The Moms and Martinis podcast is a biweekly listen into the kitchen table talk between the host, Kira, and her friends. Kira, mom of four, from Atlanta, Georgia, invites you to witness candid moments in her life, as she tries new things and go new places; all while becoming a better person and mother, and keeping her mental health in check.

In this week’s episode, Kira is joined at the table with Nyesha and Rickey to discuss the importance of sustaining a healthy thriving marriage. The couple shared their story of how they met, are raising children in a blended family, and how to keep the relationship going. Having dated for six years, the couple shared how they grew together and were spiritually married before having the ceremony and legalizing the union. Nyesha cautions listeners about sharing the intimate details of their relationship with friends because while you’ll forgive your significant other, they’ll hold on to moments you all have moved past.

Rickey and Nyesha discuss raising a blended family and how that dynamic works for their family. As beautiful as it is, it’s challenging; however, it has matured them as adults and parents. They also discussed bringing non-biological children in from previous marriage into your forever love.

Nyesha and Rickey shared how they support each as a couple, and as individuals. Stressing the importance of being friends throughout the relationship and sharing the weight of responsibilities that come along with building a legacy. They discussed gender roles, communication, being attentive to your partner, and being intentional in having tough conversations. 

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The Moms and Martinis podcast is a biweekly listen into the kitchen table talk between the host, Kira, and her friends. Kira, mom of four, from Atlanta, Georgia, invites you to witness candid moments in her life, as she tries new things and go new places; all while becoming a better person and mother, and keeping her mental health in check. 

In this week’s episode, Kira, is joined at the kitchen table with author Tamara N. Harvey, as she shares her journey with alopecia. Tammy, as she is affectionately called, is a Baltimore native, wife and mother of twins, a 30 year government employee, part-time college student, and author of I Love Hate My Hair. They discuss the three different types of alopecia; alopecia aerata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis. Tamara shares her documented journey dating back to 1998, sharing the different types of protective styling, how she revealed her hair loss while dating, losing her eyebrows, and the annoyance of unsolicited advice. Tammy provides tips to stylists and barbers who have clients suffering from hair loss. Friend at the table, Lois, shared her story with alopecia aerata. As her hair loss progressed, she decided to visit John Hopkins to undergo an extensive examine. After nearly fainting, she made the decision to take a holistic approach after her mother shared a magazine article of a doctor, whose wife was experience similar hair loss. Now with the hair on head fully grown back, Louis shares how she has loss all of her body hair and her acceptance of living with hair loss. Also joined at the table is Trenita shared when she begin noticing her hair loss over 20 years ago. With both parents experiencing hair loss, Trenita shares how genetics and chemical damage lead her to the decision to take Rogain, topical treatment, prescribed medication, biotin, and receive injection shots to slow the hair loss. Kira shares how her disconnect with her hair has impacted the bonding process that most mothers share with their daughters. In transparency, Kira shares that she knows this disconnect impacts her daughter’s self esteem. She asks for advice on how to console her 10 year old on accepting her hair. Friends at the kitchen table are Estella Jackson (mom), Lois Brinkley (aunt), Trenita Purdie (friend), and Joie Hill (friend). Resources: Autumn Jade Salon, Kimmie https://www.autumnjadesalon.com/ National Alopecia Areata Foundation https://www.naaf.org/ Support Our Sponsor: It's never been easier to record, publish, and distribute a podcast. Try Anchor, the easiest way to make a podcast. Everything you need, 100% free. Go to https://anchor.fm to learn more. Where to Find Tamara: Instagram: @booksbytamaraharvey Facebook @booksbytamaraharvey Twitter @Tscorp1111 Website: https://www.amazon.com/Tamara-N.-Harvey/e/B07N7QPNV7 Books by Tamara N. Harvey are available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Tamara-N-Harvey/e/B07N7QPNV7?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1606793004&sr=8-1 I Love Hate My Hair My-Ku I’ll Have a Martini Please Stay Connected: Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Or, if you are have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at [email protected]. The hashtag for the podcast is #momsandmartinis and #momsandmartinispodcast Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @momsandmartinis Facebook: @momsandmartinis Instagram: @momsandmartinispod

The Moms and Martinis podcast is a biweekly listen into the kitchen table talk between the host, Kira, and her friends. Kira, mom of four, from Atlanta, Georgia, invites you to witness candid moments in her life, as she tries new things and go new places; all while becoming a better person and mother, and keeping her mental health in check. 

In this week's episode, Kira, is joined at the kitchen table with Niiya Grant, as she shares her experience as a triple minority - being black, a woman, and trans. Niiya shares how therapy has allowed her to come into the fullest of who she is as a woman and enabled her to be a better advocate for the trans community. Niiya provides an insightful and educational overview of what it means to be transgender, how a person knows they are transgender, and the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity. Niiya also provides advice to parents on how best to support a child/ren who come out to them. 

Resources: 

The National Center for Transgender Equality 

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Where to Find Niiya: Instagram: @jesuisniilee  

Stay Connected: Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Or, if you are have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at [email protected].  

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In this week’s episode, Kira is joined by Devon Croom, inspirational author, career and marriage coach, and executive technology leader. Daughter of an alcoholic, teenage mother, domestic violence survivor, and having recovered from COVID-19, Devon discussed why her faith has helped live a meaningful, purpose-filled life. They discuss why mental health is essential and explained the importance of breaking the stigma of therapy. 

Devon shared how trauma connected her to her ex-husband, who later demonstrated verbal and physical abuse that started when she was seven months pregnant. After several attempts to sustain the marriage, at 23 years old, she found herself as a divorced single parent of three children. With the courage to change the narrative, Devon moved out on her own determined to create a better life for herself and her children. 

They discuss the beauty of learning and growing through life’s challenges and releasing the hurt and shame of past trauma to a wholehearted life. 

Devon explains the importance of not rushing love and why she made her husband wait over eight years before marrying. Connected by their love of traveling, she explains why it was important to have a relationship founded on a strong friendship. Explaining to her now-husband, "You can't do me like God do me", Devon established the framework of her forever marriage and why she knows her husband is her Boaz. 

Also, Devon shares her story of how she and her husband contracted and survived COVID-19. Devon tested positive and was diagnosed with pneumonia in one lung. Then after three weeks on a ventilator in a coma, pneumonia in both lungs, and sixty pounds lighter, her husband, Darryl, has made a speedy recovery and can now dance with her again. Devon shares how much of April remains a blur due to the extreme trauma. With seven members that tested positive for COVID and four who went into the hospital. Devon explains the challenging moment of sharing with her husband that his father and uncle had passed from the virus while he was in the coma. 

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Friend pour a drink, we need to talk. In the season three premier, Kira takes to the microphone solo to talk about living a purpose filled life and the impact of being a change agent. With a mind soundtrack of Knuckle If You Buck, Kira explains why she is a coffee bean; and how being an empathic bipolar is a large weight to carry. She discuss the importance of self acceptance and being honest with yourself. Kira express the importance of being an example for her children and the importance of creating a positive experience with the people you encounter. She explains why autumn is her favorite season and the importance of shedding old things. 

Season three will teach you how to mind your business, evaluate balance in your life, alopecia, incarcerations, the lose of a child, abuse, LGBTQIA, minimizing childhood traumas, love, dating, sex, and intimacy. 

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, please contact:

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-8255

In this week's episode, I receive an EXCLUSIVE from Autumn, The Aries as she breaks down BDSM. School is officially in session as Autumn explains each part of BDSM, how she came into the lifestyle, the different types of play, the importance of communication, and how to set boundaries. 

From physical restraints, complex discipline, power exchange, and mental pain, Autumn makes the BDSM simple, answers the tough questions, and makes me what to explore things more. 

More about the guest: 

Autumn, The Aries, Xennial Influencer with a vision of bridging the gap between the Xennials and late Baby Boomers and the early Millenials. Visit her website www.autumnthearies.com. 

IG: @autumnthearies

Twitter: @AutumnTheAries

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In this week's episode, of #MomsandMartinis, I am joined by friends to the show, Shereece and Desi, of Oh...She Mixed! podcast. We discussed normalizing healthy breakups. Inspired by Stefanie's, The Life Architect, Emotional Health Specialist, and host of #ISAIDNO podcast, video Happiness over History. We took a deep dive into why allowing yourself permission to align with your new life is important. Honoring the magic in short durations. Finding value in removing yourself from stagnated relationships with no movement. Defining the well known phrase of me, myself, and I. Courting in friendships, and so much more. This episode served as a safe space for healing as I work through my feelings after ending a 23 year friendship, with someone I considered to be my soulmate. 

Friends at the table:

Desi: Oh...She Mixed! podcast or her personal page @Oh_So_Mellow

Shereece: Search the Hot "Tody" report on Facebook. Or send me a private message for secret access. Ssshhh

Please check out the video that inspired this episode from Stef, The Life Architect here. Her instagram is @blcnewyork

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In this week’s episode, Greta joins me to talk about her love for travel and why she made the decision to move to Thailand. We discussed when she first fell in love with travel, why she decided to start traveling solo, our dream vacation, discovering your travel style, her limited dating pool, and how she made history by becoming the first black teacher at her school. We also discussed her adjusting to living abroad and understanding the customs and traditions of living abroad; and how Thailand is responding to COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter. So if you love to travel, suffering from travel withdrawals, live abroad, or considering living abroad, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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In this week's episode, I am joined at the kitchen table with Coach Lisa, author of the Get It Journal and creator of the 3D Formula. We discuss setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, finding your why, how to create a legacy, the power of dreams, and why I never take no for an answer. She shares her journey to becoming a published author and provides us with the a high level overview of how to write a book and get it published. We also discuss how discipline and mindset determines how quickly you are able to achieve your goals. 

You can follow Coach Lisa on IG: @getitwithcoachlisa

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Most people are familiar with five love languages: receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical touch. These patterns of behavior are developed over time and determine what we understand as love. 

In this week's episode, I am joined by Coach T to discuss the five apology languages and answer some tough questions to determine if we are good at apologizing.