Do you know where your knowledge of financial literacy and competency came from? For many of us, the way we save and spend our money comes directly from the lessons we learned around us. Most of those early finance lessons depend significantly on how we see our parents or guardians spend their money. We've had several financial conversations on our podcast, and today's discussion will differ. Our guests, Lola and Dupe Ajayi, are twin sisters passionate about teaching others the truth about finan...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 79
One in 40 people are believed to be living on the autism spectrum. Unfortunately according to Spectrum News “Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children and are often misdiagnosed with other conditions. They also have less access to services and tend to be underrepresented in most studies of autism.” We have shared several episodes that highlight special needs children on the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Some of the episodes that spoke about children growing up on the...
Apr 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 78
Have you ever thought about worldschooling? On the Cleverly Changing Podcast we've had two episodes that mention worldschooling and both guests go about traveling and teaching their children in different ways. Our first introduction to worldschooling was Episode 48 Worldschooling with Jade Weatherington , Jade discussed teaching and traveling the world with her daughter as an educator and single mother. Our next guest who talked about using practical knowledge and traveling was Kori from Educati...
Apr 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 77
Our inspiring guest today is a mom and author Tiffany Obeng. Tiffany is on a mission to educate and inspire Black children to aspire to be anything they want to become! We believe Black youth are capable of accomplishing their dreams. She writes career books for kids to introduce children to various professions, especially stealth professors. This episode is brought to you by sickle cell books. I'm Elle the producer of the cleverly changing podcast, but I'm also parenting a child with sickle cel...
Apr 04, 2022•55 min•Ep. 76
Our guest today is Fatmata who is a nurse practitioner, a children's book author, a military wife, and the owner of a staffing agency. She's a multifaceted woman from Sierra Leone, living in America and raising her 3-year-old son alongside her military spouse. Today she spoke with us about motherhood, how her son is developing an Interest in Reading, the impact of books on the lives of our children, and raising a confident Black boy in America. Something to Explore: When did Sierra Leone gain it...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 75
Are you juggling a lot? Do you have multiple children you desire to teach? Do you need some time to connect with yourself and your spouse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please listen to this full episode. Our guest, Christina Garrett, is a productivity and organizational coach for busy women who equips women of faith with practical time management strategies and self-care opportunities to get more done without overwhelm, burnout, and frustration. She shared how she works an...
Mar 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 74
All children need to learn how to deal with adversity, but having self-worth and confidence are necessary skills that will help youth thrive into adulthood. This episode is a conversation about how to raise confident kids. Something to Explore: Here are a few interesting facts to explore with your child. Today we will discuss the confidence and leadership of Nelson Mandela, his leadership style was respected around the world. He brought unity to his nation, dismantled apartheid, and served his c...
Mar 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 73
Three top reasons to listen and share this episode about homeschool dual enrollment. 1. Have you ever wondered how parents of multiples teach all of their children and work too? Shaun Taylor, todays guest has three businesses and three children and is able to make it work. 2. How are parents teaching their high school level children? Tune in and hear real examples of how one family is teaching her students in upper grades. 3. What does it take to attend high school and community college at the s...
Feb 28, 2022•57 min•Ep. 72
Did you know that the continent of Africa is one of the most diverse places on earth and there are more than 1500 languages spoken there? African Proverb “Wisdom is like a baobab (pronounced "baw - bab") tree: No one individual can embrace it. - Ghanaian proverb Word of the Episode Hela means "Money" in Swahili We've Got Merch! Support the Podcast There are hoodies , t-shirts , sweatshirts , pillows , and more. Place your order at CleverlyChanging.Threadless.com . Let's Connect! Want to be a gue...
Feb 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 71
There are a lot of students that ask themselves, is college right for me? Some students and families are concerned about student loans, acquiring scholarships, traditional methods of education and career in-roads. It's important to know there are a lot of other ways to get into your career of choice and to create multiple streams of income using your innate talents and self-learned concepts. Some of these alternate paths include cryptocurrency and NFTs. Of course, there are many advantages to be...
Feb 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 70
There were great civilizations that flourished in Africa before the 1500s. Some of those civilizations were Kush, Mali, and Great Zimbabwe. Long before European expeditions Africans participated in international trading networks and in trans-oceanic travel. It is well documented that they had trading relations with India, China and other parts of Asia. In addition, when Europeans started doing expeditions they often hired Africans to help them with the expeditions. Africans were also well known ...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 69
Some of the biggest contributors to sculptural art is from African Sculpture artist. Their expertise dates back thousands of years ago. Some of the oldest sculptures have been found in Egypt . In this episode Miriam gives us an update on her life with her four children. Today’s proverb is: Unity is strength, division is weakness. – Swahili Grown Folks With season four underway, Miriam is giving us a peek into her homeschool. With three of her four children having never been in a traditional scho...
Jan 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 68
To learn more about early African teachings with children visit Coolaboo.com . Today's African Proverb “Rain does not fall on one roof alone.” this proverb is from Cameroon. Word of the Episode Sango nini means what's new in Lingala. Grown Folks For our season four opener, Elle is giving us a peek into her life. Her girls have been homeschooled all of their lives and now that they are 13 years old, they're experiencing what traditional school is like. Elle and her husband find themselves navigat...
Jan 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 67
Highlights From the Show Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? Here's how: After this form is complete we will send you an interview link if your request is approved. Here's how your kids can be a guest on CleverlyCultured Kids: After this Interview form for kids is complete we will send you an interview link if your request is approved. Leave us a voicemail and let us know how you are enjoying the show or share your questions. Full Episode Transcript Introduction Hello, hello, everybody. We a...
Jan 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 66
You're listening to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Episode 65. Our guest for this episode is social worker turned travel blogger and now she is a newly published author too. Let's welcome Tiffany Heard to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. If you or your children dream of writing and publishing a book, then this is an episode that will inspire you. Please, share this episode with a friend who will feel motivated as well. THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40) Rain beats the leopard’s ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 65
Our guest today is Patrina Dixon. Patrina's story is important because many of the lessons we learn about money are not from school they are from the habits of our parents and guardians. Homeschooling isn't just about the regular electives and academic courses, it's also about teaching our children life skills so they will have positive behaviors. In this episode of the Cleverly Changing Podcast we will discuss the importance of teaching our children the truth about how to handle money. THE AFRI...
Aug 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 64
Our guest today is Brad Butler II. His story brings a new perspective to the Cleverly Changing Podcast because he spoke about growing up in a home where his parents and grandmother were functioning addicts. We believe that all people have the ability to rise from adversity to listen to Brad tell us about his journey from special ed to becoming a Mentor, educator, and motivational speaker. THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40) Many words do not fill a basket ~ Benin Proverb WORD O...
Aug 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 63
Our guest today is Dr. Monique Gadson. This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Dr. Monique Gadson, is the host of the And The Church Said... Podcast . She homeschooled her daughters while working as a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of counseling, consulting, and program development experience. Today, we spoke with Dr. Gadson about her homeschool journey and how she ke...
Jul 23, 2021•49 min•Ep. 62
This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Our guest and interviewee is Jacquelyn Clemmons, a birth and traditional postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, author, and mother of three. She has spent the past 20 years helping families from various backgrounds and ethnicities to have the care they need as they experience the joys of birth and the challenges of nursing. Through p...
Jul 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 61
In this episode we also want single parents and all parents to be encouraged that you can be the boss that desire to become in your business, home, and life. Take a listen and be inspired. This month is Entrepreneurs Do It Yourself Marketing Month and we know that if you're in business for yourself you need to market yourself, products, and services year round. So parents teach your kids how to market and they will never go broke. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:43) You have l...
Jun 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 60
May is Mental health awareness month and there is no better month to share Avantika Dixit's story and expertise. Whether we homeschool, remote school, or send our children to school we need to be mindful of the mental health challenges that our children may experience, especially during this pandemic. Avantika is a Clinical Psychologist and she shared her personal journey with wellness and also shared what we should look out for as it relates to our children. The African proverb for this week's ...
May 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 59
During the pandemic many parents across the world are learning how to adjust with their children being at home. Some are remote schooling and others have embraced homeschooling. Our guest, Patrick Quinn, was a former special education teacher. He joined us on the podcast to give us some home education tips and talk about some resources that we all (homeschoolers and traditional schoolers) can use to assist our kids with their homework. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22) Smoot...
May 07, 2021•39 min•Ep. 58
Growing up in America as a Black youth, parents have to be intentional about teaching their children Black History. Our guest was very candid about his passion for the youth and black education. De'Von Truvel stopped by the Cleverly Changing Podcast and chatted with us about his love for Black history and the power of education. He is a young educator who is teaching others online and offline about Black Wall Street, Blacks in World History and more. The African proverb for this week's podcast i...
Apr 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 57
Have you ever thought about what you should do if you have developmental concerns about your child? Or what happens after your child has been diagnosed with a disability like (autism, ADHD, PDD-NOS,etc). We are sharing this special episode because this month is Autism Acceptance month and in this episode, we spoke with an educational psychologist, board-certified in perinatal mental health. Please grab a notepad and tune in and listen to the entire episode. Tweet or message us your questions or ...
Apr 16, 2021•57 min•Ep. 56
In this Episode, we hear from James Oliver Jr. a dad of twins. While his twins are are remote schooling he leads the ParentPreneur Foundation which he started during COVID-19, to help black parent entrepreneurs have a community of support and a safe place to go and learn from each other. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:26) IF THERE WERE NO ELEPHANT IN THE JUNGLE, THE BUFFALO WOULD BE A GREAT ANIMAL. - GHANAIAN PROVERB Word of the Episode ( 1:50) "Pha" means give in the Zulu la...
Apr 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 55
In this Episode, we hear from Kpana a mom who considers it her life’s work to help families of children with disabilities get the support they need to function and thrive. She stands committed to her mission of amplifying the voices of people with disabilities. Listen to her personal journey and share this episode with a friend who would benefit from the conversation. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:12) “Remove an old tree and the tribe weakens. - Lesotho Proverb” Word of the ...
Apr 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 54
What happens when a family of educators decide to homeschool? In this episode we sat down with two educators, a mom and dad who are working from home and are educating their son and daughter. As you can imagine, they faced some obstacles, but what really stands out is how they found ways to homeschool creatively. Tune in and be sure to tweet us ( @CleverlyChangin ) your favorite takeaway from this episode. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:30) “No shortcuts exist to the top of a...
Mar 26, 2021•57 min•Ep. 53
Rainbow Me Kids was created to help families of color see people in books who look like them. Kya Johnson became a women in STEM when she created a technology media company, Rainbow Me Kids, that uses augmented reality to bring books to life. The company was awarded a BeyGood grant, which is a grant from Beyonce Knolls Carter to help keep the company running beyond the pandemic. Tune in and learn more about how children can be inspired by the diverse books that Rainbow Me Kids creates. The Afric...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 52
I'm sure you can imagine the myriad of experiences that an educator with decades of experience brings to the table, but this show was truly a one of a kind episode. We experienced so many different emotions, but laughter was the one that we were struck with the most. Please tune in and listen to today's conversation about the value of teaching health principles. Our guest is a retired educator who spent 37 years teaching students in the UK. After you listen, comment on Instagram and let us know ...
Feb 26, 2021•53 min•Ep. 51
Do you desire to cultivate your familial relationships and watch your children grow up with healthy boundaries? Are you curious about how other working parents find time for self-care? Do you have only one child growing up during this pandemic and you're trying to find healthy ways for him or her to cope? If you answered yes to either question, please tune in and listen to our 50th episode. The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:12) "There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 50
