A Labor For Love

This week I’m sharing my conversation with my friend Paula and wrapping up season three! Paula is no stranger to the podcast and I’m glad to have her back to dive into today’s topic, technology use. In our conversation, we talk about technology boundaries, changes we have noticed in our children, and what we’re continuing to work on in this area. I hope you enjoy it!

Check out previous episodes with Paula:

Paula on Learning and Growing Through Motherhood

Season Two Finale - Q&A w/Me!

Check out this episode of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms:

Kids & Screentime: What does the research say?

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This week I’m sharing my conversation with my cousin, Marie. Marie is a wife and mom of two gorgeous girls, but her journey to motherhood has not been easy. During her first birthing experience, Marie suffered severe complications that were nearly fatal. Today she is sharing part of her story in hopes of encouraging other moms to listen to their bodies and speak up for themselves when something doesn’t feel right. If you are pregnant or have experienced birthing trauma, please take care while listening and know that you are not alone. I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

Check out this guide for Black mothers and pregnant people:

Protecting Your Birth: A Guide For Black Mothers

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In this episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Gwen. She is a wife, mom, mental health advocate and founder of the nonprofit, Sunday Crafternoon with Gwen, which supports other nonprofits in the local community. In our conversation, Gwen and I talk about parenting a senior in high school, readying her son for college and how she is preparing herself for this next phase of motherhood. I appreciate being able to talk with someone who is further along in this motherhood journey than I am. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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In this episode I’m sharing my conversation with my friend, Gabrielle. Gabrielle is a wife, mom, content creator and entrepreneur. She and her family share their lives with hundreds of thousands of people through their YouTube channel, GabeBabeTV. In our conversation we talk about raising kids in front of the camera, the boundaries they have established as a family, self-care and having a strong support system. I hope you enjoy it!

Learn more about Gabrielle and her family: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabeBabeTV

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabeflowers

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In this episode I’m chatting with Kelli. Kelli is a wife, mom, educator, and advocate. We cover everything from mothering a teenager and two young boys, her advocacy work for Black families impacted by Down Syndrome, and how she takes care of herself in the midst of it all. I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

Learn more about Black Down Syndrome Association here

Instagram: @blackdownsyndrome

Facebook: Black Down Syndrome Association

Website: www.blackdownsyndrome.org

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In this episode I’m sharing my conversation with my neighbor and friend, Dominique. She is a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. In our conversation, we discuss what it’s like raising two girls, her passion for event and interior design, growing and managing a business, and taking care of herself in the process. I hope you enjoy it! 

Check out Dominique's interior design work here:

Instagram: @stunningdecorinteriors

Website: https://stunningdecorinteriors.com/

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This week I’m sharing my conversation with Le’Joy, a newlywed who is expecting her first child! In our conversation we talk about pregnancy in the first year of marriage, how she’s preparing for motherhood, and what it's like to have a strong support system. I hope you enjoy our conversation. 

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Wow! It's been 8 months since I've shared anything with you all, but I'm back and super excited to finish out this season of the podcast. Tune in to hear about my summer and what's been going with me.

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Today's episode is a little bit different. It's just me, unscripted, sharing what's on my heart right now. 

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