Dope Black Mums Podcast

No-ones Out Here Finding This Easy (Parent To Parent)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:28 GMT

Tiffany Smith a Functional Psychiatric Nurse joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From self-care, to creating non-negotiables and being aligned with our true selves.

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Mums! You Don't Have To Be Perfect!

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:05 GMT

Tiffany Smith a Functional Psychiatric Nurse joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss mindful parenting. From having safe outlets to baby blues, to anxiety with motherhood and seeking a therapist.

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I Find The Things That Make Me Feel Happy ( Parent 2 Parent )

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:00:25 GMT

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From crying at bath time, to soca sundays, family bike rides and more.

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We Forget Who We Are After We Have Children

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:00:52 GMT

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss returning to work after having a child. From being made redundant, maternal mental health, salaries and needing extra support.

Mama Haven helps low income mums get into high income work through retraining and offering childcare. Find out more: https://www.mamahaven.org/

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Every Child Is Different (Parent 2 Parent)

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:00:09 GMT

'Soon as you have your kids all the worries start to come'

Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions.

Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities.

Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmyms

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My Multiple Sclerosis

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:00:47 GMT

'I thought I was misdiagnosed'

Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities. From disparities to symptoms and building 'My Multiple Sclerosis'.

Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmyms

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'It's A Space To Be With Yourself'

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:00:43 GMT

' Make A Date For Yourself! '

Zakiya Bishton (@mindwalkyoga) founder of Mindwalk Yoga joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk all things Yoga - using it as a tool for anxiety, being Black in white spaces and knowing it's right for you.

Mindwalk Yoga is devoted to representing Black people in yoga and is led by a team of Black women.

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He's Just Being A Gemini (Parent 2 Parent)

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:00:22 GMT

Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions.

Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum.

Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendaily

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Becoming A Step-Parent

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:00:24 GMT

'It's an adjustment for everybody'

Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum. From being self conscious, to learning how to give up pieces of yourself without losing yourself.

Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendaily

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Are We Doing The Right Thing? (Parent 2 Parent)

Thu, 11 May 2023 23:00:27 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Alex (@britymt) our special guest from last week for a quick fire round of questions from self-care, to raising 3 kids and advice to younger self.

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The British Youth Music Theatre

Thu, 04 May 2023 23:00:35 GMT

Alex joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about his work with the British Youth Music Theatre (@britymt) from access to the arts, the changes and the British education culture being fixed on pathways.

Find out more: www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org

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Lead, Guide, Direct & Protect

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:00:59 GMT

PJ Murray (@selfmadepjm) founded one of the most successful black women’s magazines- ‘Pride’ and he joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about launching Pride Mag, advice to parents disconnected from their kids and turning his life around

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Motherhood Is A Sacrifice

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:00:56 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina Tọlá Okogwu, author and hair educator is back for a quick fire round of questions from Nina in this episode all about embracing parenthood. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Fuzzy Is Ok In My House

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 06:00:12 GMT

Tọlá Okogwu (@tolaokogwu) is a British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator, born in Lagos, Nigeria, but raised in London. In this episode Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to Tọlá about her own hair journey to loving her natural hair. Tọlá shares the inspiration behind her book and how her own experience with hair influenced the decisions in the way she raised her daughters. From rediscovering her own hair to the language she uses in her home.

She is the author of the Daddy Do My Hair? picture book series, as well as Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door under the pen name Lola Morayo. Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is her first middle-grade book. Learn more: https://tolaokogwu.com/books/

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You Need An Army! (Parent 2 Parent)

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:00:32 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Ashley Verma founder of the Bizzimum podcast and our special guest from last week. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Where Did Your Joy Go?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:00:11 GMT

Ashley Verma (@bizzimumzi) founder of the Bizzimumzi podcast created a welcoming community to share the highs and lows of parenting to inspire others to be empowered on their journey. She joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk being a mum and a businesswoman, having a child during the pandemic, raising a child with a parent abroad and mental health.

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People Glamourise Motherhood!

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:46 GMT

‘Be firm and be kind'

Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing is back for Parent 2 Parent after she shared her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) in last weeks episode. Parent 2 Parent is the episode where Nina has a quick fire round of questions for her guests.

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Hope Is Underrated!

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:59 GMT

'I Wouldn't Want To Get Pregnant'

Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing shares her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) about having 2 ectopic pregnancies and a miscarriage before welcoming her 'miracle' baby boy. The fertility journey can feel like a lonely road, but in this episode Abi provides help for anybody listening who can relate to her experience.

Check out Fawn Clothing: www.fawnclothing.co.uk

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There Is No Santa!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:14 GMT

Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere (@natashagordonchipembere) Dope Black Mum, Writer, Editor, Coach & Author opens up about how she has navigated motherhood. From not lying to her children to relocating to Costa Rica.

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I Never Punished My Children (Parent 2 Parent)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:35:18 GMT

‘My Daughter’s voice was to be celebrated’

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere, Author and Coach. This is a must listen episode. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’

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" I'll Get My Husband To Do It" (Parent 2 Parent)

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:16 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Charlene Carr, author of Hold My Girl (@charlenecarrauthor). For more info on Charlene Carr: https://linkin.bio/charlenecarrauthor. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Fertility Isn't A Choice!

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:01:49 GMT

Charlene Carr (@charlenecarrauthor) Dope Black Mum and Author of Hold My Girl (@charlenecarrauthor) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her painful experience of IVF and miscarriage, perception of motherhood, and experiencing fear that once her longed-for daughter was born that she might not be hers.

When Charlene’s daughter was born, she emerged visibly white and looking nothing like her, so much so, that she spent the first months of her life genuinely concerned there was a mix-up at the fertility clinic and her daughter was not her biological daughter. Hold My Girl was inspired by Charlene Carr’s own struggles with infertility and her efforts to reverse it. During her 5-year struggle to conceive she went through numerous rounds of IVF, frozen embryo transfers and heart-breaking pregnancy loss.

For more info on Charlene Carr: https://linkin.bio/charlenecarrauthor

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Exploring Fertility

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:43 GMT

'There Must Be People Going Through Fertility Problems'

Jenny Okona-Mensah is the Ethnic Minorities Project worker at the Fertility Network UK. In this episode she joins Nina (@missninamalone) to explore how we can have better conversations around fertility with our children and others and debunks some of the myths.

Find out more about the Fertility Network here and about the appeal here

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Sometimes You Need Help And That's Ok!

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:46 GMT

Nina is joined by Ayanda Soares: Speaker, Educator, Dope Black Mum & CEO of House of Hair (@houseofhairuk) to talk about how she juggles it all, switching from social care to hairdressing and the future of Black Hair.

House of Hair UK has been featured on BBC News, Metro, Spell Magazine, and more. Her boutique luxury salon, based in Westfield White City, provides 9 different hair extension methods for all types of hair. The salon has increasingly become a favourite for press and lifestyle influencers including Patricia Bright.

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You Will Figure It Out (Parent 2 Parent)

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:10 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Ayanda Soares: Speaker, Educator, Dope Black Mum & CEO of House of Hair (@houseofhairuk).

https://www.instagram.com/houseofhairuk/

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Find The Hobbies You Loved As A Child

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:52 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Khyati Sundaram is the CEO of Applied (@be.applied) for a quick fire round of questions.

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Career Gaps Can Make A Person But Break A Career

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:10 GMT

Khyati Sundaram is the CEO of Applied (@be.applied), a behavioural science backed tool for predictive & fair hiring. Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to her about the stigmas for working mothers, unconscious bias and

I’m supporting @bepplied and @womenreturners campaign to end career gap stigma, by calling on companies to assess job histories blind. Find out how and make your pledge: https://bit.ly/3fmAhCn #DontMindTheCareerGap

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Mums, We Have To Put Ourselves First (Parent to Parent)

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:39 GMT

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Shenna Darcheville who has a really honest and open conversation about parenting. From self-care to losing her husband, the significance of sleep, building trust with our children and encouraging our kids to be more expressive.

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We Need To Apply Pressure To Schools

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:54 GMT

Lavinya Stennett, Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum and Shenna Darcheville youth voice and participation lead from StopWatch join Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to explore the Black curriculum. From applying pressures to schools, knowing your power as a parent and planting the s

The Black Curriculum aims to deliver black British History across the UK, and are available to provide comment on the importance of diversifying UK school curriculums.

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You're Allowed To Rest (Parent to Parent)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:39 GMT

Charlene Hunter MBE the founder of Coding Black Females is back for a quick fire round of questions.

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Coding Black Females

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:03 GMT

Charlene Hunter MBE (@charlenephunter) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to talk all things Coding Black Females. She talks about working in the industry for 8 years and not meeting another Black Woman and also dispels some myths being a coder.

Coding Black Females was created in 2017 with the primary aim to provide opportunities for Black female developers.

Find out more information about Coding Black Females here: https://linktr.ee/codingblackfemales

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The Most Important Thing Is Patience! (Parent to Parent)

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:27 GMT

Parent to Parent is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about parenthood to ask our guests from the previous week. This weeks guest is

Okezie Morro Founder & Creator of Tata Story Time (@tatastorytime).

He talks about the importance of becoming more relaxed as a parent, self-care and discipling our children.

https://tatastorytime.com/

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Black Representation: Tata Storytime

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:56 GMT

'We are a myriad of people'

Okezie Morro Founder & Creator of Tata Story Time (@tatastorytime) joins Nina to talk about the birth of Tata Story Time, representation in the media and the cultural impact.

Find out more information here: https://tatastorytime.com/

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Is It For Me, Or For My Daughter? (Parent to Parent)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:11 GMT

Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. This weeks guest is Janette Obinyan, a Dope Black Mum of two and the host of the podcast: Motherhood, Mental Health & Me. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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With Every Miscarriage I Started To Withdraw

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:28 GMT

'At least you got pregnant'

Miscarriage rates are over 40% higher in black women

Janette Obinyan is a Dope Black Mum of two and has experienced 4 consecutive miscarriages. She joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to share her experience; managing unhelpful comments, becoming distant from other expectant mothers', having a safe space to express trauma and practical tips to support someone else.

If you can relate to the experiences shared and need extra support or someone to speak to then please check out Tommys and Miscarriage association.

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Motherhood Means Leading By Example (Parent to Parent)

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:30 GMT

Parent to Parent is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. This week she's joined by Rosalyn Springer.

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Babyloss Awareness

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:00:54 GMT

TW: Babyloss

Rosalyn Springer joins Nina for a sensitive episode where she opens up about her experience of losing a baby at 20 weeks during the pandemic.

For more information and support with Babyloss here are some useful recommendations: Sands - Miscarriage for Men - The Miscarriage association - Tommys - The Pregnancy Loss pledge

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Having A Child Won't Fix Your Relationship (Parent to Parent)

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:00:15 GMT

Have you listened to last weeks episode? Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. Charmain is back to answer a quick fire round of questions from Nina (@missninamalone) all about motherhood. She talks about managing guilt as a working mum, her miracle baby and the importance of listening more to our children.

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Working On The Front Line Of Britain's Housing Crisis

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 23:00:21 GMT

Charmain Bynoe is a council housing officer who has worked in the housing department for 23 years. Now a published author, she joins Nina (@missninamalone) on this episode to share her knowledge to help other women who are experiencing a housing crisis. She opens up about living with her family in one room and her journey to writing a book.

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There's Power In Being Under-Estimated (Parent to Parent)

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 23:00:51 GMT

Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week. This week our special guest is Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (@notyouraverageami). Stay up to date with all things Dope Black Mums here: www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Why Are Women Under-represented In Tech?

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:00:25 GMT

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (@notyouraverageami) an author, Social Entrepreneur and the founder of Stemmettes, joins Nina to talk about her inspiring journey into stem and why women are under-represented in tech.

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Misery Is Comparing Yourself To Other Parents (Parent to Parent)

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:00:32 GMT

Listen to Nina (@missninamalone) and Jasmine (@writeonauthor) open up about some of their experiences of being a parent in this short episode and afterwards why not check out the full episode last week with Jasmine about balancing being a mother and an author.

Mum 2 Mum is a mini episode where Nina has some quick fire questions all about motherhood to ask our guests from the previous week.

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The Balancing Act Of Being A Mum

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:25:20 GMT

How do you balance being a mother and having a career? What's your journey been like getting your children into reading?

Jasmine Richards (@writeonauthor) the Founder of Story Mix (@storymixstudio), author and mum, joins Nina to talk about how she navigates wearing many hats and the inspiration behind Storymix. More info on Jasmine: https://linktr.ee/storymixstudio

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Shiko Nguru: Identity and Motherhood

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Have you found motherhood challenging at times? Did you ever feel like your 'Black card' was being questioned? How easy is it for you to show up as yourself authentically online?

Shiko Nguru (@ShikoNguru) is a Kenyan author and influencer who joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about her experience of being a first time mum, finding her identity outside of Kenya and being in the public eye.

Purchase the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/mwikali-and-the-forbidden-mask/9781915244031

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Stop And Search

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:00:43 GMT

Make Aware Not Scare

Does your child know their rights when it comes to stop and search? How comfortable are you with preparing your kids with interacting with the police?

Shenna Darcheville the Youth Voice & Participation Lead at Stop Watch (@stopwatch_uk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about how we can better educate our children around their stop and search rights and the importance of not projecting our own experience on to them too.

More info: https://www.stop-watch.org/

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Our Black Toddlers Shouldn't Be At Risk Of Exclusion

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:00:21 GMT

Do you know how air pollution can affect you and your baby whilst pregnant? Are you surprised that in the UK, Black toddlers are 3 times more likley to be excluded from nursery?

Agnes Agyepong (@agnes.agyepong) of Global Black Maternal Health (@globalblackmaternalhealth ) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about the amazing work she is doing, the research she's found and the disparities for our Black children

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Find A Way To Make Rejection Your Friend

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:00:40 GMT

Alake Pilgrim the published author and Dope Black Mum of 1 (@alake_writes) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her experience of raising her son who was really sick when he was born, becoming a writer and literature in Trinidad.

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The Mixed Race Experience

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:00:01 GMT

Are you raising mixed race children? Can you relate to growing in a predominantly white area?

Naomi Evans the co-author of The Mixed Race Experience and Dope Black Mum of 2 (@everydayracism_) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about her experience of finding her identity and the evolution of her platform Everyday Racism.

You can get the book here: https://amzn.to/3uLWGhi

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Your Aunties Could Never

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:00:27 GMT

How do you define toxic masculinity and how can we talk to our kids about it? And what does authenticity look like in the work place?

Aunty Farrah, AK, Nana & Sade from the Your Aunties Could Never podcast (@yourauntiescouldnever) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to drop lots of gems about how we can navigate toxic masculinity and the workplace better in 2022.

More info on guests: https://linktr.ee/yourauntiescouldnever

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Be Your Own Cheerleader

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:00:28 GMT

Whose your biggest cheerleader? Do you find it hard to ask for help?

Vee Kativhu girls’ education activist, author, and empowerment youtuber (@Veekativhu) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about some of her biggest life lessons and how we can all show up for ourselves better. Vee uses her platform to share tips, and advice to help underprivileged and underrepresented people recognise their own talent and potential and has become a symbol of hope for many young black women.

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Does Your Child Need A Manager?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:00:27 GMT

Are your kids interested in TV, film or theatre? Have you thought about getting them a manager? Would you know where to start?

Jessica Elliott founder of Jessica Elliott Management (@j_e_management) joins Nina (@missninamalone) and Dope Black Mum Kyla (@kylafryeofficial) to talk about her experience of being an award winning talent agent for children and young people and tips for anyone whose child is seeking management too.

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Raising A Black Girl In 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:00:10 GMT

'I knew there was an issue, but I thought it was easily fixed.' Does your child face challenges with their identity? What's the diversity like at their school? How do you affirm them in an environment that is tearing them down?

Serlina Boyd the founder of Cocoa Girl & Cocoa Boy (@cocoagirlmag) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about some of the challenges with raising a Black girl in 2022. From making the decision to homeschool her daughter and the birth of the Cocoa Girl magazine.

Cocoa Girl Awesome Hair out now https://www.cocoagirl.com/

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Burnout Is Real. It's No Joke!

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:00:48 GMT

'Not everyone feels good in the place of vulnerability... there's so much expectations of being a mum' Have you experienced burnout? Do you. know how to recover from feeling burned out? Can you relate to feeling overwhelmed? Ishea Muhammad (@breakoutfromburnout) the founder of Breakout From Burnout Podcast joins Nina (@missninamalone) to explore burnout: what it looks like, how we recover and how we can avoid it.

Ishea helps Moms experiencing burnout to reclaim, re-design & elevate their life in 90 days with my "Woman Revived & Ready System." #burnoutrecovery bit.ly/selfcare4busymoms

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Championing Black Theatre

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 23:00:23 GMT

"You think a lot of the things are happening in your head until you say it out loud and someone says: 'I went through that too'!"

Jessica the Director of Queens of Sheba (@jessica.kaliisa) and Sophia Jackson the founder of Afridiziak (@afridiziak_theatre_news) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to explore the themes in the play Queens Of Sheba including being a working mum and feeling represented in theatre.

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D.I.L.F

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:00:41 GMT

What does support look like for single Dads? Do you think there are cultural barriers when it comes to adoption?

Leon Wenhham (@leon_wenham) is an author, single dad and certified D.I.L.F who joins the host, Nina (@missninamalone), to discuss his journey into becoming an adoptive father, and the lack of representation in the LGBT and black community when it comes to parenthood.

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Equality As A Black Woman with Christine Dean

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:00:42 GMT

'Professionals underestimate their lack of understanding!' Have you considered joining a political party? What was your birth experience like?

Christine Dean the Deputy leader of the Women's Equality party and mum of 2 (@wepchristine) joins co-hosts Nina (@missninamalone) and Ifeoma (@thetribecoach) to explore issues affecting Black women and what it is like being apart of the Women's Equality Party.

Resources:

Five x More CIC: Committed to highlighting and changing Black women's maternal health outcomes in the UK https://www.instagram.com/fivexmore_/

The Motherhood Group https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodgroup/

Prosperity's Trust CIC: offers free support for Maternal Wellbeing and supports Black and Brown women during the perinatal period. https://www.instagram.com/_prosperitys/

Elect Her: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/

5050 Parliament: https://5050parliament.co.uk/

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Is Exclusion From School Ever The Right Answer?

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:00:52 GMT

'We are looking for reasons to exclude them!' Do you know enough about your child's experience at school? What's your relationship like with your child's teachers? How can we reduce the risk of our children being excluded? And what support is available for those who are excluded?

Jen Lewis (@wearecenlive) parent and CEO of Communities Empowerment Network joins host Nina (@missninamalone) and Antuneil who works in schools with children at risk of exclusions, to explore the reasons why children are excluded and what we can do to avoid it altogether. You can check out: http://cenlive.org/

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'You Don't Look Disabled'

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:42 GMT

'You cannot raise a child with additional needs in isolation. You will burn out.' What is it like raising a child with additional needs? What does support look like coming from an immigrant background? And how do we build confidence in our children and young people?

Tutu (@blackspecialneedsparentsuk) the founder of Black Special Needs Parents UK joins Nina (@missninamalone) and co-host Ifeoma (@thetribecoach) to speak about what it's like being a parent and raising children with special needs. For resources and support for BSNPUK click here https://linktr.ee/BSNPSN

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Are You A Carefree Black Woman?

Thu, 19 May 2022 23:00:16 GMT

What does joy look like for Black women? Do you struggle to show up as a 'care free' Black woman?

Zeba Blay (@zebablay) the author of Carefree Black Girls joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about representation of Black women, starting #carefreeBlackgirls and the making of her book.

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Loving My Black Hair

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:00:36 GMT

Do you enjoy wash day? Can you relate to people assuming your child's a boy because their hair is short?

Sharnette (@_littlebigstories) is the author of Ada's Wash Day and a mother of 2, who joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about how her experience of loving and managing her own hair along with her daughters, lead her to create an empowering story for young children who never felt beautiful and wanted to look different.

Ada's Wash Day is based real life experiences and conversations about hair grooming, self-care, identity and self-love.

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Black Blood Matters

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:00:55 GMT

Have you ever considered donating blood? Does the thought of it scare you?

Georgelene Elliott, the founder of Black Blood Matters UK (@blackbloodmattersuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to dispel the myths around blood donations.

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Family Court: A Mother's Nightmare

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:00:57 GMT

A mother of 3 shares her experience with Nina (@missninamalone) about the breakdown of co-parenting with her ex-partner and the shock of their father refusing to return 2 of her children. She's currently going through the family court process and so she remains anonymous. In this episode she talks about her experience, the toll on her mental health, the court process and offers advice to other mother's.

Check out @familycourtamothersnightmare for more information and keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials.

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I Am Not My Hair

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:00:54 GMT

Delena (@delena_thompson) is a six year old girl who has alopecia. She was diagnosed with the condition at four years old and has written her book, I Am Not My Hair all about her hair loss journey. So she joins the host Nina (@missninamalone) along with her mum Telena (@ttlamore) to speak about her experience.

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Menopause Whilst Black - Part 2

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:59 GMT

Because of the positive response to our previous episode looking at Black women in menopause, Nina is back with new guests to delve deeper. She's joined by Nina Kuypers (@blkmenopause) and Anita Powell (@blkmenobeyond) and they talk about their own experiences with managing anxiety, unhelpful language and educating their children.

Useful Links:

Private Facebook Group Black Women in Menopause group to share and support each other through perimenopause and menopause.
Black Women in Menopause links to events and information.
Black Menopause and Beyond a series of podcasts through the eyes of Anita Powell

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Childhood Sexual Abuse

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 23:00:25 GMT

Trigger warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, including lived experience and post traumatic stress.

At what age do you allow your children to have sleepovers? How do you parent through abuse? Nina opens up about her experience of childhood sexual abuse along with another survivor, Andreena Leanne (@survivor.andreena.leeanne) the author of Charred. The pair are also joined by co-host and Life Coach for mothers, Ifeoma (@thetribecoach).

Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Finding Your Purpose

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Have you ever considered going to a purpose retreat? Do you know what your purpose is? Jessica Huie (@jessica_huie) the author of Purpose and the founder of Purpose Retreats, joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about her journey of being a teen mum and discovering her purpose.

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Wills & Estate Planning

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:40:26 GMT

This is a SUPER important episode. Did you know not having a Will in place can lose your right to deciding who has legal guardianship over your children if you die?

In this episode Nina wants to face her fears by discussing and exploring Wills, and she is joined by Ifeoma (@thetribecoach) and Legal Consultant Rachel Adetitun who has her own Wills & Estate Planning business.

Rachel breaks down the importance of having a Will, what you need to consider beforehand and dispels common myths.

rachel@ashtongrace.co.uk

www.ashtongrace.co.uk

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Working Black Mothers

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:59 GMT

Can you relate to being the only mum in the office? Do you know your rights when returning to work as a new mum? Have you experienced comments like, 'maternity leave is a vacation?'

Irene from Black Working Mums (@black_working_mothers) joins Nina (@missninamalone) and her co-host for this episode Ifeoma (@thetribecoach) to talk about the highs and lows of returning to work after becoming a mum.

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Food Addiction

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:54 GMT

You don’t have to be overweight or struggling with obesity to be a food addict.

Dr Bunmi Aboaba, The Food Addiction Coach joins Nina (@missninamalone) and her co-host Ifeoma (@thetribecoach) to explain food addiction, tools to overcome it, and how we can help our children with their decisions.

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Homeschoolers

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:32 GMT

Did you start homeschooling during the pandemic? Have you wanted to give it a go but felt anxious? Do your kids need help to improve their confidence? Or is mum guilt something you can relate to?

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Seph (@thehomeschoolers3t) about her journey and inspiration to building a homeschooling community and gets lots of gems about practices we should be doing with our children too.

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Mothers Of Angels

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Tara Alexis the founder of Mothers Of Angels (@mothersofangels_host_sundaytea) an afternoon tea and intimate space for women who have experienced miscarriage, still birth and neonatal birth.

How can we support mums who have had a still birth or miscarriage? Is celebrating Mother’s Day helpful to those who are grieving? And would you go to a child’s party if you don’t have children?

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How We Can Win

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:14 GMT

“So if I played four hundred rounds of Monopoly with you and I had to play and give you every dime that I made, and then for fifty years, every time that I played, if you didn’t like what I did, you got to burn it like they did in Tulsa and like they did in Rosewood, how can you win? How can you win?”

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by writer, director and political activist Kimberly Jones (@kimberlylatricejones) to discuss the themes in her new book ‘ How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game that’s Rigged.’ From learning how to do a life audit, to prioritising self-care and knowing how to teach our children about money, the ladies dig deep.

Important links:

How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged - https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-we-can-win/kimberly-jones//9781911231394

https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylatricejones/

https://www.instagram.com/thepeoplesuprising/

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Dear Sis We're Breaking Generational Trauma

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:57 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to the author of Dear Sis, Abigail (@ohemaa_speaks) about her new book and she gives us an insight into how we can breaking generational trauma and what we can learn from our children.

You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/35Yez2R

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You Are Not Failing As A Mother

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:47:22 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) delves into the experiences of being a working class mum as she’s joined by Loira Limbal, the director of Through The Night (@throughthenightdoc).

From the impacts of capitalism on mothers to being a working mum and challenges that come with childcare, Through The Night is a film everyone needs to watch - https://linktr.ee/throughthenight

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Menopause Whilst Black

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:23 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Karen Arthur (@thekarenarthur) the founder of Menopause Whilst Black (@menopausewhilstblack) to discuss what it’s like enterting the menopause, an expereince that so many of us know little about.

From vaginal dryness, to depression, to hormonal replacement therapy to debunking the myths around the menopause, there is so much to get through in this episode.

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Black Perinatal Mental Health

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:01:45 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Orinayo Onabanjo a Counselling Psychologist who is the founder of Black Perinatal Mental Health (@blackperinatalmentalhealth) for a honest conversation about mental health before, after and during pregnancy.

From perinatal trauma to debunking the myths of perinatal mental health, to getting a realistic understanding of motherhood and learning how to support other mums.

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This Virus Is Really Unpredictable - Dr Oge Ilozue

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:01:30 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Dr Oge Ilozue (@drochukwu) a GP doctor and trainer who is also the Senior Clinical Advisor for the London NHS COVID Vaccination Programme.

This episode explores how mothers and black women can protect ourselves and our children: Can COVID-19 spread through breast milk? Which vaccines are safe for pregnant women? What myths regarding covid vaccine can we squash? Should our children take the vaccine? Does pregnancy qualify as a medical exemption for the COVID-19 vaccination in the UK?

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Why Was I Black?

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:01:16 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Florence Olajide (@flora.jide) the author of Coconut - an exploration of a Black girl fostered by a white family in the 1960s and her search for belonging and identity.

Florence delves into the earliest memories of her childhood being fostered by white parents, trying to find her identity and discusses how we can have authentic conversations about race with our children.

And keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Having A Family And Travelling The World - Fro Family Travels

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Chi from Fro Family Travels (@frofamilytravels1) to talk about her journey of travelling the world with her family. Chi explains how she decided that permanently settling in the UK was not for her, getting an income, making new friends and the changes she’s had to do to make this work. Check out the Black Brits Abroad Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackbritsabroad And keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Your Life Doesn’t Stop Because You’re A Mum - Ify Adenuga

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by the amazing Ify Adenuga (@ifyadenuga) to talk about her experience of raising Skepta, Julie, Jason and JME and of course her debut book ‘Endless Fortune’.In this extended chat they explore the highs and lows of motherhood from feeling judged for parenting styles, being a mature student whilst breastfeeding in lectures, learning how to break generational cycles and the importance of showing our children love and letting them be who they want to be.Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Don’t Be Afraid To Share Your Ideas

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:01:13 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Tahlia Gray, the founder of Sheer Chemistry (@sheerchemistry), to discuss what it was like being black and raised in Australia.Tahila also talks about the need for Sheer Chemistry, a tights brand for women of all shades of brown, what it was like starting a business with no knowledge, to not seeing competition as a bad thing and the fears of others stealing her idea.Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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Should We Be Breastfeeding Our Babies?

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:02:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by 1-2-1 Doula, Ruth Dennison, the founder of Breaking Breastfeeding Barriers (@b_breastfeeding_b) & Black Breastfeeding Week UK.

Who knew there was so much depth to breastfeeding? From the trends, to the status that comes with getting the ‘best milk’, to ’barriers for Black women and not feeling adequate enough.

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Would You Embrace the Montessori Practice?

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Natalie from the Little Scholars Playground (@littlescholarsplayground) about the montessori practice and how black parents can adopt it.

From bonding with our kids through education to the importance of sensory play and understanding exactly what the montessori practice is.

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It’s Ok For Our Kids To Not Be Ok

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT

TW: Suicide

Our young black boys are at risk and we want them to know, ‘It’s OK not to be OK, just keep moving forward’. In this episode 4 mums come together to discuss the pressures with parenthood, mental health in young people and how to develop healthy and active communication with our kids.

Nina (@missninamalone) is the host and founder of Dope Black Mums. Beverly Wong (@bevparenttalk) is a mum of 2, family support worker and a member of the South London Covid-19 Preventing Mental-Ill Health Taskforce. Lorna Archer is the founder of Wellbeing Well You (@wellbeingwellyou) and is a Holistic Wellbeing Therapist. and Mindfulness Teacher and Wellness Coach.and Donnel Grant the founder of The Brave Project (@the_braveproject).

Resources:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.themix.org.uk/

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/

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When We Say Black Lives Matter

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:02:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) and Maxine (@maxinebeneba) the author of ‘When We Say Black Lives Matter’, talk about growing up black and feeling othered, learning how to teach our kids our history whilst getting the balance right and acknowledging racism.

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Teaching Our Children Self-Care and Mindfulness

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:03:59 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) talks to Nicola Harvey (@harveyheals) an author, mental health practitioner and the founder of Harvey Heals.

From the importance of showing emotions in front of your kids, to the art of meditation and learning that self-care is not selfish; this episode explores self care practises for children and learns how as a mother you can take up space and stand in your power.

For more information on Harvey Heals: https://linktr.ee/harveyheals

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Black Girls Do Run

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Tasha Thompson (@tashainaction) the founder of Black Girls Do Run UK (@blackgirlsdorunuk) to talk about painful sports bras, how to get started with running and what it’s like creating a safe space for black women in fitness.

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Bringing Diversity To Our Bookshelves

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Stats show that only 5% of children books in the UK have Black, Asian or minority ethnic protagonists. This chat explores the barriers for black writers, the importance of authentic representation and how we can support the industry.

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Grace Toby (@tompuk_) who leads The Open Minds Project - a charity that aims to advance the education of the public in the lives of black people through books. And Carolyn (@afroribooks), the founder of Afrori Books - the biggest selection of books by Black Authors in the UK.

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Adoption

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT

For the first time ever Dope Black Mums and Dope Black Dads have teamed up on a podcast. In this Episode Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by the founder of Dope Black Dads aka Marvyn (@marvynharrison) along with special guests to talk about adoption.

In an open and honest conversation they explore preparing for adoption, what it’s like in practise and the importance of giving our children time and space to speak.

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Involuntary Childlessness

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by Yvonne John (@y.vonnej) British Author & Activist for Childless Women of Colour.

From navigating the pressures that come in your 20’s to limitations with adoption, repeating the script and giving a voice to childless women - this episode is super important!

Resources:https://findingmyplanb.com/?page_id=2967

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When I’m Happy, My Kids Are Happy

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), Alicia (@asl_sings), Ola (@thecurvycreative) and Kira have an important and honest conversation about what it was like growing up with a single mum and what it’s like being a single mum.

From rebuilding relationships with their dads, hiding an entire pregnancy from a parent, to dealing with fathers who think their child support funds a mother’s lifestyle, this episode is packed with both sad and funny anecdotes.

Resources: www.gingerbread.org.uk / Single Parent Action Network

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Childhood Domestic Violence

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) is joined by ITV’s Inspirational Woman of the Year Natasha Benjamin, the founder of Free Your Mind (@freeyourmindcic) a childhood domestic violence and mental health support organisation.

Natasha teaches us what language we should use to discuss abuse with our children? What are the signs children may be suffering? And how we support children living in abusive homes?

Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials.

To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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I Don’t Have Mum Guilt

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:02:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) the founder of Dope Black Mums is joined by Tokunbo (@tokunbo.koiki) of Lit Black Mums Book Club to speak with Eva Verde (@evakinderwrites) the author of Lives Like Mine.

They delve into the themes of the book whilst touching on their experience of navigating motherhood and race. From what it means to be a woman in a modern family, to racist family members and growing up in a white area whilst trying to find your identity.

Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmu

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You Don’t Have To Love Your Step Children

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:02:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to Priscilla (@priscilla.appeaning) a Dope Black mum to a blended family of 9, homeschooler and founder of The Step Mums Club.

Priscilla speaks about her own experience of having step parents and how that’s influenced her decisions to start The Step Mum Club. They get real about what it’s like from tips on blended families to not loving your step children and feeling judged by other mums.

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Raising A Black Child With A White Partner

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to author and racial equality advocate Tineka Smith (@thisistineka) about her experience of navigating conversations around race, culture and identity with her partner and her hopes for her future children.

Tineka opens up about being followed and attacked for having a white partner, ignorant comments from friends and family and the importance of setting intentional boundaries.

Mixed Up: Confessions of an Interracial Couple by Tineka Smith and Alex Court is out now, published by Headline.

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So Many People Make Themselves Victims By Not Checking Themselves

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to Empath & Narcissist Expert Keeley Taverner (@key4change). You hear Keeley’s inspiring journey of working in Ikea and escaping an abusive relationship to changing her trajectory and impacting lots of lives.

From class progression to learning about narcissism to understanding our unhealthy emotional habits with food, Keeley drops lots of gems that will help you understand yourself and your relationship with others better.

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It’s Ok To Love Being A Mum And Not Like All Of It

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) the host of Dope Black Mums, speaks to homeschooling Dope Black Mum of 5 Christina (@themomathondiaries) about what it means to be a momathon.

The ladies talk about loving being a mum, but disliking the chaos that comes with it, the importance of delegating tasks to children or family and why putting yourself first is important.

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It's A Tough Job To Raise A Child Within White Supremacy

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), speaks to Guilaine Kinouani (@living_while_black) a UK-based French radical psychologist about the themes from her recent book Living While Black - the essential guide to overcoming racial trauma.

They spoke about a range of experiences including, helping your child to feel seen, protecting your child from racism and attachment styles.

Keep up to date with the podcast and join in on the conversation via @dopeblackmums on all socials. To join The Dope Black Mums safespace, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk

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How To Acknowledge You’re The Shit

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums has an open and honest conversation with self-care advocate Malika Faye, (@malikafayefitness) and Yolanda Copes-Stephney founder of Festival of Confidence about navigating impostor syndrome and struggling to acknowledge the true queen she is!

They spoke about everything from the power of words, to not being able to receive compliments, to managing shame and finding the success story on the other side of grief and trauma.

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Who is gonna buy a book written by me?

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums chats with Jenica Leah (@justjleah) - an independent publisher and founder of JLG Publishing, to talk about how to find your story and get into the world of publishing.

Jenica talks about the importance of black women sharing their story, her journey with sickle cell and how she got into the publishing career and what she wishes she knew before starting out.

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Being a Black Beer Sommelier

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the host and founder of Dope Black Mums is joined by Maverine Cole (@tvmarv) who is an award-winning Journalist, Broadcaster for the BBC and Senior Lecturer to talk about her career and she ended up as a Beer Sommelier.

Maverine shares her journey of going into a broadcast career and how she found her love for the Beer industry. The ladies talk about getting into traditional white careers, being 20 and care free and what to do in times of distress.

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Why black dolls are important!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the host of the Dope Black Mums Podcast is joined by the amazing Charlotte Francis, founder of award winning dolls company, Biankha and Friends (@biankhaandfriends).

Charlotte has an honest conversation about what it was like hearing her daughter tell her she didn’t like her hair and how she did everything she could to change the way she viewed herself. From pan african saturday lessons, to commissioning images around her house and no longer straightening her or her daughters hair.

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Period Period Periods!

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums along with Kyla Onilude (@motherofdeux) are joined by Sike Adeshokan (@mymenses) the founder of My Menses to discuss menstrual literacy.

The ladies talk about so much from not getting supported by your parents when you first find out, to getting rid of period shame, resources available for those with little to no income and connotations of tampons.

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Teenagers Are The Products Of Their Environments - Coach Helen

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:01:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the host and founder of Dope Black Mums is joined by Coach Helen (@thekeysforsuccess) to explore what it means to raise purposeful teens.

Coach Helen is a teen expert, a movement maker and a success coach. Through ‘The Keys for Success’ Coach Helen helps parents, youth organisations and schools to raise purpose driven teen leaders, in order to embrace their destiny.

Helen gives advice for a range of topics from resolving issues, enabling our kids to communicate effectively and respecting boundaries.

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Let’s Not Tiptoe Around Our Successes - Shout About It!

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

The mums talk about being a woman in business. From negotiating deals, to learning about investments and when to scale the business up, setting rates and some of the challenges you face as a black woman.

Nina (@missninamalone), the founder of Dope Black Mums along with Creative Director Ola (@thecurvycreative) are joined by legal entrepreneur, changemaker and founder of Manton Legal Consultancy, Egbe Manton (@egbemanton).

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If You’re Around White People You’re Doing Well - Private Schooling

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:01:00 GMT

A candid conversation about private school education in the black community and the pressures that come with it.

Nina (@missninamalone), the host and founder of Dope Black Mums is joined by Solape (@solapealatise) and Modupe (@mcononuju) to have an honest conversation about having to strive for perfection and the opportunities that come with going to private school.

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' Debbie Double D from Dallas Isn't Real ' - Cyber Security with Fareedah Shaheed'

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone), the host and founder of Dope Black Mums, along with Ola (@thecurvycreative) and Alicia (@asl_sings) are joined by the CEO and Founder of Sekuva, Fareedah Shaheed, to delve into the world of Cyber Security.

Fareedah Shaheed is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and in 2020 was named Cyber Security Personality of the year.

The mums share personal stories about managing their kids online, learn what to do when your hacked and discover what it's like to work in the cyber security industry.

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Is Yoni Steaming Worth The Hype? - Davina Louis Founder Of Lady Garden Steaming

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Nina (@missninamalone) the host and founder of Dope Black Mums, is joined by Davina Louis (@ladygarden_steaming), a certified vaginal steam facilitator and owner of Lady Garden Steaming.

Nina gets the answers to all the questions you wanted to know about yoni steaming. Is it good or bad? Where did this idea even come from? Will it make me horny? Does it affect my PH imbalance? There are a lot of misconceptions around caring for our lady gardens, but together with Davina, Nina clears them up.

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Generating A Property Cashflow With Stephanie Taylor

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT

This episode is hosted by Nina (@missninamalone) the co-founder of DBM and Alicia (@asl_sings). Joining them to discuss all things property is Stephanie Taylor (@stephanietproperty). Stephanie is the author of #1 bestseller Rent 2 Rent Success, a Dope Black Mum, Property Investor and proud owner of a multimillion pound portfolio.

If you want to find out how to get a consistent cashflow from property, change your money mindset and juggle several careers as a mum, then listen to this episode to learn from Stephanie and be inspired by her journey.

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" I'm Going To Take My Vibrator And Go Upstairs " - Sex After Childbirth

Thu, 20 May 2021 23:01:00 GMT

The Dope Black Mums podcast is back and Nina (@missninamalone), the host and co-founder, is joined in the first episode by Ola (@thecurvycreative) and Kyla (@motherofdeux). The mums have an open and honest conversation about the pressures, challenges and experience that comes with having sex after childbirth. Make sure you listen to this episode to find out how Ola got her groove back, Nina's tips for sex after childbirth and why Kyla thinks it's important to bond with ourselves.

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