Behind the Throne

Helen Hope Kimbrough & Charlitta Hatch•podcasters.spotify.com

Mothers are the queens of the castle, but let’s be real: it’s not all ball gowns and glass slippers. On this podcast, we’re giving you a peek Behind the Throne at the privilege and responsibility of wearing the crown. Hosted by Helen Hope Kimbrough - a proud wife and mom of two adult sons - and Charlitta Hatch, a proud wife, married to her high school sweetheart, and a proud mom of two little ones. Get ready as we share jewels with each other and you around all things connected to motherhood!

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6. The Challenges, Joys, and Misconceptions of Fatherhood feat. Marcus Kimbrough & Mark Hatch

This is such a special episode because we are joined by our husbands - Marcus Kimbrough and Mark Hatch! Father’s Day is just around the corner, so we are talking about our relationships with our own fathers, the challenges and great joys of fatherhood, and what we wish the media knew about Black fathers. Resources mentioned: Episode 1: The Mothers That Shaped Our Own Motherhood Journeys Some of the key takeaways from this episode include: Fathers who instill confidence in their children (especia...

Jun 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 6

5. Why Race and Culture Matter to Storytelling

There have been so many conversations about representation over the last few years, but sometimes we miss talking about the significance of representation in children’s books. In this episode, we’re sharing our journey to becoming authors and publishers of multicultural children’s books to help our children expand their views of the world and become strong, excited readers. Resources mentioned: Helen’s Publishing Company - AK Classics, LLC Charlitta’s Me3 Project & Black Boy Joy Book Series ...

Jun 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 5

4. Networking 101 | Building Strong Connections and Relationships

We’ve all heard the phrase, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” This phrase rings true in all areas of life, including motherhood. Networking allows us to build strong interpersonal relationships that lead to friendships, professional connections, and trusted partners to look out for our kids when we can’t be with them. In this episode, we’re sharing our top networking tips and our personal philosophy on sharing the gift of connection. Resources: OWN Spotlight: “Post-Traumatic Slave Syn...

Jun 01, 2023•18 min•Ep. 4

3. Mom Hacks | Habits That Will Make Your Life Easier

As busy moms, we are always looking for ways to make our lives easier and take some things off our plates. In this episode, we’re sharing the mom hacks that have helped us stress less and spend more time on the things that matter to us and to our families. Just a few habits in your daily, weekly, or monthly routine can do wonders. Let us know what your mom hacks are in the comments on our YouTube channel ! A few of the hacks we share in this episode include: Outsource what you can. Have a house ...

May 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 3

2. Summer Sun, Learning Fun, and Travel Hacks for Everyone!

School’s almost out for the summer! Even if you have some summer camps or travel plans on the calendar to keep your kids busy, there’s a lot of time left to fill with activities. In this episode, we’re sharing our best tips for keeping fun at the forefront while helping your kids learn new things and practice skills over the summer. Plus, some tried and true travel tips to keep your summer trips fun, educational, and hassle-free. A few of the tips we share for making summer fun and educational i...

May 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 2

1. The Mothers That Shaped Our Own Motherhood Journeys

To kick off our podcast and Mother’s Day weekend, we are honoring the mothers and mother figures in our lives who have shaped our motherhood journeys. From the generational influences of grandmothers to the support of sisters and aunties, we’re celebrating the women who have impacted us, our children, and everyone around them. Some key takeaways of this episode include: How is your family modeling what it means to celebrate mothers and treat them like queens all year round. Your kids are looking...

May 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1

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