What's the cure for the summertime blues that affected many of us last summer? This week, we talk about plans for summer 2021 - the camps, the vacations, and the workload! We share some of our memories of past summers and discuss how we plan and prepare for summer break. Listen to the end to find out our hosts' dream vacations and why they may do a family swap next summer! Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast IG: @black...
Jun 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Our Gemini twin co-hosts, Kaanji and Tara, invited you to join their Birthday Extravaganza this week. Join this fun-filled episode as they talk about how they celebrate their birthdays, birthday celebrations from their past and for their kids, and the one gift that Kaanji has outlawed in her house and why. Listen to find out what Kaanji gifted Tara this year that Tara's husband may ban from their house. Stay tuned to the end to hear their birthday wishes for this year. Connect with us: Clubhouse...
May 30, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This week, Kaanji and Tara discuss The Sandwich Generation, a term used to describe women who are both raising young children and taking on the additional responsibilities of caring for their aging parents. They each discuss the additional responsibilities they are taking on with their mothers, and how that affects their own mental health. Kaanji reviews actionable steps we can take to prepare ourselves for the future, and they both realize how having only children makes them want to be more vig...
May 23, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
As May in Mental Health Awareness Month, Tara and Kaanji discuss the importance of having open conversations about mental health and getting the help you need. They talk about their own mental health struggles and what has helped them, the different messages they received growing up about therapy, and they share ideas for their listeners on how to both ask for help and help others in their own mental health journey. We also find out why Kaanji might be done with Grey’s Anatomy, and, as usual, sh...
May 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Tara and Kaanji discuss whether Mother's Day should be an official holiday or whether it's time to cancel this century-old celebration. They talk about the contradicting origin tale and reflect on their own experiences, expectations and attitudes around Mother's Day and how - or if - they "celebrate" it in their households. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast IG: @blackandwhitemomcast Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby Tara : @Tatst...
May 09, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Kaanji and Tara discuss why work life balance doesn't exist and how they handle being working mothers. They share the stress of being pulled in many different directions and how they keep their priorities in check. The conversation takes a vulnerable turn as they uncover a glaring discrepancy between their experiences over the last year, but they find common ground in the obvious: Tupac lyrics. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandw...
May 02, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41
On this poignant episode, Kaanji and Tara share their initial reactions and thoughts on George Floyd's murder and the guilty verdict handed down against his killer. Their conversation centers on how their lives have been forever changed by George Floyd's murder in May 2020, and how they have talked to their adolescent sons about the murder, racial reckoning and reconciliation. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast IG: @b...
Apr 21, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
How can we raise our kids to be as strong as possible while shielding them from the harsh realities of a (sometimes) cruel and unequal society? In this episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss how their childhood traumas and experiences impacted their parenting choices and have taught them to be resilient adults. They share how they have learned to teach their sons to handle discouragement, disappointment, and difficulties while being strong emotional support systems, and offer some straightforward tips...
Apr 18, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 39
What's it like to raise a Muslim child in American society? This week, we are joined by Dr. Shazia Anwar, a physician, certified life coach and community builder. Listen in as Kaanji and Tara have an enlightening and honest conversation with Shazia about the challenges, opportunities and pressures of raising Muslim children in America, misconceptions about Islam, and how we can all teach our kids about the upcoming holiday of Ramadan in a respectful manner. To contact Shazia, please visit her Fa...
Apr 11, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week, we are joined by Kelly Walker, host of the sports-focused podcast, Hustle & Pro. We chat about why involving our kids in youth sports benefits their overall development, how to navigate challenges of a demanding extracurricular schedule, and finding the right activity for your kids. Listen as Kelly bravely shares her personal antiracism journey and how she uses her platform to advance equity. Connect with Kelly Walker on IG @ kelly_walkertexas Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji a...
Apr 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Kaanji and Tara welcome Connection Coach Emily Siegel to the podcast this week to talk about the importance of friendships and connection. They discuss their difficulties with creating new friendships and why connected relationships are so important to all of us. They discuss how to build a friend circle when you’re new in town and how vulnerability is the key to creating authentic connections. Connect with Emily Siegel @theconnectedmomlife Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Bec...
Mar 28, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Kaanji and Tara have a vulnerable conversation this week about their complicated relationships with food and their bodies. Listen as they each share their stories of when they first internalized the idea that they weren't enough as they were and how having adolescent kids is shining a light on a lifelong struggle. They discuss radical self love, parenting adolescent boys through their own body image challenges, and an unabashed love for all things Lizzo. Book Reference: The Body is Not an Apolog...
Mar 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Kaanji and Tara talk to the co-hosts of Didn't I Just Feed You about the struggle with feeding our families and establishing healthy food relationships. What was meant to be a conversation about picky eaters and meal planning turns into an amazing and insightful conversation about our complex relationship to food. Listen as Stacie and Meghan talk about how our economic status, schedules, and the origins of food play a role in how we relate to the primal instinct of feeding our kids. Tara also re...
Mar 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Kaanji and Tara sit down with Alison Lumbatis, style guru and founder of Get Your Pretty On, the go-to resource for inclusive fashion inspiration and lifestyle advice. Listen as Alison explains her journey from engineer to blogger to entrepreneurship, helping over 30,000 discover their authentic style as GYPO community members. Check out Get Your Pretty On Freebies at: www.getyourprettyon.com Pre-order Alison's Book, The Ultimate Book of Outfit Formulas: A Stylish Solution to What Should I Wear ...
Mar 07, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss the rise in violence in Asian-American communities and talk about how we can educate and inform our kids about hate crimes, racism and discrimination. Our hosts talk about how we can work together to ensure safety for all of our kids and offer some strategies for we can work in solidarity to end violence against all marginalized people and build cross-racial and cross-cultural solidarity. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast P...
Feb 28, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This episode, Kaanji and Tara share their experiences surviving the Texas winter storm that resulted in record low temps, historic snowfalls, statewide power outages, school closings, and more uncertain times! Our hosts chat about how the experience brought their parenting skills to a new level of anxiety and the lessons that they took away from this week. They talk about the importance of community and connection, and how they and their families survived 4 days of power outages and state-mandat...
Feb 21, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Mom, Can I Say The N** Word? In this deeply raw and honest episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss the N word and how they have addressed the use of this word in their homes and with their families. The discussion turns deeply personal as Kaanji discusses one of her experiences with racism. Stay tuned to the end, as our hosts lighten the mood a bit by showcasing their acting chops. This is a can't miss episode for everyone. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a Podcast Patron: ww...
Feb 14, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Do you find yourself repeating negative parenting patterns with your kids and want to break the cycle? This week, Kaanji and Tara sit down with positive parenting expert, Alexis, as she shares the pillars of this parenting style, how to incorporate positive parenting in your life, and how it changed her motherhood journey. Listen to the end for some hilarious outtakes and find out the one thing Kaanji and Alexis, unfortunately, have in common. Please subscribe, rate, and review @ Apple Podcasts....
Feb 07, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Kaanji and Tara share how they celebrate and teach Black History to their kids and use February as Black History Month as a starting point for these conversations. Listen to the end of this powerful episode for our special tribute to Black legends, Henry "Hank" Aaron and Cicely Tyson. Please subscribe, rate, and review @ Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify, Amazon, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us: Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast IG: https...
Jan 31, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Podcast Family, listen up! Are you ready to listen to bonus episodes and support keeping this podcast ad-free? Well, you can now join our exclusive private, patreon community and support this show! Check out this quick update and a sneak peek at some of the behind-the-scenes content that our patrons will have access to. Check out this quick clip as our hosts showcase their (lack of) rapping skills with a shout-out to one of Tara's favorite 90s rap songs. Mark your calendars for February 1 to sig...
Jan 29, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week, Kaanji and Tara get real about why so few women have friendships across racial lines. We share some life experiences and shine a light on why it is important for moms to expand our friendships across color lines. Listen in as we open up and try to understand how race and fear affect our friendships and how to be intentional in promoting cross-racial friendships in our mom groups and circle of friends. Please subscribe, rate, and review @ Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify, Amazon, G...
Jan 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Listen in as we talk about the language of love - sign language - with special guest Elise Tate, CEO & author of Sign Me Up for a Happy Home. This week, Kaanji and Tara chat with Elise, as she opens up about her life as an NFL wife, mothering 2 toddlers, and her diverse and inclusive parenting resource about teaching sign language to kids. Welcome to the conversation. Learn more about Elise's book: https://www.shopsignmeup.com Please subscribe, rate, and review @ Apple Podcasts. Follow us on...
Jan 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week's episode is all about dollars and sense. Join us as we discuss how to talk with kids about money, budgets and financial responsibility, and how to break a cycle of financial chaos in your family. The Motherhood and Black and White Podcast is a weekly conversation with Kaanji and Tara about motherhood- the challenges and celebrations. This momcast is a place where motherhood and cultural learning intersect. This week's episode is an Introduction to the momcast and the hosts- as we begi...
Jan 10, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
A new year is the perfect time for reflection and goal-setting. This week, tune in for a mini-episode as we recap of our favorite moments from 2020 and share some of our goals for 2021. Listen to find out how Tara's New Year's Eve celebration inspired her 2021 Word of the Year.
Jan 03, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join us for our first annual Joyous Kwanzaa Celebration. First, Kaanji and Tara discuss the history, practice and principles of Kwanzaa. And later, we are joined by Kaanji's mom for a special, virtual Kwanzaa candle lighting ceremony. Listen and learn how to explain Kwanzaa to your family and friends, and recognize and honor celebrants as we amplify this African-American celebration of culture and heritage with our final episode of 2020. Habari Gani! Follow Podcast so we can keep you up to date ...
Dec 25, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Grab your winter drink of choice and tune into Kaanji and Tara’s joyous jingle-jangling chat about their favorite parts of Christmas! Find out their favorite holiday music, movies, memories, and moments, and get some ideas for inclusive gifts that challenge gender and cultural norms. Let us know your favorite holiday traditions and make sure to tune in for next week’s episode where Kaanji will share with us about Kwanzaa … featuring a special celebratory mom...
Dec 20, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Have you ever forgotten your kid's birthdate? Have you ever lied about your kid's age to get that child discount? This week, Kaanji and Tara get to know each other a little better by playing Never Have I Ever - the Mom Edition! Listen to this joy-inducing episode and play along. Even though this version does not include alcohol and is most definitely family friendly, it's still hilarious and very telling about our hosts' parenting choices. Join us to find out who wins the award for Best (Worst?)...
Dec 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This time of year is all about gifts, giving, and generosity. But this week’s guest mom, licensed therapist Vanessa M. Sanford, challenges us to think bigger. How do we nurture generosity in our kids while appreciating and acknowledging the generosity they already have? Vanessa has answers for us as she challenges us to model and pursue a generosity that is collective and authentic. Join us for this week’s episode to hear Kaanji and Tara's reactions to their kids' podcast takeover, what Tara is ...
Dec 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It's a Family Affair this episode as Kaanji and Tara take a break and pass the mic to their sons, Roman and Gage, and their college intern Tevah. This episode gives us the chance to see our hosts like never before (and maybe never again, since one son said his mom isn’t funny!) Listen with your kids to this hilarious inside look at how our hosts are REALLY doing at motherhood - straight from the source. #doingthebestwecan #takingabreak #mute #ReviewswithRage #digressing IG: @ blackandwhitemomcas...
Nov 29, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Over the Wi-fi and Through the Zoom, Thanksgiving 2020 is Here! Grab a bite to eat and join us for this delicious, sorry, delightful Thanksgiving episode! Kaanji and Tara dish on their favorite Thanksgiving memories and traditions, and share what they're grateful for this year. The episode turns a bit more serious as Kaanji shares some health challenges and reminds us as women and moms to take our health as seriously as we would for our family members. Tara also gives us some best practices for ...
Nov 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
