MProper Mimi

S2Ep3: If you are like most people you have at some point during your life experienced some form of trauma. In this episode of MProper Mimi we are not just talking about trauma but also how to move through it. Our guest Kristie Tobias, author of Fearlessly Made You, helps us to understand what PTSD is and what are some underlying causes. Mimi Jacks and Kristie chat about not letting fear define you as well as some key points from Kristie's new book about what's in an image, PTSD from traumatic experiences like rape, assault and emotional abuse. Of course we have fun chatting with each other and hope you do too as you listen and learn about ways to move through trauma.

You can find out more about Kristie Tobias, her speaking engagements, upcoming podcast and ways to purchase her book at her website fearlesslymadeyou.com or on IG @KristieTobias

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As you listen and share this episode please be mindful that some topics may be triggering to some people. We want everyone to take the time to heal their trauma and seek out help as needed. Especially during these pandemic times there are state resources for mental health wellness, trauma therapy and domestic abuse. A couple resources mentioned on MProper Mimi are listed below:

https://linktr.ee/yourpurespark

therapyforblackgirls.com

S2Ep2: Today on MProper Mimi we are taking a look at colorism aka blanquemiento, which is the discrimination on the color of one's skin. In many cultures colorism occurs within the same race or ethnic groups with some believing that lighter skin is better than darker skin. Tune in as Mimi Jacks is joined by Elisa Jaramillo to talk about the impact colorism has had on our families, our Black and Latinx communities and how we raise our kids through the intersectionality of it all. Preferential treatment can definitely lead to bias' and discrimination - so let's talk about it!

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Hello Hello MProper Mimi podcasters! Did you miss me? I definitely missed you all over the break from Season 1. Now we are in a new year, and ready to share powerful topics and stories about empowering women at Home, Work and Play. Your host Mimi Jacks is kicking off Season 2 with Demelza Campbell, The Retirement Money Kid, who is the CEO and Founder of Parental Wealth. Join them as they talk not just about getting your money right...but helping to get your parents money right too. Mhmm! We are talking about how to get ready for your parent's retirement! This is more than just making sure their affairs are in order after death, we want them to enjoy their life and retirement to the fullest after they stop working.

So get your headphones, or blast it for the neighbors to hear, we want you to listen in as Mimi and Demelza reminisce, laugh and get serious about how we as KIDS can help to take care of our parents, and in effect our own wealth as well.

Be sure to catch Demelza on IG @parental_wealth, and her weekly series Parental Wealth on YouTube, and always for more information at www.ParentalWealth.com

Let MProper Mimi know how you plan to help your parents live their best life in retirement!

Episode 24: Happy Veterans Day! Often round this time of year I'm in #ScorpioSeason mode. There are a lot of birthdays and celebrations in my family including November 11th. I know my grandfather was in the Army, as well as few of my uncles and friends, including those who are still active duty in other branches of military (Can you tell me how many there are?).  I never really knew any Black Women Veterans that could tell me about their experience and time in the military. Shoot...I didn't even really understand the renewing or contracts and retention! So as usual, my network of friends and organizations came through and voilà, we have an MPressive MProper Mimi episode on Black Women in the military.

So join your host, Mimi Jacks as I sit down with 1st Sergeant Tiffany Eaddy and listen in to us chat about the ups and downs of being in the military, leadership, feelings of accomplishment, and the stigma of being a Black Women in a position of authority. There also is a long history of Black Women in the military and we talked about a couple of those firsts, some being as recent as within the last few years. 

As we are also coming off of another historic 2020 Presidential election, I also wanted to give voice to other Black Women Veterans to gain a better understanding of what so many go through in the military with their careers, families and internal growth. Women who had to endure sexual harassment, racism, leaving children behind while on tour, disrespect, and slander as well as promotions, traveling abroad, marriage, entrepreneurship, and successfully retiring! Thanks goes out to Keesha Dancy, Natasha Howard, 2nd Lieutenant Yolanda Knight and Staff Sergeant Sofia Olds . You ladies truly blessed me and I hope you all continue to share your stories.

So please listen and share the MProper Mimi podcast where we love to empower women in all they do at Home Work and Play! Feel free to show your support by becoming a sponsor today.

Co-produced by Cyren Young

Episode 23: We are now in Scorpio Season! As we edge closer to my birthday and the end of MProper Mimi's 1st season we are taking another look back at what 2020 has done to and for us this year. Mimi's friend Dana has been a busy bee advocating for social justice, educating  us and sharing informative articles and books to read about Black history and current events. All of this has been taking place during the Covid-19 Quarantine of 2020. Join MProper Mimi and Dana as they reminisce over the last couple of months on how Covid-19 awoke the activist in them. As you will hear, there is no shortage for the many different ways that we can each step up to work towards justice and equality. The important thing to remember is that it starts with you.  We should all campaign to bring about political or social change for those things we are passionate about and the people we love.

I would love to hear from you on ways that you too, have begun to advocate for yourself or others throughout this pandemic. One Love!

Episode 22: In this MProper Mimi episode, host Mimi Jacks welcomes the Pleasure Pusher herself...Kaycee Polite of K Spot Therapy! Join us as Mimi and Kaycee embark on a fun ride that covers why people seek out sex therapy as well as how empowering and healing it can be. Kaycee even has a homework assignment for us to help achieve a manifestation in pleasure! Ooh ahhh...not to mention we chat about being a boss at work and submissive in bed, female sexuality vs. dare I say toxic masculinity and ooh my new favorite...ethical non-monogamy! This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss. So tell a friend to tell a friend, Mproper Mimi and Kaycee Polite are on the mic and it's time to listen in.

You can find Kaycee dishing out juicy tips on IG @k_spot_therapy or kayceepolite.com

Co-produced by Cyren Young

Episode 21: MProper Mimi is joined by some awesome Millennials, a Gen Z and another Gen Xer to discuss I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown. Listen in as we talk about our different experiences in school, church and life when it comes to dealing with race...and how we are coping now. Over the weeks that our small multigenerational book club met together, I was surprised to learn from my daughter and cousin how their generations (who I thought did not see color) now perceive some of their childhood experiences. Even as we read through chapters about Austin's experiences, we touched a little upon race and reconciliation in the church, diversity in our public and private schools as well as how we manage to keep reading books with such heavy topics! Drop me a message or voice note after you listen to let me know if you can relate. Did you read the book also? What did you think?  I would love to hear from you, Ciao!

Episode 20: When I look back at raising my daughter as a single mom, people would ask "Wow, how do you juggle everything you do and raise a child?". My response was always by any means necessary and with the help of my village we made it happen. So this week on MProper Mimi, our host Mimi Jacks is joined by fellow Supermom and designer Mikaela Pabon and I ask her the same question. Not only does Mikaela have two little ones at home, she is also a wife, wardrobe stylist and founder of her own company Dressed in Joy! Listen in as Mimi Jacks and Mikaela chat about the entrepreneurial life while juggling a family at home as well. Finding Joy in even the little things we do makes the journey all the more worth while. Follow Mikaela on IG @DressinJoy @MikaelaPabon and for event and blog updates visit www.mikaelapabon.com/links.  

Co-Produced with Cyren Young