#MomGoals May concludes with a mom that has the best refrigerator in the world, Malika Pham.  Malika talks about what inspired her to make changes and shares how you can make changes of your own. 

Malika Pham or Malika Yasmin on Instagram is a wife, mother, and mentor to special needs parent.  An unexpected diagnosis of Autism from her son motivated her to change her family’s lifestyle.  After the diagnosis, Malika focused on healthier food options for her son and family as a whole.  Her recipes are simple, delicious, and nutritious for everyone.  Her goal is to inspire and support the movement towards better health and wellness for everyone.

I bumped into Malika Yasmin’s Instagram page after checking out an IG story about black mom blogger to follow.  According to Malika, she probably wouldn’t consider herself a “blogger” but she does have a few posts up for you to check out.  The transparency and colorful meals on Malika drew me in.  One of her smoothie bowl posts inspired me to whip up a dragonfruit bowl for my family which everyone loved!

Malika shares her story and tips on getting your family to eat better.  Stay until the end to hear her #ShitTheyDidntTellMeAboutBeingPregnant moments.

What are some of your tricks and tips for getting your children to eat healthier?  Leave a comment below and let us know.

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On the next installment of #MomGoals May we are talking family wellness and mindfulness my a good friend of mine, Nubia Henderson.  Nubia is a mindfulness expert and she shares her story and advice on this week’s episode.  Let’s get into it!

Our featured guest on the Brown Skin Mom Podcast today is Nubia Henderson.  Nubia is a parent-child mindfulness educator. Nubia uses 15 years of experience in communications and wellness to teach children, caregivers, and educators how to use the breath to create calm, increase energy and focus the mind and body. Her passionate, child-centered approach uses music and movement. This works to keep children engaged and deliver results in as little as 3 min for active children and busy parents. She shares prescriptive techniques and strategies for behavior management for ADD+ADHD, effective parent-child communication and identifying emotional triggers. Yoga and mindfulness are scientifically proven to regulate the nervous system minimizing stress and anxiety. Nubia wants families to understand yoga beyond the poses and use it as a tool in their daily lives. Welcome Nubia to the podcast as we talk about family wellness.

I had a great time doing this interview with Nubia. If you love this podcast, don’t forget to leave a review and give the podcast a 5-star rating on Apple iTunes.  Like and leave a comment on Soundcloud.

 

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#MomGoals May continues with beauty and skincare tips for moms.  Check out Robyn Sutton of Poised Professional as she gives us the tea on our skin.

Pregnancy and motherhood can wreak havoc on our skin.  Hormones go crazy, we know this.  Our skin will be the first to tell what we have going on inside.  Robyn Sutton, the artist, and esthetician behind Poised Professional shares her beauty and skincare tips for moms.  These are great tips for moms who want that pre-baby glow back.  She shares her favorite brands, products, and techniques for moms to use to combat the “sleepless in motherhood” look.

You already know that you need to be drinking your water.  Grab your glass of water as you listen to Robyn give your skin some life.  If you are in Chicago, be sure to check out her services.  She offers makeup sessions, classes, waxing, and facials.  Stop by her site, Poised Professional.

 

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May is #MomGoals May.  We are celebrating moms who are winning at motherhood.  The series kicks off with Jenny LeFlore aka Jenny Fresh of Mama Fresh Chicago.  Let’s find kid-friendly events in your city.

Jenny LeFlore is the founder and Mama behind Mama Fresh Chicago. Mama Fresh is a lifestyle brand that takes a fresh approach towards Motherhood. New Mama, Jenny, provides original programming for a diverse community of Mamas that are interested in exploring the city. She is running a business with a baby on her hip and a community of Fresh Mamas that have her back.  Take a listen while she gives you tips to use when building your mommy tribe and how you can find kid-friendly events in your city.

Question of the day: What are some of your favorite kid-friendly events in your city?  Share them below and don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating on iTunes.

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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and The Brown Skin Mom Podcast is sitting down with author and speaker, Casandra Austin, on how to guard your little ones against abuse.

 

Casandra Austin is an old friend of mine.  I invited her to the podcast to share her story of childhood abuse and give parents advice on how to keep our littles safe.  From Springfield, IL, Casandra is the mother of a bright, young man named Amari, 14, and fiance to her love, Rohan.  She is a speaker, mentor, and author of Unclothed Memoir of a Naked Soul.  Casandra earned her Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice with a minor in Black American Studies from Southern Illinois University in 2005. She has spent the last decade working in the criminal justice system counseling and providing crisis intervention for juvenile and adult offenders. Casandra is allowing the flow of life to lead her on this journey called life.

As mothers, we sometimes worry about the dangers of the world when it comes to our children.  In this podcast, we talk about signs to look for if you suspect your child is being abused.  A few of those signs are:

* Sudden angry outburst

* Sexual promiscuity

* Isolation

Casandra shares the best way to guard against abuse is to keep the lines of communication open with your child.  Keeping communication open with your children shows them that you’re human and that you’re there to listen to them.  Respecting your child’s boundaries is another important step in protecting against abuse.  This helps your child to respect their own boundaries and not second guess themselves as they grow older.

Take a listen to Episode 8 of The Brown Skin Mom Podcast for more gems from Casandra Austin.  Don’t forget to leave a comment and a 5-star rating on iTunes, Soundcloud, and here on the blog.

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March 22-28, 2018 is World Doula Week, the week where we celebrate doulas worldwide.  

Hey, Mama Loves!  It’s World Doula Week.  We are celebrating the people that teach mothers how to advocate for themselves during the birthing process.  Doulas.  This week on the podcast, I interviewed Vanessa Hanible and Caitlin Kelley (Birthing Beautifully Doula Services) of Washington DC and Ohio, respectively.  I ask these doulas all the questions a mother searching for a doula may want answers to.  Questions like what is a doula, what kinds of service do doulas typically provide and how do they handle discrimination in the birthing industry are all tackled in this two-part podcast.

Most doulas provide pre-natal care.  Some only handle post-partum care for new moms such as light cooking and cleaning, helping with older children, and making sure the mom gets plenty of rest.  Doulas work with mothers to ensure mothers have the best and healthiest birth experience.

I’m sure you’ll find this informative whether or not you are searching for a doula for your next birth.  Take a listen.  Then afterward, leave a comment and a five-star rating on iTunes.

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March 22-28, 2018 is World Doula Week, the week where we celebrate doulas worldwide.  

Hey, Mama Loves!  It’s World Doula Week.  We are celebrating the people that teach mothers how to advocate for themselves during the birthing process.  Doulas.  This week on the podcast, I interviewed Vanessa Hanible and Caitlin Kelley (Birthing Beautifully Doula Services) of Washington DC and Ohio, respectively.  I ask these doulas all the questions a mother searching for a doula may want answers to.  Questions like what is a doula, what kinds of service do doulas typically provide and how do they handle discrimination in the birthing industry are all tackled in this two-part podcast.

Most doulas provide pre-natal care.  Some only handle post-partum care for new moms such as light cooking and cleaning, helping with older children, and making sure the mom gets plenty of rest.  Doulas work with mothers to ensure mothers have the best and healthiest birth experience.

I’m sure you’ll find this informative whether or not you are searching for a doula for your next birth.  Take a listen.  Then afterward, leave a comment and a five-star rating on iTunes.

 

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Loving your body takes time and work.  The same goes for balancing your mind and spirit.  

Episode 4 of the podcast is up and we are talking about creating balance and getting your mind and your spirit right.  Installment one of the Self-love series was all about your body, the things people can see.  This episode is about the things only you deal with.  The things that keep you up at night, if you don’t get them in order.

Take a listen and leave a comment below telling up some of your favorite places, books, websites, etc. that you go to for balance and inspiration.

Brown Skin Mom is now on iTunes!  Exciting! Listening here!  Rate, review, and share the podcast.  Also, let me know what topics you’d like to discuss.  Check out last week’s episode!

 

 

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Mommy critics are a trip.  Episode 2 of Brown Skin Mom Podcast tackles them head-on.

Nobody tells you that becoming a new mom comes with having to endure the never-ending stream of opinions from seasoned mothers and even people with no children at all and you know those are my favorite.  In this episode of the Brown Skin Mom Podcast, we discuss the mommy critics, their tactics, and what you can do to handle them.  Listen below and relate to what a lot of mothers deal with!

Leave a comment telling us how you handle the critics in your life.

February is the month of love.  On the podcast, we’re talking self-love and how to get you some.

What’s good, mama!  A new episode is up of the Brown Skin Mom Podcast.  The topic is on self-love and how it applies our bodies.  How are you taking care of your temple?  Are you eating right?  Getting active?

On the podcast, I’m sharing tips and personal stories about loving your body.  Take a listen here or on Soundcloud!