Sinking Heels of Motherhood

Rob and Sarah Gardner are the creators and operators of the consumer product brand, Joovy. Joovy is known for their strollers and "move It" products that are for parents to use during and beyond stroller days. As enthusiasts of the outdoors, Sarah and Rob have a partnership with the National Park Foundation, using their products to promote awareness about endangered species. The husband and wife duo are also committed to using the sales to donate 200,000 dollars, in an effort to support the National Park and their preservation efforts. During this episode, the Gardners shared how the brand Joovy was conceptualized and more information about their products!

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Special Needs Moms are a small community of women who are sometimes nestled in a world of loneliness because their experiences as a mom are so unique and not as commonplace. Founder of @thepamperedparent subscription box, Lindsay Rosenthal, was able to pick up on those sentiments. Lindsay is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who spends a lot of time around families of children with special needs, so she understood the need for moms to have something that made them feel good and encouraged. During this conversation, Lindsay shares information about the subscription box and its importance! Snag 15% off your box by using the code SINKINGHEELS.

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Jovana Mullins, founder of the fashion brand Ālivia, allowed her faith and heart to catapult her into a unique position in fashion. Jovana is no stranger to the fashion industry. She has had over a decade of experience in the industry and she allowed her experience and a faith calling to create opportunities for people with disabilities. The journey doesn't just stop with the fashion brand, check out this conversation. I hope this conversation is inspirational for parents who have children with special needs.

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Have you ever experienced excruciating pelvic pain during pregnancy? Or did you know a pregnancy can result in trauma to your pelvis? I had a conversation with Dr. Shannon Clark about SPD/PGP and she breaks down what it is, contributing causes, and steps you can take to assist with the discomfort. Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG is a double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist focusing on the care of women with maternal and/or fetal complications of pregnancy. 

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Candid Conversation with Diana Mucci, about her new naptime series of children's books "Snugawinks Of Cuddleton Falls."  We talk about her inspiration behind the book series and how motherhood had an influenced the collection.  As an Afro-Latina, we also chat about the importance of seeing representation in children's books.  Additionally, Diana shares an excerpt from the one of her books. Allow this conversation to inspire you!

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Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC An OB Hospitalist, is an obstetrician whose sole focus is caring for pregnant women in the hospital. She is also a mom, medical writer, lactation consultant and married to medicine (her husband is a pediatrician). Recently, Dr. Lincoln's Tik Tok video went viral and about Black Maternal Health and it caught many by surprise. In this episode, we will chat about Black Maternal Health and some of the benefits of breastfeeding. 

* Please excuse my daughter's debut in the episode, motherhood is full of unexpected moments!

Mental Health Therapist, Leah Steverson of Poppy's Therapeutic Cornor located in Ohio, shares ways we can cope with how we are feeling in the midst of the Race Pandemic, and how love is a universal language that binds us together and can make us feel better.  

Poppy’s Therapeutic Corner, LLC is a private group practice located in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, that is Black Owned and Operated. They are a safe corner in the world where clients are able to develop new coping skills, ways to handle conflict and hope for increased life satisfaction full of happiness and joy.

*Video Clip Source is via YouTube, watch the full clip here. Explicit due to language.

Aileen Kelleher is a Liscensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago who specializes in helping children, teens, parents and families regain hope and joy in the midst of challenges.  With all of the changes that our children have experienced during this era of COVID and Race Conversations, Aileen shares tips on how to support our children during this time. 

Reelblack founder MIKE D. is a graduate of both NYU film School and The American Film Institute.  His 2008 short film, THE 13TH AMENDMENT played in several festivals and won the jury prize in CNN's inaugural IREPORT FILM FESTIVAL.  His 1989 NYU short, WHO IS CHRIS ROCK? went viral after being featured on Huffington Post and spawned a follow-up, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, JORDAN ROCK in 2011.

Mike and I have a conversation about the importance of Black Film and his words of wisdom as we navigate the Race Pandemic. 

Dr. Tana M. Session is an award-winning International Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Certified Executive-level Performance Strategist. Her path to success was not an easy one, and started out with her being born into the New York City foster care system where she remained until she was 3 1/2 years old and reunited with her biological family. Dr. Tana M. Session holds PHR, GPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and is WMBE certified. With over 25 years of Human Resources experience, she specializes in cultural engineering, facilitated experiences and leadership & organizational development.

In this episode, Dr. Tana will share strategies and a preview of her book, Working While Black: A Woman's Guide To Stop Being The Best Kept Secret. She will share how race plays an integral part in the success of Black woman and how we can lean in, to change those standards.