The Suga

We're reflecting on what it means to respect the road that got us to where we are now with today's incredibly thoughtful guest, Cleo Wade! We're talking all about her new children's book, "What the Road Said" which is available for purchase now, check out Cleo's website for more information: https://www.cleowade.com/what-the-road-said

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This week we’re joined by Reverend Dr.Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn of Fertility for Colored Girls to talk about the intersection of faith and fertility.

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We’re tapping into our sensual side today with Sexuality Doula, Ev’Yan Whitney. Listen in and learn all about how we can indulge in the pleasure we all deserve.

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This week we're talking about the intersection of incarceration and motherhood with Author, Attorney and Entrepreneur, Brittany K. Barnett. We learn more about the life saving work she's doing to change the narrative around justice impacted people and how we can get involved in creating sustainable liberation for women and girls impacted by the justice system.

You can learn more about Brittany's incredible work by checking out the nonprofits she founded: The Buried Alive Project, which works to dismantle life without parole sentences handed down under federal drug laws and Girls Embracing Mothers (GEMS), dedicated to empowering girls with mothers in prison.
The Buried Alive Project: https://www.buriedaliveproject.org/ GEMS: https://girlsembracingmothers.org/about/mission-statement/

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Anyone else dealing with a threenager? Today we're talking all about what it's like raising a teenager with actress and comedian, Tichina Arnold!

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This week we're celebrating Galentine's day with the one and only Garcelle Beauvais! We're talking all about sisterhood and how to find a squad that lifts you up, cheers you on and fixes your crown. Plus, Garcelle shares what it's like co-parenting her teen sons, finding love during Covid, and her big goal for 2021! Show us some love, don't forget to rate and review!

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This Black history month, we're talking all about storytelling with multi-award winning author, Alicia D. Williams and her new picture book Jump At The Sun that chronicles the life of writer and storycatcher extraordinaire, Zora Neale Hurston. A friendly reminder that you are not the default in somebody's story. 
You can learn more about Alicia's book, Jump At The Sun here: https://www.aliciadwilliams.com/my-books

Here's what we're throwing in the bag this week: 

https://thehoneypot.co/

https://sugaberry.com/mama/be-well/black-owned-brands-good-vibes-for-the-new-year/

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Staying busy is good and all but what grace do we offer ourselves when it comes to being a working mom expected to balance it all? This week we're talking with actress and mom Kyla Pratt about breaking generational curses, managing mommy guilt, and understanding postpartum depression. To get support and for more information about postpartum depression, call or text the Postpartum Support International helpline at 1-800-944-4773. More information can also be found on their website: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/

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The Suga is an intentional space for joy because we understand the pain that is often associated with Black motherhood. Today we’re joined by journalist Dani McClain, author of We Live For The We: The Political Power Of Black Motherhood to unpack the layers of our power and what it means to be a mother today. We're talking about raising confident children and what it means to live for the we while also doing us on our terms. If you loved today's episode, need some words of affirmation or advice, drop us a line at thesuga [at] sugaberry [dot] comYou can learn more about Dani's book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dani-mcclain/we-live-for-the-we/9781568588544/Books mentioned this episode are linked below:The Will to Change by Bell Hooks: https://bookshop.org/books/the-will-to-change-men-masculinity-and-love/9780743456081Sula by Toni Morrison: https://bookshop.org/books/sula/9781400033430

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In 2021 we’re asking: how are you betting on yourself this year? Actress, vegan foodie and everyone's favorite mom, Tabitha Brown joins us to share her incredible story about how she took a chance on herself and made her wildest dreams come true. Plus, Tabitha shares her personal approach to motherhood. If you loved today's episode, need some words of affirmation or advice, drop us a line at thesuga [at] sugaberry [dot] com

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