Moms Changing the World

Here's to Health in the New Year! What steps are you taking to nurture yourself in 2025? Today's guest has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you fill your days with self care routines that will nurture and comfort you.Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master's in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! Dr. Shivani Gupta has practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and her approach is to show you the tools in your toolkit, so you can reach for them every time you need them. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.I have been trying out the Tumeric capsule Inflammation Relief from Fusion Formulas for a few months now and feel the benefits in pain relief! Dr. Shivani has offered you 15% your first order if you use the coupon code MOMSCTW. Go to www.Shivanigupta.com or www.FusionFormulas.com for more.Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Moms Changing the World turns 4 years this month! To celebrate, our episode today is with children's book author, among many other things, Monique Aiken. If you have been a long time listener, you know that I LOVE to highlight my favorite children's books and their authors.Monique Aiken is a first-generation Jamaican American and a strategy consultant, entrepreneur, and podcast host. She lives in a 100-plus year old house in New Jersey with her husband and son—the original "Cutie Patootie" who inspired the book. Her first children's book, a love letter to her son (and all children), was published in January 2024.She has a rich background in traditional finance, in New York, London and Houston and after that Monique has focused her energies on advancing the global impact economy with the Clinton Global Initiative, Mission Investors Exchange, where she led Programs focused on Foundations to begin or deepen their practice of impact investing and working with Tideline, a boutique strategy consultancy for Impact Investing. She's currently an Managing DIrector at the Investment Integration Project.She is also the creator and host of MJN's podcast “Into the Record”. She is co-founder of the ReStarter Fund, an economic and climate justice initiative aiming to be a small business lifeline in these challenging times of polycrisis.Monique holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a B.Sc. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where she studied Spanish and Portuguese.If you were close to NYC during NYC Climate Week, on Sunday 9/22/24, Monique's nonprofit collective, Make Justice Normal hosted a family-friendly “streetfair for good” in Queens, NY which uses social practice art to inspire climate action. Interested folks can learn more about it here.Books mentioned:- Ron's Big Mission here- Mae Among the Stars here- Yes No here- Our Skin here- Always Anjali here- Just Ask here- Social Justice Investor here- Change the World Before Bedtime hereMonique's links:Into the Record podcast hereStreet Works Earth 9/22 hereIllustrator Amanda's links:- Khalida and the Beautiful song and other books here- Pet portrait work here Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Renisher is a licensed multi-cultural psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey, she is a seasoned therapist with over twelve years of clinical experience. Renisher is the founder and creator of her private practice Renisher Roberts Psychotherapy. She is a relationship and emotional wellness therapist, who specializes in Couples Therapy, and treating the symptoms of mood disorders including depression, and anxiety. Renisher works with adults and is passionate about helping empower, encourage and inspire women. She enjoys traveling and immersing herself into different cultures, during her spare time Renisher resides in New York City with her Family.Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Olympics are in full swing and this week's guest lives in Paris- the city of Love!We just finished an incredible week of Chaos to Connection 2 Parenting Summit. Check out how you can get ongoing access to the dozens of interviews with parenting experts, including myself.A new episode of MCTW celebrates a Filapino-American mom's transition to Paris during the early pandemic years with her family... before the Olympics fun that they are blessed to be enjoying by the time this airs.Joanne Randolph is an Adult Nurse Practitioner with a Master's in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco, and a certified LifeForce Energy® Healing teacher and practitioner. Her nursing career spans nephrology, gastroenterology, asthma/allergy, and care for adults with intellectual disabilities, providing her with extensive knowledge of physical health.Joanne's exploration of non-physical healing began in her 20s when she discovered meditation, which helped her heal childhood wounds. Later, while experiencing postpartum depression and a miscarriage, she found energy healing, which deepened her understanding of emotions, thoughts, and spirituality.Now based in Paris with her family, Joanne aims to guide others on their inner journeys through energy healing. She is also writing a memoir about overcoming postpartum depression.You can learn more about Joanne and schedule an energy healing session at joannerandolph.com or read her writings on Medium at https://medium.com/@joanneguerrerorandolph.Website: JoanneRandolph.comEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Lenora Edwards is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech. Since obtaining her CCC's in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator. Lenora loves to teach and educate others so if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Better Speech is an online speech therapy company that has been providing professional, affordable and convenient speech therapy services for more than a decade.Website- www.Betterspeech.comEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

We are back and excited to hit 10,000 dowloads this week! Thanks to eveyone who has listened, liked, shared and reviewed. Now its your turn- drop a review about your favorite episode, topic, guest or part of Moms Changing the World! Today's guest, Kim Gross, is the founder/creator of the 5-Step Power Pathway. She helps people pleasers and perfectionists who have spent a lifetime of perpetual suffering because they have identified with these patterns. She helps guide clients on a journey of self-healing so that they can have more meaningful connections and have the courage to create the life they desire. As a recovering codependent, she helps people to go from perfectionism and people pleasing to powerful. She spent a lifetime pleasing and perfecting and all the while losing herself in the roles that she played. It is her passion and desire to help others to create real and meaningful relationships and create the inner power to "Dare Greatly" as they create the life they desire. Kim is the host of the popular podcast “Masks Off” and is a champion for helping people find out exactly who they are behind the masks they wear. She helps people awaken themselves by guiding them to undo patterns, stop living for others, shift their mindset and start healing.Website- www.kimgrosscoaching.comEmail- kim@kimgrosscoaching.comLink to free quiz- www.kimgrosscoaching.comHere are the links to her social media and her podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgross24Masks Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masksoffcommunity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.gross.104Facebook Masks Off Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunityMasks Off email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.comYouTube:YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9QSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Et9BMqdFriIQ9bUxcfQegApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masks-off/id1513846583Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/masksoffEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Brought to you by host and parent coach, Ekua Walker, NP who specializes in helping moms use strategies and solutions for calming the chaos with children in their toughest moments. Set up an exploration call to begin your transformation today. I want to talk to you!Todays guest, Genie Love had been trying to figure out how to stay focused and attentive, how to decrease procrastination, how to manage “to do” lists that were overwhelming, and generally how to get thingsdone her entire adult life. She knows firsthand what it's like to overcome the overwhelm and disorganized mess and is excited about what she brings to the neurodiversity movement!She has 20 years of experience teaching Special Education high school students and has a business coaching adults who struggle with executive functions. Genie is also the mother of a 9 year old who was only recently diagnosed with ADHD and has a lot to share about the experiences of raising a strong-willed and fiercely independent girl. Reach her at genie@genielove.coachEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Coming up in December is 12 Days to a Happier Holidays with my friend Lara Dawn. Stay connected on www.BeCalmParenting.com for dates and info coming soon. Today, I am proud to share part 2 of my first mother- daughter team interiew with Lorraine and Ashley Taylor, authors of the new book "Where Are You From?". Lorraine Taylor, is a speaker, a coach, an educator, a mother, a life-long learner, a traveler, an author, a Culturally Blended Person, a vlogger, and a podcaster, a collaborator, a leader, a community founder, and a person of purpose and vision. She is the Managing and Visionary Director of the DO!brandYOU Membership Community and the BE!brandYOU Learning Community. She has presented workshops at conferences in Russia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, New Zealand and Malaysia which have led to opportunities to travel, speak and connect with local people around the world.Daughter Ashley Taylor, grew up in Dubai in the U.A.E and is a dual citizen of the U.S.A and New Zealand. This blend created the binding of what Ashley and Lorraine have coined as a Culturally Blended Person. She moved to New Zealand for schooling when she was nine to settle into one of her countries of citizenship. After high school she moved to Auckland and then to Wellington until taking up the opportunity to live and work in Whistler, Canada. After a ten month life changing experience on the ski slopes and amongst people from all over the world she moved back to New Zealand to begin Air Traffic Control training.Their book Culturally Blended People came out October 2022 and you'll want to grab a copy of your own.Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Register now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!.Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum.Today, I am proud to share my first mother- daughter team interiew with Lorraine and Ashley Taylor, authors of the new book "Where Are You From?". Lorraine Taylor, is a speaker, a coach, an educator, a mother, a life-long learner, a traveler, an author, a Culturally Blended Person, a vlogger, and a podcaster, a collaborator, a leader, a community founder, and a person of purpose and vision. She is the Managing and Visionary Director of the DO!brandYOU Membership Community and the BE!brandYOU Learning Community. She has presented workshops at conferences in Russia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, New Zealand and Malaysia which have led to opportunities to travel, speak and connect with local people around the world.Daughter Ashley Taylor, grew up in Dubai in the U.A.E and is a dual citizen of the U.S.A and New Zealand. This blend created the binding of what Ashley and Lorraine have coined as a Culturally Blended Person. She moved to New Zealand for schooling when she was nine to settle into one of her countries of citizenship. After high school she moved to Auckland and then to Wellington until taking up the opportunity to live and work in Whistler, Canada. After a ten month life changing experience on the ski slopes and amongst people from all over the world she moved back to New Zealand to begin Air Traffic Control training.Their book Culturally Blended People came out October 2022 and you'll want to grab a copy of your own.Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Register now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!.Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum.Children's author, Jennifer Kurani is author of A Big Birthday Hug and The Great Adventure and Feeling Special. She was born and raised in New York, and spent her childhood always using her imagination. As an adult, she worked at Scholastic in children's publishing, edited creative writing essays, and developed web content for parents and students. She lives in New York City with her husband, two loving children and her dog. She believes in spreading the love. Jennifer comes to us by way of Nisha Melvani EP 49.  " Your speed doesn't matter, forward is forward." - Turtle from A Big Birthday Hug - Jennifer KuraniConnect with Jennifer Kurani at:www.facebook.com/JennKurani/www.twitter.com/jenny_kuraniwww.instagram.com/jenniferkuraniEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Register now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!.Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum.We are back with another fun episode that will put a smile on your face and laugh in your spirit! I had so much fun interviewing Cat and Nat awhile back that I am glad to share it with you now as we start summer.CATHERINE BELKNAP and NATALIE TELFER have been friends since they were teens but grew closer with motherhood when they chose to confide in each other about the more taboo topics of parenting. It wasn't long after that when they decided to bring the conversation online in hopes of helping other moms feel less isolated. Their rapidly exploding community of like-minded moms tune in every day to watch them rewrite the paradigm of “the perfect mom.” When they felt there was no safe space for moms to be themselves, no confidante to turn to without losing prized relationship-. Cat & Nat decided to change this. With seven children between them, the duo has been through it all, and in Mom Secrets (released 3/29/22)—the follow-up to their nationally bestselling Mom Truths—they've invited the legion of moms who love them to share their own darkest parenting secrets, and use those to kick off their own stories, going deeper about big topics like guilt, balancing career with motherhood, and body image. Mom Secrets cover confessions such as:Being a single parent without friendsFantasizing about running awayWhat to do when kids take parents' "toys" to schooland much more...Check out clips from their appearances on The Today Show, GMA Strahan & Sara ‘Momfessions', TIDE pods commercial, and others.CAT & NAT'S MOM SECRETS: Coffee-Fueled Confessions from the Mom Trenchesby Catherine Belknap & Natalie TelferPraise for Cat and Nat's Mom Truths: “What do new mothers need the most? Sleep, for one. But after sleep, they need good friends, people to let them know they aren't alone in this strange new world they are navigating. Enter Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer ... Their new book is funny, honest, and encouraging.” —New York Post“Accept the chaos, embrace the mom bod and stress less about germs, among other things. That's courtesy of Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer, friends from high school who reconnected as first-time mothers. Parenting books left them feeling like they already blew it, the writers said, so they looked elsewhere for affirmation.”  —Wall Street JournalA Random House Trade PaperbackCat & Nat - YouTubeEkua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Register now for ADHD Toolbox summit October 10-13 to hear myself and almost 30 other speakers support you and your child with Executive Functioning...getting things done!.Also hear my session for the Autism Parenting Summit Oct 13-16 for free where I speak about BE CALM applications to parents of children on the Autism Spectrum.We finish up the second half of the wonderful interview with Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne. She is a veteran tech leader with 15 years of experience in product management and innovation, launching consumer electronic products globally. Currently Director of Product Management at Yahoo where she leads Yahoo Social and Community Product Initiatives with Yahoo Finance, Sport, News and Home. Prior to Yahoo, she worked at Amazon, Roku, Intel and McAfee where she led a variety of product initiatives in the areas of streaming, Ads monetization, Identity / Security and Connected Devices. Her deepest passion is taking an idea from conception to launch and positively impacting the lives of consumers around the world with the products she launched.Outside of work, Marie-Ange has been actively involved in the community to promote education, mentorship and technology within various non-profits organizations. Over the past two decade, she was part of the board or leadership team of several non-profit organizations to provide strategic operational advice. She is currently a founding member of Round and board member of UPWARD which aims to increase the representation of women in leadership and C-suite positions. She has also been involved with WIN (Women at Intel Network) and worked closely with NASA, Techbridge and Girls for Change in mentorship, training and coaching activities to encourage women and minorities to excel academically. Finally, she has been part of TAN (The African Network) leadership team to promote entrepreneurship in people of African descent.Marie-Ange holds a Master and PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of California-Berkeley with research expertise on advanced process engineering of MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems). She enjoys spending time with her husband and beautiful children (Zoey 7 years old and Ian 5 years old).Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

My next summit appearance will be on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn.  My guest this week is Dr. Marie-Ange Eyoum Tagne who is a veteran tech leader with 15 years of experience in product management and innovation, launching consumer electronic products globally. She is currently Director of Product Management at Yahoo where she leads Yahoo Social and Community Product Initiatives with Yahoo Finance, Sport, News and Home. Prior to Yahoo, she worked at Amazon, Roku, Intel and McAfee where she led a variety of product initiatives in the areas of streaming, Ads monetization, Identity / Security and Connected Devices. Her deepest passion is taking an idea from conception to launch and positively impacting the lives of consumers around the world with the products she launched.Outside of work, Marie-Ange has been actively involved in the community to promote education, mentorship and technology within various non-profits organizations. Over the past two decade, she was part of the board or leadership team of several non-profit organizations to provide strategic operational advice. She is currently a founding member of Round and board member of UPWARD which aims to increase the representation of women in leadership and C-suite positions. She has also been involved with WIN (Women at Intel Network) and worked closely with NASA, Techbridge and Girls for Change in mentorship, training and coaching activities to encourage women and minorities to excel academically. Finally, she has been part of TAN (The African Network) leadership team to promote entrepreneurship in people of African descent.Marie-Ange holds a Master and PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of California-Berkeley with research expertise on advanced process engineering of MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems). She enjoys spending time with her husband and beautiful children (Zoey 7 years old and Ian 5 years old).Ekua Walker, NP- Host of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

My next summit appearance is on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th aiming to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn.  Listen to the rest of the inteview with Megan Gallagher PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed. She is a mum (mom), teacher and coach from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is a co-host of the Teachers Matter Podcast and Teachers Matter Bookclub as well as a presenter and writer. Megan has nearly 30 years experience working in education, including many years focusing on health education and wellbeing. She has worked with learners of a variety of ages, from early childhood to adult education. She is a self-confessed neuro-nerd, and uses what she learns about the brain and how it works to support children, their families and teachers to thrive. Megan belongs to a local theatrical group, teaches guitar, and hosts an online community to support teacher wellbeing. At home she enjoys gardening, playing card and board games and cooking.Host Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerYou can find Megan at:Ignite Your Spark Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/MegGallagher.IgniteYourSparkMegan Gallagher (PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed.)Ignite Your SparkEmail: meg@meggallagher.nzWeb: https://www.meggallagher.nz/Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/MegGallagher.IgniteYourSparkHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

My next summit appearance is on Love to Learn Summit Feb 27th aiming to make 2023 the year your teen Loves to Learn! I am teaming up with Jessyka Coulter of Ace Cookie Tutoring and over 20 other leaders to bring learning tools and tips your way in the virtual summit. Register here: Love to Learn.  Listen to the new episode with Megan Gallagher PG Dip Teaching, M.Ed. She is a mum (mom), teacher and coach from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is a co-host of the Teachers Matter Podcast and Teachers Matter Bookclub as well as a presenter and writer. Megan has nearly 30 years experience working in education, including many years focusing on health education and wellbeing. She has worked with learners of a variety of ages, from early childhood to adult education. She is a self-confessed neuro-nerd, and uses what she learns about the brain and how it works to support children, their families and teachers to thrive. Megan belongs to a local theatrical group, teaches guitar, and hosts an online community to support teacher wellbeing. At home she enjoys gardening, playing card and board games and cooking.Host Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

You know I'm all about supporting and empowering mothers! That's why I jumped at the chance to join my friends, Lara Dawn and Sarah Nykoruk for their free virtual retreat, Putting Mama First.I'd like to let you in on a little secret: You have been gifted a complimentary ticket! You can grab your seat here. https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/EkuaAiring from November 7-9, 2022, this online virtual retreat is not your typical online summit!  This is an immersive experience. Like going to the spa to help you reconnect with self-love, and self-compassion and help you find more joy in life, and motherhood again. One of those incredible moms is today's Mom Changing the World guest.Veronica Hunter had a variety of experiences before kids - patented R&D scientist, chemistry teacher, Quality Assurance specialist, and IT project manager in the biotech industry. Yet, her experiences with her own 4 neurodiverse kids opened a new world of passion. Navigating the worlds of ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia she wanted to understand deeply what is going for kids, and more importantly how to support them. It took 4 years to put the picture together, and she helps other families smooth their road and save time, money, and frustration by quickly connecting them to the help they need to grow their happy and healthy family!She once saw a mom post on FaceBook, “My child was diagnosed with ADHD, what now?” When the answer from other parents was, “Start your research.” She knew we needed a better answer. So, she put together the virtual event ADHD - What Now? and seeing the response to the 20+ experts she had gathered, she saw just how many parents needed this big picture of options to streamline their progress.Now Veronica's the founder of ADHD- What Now? (www.whatnowADHD.com) and helps parents make their unique ADHD Action Plan for their child and then helps them dive deep into questions to support their unique neurodiverse kids.  Website: ADHD What Now (whatnowadhd.com)Facebook Group for Parents: Child with ADHD - What Now? | FacebookFacebook: Veronica Hunter - ADHD, What Now? | FacebookInstagram: InstagramPutting Mama First Summit: https://retreat.puttingmamafirst.com/EkuaHost Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Welcome to Season 5! We are kicking off the Season with not just one, but two summit opportunities coming up for you. It all starts with Putting Mama First from November 7-9, 2022, online virtual retreat.  You can grab your seat here. My session is on on the 9th, so mark your calendar. This immersive retreat will leave you feeling pampered and cared for as a mom nurturing your children.Then, my friends, Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, asked me to help them lead a life-changing, global event – the 11th Happily Family Online Parenting Conference November 10-14.If you've never experienced a Happily Family Conference then you are in for a treat (if you've been to one, then you already know what I'm talking about). You can get your FREE ticket in this email.Listen in to hear a Mom Changing the World from Season 4 return with her new book you won't want to miss. Anita Prendergast is The Good Mom Coach™ who works with busy parents to ditch the overwhelm and raise bullyproof kids. She believes that the key to good parenting is self-care and parents who make this a priority raise children who are more confident and compassionate.Anita has garnered the respect of the international massage therapy community to become President of the Massage In Schools Association™ U.S.A. division. She is a licensed massage therapist, certified relationship coach and founder of Village Academy for Families which teaches building healthy relationships using positive touch.Anita attended the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of South Carolina.In this conversation, Anita will talk about her new book “Confessions of the Good Mom” where you will learn about her four ways to practice self-care and make motherhood EASY. You will also learn how you can bullyproof kids by using the Massage in Schools Program™.You can find Anita at www.thegoodmom.orgHost Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Great news, I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-7, 2022. Also available anytime at best price now.What is TEFOS?Parents often say, "I just want my child to be happy and successful," but knowing how to help a neurodivergent child who is struggling can be baffling, especially if they resist help. I created TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit, for compassionate & proactive parents of children who struggle with the Executive Function Skills needed for school and life success. Three days to learn and be immersed in all things that will help you help your child to be their best for back to school just a few weeks away!This week's guest is Nisha Melvani, MS RD, cook book author and Blogger at Cooking for Peanuts who shares her delightful tips and recipes to bring out the flavor in vegetables. Show your kids the world of flavors that is out there without boarding a plane on this journey.Ethnically Indian and culturally Jamaican, raised by a "spam-loving" mother, Nisha came to love and appreciate all the benefits of fresh foods cooked with flavor that even your little "peanut" will love. We talk about making food look beautiful (because we eat first with our eyes!), mindful cooking and eating, jazzed up lentils chili, cornbread mug cake, teriyaki pulled jack fruit and more.  For more- www.CookingforPeanuts.comPractically Vegan cookbookHost Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8, 2022. Also available anytime after.Today's guest is leading the way in the Girls Empowerment space. With 20 years of experience in the coaching and personal growth space, Melody Pourmoradi is passionate about empowering women and girls across the globe. She has dedicated the last eight years of her life to her heart-centered business, GiRLiFE. In this passion led endeavor, she runs girls empowerment workshops and trains women worldwide to create profitable businesses centered around introducing young girls to their many superpowers.As an empowerment coach, Melody has supported thousands of women to live out their life purpose, to create careers that they love and to cultivate a life that lights them up from the inside out. Throughout her coaching journey, she has supported mothers and mothers-to-be to nurture relationships and families that are aligned with their values and belief systems.Melody is an award winning author and has written two books. Her children's book XOXO from a girl who gets it: Life notes for the young girl within teaches girls how to live a peaceful and happy life. In her newest book, Empowered Women Empower Girls: A Guide To Modeling Courage, Confidence + Self-Love For Our Next Generation, she teaches women that's the clearest path to raising empowered girls is by first looking in the mirror and doing the inner work necessary to nourish themselves first and foremost.Melody's Podcast is called “Empowering Her” and strives to bring education and awareness to women looking to elevate into the highest version of themselves. As an early voice in the female empowerment movement, she has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Today Show, Bella Magazine, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global and many others. Empowering Her with Melody Pourmoradi on Apple PodcastsMelody holds multiple professional coaching certifications from the ICF accredited Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching {IPEC}. She is an integrative nutrition coach certified at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition.10 Day Empow{her} Challenge: http://melodypourmoradi.com/empowherEmpowered Women Empower Girls Book: https://mybook.to/EmpoweringGirlsBookInstagram: Melodypourmoradi.com/instagramHost- Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupParent Coaching with Ekua- www.BeCalmParenting.comInstagram - BeCalmParenting (@becalm_parenting) • Instagram photos and videosLink to free gift - Learn The Proven, Holistic Framework To Turn Your Child's Behavior Challenges Into Opportunities (becalmparenting.org)Production Partner: Koby Blankson

Hit show This Is Us wrapped up six seasons of heart-felt family drama, love, laughs and tear-jerking moments with the Pearsons. We get to talk to teen version of young Jack, Tanner Long, about his experience filming the last two finale episodes of the show. His mother, Julie Long, gives us the "moms-eye view" of the whole experience.We are joined by This is Us YouTuber Quanna Stevens who helps us dig into these wonderful episodes. She critically reviews episodes on her channel Her Reel Review- check it out!PLUS...I am happy to announce that I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge.Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!Host- Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupParent Coaching with Ekua- www.BeCalmParenting.comInstagram - BeCalmParenting (@becalm_parenting) • Instagram photos and videosLink to free gift - Learn The Proven, Holistic Framework To Turn Your Child's Behavior Challenges Into Opportunities (becalmparenting.org)Production Partner: Koby Blankson

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!Let's have some fun in style with Amanda Goring. While summer is around the corner and we plan for a world that is opening up more and more every day, why not explore it with our families?Amanda Goring is a Luxury Travel Consultant and the CEO of Instyle travel. Instyle Travel offers clients a customized experience for luxury travel around the world. They offer premium retreats and mastermind services for Nurses and wellness entrepreneurs so that they can have a hassle free, opulent experience. Amanda Goring is a certified member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), Disney, Marriott, ACCOR hotels, Vacation builder certified with Inteletravel, along with a few others.For the Past couple of years, her company has worked to bring our clients' luxurious dream vacations, and access to exclusive 6- and 7-star locations and 5-star vendors. Amanda's love for retreats and masterminds came from her need to have explicit attention to detail and white glove service when traveling. Seeing that there was a lack of when it came to providing wellness entrepreneurs with exemplary travel services, Amanda decided to use her experience as a keen organized pharmacist to create a business that focused on the needs of those in health and wellness. To learn more about Amanda's services or book a call about your next retreat, contact us by sending your dm to the below links or you may also GET A QUOTE on our website at https://www.instyletravelllc.com/Our quest to manage our travel business and fulfill luxury vacation dreams and our Luxury Retreat services through our commitment to personalized, world class services has always been our mission.She is active on our Social Media Platforms. Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/amanda.goring.7Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/instyletravelbossbabe/Contact us by sending your dm to the above links or you may also GET A QUOTE on our love website @ https://www.instyletravelllc.com/Link to all our travel Episodes and experience is on our YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/LittleMissTravelersIt's a family travel channel that teaches and shows the amazing places you can visit with your families and also places and adventures you can do as family. Be sure to Subscribe while there. Thank you for supporting Amanda and her family!Host- Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupParent Coaching with Ekua- www.BeCalmParenting.comInstagram - BeCalmParenting (@becalm_parenting) • Instagram photos and videosProduction Partner: Koby Blankson

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!This week on the podcast, J.P. Miller is an award-winning author, aunty and spiritual mother to many young people, who shares a first-hand account of what it was like to be a student during integration. As a children's book author, she is the perfect guest to dive into our rich history and heritage of black Americans and people in the diaspora around the world. J. P. is a recipient of the 2016 Best Short Stories/Anthologies Award (African American Literary Award) and the 2021 Black Authors Matter Award (National Black Book Festival). She enjoys taking an active role in dispelling stereotypes and tearing down cultural barriers through books she's written in the Leaders Like Us series and Black Stories that Matter series.  We talk about rich topics including:How social identity is establishedAuthentic cultural representation in literatureWhat it was like to be a student during integration How dolls helped end segregationWhy black stories matterWebsite: Books - J. P. Miller, Author (authorjpmiller2020.com)Host- Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupParent Coaching with Ekua- www.BeCalmParenting.com Instagram - BeCalmParenting (@becalm_parenting) • Instagram photos and videosLink to free gift - Learn The Proven, Holistic Framework To Turn Your Child's Behavior Challenges Into Opportunities (becalmparenting.org)Production Partner: Koby Blankson

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!A fellow presenter on the Calming the ADHD Family Summit, Sarah is an outstanding and innovative educational coach and leader with over 20 years' experience and inspiring vision. She is a certified Master Neuro Coach based in Canada, a certified RRT tapping practitioner, the creator of the Accelerated Transformation Method, and the host of the Teaching Little Brains Podcast. With a Master of Education, and 20 years teaching experience, Sarah's greatest strength and passion is empowering parents and educators alike to create a culture of innovative, passion-led learning, in which everyone thrives.She loves supporting educators, students, and families in becoming confident, centered, connected, and conscious creators of lives they love, by helping them understand, embrace, hack and leverage their brain's natural tendency.You can find Sarah @teaching.little.brains - Podcast: https://teachinglittlebrains.buzzsprout.comFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeachingLittleBrains Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaching.little.brains/ Register: https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaHost- Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupProduction Partner: Koby Blankson

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!Meet Lara Dawn, an ambitious mother of two children with ADHD and fellow TEFOS speaker, an active certified elementary school teacher, a parenting coach and the founder of The ADHD Village and Calming the ADHD Family. We dig into her mom journey with special needs children, the power of changing our mindset and how to grow your personal village.If you want to know how to have a calm, confident, connected family, then Calming the ADHD Family- will deliver exactly that.Join Lara from March 21-28,2022 for FREE virtual event will provide brain hacks to help your child feel more connected to you, calm the energy in your family, and easy science-backed parenting strategies that will boost your confidence. I'll be joining Lara Dawn and 35+ ADHD experts – including doctors, therapists, and coaches – to discuss a range of issues, challenges, and strategies that will help parents make the best possible choice for their child, themselves, and their families. My presentation sharing BE CALM Parenting system is on March 23.Calming the ADHD Family airs online from March 21 - 28, 2022 with new speaker interviews released each day.Get all the details and grab your FREE front row seat here!Lara Dawn: Youtube   FB Group   www.theADHDvillage.com Ekua Walker, Peds NP, parent coach and C.E.O. - Chief Encouragement OfficerHost of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World Podcast groupRegister: https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaProduction Partner: Koby Blankson

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!Welcome to the conclusion of our first panel on MCTW discussing education and neurodiversity this season. Make sure to listen to part 1 for the full discussion.Amy Kay is a successful corporate leader, an empathetic coach and workshop facilitator, and a passionate mom of two twice-exceptional "tweens". Amy's corporate career has spanned a wide variety of roles in marketing and event management, employee engagement, and process optimization. She currently leads a team deploying data insights for a leading financial services company.Amy discovered her passion for career coaching mid-career after a journey to discover her life's work, and now uses this methodology to coach her own clients. Amy empowers her clients to recognize and own their unique gifts and talents so that they can discover a career that aligns with their potential and purpose. Her clients include high school and college students looking for direction early in their academic life, as well as fellow mid-careerists seeking to discover their own purpose.As a mom of two gifted sons with ADHD, Amy has an appreciation for the combination of strengths and challenges that make each child unique. Amy has been an advocate for her children in the educational system as they navigate the often-confusing system of diagnoses, IEPs, 504s, classroom accommodations and specialists, and now advises other parents as they begin their own journey. Pre-pandemic, she volunteered as an elementary school art instructor and is eager to return to the classroom.Amy holds a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Santa Clara University and is a certified YouMap coach. You can find her on LinkedIn as Amykay and she can be reached at amykaycareercoaching@gmail.com.Helen Panos is an accomplished educator/instructional specialist with over 25 years of experience in a public school system. Helen began her K-12 nationwide tutoring business, Dynamis Learning Academy, 6 years ago to help children reach their potential. She listens to what a parent needs and matches them with the right type of tutor. This tutor helps customize a program that will motivate and move the child forward in their academics with ease. Tutors within Dynamis have various specialties and they can tutor virtually, at home, or in a library.Helen has acquired a BBA, Masters in Education and an Educational Specialist in Administration & Supervision from various collegiate institutions. She also holds certifications in gifted education and has several years of experience with gifted testing, curriculum design, RTI/SST, and managing Section 504 plans.You can find Helen every week on her Dynamis Learning Academy Facebook page where she is doing a weekly Live. The topics are those that she has heard most parents struggle with when it comes to their kids being successful in school! Search @Dynamislearningacademy to find those FB Lives.Helen is also currently offering SAT/ACT Prep courses and 3rd-8th Grade Online Writing Workshops. She is working on writing a book titled "Mastering Test Strategies, A Simple Successful Guide to Enhance Your Child's Grades". This guide will provide children with important test-taking strategies in the classroom and tips for high stakes tests. The book is set to be launched by September 2022.  Join Ekua and 40 other leaders in ADHD and social emotional learning at Calming the ADHD Family Summit - March, 21-28, 2022. Register at https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaMore encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com - Course is for engaged parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child. If you are ready to turn overwhelm into overflow and abundance with your children, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!Welcome to our first panel episode on MCTW! I am happy to welcome two wonderful ladies to kick off our theme of neurodiversity this season.Amy Kay is a successful corporate leader, an empathetic coach and workshop facilitator, and a passionate mom of two twice-exceptional "tweens". Amy's corporate career has spanned a wide variety of roles in marketing and event management, employee engagement, and process optimization. She currently leads a team deploying data insights for a leading financial services company.Amy discovered her passion for career coaching mid-career after a journey to discover her life's work, and now uses this methodology to coach her own clients. Amy empowers her clients to recognize and own their unique gifts and talents so that they can discover a career that aligns with their potential and purpose. Her clients include high school and college students looking for direction early in their academic life, as well as fellow mid-careerists seeking to discover their own purpose.As a mom of two gifted sons with ADHD, Amy has an appreciation for the combination of strengths and challenges that make each child unique. Amy has been an advocate for her children in the educational system as they navigate the often-confusing system of diagnoses, IEPs, 504s, classroom accommodations and specialists, and now advises other parents as they begin their own journey. Pre-pandemic, she volunteered as an elementary school art instructor and is eager to return to the classroom.Amy holds a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Santa Clara University and is a certified YouMap coach. You can find her on LinkedIn as Amykay and she can be reached at amykaycareercoaching@gmail.com.Helen Panos is an accomplished educator/instructional specialist with over 25 years of experience in a public school system. Helen began her K-12 nationwide tutoring business, Dynamis Learning Academy, 6 years ago to help children reach their potential. She listens to what a parent needs and matches them with the right type of tutor. This tutor helps customize a program that will motivate and move the child forward in their academics with ease. Tutors within Dynamis have various specialties and they can tutor virtually, at home, or in a library.Helen has acquired a BBA, Masters in Education and an Educational Specialist in Administration & Supervision from various collegiate institutions. She also holds certifications in gifted education and has several years of experience with gifted testing, curriculum design, RTI/SST, and managing Section 504 plans.You can find Helen every week on her Dynamis Learning Academy Facebook page where she is doing a weekly Live. The topics are those that she has heard most parents struggle with when it comes to their kids being successful in school! Search @Dynamislearningacademy to find those FB Lives.Helen is also currently offering SAT/ACT Prep courses and 3rd-8th Grade Online Writing Workshops. She is working on writing a book titled "Mastering Test Strategies, A Simple Successful Guide to Enhance Your Child's Grades". This guide will provide children with important test-taking strategies in the classroom and tips for high stakes tests. The book is set to be launched by September 2022.  Join Ekua and 40 other leaders in ADHD and social emotional learning at Calming the ADHD Family Summit - March, 21-28, 2022. Register at https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaMore encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com - Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Announcement - I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter!So excited to kick off Season 4 with this episode highlighting a practical tool that we can use to connect with our children...the healing power of touch. Whether you are rubbing your babies belly to relieve gas or rubbing your older child's back as you check in before bed, we talk about how all children and adults benefit from this under-utilized "love language". Stay tuned to the end where I share two breathing "games" you can play to soothe yourself and your children.Anita Prendergast is the “Good Mom Coach” and founder of Village Academy for Families, LLC. She is a Certified Relationship Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist whose mission is to help enhance family well-being by incorporating therapeutic touch into their everyday life. She does this by providing education and resources to help build and maintain healthy relationships at home and in the community.Anita is the President of the Massage In Schools - USA Association Board. The Massage In Schools Programme is an international non-profit organization whose vision is that every child experiences positive and nurturing touch every day...everywhere in the world. Through her online courses and live seminars, she shows moms how to parent with more ease and flow to prevent the overwhelm and burnout.To learn more about the Good Mom Coaching Program and the Massage In Schools Programme visit www.thegoodmom.org and follow her on social media.Facebook @ Village Academy For FamiliesLinkedIn @ Anita PrendergastJoin Ekua and 40 other leaders in ADHD and social emotional learning at Calming the ADHD Family Summit - March, 21-28, 2022. Register at https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerMore mom encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com - Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Producer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

I am so excited to be recording for Season 4 of Moms Changing the World! Listen in as I introduce the theme of neuro-diversity that will guide some of the episodes and interviews I share this season. Plus, find out the inspiration word of the year.I want to invite you to think about what it would take to move from overwhelm in your life to overflow and abundance? I will invite guests to share what they do to build a life that is overflowing with good things for themselves, their children and their family.I will be featured in TEFOS - The Executive Functioning Online Summit- with over 30 experts in parenting, ADHD, Autism and more. I will share 3 things to KNOW and 3 things to DO when you child is having a behavior challenge. Register now to join us for free Aug 5-8. Also available anytime thereafter! Every parent will gain something from this converence!More encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com - Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Merry Christmas Greetings! I love this time of year for sharing the joy and peace of God's love at Christmas with singing, visiting and eating with family and friends. No better time to share the end of the year and Season 3 with author Chef Karen Ann Murray and holiday tips and treats. Let's celebrate!2021 marks 35 years since Karen completed her Chef training in Birmingham, England and began working as a chef. Named after her mum and dad, Eddison and Melrose specializes in teatime creations and the manufacturing of Karen Anne's Granola. Born and raised in England to Jamaican parents, Karen now lives with her family in California. In celebration of her businesses' 20th anniversary in 2021, Karen released the cookbook Tea Table, Inspiring Teatime Creations from California's Central Coast. Her dainty book makes a beautiful gift for those who love tea or would like to have more teatime enjoyment in their lives. Karen has developed a California casual style of teatime that she shares with readers throughout the pages that showcases parts of the breathtaking California coastline and includes 22 easy recipes for you to create and add to your repertoire. No matter where in the world you may be, Karen hopes you can sit back and relax with tea in hand as you take a little visit to the golden state from your chair and learn a thing or two about making some teatime foods to accompany your cuppa. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier International.Amazon - Teatime Creations - Amazon.com: Karen Anne Murray: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleMore encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com - Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

With the holiday season in full swing, we spotlight an author mom to consider "At the Right Time" childrens book for the young children on your Christmas list. My friend from years back, Michelle Forrest, is a former preschool teacher turned Family Lawyer and now adds Author to her titles.After graduating from Stanford University with a B.S. in biology and a minor in psychology, Michelle taught at Bing Nursery School for five years. There she was immersed in the world of young children and cultivated her passion for early childhood education and child development. As a teacher, Michelle personally witnessed the positive impact of prosocial language on both a child's ability to navigate social settings and also a child's development of self and confidence. Following her time in education, Michelle returned to school, obtained her J.D. from Santa Clara University, and began her career working as a family law attorney to assist and support families going through difficult circumstances.  After having her first child, Michelle learned the power of children's books to teach children and assist adults in parenting. As she endeavored to raise a confident and empowered daughter, Michelle began to write a children's book while she developed her ideas about using language to further prosocial behavior. Her first book, At the Right Time, was published in 2020 and is now available. Rachel Asvitt, the illustrator, was Michelle's first friend, whom she met at Bing Nursery School as a child.  At the Right Time depicts cute animal friends using key prosocial phrases helpful for children to learn to share, join in friends' play, take turns, and wait for a turn – all important life skills for young children to know in social settings they often encounter, like school and the playground. The book also emphasizes that behaviors have a “right” or appropriate time in order to assist adults in teaching their children about context.  Language empowers. Michelle's sincere hope is that At the Right Time will assist families in learning to adopt respectful language that positively develops children's self-concept, sense of self, and place in this universe. To order her book, email mikifo@gmail.com or ittybugpress@gmail.com.Join Ekua and 40 other leaders in ADHD and social emotional learning at Calming the ADHD Family Summit - March, 21-28, 2022. Register at  https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaMore encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com -Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, then this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Today's guest is a college friend who has worked locally and internationally for a cleaner Earth. Fueled by her roots in Ivory Coast, Fanta is a senior program officer for Climate and Energy at an environmental foundation, advancing solutions to ensure a safe and stable climate.Prior to joining her foundation, Fanta worked as chief program officer at an international NGO focused on clean transportation. Fanta oversaw the global organization's research programs informing transportation policies that mitigate climate change and benefit public health. Throughout her career, Fanta has worked at the intersection of science, technology, and policy in service of environmental protection and public health.Fanta holds an M.S. in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in civil and environmental engineering from Stanford University. In her free time, Fanta enjoys exploring the Bay Area's culinary diversity with her diverse family.Join Ekua and 40 other leaders in ADHD and social emotional learning at Calming the ADHD Family Summit - March, 21-28, 2022. Register at  https://summit.calmingtheadhdfamily.com/EkuaMore encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com -Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

My guest today, Nell Triplett, is a Californian who has been able to raise her two young children in Denmark, in addition to calling the Bay Area home. She is one of the "Baby Mom" friends I met at a Mommy Yoga class when my youngest was weeks old, and the friendship stuck as we found our way through early motherhood. Even when years go by, we pick up right where we left off, have more than a few laughs and keep "momming" together. Listen in to hear why and how she navigated an international move with two kids under 4yo, why family meals are "sacred" times for her family, and how she picked a school for her children that is pioneering the way in social justice education!Nell is a sustainability professional and mother of two living in the San Francisco Bay Area but joining us for today from just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. As someone who's studies, family, home, career and parenting have been defined by global influences, she is joining us today to discuss the challenges and rewards of raising citizens of the world. She holds undergraduate degrees from UCLA and a Masters degree from Middlebury's Institute of International Studies and has worked across the federal government, non-profit, and private sectors. She currently leads corporate climate action for a Silicon Valley software company. Reach her at Nell.triplett@gmail.com.More encouragement at www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastWww.BeCalmParenting.com -Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Instagram - BeCalm_Parenting Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Today, we talk about healing, but not just in the traditional way. My guest healed herself from Lupus and shares how that journey in the course of becoming a mother, changed her whole life. Jamie Lynn Guyden, MD is a medical doctor who finally awakened after a thirty-year slumber. She is a New Jersey native whose medical career began in Houston, TX immersed in the conventional medical model. For 10+ years she believed and taught the 'you are broken and need to fixed biochemically' model of medicine. Her career took a drastic turn in 2010 as her personal health journey compelled her to reevaluate her professional interests and ultimately re-write her story. Her then 18-year struggle with Systemic Lupus had become overwhelming and unacceptable. She began to broaden her scope of understanding about her body, seeking out holistic and alternative care that would lead to life-altering physical changes to her body, heart and mind. Dr. Guyden no longer has a relationship with Lupus, medication, disease or mainstream medical intervention as she no longer resonates at that frequency. She has since made it her life's passion to share what she has learned about healing and wellness with anyone who will listen. She now knows that our physical bodies are perfect, whole miracles that possess innate wisdom and intelligence for self-healing and repair.  Dr. Guyden resides in Austin, Texas with her husband, Alexander and daughters, Aria and Jayla. She leads an active lifestyle and enjoys daily meditation as well as connecting with people, animals and nature. She is a wayshower for healing and living in the now, finding great personal fulfillment and joy as a co-creator of her reality. For more with Dr. Jamie, go to www.thehealingiswithin.com.www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastInstagram - BeCalm_Parenting Course is for parents of children 7yo and younger and you want a calmer way of handling challenging moments with your child, this course is for you!Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Today's interview is with the newest mom I have talked to on Moms Changing the World. As an Obstetric and Gynocology MD, our guest has been changing the world for mothers years before she had her own daughter. We talk about a simple way to nurture early interests you see in your kids, some interesting turns the road to motherhood can take, what the pandemic is doing to birthrates and how to fit in self care when you have a newborn AND a fulltime job during the pandemic.Dr. Naima Bridges is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynocology and serves as Assistant Chief for a CA Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Her training at UCSF, UC Davis and University of Illinois, Chicago prepared her well to support women's health wherever she goes. She also has a Masters of Public in Global Health from Harvard. She has used her fluent French to volunteer in countries incuding Cameroon, Haiti, and Sierra Leon and conducted women's health research in Tanzania.Also, Ekua was a speaker at www.CalmingtheADHDchaos.com a free virtual summit for parents with ADHD and/or children with ADHD happening right now. If you're parenting a child with ADHD, life can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and lonely. There is so much to consider→ How to stop having to repeat yourself, solve sibling squabbles, or improve friendships. What about nutrition, sleep or medication? What to do about therapy, primitive reflexes, or alternative treatment options? How to help your child who has given up or struggles in school. And where, in all of this, do you get a moment for yourself?  If you want to know how to have a calm, confident, connected family, then I invite you to JOIN ME in the upcoming Calming the ADHD Chaos. Learn more about her BE CALM system for bringing CALM and joy back to your parenting. Register today so you will not miss out on all the great tools and free resources provided by Lara Dawn and the 25 ADHD experts she interviews. Reserve your seat to get FREE access (if you catch it in real time) to resources and strategies that are working right now for families like yours. To reach our guest: email ndbridges@gmail.comwww.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing The World PodcastInstagram - BeCalm_ParentingHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

This week, I welcome my friend and fellow advance practice nurse, Lukeythia Bastardi. We talk about the joys and challenges of our profession, raising multi-ethnic children and building community even when it is hard!She says "I have been married for nearly twenty years to my college sweetheart whom I met singing in the gospel choir. We have three brilliant children, a daughter aged 15 (10th grader), and two sons, one aged 13 (8th grader) and the other aged 6 (first grader). I have great friendships with neighboring families in our community that I am parenting alongside. I have lived in Richmond, Virginia for the past twelve years and I love this city! In addition to being a wife and mother, I work professionally as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) part-time and I am a full-time faculty member of Mount Marty University's Nurse Anesthesiology Program. I enjoy practicing anesthesia and educating nurses in this incredible profession. I love to read, listen to music, go for walks, and make lists. In the future, I hope to become better at loving people well and grow into being a very strong educator in my specialty." Find out more at Home Page - Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia (diversitycrna.org)Also, Ekua is a speaker at www.CalmingtheADHDchaos.com a free virtual summit for parents with ADHD and/or children with ADHD happening right now. If you're parenting a child with ADHD, life can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and lonely. There is so much to consider→ How to stop having to repeat yourself, solve sibling squabbles, or improve friendships. What about nutrition, sleep or medication? What to do about therapy, primitive reflexes, or alternative treatment options? How to help your child who has given up or struggles in school. And where, in all of this, do you get a moment for yourself?  If you want to know how to have a calm, confident, connected family, then I invite you to JOIN ME in the upcoming Calming the ADHD Chaos. Learn more about her BE CALM system for bringing CALM and joy back to your parenting. Register today so you will not miss out on all the great tools and free resources provided by Lara Dawn and the 25 ADHD experts she interviews. Reserve your seat to get FREE access to resources and strategies that are working right now for families like yours. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP, Parent Coach and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Welcome to Season 3 - I am kicking the season off with a BANG with Mom Strategist and my mentor, Mia Redrick. Mia is the go-to consultant for sharp, smart, go-getting women looking to package their expertise into high-ticket products/services both online and offline. Her track record for supporting her clients with high-ticket results quickly is unmatched.She has coached thousands of clients around the world. Everything she teaches she has personally accomplished and backs up with PROOF. Mia is a television personality and lifestyle brand. She has joined Emmy nominated and winning nationally syndicated shows on Fox, ABC, NBC, and CBS. Additionally, she is a best-selling author, in-demand consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and top coach to thousands of professional women supporting them with building incredible brands. To learn more, go to www.miaredrick.comAlso, Ekua will be a speaker at www.CalmingtheADHDchaos.com a free virtual summit for parents with ADHD and/or children with ADHD. If you're parenting a child with ADHD, life can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and lonely. There is so much to consider→ How to stop having to repeat yourself, solve sibling squabbles, or improve friendships. What about nutrition, sleep or medication? What to do about therapy, primitive reflexes, or alternative treatment options? How to help your child who has given up or struggles in school. And where, in all of this, do you get a moment for yourself?  If you want to know how to have a calm, confident, connected family, then I invite you to JOIN ME in the upcoming Calming the ADHD Chaos. Learn more about her BE CALM system for bringing CALM and joy back to your parenting. Register today so you will not miss out on all the great tools and free resources provided by Lara Dawn and the 25 ADHD experts she interviews. Reserve your seat to get FREE access to resources and strategies that are working right now for families like yours. 

Back again from Episode 23, Julie Long is here with me to review the last season of NBC's hit show This Is Us. Since the TV show does not return to air for a few more months, Julie and I talk about the mom stories and themes of our favorite characters. As some might remember, her son, Tanner, who was born blind, got the chance make to make a guest appearance in Season 4 of the show.www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Super excited to invite you to my free parenting webinar! Take the CALM and JOY in your parenting to the next level as I support you to turn your young child's behavior challenges into opportunities!If your child 5 years and younger is struggling with tantrums and big emotions that cause frustration for all, this workshop is for you. If your children are older, you can still benefit from the principles that you can apply for yourself and older children into their teens.You'll have two opportunities in August - Thursdays, Aug 19, and Aug 26, 2021. Follow the link to register today! For questions and resources, visit: Learn The Proven, Holistic Framework To Turn Your Child's Behavior Challenges Into Opportunities (becalmparenting.com)www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgBeCalmParenting (@becalm_parenting) • Instagram photos and videosHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Happy summer! The guest for today has had an extra special impact on my life as the picture of what nurturing and international service- oriented mother could look like. I had the privilege of joining June Agamah and her husband, Dr. Edem Agamah, and a team of health professionals on my first medical missions trip to Ghana in 2003. June with International Health and Development Network have built a hospital they run in Agbozome.JUNE C. WOOD AGAMAH, MPH, born in Guyana, South America, is currently Logistics Coordinator for International Health & Development Network (www. ihdn.org), a 501©3 nonprofit organization established to help poor villages in the developing world. June, an internationally recognized Public Health Leader, has coordinated thirty-seven mission trips to Ghana and raises annual support to help thousands get access to quality health care.June Co-Chairs the local Community Health Giving Circle in her home town, Springfield, Illinois. June holds a B.A from the University of New Orleans, and an M.P.H from the University of Illinois at Springfield, Illinois.June is the author of Caryl's Closet. "Caryl's Closet is my story. It begins when I was a young Guyanese-American immigrant, coming of age in a changing society. It is set amidst the backdrop of a new political system that threatened the Guyanese way of life. It unfolds as I grapple with the immigration system of Barbados in my search for prosperity. My life changes with the reality of a heart-stopping loss that propels me on my journey to America. My quest is fraught with stories of what happens to minorities who pay the cost of social assimilation and academic success. This focus and sacrifice robs my children of the knowledge of who I really am. I was unaware of my need to open my heart. Written treasures tucked away in my closet are unearthed and become the catalyst for Caryl's Closet. This book highlights my rich heritage for my readers and generations to come."She resides in Springfield, Illinois. June is married to Dr. Edem Agamah and three daughters, Sarah Agamah, Aseye Agamah and Miriam Agamah.Visit www.Junewoodagamah.com to learn more.www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

I have been so excited to share this interview with one of my podcast inspirations - Registered Dietician Liz Weiss. As one of the first podcasts I listened to as a young mom, she is a trailblazer in the nutrition podcasting world (and tv food programming) so helps us raise healthy, adventurous eaters with her wisdom and practical "know-how".Liz Weiss is the voice behind the food and nutrition blog and podcast, Liz's Healthy Table and has written several cookbooks including Color, Cook, Eat!, No Whine with Dinner, and The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers. Weiss is a sought-after speaker, spokesperson, TV personality, and cooking instructor. She's a contributor to Today's Dietitian magazine and blog and a regular guest on Boston's NBC hit show, the Hub Today. A pioneer in the world of podcasting, her first show, Cooking with the Moms, was launched in 2008 and ran for nearly 10 years and 300 episodes. Liz's Healthy Table was launched in 2017 and is aimed at helping busy families eat a healthy, sustainable, and flavor-filled diet. Liz's Healthy Table: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/Liz's blog: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/blog/Liz's podcast: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/podcast/ You can find Liz on the following social media platforms:InstagramFacebookTwitterPinterestwww.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

For the conclusion of the Money Matters series, Dr. Arlene Nicholas-Phillips of RenuVita, inspires us to create balance through self-care, financial freedom and personal renewal.Dr. Arlene Nicholas-Phillips is founder and CEO of RenuVita, a company serving people from all walks of life especially moms. She is a transformational consultant and life strategist who has been successfully changing lives over the past 30 years. After many years of being a Yoga instructor and a financial analyst, she decided to combine the benefits and knowledge of both in her latest company. Hence, using the benefits of Yoga to promote physical and mental wellbeing, and teaching financial literacy to gain debt-freedom and financial wellness, RenuVita will restore, renew and revive self-confidence, reduce stress and promote wellness so as to find complete balance. www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgOn Facebook at RenuVita1-334-328-2789Host: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Do you take "No" for an answer? Well, Warrior Mom Rhonda Lyle does not! In this this week's second Money Matters podcast, she makes it clear how to set the stage for money to flow your way so your children will have every opportunity they need to succeed, and then some!Scholarship coach and author Rhonda Copeland Lyle: Warrior Mom: How I Fought to Get the Best Education and Scholarships for my Children and Others ($10M Won!) shows us how it is done.Parents everywhere will do well to pay attention to the new book. Rhonda is the mother of three adult children. As the children entered their early school years in Woodbridge, VA, Rhonda discovered the importance of advocacy on behalf of her son and two daughters. By respectfully forming working relationships with teachers and maintaining oversight of the children's extracurricular activities, she was able to expose them to numerous fun and educational activities nationally and abroad.This led them to unexpected and rewarding opportunities that in turn piggybacked, one on another, to reveal heretofore unknown programs with abundant benefits. Learning as she progressed over the years, Rhonda has helped many students and their families successfully apply for and be awarded approximately $10M in scholarship monies. For the Warrior Mom, it has been especially satisfying to see this progress for students and families who might not otherwise have known their children could be eligible for both the funds and the opportunities. There are even programs that cater to students with low GPAs, alternate ways to get college credit and free college.Get her book here - WARRIOR MOM: How I Fought To Get A Great Education and Scholarships For My Children and Others: Lyle, Rhonda Copeland: 9780578795379: Amazon.com: BooksReach out to her at RhondaLyle411@gmail.com www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Today's episode kicks off a three-part series where we talk money, money, money! My dear friend, Nma Emeh, is a highly regarded finance professional, strategist, and speaker with a passion for demystifying the “numbers” and providing clarity on all things business related. She adopts a practical approach with real-life examples which clients and audiences can apply both personally and professionally; she keeps it “real”!With over 15 years experience in corporate finance, operations, and leadership, Nma's career encompasses several industries within the healthcare, finance, and information services sectors. Her past work experience includes Fortune 15 companies such as McKesson Corp., Bristol Myers Squibb, and Charles Schwab Corp. Nma earned her Bachelors in Economics from the University of California, Davis; Master's in Business Administration (MBA); and holds a certificate in Financial Markets from Yale University. We talk about our favorite African food to prepare and we also talk about the joys and trials of being a stay- at- home- mom and how she is surviving the pandemic with three school- aged children. Shout out to stay at home moms everywhere!Nmaspeaks@gmail.comwww.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Mother's Day repay of Pt 2 of the two - part interview where you meet your host Ekua Walker, Pediatric NP and the mom who has made a special impact on her life... her own mother, Sophia Blankson! Sophia is an author, painter, retired educator, fashion designer, quilter, ministry leader and singer who shares her wisdom on parenting in learning from our mistakes, teaching empathy to kids and being an empty nester grandmother. Enjoy the first closing meditation.www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEO - Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

Mother's Day Replay- Part 1 - Sophia Blankson- Moms Changing the WorldMeet your host Ekua Walker, Pediatric NP and the mom who has made a special impact on her life... her own mother, Sophia Blankson!  Sophia is an author, painter, retired educator, fashion designer, quilter, ministry leader and singer who shares her wisdom on parenting in Ghana vs America and advice for new mothers.  Learn more about her children's book “My Sister, My Friend” and more here.www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and Chief Encouragement OfficerProducer: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Esther and Joel Ishler

This week, I share the incredible mom journey of my friend from undergrad at Stanford University- who in the midst of earning her doctorate in Education at Drexler University, inherited the raising of her teen cousin when her mother died suddenly almost 10 years ago. Her God daughter went on to graduate from high school, and this year, earns her Bachelor's degree (in a pandemic, no less)!Dr. Melinda Kelly Johnson is passionate and caring leader. She is the newly selected executive director for Compass Philly, a nonprofit which provides strategic guidance and pro bono consulting to local nonprofits.She is also the Founder and Board President of Johnson Manor of Faith and Education, a nonprofit organization that educates and edifies students through holistic, academic, and faith-based instruction.  Melinda served as director of operations at the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at Drexel University for 11 years, and as program administrator at the university's Office of Research Administration for nearly four years before that. Early in her career she served as a mortgage consultant/financial representative at AIG.Melinda serves as board member of the Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium, as well as Woodbury City Public Schools. She previously served as vice president of the Black Alumni Council of Drexel University.JMFE – Johnson Manor of Faith and EducationHost:Ekua Walker, NP in Child Development and CEOChief Encouragement Officer of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Joel and Esther Ishler

Leah Guzman inspires us through a discussion of art as therapy. Listen in as we talk about how art can be healing for children and adults regardless of their experience. Art can be a fun and creative bonding activity that is used as part of the process to cope and understand emotions and life for all ages. Stay till the end for special guided art meditation led by Leah.Leah's Bio-"My signature program, Art of Healing and Manifesting, supports individuals by healing any emotional wounds and transforming energy to be your most authentic self. I focus on the law of attraction. spirituality, and cognitive-behavioral art therapy techniques. I also have other online courses such as the Creative Soul Society, a monthly art making group, and art as therapy painting classes on my site.It's an honor to have helped thousands of individuals find more joy, wealth, and peace in their lives through my books, individual, and group programs.I have a consistent art making practice. My art is mixed media paintings that embody high energy, richness in color, visual harmony and beauty. I live in Miami, Florida with my husband, Jorge, and two beautiful children, Joaquin and Carmen. My art has been collected by Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Jackson South Hospital, Society of Vascular Interventional Neurology and private collectors. I've partnered with brands like Bombay Sapphire, Athleta, Sacred Space Miami, Superfine Art Fair, and West Elm. I've also been featured in Spirituality & Health and Self magazines.I've written 2 art therapy books. My newest best selling book is, “Essential Art Therapy Exercises: Effective Techniques to Manage Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD”. The first is a children's book titled "Rad is Mad".I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio sculpture from Georgia State University, then studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute. Later, I earned a Master's degree in Art Therapy at Florida State University, became a Board Certified Art Therapist."Discover the Power of Therapeutic Art with an Online Art Therapist (leahguzman.com)Facebook Artist Leah Guzman@leah_guzman_artAmazon.com: Leah Guzman MA: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleHost:Ekua Walker, NP in Child Development and CEOChief Encouragement Officer of Www.MomsChangingtheWorld.orgProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Joel and Esther Ishler

During the week that the verdict is released about George Floyd's murder, I have an important conversation about community awareness for community healing and connections with non-profit founder, Folake Phillips. After we chat about new motherhood and the role allergies played in early children's heath decision, we delve into why Black Lives Matter and what all of us can do to fight systemic racism. AWỌ Center's mission is to be a model community leveraging technology and social media to promote social justice and global change for humanity.AWỌ is a social justice nonprofit that offers inspiring programs and community workshops to bring people together across racial, economic and cultural divides to unpack and share a vast array of different human experiences, as well as, create new opportunities for collective upward mobility. AWỌ was founded in 2020 by Folake Phillips, a Yoruba princess from Osun State in Nigeria, in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minnesota police and the national street protests that erupted for Black Lives Matter in the midst of the US COVID-19 pandemic. The organization started by facilitating discussions around structural racism via color, class and culture in hopes of bridging gaps and creating opportunities for deeper cross-cultural understanding, exchange and connection. AWỌ is the word for skin and also color in the Yoruba language of Nigeria. Home | AWO (awocenter.org)Host:Ekua Walker, NP in Child Development and CEOChief Encouragement Officer of Moms Changing the World podcastProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Joel and Esther Ishlerwww.MomsChangingTheWorld.org

My interview this week is for any mom who has been thrown a "curveball", as they say. Julie Long never pictured being the mom of a child born with blindness. Hence, her son, Tanner, has taught her more in the past decade of his life than she could have ever imagined. Then, one day a few years ago, she got a call that opened a door to him having a guest appearance on NBC's This Is Us, my favorite show...Julie says, "I was born and raised in Northern California on the peninsula in the Bay Area. I grew up a tomboy always wanting to play sports with the boys, instead of dance classes with the girls in my class. After graduating high school, I went to SDSU (San Diego State University). After 3.5 years, I began to miss Northern California so I transferred to SJSU to finish my bachelors degree in Psychology, with my minor in Business. After graduating college, I went backpacking with 2 of my closest friends across Europe for 3 months. Best experience of my life. Once back home, I began working in high tech software for various companies such as: TIDAL Software, Cisco, EMC, Brocade and a few others. In 2008 I got pregnant and married. 2009 I had my son Tanner. When Tanner was 6 mos. we found out that he was completely blind in both eyes. This is where my journey as a mom gets interesting... "Listen in on our chat and tell a friend! No worries if you are not caught up on the show (No Season 5 spoilers) or you are not a fan. You will still gain the insights and encouragement our podcast is known for.ALSO listen to our recap of season 5 in 2021 Bonus epidose***Host:Ekua Walker, NP in Child Development and CEOChief Encouragement Officer of Moms Changing the World podcastProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonPodcast Art: Joel and Esther Ishlerwww.MomsChangingTheWorld.org

Moms, during this season of Easter, I was blessed by the chance to interview my cousin by marriage who is a spiritual and community leader in Memphis. Rev. Ayanna Watkins lives in Memphis with her husband and young daughters. She has been involved with Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (M.I.C.A.H.) since 2016, and she is thrilled to serve as M.I.C.A.H.'s first Lead Organizer.Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins is a speaker, writer, and facilitator focused on building transformative community and nurturing the God-given gifts of individuals and communities. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from Yale University before going on to complete both the Master of Divinity and the Master of Arts in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. She has been an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since 2004. After graduation, she served as youth pastor at the long-established Park Manor Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on the south side of Chicago, IL, and later Lead Pastor of the Family of Hope Christian Church (DoC) in Blue Island, IL—a multicultural congregation she founded together with a team.Ayanna has also been an active social worker—serving as a community organizer in southwest Chicago, a counselor for at-risk youth and mentally-ill adults, and an advocate for public aid clients. Before moving to Memphis, she was the Director of Community Life at Chicago Theological Seminary where she worked to foster leadership, to nurture healthy community, and assist students in their spiritual and professional formation. Most recently she served as Director of the Incubate Initiative for the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), supporting and fostering the creation of new health and social service ministry nonprofits. This education and experience have equipped Ayanna to speak, teach, and write on topics including leadership, faith practice, community organizing, and domestic violence.ayanna@micahmemphis.orgMemphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hopewww.micahmemphis.orgHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEOChief Encouragement Officer ofWww.MomsChangingTheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World PodcastProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonArt: Joel and Esther Ishler

With Holy Week winding down toward Good Friday, many contemplate loss and grief. For mothers, loss of a child through stillbirth or miscarriage can hit even harder because the reaction of others to the grief can add to the grieving process. Just like there is hope in the promise of Christ for Easter, there is hope and healing through sharing the journey and using your voice as Chandria Taylor has embraced.Chandria Taylor is a kindergarten teacher in St. Louis, MO. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Human Services. She is the founder and CEO of Like A Rose Inc. She is the mother of four girls; Rylen, Jacelyn, Adelyn and Eden. But she is also a dancer, a pianist and a writer.She has published one chapter book and two childrens books. Her daughter Adelyn Rose was born sleeping on November 1, 2018. Chandria is now focused in raising awareness on Stillbirth and Infant Loss along with the mental health that comes along with it. She now speaks for the grieving mother who feels like she has no voice.For more info, go to Like a Rose.or purchase the books, visit Amazon.comHost: Ekua Walker, Child Development NP and CEOChief Encouragement Officer ofWww.MomsChangingTheWorld.orgFacebook - Moms Changing the World PodcastProduction Partner: Koby BlanksonArt: Joel and Esther Ishler