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Out And About With Jamie GroutNewton Community Theatre Play Three ViewingsIt's time for another Out And About With Jamie Grout podcast and this time I chat with Newton Community Theatre Administrator and Director of the play Three Viewings Sue Beukema. Sue talks about the plot of the play and the cast members. One different aspect of the play is that on the 19th of February NCT is having a "pay what you can" night where you can play whatever you can afford to watch the presentation of Three Viewings. Sue also talks about the upcoming season at The Newton Community Theatre. It sounds like the theatre has some exciting performances...
2026-02-1728 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Community Theatre Play Three ViewingsIt's time for another Out And About With Jamie Grout podcast and this time I chat with Newton Community Theatre Administrator and Director of the play Three Viewings Sue Beukema. Sue talks about the plot of the play and the cast members. One different aspect of the play is that on the 19th of February NCT is having a "pay what you can" night where you can play whatever you can afford to watch the presentation of Three Viewings. Sue also talks about the upcoming season at The Newton Community Theatre. It sounds like the theatre has some exciting performances...
2026-02-1728 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Community Theatre Play Three ViewingsIt's time for another Out And About With Jamie Grout podcast and this time I chat with Newton Community Theatre Administrator and Director of the play Three Viewings Sue Beukema. Sue talks about the plot of the play and the cast members. One different aspect of the play is that on the 19th of February NCT is having a "pay what you can" night where you can play whatever you can afford to watch the presentation of Three Viewings. Sue also talks about the upcoming season at The Newton Community Theatre. It sounds like the theatre has some exciting performances...
2026-02-1728 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyWho Were You Before Motherhood?Send us a text"Who were you before motherhood?" This question hit hard for many women. 💔It’s time to reflect on the woman you were before the diapers and school drop-offs. Embrace all parts of yourself! 🌼 👉🏾 What passions have you set aside? Share your thoughts below! #MomLife #Identity #Motherhood #CocoBlendPodcast #SelfCare #WomenEmpowerment #ReclaimYourself #Mindfulness #PodcastRecommendation #WomenSupportingWomen #MomJourney #ReflectionSupport the show💌 Stay Connected:Loved this episode? Here’s how you can support and stay in the loop:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode...
2026-02-0708 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyWhen God Clears the Way: Turning Obstacles into Stepping StonesSend us a textSometimes the resistance is confirmation.In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight shares how unexpected challenges while recording a previous episode became a reminder that when God is moving, opposition often follows. Rather than seeing obstacles as signs to stop, this conversation reframes them as evidence that something meaningful is on the other side.This episode is for anyone who has felt blocked, discouraged, or delayed — in marriage, motherhood, co-parenting, purpose, or obedience to what God is calling you to do.
2026-01-2303 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Optimist Club PodcastThis podcast is about The Newton Optimist Club. In the podcast we find out what the Optimist Club is all about. I speak with some members of the Optimist Club and talk to them about why they wanted to join this organization. I also talk to them about their creed and what they have as their fund raisers and projects. Don't forget you can always check out the video and see some of the members of The Newton Optimists Club at outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com and on my Out And About With Jamie Gout YouTube channel.
2026-01-1727 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Optimist Club PodcastThis podcast is about The Newton Optimist Club. In the podcast we find out what the Optimist Club is all about. I speak with some members of the Optimist Club and talk to them about why they wanted to join this organization. I also talk to them about their creed and what they have as their fund raisers and projects. Don't forget you can always check out the video and see some of the members of The Newton Optimists Club at outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com and on my Out And About With Jamie Grout YouTube channel.
2026-01-1727 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Optimist Club PodcastThis podcast is about The Newton Optimist Club. In the podcast we find out what the Optimist Club is all about. I speak with some members of the Optimist Club and talk to them about why they wanted to join this organization. I also talk to them about their creed and what they have as their fund raisers and projects. Don't forget you can always check out the video and see some of the members of The Newton Optimists Club at outandaboutwithjamiegrout.com and on my Out And About With Jamie Gout YouTube channel.
2026-01-1727 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyStill Standing: Encouragement for the Wives, Co-Parents & Moms Who Made It to 2026Send us a textIn this New Year episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight speaks directly to the women who didn’t just enter 2026 — they survived their way here.This episode offers specific encouragement for wives navigating emotional distance, co-parents managing constant communication and pressure, and moms who carried the mental, emotional, and physical load through a challenging year.Jamie validates the unseen struggles many women faced in 2025 — including emotional abandonment, exhaustion, and overwhelm — and offers clear, compassionate guidance for stepping into the new year with honesty, boundari...
2026-01-1008 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyWrapping Up 2025: Reflections, Hope, and a Prayer for 2026Send us a textIn this special end-of-year episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight invites you to reflect on the year that was and step into 2026 with renewed hope. Whether 2025 brought challenges, joys, or a mix of both, this episode is a gentle space to acknowledge it all. Jamie shares a heartfelt prayer to encourage and uplift you as we enter a new year together.Tune in for a moment of reflection, a touch of hope, and a blessing for the year ahead.Support the show💌 Stay...
2026-01-0104 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyGift-Giving Without the Drama: How to Harmonize Presents Between Homes (Part 2 of the Co-Parenting Through Christmas Series)Send us a text🎄 Part 2 of the Co-Parenting Through Christmas December seriesHoliday gift-giving can bring joy — but for co-parents and blended families, it can also bring pressure, comparison, competition, and unnecessary stress.In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight tackles one of the most common holiday challenges families face: navigating gift-giving between two households. From duplicate gifts and silent competition to financial strain and emotional guilt, Jamie breaks down why gift-giving can feel so triggering — and how to approach it with intention instead of tension.Jamie shares practic...
2025-12-1612 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHoliday Lights At Maytag Park with Jamie MurphyFor the 8th year The Newton, Iowa parks department in conjunction with Clemon-Maki Insurance Agency and other sponsors have presented Holiday Lights. Holiday Lights is a free light display at Maytag Park that is an absolutely beautiful presentation of holiday spirit. You can see Holiday Lights evenings at Maytag Park from dusk until midnight, weather permitting, through New Years Eve. Again, it is absolutely free. If you live outside the Newton area it's worth the drive to Newton to bring your friends or relatives to Maytag Park to see this beautiful display. You won't be disappointed!
2025-12-0911 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHoliday Lights At Maytag Park with Jamie MurphyFor the 8th year The Newton, Iowa parks department in conjunction with Clemon-Maki Insurance Agency and other sponsors have presented Holiday Lights. Holiday Lights is a free light display at Maytag Park that is an absolutely beautiful presentation of holiday spirit. You can see Holiday Lights evenings at Maytag Park from dusk until midnight, weather permitting, through New Years Eve. Again, it is absolutely free. If you live outside the Newton area it's worth the drive to Newton to bring your friends or relatives to Maytag Park to see this beautiful display. You won't be disappointed!
2025-12-0911 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHoliday Lights At Maytag Park with Jamie MurphyFor the 8th year The Newton, Iowa parks department in conjunction with Clemon-Maki Insurance Agency and other sponsors have presented Holiday Lights. Holiday Lights is a free light display at Maytag Park that is an absolutely beautiful presentation of holiday spirit. You can see Holiday Lights evenings at Maytag Park from dusk until midnight, weather permitting, through New Years Eve. Again, it is absolutely free. If you live outside the Newton area it's worth the drive to Newton to bring your friends or relatives to Maytag Park to see this beautiful display. You won't be disappointed!
2025-12-0911 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyDecember Series- Co-parenting Through Christmas: Creating Holiday Joy Without the StressSend us a textIn this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight opens the December series: Co-Parenting Through Christmas: Creating Holiday Joy Without the Stress.Today’s conversation centers on a powerful and honest truth — the holidays can activate emotional triggers we didn’t expect, especially when navigating co-parenting, blended families, or shifting traditions.Jamie breaks down why Christmas triggers feel so intense, how childhood memories and present-day realities collide, and why co-parenting can magnify emotions during the holidays. From loneliness when the kids are away, to pressure to create “magic,” to...
2025-12-0810 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyI Did Too Much This Thanksgiving: The Holiday Pressure No One Talks About & What It Taught MeSend us a textThis week on The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight reflects on the hidden pressure so many of us carry during the holiday season — the pressure to overperform, overextend, and overdeliver… even when our bodies, hearts, and spirits are exhausted.From staying up late to cook “traditional” meals for small families, to house-hopping out of obligation, to trying to recreate perfect holiday moments, Jamie shares the wake-up call she experienced this Thanksgiving.This episode is a permission slip to release holiday expectations, honor your own emotional capacity, and choose rest over performa...
2025-12-0114 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black Family"No Drama Holidays" Healthy Co-parenting tips for the seasonSend us a textThe holidays can be emotional for blended families-- but peace is possible. In this episode, Jamie shares 8 practical tips for creating a healthy, intentional, and drama-free co-parenting holiday. From planning and compromise to harmonizing gifts and creating new traditions, this episode helps you enter the season with clarity, grace, and love.Event InvitationDuring this episode, Jamie invites listeners to Unspoken Wounds: A Safe Circle for Healing Conversations — a faith-centered online gathering for women healing from childhood sexual abuse.🗓 Saturday, November 29th at 7 PM ESTA compas...
2025-11-2510 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyYour Coparent Is Not the Enemy: A Spiritual Approach to Healing Conflict with Vanessa MartindaleSend us a textIn this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie sits down with Vanessa Martindale for a powerful, spiritually grounded conversation about co-parenting, healing, and seeing difficult relationships through God’s eyes. Vanessa opens up about a season of her life that felt like “hell,” and how shifting her perspective helped her overcome fear, anger, and judgment.She shares how God revealed that the real enemy wasn’t her ex-spouse, his new partner, or the conflict itself — but the spiritual forces working behind the scenes to create division. Vanessa explains how perfect...
2025-11-1826 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyUnspoken Wounds: Breaking the Silence of Childhood Sexual AbuseSend us a textToday’s episode is tender and necessary. Jamie opens a faith-centered conversation about childhood sexual abuse and how keeping it a family secret only deepens the pain. This is not about blame — it’s about breaking silence, honoring truth, and making room for healing.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics related to childhood sexual abuse. Please take care as you listen.Support is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) or hotline.rainn.org....
2025-11-1007 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyThe Power of Understanding: How One Mom’s Empathy Transformed Her Blended Family with Natasha JonesSend us a text🎙️ Episode Title: The Power of Understanding: How One Mom’s Empathy Transformed Her Blended Family with Natasha JonesIn this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, host Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with Natasha Jones, a proud mom of five and serial entrepreneur, to talk about what it really takes to create peace within a blended family.Natasha opens up about her journey as both a biological and bonus mom — sharing how she and her husband built a loving home through communication, healing, an...
2025-11-0437 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyFaith, Family & the Truth We Owe Our ChildrenSend us a text💫 Episode Description:In this week’s episode of The CoCo Blend, Jamie Newton-Knight dives into two of the most sensitive and often overlooked co-parenting challenges — religion and parentage. She refers to an episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta involving Bambi, Scrappy and Momma Dee regarding religion and Lil Zane, his wife Ashley and his mom & dad regarding who is biological father is.What happens when two parents come from different religious backgrounds and can’t agree on what to teach their child? And what about the truths we keep — the ones th...
2025-10-2608 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyA Legacy of Love: Growing Up in a Blended Family with Dr. Samantha Wilson MurfreeSend us a textIn this powerful episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, host Jamie Newton-Knight welcomes her first-ever guest who experienced blended family life as a child — Dr. Samantha.So often, the conversations on The CoCo Blend center around moms, bonus moms, and co-parents. But this time, Jamie flips the script to hear from someone who lived it. Dr. Samantha shares how growing up in a blended family shaped her perspective on love, cooperation, and legacy.She opens up about the positive relationships between her parents and step-parents, the importance of support sy...
2025-10-1255 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNational Nite Out With Chief Wellik Of The Newton Fire DepartmentNational Nite Out is coming up Tuesday, October 7th in Newton. It get's underway at 5 pm at Aurora Park. The Jasper County Sheriffs Department, The Newton Police Department and The Newton Fire Department will be on hand to meet and greet the public. They would love to have you come out to the park and ask you any questions you might have. In this podcast Chief Wellik talks about The Newton Fire Department and how you can keep your family safe from fire danger. He also talks about the training the EMS folks at the at The Fire Department go...
2025-10-0614 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNational Nite Out With Chief Wellik Of The Newton Fire DepartmentNational Nite Out is coming up Tuesday, October 7th in Newton. It get's underway at 5 pm at Aurora Park. The Jasper County Sheriffs Department, The Newton Police Department and The Newton Fire Department will be on hand to meet and greet the public. They would love to have you come out to the park and ask you any questions you might have. In this podcast Chief Wellik talks about The Newton Fire Department and how you can keep your family safe from fire danger. He also talks about the training the EMS folks at the at The Fire Department go...
2025-10-0614 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNational Nite Out With Chief Wellik Of The Newton Fire DepartmentNational Nite Out is coming up Tuesday, October 7th in Newton. It get's underway at 5 pm at Aurora Park. The Jasper County Sheriffs Department, The Newton Police Department and The Newton Fire Department will be on hand to meet and greet the public. They would love to have you come out to the park and ask you any questions you might have. In this podcast Chief Wellik talks about The Newton Fire Department and how you can keep your family safe from fire danger. He also talks about the training the EMS folks at the at The Fire Department go...
2025-10-0614 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMelissa Dalton Newton City Council PodcastAs I continue to speak with the members of the Newton City government who are running unopposed for Mayor and City Council, today I speak with Melissa Dalton. I ask her many of the same questions I asked Randy Ervin who, unless there are a massive amount of write in votes for someone else, will become the next Newton Mayor. We talk about the issues facing Newton and the the positive aspects for the future of Newton.
2025-09-2719 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMelissa Dalton Newton City Council PodcastAs I continue to speak with the members of the Newton City government who are running unopposed for Mayor and City Council, today I speak with Melissa Dalton. I ask her many of the same questions I asked Randy Ervin who, unless there are a massive amount of write in votes for someone else, will become the next Newton Mayor. We talk about the issues facing Newton and the the positive aspects for the future of Newton.
2025-09-2719 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMelissa Dalton Newton City Council PodcastAs I continue to speak with the members of the Newton City government who are running unopposed for Mayor and City Council, today I speak with Melissa Dalton. I ask her many of the same questions I asked Randy Ervin who, unless there are a massive amount of write in votes for someone else, will become the next Newton Mayor. We talk about the issues facing Newton and the the positive aspects for the future of Newton.
2025-09-2719 minOut And About With Jamie GroutRandy Ervin Podcast-It Looks Like He Will Be Newton's Next MayorRandy Ervin is a lifelong resident of Newton. I went to Newton High with him and even worked at the same radio station with him for a time. He's been on The Newton City Council for a number of years too. In the last Mayoral election he lost in his bit to become Mayor in a close vote to Evelyn George. This time he is running for Mayor unopposed, and it looks as though he will become Mayor of Newton. In this podcast he talks about why he wants to become Mayor. His positive outlook on the dilapidated derecho building...
2025-09-2322 minOut And About With Jamie GroutRandy Ervin Podcast-It Looks Like He Will Be Newton's Next MayorRandy Ervin is a lifelong resident of Newton. I went to Newton High with him and even worked at the same radio station with him for a time. He's been on The Newton City Council for a number of years too. In the last Mayoral election he lost in his bit to become Mayor in a close vote to Evelyn George. This time he is running for Mayor unopposed, and it looks as though he will become Mayor of Newton. In this podcast he talks about why he wants to become Mayor. His positive outlook on the dilapidated derecho building...
2025-09-2322 minOut And About With Jamie GroutRandy Ervin Podcast-It Looks Like He Will Be Newton's Next MayorRandy Ervin is a lifelong resident of Newton. I went to Newton High with him and even worked at the same radio station with him for a time. He's been on The Newton City Council for a number of years too. In the last Mayoral election he lost in his bit to become Mayor in a close vote to Evelyn George. This time he is running for Mayor unopposed, and it looks as though he will become Mayor of Newton. In this podcast he talks about why he wants to become Mayor. His positive outlook on the dilapidated derecho building...
2025-09-2322 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHe's a Dallas sports broadcasting icon and it all started out in Newton, Iowa. His name is Dale HansenDale Hansen made a name for himself on TV in Dallas. Mostly as the nightly sports anchor at ABC-TV affiliate WFAA-TV where he's won Peabody awards, Emmy awards and has been inducted into The Texas Broadcasting Hall Of Fame. He's retired now but his career all started out at KCOB in Newton in 1972. In 1975 Dale had moved on to radio station KNIA in Knoxville, Iowa where he hired me while I was in High School which started me out on my 50 year career in broadcasting. In this podcast Dale talks about his days in Newton. He tells us about how...
2025-09-2040 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHe's a Dallas sports broadcasting icon and it all started out in Newton, Iowa. His name is Dale HansenDale Hansen made a name for himself on TV in Dallas. Mostly as the nightly sports anchor at ABC-TV affiliate WFAA-TV where he's won Peabody awards, Emmy awards and has been inducted into The Texas Broadcasting Hall Of Fame. He's retired now but his career all started out at KCOB in Newton in 1972. In 1975 Dale had moved on to radio station KNIA in Knoxville, Iowa where he hired me while I was in High School which started me out on my 50 year career in broadcasting. In this podcast Dale talks about his days in Newton. He tells us about how...
2025-09-2040 minOut And About With Jamie GroutHe's a Dallas sports broadcasting icon and it all started out in Newton, Iowa. His name is Dale HansenDale Hansen made a name for himself on TV in Dallas. Mostly as the nightly sports anchor at ABC-TV affiliate WFAA-TV where he's won Peabody awards, Emmy awards and has been inducted into The Texas Broadcasting Hall Of Fame. He's retired now but his career all started out at KCOB in Newton in 1972. In 1975 Dale had moved on to radio station KNIA in Knoxville, Iowa where he hired me while I was in High School which started me out on my 50 year career in broadcasting. In this podcast Dale talks about his days in Newton. He tells us about how...
2025-09-2040 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyThe Handoff Heard Around the Internet- 10 ways to keep the peace - Brittany Renner & PJ WashingtonSend us a text🎙️ New episode alertIn this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight breaks down the viral custody exchange between Brittany Renner and PJ Washington. What started as a routine handoff quickly escalated into accusations, recordings, and heated words—all while their child cried in the middle.Jamie shares practical lessons from this situation, including 10 better ways parents can handle tough custody exchanges, a tip of the week for navigating emotional transitions, and a prayer for peace in every home. Get your pens & notebooks ready!What You’ll Learn...
2025-09-1410 minOut And About With Jamie Grout911 Ceremony/Newton Fire Department with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik911 is coming up this Thursday and The Newton Fire Department has vowed to never forget. With that in mind they are once again having a ceremony at 5:30 this Thursday at the fire station in honor of those fire fighters who lost their lives on that tragic day. On this podcast I talk with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik about the ceremony and what it means to the fire fighters. We also talk about the fire department and what kind of training goes into becoming a firefighter and EMS employee. If staffing is needed and I ask the Chief why he...
2025-09-0914 minOut And About With Jamie Grout911 Ceremony/Newton Fire Department with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik911 is coming up this Thursday and The Newton Fire Department has vowed to never forget. With that in mind they are once again having a ceremony at 5:30 this Thursday at the fire station in honor of those fire fighters who lost their lives on that tragic day. On this podcast I talk with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik about the ceremony and what it means to the fire fighters. We also talk about the fire department and what kind of training goes into becoming a firefighter and EMS employee. If staffing is needed and I ask the Chief why he...
2025-09-0914 minOut And About With Jamie Grout911 Ceremony/Newton Fire Department with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik911 is coming up this Thursday and The Newton Fire Department has vowed to never forget. With that in mind they are once again having a ceremony at 5:30 this Thursday at the fire station in honor of those fire fighters who lost their lives on that tragic day. On this podcast I talk with Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik about the ceremony and what it means to the fire fighters. We also talk about the fire department and what kind of training goes into becoming a firefighter and EMS employee. If staffing is needed and I ask the Chief why he...
2025-09-0914 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyBehind the Blend: Playbook for Stepmoms Facing a High-Conflict Bio Mom- w/Naja HallSend us a textIn this episode, Jamie sits down with Naja Hall, Master Stepfamily Coach, founder of Blended and Black and VIP Stepmom; and host of I Know I’m CRAZY podcast, to unpack the realities of being a stepmom when the biological mom thrives on conflict. Naja gets candid about her own experience—marrying a man whose ex made co-parenting anything but smooth—and how that shaped her path as a coach and community builder for stepmoms.Together, Jamie and Naja talk about the emotional weight of high-c...
2025-09-051h 00The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyBlended Doesn’t Mean Broken: Rewriting the Family NarrativeSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight offers a mix of encouragement, real talk, and personal reflection for every mom, bonus mom, and blended family builder. Jamie challenges the outdated narrative that only traditional nuclear families are “whole,” and reminds us that love, respect, growth, and effort are what truly make a family strong.Whether your family blends through marriage, co-parenting, or bonus parenting, this episode will inspire you to see the beauty, resilience, and purpose in your unique dynamic.What You’ll Learn in This E...
2025-08-1606 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyCo-Parenting Realities and the Importance of Accountability with Shana RobinsonSend us a text🎙 In this potentially controversial episode, Shana Robinson offers a candid perspective on how women can sometimes contribute to the breakdown of the co-parenting dynamic—and shares a bold comment that may spark strong reactions.Shana Robinson shares her powerful perspective on co-parenting and the dynamics between parents. She delves into the challenges faced by both men and women in co-parenting scenarios, emphasizing the importance of accountability and mutual respect.Key Takeaways: ✨️Powerful Men in Co-Parenting: Shana discusses the often overlooked sacrifices made by men in co-parenting situations and the import...
2025-08-0535 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyThe Self-Care Noone SeesSend us a text✨ In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Jamie Newton-Knight invites you into a vulnerable conversation about the kind of self-care that rarely gets recognition — but makes all the difference. “The Self-Care No One Sees” is for the mom, the co-parent, the woman doing the deep, internal work without applause. Jamie shares her personal journey of redefining self-care, setting boundaries, and reclaiming peace in motherhood and co-parenting.This is your gentle reminder: you don’t need permission to protect your energy — but you have it here.---🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll L...
2025-07-0308 minOut And About With Jamie Grout4th Of July Activities for Newton & Grinnell PodcastThis podcast lists the activities going on in Newton & Grinnell for The 4th Of July or Independence Day if you prefer. I also talk about the laws regarding fireworks. I ask that you please be aware of neighbors who might have ptsd or pets that have trouble dealing with fireworks before setting them off. Also, I am taking a bit of time off from podcasts for the upcoming week. Although, I am doing a livestream broadcast from the ribbon cutting from the new Grinnell Museum on Saturday afternoon, the Ribbon Cutting from The Westwood Clubhouse in Newton on Monday at...
2025-06-2811 minOut And About With Jamie Grout4th Of July Activities for Newton & Grinnell PodcastThis podcast lists the activities going on in Newton & Grinnell for The 4th Of July or Independence Day if you prefer. I also talk about the laws regarding fireworks. I ask that you please be aware of neighbors who might have ptsd or pets that have trouble dealing with fireworks before setting them off. Also, I am taking a bit of time off from podcasts for the upcoming week. Although, I am doing a livestream broadcast from the ribbon cutting from the new Grinnell Museum on Saturday afternoon, the Ribbon Cutting from The Westwood Clubhouse in Newton on Monday at...
2025-06-2811 minOut And About With Jamie Grout4th Of July Activities for Newton & Grinnell PodcastThis podcast lists the activities going on in Newton & Grinnell for The 4th Of July or Independence Day if you prefer. I also talk about the laws regarding fireworks. I ask that you please be aware of neighbors who might have ptsd or pets that have trouble dealing with fireworks before setting them off. Also, I am taking a bit of time off from podcasts for the upcoming week. Although, I am doing a livestream broadcast from the ribbon cutting from the new Grinnell Museum on Saturday afternoon, the Ribbon Cutting from The Westwood Clubhouse in Newton on Monday at...
2025-06-2811 min
Click Tease: Weekly Digest of Branding, Marketing & Content that ConvertsEmbrace Innovation & Big Ideas: Jamie Kern Lima’s Journey from Rejection to Billion-Dollar SuccessSend us a textUnpack the incredible story of Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics. From facing repeated rejection to building a billion-dollar brand, Jamie’s journey is a masterclass in staying true to your vision, innovating boldly, and persevering when the odds are stacked against you. If you’re ready to embrace big ideas and lead with authenticity, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to keep going—no matter the setbacks.Time Stamps:02:11 Jamie Kern Lima's Early Career02:45 The Birth of IT Cosmetics04:5...
2025-06-1629 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyA Father’s Role in a Blended Family: Wisdom, Love & Real Talk with My HusbandSend us a textHappy Father’s Day! In this heartfelt special episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie sits down with her husband for an honest and vulnerable conversation about fatherhood, blended family dynamics, and the power of intentional parenting.Whether you’re a biological dad, bonus dad, or navigating co-parenting as a father figure, this episode is a powerful look at dads' often unspoken emotional journey in blended families.Together, Jamie and her husband reflect on:The challenges of stepping into a blended family with graceHow he built trus...
2025-06-1521 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyThe Truth About Mom Guilt (and What I’m Learning to Let Go Of)Send us a textIn this vulnerable and heartfelt solo episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight gets real about one of the most common — and quietly heavy — parts of motherhood: mom guilt. Whether you’re a biological mom, bonus mom, co-parent, or caregiver, that inner voice saying “you’re not doing enough” can feel overwhelming.Jamie shares her personal experience navigating guilt as a co-parent in a blended family and opens up about the unrealistic expectations that society often places on moms. From missing moments to questioning decisions, she unpacks the emotional toll of trying to do it all...
2025-06-0808 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyCo-parenting with your Village- with Akeda Wilkinson EllisonSend us a textIn this enlightening episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight sits down with special guest Akeda to explore the transformative power of building a supportive village in the co-parenting journey. They delve into the importance of extending the co-parenting circle beyond biological parents to include friends, family, mentors, and community members who contribute to a child's growth and well-being.Jamie and Akeda share personal stories and insights on how embracing a broader support network can alleviate the challenges of co-parenting, foster resilience, and create a nurturing environment for children. They discuss practical strategies for...
2025-06-0158 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Public Library PodcastLet's hear it for The Newton Public Library!!! The Library has so many great programs for kids and adults! This time around on the podcast we feature programs that are coming up for June and some of the summer months. If you want to know about the other programs the Newton Library has coming up go to their Facebook page or their website. They also have meeting or study rooms available. As a matter for fact many of the podcast conversations I have recorded have been done at The Newton Public Library.
2025-05-3111 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Public Library PodcastLet's hear it for The Newton Public Library!!! The Library has so many great programs for kids and adults! This time around on the podcast we feature programs that are coming up for June and some of the summer months. If you want to know about the other programs the Newton Library has coming up go to their Facebook page or their website. They also have meeting or study rooms available. As a matter for fact many of the podcast conversations I have recorded have been done at The Newton Public Library.
2025-05-3111 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Public Library PodcastLet's hear it for The Newton Public Library!!! The Library has so many great programs for kids and adults! This time around on the podcast we feature programs that are coming up for June and some of the summer months. If you want to know about the other programs the Newton Library has coming up go to their Facebook page or their website. They also have meeting or study rooms available. As a matter for fact many of the podcast conversations I have recorded have been done at The Newton Public Library.
2025-05-3111 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyCo-Parenting with Grace: What I Wish I Knew in the BeginningSend us a textIn this deeply personal solo episode, host Jamie Newton-Knight opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of co-parenting — from the early days filled with fear, control, and guilt to the healing journey of setting boundaries, practicing grace, and rewriting the narrative.Whether you're a mom navigating high-conflict communication, a bonus mom learning to coexist with bio parents, or a parent doing the best you can with what you have — this episode will speak directly to your heart.💛 What You’ll Hear:The emotional truth about starting a co-parent...
2025-05-2505 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Fest PodcastNewton Fest happens happens every year in June. This year it will be held June 13th and 14th. In this podcast conversation I speak with Erin Yeager, one of the organizers, about the schedule of activities being held this year. It seems like they have something for everyone one at Newton Fest. Enjoy the podcast and enjoy Newton Fest!
2025-05-2013 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Fest PodcastNewton Fest happens happens every year in June. This year it will be held June 13th and 14th. In this podcast conversation I speak with Erin Yeager, one of the organizers, about the schedule of activities being held this year. It seems like they have something for everyone one at Newton Fest. Enjoy the podcast and enjoy Newton Fest!
2025-05-2013 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Fest PodcastNewton Fest happens happens every year in June. This year it will be held June 13th and 14th. In this podcast conversation I speak with Erin Yeager, one of the organizers, about the schedule of activities being held this year. It seems like they have something for everyone one at Newton Fest. Enjoy the podcast and enjoy Newton Fest!
2025-05-2013 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyNavigating Co-Parenting with a High-Conflict Bio Mom: Boundaries, Grace & Generational Healing with Christina "Chrissy" MasseySend us a textIn this deeply powerful conversation, Jamie sits down with mental wellness advocate and mother Christina "Chrissy" Massey to talk about the emotional layers of co-parenting, healing childhood wounds, and raising emotionally aware kids in blended families.Together, they unpack what it really means to co-parent while breaking generational patterns, how to hold space for your healing while nurturing your children, and why setting boundaries isn’t just necessary — it’s an act of love.Whether you're navigating a high-conflict parenting situation, learning to re-parent yourself, or seeking more p...
2025-05-1834 minThe CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyBlended, Blessed & Back Behind the MicSend us a textIn this heartfelt Mother’s Day Weekend + birthday special, Jamie Newton-Knight returns to the mic to relaunch The CoCo Blend Podcast — a space for real, raw, and refreshing conversations about co-parenting, motherhood, and blended family life.In this solo episode, Jamie shares the honest story behind why she paused the podcast, what’s changed, and why this relaunch means more than ever. If you're navigating life as a bonus mom, co-parent, or simply trying to raise children while healing yourself, this is the episod...
2025-05-1005 minOut And About With Jamie GroutJohn Carl Newton Radio Station OwnerThis time around I speak to long time Newton radio station owner John Carl about his experiences owning the Newton stations. I also speak to him about how he got into radio and the various stations where he has worked and some of the folks who have worked for him. A pat on the back to John Carl, who for decades brought local news, weather, sports plays by play, current events and public service events to the Newton and Central Iowa.
2025-04-2235 minOut And About With Jamie GroutJohn Carl Newton Radio Station OwnerThis time around I speak to long time Newton radio station owner John Carl about his experiences owning the Newton stations. I also speak to him about how he got into radio and the various stations where he has worked and some of the folks who have worked for him. A pat on the back to John Carl, who for decades brought local news, weather, sports plays by play, current events and public service events to the Newton and Central Iowa.
2025-04-2235 minOut And About With Jamie GroutJohn Carl Newton Radio Station OwnerThis time around I speak to long time Newton radio station owner John Carl about his experiences owning the Newton stations. I also speak to him about how he got into radio and the various stations where he has worked and some of the folks who have worked for him. A pat on the back to John Carl, who for decades brought local news, weather, sports plays by play, current events and public service events to the Newton and Central Iowa.
2025-04-2235 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBruce Showalter Newton Housing DevelopmentSince The Maytag Corporation left Newton several years ago, housing has become an important priority for the city of Newton. Bruce Showalter is The Housing Director of The Housing Development Corporation for the City Of Newton. In this podcast he talks about the city's efforts to motivate families to come to the city of Newton and the $10.000 cash to buyers of new constructed homes in Newton.
2025-04-1924 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBruce Showalter Newton Housing DevelopmentSince The Maytag Corporation left Newton several years ago, housing has become an important priority for the city of Newton. Bruce Showalter is The Housing Director of The Housing Development Corporation for the City Of Newton. In this podcast he talks about the city's efforts to motivate families to come to the city of Newton and the $10.000 cash to buyers of new constructed homes in Newton.
2025-04-1924 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBruce Showalter Newton Housing DevelopmentSince The Maytag Corporation left Newton several years ago, housing has become an important priority for the city of Newton. Bruce Showalter is The Housing Director of The Housing Development Corporation for the City Of Newton. In this podcast he talks about the city's efforts to motivate families to come to the city of Newton and the $10.000 cash to buyers of new constructed homes in Newton.
2025-04-1924 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBev & Bing Newton's Canine Movie Star Best Of Out & About With Jamie GroutAbout a month ago I had the privilege of one of the first, if not the first to interview Bev Klingensmith about her dog Bing who is staring in the movie The Friend staring Bill Murry and Naomi Watts. The movie is being given thumbs up by critics world wide and stars Newton's own Bing. A Great Dane who is a gentle giant. I was lucky to have the chance to record Bev and Bing in mid March before they were on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America and The View. They've also been on all the...
2025-04-1528 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBev & Bing Newton's Canine Movie Star Best Of Out & About With Jamie GroutAbout a month ago I had the privilege of one of the first, if not the first to interview Bev Klingensmith about her dog Bing who is staring in the movie The Friend staring Bill Murry and Naomi Watts. The movie is being given thumbs up by critics world wide and stars Newton's own Bing. A Great Dane who is a gentle giant. I was lucky to have the chance to record Bev and Bing in mid March before they were on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America and The View. They've also been on all the...
2025-04-1528 minOut And About With Jamie GroutBev & Bing Newton's Canine Movie Star Best Of Out & About With Jamie GroutAbout a month ago I had the privilege of one of the first, if not the first to interview Bev Klingensmith about her dog Bing who is staring in the movie The Friend staring Bill Murry and Naomi Watts. The movie is being given thumbs up by critics world wide and stars Newton's own Bing. A Great Dane who is a gentle giant. I was lucky to have the chance to record Bev and Bing in mid March before they were on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America and The View. They've also been on all the...
2025-04-1528 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMercy One Newton Emergency Room Restoration/GalaIn this podcast I have a conversation with Chad Kelly who is the Administrator at Mercy One Newton and Chloe Jenkins who is spearheading the Gala coming up at DMACC in Newton on April 26 to raise funds for the remodeling the the ER at Mercy One Newton. In the podcast we talk up the vital need to upgrade the ER at Mercy One Newton and the timeline for improvements. We also discuss the Gala and some of the great auction items you can bid on.
2025-04-0824 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMercy One Newton Emergency Room Restoration/GalaIn this podcast I have a conversation with Chad Kelly who is the Administrator at Mercy One Newton and Chloe Jenkins who is spearheading the Gala coming up at DMACC in Newton on April 26 to raise funds for the remodeling the the ER at Mercy One Newton. In the podcast we talk up the vital need to upgrade the ER at Mercy One Newton and the timeline for improvements. We also discuss the Gala and some of the great auction items you can bid on.
2025-04-0824 minOut And About With Jamie GroutMercy One Newton Emergency Room Restoration/GalaIn this podcast I have a conversation with Chad Kelly who is the Administrator at Mercy One Newton and Chloe Jenkins who is spearheading the Gala coming up at DMACC in Newton on April 26 to raise funds for the remodeling the the ER at Mercy One Newton. In the podcast we talk up the vital need to upgrade the ER at Mercy One Newton and the timeline for improvements. We also discuss the Gala and some of the great auction items you can bid on.
2025-04-0824 min
Out And About With Jamie GroutThe Mercy One Newton Gala PodcastThis Podcast Is About The Mercy One Newton Gals coming up on April 23rd at DMACC in Newton. It's a fund raiser for the Emergency Department at Mercy One Newton which needs renovation. I have a conversation with Chloe who is heading up the fundraiser. There will be a silent, live and desert auction. We hope you'll join the emcee Mark Allen and yours truly Jamie Grout the auctioneer for a good time for a good cause.
2025-03-2219 minOut And About With Jamie GroutThe Mercy One Newton Gala PodcastThis Podcast Is About The Mercy One Newton Gals coming up on April 23rd at DMACC in Newton. It's a fund raiser for the Emergency Department at Mercy One Newton which needs renovation. I have a conversation with Chloe who is heading up the fundraiser. There will be a silent, live and desert auction. We hope you'll join the emcee Mark Allen and yours truly Jamie Grout the auctioneer for a good time for a good cause.
2025-03-2219 minOut And About With Jamie GroutThe Mercy One Newton Gala PodcastThis Podcast Is About The Mercy One Newton Gals coming up on April 23rd at DMACC in Newton. It's a fund raiser for the Emergency Department at Mercy One Newton which needs renovation. I have a conversation with Chloe who is heading up the fundraiser. There will be a silent, live and desert auction. We hope you'll join the emcee Mark Allen and yours truly Jamie Grout the auctioneer for a good time for a good cause.
2025-03-2219 min
Conversations with Institutional Investors110: Allspring Global Investment's Jamie Newton – Is Now The Time to Add Duration?In episode 110 of the [i3] Podcast, we speak with Jamie Newton, Head of Global Fixed Income Research and Deputy Head of Sustainability at Allspring Global Investments. We discuss why now is a good time to add duration to fixed income portfolios, concerns over the lack of experience with high default rates in private credit and opportunities in data centres and other digital assets. Enjoy the Show! Overview of Podcast with Jamie Newton: 02:00 I was not going to spend 16 weeks looking through a microscope 04:00 I grew up in the go-go days of the internet
2025-03-0430 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Newspaper Reporter Chris BraunschweigThis podcast is about the Newton News Newspaper reporter Chris Braunschweig. Talks about why he got into journalism, some of his favorite stories and what he loves best about living in Newton. Also I speak with Dana from Newton Des Moines East KOA about their retreat package they have. If you want to have fun in the kind of camper you used as a kid they have some packages available for you to have fun with. I want to thank my sponsors, Newton Clinic PC, Clemon-Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Des Moines East KOA, Free Classified Weekly, Jersey Freeze...
2024-09-1338 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Newspaper Reporter Chris BraunschweigThis podcast is about the Newton News Newspaper reporter Chris Braunschweig. Talks about why he got into journalism, some of his favorite stories and what he loves best about living in Newton. Also I speak with Dana from Newton Des Moines East KOA about their retreat package they have. If you want to have fun in the kind of camper you used as a kid they have some packages available for you to have fun with. I want to thank my sponsors, Newton Clinic PC, Clemon-Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Des Moines East KOA, Free Classified Weekly, Jersey Freeze...
2024-09-1338 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton Newspaper Reporter Chris BraunschweigThis podcast is about the Newton News Newspaper reporter Chris Braunschweig. Talks about why he got into journalism, some of his favorite stories and what he loves best about living in Newton. Also I speak with Dana from Newton Des Moines East KOA about their retreat package they have. If you want to have fun in the kind of camper you used as a kid they have some packages available for you to have fun with. I want to thank my sponsors, Newton Clinic PC, Clemon-Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Newton Des Moines East KOA, Free Classified Weekly, Jersey Freeze...
2024-09-1338 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton News Reporter Chris Braunschweig/Out And About With Jamie GroutChris Braunschweig has been a reporter for The Newton News for several years now. In my conversation with him he tells about some of the more interesting stories he's reported on, why he loves covering Newton City Council, Newton School Board and Jasper County Board of Supervisors meetings. Also some of the happier stories he's reported on an why he loves living in Newton.
2024-09-1238 minOut And About With Jamie GroutNewton News Reporter Chris Braunschweig/Out And About With Jamie GroutChris Braunschweig has been a reporter for The Newton News for several years now. In my conversation with him he tells about some of the more interesting stories he's reported on, why he loves covering Newton City Council, Newton School Board and Jasper County Board of Supervisors meetings. Also some of the happier stories he's reported on an why he loves living in Newton.
2024-09-1238 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Newton Chamber Director KayLea MarchantShe is the Director Of The Newton Chamber Of Commerce. I have a conversation with KayLea Marchant who has plans for new events sponsored by The Newtons Chamber Of Commerce in addition to new ideas and events that The Chamber will be sponsoring. She also talks about why she loves Newton and why folks from around Newton will enjoy living in our community.
2024-08-2324 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Newton Chamber Director KayLea MarchantShe is the Director Of The Newton Chamber Of Commerce. I have a conversation with KayLea Marchant who has plans for new events sponsored by The Newtons Chamber Of Commerce in addition to new ideas and events that The Chamber will be sponsoring. She also talks about why she loves Newton and why folks from around Newton will enjoy living in our community.
2024-08-2324 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Newton Chamber Director KayLea MarchantShe is the Director Of The Newton Chamber Of Commerce. I have a conversation with KayLea Marchant who has plans for new events sponsored by The Newtons Chamber Of Commerce in addition to new ideas and events that The Chamber will be sponsoring. She also talks about why she loves Newton and why folks from around Newton will enjoy living in our community.
2024-08-2324 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Historian Larry HurtoThe conversation I am having today is a guy who knows all about Newton/Jasper County history, Larry Hurto. He has some interesting facts that you probably didn't know about the washing machine history of Newton and why Newton Manufacturing wasn't named about the city of Newton. Sponsored by Clemon Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Pizza Ranch and Jersey Freeze in Monroe.
2024-08-2035 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Historian Larry HurtoThe conversation I am having today is a guy who knows all about Newton/Jasper County history, Larry Hurto. He has some interesting facts that you probably didn't know about the washing machine history of Newton and why Newton Manufacturing wasn't named about the city of Newton. Sponsored by Clemon Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Pizza Ranch and Jersey Freeze in Monroe.
2024-08-2035 minOut And About With Jamie GroutOut And About With Jamie Grout/Historian Larry HurtoThe conversation I am having today is a guy who knows all about Newton/Jasper County history, Larry Hurto. He has some interesting facts that you probably didn't know about the washing machine history of Newton and why Newton Manufacturing wasn't named about the city of Newton. Sponsored by Clemon Maki Insurance, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Pizza Ranch and Jersey Freeze in Monroe.
2024-08-2035 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE7- Navigating the Blend of Transition through CommunicationSend us a text**This week's episode makes reference to sexual abuse. It does not go in depth, but it is mention**In this week's episode, I talk to Frances about the many challenges that come with co-parenting when you're transitioning through a separation from your spouse while co-parenting 5 children; 1 of whom has special needs. In this very candid conversation, Frances shares exactly how things have been going and how she navigates the challenges of communication, boundaries and discipline while also learning valuable co-parenting lessons along the way. She pulls...
2024-03-141h 12
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE6- *Special Forgiveness Episode* Navigating the Blend of Forgiveness through Grace with Tuniscia O.Send us a textThis is a Special Episode because it talks about Forgiveness.Many of us experience things with people in our lives and sometimes it can be extremely difficult to not only forgive the person who wronged you, but forgive ourselves. So much can happen when a person chooses to forgive, in spite of what they desire to do.Check out this week's episode with Tuniscia O, where we discuss how she was able to graciously forgive her husband's ex, even while their relationship wasn't on the best terms.If you haven't downloaded your copy of...
2024-03-0844 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE5- Navigating the Blend of Adjusting through Time & Patience with Tiffany StevensSend us a textThe final stop on The Blend Roadmap...."D" Don't Rush the Process!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.comIn this episode you meet my guest, Tiffany Stevens.Tiffany and I talk about how in the process of blending their family, she had to continuously make adjustments. Adjustments to how she reacted, adjustments to how she showed up as a parent and even an adjustment in her language from calling her husband's children "step," t...
2024-02-2947 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE4- Navigating the Blend of Communication with an Inconsistent Co-parent with Bernadette JacksonSend us a textMoving right along, our next stop on The Blend Roadmap.... "N" Negotiate or Compromise (Communication)!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this week's episode my guest, Bernadette Jackson and I talk about how she navigated the "N" on the roadmap, when her co-parent was inconsistent. She also talks about being a "fatherless daughter" and her desire to break that cycle for her own daughter. About my guest:Bernadette is a Boston...
2024-02-2151 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE3- Part 2- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte MurchinsonSend us a textToday we are continuing with our stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In Part 2 of this episode, my guest, Shonte Murchinson talks about being served with custody papers. Yup...You heard that right!It get's spicy ya'll.In the midst of the rollercoaster ride that her ex-husband tried to keep her on, Shonte realized that she had to set some boundaries because her ex...
2024-02-1641 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE3- Part 1- Navigating the Blend of Boundaries in the midst of Uncertainty with Shonte MurchinsonSend us a textToday's stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Shonte Murchinson and I talk about how she had to navigate creating boundaries with her co-parent in the midst of the uncertainty he was creating. During her journey of setting boundaries, she learned the "E" on the roadmap, which helped her create the peace she needed in her life for her well...
2024-02-1426 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE2- Navigating the Blend of Healing through the challenge of Forgiveness with Tamika ThomasSend us a textNext stop on The Blend Roadmap...."L" Label it and let it go!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.comIn this episode my guest, Tamika Thomas and I talk about how she navigated the "L" on the roadmap, to experience true Healing! There is so much power in healing. Tamika shares her story of healing through forgiveness for her co-parents (her ex...
2024-02-0844 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyE1- Navigating the Blend- My story (Be Open, Be Honest, Be Real)Send us a textIn this episode, I share my story about how me and my family navigated co-parenting and became Blended. (previously recorded)Join me as I share my journey of Acknowledgment (Be open, be honest, be real), so that I could begin my healing journey and co-parent in a more effective way. I'm sure that there are others who share very similar stories and I hope my experience helps others.In this episode you will hear me refer to my BLEND RoadmapB- Be open, be hones, be realL- Label it & Let it goE- Expect changeN...
2024-02-0221 min
CHAMBER VIBES PODCASTChamber Vibes: Jamie Newton | 2022 Citizen of the YearIn this episode of the Chamber Vibes Podcast, Guthrie Chamber CEO Brittany Timmons visits with Jamie Newton. We find out all the great things Jamie does for Guthrie. Somewhat hard to find what Jamie doesn't do for the community, and is a big part why Jamie was selected as the 2022 Guthrie Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.
Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62nLi3usvfU&t=125s
Join Guthrie Chamber’s own, Brittany Timmons, in the Chamber Vibes Podcast where she will host local guests who will discuss topics such as leadership, small business, an...
2023-05-2328 min
Black Family Business Podcast with Alicia BeatriceEpisode 8: Guiltless Self Care for Mothers and Tips for Blended Families with Jamie Newton-KnightWelcome and thank you for listening. In this episode, we're joined with Jamie Newton-Knight, CEO and Founder of Blended Black Family to talk about guiltless self care for mothers and tips for blended families. She shares why she started her business because of her blended family of 4, lessons learned from co-parenting and being married for 11 years, how she healed after experiencing infidelity in a relationship, how prayer and her church family helped her heal including attending groups and therapy, the transition from being a single mother focusing on her children and remaining celibate to meeting her husband, co...
2021-08-1930 min
Eternal Entrepreneur—Equipping Christian BusinessesJamie Lyn Wallnau—How to Start a Holy Revolution as an EntrepreneurJamie Lyn is the host of the Set Apart with Jamie Lyn Wallnau podcast and host of the next America show. On this episode, Jamie talks about her new book Holy Revolution, and inspires us to walk out our faith, in business, with a more intentional and intimate regard for holiness in everything that we do. Christian business owners will learn how to pursue God in their decision making process and learn to trust the Holy Spirit more directly with their entrepreneurial strategy. This episode covers the topics of holiness, business development, seasonal and quarterly planning, intimacy w...
2021-08-1353 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyTo Argue or Not to Argue.... That is the question!Send us a textSchedule your Motherhood Mastery Clarity Call: https://jamie380.typeform.com/to/NJggSOJoin my email list: https://blendedblackfamily.lpages.co/newsletter-and-bbf-updatesFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlendedBlackFamily/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blendedblackfamily/Support the show💌 Stay Connected:Loved this episode? Here’s how you can support and stay in the loop:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✅ Leave a review — it helps other mamas find the show✅ Share this with a fellow...
2020-10-0919 min
The CoCo Blend Podcast- (Cooperative Co-parenting Blend) / Blended Black FamilyWho is JamieSend us a textGet to know a little about me, where my story began and how The CoCo Blend came to be. This is my story!Schedule your Motherhood Mastery Clarity Call: https://jamie380.typeform.com/to/NJggSO Join my email list: https://blendedblackfamily.lpages.co/newsletter-and-bbf-updatesFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlendedBlackFamily/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blendedblackfamily/Support the show💌 Stay Connected:Loved this episode? Here’s how you can support and stay in the loop:
2020-09-1616 min