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Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E8: Season Finale - Motherhood Across BordersMotherhood Across Borders – The world is shifting, and not in our favor. As authoritarianism tightens its grip and our rights are stripped away, how do we protect and prepare our children? How do we mother in a world that wants to erase us? In this no-holds-barred episode, Kearie Daniel (@wokemommychatter) sits down with Bellamy Shoffner (@revolutionaryhumans) and Desna McKenzie to have the raw, urgent conversations that mainstream parenting spaces won’t touch. We’re talking about what it means to raise Black and racialized children in a time of rising fascism, deepening inequality, and relentless anti-Bl...2025-03-191h 16
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E7: Redefining Beauty & Wellness: Motherhood, Womanhood & Building a Business with Nadine WoodsEpisode Description: In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, we have an eye-opening conversation with Nadine Woods, founder of Myana, a socially conscious lingerie brand dedicated to postpartum and menopausal bodies. Nadine shares her personal journey of navigating body changes after childbirth, the challenges of finding functional yet beautiful lingerie, and why she built a brand that prioritizes health, inclusivity, and body positivity—especially for Black women. We dive deep into the realities of motherhood, menopause, and entrepreneurship, discussing the harmful beauty standards that impact Black women, the misinformation surrounding fabrics and...2025-03-0650 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E6: Navigating Parenthood: Raising Tweens and Teens with Intention and LoveEpisode 6: Navigating the Tween & Teen Years as Black Parents Parenting tweens and teens is a whole new world—and if you’re a Black parent, that world comes with unique challenges and lessons. In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, host Kearie Daniel sits down with Dr. Ashley Maxie-Moreman, a licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, and Nicole Emmanuel, writer, parenting expert, and creator of the blog Parenting While Black. We get into the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, why our kids’ opinions (even when ill-informed!) are part of their growth, and the cr...2025-02-2058 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E5: Disrupting Disparity: Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass on Transforming Black Women’s HealthStop scrolling and press play on an episode that will change the way you see healthcare. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass—a trailblazing OBGYN and President of Black Physicians of Canada—breaks down the harsh realities of maternal health disparities that disproportionately impact Black women. With eye-opening statistics and heartfelt insights, she reveals how systemic racism isn’t just a part of history—it’s a present-day crisis in healthcare. Dr. Tunde-Byass shares actionable tips for self-advocacy and navigating a system that often overlooks Black voices, while also exploring inspiring stories of community resilience...2025-02-051h 03
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E4 Rhythm, Resilience, and Representation: The Story of DOAHL Dance AcademyEpisode Title: Rhythm, Resilience, and Representation: The Story of DOAHL Dance Academy In this heartfelt episode of the Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast (Season 5, Episode 4), I sit down with Charlene Hines, co-founder of DOAHL Dance Academy (Dance on a Higher Level). Since its humble beginnings in 2003, DOAHL has grown from six students in a community center to a vibrant, multi-disciplinary dance school that’s more than just a place to learn choreography—it’s a sanctuary for Black children and their families. Charlene shares DOAHL’s journey as a space where children see themse...2025-01-2243 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E3: Breaking The Silence:A Conversation About Our Mental HealthIn this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, we delve into the nuanced and often overlooked mental health experiences of Black women. Host Kearie Daniel leads an insightful conversation with two incredible therapists, Amma Gyamfowa and Chantal Gray, who share their expertise and personal reflections on mental health in Black communities. Amma Gyamfowa, a Ghanaian-Canadian mental health therapist, registered social worker, and founder of Womanist Healing, has spent over a decade supporting Black individuals, families, and communities across the Greater Toronto Area. She provides holistic counseling services and Afrocentric workshops designed to empower Black communities in th...2025-01-0749 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS5 E2 Embracing Our Cycles: From Menstruation to MenopauseHost: Kearie Daniel, Woke Mommy Chatter Guest Name: Saran James-Vaughan, Menstrual Health Educator Episode Summary: Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Embracing Our Cycles: From Menstruation to Menopause Host: Kearie Daniel Guest: Saran Saran James-Vaughan, Menstrual Health Educator Episode Summary: In this empowering episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, host Kearie Daniel welcomes Saran James-Vaughan, a menstrual health educator, to discuss the often-underrepresented topics of menstruation, perimenopause, and menopaus...2024-12-051h 00
Woke Mommy ChatterThe Power of Pause: Returning Stronger – Season 5 Premiere with Dr. Christiana AwosanWelcome to Season 5, Episode 1 of Woke Mommy Chatter, the podcast where we speak on the raw truths of Black motherhood. I'm Kearie Daniel. In this opening episode, I had the honor of conversing with the incredible Dr. Christiana Awosan, a Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professor, whose work deeply resonates with our mission here. We delved into the heart of racial trauma and its ripple effects on our personal and communal relationships. My journey, much like many of yours, has been a labyrinth of activism, especially in the aftermath of the George Floyd incident. It’s...2024-11-2255 min
Woke Mommy ChatterBellamy Shoffner, on Black Lives Matter, Sudden Allyship, Teachers and defunding the policeBellamy Shoffner is a social entrepreneur, writer, blogger living in Charlottesville. Bellamy and I first connected for the podcast, a few years ago to discuss her magazine Hold The Line. That first conversation has turned into annual check in’s- as we both navigate Black motherhood and social activism. In this conversation Bellamy and I chat about George Floyd, the protest his death have ignited, our frustration with sudden allyship- including the inclusive lessons teachers are now sending home and defunding the police.2023-07-1539 min
Woke Mommy ChatterBlack Lives Matter - A response to the George Floyd murder...and thoughts on racism in CanadaBLACK LIVES MATTER 2020-05-3013 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS4 E2: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 2This week, I am finishing up my chat with Nefertiti Austin, author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. 2020-01-2122 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS4 E1: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 1This week, I am chatting to Nefertiti Austin. Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Stay tuned at the end for a preview of part two of our conversation. I also reference the group Parents of Black Children. You can learn more here: www.parentsofblackchildren.org 2020-01-1427 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS4: Intro Episode - A chat with the little madamI'm so excited to bring you Season 4 of the podcast. This is a mini epsiode. Just an introduction to the season and a special chat with the little madam! She drops some home truths on this woke mommy. I referenced the advocacy group I started with a number of amazing Black moms, - check out the website. If you are interested in starting a chapter - connect with me! Let's take this global! www.parentsofblackchildren.org2020-01-1210 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E8: Kim Williams- Single Black Motherhood PART 2In the Season 3 finale, I continue my chat with Kim Williams, host of the Single Black Motherhood Podcast,gets real about Black Single Motherhood. We chat about the single Black Fathers she ha interviewed, some of her highs and lows as a single mom and her hopes for the future. A few articles mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.thestar.com/life/parent/2016/10/25/please-dont-call-me-a-single-mother.html Black Dads Involved in Kids Lives https://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-levs/no-most-black-kids-are-no_b_11109876.html 2019-02-2628 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E7: Kim Williams- Single Black MotherhoodThere are so many stereotypes about Single Black Motherhood. In this episode, Kim Williams, host of the Single Black Motherhood Podcast,gets real about Black Single Motherhood. We chat about anti-Black sentiment around single mothers, the challenges and triumphs and we also chat about how stereotypes about Black Mothers, affect Black Fathers. A few articles mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.thestar.com/life/parent/2016/10/25/please-dont-call-me-a-single-mother.html Black Dads Involved in Kids Lives https://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-levs/no-most-black-kids-are-no_b_11109876.html 2019-02-2220 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E6: A chat with Jeff Martin, Author of Brothers/Sisters from the 6Jeff Martin, Author, Police Officer, Father and Motivational Speaker chats about his new book, Brothers/Sisters from the 6: Role Models in my Community, the importance of giving back, wh he decided to be a police officer and why representation matters. Jeff is doing amazing work. You can find him at:jeffadmartin.com You can follow him at: IG/FB/Twitter : @jeffadmartin You can purchase his book, proceeds of which go towards his Brothers from the 6 foundation on Amazon. 2019-01-1536 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E5: Black Aunties and Childless Mothering....a discussion"Hi Auntie" We are talking, aunties in the Black community, particularly Aunties without children of their own, the role they play in the Black family, the complicated family dynamics, the toll that role takes on them and why Aunties are so important to the Black community. This week, I am joined by Judie Powell, a friend and colleague who is an Auntie to 4 little and little-ish people, and Maria Daniel, my sister, who is an Auntie to two little people. 2019-01-0235 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E4: Bellamy Shoffner, Hold the Line Magazine and two Black Moms MusingDeuces 2018! On the last episode of the year, we are looking back at Hold The Line Magazine 1 year on, with Creator and Editor in Chief extraordinaire Bellamy Shoffner. Bellamy and I reflect on 2018, we talk about what it is to be Young-ish and creating content for the masses as Black mothers and the toll it takes on us and we chat about white allies. Is allyship really a thing...and is it effective? 2018-12-3140 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E3 Parenting 101,102 and 103! Your questions answeredWe are all winging it when it comes to parenting. At least that is what I tell myself. This week, I am chatting with someone who isn't just winging it. Samantha-Kemp Jackson is a parenting expert, mom of four, author of the Multiple Mayhem Mamma blog and the Parenting Then and Now Podcast. Her answers to questions like, how do you talk to kids about consent, how do you manage public tantrums and how do you not get in an argument with a 5 year old are the things every parent needs to hear or be reminded of. You'r...2018-12-1843 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E2 A Chat About Mental Health....And Black WomenOn this episode we are talking mental health and well being...for Black Women. We are droping the 'strong Black Woman' stereotype and getting real about how we can take care of ourselves, put our well being first and just breath. I am joined by Marsha Hibbert, Social Worker and Psychotherapist. http://composetherapy.ca/about/ And Taina Mayberry, Social Worker, Therapist and founder and creator of an organization called The Most Nurtured, a holistic wellness safe space for Black women. 2018-11-2736 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS3 E1 Educating the System - A Black mom, the N word, and a school boardLast year an elected school board official in Ontario, Canada, called Charline Grant the N-word. Then that official refused to resign and blamed 'old age' and 'dementia' for her use of the N-word. Charline battled the school board until a resignation happened and then she took it upon herself to run for School Trustee. She's a trail blazer, who is giving voice to the struggles that Black students and parents face on a daily basis in the education system. This is her story, it's my story and it's the story of the Black experience in education and how we hav...2018-11-2051 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E8: A Chat with Tanya Hayles, Founder of Black Moms ConnectionWhen the boy child called me ‘Blackie’ from the back of his car seat and then told me proudly that his friend from school told him that word was another word for Black people, I started down this path to unpacking what it means to be a Black parent to black children in this world. Part of the village that keeps me sane is the Black Moms Connection, an online mecca for Black mothers. Tanya Hayles the founder, chats with me about black motherhood, the backlash to Black Moms Connections, Black Panther and much more.2018-04-0948 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe Secret Lives of Black MomsBlack kids are struggling in school. This is a fact all across North America. Canada is no exception. For many there's chronic underachievement. In this episode, I chat with Trish, author of the Confessions of a Hustling Mama blog. We begin and end by talking about the challenges of learning while Black, but we also talk about our own experiences of working and living as Black women. 2018-03-3057 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E5: PART 2 Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning outThis episode I continue my discussion with Brianne DeRosa author of the Red, Round or Green blog, about finding work life balance as a working mom, race, privilege and the fact that children never stop needing a parental presence. Be sure to Brianne's article that started this conversation, written for Motherwell Magazine, On not leaning in, but not leaning out.2018-03-3020 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E4: Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning out PART IThere's a silent struggle that many women, of all colours are facing today....the seemingly impossible search for work-life balance. Brianne DeRosa is the author of the Red, Round or Green blog and in the first part of my conversation with her, we talk about her article written for Motherwell Magazine, On not leaning in, but not leaning out.2018-03-3029 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E7 Aja Rutledge on Living Your Best Life...AbroadWhat would it be like to just pack up and leave it all behind for a new country? What would it be life to NOT have to have the dreaded Black parent 'talk' with your son? What would it be like to live a life free of daily microaggressions and stress completely related to your race? Aja Rutledge found out. The day after Donald Trump was elected president, she applied for a passport and soon, she packed up her son and her life and moved....to Mexico. This is her story. 2018-03-2740 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E3: The Traumatic Three's, Elsa and the Black Village gone wrongParenting a three year old is hard, parenting a three year old as a Black parent is an added layer of issues to address and deal with. From banishing Elsa from your house, to parenting in private for fear of condemnation, to trying to instill a sense of self-love and Black pride in your kids, we are discussing it all on this episode of the podcast. Join in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share your threenager parenting horror story #WMCTHREE2018-02-2739 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E2: Finding my own Wakanda....Diving into MY Black historyOn this episode, I talk to the researcher of my family history....my sister, about doing her DNA test, what drives her to want to find out more about where we came from and who are people are and what some of the challenges are for Black people trying to trace their roots. 2018-02-2044 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS2 E1: The Black Love Episode"Finding someone to express Black Love…loving your culture, your history, your skin, is truly something special." Destinii, @BlaqLoveSoul Happy Valentines Day! On this episode, I’m joined by Brandon and Destinii from the BlaqLove Instagram blog, we are celebrating the beauty of black love, talking through some of the challenges and digging deep on the meaning of BlaqLove. Visit www.wokemommychatter.com to read what Black Love means to me. Join in the conversation on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wokemommy/ or @wokemommy on twitter. 2018-02-1435 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where I wrap up season 1Woke Mommy Chatter is signing off until next year! If you've missed episodes, be sure to catch up. Don't forget to subscribe and share the Woke Mommy Chatter podcast with other woke moms, dads, friends and family! Until next year- keep following www.wokemommychatter.com Join in the conversation on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wokemommy/ Or follow me on twitter: @wokemommy 2017-12-1101 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where we talk about Princess TrulyKelly Greenawalt a self described- ‘freckle-faced white mom of six kids including two beautiful black daughters is an author who as written a book that I love. It’s called Princess Truly, and it is a must have. It is a beautiful affirming, inspiring book about a little girl who can do anything….Princess Truly. In this episode, we are talking representation, how the book came to be, why she wrote it, how kids react when she reads it to them in school and we touch on her busy life as a mom of six children. To lea...2017-12-0522 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where we Hold The Line against hateIn this week's podcast we talk to Bellamy Shoffner a writer and photographer launching a new magazine called Hold The Line to ‘support people of color and LGBTQ+ communities, people defying gender norms, working to combat mental health stigma, and the abhorrent d uprising of white supremacy.’ Bellamy and I speak about her magazine, advice on how to talk to your kids about racial tension, the power of words and why you should never touch a black child’s hair. You can find a link to Bellamy's magaine at www.wokemommychatter.com 2017-11-2834 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where we talk about homeschoolingHave you ever considered homeschooling your kid(s)....well these are the moms you'd want to talk to. They are homeschooling pros. On this episode I talk to Eva Greene Wilson a Homeschooling Mom and Socamom.com blogger and Yolanda Newton a homeschooler and Director of Education Revolt.org. We talk about why homeschooling works for black kids, why they decided to homeschool and the challenges and great benefits that comes along with that decision. 2017-11-2143 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where we get real: Talking Trump, black lives and parentingOn this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast, we are continuing our conversation with black mom bloggers- Hadassah, author of the blog For Brown Moms and Afrykyan Moon, owner of the Chocolate Milk Gear store and author of the Infinite Possibilities of a Black Woman blog. In this episode we get real and talk about what it's like to be a black mom raising kids under Trump. 2017-11-1429 min
Woke Mommy ChatterThe one where we talk about chocolate milkOn episode 3 of the Woke Mommy Chatter podcast I am talking breastfeeding with Hadassah, author of the blog For Brown Moms and Afrykyan Moon, ownder of the Chocolate Milk Gear store and author of the Infinite Possibilities of a Black Woman blog. We talk about the history of wet nursing and the real stigma that comes with black women using their breasts to feed babies that originated in slavery. ‘That “slavery sh*t” as one woman referred to it. Be sure to visit www.wokemommychatter.com for links to their blogs and more i...2017-11-0736 min
Woke Mommy ChatterS1 E2: The one where we talk interracial relationships and identityI'm continuing my discussion with fellow woke moms Rochelle and Carla. This week we are talking interracial relationships and identity from our perspective and experiences.2017-10-3127 min
Woke Mommy ChatterEpisode 1: The one where we talk about making mom friends and everything elseThe first Woke Mommy Chatter podcast...The one where we talk about making mom friends with moms of other races, breaking down the glass wall between black women and living parallel lives with friends. 2017-10-3022 min