Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black

In this episode, I get to chat with Dr. Sophia Reed, National Certified Counselor. We discuss: -Some common issues Dr. Sophia sees in her clients -Why she decided to become a counselor and how it's helped her parent a bit different from most -How our actions and decisions affect our children -When and why she decided to actually apply Christian principles to her life -Her decision to create a devotional, specifically for moms AND MORE Connect with Dr. Sophia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_sticatedmom/ Visit her blog: https://sophie-sticatedmom.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/channel/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I got a chance to sit down with Kendria Johnson, founder of Single Mom Legacy. We discussed: -How she transitioned from a single mom to a married mom -The distant relationship with her parents -What depression looks like -How your mistakes are not the end of the world -Why you should think about the legacy you want to leave for your kids -Why you should stop making excuses for yourself -Learning to accept help -How going to therapy has influenced her decision to become a counselor -Getting past fear, pain, and frustration -What the difference is between therapy and counseling -Why every single mom needs a support system AND MORE Connect with Kendria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlemom_legacy/ Register for Kendria's webinar: https://bit.ly/2lr7KfA Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I share the ticket cost, some things I learned, and how the things I learned relate to my life. Join the community of Single Black Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Check out the website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I got to chat with Dr. Michelle Vaughn (MV) who went from being a teen mom to an associate college dean to becoming an owner of a non-profit, The Teen & Single Mother Resource Center. We discuss: -How she felt being a teen mom -What inspired her on this journey to become passionate about helping single moms -Common issues that she has seen -How she is able to help single become gain the confidence to believe in themselves to seek degrees and become homeowners -Why we are more than just moms AND MORE Connect with Dr. MV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmvspeak/ Visit her website: https://www.drmichelevaughn.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like our Facebook page and join the community: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I get to chat with Desirae about attending graduate school. We discuss: -Why she decided to attend -How she's paying for it -How she manages single motherhood and graduate school -What her day-to-day life is like -Why I don't want to attend graduate school just to say I have a degree -How she keeps her sanity AND MORE Interested in creating your own site? Get the replay here: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/myfirstsite Connect with Desirae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msdesiraeharper/ Desirae's blog posts on Worthy: https://www.worthy.com/blog/?s=desirae Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/

In this episode, I get the chance to chat with Terra, founder of Respect the Queen, LLC, who pursued her passion and went from pain to purpose! We discuss: -why Terra left Corporate America -why it's important for us to dig deep and gain clarity -if there is a such thing as balance -how she's able to run her business as a single mom of two -what success should be defined as -why single moms should have a coach or someone that they could go to -why you can't seem to stay consistent and stop procrastinating AND MORE Join the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleblackmotherhood/ Interested in creating your own site? Get the replay here: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/myfirstsite Purchase the Single Mom's Ultimate Guide to Entrepreneurship: https://www.amazon.com/Single-City-Ultimate-Guide-Entrepeneurship-ebook/dp/B078Z3DZGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527195761&sr=8-2&keywords=single+in+the+city%3A+the+single+mom Connect with Terra on social @respecthequeenllc 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

In this episode, I get the chance to sit down and chat with Nakisha Wynn, mother of four, who went from simply starting a blog to share her journey and build a community to actually monetizing it. We discussed: -how she became a single mom -why she started the blog -how she managed to get the blog up and running while working a traditional 9-5 -what kinds of income she's able to generate from the blog -how she was able to get attracted by brands in her city -who keeps her kids while she attends AND MORE Join the community and connect with single black moms everywhere: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleblackmotherhood/ Interested in creating your own site? Get the replay here: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/myfirstsite Blog Post Mentioned: http://www.nakishawynn.com/supportsystem/ Connect with Nakisha on social everywhere @nakishawynn Visit her site: http://www.nakishawynn.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit our website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Valencia, creator of Millionairess Mama, to talk about her journey from side hustles to debt freedom as a divorced single mom. We discuss: -sacrifices she made -how many side hustles she had -what her debt consisted of -why she had to change her money mindset -why we should focus on paying off high interest debt first vs paying off the accounts with low balances -why we should have money talks with our children -why forming personal boundaries is essential on the debt freedom journey -what you should do with your income tax refund as a single mom AND MORE Connect with Valencia on Instagram/Facebook: @millionairessmama Visit her site: https://millionairessmama.com Join the Single Black Motherhood Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singleblackmotherhood/?source_id=304003146772352 Visit the website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like the page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/

In this episode, I decided to get questions from my listeners and answer for my birthday. The following questions are answered in this episode: What is the most impactful advice you have heard from the moms you have interviewed? What do you hope your podcast will do for other moms? What made you start this blog/business helping single moms? Were there any blocks when starting and how did you overcome them? What advice would you give for someone wanting to start an online business/blog but don’t think they are qualified enough to speak on the topic? Where did you get your idea of what a mother is supposed to be and are you that or different? Why did you decide to start a podcast for single moms specifically? Who is someone you look up to? Did you take a podcast course? What is one thing that sets you apart? Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Terri, mother of three and founder of The Single Moms Universitee, to discuss building confidence as a single mom. We discuss: -how she got over the pity party and developed several businesses -what it was like to try and fail countless times -getting rid of people who didn't benefit her -how feeling defeated and broke led to the creation of the Single Moms Universitee -how she built her confidence while feeling defeated -why you should decide how YOU want your life to look and what makes you happy -why you should lose the comparison syndrome -how Terri took a portion of her unemployment check from her layoff as a Paralegal to start her first business -the cost of starting a business -whether having confidence affects your children AND MUCH MORE! Connect with Terri on social @thesinglemomsuniversitee Visit her site: http://thesinglemomsuniversitee.com Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like the page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I'm giving you tips on how to save for travel! -Determine where you want to go -Set a budget -Create an online savings account and be specific with the name -Automate your savings -Book the trip and make monthly payments -Travel during off seasons -Save on baggage and travel light with a carry-on -Consider splitting costs with another mom -Use a travel card and earn miles **only if you're financially responsible -Set a portion of your income tax aside for travel -Find a side hustle that funds your trips -Use groupon Not included: Give up something like getting your nails done or going shopping every time you get paid Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Shoot me questions or suggestions for future topics: singleblackmotherhood@gmail.com

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Kelley, founder of Traveling With Cute Luggage. We discuss: -How depression & anxiety led her to travel -What made her think about bringing her kids along -Our first trip with the kids -What a travel consultant does and the difference between a travel agent -What a host agency is -The best time to contact a travel consultant in your planning process -Why there are deposits and fees -Why deposits are nonrefundable -Travel insurance -Why you should travel with your passport on a cruise -What to do if you're interested in becoming a consultant -Packing light -Her first Air BnB experience and more Sites mentioned: https://www.skyscanner.com https://hostagencyreviews.com Blog post mentioned: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/blog/spirit Connect with Kelley @travelingwithcuteluggage on social Visit her website: https://travelingwithcuteluggage.com Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Bianca, a 29-year-old mom, who has been traveling full-time with her son for 11 months. We discuss: -how she's able to support their lifestyle financially -paying off debt -living in passion -why she chose van life and how "Off the Grid with a Kid" began -how she didn't plan to bring her son along to do van life "I made a promise to prosper when my child was two weeks old..." -Bionca Smith -why she decided to enroll him in homeschool -what her daily life is like "No matter what day it is, everyday feels like Saturday." -Bionca Smith -how it feels to have major support from her followers -what happened when her van broke down, unexpectedly AND MORE! Connect with Bionca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthegridwithakid/ Follow Bianca's journey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmGJABCNtIDVs1GxrwftugQ/about Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the blog: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/blog/ Support the podcast: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/shop/

In this episode, I share my tips on traveling on a budget. I talk about: -Cost of a passport -Favorite sites to check flight prices -Signing up for various mailing lists -Comparing Air BnB to a hotel -Checking reviews -Searching Instagram hashtags -How to find activities -How to determine what transportation will be like App mentioned: Hopper Sign up for Ebates: http://bit.ly/2oTvhrN Forgot to mention: Checking Groupon and talking to locals to find out where the best spots are Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Contact me: singleblackmotherhood@gmail.com Support the podcast: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/shop

In this episode, I get the privilege to sit down and chat with Darcel Rivers, founder of The Mahogany Way, who believes that you should always give yourself some grace. We discuss: -What a typical day is like -How Darcel is able to keep up with her day -Using a planner -The difference between Unschooling & Homeschooling "You don't have to learn everything from a curriculum." Unschooling sheds what you've learned with traditional schooling. No grades, no quizzes, no tests, no standardized tests... You're just able to have a relationship with your kids and be present while teaching them. -Homeschool laws -Special needs -What influenced Darcel to make the decision to homeschool -How she makes it financially and the truth about government assistance "I like to focus on what we do have and the moments and things we have have versus material things." -Darcel White -Getting feedback from a therapist -Why it's important to have face-to-face interaction with friends -Comparing your real life to someone else's life on social media -Taking inventory of what you have and being grateful -Being able to recognize that you are having a hard time but it will get better "If you aren't taking care of yourself, what do you have left for your kids?" - Darcel White Book mentioned: Learning All the Time by John Holt Visit Darcel's blog at http://themahoganyway.com and connect with her on social media @mahoganywaymama Visit my website: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ For questions and comments, email me: singleblackmotherhood@gmail.com