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Welcome to A Melanated Moment! Here we discuss all things related to black love, marriage, friendships, family, culture, and media! *This isn’t for the faint or lighthearted* Grab your drink and let’s talk about it!
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This is one of those conversations that I could go on and on about. As a matter of fact Sarah told me she would come back to speak to me again and I think I am going to take her up on that. Sarah was born in a small town where the majority of people in the town were white. A direct quote from Sarah is "the biggest problem with small towns is the mi…
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So yawl know we can actually be cute cute sporting sustainable fashion, right? Earth Day is approaching and last I checked we get ONE Earth, and we have a lot of work to do to maintain the health of it. One way of doing this is by wearing recycled clothing and recycling the things that you are no longer in need of. Shannon Crawford of https://www.i…
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Meet Simone, a Texas mom of two and former accounting professional turned digital creative. Her children are 9 years and 5 months apart in age. Although they share a close relationship, raising them has been very different. Join Simone and I as she walks us through the story of dyslexia with her son and how she made sure he had the tools he needed …
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Truth is even mamas who have not been diagnosed with depression have days where parenting is down right difficult. Sometimes managing our own emotions, thoughts and feelings can be enough and then add parenting to that. I don't know about you but I want to build strong healthy relationships with my children, in order to do so I need practical ways …
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Where all my allies at!?!? This week I was able to sit down with Amanda Gorman, of the Finding your Village Podcast, and talk about allyship and finding joy while doing so. We chat about why it is so uncomfortable for white women to ask for help or to admit they don't have all the answers, here we give freedom to show up and confront some of this m…
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I have been hearing a lot about being kind as we deal with tons of social injustice and racially charged issues....hey y'all just like respect is just a minimum, so is kindness! How can we move past kindness and into heart work. There is so much work to do friends, let's be open to moving forward in the areas that are going to move the needle. Belo…
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Protecting Black Women and Girls
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Before I dive into the show notes I want to invite you to join me this Sunday 9/20/20 for a FREE EVENT! In collaboration with Dem Black Mamas Podcast we will be hosting Matinees with Mamas. Black Mamas come enjoy an afternoon of diving into how we see ourselves in this film that centers a Black women dealing with love and loss. Bring your mimosas a…
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We only get one world, and I don't know about you but I want to leave it in the best shape possible for my children and generations to come. Join Seema Thomas and I as she walks us through some easy ways that we can start living a more sustainable life. Follow Seema on IG to get on board with the IG lives that she does with others. She is such a we…
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Finding our Purpose With Dr. Sadi Porter
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Dr. Sadi, also known as the Purpose Promoter has so much to say about living life on purpose and with a purpose no matter what season you find yourself in. From a married women to a successful single she drops tons of knowledge on how to embrace yourself in your season. Join us as we talk about marriage, life after divorce, co-parenting and loving …
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How many of you know that this mom thing is just a bunch of prayer and trial and error! I mean who really knows what they are doing? This series came to me because I love to tell on myself and I knew there had to be some other moms out there who had a heart to share their struggles and how they were able to make it through those struggles. Today, D…
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When the rubber meets the road in our motherhood journey, we may be left standing in places that will make us question everything. What will you do in those moments? How will you continue to show up when the life you thought you would have doesn't pan out? Join Nashira Williams and I as she tells her story to get to the other side of happy. My hope…
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Motherhood is the ultimate sisterhood. Although we may all handle the challenges and hurdles differently I know that sharing our stories, both the good and the not so good, help each of us along the journey. I can't tell you how many times I have heard another mom share a situation they were dealing with and it helped me feel normal again. My advic…
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Hey mamas! If you follow me on social media you know that I have been talking about how to celebrate and maintain a joy filled marriage. I don't know about any of you but marriage has been one of the toughest journeys for me. It has been the one relationship that has taught me the most about who I am and the most about how I need to grow. The only …
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Mama, you know we all need a moment! I have connected with some amazing moms on IG and it is such joy to hear how different moms find ways to take care of themselves. During quarantine those moments have become increasingly hard to get so I am sure we have all had to recreate the wheel a bit. Come hang out as I chat with two moms who are doing life…
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Dismantling Racism in the Education System
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I have been on a little hiatus and this was the perfect episode to return with. Y'all know I ride hard for kids around here and with the state of the world today we have to figure out how we can correct our education system so that each group is represented equally and fairly. I am sickened by a lot of what I have seen go on in the education system…
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Hey giver, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. The giver in you needs to hear how the harvest has so much to do with how we allow others to sow into our lives. Quick bonus episode that is sure to bless your socks off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: htt…
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Ode to Motherhood!
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Click this link to check out the episode details. Don’t skip the show notes y’all! https://madmimi.com/p/0611a01--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/supportMelanated Mom
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https://madmimi.com/s/40a3a01--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/supportMelanated Mom
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We are still here mamas. Still in the house and still figuring out daily how to manage this pandemic. As I have already talked about in a previous conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Shilene Aaron, we are declaring a thriving season and not merely here to survive. Today, we are having a little girl chat about how we are managing and s…
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Still living this very surreal COVID-19 life BUT there is peace in all of it. When you are at peace it transfers to your children. Let’s be the peace for our family during this unpredictable time. Look forward to continuing the conversation with you on social media. Meet me over on IG www.instagram.com/melanatedmompodcast FB www.facebook.com/melana…
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Wine Down- The Laughter we Need
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If you moms aren't stir crazy yet then come help us out!!! It is day whatever of this shelter in place and a few of my girls and I needed to catch up on how we are surviving it all. Laughter is truly keeping me during this time. Grab a little drink and pull up for a whole bunch of talk about nothing. If you haven't spent some good time chatting wit…
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It’s a ramble y’all! Just me on a solo episode taking about how I plan to remain joyful and at peace during a time that can bring a lot of anxiety. Love y’all! Be safe and choose Joy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanatedmom/support…
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My husband and I had a weekend to ourselves and we took a deep dive into how to keep marriage in the growth cycle. We are still learning how to have an extraordinary marriage. Come listen and gain new perspective for your own marriage/relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSu…
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Mastermind Call with my Sisters
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Stepping up dreams and visions is better with good girlfriends! Goal chatting is my favorite! Sitting down with Anna and Deanna for our monthly goal talk and letting you listen in on our process. As a mother and wife don’t let your process for your dreams die! Anna and Deanna are both pressing forward as bloggers and influencers. All I can tell you…
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In this episode Precious Detina and I dove into a topic that may be hard for most moms to receive well. It makes me rethink my whole parenting game...how can I be a better mother. A mother who shows up to go through the hard things with her kids while really hearing their voices. We spoke mostly to the tumultuous relationship that can happen betwee…
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This week took the air out of a lot of our lungs. The great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others were killed in a tragic accident. It is time for us to live a life that exemplifies excellence, I call that dying empty. Whatever you have to give to this world, you have to give it now. Don’t hesitate to encourage others and to live fully. Listen as …
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Raeshal Solomon takes money talk to a whole new level with her book series for kids, My Little Banker. Join us as we explore ways to make our kids money smart now so they don’t have to play catch up. Raeshal explores themes such as giving, saving and spending in her series. She is giving us 10% off our total order with the promo code Mamas! Be sure…
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Talking all things vacation with my little sister! Rachel has all the great tips for travelling solo, taking girl trips, where to search for the best deals and how to make the most of every minute of your trip. Come listen to us cut up while giving you all the travel hacks in the process. Be sure to check out my girl on social and read her amazing …
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Solo episode time mamas! Who is ready to light a fire under this new decade. 2020 is your year to shine. Come listen to some of the things I plan to see come to pass this year and how I plan to make it all happen. I hope this encourages you to find the best way to make this new year, new you stick for a lifetime. --- This episode is sponsored by · …
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Coming to you with bonus content to wrap up the year. My family joins me to talk about how 2019 was for them and what they all look for in 2020. Come join in on the craziness of the Wilson/Jones gang. Happy New Year to you all! Catch my new blog post over at www.melanatedmom.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p…
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Mamas, I am back! After what seems like an eternity I am back with new content and ready to chat with you all. I have missed you all so much! We have now reached the end of the 90 Day Challenge and I wanted to sit down with my sisters to find out how living an intentional life can lead to big changes. We started strong, had some hiccups in the midd…
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We are nearing the end of a decade y'all and I want us all to finish strong! Don't you want to walk into 20/20 with clear vision and purpose for your life, for how you want to raise your kids and foster healthy relationship and with an intentional plan to be a better version of you. My sisters and I are doing the Last 90 Day Challenge with Rachel H…
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This is such an exciting interview for me! Monet Hambrick talks to us about how to love traveling with your children, how to fund these amazing trips and what traveling teaches children. Traveling is underrepresented in our communities so the beauty of this interview brought me so much joy! Monet, is truly a breath of fresh air and I enjoy watching…
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We are here! Still in the land of the living, we live in a place where we are able to express ourselves as we want and life is good! Positivity does not come easy it is something that needs to be worked at. Today, come along with me as we talk about how to show up and bring the sunshine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to…
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Disney Dreaming with June Joseph- on an endless pursuit of happiness and new hairstyles
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If you love any and everything Disney, this is the episode for you. June, is Disney walking and she shares with us some of her favorite things about the parks, how to find a great deals and ways that we can enjoy solo/adult friends while at Disney. Come see the parks through new eyes in this interview! Go join June on all her social media outlets. …
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Today I just want to have a short chat about showing up. It doesn’t matter what you are showing up for but whatever it is do it with intention. There are three months left in this year. Join me so I can tell you what I plan to do to be present going into the New Year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt…
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Girl chat
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Do you just need to laugh a little?!?? If so this is the episode for you. In this episode I sat down with a couple of good girlfriends over wine and cake while chatting about this crazy mom life! Join us because laughter is the best way to deal with the madness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a…
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We all want our kids to be compassionate...well what about showing compassion to themselves. Teaching your children to be kind to themselves is so important. So many moms struggle with this and our kids are watching. Give them the tools they need early to love themselves so deeply that they don’t look for validation from the outside. Let’s continue…
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In this solo episode I discuss how continuing to focus on all the things you THINK you are missing out on is delaying your destiny. Let’s get to a place where our need to meet our calling is greater than any fear that tries to distract us. Stay connected with me on all my social media platforms and let’s continue the dialogue. Check out my website …
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I love creatives! Doesn’t mean that all of my kids will be creatives but if I see anything I can help them develop I jump on the chance to do so. In today’s episode I talk with my cousin about how to raise creatives when you have multiple children. She had some helpful tips for keeping the kids in the game while staying in the game yourself. --- Th…
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Mental illness in children- a chat with Shyla Garcia
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Mental illness is real and black children are suffering from it. Who was raised in a home where you were told what happens in our home stays in our home? Our parents were trying to protect us and protect their space but I think hearing things like that said can cause a child to stuff and mass a lot of what needs to be talked about. I am not a menta…
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This episode is about one of my greatest comeback moments. Never underestimate the comeback, as a matter of fact expect the comeback to be better than the original version of you. I know that when the “winter” life moments show up it feels as if we will never recover BUT don’t believe the hype. Your best is yet to come! Please stay connected with m…
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Deanna and I continue our conversation on her homeschooling journey. If you missed the first part of our interview please go back and check it out. She is dropping knowledge! She is honest about the journey not being all rainbows but speaks to the rewards being far greater than the work she put in. Follow Deanna on her social accounts. She can be f…
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Join me on this episode where I am talking to a homeschool mom friend, Deanna Dyer, If you have ever had questions about homeschooling or want to know how someone survives the day to day life at home with kids all day this will bless your life! Deanna doesn’t sugarcoat the experience but lets us know it is possible if we desire to do so. Outside of…
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Sometimes we need to quit...quitting is always met with a negative connotation but we need to learn when to put things down. In this episode come listen to where I decided to quit in order to move forward. Please subscribe to the podcast so that it can reach you and others on a regular basis. Met me over on my website at www.melanatedmom.com. Follo…
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Today I am talking to Danni from JusSayin podcast. We are discussing raising kids and going into the empty nesting years. Danni is fun and funny and has raised five kids on her own and has a lot of great nuggets to stay in the game to parent with love and patience. Stay tuned for more great things from this wonderful lady. JusSayin podcast airs on …
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Coming to you with another message to encourage you to live your best life! Our kids need to see us shine so that they know it is ok to show up to the world with the gifts that have been placed on the inside of them. Mamas let’s learn how to continue to encourage the shine in each other. We all have the ability to be great and there is room for us …
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*No Spoiler Alert* in this episode I discuss my thoughts after watching the recent mini series released on The Central Park Five. We need to find ways to allow our black and brown children to live the lives they deserve. If you are listening and want to give your opinions on this episode please leave me a voice message. I would love to include your…
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In this episode I talk to my husband about how he feels about all the crazy parenting techniques I continue to come up with. This is our real life silliness toned down just a little bit. Don’t forget to join me over at meleanatedmom.com to read my blogs. Join me on my social media pages for more conversations. On FB melanated-mom on IG melanatedmom…
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Bullying- How to show up for our kids and help them show up for themselves
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Today, I am having a candid conversation with a mom friend of mine on bullying. Y’all some of the stories she shared are just heartbreaking but she is killing the game by teaching her kids how to navigate through these challenging situations. We decided not to use any names in this podcast to protect anyone involved. --- This episode is sponsored b…
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