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#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#48 International Childfree Day 2025In celebration of ⭐️International Childfree Day 2025⭐️ - we connected with a few childfree sistahs to hear what the day means to them! No Bibs Burps Bottles is so very grateful for the many individuals that support us! Please like this video, show some love in the comment section, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel! ⭐️THANK YOU to the Childfree Besties!⭐️Dr. Angela, North CarolinaKellea, AlabamaJennifer, LouisianaRuthanna, OklahomaPaula, TexasInterested in having Dr. Angela L. Harris be a special guest on your podcast or media outlet? Please send your request to info@nobibsburpsbottles.com.
2025-08-0147 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#47 Modern Nun: Loving Your Bare Self f/ Tera ChantelleTera Chantelle is a Soulful Comedian, Self-Love Advocate, Award Winning Author, Actress, Digital Content Creator, and Spiritual Activist. Tera Chantelle is from Cleveland, Ohio and currently lives in Atlanta. In this episode, Tera Chantelle sprinkles Black Girl Magic and offers jewels of empowerment and positivity. She gives the real on "F Dem Kids" and is unapologetic about her celibacy and affirming "love thyself first"! You can follow Tera Chantelle on Instagram @terachantelle. Please leave your thoughts on this episode in the comment section!No Bibs Burps Bottles, is THEE #1 brand and online community that...
2025-02-2737 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#46 The Greatest Me: A Grateful Glow & Grow Up f/ Charise BennettCharise Bennett is the Founder and Chief Confidence Officer of the Best Me Ever Movement. As a Self-Love Strategist, she helps women grow in confidence to walk in purpose and achieve their goals.As an author, speaker, and humorist, Charise combines creative storytelling, clever wordplay, and Christ-centered principles to deliver content that is designed to not-only amuse audiences, but to uplift and build community, as well.Through the Best Me Ever Bootcamp, Charise equips women with the tools necessary to transform the way they see themselves; from being their worst enemy to becoming their biggest fan through the power...
2024-09-2351 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#45 Young & Childfree: Fearless, Focused and Flourishing at 21 f/ Jada Howze
Jada Howze is a 21 year-old college student at Winthrop University. Her major is Integrated Marketing in Mass Communications. Jada is passionate about dogs, race and identity, and being unapolgetically childfree. Her future plans are to work with social media and use her photography platform to showcase dogs and take pictures for clients. She is interested in focused on art, especially music and her favorite instrument to play is the piano!
In this episode, Jada shares her personal choice of being childfree as a young women in her 20's and how she deals with being told she will change her...
2024-06-1857 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#44 A Weird Wonder: Freedom Unloaded f/ Dr. CarolLaine GarciaDr. CarolLaine Garcia is a 37 year-old, Afro-Latina, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Growing up as a multi-identity Dominican immigrant in the US, she grew up having so much beef with who she was and what life had been. Even as she progressed in her education and career, she struggled to accept who she was and what she had lived through. Four years and a deeply transformative experience later, she broke free from self-loathing and found the courage to leap into a life of deep meaning, wellness, and empowered femininity.
In this episode, Dr. Garcia shares about her unorthodox family...
2024-05-241h 14#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women# 43 Enjoying Life My Way: Hands On Experience with Happiness f/ Tiffany DunlapTiffany Dunlap is a childfree sistah born and raised in Charlotte, NC and currently lives in Greensboro. Her full-time career is as a social worker with a focus on low-income housing. She directly works with all aspects of the family (children, adults and seniors).
In this episode, Tiffany shares her thoughts on foster care (which is very near and dear to her), the worth of a woman as she sees it, the pressure of societal expectations, and how unhealthy it is for Black women to live for everyone else but themselves. You can follow Tiffany on her...
2024-04-0839 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#42 Birthing Business Not Babies: Entrepreneurship, Turkey Sandwiches & Naps f/ Fianca WilsonThank you for listening to Ms. Fianca Wilson. Please follow her on her social media! If you like what you heard - please like us a five star rating! We look forward to bringing you more dope childfree sistahs!
2024-03-3129 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#41 Managing Money, Movement, and Mental Health f/ Stephanie McClain*Please give us a 5-STAR rating and SHARE this podcast with another childfree bestie!*
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Stephanie McClain, 40+, currently lives in Atlanta, GA, and is of Caribbean descent. She is a spirited entrepreneur with a billionaire mindset! Stephanie is unique, open-minded, and shares openly about her challenges with depression and anxiety. She is a woman who loves woman and is unapologetic about her authentic self.
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In this episode, Stephanie shares in detail how her mental health impacted her decision to opt out of motherhood. She continues to talk openly about her challenges with Type II diabetes, and offers a unique perspective on...
2024-02-2845 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#40 Flipping the Script & Carrying Real Weight: A Flamboyant Childfree Life f/ Lisa RobinsonLisa Robinson, 31 y/o, currently lives in Calgary, Alberta. She is an auntie, bodybuilder, cosplayer, radiology receptionist, and an avid car lover. As a childfree enthusiast - Lisa loves spending her days in the gym, gaming at home, and engaging in arts and crafts. In this episode, using humor and honesty - Lisa shares how her single life is so much better than dating in these streets, parent and family reactions to her childfree status, her choice to undergo surgery to remain childfree, and the world of body building and competition from a childfree lens.
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2024-02-0258 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#39 Your Why Matters: The Gift of Grace and Space f/ AJ Springer (BONUS)AJ Springer is a Washington, DC-based, Vegas-born writer, political strategist and all around nerd. In his past life, he was a radio host and journalist with bylines in Ebony, Jet, BET, Hip Hop DX, and The Well Versed. AJ is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and escapes from the political grind through listening to podcasts, consuming crazy amounts of reality television and arguing about pro wrestling with friends.
In this episode, AJ shares his confidence and experience as a childfree Black male. He discusses his friend group, the pros of getting a vasectomy, dating life, and what his mo...
2023-12-1546 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#35 Black, Educated and Mentally Well: Fatherhood is Not the Focus f/ Dr. Earl Turner (BONUS)Erlanger “Earl” Turner, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, professor, and owner of Turner Psychological & Consulting Services. Dr. Turner is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and mental health expert. In 2021, he launched Therapy for Black Kids - which provides mental health tech support and psychoeducation resources to help parents raise mentally healthy kids in the 21st century.
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Dr. Turner is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and lives in LA. He is a podcast host, fur father, and also loves to sing and dance (you have to check out some of his TikTok videos)!
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In this episode, Dr...
2023-12-1549 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#38 Standing Strong and Confident in Authenticity f/ Shweta Rumkumar (BONUS)Shweta Ramkumar is a woman of color (southern Asian) and has shared her childfree journey on several podcasts, YouTube channels, and was a panelist at the 2021 International Childfree Convention. Shweta describes the culture in which she comes from as sexiest, patriarchal, conservative and religious - where women have no worth unless they are wives and mothers. A self-identified "black sheep", Shweta broke free from the conformity and decided to speak out against the womanhood = motherhood narrative which runs rampant in the southern Asian culture.
In this bonus episode, Shweta shares a powerful message about her journey, experiences, support from family...
2023-11-291h 01#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#37 Me First: Singleness & Freedom f/ India McWhorterIndia McWhorter is a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate and works with college/university students and young adults. India is a North Carolina native, and enjoys hiking, writing poetry, singing and playing saxophone in her free time.
In this episode, India shares the intimate details of her reasons for being childfree. She also shares about her singlehood, how she has no regrets, and the importance of finding happiness, joy and peace to protect one’s own mental health. To connect with India you can follow her on Instagram @ms.symone_ also on Face Book @India Symone.
We would love to...
2023-10-2746 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#36 It Gets Greater Later: The Selfish Season of Life f/ Monica WilsonMonica Wilson is a 31 year-old Environmental Sustainability Scientist, Public Speaker, Signed Commercial Model, and Digital Nomad. She works remotely as an environmental consultant where she focuses on building science, public health, and improving the overall environmental conditions of workspaces, as she believes everyone deserves a safe and clean space to work in. As a minority in the STEM field and having made career pivots, she is a huge advocate of speaking to the youth and young professionals on how to stay motivated to chase your dreams and take big leaps in your work life and personal life.
When she's not...
2023-09-0848 min
Claiming ZeroEp 124: Meet Childfree Guest, Dr Angela HarrisToday we have a long awaited guest who has been on our wish list for months! Dr Angela L Harris joins us from North Carolina, where she’s busy curating a space to celebrate and empower Black Women who are Childfree with her platform @nobibsburpsbottles We had so much fun sharing and enjoying our commonalities while appreciating our different experiences and we hope you do, too!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero
2023-08-0835 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#34 The Chocolate & Childfree Sistah Circle Brunch DetailsThe Chocolate & Childfree Sistah Circle Brunch Details. Are you planning to attend? Here are a few details to help you make your decision! Thank you for listening! REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chocolate-childfree-sistah-circle-brunch-registration-631255972607
2023-06-2308 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#33 Bearing Fruit: Multiplying My Priorities, Funds, & Time f/ Roscheeta MoniqueDynamic interview here! Great story-sharing about being a childfree Christian woman and the break down of what it truly means to be fruitful and multiply! A bunch of mic drops in this interview!
Roscheeta Monique is an energetic, inspirational speaker, 2x, Author, and host of The Daily S.H.I.F.T. Broadcast. A native of Flint, Michigan, Roscheeta uses humor to captivate Christian audiences nationwide by way of her mission to coach believers through biblical and practical action steps that encourage self-discipline to have a more intentional relationship with God. As a Licensed Deaconess Missionary in the Church of...
2023-05-0553 min
Woman Talk That Talk[Adieu 20, Bonjour 30] #7 Je ne veux pas d'enfants, et alors? | Avec TsipporaDans cet épisode, je m'entretient avec Tsippora, fondatrice du média Tant Que Je Serai Noire, une femme inspirante par ses différents accomplissements et qui a choisi de ne pas avoir d'enfants malgré la pression sociale pour le faire. Tsippora partage son expérience personnelle et explique les raisons pour lesquelles elle a fait ce choix. Elle aborde également les stéréotypes courants qui entourent les femmes qui ne veulent pas d'enfants, notamment l'idée qu'elles sont égoïstes ou qu'elles vont regretter leur décision plus tard dans la vie. Ensemble nous discutons également des défis et des ava...
2023-04-0651 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#32 My Oven Is Not Broken: Just Cooking Up Something Different f/ Tamara EvansTamara Evans, 43, was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and currently lives in Highland, California with her husband Dennis. Tamara earned a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Alabama-Huntsville in 2003 and a Masters degree in Library in Information Studies from the University of Alabama in 2009. Tamara is the oldest of three siblings and growing up, she was often responsible for her caring for her younger brother and sister. Tamara currently works as an adult services librarian at a special district public library and when not at work, she enjoys reading, exercising (especially participating in running events), traveling w...
2023-03-1141 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#31 Creating Boundaries, Not Babies: Being My Own Best Company w/ Dr. Rimiko ThomasDr. Rimiko Thomas, is a happy go lucky, caring licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience counseling adults in various settings in life and cultural backgrounds overcoming a variety of difficult issues. She currently is in private practice and teaches remotely at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Thomas was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, lives with her partner, and is the only child. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is unapologetic about being happily childfree! Dr. Thomas' personality shines through the airwaves with boldness, laughter and truth! You can fol...
2023-02-2456 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#30 “Forget Having Kids, I’m Having Fun!” w/ Dane Reid (BONUS)Dane Reid is a versatile voice actor known for his dynamic range and ability to bring characters to life. Reid's talent extends beyond just voice acting, he is also an accomplished author. He has written two books, including a memoir about his experiences being childfree. His new book, "Forget Having Kids, I'm Having Fun: 1000 Random Reasons I Chose to Be #Childfree", is gaining traction amongst diverse readers. In this episode, Dane shares humorous stories about the characters in his book, opens up about his mental health challenges, gives his opinion about dating childfree women and mothers, and offers a few h...
2023-02-0652 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#29 Peacefully Unbothered: Ordered Steps Over Disney w/ Dr. Phyllis E. GilliansDr. Phyllis E. Gillians, is a 50+ year old educator, author, Social Worker, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a New Jersey native. She boasts to be a proud childfree Auntie and is affectionally known by her nieces, nephews and her girlfriends' kids as, "Auntie Fabby". Dr. Gillians shares that although she is childfree - she is not childless - mentoring and claiming many of her college students as her own. She reps New Jersey to the fullest and loves the Black Girl Magic that has been sprinkled over her throughout years by her family and community. Her pers...
2023-01-2738 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#28 The 5 Mistakes I Made as a Childfree Content CreatorDr. Angela L. Harris, Founder and Visionary of #NoBibsBibsBottles, shares 5 mistakes she made early on becoming a Childfree Content Creator. Her mistakes (and tips) may be helpful to anyone looking to build, grow and strengthen their brand and/or small business! Follow #NoBibsBurpsBottles on Instagram!
2023-01-2308 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#27: 5 Questions Answered! Get to Know Me and NoBibsBurpsBottles!Time for Introduction! We are so thankful and humbled for all the new followers on our Instagram, YouTube channel, TikTok and Podcast!
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2023-01-0708 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#26 BONUS: Childfree Black Men SpeakCHILDFREE BLACK MEN SPEAK! This virtual event was part of our 2022 Summer Speakers Series.
Questions include:
1) How do you self-identify?
2) Dating partners with children?
3) What are the myths and stereotypes about men over 30 with no children?
4) How will you leave your legacy if you don’t have children?
5) Your parents/family thoughts on you being childfree?
6) And more!!!!!!!
Special Guests
Darren Taylor, DMV
Calvin Lineberger, Maryland
Courtney Gibson, North Carolina
Rob Walker, Texas
We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode and all other episodes! Please SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE!!!!! Please give us a *FIVE STAR* rating if you love...
2023-01-011h 01#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#25 Cuffing Season Ready?: The Breakdown!It’s all about CUFFING SEASON - with our childfree spin on it! Check out these tips or considerations and decide what’s best for you!!!! #NoBibsBurpsBottles, is an online community and brand that empowers, celebrates and highlights African American/Black women, who are childfree by choice, childfree by circumstance - you define YOU!!! Childfree Sistahs are wonderfully made and living their best childfree life!
#NoBibsBurpsBottles, we aim to:
👉🏾 Empower
👉🏾 Educate
👉🏾 Entertain
2022-12-2008 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women# 24 Bodily Autonomy: The Birth of Purpose and Prosperity w/ Vashion PersonVashion Person is a 40+ divorcee who currently lives in Washington, DC. She was married for over 16 years. She describes herself as a woman of size, highly intellectual, dark-skinned, agnostic atheist, and proudly childfree. Vashion keeps it all the way real by sharing her interesting dating life, her decision to become sterilized after her husband's refusal to get a vasectomy, the importance of using protection and sexual health, and how taking care of an infant family member solidified her choice to be childfree. Vashion's sense of humor and her passion for bodily autonomy shines through in this episode! Vashion is ofte...
2022-11-111h 02
We're Not KiddingTherese Shechter: On Pronatalism & Her Documentary "My So-Called Selfish Life"I had the insane honor of sitting down to record a podcast with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Therese Shechter. She shares her process of making the film as well as what she was surprised to learn in the process. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Therese's film will be available to stream from July 29-August 1 in celebration of International Childfree Day. You can buy a ticket and learn more about the film here.
In the episode, Therese mentioned that the Childfree Convention takes place the same weekend as her film screening. You c...
2022-07-2258 min
#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#23 Inherent Worth & Generational Wealth: A Chat w/ The Mental Health SistasDr. Dyona and Dr. Jo, best known as The Mental Health Sistas, currently live in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Yes, they are also biological sisters! Dr. Dyona is the oldest, Dr. Jo is the youngest, and they also have a brother. Dr. Dyona described herself as naturally maternal and nurturing. Dr. Jo shared that in the world we currently live in - she sometimes worry about bringing children here. The Mental Health Sistas are currently childfree and are both open to what the future holds. Drs. Dyona and Jo share their thoughts and feelings about being childfree and the possibility o...
2022-06-1745 min
Queens of KingsChildfree And Doing Me!The Queens chat with Dr. Angela L Harris to discuss the amazing work she is doing to support African American/ black women who are #childfreebychoice or #childfreebycircumstance with her platform #nobibsburpsbottles.
2022-05-1139 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#22 Breaking the Cylce: A Childfree “Babysitter” Speaks f/ Asia WilderAsia Wilder is one of our most faithful followers on Instagram! Her energy and personality are contagious - as you will hear from her episode! Asia is a 40+ year old sistah born and raised on the southside of Chicago. She currently resides inDes Moines, Iowa. Now Asia is NOT a babysitter, for the title is a play on words based on her interview, lol - as you will hear - but she IS a healthcare worker and is the host of "Asia's Lounge, where she takes us back to the old school 80's and 90's music! Asia is a cre...
2022-05-0640 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#21 Faith, Courage, and Wisdom: Motherhood NOT Deferred w/ C. Renee LittleWe take a little different approach with this episode. We acknowledge that there are some sistahs who are childfree because they are waiting on a blessing and/or just simply ambivalent about their decision. In this episode we acknowledge and celebrate sistahs who are childfree - for now, lol.
C. Renee Little is a Christian, 1st generation American (Nigerian and Liberian descent), wife, friend, sorority sister, play Auntie/Godmom, and a district judge in North Carolina. She graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2000 and Clark Atlanta University in 1997 with a BA in Speech...
2022-04-0833 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#20 BONUS - The Wait is Over: Radical Moments of a Childfree Couple w/ The HawkinsI’m so very excited to introduce to you my very first married couple - TOGETHER! I fell in 💗 with them instantly and had such a great time recording with them! This is one of several recorded podcast episodes featuring Black childfree couples so please stay tuned to @nobibsburpsbottles for more!
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Trenay & Larry Hawkins, both born and raised in Mississippi, have been married for 11 years. Trenay, 33, is a heart-centered nurturer who has been in the nursing field for 12 years and in leadership roles for 7 years pursuing her passion for developing other leaders. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, singing, trying n...
2021-10-041h 05#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#19 Wine Glasses & Easter Eggs w/ Shaundra KiserMrs. Shaundra Kiser currently resides in Texas with her husband. She is a high school counselor and recently won Counselor of the Year 2019- 2020. Shaundra is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio where she recieved a BA in Antrhopology, Sociology, and Black World Studies. She is also a graduate of an HBCU, Prairie View A & M University and received her Masters in School Counseling. Shaundra is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an entrepreneur of esssential oils, Young Living Company, and a Christian woman. In this episode, Shaundra shares her experience of being a...
2021-09-0546 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#18 No Unicorns Here & No Explanation Given w/ Monica SimonMs. Monica Simon currently resides in Troy, New York. She has a range of professional experiences which includes higher education, event planning and now entrepreneur and owner of a restaurant. Monica has a BA in Psychology from Virginia State University and is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In this episode, Monica shares her desire to be a mother and why that desire shifted, her sistahgirl relationships with mommies and CF women, the role prayer and faith plays in her life, defining legacy, and peaceful feeling of acceptance.
If you have enjoyed listening to thi...
2021-06-2532 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#17 No Rush: Enjoying Us w/ Tiffany StephensMrs. Tiffany Stephens is a native of North Carolina and currently resides in Charlotte with her husband, Marvin. Tiffany received her BS in Biology from North Carolina Central University, her Masters in Public Health from Walden University, and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree at Wingate University School of Pharmacy. She enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time wiht her husband, family and friends, and she loves dogs. Tiffany is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
In this episode, Tiffany shares her interest in having children; however, she is in no rush! She is candid about the...
2021-05-0338 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#16 No Attachment Zone: Living with My Decisions w/ Sonja DavisMs. Sonja Davis was born and raised in Georgia. She currently resides in Cliffside Park, NJ. Sonja is a Contract Administrator, has her Master of Sciene in Health Care Delivery Leadership from The Graduate School of Biomedical Science at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and is an advocate for low wage health care workers.
In this episode, Sonja keeps it all the way real about the high expectations and pressure she experienced from her parents, the tension in a past releationship that caused her to make an important decision, how she prefers to...
2021-04-0238 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#15 A Sex Influencer's Tale: Holding Out Hope w/ Ashley CobbMs. Ashley Cobb, 35, is a native of North Carolina. She has a degree in Public Health and is a former classroom teacher. Currently, Ashley is a sought after Sex Influencer, sharing her wisdom, opinions and unfiltered sex advice to the masses via her blog, podcast and advice column. She is the co-host of of two podcasts, "Gossip and Gasms" and "Hoe and Tell", which allows Ahsley to fulfill her mission of getting people comfortable with talking about sex out LOUD!
In this episode, Ashley offers up a bunch of laughs as she shares about h...
2021-03-0841 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#14 40, Fabulous and Sensual: A Survivior's Story w/ Kish'sina JacksonMs. Kish'sina Jackson, 40, was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. She is a proud HBCU graduate of Central State University and also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kish'sina is the oldest of her siblings and often took on the parent role to help raise them. Kish'sina works full-time in the Supply Chain Industry; however, she has a love, passion and eye for fashion. She is 1/2 owner of the brand, N-Between Closets, an online boutique that offers customers a stylish and unique experience.
In this epsiode, Kish'sina gives us th...
2021-01-291h 04#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#13 What Does My Womb Have To Do with You w/ Kimonica "The Weight Lost Bae"Kimonica "The Weight Lost Bae", 36, is a Youtuber & Influencer from TN with 51.1K subscribers and over 500+ youtube videos. She has entertained her Youtube followers for over 10 years with videos documenting her weight loss, exercises, reconstrive body surgery, college experiences, dating life, meal prep and so much more. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama and has a thriving career in IT. She is engaged and has a whole lot to say about her life as a childfree sistah!
In this episode, Kimonica gives us a glimpse into her busy life. She shares how she was nev...
2021-01-1435 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#12 Framed Happiness: A Childfree Lens w/ Denise BensonMs. Denise Benson, 40, was born abroad, but is Southern raised which translates into her love for travel and eating lots of yummy food! Denise is a personal branding and portrait photographer, photography coach and insurance agency owner. She describes herself as a Jill Of All Trades. She enjoys spending most of her days sitting behind a desk at her 9-5 gig, but absolutely loves to get behind the lens during her time off where she is passionate about capturing amazing brands and creating wonderful memories for each client that she encounters.
In this episode, D...
2020-11-2531 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#11: A Rainbow Child Defines Her Own Freedom w/ Featured Guest, Dr. Faith TroupeDr. Faith Troupe is 42 years-old, single, and a native of Miami, FL. Dr. Faith, as she is commonly known, is a Yoruba Priestness, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professor and Speaker. Dr. Faith has a strong interest in Black maternal health and wellness, and has worked closely with midwives, doulas, children, and families. She enjoys yoga, African dance, and gardening. In this episode, Dr. Faith shares candidly her experiences growing up with unavailable parents, grieving her plans of being married and having a family by 28 years-old, how her legacy will continue when she joins her ancestors, and her response to pot...
2020-11-111h 01#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#10 BONUS: Don't Get Caught Slippin' w/ Featured Guest, Bobby GeterBONUS Episode: Mr. Bobby Geter, 48 years-old, is a native of Dayton, Ohio and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bobby is a divorcee and has a 23 year-old son. In this bonus episode, Dr. Angela L. Harris chats with her first male guest about all things childfree! Bobby shares very candidly his thoughts about dating childfree women, opinions and myths about childfree men, the importance of communication and transparency, and why having more kids at his age is definitely a no go! This was certainly a fun and laid back chat - so we hope you enjoy our very first BONUS epis...
2020-10-2141 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#9 Inspiring Others Beyond the Womb w/ Featured Guest, Bretagne BallardMs. Bretagne Ballard is a native of Philadelphia. She is the Assistant Director of Residence Life at UW Madison. She holds a degree in Political Science and Business Administration from Mary Baldwin College and a MS in College Student Development. She has over 10 years of higher education experience. Bretagne shares her experiences being a Godmom, how some past partners have tried to sell her on the benefits of being a mother, why she confirmed at a young age that she NEVER wanted children, and how her mother reached the acceptance stage and now loves on her grandkitty! Bretagne gives you...
2020-10-0941 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#8 The Fight Against Biology w/ Featured Guest, Beth LeighMs. Beth Leigh is 34 years-old and currently lives in North Carolina. She is an entrenpreneur, artist, mental health advocate, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Beth gives us a comical; yet, indepth look at her life and decision to be childfree by choice! She shares with us her journey in The Bush, her use of temporary parental eyes, her confidence as a sexual woman, a surprising apology from her mother, and being so very cautious about receiving man candy! Beth provided us a bunch of laughter throughout our chat, more importantly, she leaves us with many jewe...
2020-09-0452 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#7 Fruitful and Multiplying On A Different Level w/ Featured Guest, Vernita JohnsonMs. Vernita Johnson is a 40+ year old native from Ohio. In this episode Vernita shares her childfree life experiences of being an educator, her new interest and hobby in trading stocks, dating while childree, churt hurt and disappointment, and the "real talk" and advice given to her by her mother. Vernita's calm energy and full transparency about "the choice" that was taken from her made for an awesome interview. Vernita is fruitful and multiplying in more ways than one!
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2020-08-1439 min
Stiletto RevolutionEp 20: Dispelling the "Old Maid" Myth w/Dr. Angela L. HarrisDawn and Dr. Angela L. Harris celebrate living your best life while single and over 40. The women share stories from their dating life, living single and child free, supporting the movement for racial justice, and trying to survive a global pandemic. Today's Black women are destroying the patriarchal image of the "old maid," and unapologetically embracing the duality of being happy and single, while still having a desire for a romantic partner. Listen along while they empower, uplift, and get real about the ups and downs of single womanhood. Note From the Stiletto Revolution #20: Womanhood is not...
2020-07-2400 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#6 The Pros of Staying Where I Am w/ Featured Guest, Te’Cora GreenMs. Te'Cora Green, South Carolina native, shares her childfree life experiences of being a Naturalista, serving in the military, making a significant promise to her mother, dating and marriage, raising her younger brother, and sooooo much more! Te'Cora offers up a great sense of humor and comfortability as she shares intimate details of the ups, downs and everything in between of her childfree life.
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2020-07-1539 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#5 Basketball Over Barbies w/ Featured Guest, Terree StevensonTerree Stevenson, has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She is a proud auntie, fur parent, and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in higher education administration & leadership. In this episode, Terree shares about the death of her mother, the challenges raising her nephew, dating someone with children (and coparenting with him), and her medical condition that she refuses to let define or limit her. Terree offers up a story that many sistahs can relate to.
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2020-06-2543 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#4 Not Like My Parents' Life w/ Featured Guest, Kellea TibbsKellea Tibbs, is a 47 year-old, single woman living in KY. Kellea compares and contrasts her life to her parents (who have been married for over 60 years). Kellea gives humor to the highs and lows of dating in your 40's, her frustration about women judging each other, and chimes in on her anxiety about nursing homes! Ms. Tibbs gives a unique perspective about girl power - even when society spins the narrative that being childfree and single is not the most popular lane. Kellea is the host of several FaceBook groups. "The Clique "focuses on adulting in your 40's. You can keep...
2020-05-2840 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#3 Sheltering in Place & Social Distancing TipsDr. Angela L. Harris, Host, offers some healthy tips for childfree sistahs who are following orders to "Stay Home." While many are getting cabin fever and venturing out, there are also many who are playing it safe. No matter what camp you fall in, these tips are offered to help you get your life in order during Covid-19. If you are listening to this podcast please don't forget to LIKE/SUBSCIBE, SHARE and COMMENT. If you are listening in Anchor, please leave me a recording of your comments about this episode. You can do so by pressing the "+Voice Message" next...
2020-05-1410 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#2: Woman of Preparation w/ Featured Guest, Kelli ScottMs. Kelli Scott, a 50 year-old widow, shares how her upbringing with her grandmother and her desire for more nurturing, influenced her childfree life. Kelli also gives you some humor as she prefers to take on the label of "grandmother" rather than mother, lol! You can contact Kelli Scott at Kelliscott.aka1908@gmail.com.
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2020-04-3037 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women#1: The Who & WhyDr. Angela L. Harris, host of the #NoBibsBurpsBottles podcast, gets up close and personal with you! She drops a few nuggets about herself, her upcoming book, and the reasons why she is putting the spotlight on childfree sistahs! Please don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT!
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2020-04-1519 min#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American WomenThe TrailerTrailer: Welcome to #NoBibsBurpsBottles! A new podcast hosted by Dr. Angela L. Harris (PsyD) that celebrates childfree, African American women, 30 years-old+.
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Facebook: @Dr. Angela L. Harris
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Email: DrAngelaLHarris@gmail.com
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blog.bibsburpsbottles.com
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