Mocha Mamas

This episode is packed with everything from tips and resources for parents to Rosa Parks wasn't an old lady to cultural appropriation. Join us for a conversation about Black History Month! Links from the episode: Kristie's Cash App: $kristiemcc Books (Affiliate): Heart and Soul: The Story of Americans and African Americans Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? Video: Notable Figures in Black History Documentary: Who Killed Malcolm X? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for a mixed bag of candid conversation with your hosts of Mocha Mamas. We start off by talking about riots and insurrection and end with addressing American Christianity and partisanship. Take a listen and let us know what you think!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today the Mocha Mamas are talking about Black Santa and why we love him. Tune in to this lighthearted episode to find out why we think Black Santa is important not just for Black children but for all children! 

Today on Mocha Mamas we are talking about allyship,  what it means to be an ally, and how white women can best support Black women and other people of color in the fight against racism. Mocha Mamas co-host, Kristie, opens up with what she needs and wants to see from white allies, and our guest, Sarah, shares parts of her journey with being an ally. 

We took a little bit of an unplanned break and we are telling you why in today's episode. Join us for a candid conversation about church and the current political climate, as we share our struggles with wondering if we got it wrong. 

The Mocha Mamas are discussing their raw emotions upon hearing about the horrific killing of Daniel Prude which then leads to discussing a commonly asked question "should I call the police on Black people". Inez & Kristie share their personal rule of thumb on this issue. One of them gets a little bit fired up but they manage to bring it back around to one key takeaway: take a step back and check your bias because many times people call the police in situations where calling the police is not warranted and sometimes it can be deadly.  Do you think our stance is unfair? We know! This is why we believe in fighting for justice and accountability in the "justice" system.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Mocha Mamas hosts are back for season 2!! Join us as we catch up and discuss the recent passing of Black Panther actor, Chadwick Boseman. We discuss our feelings on the loss of a hero and role model for our Black sons and why it is such a loss for the Black community and people of color. #WakandaForever

In today’s episode, a special guest shares some of his daily positive affirmations and Mocha Mamas host, Inez Bayardo, talks about the importance of affirming out Black and brown children daily! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for a candid conversation about the racial disparities in U.S. public schools. Mocha Mamas host, Inez and guest co-host, Tamika Thomas, talk about some of the shocking realities for Black students in the public education system. Tamika is a seasoned educator and mom of 8 who is well acquainted with the system and how parents can advocate for their children, as well as how teachers can make a difference.  This episode is a must-listen! 

Today's conversation is one like no other we've had. We talk to a white public school teacher (yes, our first white guest!) about the lack of diversity in public schools. Jennifer Purcell talks very openly about her experiences at different schools and the lack of resources and support the schools in a more ethnically diverse area had. She discusses challenges of being a white teacher working with parents that speak another language and some of the cultural differences she's had to learn. We really appreciate Jen's openness to talk about this subject and we love something that she said, "it only takes one or two people to make a change". Join us next week as we continue to talk about the public schools with another guest, focusing on the racial disparities.

Mocha Mamas host Inez and guest, Julian Newman CEO of Culture Creative, continue the conversation about Ahmaud Arbery, racism in America and six actions of invalidation. Inez and Julian also discuss practical ways for white people who want to join the cause of fighting racism which includes learning, listening and resisting the need to lead. Follow Julian Newman Suggested Reading: Contains affiliate links. Stay Woke Native by Kaitlin Curtice Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt Yellow by Frank Wu Lament for Ahmaud: The Day My Daddy Screamed by Julian Newman Suggested Documentary: Many Rivers to Cross

Today, we have a bonus episode for you! This is a conversation that happened in between recording our two part series on Ahmaud Arbery. Our Mocha Mamas guest, Julian Newman, shares about the third place where two truths exist, the suffering and the hope of working together in unity to create something beautiful. It is a beautiful and powerful message. We hope you enjoy!

The world was recently taken by storm when a video leaked of 25 year old Ahmaud Arbery being chased down and killed by two men (a third was filming). There was a collective outrage that this could even happen in the United States of America and that this took place over two months ago, with no arrests at the time. Mocha Mamas host, Inez, has a conversation with guest host, Julian Newman, to discuss the differences between how people have responded to this particular story vs. how they respond to the countless times we have seen similar stories before. We discuss the gut-wrenching video by This is Us actor Sterling K. Brown and how there is a third place - a necessary perspective for attaining healing and reaching racial unity. Julian shares his perspective as a Black man and Inez shares hers as a mom of a "future Black man". Join the conversation!

In today's episode of Mocha Mamas, Inez & Kristie discuss the harsh reality of how coronavirus has impacted the Black community at disproportionate rates. The statistics put out by the CDC are alarming and we are talking about the contributing factors to why Black Americans are contracting they virus and dying of it in disproportionate numbers. This is a must listen!  Related articles:  The Brother Killer Covid-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups Cases in the U.S. | CDC Hospitalization Rates and Characteristics in Patients  Join us in the Mocha Mamas Facebook group for more discussion! 

Today, the Mocha Mamas hosts are going on Rachel Hollis after the most recent controversy of her plagiarism. Inez & Kristie discuss everything from how Rachel displayed poor leadership in how she blamed her team, the missed opportunity to elevate Black women’s voices, privilege, white centeredness and how why she shouldn’t have posted that quote to begin with, even with correct attribution. Take a listen and let us know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we talk about the controversial subject of coronavirus protesters and how it is a perfect example of white privilege and hypocrisy in our nations. Our Mocha Mamas hosts are challenging you to take a step back and examine your own biases, with a clear call to speak out and be anti-racist.

In this episode, we are talking about how social distancing, isolation and quarantine can affect our mental health with special guest, Jenny Bayardo-Flores, who works for public mental health at the state level in California. Jenny gives some practical tips on how we can be caring for our own mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as what we can do to help others - including how to ease the minds of our children! Jenny gives two great resources in this episode, check them out below! IDONTMIND Mental Health America Connect with Jenny on Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for a conversation about coronavirus and how social distancing, isolation & quarantine have changed our way of life as we knew it. The Mocha Mamas hosts discuss some of the positive outcomes as well as the downfalls. Join the conversation by joining our Mocha Mamas Facebook group! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Mocha Mamas, your hosts discuss the importance of staying woke to racism during coronavirus and the potential outcomes and pitfalls, if we do not. While it may seem insensitive, possibly even insensitive to focus on racism at a time like this, a pandemic is actually the perfect storm for racism xenophobia. Listen and find out more! Article Referenced: How to Cure the Virus of Racism by Julian Newman. Join our Mocha Mamas Facebook Group!

In this episode, Mocha Mamas hosts finish up the conversation about gender inequality with some facts and discussion about the disparities of women in leadership positions - we cover government, healthcare, corporations, church and education. Come and continue the conversation with us on this topic and others in our Mocha Mamas Facebook group. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for a conversation about gender inequality. We will discuss what gender equality is. We also review some facts about pay disparities and domestic partner violence and share our thoughts and reactions to those facts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Co-Host, Kristie, gets real with us on what it’s like to raise black daughters today and how ALL of us can help young Black girls grow up to be confident women who love themselves and embrace their beauty, talent and everything that makes them amazing. You do not want to miss this candid episode about Black women, racism, sexism and other disparities they face. Make sure you join the Mocha Mamas Facebook group to continue this conversation! Kristie's Instagram Kristie's Facebook Kristie's YouTube channel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we talk with racism, diversity & inclusion expert, Julian Newman of Culture Creative. Julian covers the basics of racism from the clinical definition to what it means to be anti-racist and whether or not reverse racism exists. Julian also gives some great advice to parents on how to raise children that are anti-racist. This is a must listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you heard of microaggression? Listen to the Mocha Mamas hosts explain what microaggression is, how they have been personally affected by it and how we can stop these insensitive, biased and hurtful (albeit generally unintentional) comments and behaviors. 

In this episode, Mocha Mamas hosts discuss the phrase "color blind" and how this type of ideology is problematic in fighting systemic racism and prevents us from truly being anti-racist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Mocha Mamas, Inez and Kristie discuss how a lack of representation affected them as young girls and why representation matters - from books to tv to career professionals - it’s important for kids to see themselves because it opens possibilities. The hosts also talk about a viral video that left them both more than a little heated and they share what white parents can do to avoid this type of situation.

The is the second introductory episode of Mocha Mamas (make sure you go back and listen to episode 1 if you missed it!). In this episode, Kristie interviews the host and creator of Mocha Mamas, Inez. Inez talks about her background, growing up as a third generation Mexican American in Northern California. She also talks about her adorable son and why she wanted to start this podcast. Ultimately, her desire is to offer a place that is safe for any person of any background to engage in the conversation of race, culture, justice & social change. She has a desire to gather moms (and dads!) together that are willing to do the work of raising kids that will stop perpetuating racism. You can connect with Inez on Instagram or Facebook Find the books Inez recommends at the end of the episode, and more, through her Amazon storefront.

In this introductory episode of Mocha Mamas, we chat with our show co-host Kristie. Kristie is a wife, mom of 3 and motivated entrepreneur. In this episode, we also learn that Kristie is a daughter of a pastor and that her upbringing was in predominantly black circles, especially in her earlier years, which differs from how her children are growing up now. Kristie shares her heart for bringing people together in the conversation of race and culture. Kristie’s perspective as an African American woman, raising African American children in today’s racial climate is much needed and we know you will get so much from her voice at Mocha Mamas. You can connect with Kristie on Instagram, check out her YouTube channel or visit her blog!

Mocha Mamas is a candid conversation about race, culture, justice & social change. The conversation starts soon! Find out more at mochamamas.com.