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Dr. Jess is back! Join us as she shares invaluable tips on enhancing intimacy and communication in parenthood. Get ready for a candid and empowering conversation that will help you cultivate a fulfilling and satisfying sex life amidst the chaos of parenting. Don't miss out on this awesome episode with our favourite licensed sex therapist! Note: This episode discusses adult content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amidst the noise of opinion overload on social media, it's essential to find your voice and stay true to yourself. Join us as we discuss with TV personality Kayla Tracy how to navigate the overwhelming and often unrealistic expectations of pregnancy and postpartum life through social media. We'll explore strategies for blocking out the negative chatter and unsolicited advice, so you can focus on what matters most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, We chat with sleep consultant Akira Seuradge, founder of The Sleep Good Co. and discuss various sleep training methods, regression and sleep behaviours for toddlers who are getting a new sibling. They discuss the importance of setting a regular sleep schedule, the potential pitfalls of sleep regressions, and ways to effectively manage sleep behaviours in a healthy manner. Our sleep expert also provides helpful tips on how to cope with the changes and transitions that can come with a new family member. Stay tuned for an informative and engaging discussion about how to best manage sleep in your household! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we explore how we emotionally and physically prepare for the soon-coming expansion of our family. With the help of a much-loved returning guest, Dr. Cindy Hovington We discuss the things to consider when deciding to grow your family, from the financial aspects to the lifestyle changes that come with a larger family. We also discuss the best ways to support your partner and other family members through the transition. We cover self-care, communication, and relationship-building to ensure that everyone is prepared and supported during this process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we chat with the hostess of Mamaste w/ Tanika Ray. We dive all in and learn more about conscious parenting and how to take an audit of your upbringing. You don't want to miss this great episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We learned a lot from being first-time moms, this time around there are a few things that we are doing differently. Listen in as we chat about what we love and what we want to change during our second pregnancies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back! We took an unplanned but much-needed break recently and can promise you that it was for a great reason. Listen in on us, we catch up with each other, share life updates, and weigh in on what's going on in the pop culture world. It's great to be back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes you just need to grab a cup of coffee and catch up with your girlfriend! It's never a dull moment when we get together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode will be discussing topics such as infant and pregnancy loss.Over the past 2 years, since starting our podcast, we have heard stories from many women which continues to inspire us to highlight the beauty of motherhood but one dark part of motherhood is loss. We always feel that it is important for women to have a safe space to share their stories and recently, after reflecting on pregnancy and infant loss month felt moved to share these stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are breaking down the " 4th trimester" with our special guest Adriana Lozada. Adriana is a doula, author, and host of the Birthful Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is nothing short of amazing. Dayna Bolden is a full-time Lifestyle, Beauty Blogger, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia. We discuss putting yourself first and being a change agent for wellness in your life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is nothing short of amazing and we're so lucky that we had a chance to sit down with her to hear her story. Tanya Hayles is the founder of Black Moms Connection, an online global village of 20,000 and non-profit providing culturally relevant programs and resources to educate and empower the Black mother and her family. The work of diversifying motherhood was the reason behind launching the anti-Black racism consulting business Color In White Spaces, changing the conversation of diversity and inclusion and making it real and relatable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a much-needed break, we are back with a new season and we are eager to catch up with each other. Listen in, as we chit-chat about how we've been feeling lately and what we'll be looking forward to in this upcoming season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guest who so kindly agreed to grace our pod for our finale needs absolutely no introduction. But here's one anyway! Grammy award-winning singing nurse, professional positivity spreader, and overall Canadian Icon Melanie Fiona chats with us about her love-hate relationship with the music industry. We dive into discussions around mental health, postpartum wellness, her covid wedding, living life unapologetically and so much more. This is an episode for the BOOKS and one that we know you will absolutely love, because what the heck is there not to love bout MF! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do they keep their feed so neat? How the heck do they keep their homes so clean? These are only some of the questions that often come to mind when we look at the beautifully curated pages of IG Momfluencers. So when we had an opportunity to chat with one we absolutely love, we didn't hold back. Listen in as we get real about what actually goes into influencing and creating your own personal brand whilst juggling kids, a husband, and whatever else life throws your way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've said it many times and will continue to do so because it's the truth...MARRIAGE IS HARD AF!!! It's a blessing to find someone to do life with, but can have its fair share of challenges and on this episode, we unpack a few of them with Life/ Business Coach, Lauren. As a wife and mother for nearly 10 years who like all of us, has had her own share of challenges, she weighs in as we discuss how marriages can withstand difficulties such as but not limited to, communication breakdowns, power struggles, and breaches of trust. It's an honest one where we collectively voice our struggles and lend support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teenagehood is tough on everybody! Parents struggle to connect with kids and kids also struggle to connect with parents as they navigate puberty, changes in social life, academics and so much more! Thankfully we have experts like Alyson Schafer to offer some insight as to how we can better assist these young adults and support them during what is likely one of the most challenging seasons of their lives! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Etherium are just a few of the coins I'm sure many of you have heard of but may know very little about. If you've ever wondered, "What the hell are they? Why should I invest? How can I invest?", we got you covered on this weeks' episode! We are so fortunate to chat with Crypto & Business Coach, Ashley Wright about why she thinks everyone (especially Moms) should have crypto in their investment portfolio and how it can be used to create additional streams of cash flow. Grab your pens and pads for this one ladies, cause you're def gonna need them! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self-love is something most of us know we should have, but seldom take the time to cultivate. In this episode, we chat with esteemed and award-winning writer, actor, producer, and director, Trey Anthony about her new book, "Black Girl in Love With Herself" and explore the importance of setting boundaries and knowing when and how to prioritize oneself, in relationships. As our final guest for the month of June, we also discuss Pride and the significance of living in her truth as a Black Queer Woman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we had so much fun chatting with the hilarious and vivacious Lisa Colalillo (@Lisainthecity). Lisa shares her story on how she used performance as a way to cope with postpartum after having both her children. She explores expressing herself through dance, comedy, and having a drag alter ego. All of which lead her to live her boldest, most confident life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we sat down with writer, travel/lifestyle expert, and boy mom of 3, Natalie Preddie (@_Nattyp). Natalie has been well-traveled and recognized across the media industry for sharing her life experiences, so we were so thrilled to have a very open and insightful conversation about her growing up biracial in Ontario. We chat about her finding an identity, the importance of community, and sharing her culture with her children. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we're joined by an absolute beauty with a hilarious and free-spirited personality to match! Crystal (@getoutthebox) is not solely a treat to follow and engage with on her socials, she comes packed with a heartfelt story about her journey to Motherhood and trials and successes with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Listen in while we unpack the good, bad, and indifferent of a process that is truly life-changing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are currently still on lockdown and desperately are in need of a little girl talk. Today we are choppin' it up with our favorite mom friends, vivacious podcast hosts Cat & Nat from "Mom Truths". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So many of us have been wondering, are we in a buyer or seller's market? On our final week of Boss Mom May, we're joined by 3 incredible women to discuss the burning hot topic of, Real Estate. Listen in as the ladies of KEAN Real Estate (Andrea & Kemba Williams), and seasoned broker Stacy Eno share their thoughts on the market, offer buying tips, and answer listener questions! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with a true Boss Lady! Shannae Ingleton-Smith (@Torontoshay) co-owner of Kensington Grey Influencer Marketing Agency, weighs in on failing forward and building an empire from scratch w/ her hubby. Such an honest conversation about personal and professional growth, so give it a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're joined by Toronto based fashion boutique owning Bombshells, Emerald & Ashleigh of, Shop Moscato Pink. We get REAL about navigating entrepreneurship whilst raising kids, nurturing romantic bonds, working or studying full-time, and of course, refuting the hate from naysayers or as Em calls them, "3T3's". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back, friends! We are so excited to launch this season with this great new segment called, Bomb Boss Moms! For the entire month of May, we're going to be speaking openly and honestly with Mompreneurs that span a variety of creative pursuits. Through their stories, we're reminded that "Mom" though an awesome title to have, can be followed by many others that are just as dope!To kick it off, we're chatting with Empowerment Coach and Amazon Best Selling Author of "Break Free Of The BS: A Millenial Empowerment Guide", Paige Johnson-Serjue about how she navigated pursuing her purpose whilst juggling motherhood, marriage, and everything else! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our final episode of the season, we had the pleasure of chatting with the enigmatic Canadian treasure, Tracy Moore. With more than 15 years spent in front of the camera (12 as the host of the internationally syndicated daytime lifestyle show, Cityline), Tracy has cemented her name as an icon in the media and entertainment industry, and a wiz at navigating its complexities. One of those challenges being, Colourism. Listen in as we unpack how colourism has shaped her upbringing and career, and discuss solutions to an issue that has plagued BIPOC communities for far too long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in on a live Q&A that we had over the weekend. We answered all of our listener's questions, from marriage, balance how many times is enough times to have sex in a week. There are lots of laughs, listener love, and drinking! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back with Nicole Simons(@advisoronthego), an investment advisor, to discuss breaking generational cycles, life insurance, and setting up generational wealth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This global pandemic has taught us that nothing lasts forever and it is imperative to have a financial security net to make sure your family feels secure. This has inspired us to chat with Nicole Simons, an investment advisor, to discuss the different ways to secure your financial future not only for ourselves but our children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's International Woman's Day, a significant day for us, as women, to honor each other. Today, we highlight and celebrate mothers throughout history that have inspired us and we are thrilled to be able to chat with one of our honorees, the most honorable Judge Jean Augustine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parenting during the pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health and we are feeling burnt out. We decided to bring in Dr. Brooke Weinstein who teaches moms brain-based emotional regulation, wholehearted living, and conscious parenting. Her tips have encouraged us to stop barely surviving and begin thriving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We may have been out of the game for some time, but even as married women we're sure about one thing. Dating is hard! Unfortunately, pandemic dating ain't much easier, but success stories do exist! And lucky for you, we've got one! Listen in as we chat with YouTuber and relationship wiz, Dani Changg and her charming boyfriend Felix, about their journey to friendship, courtship, and parenthood, under lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is Falesha Johnson, a medical mama to a #Pfeiffersyndrome Fighter. Today she shares her story with us about how her life has changed and what it means to be a medical mama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Cindy Hovington Ph.D. shared with us her parenting advice backed by science. With both of us having toddlers that have just entered the " Trying Twos" phase, we desperately needed a few tips on how to manage and understand temper tantrums. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guests today are nothing short of amazing. Kerrie and Alicia are the CEOs of MilknHeels, a magazine Milk & Heels created to inspire and get mothers excited about their new lifestyles. Their digital issues feature fashion (for you and the kids), home decor, beauty, fitness, DIY, food, baby, and “Heels on top” (successful entrepreneurial mothers). These women get real with us as we discuss what it takes to raise children, and work hard to be respected in the business world.

Giving birth is such a beautiful shared experience that was usually glazed over or sensationalized. We thought it was essential to have a platform for women to share their stories and be celebrated. Today we chat with Alexandra Cunningham, host of This Family Tree Podcast. She gives us her insight into how her first labor differed from the second just by changing her way of thinking.

We had the opportunity to chit chat with the boldly confident CHARMAINE (@_iamcharmaine). She is a new breakout Toronto rapper/singer and most importantly, a mother. Her music is daring and provocative, unapologetically. We talk about Charmaine's story, what's the driving force before her motivation, and how she balances working on her craft and being a mother.

We had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing and hilarious Cydni Beer @Cydbeer. Cydni shares her refreshing take on motherhood while serving us a side of comedic relief on how there's no such thing as a perfect mother, and why she embraces her imperfections.

2020 has been a tumultuous and eventful year. We couldn't send off the year without recapping our highs and lows of 2020 and more importantly what we look forward to in the new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Sometimes after a long week, you need a good girl talk session. Our guest Makini Smith(@therealmakinismith) is a multi-talented, podcast host, author, mindset/publishing, and podcast coach; most importantly a mother of three. We chatted about podcasting, the "woman empowerment" trend, and how to prioritize yourself so you can live up to your full potential.

Our guest, Monique Prince (@mamaprinceof10) is a mother of 10. She shares her story with us on how she found her calling to become a mother.

Our guest today is Licensed Therapist Brandy Wells (@mymotherhoodmagic), who is a mother of 3. We have an outstanding conversation about monitoring our children's mental health, how to talk to them about all the horrific events that have occurred throughout this year, and how, as parents, do we practice being more intentional with nurturing our children's emotional intelligence.

Living the Boss Mom life isn't for the faint at heart. Our guest today is Tori, a single mother of one, a blogger (@urbanmomspot), and Ceo of luxury cannabis accessory brand Canna Luxe (@canna.luxe). We discuss how she broke into the industry and how she's managed to have multiple successful businesses whilst being a single mother.

Our guest today is Alia, a practicing Doula, Hypnobirthing instructor, and perhaps most note worthy of all, a mama 3 times around. She is the CEO of MOLO Baby (@molobaby.ca), and has graced us with some key practices to consider when navigating through all trimesters.

Today we got schooled by our remarkable guest Jess O’Reilly. Dr. Jess (@SexWithDrJess) is a sex and relationship expert with a background in education. Her research and passion involve teacher training in sexual health and she volunteers in schools and universities to help bring better sex & relationship education to students across Ontario. Jess is also a television personality, author, podcast host (@SexWithDrJess Podcast), and international speaker who has facilitated hundreds of corporate workshops and retreats in 35 countries from Lebanon to Costa Rica.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Sheraine Robinson(@byslr). She is a first-time mom, entrepreneur, and celebrity stylist. We discussed the challenges of adjusting to a new body after birth, how to handle unsolicited advice, having confidence in yourself, and your choices. We also got tips on staple pieces to always have in your closet for the summer/fall.

*TRIGGER WARNING* In today's episode, we chat with the gracious Oriana. She is a mom of three from Toronto, who lost her husband in a car accident 11 days after their third child was born. Two years later, she is now sharing her journey in turning her grief into growth.

Today we chatted with Kimberlee West, mother, and CEO of Kidsswag (@kidsswagco). We discuss why she saw the need to start this brand, how she balances motherhood, representation of black children altogether.

Welcome back, friends! We're kicking off season 3 by sharing how we feel about the W.A.P. song and video, reflecting on our favorite moments of Season 2, and what we are looking forward to in our next season.