Black Mums Upfront

This episode we get upfront and personal with renowned podcaster, entrepreneur and single Dad, Tazer, from 3 Shots of Tequila. With Father’s Day fast approaching we decided to hear first hand from a very upfront dad, to understand better a man’s perspective on the reality of raising a daughter. How is parenting across gender, and what’s with the much talked about daddy-daughter dynamic? Tazer bares all, sharing his shocking ‘one night only’ crash journey into fatherhood (yes, it seems one shot is all it took) as we dive into the dos and don’ts of co parenting and unpack the way we were parented verses our parenting choices. Join us for some serious baby father banter whilst picking up some gems of advice from this Black upfront Dad.

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/tazerblack
https://twitter.com/TazerBlack

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

Thanks to Nike we’ve caught up with Olympic athlete mothers and gold champion medalists, so it’s only right that this week we get upfront with the front runner of Black motherhood, best selling author, presenter and change maker, Candice Braithwaite.

This episode Candice reveals the truth about living life in the public eye, talks openly about her traumatic birth experience and shares why being an outspoken dark skinned black woman comes with a price. (Yep, we discuss that documentary.) This woman keeps it 100. We felt enlivened and emboldened by her energy and know that you will too.
 
 ⚠️ Trigger warning, this episode contains content that some listeners may find upsetting.

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

Between us, we’ve got it covered. But can separation ever be a good thing? Is successful co-parenting a myth? And how do you navigate a family breakup without having a family breakdown? This emotive episode sees us go head to head with each other as we hash out if the traditional family unit is always the optimum set up to raise a child. And what to do if, like some of us, that family unit comes crashing down. Upfront feelings of parental guilt, shame and despair will be shared. 🤯

 This podcast is part of our pledge to the Parent Promise.

We are so happy to sit alongside other organisations such as Relate, Frolo, National Children’s Day, Legacy Lifestyle, For Kid’s Sake and more, to form the Parents Promise Alliance
https://theparentspromise.org.uk/

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

Kinky, curly, nappy, frizzy, tough, wild. Good, bad, straight, natural, processed, difficult. Black women and our hair.  It seems like everyone has an opinion. But why is Afro hair such a hot topic? Is society trying to police our blackness through policing our hair? Are we now policing each other as Black women? Or should we just keep our hair on cos it really ain’t that deep? This episode we comb through the micro-aggressions that we’ve all experienced and dig deep into our own thoughts, feelings and hair hang ups. This episode is proudly part of Dove’s Crowning Glory campaign. And no, you can’t touch it. Ever. 💁🏾‍♀️

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

This episode we head to Nigeria to catch up with Olympian British track and field athlete and mum of one, Perri Edwards. We talk Nigeria verses East London, raising a child with both African and Caribbean heritage and having a celebrity for a husband. Perri is no stranger to hurdles, in fact she’s pretty darn good at them, but what about the hurdles of new motherhood in a pandemic? We get upfront about the reality of birth, post-baby bodies and black maternal health. This Nike sponsored  episode had us (over)sharing, giggling and jumping for joy!

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

‘First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes infertility, hormones and IVF.’ Yup, it’s time to get upfront. Last week was National Infertility Awareness week and it is a good time to remember that one in six couples in the UK experience infertility. And yet we _still_ don’t really talk about. So, this episode we caught up with founder of Femelanin, upfront Black mum, Vanessa Haye, to talk about the reality of infertility and the effects it had on her mental health, her body and her marriage. Vanessa opens up about her challenging journey to motherhood which included years of ‘trying’, baby-loss, IVF and her beautiful miracle baby boy. Vanessa is passionate about sharing her story to help other Black women feel supported and informed. Vanessa is a fountain of information and inspiration, and we are thrilled to deliver this podcast to you. 🍳

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
https://instagram.com/blackmumsupfront
https://instagram.com/brownstown29
https://instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha
https://instagram.com/natsduv
https://instagram.com/from_the_endz

Guest:
https://instagram.com/vanessahaye

This episode we are joined by Black British supermodel and super-mum, Jourdan Dunn, as we talk super-modelling whilst Black,  blended families, and raising a son with Sickle Cell anaemia. When Jourdan gave birth at the age of 19, she discovered that her son was suffering from Sickle Cell. She opens up about the realities of parenting a child with a blood disease, why we need to talk about it and what we can all do to help. Thank you Jourdan for your words, your wisdom and proving once again why Jourdan Dunn ain’t done yet. This podcast is in honour of Richard Okorogheye and Evan Smith, who both had sickle cell anaemia.

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
www.instagram.com/blackmumsupfront⁣
www.instagram.com/brownstown29⁣
www.instagram.com/natsduv⁣
www.instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha⁣
www.instagram.com/from_da_endz⁣

Guest:
www.instagram.com/jourdandunn⁣

Should you submit to your husband? No, seriously, should you? Can you really manifest your dream goal in life? And what do you do when someone steps on your toe and in that instant ruins your career? (#fml) All this and more in this week’s episode... Yes, we head across the pond to Atlanta to talk to Nike Ambassador, Olympian runner and founder of Mommination, Sanya Richards-Ross. Sanya also opens up about smashing her career goals, marrying the love of her life and what she did when her dream career shattered. Join us as we get upfront and personal with a powerhouse Black mother who always stays ahead of the game. 🦶🏾🇺🇸

www.blackmumsupfront.com⁣

Hosts:⁣
www.instagram.com/blackmumsupfront⁣
www.instagram.com/brownstown29⁣
www.instagram.com/natsduv⁣
www.instagram.com/nanaadwoambeutcha⁣
www.instagram.com/from_da_endz⁣

Guest
www.instagram.com/sanyarichiross

To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. In a world that doesn’t seem to stop, we decided to take some time out and discuss all things sleep related. Do you do it enough? Do you do it alone or with a partner? And do you do it with your little ones (or big ones) in the bed with you? This week we dive deep into the land of nod and discover the reality of what really goes on in our beds and in our dreams. Get comfy and cosy and join us for this intimate episode, generously sponsored by Emma Mattress. And get your little toosh on their products - Use our discount code MUMS42 for 42% off all products on their website until 12th April.