Latanya and I talk about race and experiences our kids have gone through as well as our preferences for them.

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I’m Tomeka Williams born, raised and still reside in Jacksonville, FL. I am the oldest of 3 children. I am a member of The Potter’s House International Ministries where I serve on the Praise team. I work in Enrollment by day. But my passion is travel which birthed my company TW Love Travel. I love to travel and help others plan travel also!  I  married my Highschool sweetheart Travis in 2001 and we celebrated  22 years in April. We have  been blessed with 3 amazing children Travis Jr (24), Trae (20), and Tamia (15) and our fur baby Tyson. 

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Aquanna Ratcliff is a 39 year old woman, wife & mother - a nurse, doula and lactation professional. A healing human who is learning to find her value within.

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As a facilitator, educator, and Period of Empowerment™ Guide, Dr. Carmen McNeil dismantles the miseducation of menstruation one family at a time. Affectionately known as the Magical Menstruation Maven, Dr. Carmen uses her effective listening skills and empathy to help girls and women reap the powerful benefits of synching their lifestyle with their menstrual cycle.  With her Ph.D. in Psychology and expertise in mental wellness and social behavior, she pours her 20+ years of teaching and training into her signature workshops including: Power to the Period, Rock with Your Menstrual Rhythm, and Demystifying Menstruation for Dads. Dr. Carmen, a professor of psychology and graduate of the California Black Women’s Health Project Advocacy Training Program, has been a featured speaker for conferences, womenʼs organizations, and educational institutions.  Her vision is to create a global community of girls, teens, and women who are flowing forward, claiming their voice, and moving through the world with their heads held high.  Dr. Carmen is praised most for her unique ability to put people at ease so they can relax enough to receive the support they need.

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We had the pleasure of taping the podcast in front of a live audience. We talked about mom trends and mom philosophy. We talked and laughed, and talked and laughed. Shout out to 3406 Social for providing the venue.

Miki Jones is a serial entrepreneur who started her entrepreneurial journey in her childhood by selling friendship bracelets. Miki started her first official business in 2015 after graduating college and earning her Project Management Professional certification.

Miki’s passions include traveling, real estate, and personal finance so she started her brand, The Wealthy Millennial, to help others live the lifestyle they desire. The Wealthy Millennial focuses on providing the tools, information, and framework for people to achieve their financial goals.

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Dr. April Walker is a licensed Psychotherapist in Georgia, Florida, and Texas with over 15 years of experience working with children and adults in a variety of behavioral health settings to include non-profit organizations, group homes, therapeutic foster care agencies and public and charter schools. With a background that consists of working as a behavioral specialist, case manager, school and clinical counselor, Dr. April has played an integral role in mentorship, client advocacy and outreach.  Spending her entire professional career under the mental health umbrella, Dr. April’s focus has been centered around collaboratively working with individuals in their efforts to build and maintain positive mental health and wellness.

Hailing from Pensacola, FL; Dr. April is a married mother of 2, currently living in the Atlanta, GA area. The wife of a retired Navy sailor, Dr. April moved across various states and had the opportunity to obtain several degrees from Bethune-Cookman University, Norfolk State University and Capella University, where she earned her PhD. She is also a respected member of several organizations to include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and professional counseling organizations.

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Michelle Jackson is the author of Man Rejected Me...But God Chose Me Volume 2: Damaged Goods. She is also the owner of ThreadsByMeMe Tshirts and Flames of Beauty Candles. Michelle was born and raised in Austin, Texas on an Air Force Base. Michelle is the Mother of four grown adult children and love spending her spare time with Family. Follow her on Facebook to get information on when her next book will be released.

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