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TeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Caribbean British LadiesThis episode we chat with Caribbean descendants who have a migration story all their own. The migration from the Caribbean to England during the 50s and 60s birthed pan a Caribbean population in the UK rich with the culture of their homelands. The recent release of Small Axe, a mini-series on Amazon Prime gave us a lens into the political aspect of this timeline. So we wanted to hear the migration story from Caribbean British Women who were a part of suburban life in the UK to find out what it was like growing up in...
2021-02-2850 min
TeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Natashia DeonNatashia Deon, Mom, Lawyer, Author, Philanthropist and NAACP Image Award Nominee joined us for a rich and spirited Black History Month chat. She shares her inspiring journey through her childhood and onto her life today. Growing up in Los Angeles during the 80s, being the daughter of a Black police officer in LA, her law career and the Redeemed Project which she founded to help the incarcerated gain clemency in the complexity of the American prison system - was just the surface of our chat. Natashia’s insight and passion for all she does bo...
2021-02-2033 min
TeaNTawkFrom Mom to Momager - What happens with your kids hobbies have promise?In Episode 11 we chat with Moms who are encouraging their children’s passions - molding them into future opportunities. Regine Ridore, Accountant and Brooklyn based Mom shares her son’s journey towards having a budding career in the arts and Nicole Morgan, Social Worker and Kentucky based Mom talks about her 3 sons and the path from little league to College scholarships. Please check out this fun chat with these Caribbean American moms who have not only given us the gift of their stories but tips for Moms on how to help your kids pursue their goals and dreams.
2021-01-3044 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Author Nikki Murphy about her Pandemic PivotOn episode 10 we chat with Mom, executive and author Nikki Murphy. She shares with us her journey from having a flourishing career in Diversity and Inclusion who enjoyed writing to becoming a published author. She also shares how she’s been managing balancing parenting and pandemic pivots. enjoy our chat with Nikki and let us know what you think.
2021-01-2038 minTeaNTawkGlobal Mompreneurs Part 2 + a Hot TopicPart 2 of our Global Mompreneurs episode starts with a hot topic: Addressing domestic challenges on social media.
Then we find out about how 2020 has affected them as parents and what's next for the future.
Check out the latest episode featuring Nana Eyeson, Jasmine Gerald and Arkell Cox and let us know your feedback!
2020-12-0824 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Global MompreneursOn this episode of TeaNTawk we chat with Moms who have conquered the world with businesses located everywhere from Sweden to Ghana. Arkel Cox, Nana Eyeson and Jasmine Gerald. share with us how they started their global businesses, the challenges they faced as parents with their enterprises and how the pandemic has changed them both professionally and personally. Please check out this episode and take notes on how Black women build global empires and how women supporting women makes us all win.
2020-12-0425 minTeaNTawkSuburban Moms Speak Part 2: Post Election 2020Last week not only gave us all something to be encouraged about during a challenging 2020....it also gave us a great post-election chat. Check out our latest episode about the election results as we share our week, our communities and ourselves post election, what this election means to Black Women how we feel about the future of America for our children. Join us if you will for Suburban Moms Speak post election 2020.
2020-11-1038 min
TeaNTawkTeaNTawk Pre Election - Suburban Moms Speak: Part 1There has been so much talk about the impact the suburban voters have in this election. And as Black suburban moms our influence is real yet our agenda is so different. America has changed! The “suburban ” voter is not a monolith!
Last night the Burbies had a serious chat about the issues that affect our lives and our families.
-Race and raising our kids in the suburbs during this times
-Homeownership for Black families
-Healthcare for all?
-The new voting process
-importance of representation of Black Women in g...
2020-11-021h 00TeaNTawkTeaNTawk ManBush - A chat with Black Men about Black BoysFind out what happens when men speak on raising our boys. Mentorship, confidence building, teaching skills and socialization are all the topics we discussed with this special group of Black men. Check out our latest episode with guests Chip Fu, hip hop artist and writer, music education producer, and culture creator, Clay, a barber and mentor and an Moise Tingue NYPD veteran officer. Our first ever ManBush but not the last. Our discussion was so engaging and informative we look forward to having them on again to get the male perspective on life. Check it out and please like...
2020-10-2330 min
TeaNTawkSanity Session on Self Care with Dr. Melissa RobinsonAfter 1 week of homeschooling and back to back virtual work meetings I’m so ready for another vacation. But I’ll settle for just some self care tips to get me through the next few months. We recently spoke with psychologist Dr. Melissa Robinson who shares her advice for moms to self care in the home. Practical advice that we can all adopt into our daily lives that can not only give you some at home escape but won’t disrupt your virtual work/school flow. Thank you again Dr Mel for taking time out on your summer vacay to cha...
2020-09-1820 min
TeaNTawkBack to School Chat with EducatorsTeaNTawk is back talking mommy bizness!
We start off the Fall season chatting with a group of educators for grades pre-K through high school - Many with expertise with special learning needs. These amazing group of experts shared with us their personal account of this academically challenging year as well as their thoughts and insight on the upcoming school year and post pandemic. Aida, Ruth, Shana and Rita, thank you for your fantastic work and your positive spirit.
Check out TeaNTawk’s first back to school sanity session episode.
#burbieblurb #blacksintheburbs #burbiedollchronicles #growingupburbie #mo...
2020-09-1029 minTeaNTawkPart 2: Indians and Blacks in the Caribbean with Guest Sharon MaasWe conclude our chat with Sharon Maas, author of the novel "Of Marriageable Age" which explores the relationships between Blacks and Indians in the Caribbean. in this episode Sharon shares her upbringing and what led her to writing the book and we also discuss the blending and separation of Blacks and Indians currently. Share your thoughts with us once you've listened!
2020-02-2621 min
TeaNTawkIndians and Blacks in the Caribbean with Guest Sharon MaasThe Burbies Black History month episodes are a celebration of Caribbean culture . On Podcast now...a chat with Sharon Maas, Guyanese born novelist of “of Marriageable Age”. Sharon shares her very unique and global upbringing which inspired her to write her books about the Indian / Hindu culture in Guyana.
We also have a deep discussion about Indians and Africans in the Caribbean, our differences, our blending and the future of our diaspora.
Thank you to our guest Burbie Neela Ramjattan for sharing her story and giving us a lens on Indo-Guyanese-American families. Check our Part 1 of our chat and share your...
2020-02-2025 min
TeaNTawkFor Burbies who've considered Plastic Surgery but afraid to askIn this episode we chat with Plastic Surgeon Dr KerryAnn Mitchell of John Hopkins Hospital, Born in Jamaica & educated in the states, Dr. Mitchell gave great tips on how to improve our Mommy bodies with cost-effective surgery options. So many eye-opening gems to learn if you've considered a nip/tuck. We really enjoyed chatting with Dr Mitchell and look forward to your feedback and comments
2020-01-3032 min
TeaNTawkPart 2: Black Santa, Black dolls Black Jesus: the importance of representation to our kids in suburban societyPart 2 of our chat about the relevance of representation for Black children. Psychiatrist and creator of findblacksanta.com Jihan Woods and BET.com Entertainment Editor and Journalist Jerry L. Barrow go deeper into the importance of positive images as the social climate in America continues to divide communities.
#burbieblurb #blacksintheburbs #burbiedollchronicles #growingupburbie #momblogger #blackmomsblog #blackmommiesblog #motivation #blackfamily #blackfamilies #caribbeanmoms #caribbeangirls #caribbeanmomsbelike #podcast #mompodcast #podcaster #blacksanta #blackchristmas #christmas #spiderman #milesmorales
2019-12-1619 min
TeaNTawkBlack Santa, Black dolls Black Jesus: the importance of representation to our kids in suburban societyThis podcast chat about Black Children and representation had so many gems that we had to share this in 2 parts.
Psychiatrist and creator of findblacksanta.com Jihan Woods along with BET.com Entertainment Editor and Journalist Jerry L. Barrow share their thoughts on raising Black children with a sense of identity in a world where representation is still unbalanced.
2019-12-1222 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk Gets Read! with Simone Bresi-AndoGhanaian Brit, Simone Bresi Ando joins us to give us the The real behind Ancestral readings. Find out how her West African roots and her gift of spiritual insight can give us a deep look into our past and send us on a journey of clarity and healing. Check out our latest chat with Simone and for more information on how you can get read, find Simone! @simonepossible.
2019-11-0115 min
TeaNTawkPotluckPodcastLive Series - Curry in a Hurry with Roti in a Rush!For our first Live show we enjoyed a quick curry chicken meal with 2 amazing wine pairings from our special guests Peggy and Laura of the UrbanBooz Podcast!
Check out part 1 here and share your comments.
2019-10-3009 minTeaNTawkElection TeaNTawkWith the upcoming elections and all the democratic debates happening, the Burbies share their short list of favorites with hilarious commentary! Take a listen and share your comments.
2019-10-1809 minTeaNTawkWhat our kids should know about money with the Frugal FeministaBuilding wealth for families starts with us and should be instilled in our kids so they can begin having a healthy relationship with money early on. Kara Stevens aka The Frugal Feminista joins us for this very important chat and shares how our her Antiguan and Trinidadian roots played a role in her relationship with money. Hear from Kara about how we can start having discussions with our kids about money and spending to help move them forward in life financially positive.
2019-10-0926 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk, MomPreneurship, Investing, and Money Managing with guest Arkel CoxOur latest episode is Moderated by our very own Renee and welcomes special guest Arkel Cox. This ones all about entrepreneurship and money. Renee shares her transition from corporate America to real estate investing and how she was able to maintain financially. Arkel shares her transition into becoming an entrepreneur, owning IHOP franchises in Brooklyn and dealing with the loss of her business partner and husband. Lots of West Indian mommy wisdom shared on this episode.
2019-09-2733 minTeaNTawkTEAcher Tawk! our Summer Chat with EducatorsWe had the best chat in early Summer with two educators, Alison and Aida. Both Women have been teaching for over 15 years and share with us their advice on how we get our kids through the summer break with reading and academic stimulation. We also chatted about the new lockdown policies in school, how they raise their kids with our Caribbean values vs. how our parents raised us. It was a fun conversation where we learned and laughed a lot. I'm thinking the excitement of summer was what had us all turned up! And...
2019-08-0843 minTeaNTawkTragedy: Part 2 with Athena Shack and Dr. Mel RobinsomIn part 2 of our chat with Athena Shack we learn about her journey of healing and overcoming her journey from almost losing her life, losing her husband from suicide, and finding herself in financial strife and a young son to care for. her story is an inspiration to many women and we get the best advice from Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown on what to expect when we're going through the difficult process of healing. Please check out part 2 of this very deep, enriching episode of TeaNTawk.
2019-08-0227 minTeaNTawkChildren's Books for SummerWe're halfway through Summer and where has the time gone? This episode continues our chat with Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read. In this Check out her top picks newly released books for children. Share your thoughts and feedback with us! at Blacks in the Burbs.
2019-07-2315 minTeaNTawkOvercoming Tragedy Part 1: with Athena Shack and Dr. Melissa Robinson-BrownCan you imagine having everything you wanted in life and on 1 day it all changes in the most tragic of situations? We typically think it cannot happen to us if we do this... or that... Our guest for this weeks episode tshares her story and it gives you a lens on how life can change in an instant. This is the first chat we've had about such a serious topic. Tragedy affects us all in so many ways and how to deal with is personal. So for this we invited Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown PHD to join our chat and help guid...
2019-06-1428 minTeaNTawkHot Pepper Topics: The Central Park FiveAva Duvernay's new netflix miniseries "When they See Us" has sparked many emotions in Black America. In this episode we chat about the case and what it meant to us as Mothers of Black children. We also shared our stories of what it was like growing up during the decade that jailed more African American men than any other in our country and how the Caribbean community viewed the case then... vs. now.
2019-06-0813 minTeaNTawkSummer Reading PART1: Babies and Big Kids with Here Wee ReadWe welcome guest Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read to discuss the importance of reading and we all share tips and thoughts on black kids, Caribbean moms and reading. Check out Part 1 for Charnaie's insight on the best ways to engage your children in reading.
2019-06-0621 minTeaNTawkHot Pepper topics this week!The Burbies chat about....The All in the Family and Jeffersons live remakes, Minister gets arrested for selling his congregation $500 tickets to heaven, Aretha Franklin's newly discovered will, and much more....
2019-05-3121 minTeaNTawkMusic and Academics - The benefits of teaching kids to appreciate music with Chip FuThe first hot weekend of the summer met us with the perfect topic and guest! Chip Fu of the FuSchnickens joined our chat from his family Cookout to share with us his insight on how music and mathmetics directly correlate. Growing up in Caribbean homes you're surrounded with a vast amount of music and instruments from drums, steelpans, horns, strings to simple sounds like my dad beating his gold rings against his beer bottles to make amazing sounds that i loved hearing as a child.... All of this makes music a special topic for...
2019-05-3023 minTeaNTawkHot Pepper Weekly TopicsAbortion, Archibald, and Ayesha are the highlights of this weeks hot pepper topics!
2019-05-2324 min
TeaNTawkFitness with Flava! featuring guest Krista Martins from Wukkout!Caribbean Women love a good Wukkout! And for this episode we talked about just that with our guest, Krista Martins, Founder and creator of Wukkout! an aerobic technique that incorporates Caribbean dance moves mixed with new and classic soca music that keeps us moving with authenticity! Krista shared with us us tips on how to wukkout at home or in the gym in soca style. Also, she recently launched an online Wukkout service for Moms to enjoy and excercise at home called Wukkout! On Demand. SPECIAL OFFER!!! TNT listeners will receive 25% off the monthly subscription price...
2019-05-2319 minTeaNTawkMother's and DawTahs We celebrate Motherhood with our favorite Caribbean Moms, OUR Moms... this episode made us laugh, cry and learn. We all have a story rich in the journey of our migration, education and Fearing.. God and Mommy. Please enjoy this special episode as we did.
2019-05-1143 min
TeaNTawkBurbies, Babies, Bodies and Beauty PART 2: with Guest Jenell Stewart When that good life catches up with us, rarely are we prepared. This week the Burbies discuss the challenging of balancing life and staying fit. Our guest Beauty and Fitness Influencer, Jenell B. Stewart joins the Burbies as we share our challenges and receive tips from Jenell for creating a healthy lifestyle and looking good from head to toe!
2019-05-0826 min
TeaNTawkBurbies, Babies, Bodies and Beauty PART 1: with Guest Jenell B. Stewart!When that good life catches up with us, rarely are we prepared. This week the Burbies discuss the challenging of balancing life and staying fit. Our guest Beauty and Fitness Influencer, Jenell B. Stewart joins the Burbies as we share our challenges and receive tips from Jenell for creating a healthy lifestyle and looking good from head to toe! Part 1 is hot topics: John Singleton, Marriage and Dishwashing and more!!
2019-05-0835 minTeaNTawkNipsey's Funeral, Clean Chinese Food and safe sites for IV drug users?Weekly hot topics with guest Erotic Novelist, Tania Marie joins!
2019-04-1819 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Haitian-American Mom & Erotic Novelist of Dickmatized, Tania Marie!Ever thought about writing and self publishing your own book? Our guest on this episode did just that. Mom of 2 and Erotic novelist Tania Marie joins the Burbies on this episode and shares her story. Added plus... she reads an excerpt from her book, Dickmatized! Take a listen and find out about how she balanced motherhood, a career and writing her book!
2019-04-1718 minTeaNTawkThe Menopause MonologuesThe always funny, ever informative OBGYN Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald aka Dr. Every Woman joins the Burbies tonight. Dr. Wendy and shares info, tips and advice on how to successfully make your way through the big M. Check out this episode and find out how West Indian women discuss intimate topics like menstruation and menopause with their daughters. You are sure to laugh!
2019-04-1131 minTeaNTawkJussie, NAACP Image Awards, Girl Scout Cookies and more!The Burbies chat about hot topics and Girl Scout Cookie life: Jussie is cleared of all charges.
and the ladies give their own Burbie Theories about Omari's sneaky BeyKiss and Elevator Gate.
This week the jokes kept us laughing for days!! check it out and let us know your thoughts!
2019-04-0444 minTeaNTawkWendy Williams, Shaq and BujuThis weeks TeaNTawk is all about hot topics. Find out how West Indian American moms feel about Wendy Williams and her current situation. We also chat about Shaq and his new apointment to the board of Papa Johns and Buju's removal of his controversial song out of his music catalog. Hear it from the gyals!
2019-03-2846 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk Hot Topics with TK TrinidadThe ladies discuss the recent college admission scandal and Buju's kick-off of the Long Road Home Tour in Jamaica.
2019-03-2117 minTeaNTawkTK Trinidad joins the Carnival Wine DownVH1s TK Trinidad joins the Burbies and special friends to talk about this years Carnival season. She shares with us her role on VH1 and her experiences working the pop culture news scene with her unique background and style.
2019-03-2130 minTeaNTawkCarnival Wine DownThis episode we sip wine with special friends who share the highlights at this years Trinidad Carnival.
Joined by friends from the past we discuss how to raise our children with an appreciation for Caribbean music.
2019-03-2117 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk - Hot topics with guest Nana Eyeson JLO's engaged!, BabyPhat and Fubu relaunching and Biggie Small's son launches a Cannabis Company! Find out what the Burbies think about all ah dis! on this episode of TeaNTawk.
2019-03-1125 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Nana Eyeson - Lens on Ghana!International Women's Month we celebrate with the Resident TeaNTawkers and our special Guest Nana Eyeson, Founder & President of African Health Now. Wife. Mom. Social entrepreneur, advocate for primary healthcare for Women, and children on the African continent.
Nana shares her journey towards working on the charity she started, growing up of Ghanaian heritage in America and also breaking down the social bridges between our girls and those in Africa.
An amazing conversation about building awareness in our daughters.
2019-03-1132 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk Michael Jackson and the Leaving Neverland DocuseriesThe ladies continue the discussion on predators and parenting via the Michael Jackson docuseries, Leaving Neverland.
What we know now vs. what we knew then.
2019-03-0811 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk - R. KellyIn this episode the ladies talk R. Kelly, Gayle King's interview and share insight of Caribbean Moms on the topic.
2019-03-0816 minTeaNTawkTeaNTawk with Soul Society 101 CEO Rondel Holder - Ancestral Roots!Black History Month is too short, so we did a BHM takeover the first week of March to chat with Grenadian-American Rondel Holder, CEO of Soul Society 101. Rondel has recently received acclaim for taking a journey with his Ancestry DNA results to the countries of his origin. On this episode of TeaNTawk Rondel shares the special experiences on his trips to Benin and Togo and also gives us insight on how to give our children the gift of learning their roots and culture beyond our Caribbean ancestry. Check out this very insightful chat with Rondel.
2019-03-0628 minTeaNTawkEpisode 1: Daughters of DreamersWelcome to our first episode. Here we discuss the journey of our parents and our immigrant upbringings! Let's TeaNTawk!
2019-02-2112 min