In this episode I get to sit down and chat with Torre, who shares about her mental health journey. We discuss: -Anger management treatment in high school -Her diagnosis with anxiety which later led to postpartum depression with the last child -Lack of friends/support -Becoming a single mom twice -Dealing with dads who weren't that supportive -Why prayer isn't enough -Coping strategies -Medication and intense therapy -Fear of guilt and being judged AND MORE Connect with Torre: https://www.instagr...
Apr 16, 2019•58 min
In this episode, I got the chance to welcome back Lakiesha Russell, LPC to chat about social anxiety. We discuss: -What social anxiety is -Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) -What leads to anxiety and isolation -Why trust starts with you -Why it's important to have community or another single mom to talk to -How your actions affect your child -How therapy can help AND MORE Download the ANT worksheet: https://bit.ly/dontfeedtheants Connect with Lakiesha: https://www.instagram.com/lakieshalpc/ Get...
Apr 04, 2019•45 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Antinese, Licensed Esthetician and CEO of Glam Beauty Bar Spa, to discuss how busy moms can make time to take care of their skin. We discuss: -How to create a three to five minute routine -What type of products you should have in your day and night routine i.e. cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and serum -How often you should exfoliate and use a mask -How often you should get facials -Why you should use products for your skin type -Why you shouldn't use soap and l...
Mar 22, 2019•33 min
In this episode, I sit to chat with Kelma about her fitness journey and how she's been able to make time to exercise. We discuss: -Why she made the decision to take control of her health -How depression and the loss of her husband led to emotional eating and weight gain -Making a mindset shift -Making time to prepare meals AND MORE Connect with Kelma: https://www.instagram.com/fitbsbmom/ Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tour: https://singlemomsuccesstour.eventbrite.com Connect with me...
Mar 01, 2019•47 min
In this episode, I got to chat with Angela about her journey to debt freedom. We discuss: -Her childhood -Living check to check -Using the debt snowball method -What sacrifices she made -The importance of having a budget -Losing three jobs during the process -How she started her emergency fund -What she thinks about side hustles -Funding her 6-month emergency fund after becoming debt free AND MORE Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tour: https://singlemomsuccesstour.eventbrite.com Conne...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
The podcast turned one last year and I wanted to take time to let you know what's going on. I talk about: -Why I started the podcast -What I gained in 2018 -How the podcast has helped moms -Ways to become active in the community -Ways you can support -What you can expect in the future AND MORE Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success Tour: https://singlemomsuccesstour.eventbrite.com Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Symposium: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strengthening-single-moms-symposium...
Feb 18, 2019•26 min
In this episode I sat down to chat with Ta'Lor Pinkston, founder of Ladyhood Journey. We discuss: -Depression throughout pregnancy -Starting on her self-love journey -Self-care vs. self-love -What self-love actually is -Why Ta'Lor became a Self-Love Coach -Self-Awareness -How to prioritize self-care -What body positivity is -How we can change the way we think about Valentine's Day AND MORE Connect with Ta'Lor: https://www.instagram.com/ladyhoodjourney/ Get Your Tickets for the Single Mom Success...
Feb 13, 2019•53 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Rosalind, who is very knowledgable about income from her years of working for the IRS. We discuss: -What you should know before filing -Filling out your W-4 form correctly -Choosing between self preparation and using a tax preparer -Tax breaks for single moms -What to expect after filing AND MORE File your taxes free if your income is below $66,000: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/ W-4 form: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf Withholding Calculator: htt...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Evette Rawls, educator of 20 years about what a single mom's involvement in education should look like. We discuss: -Why it is important to be involved in your child's education -What parental involvement looks like -Why parents find it difficult to help the child with their homework -Why parental involvement declines in middle and high school -If growing up in a single parent home affects the child's education AND MORE Connect with Evette: https://www.in...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 48 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Ariesha Wilbert, a realtor who specifically works with single parents, about home buying. We discuss: -What you should know before buying a home -Why you should know your credit score and history before contacting a lender -Homeownership vs renting a home -How long you should plan to live in a home -Homebuying programs -What you can expect for closing costs -Downpayment assistance programs -How much you should save for a downpayment if you don't qualify f...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla, creator of the Black Girl Magic Planner, about how to plan effectively. We discuss: -the parts of the Black Girl Magic Planner and why each one is important -how Kayla plans for the year -why using time blocks or an hourly schedule is effective AND MORE Connect with Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/kaylashanai/ Visit Kayla's website: https://kaylashanai.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Leave feedback via...
Jan 04, 2019•52 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Bam, creator of Bae Mama Podcast, about how we felt about 2018. We discuss: -Our podcast's mission -Most important goals achieved -Skills acquired -Biggest mistakes -Challenges we overcame -Things we learned about ourselves and other people -Best memory -Biggest time waster -Goals for 2019 AND MORE Connect with Bam: https://www.instagram.com/madmilfybam/ Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Connect with m...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I got to chat with Dani, creator of the Milf Academy. We discuss: -Her decision to not have a relationship with her son's father -How she managed to continue on with graduate school while pregnant and finish -How she utilizes her support system -How she takes control of her life AND MORE Connect with Dani: https://www.instagram.com/daniicelebrity/ Follow the Milf Academy: https://www.instagram.com/themilfacademy/ Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/fo...
Dec 13, 2018•35 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Tiara Caldwell, founder of Crown and Cradled to discuss all things doula. We discuss: -Her inspiration behind becoming a doula -What a doula is -The purpose of a doula -Benefits of having a doula/postpartum doula -How to search for a doula -Why you should interview multiple doulas -Cost of a doula -Creating a birth plan and why it is important -Educating yourself and more! Connect with Tiara: https://www.instagram.com/birthceo/ Visit her site: http://crownedan...
Dec 04, 2018•45 min
In this episode, I got to sit down to chat with Jaleesa to chat about the differences between good touch and bad touch. Connect with Jaleesa: https://www.instagram.com/beyou.jjay/ Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Connect with other single moms...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Ciera, founder of FanCee and author of Cheers to Him. We discuss: -Alternating holidays with the other parent -Dealing with divorced parents in addition to being a single parent during the holidays -Building holiday traditions w/your kid(s) -Learning to appreciate alone time -Communicating with the other parent about creating a holiday schedule -Different categories of self care: physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, & cognitive -Why Cie...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Brianna, founder of BLNA Financial Services, about saving on last minute Christmas shopping. We discuss: -Why she got into accounting -Setting a spending limit on Christmas shopping -Overspending and getting into debt -Making a list of people you have to buy for -The feelings of guilt -How you can save -Planning for next year AND MORE Connect with Brianna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blnafinancialservices/ Visit Brianna's site: https://...
Nov 08, 2018•46 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Brittany and we use our experience in Healthcare to break down Open Enrollment. We discuss: -Basic health insurance terminology -How to choose a medical, dental, vision plan -Why you shouldn't choose a plan just because someone else has it -The benefits of enrolling in a FSA as a single mom -Why you should consider your lifestyle when you are enrolling AND MORE Visit our sponsors: https://takecareof.com https://www.rxbar.com - use the code RXSB to save 25...
Oct 31, 2018•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is a triple board certified infectious disease specialist, about her breast cancer journey. We discuss: -When she was diagnosed & how she felt -How she broke the news about her diagnosis to her daughter -Why it's important to have a good relationship with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Gynecologist -How treatment makes her feels -Getting second opinions -Why it took cancer for her to prioritize herself -How b...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Dee about her Domestic Violence journey. We discuss: -The stages of domestic violence -How she experienced abuse from pregnancy until her daughter was two months -How she broke the news to her family & friends -Her fear of becoming a single mom and how that same fear affects other moms -When she finally made the decision to join a support group -Developing a support system and finding at least one person you can confide in -Why it's important to u...
Oct 20, 2018•58 min
In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Attorney Nasheia Conway about child support. We discuss: -Why she continued to attend law school while pregnant and later became a single mom -The importance of building a support system -The biggest misconceptions of child support -Why she made the decision to file for child support -Things you should consider when asking for modifications in your child support order -Non-custodial vs. Custodial parent -Pro bono lawyers -Finding information in law li...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I got to chat with Brawley, founder of Above 500 & Single Fathers United. We discuss: -why his personal experience led him to create Single Fathers United -how women treat babies as possessions and use them against the fathers -why a lot of men give up on their role as fathers -what happened when he found out his child's mom was leaving -how he was able to get an injunction (and later gained custody) without an attorney by being resourceful -how the court views the parents -...
Oct 03, 2018•59 min
In this episode, I get to sit down with Maurice and chat about his journey as a single, divorced dad of multiple children. We discuss: -Communicating with his ex-wife -Creating a safe space with his kids for them to be able to communicate -Not following each other on social media -How both of them pays child support -How single dads tend to get more support from the community and are less stereotyped than single moms -How helpful focus groups (for children whose parents have been deployed or div...
Sep 29, 2018•56 min
In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Jeremy about his challenges as a dad while being in the military. We discuss: -why the relationship with his child's mother ended -how often he sees his child -his thoughts about child support -why he feels that most men are not physically present -why women should try and communicate with their child's father -the relationship between his biological father AND MORE Take a moment to answer the survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Co...
Sep 22, 2018•59 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Willie about his journey coparenting while in college. We discuss: -making the decision to co-parent for the betterment of the child -his schedule and getting his school work done -his support system -the transition from seeing his son everyday to three days a week -his biggest challenge as a new dad -having his father as a role model -his family's disappointment of him having a child without being married -why faith is important -what self care looks like for...
Sep 13, 2018•43 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Tyrise, a co-host of The Absent Dad Podcast. We discuss: -his lack of communication during his college years -his understanding of where he went wrong -why he thinks college is a fantasy world -why he felt that he deserved 50% custody -why men have to give up their selfishness when they have children -his thoughts on the lack of responsibility of some dads -why we should understand the outcome of not taking preventative measures when it comes to sex -dating -h...
Sep 07, 2018•57 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Licensed Professional Counselor, Lakeisha Russell, to discuss: -Forming a partnership and having conversations with your child's teacher -How transitions can impact behavior -Why modeling behavior is important -Having conversations about behavior with your kids and using proper terminology -Why building a support system is important -Raising boys -Behavioral disorders i.e. ADHD, Autism, & Anxiety -How genetics play a part in behavior -Choosing a famil...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I get to chat with Sabrina of Simply Being Sabrina. We discuss: -Keeping your house clean when you have a million things to do -Teaching your kids how to clean so that you all share the responsibility -Prioritizing what needs to be cleaned the most -Sabrina's favorite household products AND MORE For more information on the Single Moms Cruise, visit: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/single-moms-cruise Connect with Sabrina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplybeingsa...
Aug 24, 2018•47 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Khadeejah of G.R.I.T. Mom and educator of 13 years. We discuss: -what G.R.I.T is -figuring out what duties you can pass on to your child -why it's important to add meal prepping to your routine -giving your kids to-do-lists -coparenting after divorce -making responsibilities a family thing so that your kids feel empowered like they do in the classroom -why having structure and routines are important -why you should show your kids an example of how you wan...
Aug 16, 2018•55 min
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Aisha Taylor of FNPhenomenal. We discuss: -what Aisha learned on her journey to manage her money better with twins -creating a budget -evaluating what you have so that you know what to buy -couponing -cutting back on expenses -clothing exchanges -back to school drives AND MORE For more information on the Single Moms Cruise, visit: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/single-moms-cruise Follow Aisha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnphenomenal/ Si...
Aug 10, 2018•49 min
