Bringing up Black Joy

The return of Bringing Up Black Joy! 

This last year has given us the time to really reflect on what we want for Bringing Up Black Joy. 

The focus this week is on storytelling, and celebrating the authors that are promoting a positive narrative that centres on diverse characters. Recent statistics indicate that there's been a 23% decrease in Black Characters in Children's Bestsellers since 2020. 

Join Chanju and Chibesa as they explore this important topic.

Welcome to season 2 of the newly branded Bringing Up Black Joy!

This episode is a celebration of Black youth around the world. In the past few years, we’ve been seeing Black children and young people mobilising to make a change and create legacies in our world. From Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate activist making waves across the globe, through to the historic moment when poet and activist Amanda Gorman recited her poem at president Joe Biden’s inauguration.

We decided to speak to children and parents to get their views on how we can empower the next generation to make a positive impact in our world. This episode features kids across different continents including Africa, North America and Europe to hear what superpowers they would use to change the world

We also had a conversation with their parents and the focus was on how do we equip these inspirational kids to make the changes that they want to see?

Welcome to season 2 of the newly branded Bringing Up Black Joy!

We’ve built on season 1 of Black motherhood to bring you something bigger, better and even more insightful…

This episode is  a celebration of Black youth around the world. In the past few years we’ve been seeing Black children and young people mobilising to make a change and create legacies in our world.From Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate activist making waves across the globe, through to the historic moment when poet and activist Amanda Gorman  recited her poem  at president Joe Biden’s inauguration.

We decided to speak to children and parents  to get their views on how we can empower the next generation to make a positive impact in our world. This episode features kids across different continents including Africa, North America and Europe to hear what superpowers they would use to change the world

We also had a conversation with their parents and the focus was on  how do we equip these inspirational kids to make the changes that they want to see?

This week Chanju and Chibesa conclude season 1 by reflecting on all their previous episodes from season 1.

The duo has some exciting news to share. So please join them as they announce what the future holds for Black Motherhood.

Thank you to all our listeners and supporters, we truly appreciate you.

This week Chanju and Chibesa are joined by Womba Lagrue to explore identity and motherhood through our relationship with hair. How can we empower ourselves and our children to embrace their hair?

Black hair can get personal. It can get political. And for a lot of people, it can be one of the most important aspects of their identity. No stone goes unturned as we explore the evolution of our hair journeys, stereotypes and difficult conversations with children and parents when it comes to the minefield of Black hair.

Hear anything that resonates with your story? Share your experiences or questions at [email protected].

Instagram: @black.motherhood

Hear from Womba Lagrue at @wjlagrue.

This week Chanju and Chibesa speak to Leah on dissecting the strong black woman trope. What do we need to unlearn?

The trope of the steely, resolute black woman is ingrained in society.

“Strong Black Woman” is a mantra for so much of our community that it is seldom realised how great a toll it has taken on the emotional well-being of black woman. As much as it may give her the illusion of control, it keeps her from identifying what she needs and reaching out for help.

So what do we need to unlearn? This podcast opens up the discussion. Let us know your thoughts @[email protected].

@Blackmotherhood: https://www.instagram.com/black.motherhood/?hl=en-gb

This week we are joined by Sandra Morris. 

Sandra is a Life Strategist for Millennial Women. She helps mums ditch the overwhelm of mum life through The happy mums club. And coaching single women to date for marriage (not fun) through the wife club.

Join your hosts Chanju and Chibesa as they discuss how to get a more organised life with life strategist Sandra Morris.

@HappyMums Club :https://www.instagram.com/thehappymumsclub/?hl=en-gb

@Blackmotherhood: https://www.instagram.com/black.motherhood/?hl=en-gb

This week we are joined by Lorraine Katongo. 

Lorraine is a successful charismatic entrepreneur, coming from a humble background, God has raised her to positions of significance in life. She is a happy person who believes in helping people to raise, walk and live out their purposes in business, academics and life at large.

Join your hosts Chanju and Chibesa as they discuss the journey of healing after depression and the trauma of losing my baby with Lorraine. 

This week we are joined by Ekiuwa Aira. Ekiuwa is an award-winning author born and raised in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. She is passionate about sharing positive stories on African history with children. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Ontario, Canada.

Join your hosts Chanju and Chibesa as they explore representation in children's books with Ekiuwa Aira. 

This week we are joined by Trevor Mumba. 

Trevor is a 38 year old Zambian living in Sandton, South Africa with his wife and they have a 2 and half year old daughter. He is a founder and Director of Rovert Investments limited, and are focused on marketing, car rentals, ranching, logistics, food and sports. Trevor has overcome immense adversity to reach the success he is today. He is passionate about business and empowering other people. He is an entrepreneur and a father whose story inspires others to strive to be the best that they can be. A model of possibilities.

Join your hosts Chanju and Chibesa as they discuss with Trevor and explore Fatherhood in this era.