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Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsContent Creator and Homeschool Mentor Inez Bayardo Speaks About Always Remembering Your Why as a Working Homeschool MomIn today's episode of the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, I talk to content creator, homeschool mentor and owner of Delightful Homeschool Life, Inez Bayardo. And it is truly delightful to speak to her!
Inez is a homeschool mom to an energetic six-year-old boy. It had always been a dream for her to homeschool, but as a single mom, many would have thought that the dream would have been crushed. But, as the saying goes… where there's a will there's a way! Inez started playing school with her son in his preschool years and al...2022-04-2030 min
Mocha MamasBlack History MonthThis episode is packed with everything from tips and resources for parents to Rosa Parks wasn't an old lady to cultural appropriation. Join us for a conversation about Black History Month! Links from the episode:
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Who Killed Malcolm X? 2021-02-0539 minMocha MamasRiots, Insurrection, White Supremacy, Christianity & PartisanshipJoin us for a mixed bag of candid conversation with your hosts of Mocha Mamas. We start off by talking about riots and insurrection and end with addressing American Christianity and partisanship. Take a listen and let us know what you think!2021-01-2046 minMocha MamasWhat's the Deal With Black Santa?Today the Mocha Mamas are talking about Black Santa and why we love him. Tune in to this lighthearted episode to find out why we think Black Santa is important not just for Black children but for all children!2020-12-1828 minMocha MamasAllyshipToday on Mocha Mamas we are talking about allyship, what it means to be an ally, and how white women can best support Black women and other people of color in the fight against racism. Mocha Mamas co-host, Kristie, opens up with what she needs and wants to see from white allies, and our guest, Sarah, shares parts of her journey with being an ally.2020-12-1127 minMocha MamasRacism: Did we Get it Wrong?We took a little bit of an unplanned break and we are telling you why in today's episode. Join us for a candid conversation about church and the current political climate, as we share our struggles with wondering if we got it wrong.2020-12-0423 minMocha MamasDaniel Prude and Calling the Police on Black PeopleThe Mocha Mamas are discussing their raw emotions upon hearing about the horrific killing of Daniel Prude which then leads to discussing a commonly asked question "should I call the police on Black people". Inez & Kristie share their personal rule of thumb on this issue. One of them gets a little bit fired up but they manage to bring it back around to one key takeaway: take a step back and check your bias because many times people call the police in situations where calling the police is not warranted and sometimes it can be deadly.
Do you think our s...2020-09-0827 minMocha MamasMocha Mamas Catch Up - Chadwick BosemanThe Mocha Mamas hosts are back for season 2!! Join us as we catch up and discuss the recent passing of Black Panther actor, Chadwick Boseman. We discuss our feelings on the loss of a hero and role model for our Black sons and why it is such a loss for the Black community and people of color. #WakandaForever2020-09-0122 minMocha MamasWhat do we do with the 4th of July?In today’s episode our Mocha Mamas host, Inez Bayardo, addresses the inner conflict and turmoil of celebrating the 4th of July.
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Independence Day - A Conversation with My Granddaughter https://bit.ly/2VJ513K2020-07-0322 minMocha MamasAffirming Black and Brown ChildrenIn today’s episode, a special guest shares some of his daily positive affirmations and Mocha Mamas host, Inez Bayardo, talks about the importance of affirming out Black and brown children daily!2020-06-1914 minMocha MamasRacial Disparities in U.S. Public SchoolsJoin us for a candid conversation about the racial disparities in U.S. public schools. Mocha Mamas host, Inez and guest co-host, Tamika Thomas, talk about some of the shocking realities for Black students in the public education system. Tamika is a seasoned educator and mom of 8 who is well acquainted with the system and how parents can advocate for their children, as well as how teachers can make a difference.
This episode is a must-listen!2020-06-1241 minMocha MamasBlack Lives MatterToday on Mocha Mamas, we are addressing some of the misconceptions of Black Lives Matter. It is more than a hashtag and it is not a movement that endorses or promotes violence, hate or Black superiority. It is a necessary movement to draw attention to police brutality and how it is impacting the Black community at disproportionate rates. Black people are three times more likely to be killed by police than white people (and 1.3 times less likely to be armed). This is a problem. This is not OK!
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The Simple Home057: How to Talk to Kids About Racism with Special Guest Inez BayardoMy name is Inez. I am a mom, children’s pastor, digital creator and advocate for anti-racism. I run a podcast called Mocha Mamas where we lead conversations about race, culture, justice and social change. I am super excited to be taking over today for Jenna. Jenna, I love your heart in muting yourself today and sharing your platform to address this important topic. Jenna asked me if I would share with you some tips on how to talk to your kids about racism. This is not a...2020-06-0415 minMocha MamasA Candid Conversation with a White Public School Teacher About the Lack of Diversity in U.S. EducatorsToday's conversation is one like no other we've had. We talk to a white public school teacher (yes, our first white guest!) about the lack of diversity in public schools. Jennifer Purcell talks very openly about her experiences at different schools and the lack of resources and support the schools in a more ethnically diverse area had. She discusses challenges of being a white teacher working with parents that speak another language and some of the cultural differences she's had to learn. We really appreciate Jen's openness to talk about this subject and we love something that she said, "...2020-05-2824 minMocha MamasAhmaud Arbery Part Two: Racism in America, 6 Actions of Invalidation & How to be Anti-RacistMocha Mamas host Inez and guest, Julian Newman CEO of Culture Creative, continue the conversation about Ahmaud Arbery, racism in America and six actions of invalidation. Inez and Julian also discuss practical ways for white people who want to join the cause of fighting racism which includes learning, listening and resisting the need to lead.
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Lament for Ahmaud: The Day My Daddy Sc...2020-05-2146 minMocha MamasBonus Episode: Two Truths, The Suffering & HopeToday, we have a bonus episode for you! This is a conversation that happened in between recording our two part series on Ahmaud Arbery. Our Mocha Mamas guest, Julian Newman, shares about the third place where two truths exist, the suffering and the hope of working together in unity to create something beautiful. It is a beautiful and powerful message. We hope you enjoy! 2020-05-1511 minMocha MamasAhmaud Arbery, Sterling K. Brown, Carlton, The Third Place & Candid Conversation on Racism in AmericaThe world was recently taken by storm when a video leaked of 25 year old Ahmaud Arbery being chased down and killed by two men (a third was filming). There was a collective outrage that this could even happen in the United States of America and that this took place over two months ago, with no arrests at the time. Mocha Mamas host, Inez, has a conversation with guest host, Julian Newman, to discuss the differences between how people have responded to this particular story vs. how they respond to the countless times we have seen similar stories before. We d...2020-05-1534 minMocha MamasCoronavirus & Racial Disparities: How Covid-19 is Disproportionately Impacting the Black Community in AmericaIn today's episode of Mocha Mamas, Inez & Kristie discuss the harsh reality of how coronavirus has impacted the Black community at disproportionate rates. The statistics put out by the CDC are alarming and we are talking about the contributing factors to why Black Americans are contracting they virus and dying of it in disproportionate numbers. This is a must listen!
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Join us in the Mocha Mamas Facebook group for more discussion!2020-05-0832 minMocha MamasGirl, Get Your Own Quotes: A Candid Conversation About Rachel HollisToday, the Mocha Mamas hosts are going on Rachel Hollis after the most recent controversy of her plagiarism. Inez & Kristie discuss everything from how Rachel displayed poor leadership in how she blamed her team, the missed opportunity to elevate Black women’s voices, privilege, white centeredness and how why she shouldn’t have posted that quote to begin with, even with correct attribution. Take a listen and let us know what you think!2020-05-0121 minMocha MamasProtests, Hypocrisy & PrivilegeToday we talk about the controversial subject of coronavirus protesters and how it is a perfect example of white privilege and hypocrisy in our nations. Our Mocha Mamas hosts are challenging you to take a step back and examine your own biases, with a clear call to speak out and be anti-racist.2020-04-2426 minMocha MamasCoronavirus and Mental HealthIn this episode, we are talking about how social distancing, isolation and quarantine can affect our mental health with special guest, Jenny Bayardo-Flores, who works for public mental health at the state level in California. Jenny gives some practical tips on how we can be caring for our own mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as what we can do to help others - including how to ease the minds of our children! Jenny gives two great resources in this episode, check them out below!
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Article Referenced: How to Cure the Virus of Racism by Julian Newman.
Join our Mocha Mamas Facebook Group! 2020-03-2623 minMocha MamasGender Inequality Part Two: Women in LeadershipIn this episode, Mocha Mamas hosts finish up the conversation about gender inequality with some facts and discussion about the disparities of women in leadership positions - we cover government, healthcare, corporations, church and education.
Come and continue the conversation with us on this topic and others in our Mocha Mamas Facebook group. 2020-03-2227 minMocha MamasGender Inequality Part One - Equal Pay for Women, Violence Against WomenJoin us for a conversation about gender inequality. We will discuss what gender equality is. We also review some facts about pay disparities and domestic partner violence and share our thoughts and reactions to those facts.2020-03-1028 minMocha MamasRaising Black DaughtersOur Co-Host, Kristie, gets real with us on what it’s like to raise black daughters today and how ALL of us can help young Black girls grow up to be confident women who love themselves and embrace their beauty, talent and everything that makes them amazing. You do not want to miss this candid episode about Black women, racism, sexism and other disparities they face. Make sure you join the Mocha Mamas Facebook group to continue this conversation!
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Kristie's YouTube channel2020-03-0321 minMocha MamasLet’s Talk About Racism: Interview with Julian Newman, CEO of Culture CreativeIn this episode we talk with racism, diversity & inclusion expert, Julian Newman of Culture Creative. Julian covers the basics of racism from the clinical definition to what it means to be anti-racist and whether or not reverse racism exists. Julian also gives some great advice to parents on how to raise children that are anti-racist. This is a must listen!2020-02-2532 minMocha MamasMicroaggressionHave you heard of microaggression? Listen to the Mocha Mamas hosts explain what microaggression is, how they have been personally affected by it and how we can stop these insensitive, biased and hurtful (albeit generally unintentional) comments and behaviors.2020-02-1834 minMocha MamasColor Blind IdeologyIn this episode, Mocha Mamas hosts discuss the phrase "color blind" and how this type of ideology is problematic in fighting systemic racism and prevents us from truly being anti-racist.2020-02-1119 minMocha MamasRepresentation MattersIn this episode of Mocha Mamas, Inez and Kristie discuss how a lack of representation affected them as young girls and why representation matters - from books to tv to career professionals - it’s important for kids to see themselves because it opens possibilities.
The hosts also talk about a viral video that left them both more than a little heated and they share what white parents can do to avoid this type of situation.2020-02-0431 minMocha MamasMocha Mamas Introduction: Meet our HostThe is the second introductory episode of Mocha Mamas (make sure you go back and listen to episode 1 if you missed it!). In this episode, Kristie interviews the host and creator of Mocha Mamas, Inez.
Inez talks about her background, growing up as a third generation Mexican American in Northern California. She also talks about her adorable son and why she wanted to start this podcast. Ultimately, her desire is to offer a place that is safe for any person of any background to engage in the conversation of race, culture, justice & social change.
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Mocha MamasMocha Mamas Introduction: Meet our Co-HostIn this introductory episode of Mocha Mamas, we chat with our show co-host Kristie. Kristie is a wife, mom of 3 and motivated entrepreneur. In this episode, we also learn that Kristie is a daughter of a pastor and that her upbringing was in predominantly black circles, especially in her earlier years, which differs from how her children are growing up now.
Kristie shares her heart for bringing people together in the conversation of race and culture. Kristie’s perspective as an African American woman, raising African American children in today’s racial climate is much needed and we kno...2020-01-1116 minMocha MamasMocha Mamas PodcastMocha Mamas is a candid conversation about race, culture, justice & social change. The conversation starts soon! Find out more at mochamamas.com.2020-01-1100 minThe Simple Home011: How To Manage Stress And Anxiety In MotherhoodDo you ever feel like you’ve been “on” all day with your children and just don’t have anything left? You feel exhausted, irritable, and overwhelmed. You’re not alone. Stress and anxiety can sneak up on you and affect the way you feel and the way you parent. Learning how to manage the stress that naturally builds up throughout the day and weeks is crucial to living your best life and thriving in motherhood. In this episode we’re going to talk about how to manag...2019-07-0442 min