Black Mums Upfront

Whilst some of us are going no further than the local Lidl, others are taking stock of their lives, following their instincts and relocating to the Caribbean. This episode we get upfront and personal with entrepreneur, and bestselling author and coach, Jessica Huie MBE. We caught up with the mum-of-two in Jamaica to discuss finding your purpose, living authentically and what happens when that means upping and leaving everything for a new life in a new continent. Jessica opens up about her decision to follow her heart - away from the rat race and towards the sun, sea and ackee and saltfish.

This podcast is bought to you by Black Mums Upfront and edited and mixed by Daniele Zazza.

Hosts:

Carina White - @brownstown29

Natalie Duvall - @natsduv

Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha - @nanaadwoambeutcha

Endy Mckay - @from_da_endz

This episode we are joined by BBC’s Mimi on a Mission - Digital Detox child therapist, Kemi Omijeh, as we explore parenting through a pandemic and the rising number of children who are experiencing mental health difficulties. We all know lockdown has been a testing time for us parents (*pass the wine) and 2020 has bought some challenging times for Black people (*raise the fist) but what about our children? Are they as resilient as we think? Join us as Kemi answers your questions and drops some serious gems on how to look out for, support and connect with young minds. Upfront Disclaimer: Parenting fails will feature heavily throughout.

This podcast is bought to you by Black Mums Upfront and edited and mixed by Daniele Zazza.

New year, new name, same purpose. We are going to be upfront, 2020 did some ass kickin’. Yet here we are, still standing, well sitting with our mics, keeping Black mothers firmly on the map in 2021. In this, our first episode as Black Mums Upfront - we talk difficult endings and new beginnings, when to stand strong, and why Black women aren’t playing small anymore. We also discuss our favourite vibrator setting and sing Lion King...Standard. There is strength in vulnerability so join us we bare all in this upfront and personal pod. This podcast is bought to you by Black Mums Upfront and edited and mixed by Daniele Zazza.

Hosts 

Natalie Duvall - @natsduv 

Carina White - @brownstown29 

Endy Mckay - @from_da_endz 

Nana-Adwoa Mbeutcha - @nanaadwoambeutcha

www.blackmumsupfront.com

Sponsored by Vistaprint. In this episode we share our Christmas confessions and their helpful(!) holiday season parenting tips. Discover which mum doesn’t buy presents for her children? Which mum told their two year old that Santa is a lie? And which mum spent one Christmas hiding in their child’s bedroom? Deck your ears with laughter as we present to you a festive feast of a podcast.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this week the Dope Black Mums are honoured to be joined by Black, Bald and Beautiful’s very own Natasha Anderson. Natasha is a FORCE to be reckoned with -  she is a dope black mum and the third generation of women in her family to be diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode, Natasha opens up about the realities of her diagnosis as well as living with, and parenting through, cancer. What are the signs we should be looking out for? What really happens to you during treatment? And how does having cancer change your perspective? We were blown away by Natasha’s strength and positive, vibrant energy - and we know you will be too.

*DBM Hosts*

@natsduv

@brownstown29

@from_da_endz

@missninamalone

@nanaadwoambeutcha

*Guest*

@blackbaldnbeautiful

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The Dope Black Mums have talked about maternal loss with mothers, but who is talking to the fathers?  It’s Baby Loss Awareness week and the Dope Black Mums are joined by Ben Anderson and Alwin Mitchell, two brave fathers who open up about their experiences of losing a baby. How do you continue to parent other children through this time? How do you find support as a man? And why, when this happens so often, does no one talk about it? This week we are honoured to host this honest, heartbreaking and hopeful conversation.

*DBM Hosts*

@natsduv

@brownstown29

@from_da_endz

@missninamalone

@nanaadwoambeutcha

*Guests*

@thediaryofadad

@moolahmitch

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Welcome to the Dope Black Mum Black History Month special, generously part-sponsored by Barbie. In this episode the Dope Black Mums talk all things Black, Black, Blackity Black. From Black Barbies, through to challenging the curriculum, through to the school that made their pupils dress up as a slave. Yes, you heard right. Join the Dope Black Mums as they delve into Black History Month post Black Lives Matter, and discuss how to make this and every month an empowering, inspiring and joyful celebration of Blackness. After all, Black is for life, not just for Christmas. Or October.

*DBM Hosts*

@natsduv

@brownstown29

@from_da_endz

@missninamalone

@nanaadwoambeutcha

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With the disgraceful result of Breonna Taylor’s trial hitting the news this week, the Dope Black Mums question if Black women really are bottom of the pile? Join them this episode as they discuss why black women are not only in more danger in regards to policing and health care, but also less likely to be swiped right on Tinder. Yes it’s true, and we can’t believe it either - Black women are the least replied to on dating sites. Are we unfairly branded sassy, aggressive and overly independent? Are we chasing the wrong men/job/beauty ideals? And most importantly how can we combat this bias for ourselves and our daughters? (Without punching anyone.)

*DBM Hosts*

@natsduv

@brownstown29

@from_da_endz

@missninamalone

@nanaadwoambeutcha

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