Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity...
We end up going on a bit of a tangent in this episode. But, I think you get our point, overall. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity...
We are getting ourselves reacquainted with recording and putting new recordings out. This recording is from January 28th, so there may be a few outdated updates. We discuss what our kids are into and what is going on in our coop. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebo...
This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. This episode, we discuss movies and shows Share with us any shows or movies you enjoy with your family. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: U...
This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. During our first episode, we discuss books we have read, like to read, ad plan to read. Share with us any books you enjoy, think we may enjoy, or are hoping to read yourself. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity F...
How do you center joy? We discuss our tentative goals for our next season. We also engage in a rant about community centered spaces. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Fa...
We provide some updates and round out this season with a discussion around Black Trauma Porn on the internet. Spoiler Alert: We're over it. . . . Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity /...
Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity...
We talk a lot about what is going on with us. Then we get into a conversation about the issues surrounding anti-mask parents and their disinterest in public schools requiring masks. This has led them to contemplate homeschooling which has caused a disruption to our spaces. Resources Mentioned during this episode: I know we mentioned resources, but I can't remember which ones. Send us a message and I will update this section. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese ...
We discuss a bit about homeschooling spaces and meetups being influenced by people who don't actually intend to commit to homeschooling. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook...
Takisha explores some challenges she has around setting boundaries. We also discuss Shaniese's annoyance with the expectation of gift giving at birthday parties and respectability politics around that. Let us know what you thought about the episode. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on ...
Please excuse our audio. Takisha's feed is a bit loud and off. This episode we discuss a few updates about ourselves and get into a few things that we have observed as hot button issues. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: unconventionallyBrown / Facebook: UNcon...
Note from Takisha: Hi all! This episode is long over due. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me with time management. I hope you enjoy this episode and find some useful information as we discuss boundaries. I'm just glad I finally had the time to put this out. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for ...
Takisha and Shaniese discuss their children and their toys. We also dive into some other areas related to Conscious Parenting, and our thoughts of honorifics. (Of course there's always some discussion around community building) Resources Mentioned during this episode: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Boxes Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build Engineering DK Series Look I'm an Engineer Simplicity Parenting Our Next Book Club Book for April: Rais...
Takisha and Shaniese talk about how we put so many expectations on our children and holding them accountable; compared to the amount of grace we provide to some adults. We also touch on how this all plays out in our society. Let us know your thoughts and if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group...
Catch up with us as we try to get back into the swing of things We talk about Executive Functioning, and Gender Norms. Resources Mentioned during this episode: https://nyupress.org/9781479820559/trans-affirmative-parenting/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Ho...
Takisha finally finds the time to upload a conversation we had in October. Hope you all enjoy. We haven't decided when we will schedule our final 3 sessions for this season. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNc...
We discuss a bit about problematic black shows, and the lizard teacher. Learn more about Chocolate Milk Café: https://www.chocolatemilkcafe.com/ Next Book Chat book: https://www.afrikandjeli.com/products/little-indigo-house Latest Blog post: https://unconventionallybrown.com/home/juoflsy3qbdolzkyiaxqaofmw1y3bf Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Ta...
SPOILER ALERT. . . . Yes, yes it is. We spend some time unpacking the culture around gift giving and your right to say "no thank you". Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Fam...
We missed last week, due to life happening. Hope you enjoy this session with Shaniese and her children making Elderberry Syrup. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families f...
We ended up with a full and long discussion this episode. You may need to break it up into sections. We welcome an editor to help us with timestamps and to maybe drown out Takisha's kids in the background. Stay to the end discussion around Takisha's exploration with Imposter Syndrome. We would love for you to weigh in. Time Stamps: ( Thanks to Shaniese ) Business Expo- 2:00 Planning and scheduling -3:45 Family meetings- 7:25 Fall homeschool prep- 16:45 Upcoming book chats- 27:25 Balance/Managing...
We mention our upcoming Book Chats for the rest of the year and engage in a rant related to an Instagram post about how are parenting aligns with our politics. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYP4nOJ_U0/?igshid=1ig96ndl96tkp Resources Mentioned during this episode: Books for our Upcoming Chats Diversify Your Homeschool Reading List UNconventionally Brown blog post Yes You Can: A Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Your Black Child by Alisia Joy - will be reviewing in September No Dream Deferred: Why B...
During this bonus episode, we chat about stocking up on school supplies. This episode was recorded on July 30th. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity
Melinda Huerta joins us to discuss our favorite genre of music and other things on our mind. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc / Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity / Facebook: Families for Equity...
Yeah, I said it! We are back for a fourth season! Listen as Takisha and Shaniese discuss their perspectives on marriage, and a few sidebars along the way. Resources mentioned during episode: https://rebelsteps.com/episodes/s2e5-talk-it-out/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Me...
This is our last episode for this round. We are joined by Alicia Lucas as we discuss raising our liberated and free children. You can find Alicia on Instagram @brick_city_homeschool Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Fac...
We're processing how the current events have been affecting us and our families. Resources mentioned Stamped IndieBound.org Daddy There's a Noise Outside Wee The People’s ‘Family Day Of Action’ 5/31 In Solidarity With Black Lives Our Whole Lives Sex is a Funny Word When a Bully is President Critical Resistance Unconventionally Brown - It's Time to Stop Enabling Your Racist Friends What Makes a Baby Revolution Playlist Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Tak...
Jillian Faulks-Majuta joins us as we discuss boundaries surrounding work and schooling from home while navigating a pandemic and social distancing. You can find Jillian on Instagram @majutawellness Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook:...
Takisha and Shaniese just spend sometime catching up. This bonus episode helps us to match up our recording sessions with when we release episodes. How are you surviving this pandemic? Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese ( She/Hers ) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog , and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha ( She/Hers ) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Facebook: Unconvention...
Yael joins us as we discuss our reaction to an article where a Good Morning America writer wrote about their experience with unschooling. Akilah Richards was cited in the article. Here is her reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egK34Dv6cEc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1nN-rMrUYH5wa7BlGTWupoiPZa-cZgshE33L_18w66Nh7vxoGsPTFzWZA Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoo...
