Shows
The msferraispeaks's PodcastMoms and mental healthYou are enough, you can not pour from an empty cup. Find time to take care of yourself.2021-05-0848 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastTiredTired of living in fear. Tired of fighting. Tired of racism. Tired of being angry. Tired of the trauma.2021-04-1843 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastPostpartum depression1 in 9 women suffers with postpartum depression. Although these are only the reported cases. People assume after having a child the only emotion you should feel is happiness. Although that’s not always the case, you feel happiness along with many other emotions. Which is OK! This new mommy is learning to be ok with not being ok.2021-04-1148 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastPregnant during a PandemicJuly 11, 2020 I learned I was expecting my first child. My heart was filled with happiness although I excited to start my family, I was also sad and afraid. The mortality rate of Black women dying during childbirth is high in America. So even though I was happy to be expecting I was afraid I wouldn’t survive childbirth. My fear of dying during childbirth, elections, racism, covid, etc. caused me to become depressed. Here is my experience of being pregnant during a pandemic.2021-03-3058 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastWear a mask save a life... but it could've costed me my lifeThursday night I went to a jewel on 159th in Orland Park. I walked in and saw 5 customers without a mask in. I asked why are people allowed in the store without masks. I pointed out that when my fiancé and I forget our mask (innocently) in the car we ran out to go get them no problem. But all these white people were allowed to not wear masks in the store. I was getting numbers and names to call and complain about the mask. The manger walked over to explain his father is darker than me. I explained I n...2020-06-281h 01
The msferraispeaks's PodcastBlack on black crimeEarth’s Remedies Stop the violence Cease fireCAPSKids off the blockChicago youth programsDovetails projectWest side cultural foundation Chicago urban leagueUrban initiative Girls for science2020-06-2348 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastHow to add diversity in your childrens livesThe name jar by Yangshook ChoiAll are welcome by Alexandra Penfold Too many tamales by Gary SotoColor of us by Karen KatzSkin like mine by Latashia M PerryWhat do you celebrate by Whitney Stewart Mixed me by Taye Diggs Why am I me by Page BrittAda Twist scientist by Andrea Beaty Sofia Valdez for president by Andrea Beaty Rose revere engineer by Andrea Beaty2020-06-2157 min
The msferraispeaks's PodcastAbout meToday’s episode is a small glimpse into who I am and my mission in life.2020-06-2049 min