The Black Nonprofits and Business Podcast

Miriam Rhoden-Shedden has been an attorney since December 2016. She is barred in Jamaica, Vermont, and Maryland and will be starting the process of becoming barred in DC in February 2024. Since 2022, she has handled family law cases and recently started handling landlord and tenant matters.

She firmly believes that knowledge is power and it is her objective, as well as mine, to impart as much information as I can so people are empowered. 

 During this conversation we discuss the following topics:  1. What happens if your child(ren) are taken by the state? Resources for low income parents;   2. With aging parents, what can you do to handle their affairs if they become incapacitated;   3. How can parents legally make decisions for their special needs adult children;   4. Do grandparents have any rights to your children?;  5. How can fathers ensure that they are a part of their children’s lives when the mother is withholding access;  6. How does custody impact child support in Maryland?  and more!

Miriam's contact information: Email: [email protected] Phone: (301) 223-0155

Family Law Court Forms (Maryland) https://www.courts.state.md.us/family/family-forms (If you're in a different state, Google "pro se forms" and enter your state)

Information for future lawyers:  (This is for the P.G. County Area) Law Link Student Internship Program - www.mylaw.org/law-links-internship

Podcast website: www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Ep. #82 - This is a topic that has become near and dear to my heart because it's something I'm currently in the process of doing. Many people in the Black community have lost MILLIONS because we were never taught about wills, probate, trusts, power of attorney, etc.  The lack of this knowledge is why gentrification is happening in Black neighborhoods all over the United States. Well, I want to help us know better so we can do better. And please...please pass this information on to your loved ones, especially your children!

We Discuss: What's the difference between a will and a trust? What is probate? How can it be avoided? How do I find an attorney? What should I look for? How much does it cost to do a will or a trust? Are online wills okay? Legal? And much more!

In this episode, I am having a conversation with Attorney David Harty, who specializes in Estate Planning.  He has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He served as a judge for several years and quite frankly, he knows his stuff! For the last 20-plus years, he has focused on estate planning and we're fortunate to have him still serving; especially "our" community.  

If you want to contact Mr. Harty, his email is [email protected]

My Exit Plan - The Workbook was written by Rhonda D. Green This book is so well put together that I decided to become an affiliate so please purchase using this link! The link to purchase is https://amzn.to/3tWypaW. 

The link to the YouTube video featuring Mr. Harty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwB6wwGpwcI It's a must see!

If you want more information about me, visit linktr.ee/electladykim

Ep. #81 - As a senior HR professional in the Federal Government, Dalton Grisham will help you land your dream job and take your career to the next level. He has helped clients like transform their resumes, hone their applications, and improve their interview skills to dramatically increase their odds of landing their dream job!

Dalton's website - https://grishamadvising.com

(How to use the code: You have to listen to the episode to get it! Once you've done that, got to his website and go to "Get Started" and complete the information. On the line that says "Referral Information", enter the code indicated in the podcast conversation.  HURRY!  He's only accepting 15 people initially. He may open it up again later so be sure to stay connected.)

Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here:

https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim

Ep. #80 - At Your Family, Your Legacy, Whitney Thompkins is your family’s life insurance advisor. After gaining invaluable experience working alongside a successful producer who was catering to a high net-worth, mature clientele, Whitney found her calling in sharing her wealth of knowledge with young families. In the midst of building her own family, she witnessed firsthand the critical importance of making informed decisions from the very beginning. She is now taking what she learned and sharing it with her community, and she’s sharing it with us. Listen as she breaks down how important it is to have life insurance, and how $100 a month can lead to generational wealth! Her Website - www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com

(All of her social media connections are on her website)

Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here: https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim

Ep. #79 - As an educator, licensed attorney, and connector, Shakisha has been privileged to speak with individuals, families, co-workers, community groups, and conferences full of people from all walks of life. She speaks on topics such as estate planning, multi- and inter-generational wealth building, Black wealth, business planning, heir’s property, and servant leadership.

Shakisha’s Website – https://www.thelegacycounselor.com/

Shakisha’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shakishamorgan/

The Legacy Counselor IG Page - https://www.instagram.com/thelegacycounselor/

Shakisha’s Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/maryandmarthapodcast/

Kim’s Podcast Website – https://linktr.ee/thebnbpodcast

Kim’s Podcast Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Other Resources

Connect with Black attorneys nationwide  - https://aaattorneynetwork.com/

Article about Allen Iverson – (It was $32 Million)  https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/06/10/allen-iverson-is-a-decade-away-from-receiving-his-32-million-trust-fund-payment-from-reebok/#:~:text=Allen%20Iverson%20will%20receive%20a%20%2432%20million%20trust,former%20CEO%20Paul%20Fireman%20was%20with%20the%20brand

Link to Part 1 – My Exit Plan – Are You Prepared? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCmRoyvdFtxb7q1EmUH0a?si=EjrpbW08ScCx-Bx3-IPFEA

Ep. #78 -  What if you suddenly passed away? Does your family know what to do? If your loved one passed, would you know what to do? Rhonda Green serves as the Funeral Services Manager at First Baptist under the leadership of Pastor and Mrs. John K. Jenkins Sr. She has coordinated services for the White House, Prince George’s County Police and Fire Departments, politicians, and local celebrities. She also educates church members and the community on how to get their house in order in preparation for their final days. This episode will help you get your final affairs in order so when you leave this world, your final wishes will be done the way you want. Website – https://www.rhondagreen.org

Instagram - @myexitplanmep

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/myexitplanmep/

First Baptist of Glenarden Website - https://fbcglenarden.org/

Podcast Host Info – Kimberly Holmes

Podcast Website - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThePodcast4Us

IG - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonprofitsandbusinesses

NOTE: If you want to attend the Exit Plan Symposium in Person or Virtually, be sure to follow us.

I will be sharing the link to use to watch on my FB and Twitter page. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Ep. #77 – Do you know if or when you need a CPA? If you’re not sure, this episode will help. You can also learn how to avoid making financial mistakes. Chérie (The Little CPA) is an AICPA 40 Under 40 Black CPA, a Tax Manager at a national financial services firm, and creator of The Little CPA.

As a Tax Manager, she works with the firm's Not-for-Profit and Estate Planning Practice to help provide accounting, tax and consulting services for nonprofits, high-net-worth estates, trusts and gifts.  

Website: https://thelittlecpa.com

IG, TikTok, FB - @thelittlecpa

Find a Black Accountant:  https://black.accountants

My contact info: Website: https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Ep. #76 – Ashley Redwood is the beauty and brains behind the “Trap Cardio” fitness and wellness brand. Trap Cardio is a dance fitness class that mixes strength training with cardio to the hottest hip hop, Afrobeat and Caribbean tunes. Ashley gets very candid about her story as a fitness and wellness coach and her challenges as she balances life as a Black woman, a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur.  Somehow, she manages to keep smiling and encouraging others through tears, disappointments, and setbacks, and she still comes out on top. She is the personification of being a winner & Never Give Up!

Website - https://www.trap-cardio.com

IG - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the.fluff

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/trapcardio

Black Nonprofits and Businesses Podcast - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

The Nonprofit – Black America Cares – www.blackamericacares.org

Ep. #75 - Dominique Jones is the owner and CEO of Mom’s Advocate & Maternal Advisor (M.A.M.A.). As a Black mother of three young girls (ages 3 months, 2 and 4)  she knows firsthand how scary pregnancy, birth and the thought of motherhood can be. Listen as she shares about M.A.M.A.  Mom’s Advocate and Maternal Advisor (M.A.M.A.) is a full spectrum virtual birth services company. They're committed to serving mothers and families across the nation, advocating for improved maternal outcomes and providing support services, from pre-conception through motherhood.

Website - https://mamabirthservices.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mamabirthservices

Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/safepeacefuljoyous

Article about Kira Johnson – Husband of Woman Who Died After C-Section Speaks About Black Maternal Health While Raising His Boys Alone

https://people.com/health/tk-dad-raising-sons-alone-after-wife-dies-in-childbirth

How to Find A Black Doula - https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/your-body/how-to-find-a-black-birth-doula_40007260#:~:text=Ask%20your%20network%20if%20they%20know%20any%20Black,they%20provide%20services%20for%20pregnant%20or%20breastfeeding%20moms.

The Black Nonprofit and Business Podcast

Website - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast

Ep. #74 – There used to be a time when it was easy to find a handyman or a repairman who could fix just about anything. Times have definitely changed, however, there is a new business that can help you if you need your window or patio screen repaired.

Anthony Holland started this business as a way to bring in some extra income and to stay busy. If you have torn, missing or unappealing window screens in your home or business, UPGRADE your curb appeal & keep pesky insects OUT by replacing or repairing your screens. They provide ON-SITE services once you make an appointment.

Website - http://www.wearefamilyscreenservices.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wearefamilyscreenservices

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wafscreenrepair

Book Mention – A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black Millionaire –( Black Titan)

Podcast – How I Built This - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297

Host Website - https://www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com