijuana paraphernalia market for everyone from the attorneys who tokes after their high powered workday, to the  “stiletto stoners” who are hosting ladies night, to the seniors using medication for health benefits and everyone in between who demands the best in all things.   Website: http://www.theapothecarrycase.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apothecarry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theapothecarry Instagram: @thehighmommylife Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Mahogany Momology Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist    

Topic: Menopause affects all women regardless of race or socioeconomic background.  However, recent studies have shown that the experience of menopause is different among different racial groups.  African Americans have more estrogen related symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urine leakage) than all the other ethnic groups.  Additionally, African Americans are less likely to have somatic symptoms (headaches, difficulty sleeping, racing heart, stiffness and soreness in joints) than all other ethnic groups. Unfortunately, when it comes time for menopause, you're also likely to have more intense symptoms than your white peers. We will talk, in-depth of the change of life with our guest Momologist, Dr. Tiffany Woodus   References: https://news.yale.edu/2005/04/26/menopause-and-african-american-women https://www.verywellhealth.com/menopause-worse-for-african-american-women-3522485 https://sacobserver.com/2015/02/black-women-endure-menopause-longest/ http://www.blackwomenshealthproject.org/aamenopause.htm Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic:  Rashida Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, and most recent Tiffany Haddish are some of the notable African American Jewish celebrities. We can theorize that their celebrity status makes the transition easier to acclimate than non celebrities. We will discuss the path of being a Black Jewish mom in society with out guest momologist, Aviva Brown.  Guest Momologist: Aviva Brown and her children converted to Judaism in 2017, but during the preceding years of Jewish study, she noticed a lack of racial diversity among Jewish children’s literature.  In late 2018, Aviva read a quote by author Beverly Cleary: If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. She’s been named North Carolina’s Mother of the Year 2020 by American Mothers, Inc.!⁣ Aviva currently lives in North Carolina with her husband, two cats, and four wild animals who sometimes pretend they’re well-mannered children.  When she’s not writing, editing, or reading diverse children’s books, she can be found hiding from housework (no one’s actually ever found her; she’s super good at hiding), eating popcorn, or singing show tunes. Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: On this podcast, we’ve been talking about the American Black motherhood experience. But what’s the journey like aboard? Do they experience racism? Colorism? Educational disparities. We will discuss The Black Motherhood Experience abroad with our guest momologist, Kearie Dee of Woke Mommy Chatter. Woke Mommy Chatter: https://wokemommychatter.com/ Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic:  Recently, the city of Lancaster ISD sued a board member for a conflict of interest for being an advocate to children with special needs. This discussion leads to the question, shouldn’t our school board be advocating for children’s best interest, with our guest momologist, Carolyn Morris.    Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 4: Coping with Grief The emotional trauma brought on by the death of a close family member is often accompanied by varied emotional responses. Adults have difficulty processing death, but how do we have a healthy and successful discussion about death to their offspring?  We will discuss how to talk to your children about death with our Guest Momologist, Kymberly Akpowowo.  Guest Momologist: Kymberly is a xennial blogger, advocate, and licensed social worker with experience in mental health, community administration, and advocacy.  She is multi-passionate about health-related topics, politics, poverty, and women’s empowerment just to name a few. Her main focus is supporting youth, their parents, and other youth-focused organizations in the transition from adolescence to adulthood and helping other social workers utilize their current skills and abilities to social work differently. Through her podcast, Unlearned, she has made it her personal agenda to keep the uninformed informed about all things social work.  She currently works for the State of Texas Social Services Surveyor where she has the privilege of investigating incidents and auditing long-term care facilities to ensure that the geriatric population are receiving the care they need. http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-kymberly-akpowowo-kymberly-professional-support-services-fort-worth/ Mahogany Moms of the Week: Our prayers and condolences go out to families who have lost a loved one recently.  At the time of this taping we send our thoughts to Vanessa Bryant and the families affected in the Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles.     Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Season 3, Episode 3: Communal Living Mel and Tash discuss what appears to be a rising trend in living "Communal Living".  With the cost of living on the rise and salaries staying flat could this be the way you and your family live? Episode Sponsor: SetFocus Academics Moms! Is your child struggling in the areas of Math and Science? Does your child want that additional boost in math scores for a better ACT, PSAT, or SAT score? Let SetFocus Academics help you! Owned and operated by a Master’s degree engineer, individualized tutoring is provided for primary, junior high, and high school students. Subjects include Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Physics and Chemistry. They even offer teletutoring, giving you the benefit of learning in the comfort of your home. Help improve your child’s confidence in the STEM subjects by scheduling an appointment on FaceBook at SetFocus Academics or contact them at: setfocusacademics@gmail.com Resources: https://time.com/intentional-communities/ https://aljeffery.com/looking-forward-communal-living/ http://www.cohousing.org/why-cohousing/ https://bust.com/living/15654-all-together-now.html https://www.moneycrashers.com/communal-living-cohousing-types-benefits-intentional-communities/ https://www.lifeadvancer.com/communal-living/ https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2018/cohousing-community-fd.html https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2016/questions-answers-about-cohousing.html   Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 2: Relationships and Finances Seventy percent of black women are the primary or sole financial breadwinner, but yet are not confident about our finances. Kids definitely take up the finances, but should we be living in a constant hamster wheel/robbing Peter to pay Paul lifestyle? What do we have to do to get better, more confident at obtaining financial freedom? What does your financial snapshot look like in 2020? As some may have lived behind the philosophy of “what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is yours”, does it bring a successful financial plan for our partners? What if you were brought up differently? Can we (the black woman) collectively say we have the financial confidence to pay, save, and invest? Let’s break it down…. Mahogany Mom of the Week: Want to give a shout out to one of our FB Group Momologist Asia Christa Atkinson.  She is a single mom and working on her graduate degree. We are praying for your success and keeping Aries in our prayers.  We love you sis! This Episode is Sponsored in Party By: Queendom Finance is an Accounting advisory firm focusing on serving small businesses (for profit and non profit) and also has a passion to educate women regarding personal finances. Giving back is one of the core values of Queendom Finance which translates in it’s founder Leonie Simo serving on PTA boards in the Frisco community and partnering with the Simo Foundation (www.simofoundation.org) to help provide scholarships and backpacks to kids in Cameroon. At Queendom Finance, we crunch the numbers so you don’t have to.  Whether you’re looking for personal finance coaching or frustrated with Accounting work, we can help you reach your financial goals. Let’s talk at www.Queendom.finance Facebook: @QueendomFinance Merch Merch!   We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 3, Episode 1: Food Desert Solutions Food deserts tend to be more populated by low-income residents, who are not as attractive a market for large supermarkets, and have reduced mobility. Food deserts lack suppliers of fresh protein sources such as poultry, fish and meat, along with fresh fruit and vegetables, instead, relying on convenience stores, which provide processed and sugar- and fat-laden foods, which are known contributors to the United States' obesity epidemic. We are discussing the gap to accessible health food options within our community with our guest Momologist Teasha Fridia. Guest Momologist: Teasha Fridia is the co-owner and co-founder of The Mini Farmers Market, Inc.  The Mini Farmers Market has been working collectively in our community for the past 13 years encouraging community members to pool their resources; allowing produce to be purchased bulk and brought back to our neighborhoods which are known food deserts.  Along with co- owner Suzette Muhammad, we have recently obtained 501c3 non- profit status and plan to take this Ministry as far and as wide as we can to those in need. Email:         theminifarmersmarketinc@yahoo.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/MiniFarmersMarketCoOp Website:   https://theminifarmersmarket.wixsite.com/website-1   Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Denishea Williams Our Mahogany Momologist of the Week is: Denishea Williams.  Denishea is leveling up by starting her mental health consulting via a retreat called Healing Inside Out (link is in our show notes).  This mother to a special needs child on the spectrum is a certified mindfulness coach, and is passionate about helping women find their inner and higher self while healing with past and present trauma.  We wish Denishea the best in business journey and ask you take a look in supporting her as well. Congrats Denishea!   Merch Merch!  We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

This episode is brought to you by LACH.  Decluttering #momlife is what they do at LACH!  LACH is an online marketplace for mothers to buy and sell preloved maternity and children's items.LACH is more than just a marketplace. On the site or on the app, mothers can connect and share the joys of parenting. In this Mompreneur Spotlight we will be chatting with Founder, Kimberly Davis on how and why she created LACH.   Website: www.thisislach.com Instagram: @thisislach | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LACHLLC/   Guest Momologist Bio: Kimberly Davis is mother of two with a passion for saving money and the environment. After giving birth to her daughter Lena in 2016, she suddenly had a stroke. While recovering, she knew she wanted to make a difference in this world and never take life for granted again. When the idea for LACH came to her (an easy way to buy or sell preloved maternity and childrens items) She wanted to make it into a reality and create a useful space online for moms like herself. Mahogany Momology Merch! We have finally launched our retail line of Mahogany Mom Merch!  Be a conversation starter with the Continue the Conversation Mug and the This Is Motherhood T-Shirt.  Shop today at www.mahoganymomology.com Free Shipping until December 31!   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: www.mahoganymomology.com Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

This episode is brought to you by GXA.  GXA is an IT Solutions provider that builds stronger businesses and stronger communities. GXA prides itself on giving back to the underprivileged, not only within the community, but internationally.  We have the pleasure to continue the discussion about IT awareness and diversity with co-founder, Dr. Alicia Makaye. GXA: https://gxait.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gxait LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gxa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GXAIT About Dr. Alicia Makaye Dr. Alicia Makaye is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and co-founder of GXA (she is the “A” in GXA). GXA is an IT Solutions provider that helps other businesses take command and control of their IT. She is an U.S. Airforce Veteran and a graduate of U.T. Dallas with a Ph.D. in Public affairs. Dr. Makaye is an alumni of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses entrepreneurship program (cohort 10). Most recently Dr. Makaye was recognized by Dallas Business Journal as a 2019 Minority Business Leader for her leadership and contributions to the community. Dr. Makaye frequently speaks and participates in activities that foster youth development. She currently serves on UT Dallas Diversity Advisory Council and MPA Advisory Board and elected as Richardson Chamber as Advisory Board Member. GXA was recognized as the recipient of the Inc. 5000 award, one of America’s fastest growing companies in 2014 and 2019 and is also a Microsoft Partner. Since GXA inception 14 years ago, the company has served over 300 small to medium sized businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Makaye has led the GXA community outreach initiatives including Adopting a Veteran Family, providing financial literacy workshops for the youth and backpack drives. GXA collected and donated over 100 computers to Imani Bridges to empower men and women in Nigeria. In 2018, GXA collected and donated over 300 computers to the community locally and internationally. When Dr. Makaye is not running the business or volunteering, she is attending Dallas Mavericks Basketball games with her children or going to Hockey games with her husband of 17 years. Jet Skiing is her favorite vacation leisure activity. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Topic:  The Family Friendly Schools Act will create a first-of-its-kind pilot program to give schools resources to stay open during the entire work day throughout the school year and to invest over $1 billion in enriching summer learning programs – all without forcing teachers to work longer hours or for less pay. Introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D)-California and presidential candidate during her campaign, grants will be provided to 500 “family friendly schools” for before school, after school, and summer enrichment.  Mel and Tash will break down the Act providing pros and cons.   Mahogany Momologist of the Week:  Congrats to Thasunda Brown Duckett who was appointed to the Nike Board of Directors.  Duckett, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking, is executive sponsor of JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways program which is directed toward helping black Americans achieve economic success through wealth, education and careers. When not being a boss in the corporate and community streets her and her husband Richard cheer on their award winning fencing kids: Madison and Myles.   Podcast Partner:  This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show.   Resources: Article on the Act: https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/harris-introduces-family-friendly-schools-act   Full Act: https://www.harris.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Family%20Friendly%20Schools%20Act%20Text%5b1%5d.pdf   Red State: https://www.redstate.com/alexparker/2019/11/06/kamala-harris-serves-disturbing-ironically-named-bill-family-friendly-act/   Anti - Bill https://wrenchinthegears.com/2019/11/15/the-family-friendly-schools-act-a-set-up-for-soft-policing-schools-to-profit-impact-investors/   Bill Sponsors https://littlesis.org/maps/4521-family-friendly-schools-act-sponsors   Mother Honestly https://www.motherhonestly.com/editorial/family-friendly-schools   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 2, Episode 27: What You Didn't Know About Private School. Finding the right educational pathway for your child can be daunting. Private school vs. public vs. charter--what’s best for our children? Whatever your thoughts are on the state of our educational system, we’ll discuss a fraction of it---what you didn’t know about private schools with our guest momologist, Dara Tilghman.  Guest Momologist: Dara Tilghman Founder of Dallas Fort Worth Private Education.  DFWPE was founded to help parents find schools and other resources for their children. To learn more about our services or to ask for help finding a school, they are on facebook and we will have the links in the show notes.  Originally from DC by way of California she has dived herself in all things private education in Dallas. When not working she spends time with her husband Carl and ensuring Chloe and Tre are enjoying life to the fullest.  Resources: Dallas Fort Worth Private Education Website: DFWPrivateEdu.com Phone: 214.325.8704 Email: info@dfwprivateedu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dfwprivateedu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DFWPrivateEdu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DFWPrivateEdu Other: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dfw-private-education/    

Topic: Teaching your child justice while you fight injustice Recent news once again is showing the challenges of living in America. #BlackLivesMatter. The untimely deaths of Bothan Jean and Atatiana Jefferson, both in their 20’s & both killed by police officers, has sparked outrage in the investigation process when its one of their own. As black parents, we’ve felt that conversations about race and race relations occur far too young for the mind to even process….or so do adults think. How do we, as black adults, not only teach these lessons to our children, when we struggle with our own challenges with the justice system? Today, we will dive into teaching your child justice while you fight injustice   Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, was recently installed as the Elizabeth City State University’s 12th Chief Executive Office and 7th Chancellor.  Dr. Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from NC State University, a master’s degree in Speech Communications and Rhetoric from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a doctorate of education from NC State. She and her husband Devi have two daughters.  https://www.ecsu.edu/about/governance/chancellor/biography.html Resources: 5 Ways For Kids To Fight Injustice With #MomsReading ttps://www.momsrising.org/blog/5-ways-for-kids-to-fight-injustice-with-momsreading 3 Ways You Can Teach Your Child Social Injustice https://www.kars4kids.org/blog/parenting/3-ways-you-teach-your-child-social-injustice/ Raising Race Conscious Children http://www.raceconscious.org/?fbclid=IwAR35kken-82ZH5qa8QnZ-9tiwKgMjZBcM1TvoIL4vsIoePgJsZIMK73uHM0   The History and Political Power of Black Motherhood https://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/black-women-mothers-interview-dani-mcclain-20190425   Podcast Partner: This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Mahogany Moms of the Week: This Momologist of the Week is Dr. Raissa Ferron. This wife, and mother of two is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework within the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering. Her accolades are too much to mention for our hour-long podcast, but prominent notables include being the first African-American woman to earn tenure in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Engineering News Record 2016’s Top 20 under 40, and American Concrete Institute (ACI) Young Member for Professional Achievement Award in 2018. Dr Ferron is an avid supporter of mentoring children, especially young girls, into STEM fields. Angel Frazier.  This mom of 4 whips many hairstyles back in sassy shape.  We commend her for keeping us all on our toes by constantly changing her look and elevating ours too. Resources:  8 ways you may be encouraging your child to be a bully (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/03/10/8-ways-you-may-be-encouraging-your-child-to-be-a-bully/?outputType=amp) https://techjury.net/stats-about/cyberbullying/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bullying https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201908/what-makes-someone-support-bully https://www.today.com/parents/how-stop-bullying-schools-what-works-what-doesn-t-t159669?fbclid=IwAR2acsZfzGCozR9KKtOdXHp_v8erCrqUZ1gvwgq676ZJOC6tlgGbrSOI3wM Podcast Partner: This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Topic: Living Your Authentic Self Financially Can we talk finances and money management?!? As a mom, I always feel like I’m ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’. This becomes a bit challenging as a budding entrepreneur. The constant shift our finances may leave one to wonder if this entrepreneur journey is right for them. Only one in 10 African Americans work with a financial professional compared with one in four white Americans, according to the 2015-2016 African American Financial Experience Prudential report said. I get it-- we don’t want everybody to know our financial business. It leaves us open and vulnerable to criticism in how we should be handing our life….not that we should be having that line of thinking. With such a taboo topic (especially in the African American community), we will discuss the factors contributing to the lack of financial confidence in daily living and our small business, with Dorinda Walker.   About Dorinda Walker: Dorinda Walker is an acclaimed author of the book “Protected by Purpose”, an award-winning multicultural marketer and CEO of Dorinda Walker Cultural Solutions Group, a marketing consultancy that provides strategic insights and solutions for brands to engage diverse consumers.  Having served 20 years in the financial services industry, Walker has dedicated her career to advancing gender, racial and financial equity among underserved consumers. Walker is a highly accomplished innovative leader with outstanding results in marketing and community engagement. She’s a demonstrated change agent who has generated a combined $100M+ in life insurance and annuities revenue be leading campaigns and community engagement initiatives that have enhanced brand affinity among women and diverse markets.  She has received several distinguished honors and awards for her marketing, community and corporate service. Most recently in 2018 named a one of the 25 African American Leaders making a difference in New Jersey, one of New Jersey’s Leading Women Intrapreneurs,  recipient of the Marc E. Berson Community Award. Questions for Dorinda: What are 2 financial products and services a  mom and a mompreneur needs to incorporate into their business plan right now?  Why and what is the impact? What are the cost ranges? In your interview with Essence you mention the biggest mistake black women make with money is we do not talk about finances.  Can you expand upon why this is a big mistake we make? Is the mistake when we talk to girlfriends? significant others? ourselves? Women are less likely to have the confidence to invest in the stock market, do you find this true? Let’s expand on that. What do you suggest moms do today to carry on their financial legacy and break general curses? Talk to us about the book! How can it be useful in our daily life? You mentioned in your recent blog post "Marketers may want to consider developing their womens' marketing strategy by leading with the cultural insights of Black women."  What specifically can these mompreneurs do to develop a strategy that showcases and appeal to engage ourselves?  What is the perception about marketing black women-centered small developers/owners that misses the mark? What advice do you have for our future generations re: preserving a legacy? Who is Dorinda at home? Do you grocery shop?  What is your downtime like?  Congrats on 26 years of Black Love!  When things get tough what steps or what have you down to re-center the marriage back on track? Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Mahogany Mom of the Week: Our Mahogany Mom this week is K.Rashard. She owns the only black woman owned trucking school in Texas called @On Track Truck Driving School LLC Where to Find Us Next: The Motivated Mom Retreat on September 21 at the Omni Mandalay in Irving, TX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-motivated-mom-retreat-registration-54248269033 If you would like to consider Private education for your child and not sure about the ins and outs or even how diversity plays a part join us and many other families at the 2nd Annual Families of Color Conference on October 20 in  DFW.  https://dfwprivateedu.com/focc/ Topic: Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false promises of well-paying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations. Language barriers, fear of their traffickers, and/or fear of law enforcement frequently keep victims from seeking help, making human trafficking a hidden crime.  (Source: Homeland Security)  Resources:  Warning signs that an individual is being trafficked: Signs of physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts Unexplained absences from class Less appropriately dressed than before Sexualized behavior Overly tired in class Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out Brags about making or having lots of money Displays expensive clothes, accessories or shoes New tattoo (tattoos are often used by pimps as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking) Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties Shows signs of gang affiliation? (ie: a preference for specific colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.) 1 (888) 373-7888 National Human Trafficking Hotline SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO") Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages Website: humantraffickinghotline.org https://www.unicefusa.org/mission/protect/trafficking https://girlsincsd.org/take-action/advocacy/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0eiywpYEg0NCKSMEKPEQITuLeIue_Yy6afhQOLkliHNRUQ9egDptPwsaArOIEALw_wcB Signs: https://sharedhope.org/join-the-cause/report-trafficking/ What parents can do to prevent child trafficking https://www.facebook.com/love146.org/videos/225582461687455/ 10 Tragic Facts about Human Trafficking: https://youtu.be/sj0ajJ0HQLs 56 Little Known Facts About Human Trafficking: https://www.factretriever.com/human-trafficking-facts African American Trafficking Numbers: https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/african-american-human-trafficking/   This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

Season 2, Episode 23: The Rejuvenated Mom During the motherhood journey, we often complain that we are “lost’. Our time and energy are consumed with the wellbeing and care or our children and significant others. Previous guest has expressed that once that motherhood journey transitions to empty nesting or even content/stabilization, the idea of self-preservation is new/daunting/familiar/unfamiliar phenomena. Hence, the concept of reinvention comes to play. How can we continuously preserve this idea throughout our motherhood journey? If we have partners, should we be thinking about this affects them in our relationship with caring for ourselves? Guest Momologist: LaToyia Dennis. La Toyia is an author, speaker, and event producer around help moms create strategies for success to live a healthy life of purpose.  Latoyia Dennis is a mom, wife, speaker, author, early childhood education advocate, parent enthusiast and master motivator. With more than 15 years of experience in development, strategic planning and non-profit management with Prudential, Coca-Cola and Hilton, to name a few, she is also the founder and Principal Fundraising Consultant of the non-profit organization, A Chance to Learn, as well as being the founder and driving force behind the program/platform, The Motivated Mom. She was born in Illinois but raised in California. She is an advocate for children and Jesus Christ.  This mother of son, Chance, and wife to Andre enjoys roller skating, Bikram yoga, and reading. Our Mahogany Mom of the week is DeNita Lacking-Quinn . This single mother of 3 is the head of an award-winning PR firm, she also completed over 517 pro bono hours for local non-profits as well as hiring eight interns from inner city district high schools during the summer.  She is an inspiration to many mothers in her community and we salute you for all of the outstanding work you and your firm are doing. This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show.   Resources:  http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-latoyia-dennis-motivated-mom-im-housed-north-richland-hills-offer-services-dfw/ https://www.motivatedmom.org/author/latoyia-dennis/ Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist  

Topic: Black hair and hair culture has been a form of political activism for centuries.  When black women were forced to cover our heads, we wore beautiful headwraps, highlighting our beauty. But penalized for the creativity and originality. To the 1960’s, when certain types of hairstyles were pictured equivalent to resistance. The advertising presence shifted in the late 1960’s- 1990’s, emphasizing black hair care be relaxed. Black women once again are resisting the traditional relaxed look, to its natural and cultural representation of curly/kinky hair and braids/cornrows. The US government isn’t too keen of black women being autonomous of our hair and bodies--some can make the argument about this overseas too. Schools and the military have placed discriminatory hair policies, due to lack of understanding (and cultural insensitivity) to black/brown individuals. The battle between our autonomy and black hair care remains. We will discuss the most recent piece of legislation, called the C.R.O.W.N act, which was created in support of banning these hair policies. How does this act translate to us as success in the workforce? What are we teaching our daughters about their hair? And what are teaching our sons as acceptable beauty?  Mahogany Mom of the Week: Our Mahogany Mom of the week is Karen Griffin.  Karen constantly teaches the community about the history of jazz at the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City.   Her daughter says she worked full time and took care of two girls as a single mom. Karen, as her daughter praises "Is an angel, loving, giving, and God-fearing".   Thank you Karen for your brighten all of our days. Podcast Partner: If you are looking for STEM activities for your 5 and up afterschool or on the weekends look no further than HAK Electronics.  Located near Downtown Dallas and Fairpark, HAK makes STEM learning cool and affordable. Check out their classes at https://www.hakelectronics.com/ and use the MOMOLOGY at check out to receive a 10% discount.  References: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crown-act-california-becomes-first-state-to-ban-discrimination-against-natural-hair/ https://www.thecrownact.com/research https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/26505328?mag=how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue&seq=7#metadata_info_tab_contents https://prospect.org/article/black-beautiful-hair-still-political https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/73b5/71153398d414a50f9f7649f11c9ffa627af8.pdf   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Season 2 | Episode 21: Midwifery  Every August, U.S. Breastfeeding Committee marks this as National Breastfeeding Month. The World Health Organization (W.H.O) encourages breastfeeding for at least 6 months, with numerous benefits to the growth and development of you child. Specifically, in the last week of August, black mothers celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week. Why do back moms need a week to celebrate aside from the masses, you ask? Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. The most recent CDC data show that 75% of white women have ever breastfed versus 58.9% of black women. The fact that racial disparity in initiation and even bigger one for duration has lingered for so long is reason enough to take 7 days to focus on the issue. We will dive into these factors with our guest Momologist, LaQuita Brazile.   Mahogany Mom of the Week: Kim Coombs is a mom of 3 girls homeschools and is a full time real estate agent.  Kim also a big advocate of breast feeding and sharing her birth story to help other moms Guest Momologist: LaQuita Brazile Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifelaquitabrazile/ Website: https://laquitabrazile.onuniverse.com/   Podcast Partner: If you are looking for STEM activities for your 5 and up afterschool or on the weekends look no further than HAK Electronics.  Located near Downtown Dallas and Fairpark, HAK makes STEM learning cool and affordable. Check out their classes at https://www.hakelectronics.com/ and use the MOMOLOGY at check out to receive a 10% discount.  Reference: http://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/why-we-need-black-breastfeeding-week/ https://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/ https://laquitabrazile.onuniverse.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ymUmobH9f2sapydhUQqf4WRnUG1w51eJCe08TpPnKmvSNerG_XT7-sEo   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Season 2, Episode 20: Help Somebody Cross Topic: If you watched the 2019 BET Awards you heard Tyler’s inspiring speech about how certain people’s influence and seat at the table helped him so he could help somebody cross.  He said “When I built my studio, I built it in a neighborhood that is one of the poorest black neighborhoods in Atlanta so that young black kids could see that a black man did that and they can do it too. I was trying to help somebody cross.”  Let’s discuss how and why this speech is so moving, and its relevance in our motherhood and personal/professional journey. Mahogany Mom of the Week: Aliah Henry is the Principal of The Henry Group and she is passionate on the issues of Homelessness, Education and Women & Children.  Podcast Partner: If you are looking for STEM activities for your 5 and up afterschool or on the weekends look no further than HAK Electronics.  Located near Downtown Dallas and Fairpark, HAK makes STEM learning cool and affordable. Check out their classes at https://www.hakelectronics.com/ and use the MOMOLOGY at check out to receive a 10% discount.  Resources: https://folorunsoalakija.com/about-me/ In Helping Others, You Help Yourself: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself The Psychological Perspectives on Helping Others: https://www.psychologynoteshq.com/helping-others/ Tyler Perry's Master Class:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky3Ha045-_A   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Topic: “One of the greatest tragedies in life is to lose your own sense of self and accept the version of you that is expected by everyone else.” As someone who suffer(s) from Postpartum Depression, there’s the mask that everyone is fine, everything should be fine. We create versions of portray to the outside world, when deep down, we are suffering. We act out of character. We are tired. Hopeless. Overwhelmed. Moody. And we can’t quite put our finger on why we act this way. Today we are exploring postpartum depression as an African American mom. Marvelous Mahogany Mom of the Week: Azure Saunders Dillion. A mom of a young son, she is an advocate for all things mental health, and is working with the community in bringing mental health awareness as well as brick/mortal structures to the southern Dallas area. Symptoms: Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, or overwhelmed Crying more often than usual or for no apparent reason Worrying or feeling overly anxious Feeling moody, irritable, or restless Oversleeping, or being unable to sleep even when her baby is asleep Having trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions Experiencing anger or rage Losing interest in activities that are usually enjoyable Suffering from physical aches and pains, including frequent headaches, stomach problems, and muscle pain Eating too little or too much Withdrawing from or avoiding friends and family Having trouble bonding or forming an emotional attachment with her baby Persistently doubting her ability to care for her baby Thinking about harming herself or her baby. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/   Resources https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml https://medium.com/s/story/postpartum-depression-in-black-women-is-a-silent-epidemic-627066 https://www.bwhi.org/2018/04/20/postpartum-depression-while-black/ https://www.self.com/story/11-postpartum-depression-facts-all-moms-to-be-need-to-know https://www.workingmother.com/black-moms-postpartum-mental-health-crisis

Topic: Did you know African Americans make up more than 40% of the homeless population?! Nearly half of homeless are families with children. Specifically in the Dallas and surrounding counties, these numbers are growing, even in cities that previously sighted no homeless populations. While cities boast of resources to assist providing shelters, the tone of ‘our neighbors’ are vastly different than what we see and hear. The challenge to overcome the odds is an uphill battle. Some survive, some don’t.  Today, we want the challenges and inspiration behind this topic, homeless to entrepreneur, with our guest momologist, Chef Sonya Dorsey.   Guest Momologist: Chef Dorsey is the Executive Chef and Lead Chef Instructor for the new CitySquare Café located in the Opportunity Center on Malcolm X Blvd.Chef Dorsey found herself and her four children in an abusive relationship in Louisiana. Like so many women in that situation, she didn’t have the support network to transition safely into a new life. IG: @definitelydorsey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definitelydorseyeventplanners/   Marvelous Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Tesha.  She is the co-manager of Mini Farmers Market Buying Club whose mission is to provide wholesome fruits & vegetables at a reasonable price for the community.  In many areas that are food deserts, Tesha is taking the bull by the horns to help others. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Topic: Navigating our marriages/partnerships when our spouses are battling terminal diseases   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Topic: Our communities of moms feel as if they have to suck it up and push through regardless of being overwhelmed and over work with no breaks in between. In previous episode we’ve discussed the idea of “supermoms” “independent wives”, etc.  In this episode we will chat about what we have learned through podcasting and experiences that help us Release, Reconnect, and Rejuvenate in our motherhood journey. Guest Momologist: Allyson Nick is a novel entrepreneur.  She received her Bachelors in Animal Science at Tarleton State University in 2012 and had the dream of being a veterinarian.  That changed when she had her ‘ah-ha’ moment in 2015. Since then she has gotten married, had 2 kids, and started and stopped a couple of side hustles. That is until she chooses to truly surrender to God and start her mommy community, Mommy’s Making Moves. MMM is like your mom BFF, understanding everything you go through postpartum! In addition to the community, Allyson also created For Moms podcast, which is dedicated to discussing all things involving mommyhood, faith, and business because we know our moms juggle it all in life. website: https://linktr.ee/chasingfearless Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahogany-momology/

Topic: The idea of being a mother and facing motherhood brings on varied emotions. What about when your child is identified as having special needs? In today’s episode, we are exploring the perspective of a mom and her daughter who has special needs on their journey during childhood and into adulthood with our guest, Lillian Flakes. Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Lynn is a member of the Mommy Moves tribe and wears many hats in working on the hubspace for mothers. Guest Momologist: Lillian Flakes   Lillian is a geophysicist and the proud mom of two girls, the youngest with Down syndrome. Her youngest daughter had a heart defect and other health issues that required 92 days of hospitalization her first year of life. Lillian is a natural problem solver and understands the challenges every caregiver can face with the overwhelming tasks of managing hospitalizations, numerous doctor appointments, medications, insurance claims along with balancing the care of family. As a key component of her blog, Beyond the Waiting Room, she provides a peek into her personal challenges along with resources, tools, new technology and inspiration. In addition, she often speaks to groups in the medical field about CARE (Compassion, Action, Respect and Education) the cornerstone of treatment for all patients.   Website: https://beyondthewaitingroom.com/ Resources: https://beyondthewaitingroom.com/mom-shares-5-myths-about-down-syndrome/ https://beyondthewaitingroom.com/how-to-choose-summer-camps-for-special-needs-children/ https://hechingerreport.org/special-educations-hidden-racial-gap/ https://www.blackenterprise.com/racism-reaches-special-education/ Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com

Topic: In prior episodes, we’ve discussed Free-Range Parenting. There are other styles including Helicopters, Tiger Moms and the like. Today we will be discussing Snowplow parenting. From the cited Today’s Parent website, this is a fairly newer ‘parenting technique’ that has caused controversy regarding its practice. They want to remove any pain or difficulties from their children’s paths so that their kids can succeed. Should we (as parents) be removing obstacles for own children? Why/not? Is the snowplowing style a reflection of current parents own upbringing? What has changed? Momologist of the Week: Antonia Michaela.  She is the creator of Mommy Matters,  which connects moms with various resources, tools & events. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com   Resources: Are You A Snowplow Parent? | The View (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t-jj3-R86o Snowplow parenting: What to know about the controversial technique https://www.todaysparent.com/blogs/snowplow-parenting-the-latest-controversial-technique/ Snow Plow Parents Are A Thing – Could You Be One? https://filterfreeparents.com/snow-plow-parents-are-a-thing-could-you-be-one/ Snowplow is the latest controversial parenting trend! Here's what it is https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/teen/snowplow-is-the-latest-controversial-parenting-trend-heres-what-it-is/articleshow/68533467.cms Forget the Helicopter: Are You a Snow Plow or Lawn Mower Parent? http://redtri.com/what-is-snowplough-parenting/ The Baumrind Theory of Parenting Styles https://howtoadult.com/baumrind-theory-parenting-styles-6147.html  

Topic: As parents, we constantly want the best educational foundation for our children. This playing field is not always leveled equally for African American children.. Various factors such as socioeconomic status, demographics, and naivete affect positive projection for our children. Let’s not forget the staggering gaps in educational advancement between black and white children, even when we are the ‘right school district’. We are discussing what it means to have a diverse educational experience and improvement of cultural competency for black children in schools with our guest Mia Mbroh.     Episode Sponsor: HAK Electronics Summer is almost here and moms have you figured out your little one’s summer camp plans? If you are in the DFW Area check out HAK Electronics.  HAK is black owned and simplifying STEM for all ages.  Throughout the year they have an amazing office location that helps kids see that STEM is in fashion, sports, and more.  This year’s summer camps will feature themes on exploring robotics, virtual reality, 3D printing, and more! They are offering $100 off before May 1st and you also ask to stop by for a free first class on Saturday or Sunday.  Mention “Mom”  for your discount code.   Website - https://www.hakelectronics.com/ Email: HARRY@HAKELECTRONICS.COM Discount Code: Mom (Save $100.00 on Summer Camp) expires May 1, 2019   Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Tiana. She is a Family|Motherhood|Lifestyle Blogger, Wife, and Stay at Home Mother of Two Guest Momologist: Mia Mbroh Mia Mbroh is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor with over 25 years experience in the fields of education, counseling, parenting education and family/community reconciliation and restoration. She holds a graduate degree in family counseling and certification in mediation. She is a graduate of Plano Leadership Class 22, a former board member of Plano Youth Leadership and the Diversity Board of Plano Independent School District. Mia presently sits on the board of Plano Prime and on the Advisory Board for Christian Parenting through the Denison forum. Mia spent 10 years in parent education with Practical Parent Education of Collin County.Mia’s appreciation for learning and teaching has allowed her a rich and meaningful career in a myriad of areas dealing with social and emotional health.  She has provided community education on local and national platforms. Mia is married to Tony and they are the parents of two young adult children.   Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com  

As moms, we strive to create a ‘mom village’, that supportive community of neighbors and friends to occasional cry with, vent, and assist with children when you're in a pinch....We ask, need and yearn for it, with arms wide open. Sometimes, the arms feel heavy from waiting so long, and so we retreat. Maybe, it’s too abundant that we treat because it’s too much to sort out (maybe?). It takes a village to raise a child, and it cannot be done alone.  That moment of vulnerability ...Is it me? Am I stuck up? Am I too proud? Am I not a village to others but yet, desire my own? More questions than answers to sort and process. What does your village look like? Do we have high expectations for them? Mahogany Mom of the Week:  Tremain Alisa Mishoe.  She is a Vegan Homeschool mom, book lover and writer. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com   References: Berry, Beth In the absence of ‘the village,’ mothers struggle most. Motherly. https://www.mother.ly/life/in-the-absence-of-the-village-mothers-struggle-most?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3 Miranda, J. (2016) When You're the Mom With No Village. Mom.me https://mom.me/baby/31807-moms-without-village/