Bellamy 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 i

A chat with Bellamy Shoffner

Jul 7th, 2020 39m 1s

Black Lives Matter - A response to the George Floyd murder...and thoughts on racism in Canada

May 30th, 2020 13m 56s

BLACK LIVES MATTER

S4 E2: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 2

Jan 21st, 2020 22m 23s

This week, I am finishing up my chat with Nefertiti Austin, author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America.

S4 E1: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 1

Jan 14th, 2020 27m 2s

This 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

Bonus

S4: Intro Episode

Jan 12th, 2020 10m 8s

I'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

Bonus

S4: Intro Episode - A chat with the little madam

Jan 12th, 2020 10m 8s

S3 E8: Kim Williams- Single Black Motherhood PART 2

Feb 26th, 2019 28m 13s

In 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 singl

S3 E7: Kim Williams- Single Black Motherhood

Feb 22nd, 2019 20m 8s

There 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 cha

S3 E6: A chat with Jeff Martin, Author of Brothers/Sisters from the 6

Jan 15th, 2019 36m 31s

Jeff 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

S3 E5: Black Aunties and Childless Mothering....a discussion

Jan 2nd, 2019 35m 13s

"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 i

S3 E4: Bellamy Shoffner, Hold the Line Magazine and two Black Moms Musing

Dec 31st, 2018 40m 30s

Deuces 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

S3 E3 Parenting 101,102 and 103! Your questions answered

Dec 18th, 2018 43m 4s

We 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 M

S3 E2 A Chat About Mental Health....And Black Women

Nov 27th, 2018 36m 36s

On 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 b

S3 E1 Educating the System - A Black mom, the N word, and a school board

Nov 20th, 2018 51m 15s

Last 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 resi

S2 E8: A Chat with Tanya Hayles, Founder of Black Moms Connection

Apr 9th, 2018 48m 41s

When 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 pa

The Secret Lives of Black Moms

Mar 30th, 2018 57m 38s

Black 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

S2 E5: PART 2 Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning out

Mar 30th, 2018 20m 5s

This 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

S2 E4: Brianne DeRosa- On not leaning in, but not leaning out PART I

Mar 30th, 2018 29m 15s

There'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

S2 E7 Aja Rutledge on Living Your Best Life...Abroad

Mar 27th, 2018 40m 45s

What 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

S2 E3: The Traumatic Three's, Elsa and the Black Village gone wrong

Feb 27th, 2018 39m 58s

Parenting 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

S2 E2: Finding my own Wakanda....Diving into MY Black history

Feb 20th, 2018 44m 34s

On 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

S2 E1: The Black Love Episode

Feb 14th, 2018 35m 52s

"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 b

Bonus

The one where I wrap up season 1

Dec 11th, 2017 1m 22s

Woke 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 follo

The one where we talk about Princess Truly

Dec 5th, 2017 22m 59s

Kelly 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, in