Life with Zawadi

We're BAAACCKKKKK!!!!!! 

Have you missed us! We needed some time, away from social media, to get our minds and hearts together. We don't apologize for needing the time but do appreciate all those who checked in on us! We Love ya'll!! 

Season 2 of Life with Zawadi is all about Family reDefined: Loving, Healing and Living. This season is specially curated to take you on a journey as we celebrate our family, our kids and ourselves. 

If anything we said resonates with you, share our content with yo peoples! 

Episode Shoutouts:

James Payne, Executive Chef- follow him on Instagram

Dad Doula Free Consultation

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Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat  

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@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

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Hey fam, Symphony here, again! I lost my mother in 2010 and grief crept in on me days before Mother's Day. I was not myself and the whole family took notice. Listen in as we unpack why I will be getting a Mother's Day redo.

Episode Shoutouts:

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message  

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat  

Be sure to follow us on all of social media: Websites: www.melanatedmama.com www.melanateddaddy.weebly.com Instagram @melanatedmama @MelanatedDaddy @lifewithzawadi Facebook

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

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Hey fam, Symphony here! Does your partner love something about you that you actually dislike about yourself? Listen in this week as we discuss how a argument pulled the layers back on my insecurities and how we used vulnerability and humor to resolve the conflict. 

When taking pictures,  my husband doesn't know anything about angles and sucks at understanding lighting, essentially he sucks at taking pictures! I am an artist and I'm sensitive about my sh*t. What he sees and celebrates about me are often what I see and hide as insecurities. This, in the past has resulted in some hefty disagreements. Listen in as we discuss how we worked through this difference of opinion. 

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message  

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat  

Be sure to follow us on all of social media: Websites: www.melanatedmama.com www.melanateddaddy.weebly.com Instagram @melanatedmama @MelanatedDaddy @lifewithzawadi Facebook

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

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We realize that parents are human and have their own hosts of things that they are working to overcome. For those of you who don't know, Symphony struggles with her relationship with Father. It wasn't always this way. The role of the parent is to guide the child and do not push your children to anger.  Ephesians 6:4 "Fathers do not provoke your children to anger. But bring them up in discipline and correction of the Lord."

Listen in as Symphony gets SUPER vulnerable as she talks through how she navigates understanding her complicated relationship with her Father. 

Check out our vlog to this episode by clicking here  

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message  

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat  

Be sure to follow us on all of social media: Websites: www.melanatedmama.com www.melanateddaddy.weebly.com Instagram @melanatedmama @MelanatedDaddy @lifewithzawadi Facebook

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

There are many ways to parent children, after all, when you become a parent no one hands a you a manual that outlines how to do it "Correctly" Listen in as we discuss how we intentionally choose to parent our children. 

We wholeheartedly believe that our job is to guide and control our children. 

We get asked a lot of questions about our parenting style. We will surely be reengaging in this conversation on future episode. 

No VLOG  to pair with this episode, but you can check out other videos here ( with some behind the scene footage) via our Youtube channel.

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

Be sure to follow us on all of social media:

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

In response to Derrick Jaxn we decided to have a conversation about Cheating. 

Both Symphony and Josh believe that cheating is a choice. 

Listen in as we discuss how Symphony made it a requirement that she be loved out loud during their dating phase. Josh also dives in about why he needs intentionality behind the love he receives. 

Marriage ( partnership) is about intentional work.

We also discuss why community plays a vital role to the success of our marriage. 

Things mentioned in the episode:

Video the VLOG version ( with some behind the scene footage) via our Youtube channel.

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

Be sure to follow us on all of social media:

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

So #Babylove is here!! Now what?!! Postpartum is a thing normally, try adding while living during a pandemic and whew chile, it's pretty interesting. Josh's mission was to support Symphony in every way possible, clearing every hurdle to avoid postpartum depression etc. Listen in as they discuss battling COVID while healing from the birth of #Babylove.

We also vlogged about this experience- view the video here

Episode 5 of Season 1: Our Black Love Story talks all about how Symphony + Josh navigated COVID 19 and a new born all  during a pandemic.

Asking for help takes strength and in this season we flexed our asking for help muscles.

Our birthing team:

Sasha from Prism Birth Services

Lyanne from Maroon Calabash

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message

New Episode teaser: Postpartum SEX

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Follow us on ALL social media Platforms:

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

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We do not subscribe to Gender Roles in our marriage. 

Point of clarification from the episode: Symphony's POV:  There was no way I was going to date or marry my husband if he was not able to provide financially. He definitely came to the table prepared to handle it all financially. ** As a Black woman - we deserve this, whether we gone be good or not** PERIODT.

Listen in as we discuss how stay calibrated and in on the same the page to ensure our house runs effectively. We break down and define emotional labor, and the steps we take to ensure no one is feeling the burden of too much labor. 

Marriage ( partnership) is about intentional work. 

Listen in as we discuss our marriage and parent wins for the week as well. 

Things mentioned in the episode: 

Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message

New Episode teaser: Postpartum SEX

Remember: Every WEDNESDAY we plan to share with you all #LifewithZawadi content. See all the teasers from our instagram page @lifewithzawadi.

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

Be sure to follow us on all of social media:

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

So #Babylove is here!! Now what?!! Postpartum is a thing normally, try adding while living during a pandemic and whew chile, it's pretty interesting. Josh's mission was to support Symphony in every way possible, clearing every hurdle to avoid postpartum depression etc. Listen in as they discuss battling COVID while healing from the birth of #Babylove. 

Episode 5 of Season 1: Our Black Love Story talks all about how Symphony + Josh navigated COVID 19 and a new born all  during a pandemic.

Asking for help takes strength and in this season we flexed our asking for help muscles.

Our birthing team:

Sasha from Prism Birth Services

Lyanne from Maroon Calabash

Dad Doula -  The mission of DAD DOULA is to provide resources, and guidance for the THE NON BIRTHING PARENT as they plan to support THE BIRTHING PERSON DURING PREGNANCY,LABOR AND DELIVERY AND THERE AFTER. This is done by learning how to advocate, and support with intentional presence. This service is extended to expecting parents, new again parents and parents looking to reenter their children's lives. If you or someone you know are in need of Dad Doula support services click here. 

 Got questions for us... let us know here ---> https://anchor.fm/lifewithzawadi/message

New Episode teaser: Postpartum SEX 

Send us your questions and comments. You can even send us a voicemail via the anchor app. You could even send us an audio message via Instagram as well too.  We will use that discuss our answers for you!

Follow us on ALL social media Platforms:

@melanatedmama uses her platform to talk all things Art, DIY, Conscious Parenting ( using social emotional and restorative practices) while @melanatedDaddy uses his platform to discuss all things fatherhood, mental health and becoming a  Dad Doula.

Share this content with all the mamas and daddies you know! We have something for all of them. We are real, transparent and here to bare it all.

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

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Did you know that Josh advocated and encouraged Symphony to have a home birth? It was a decision that was a product of trying to keep mama and baby safe during COVID-19. Being pregnant during a pandemic was intense and somewhat unpredictable however birthing at home during a pandemic was absolutely beautiful. It was a curated space filled with love, the ancestors, and family. 

Symphony's Waterbag broke while sitting at work. From there things got intense pretty fast. From vibing to Jaheim then transitioning to early labor on the stairs to the great sounds of Juvenile, Cash Money Hot Boys to laboring on the toilet,  BabyLove entered this world in silent room filled with love. 

Our birthing team: 

Sasha from Prism Birth Services

Lyanne from Maroon Calabash

Cierra - Best friend and Photographer

Intro/outro music by: www.facebook.com/vincent.vangreat

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