Two Wives and A Spark

Welcome to Episode 21 of Two Wives and A SPARK! We are back with a solo episode, and we are excited to reconnect with you. Listen in as we share:

• Our reflections and connections from our first 2 guest interviews of the season

• Some of the lessons that are top of mind about parenting and life

• Thoughts about our current political state and the importance of being informed.

During this episode, we mentioned a vital resource from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislature.

As you are tuning in, we'd love to hear from you!

What did you think of this episode? Connect with us on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com.

If you're curious, here's more information on what we do at SPARK Equity In Action.

Welcome to Episode 20 of Two Wives and A SPARK! We are SO excited to welcome Krystle & Scarlet Harvey to the podcast.

They are a dynamic duo committed to normalizing interracial lesbian parents raising beautiful children. In their own words, they are "Just two moms raising 3 beautiful kiddos. Spreading love and trying to normalize diverse families similar to our own."

They both believe that while the world (especially social media) can be scary, when diversity is normalized, folks feel less alone.

Listen in as we share and discuss:

• How they parent their 3 children as an interracial couple
• How they are working to normalize their experience
• What they want all parents to remember and know

Follow their journey and stay connected with this amazing couple here:

• https://instagram.com/dusty.n.cali
• https://youtube.com/@dustyncali
• https://www.tiktok.com/@dusty.n.cali
• https://www.instagram.com/cali.b_fit (keep up with Scarlet)
• https://www.instagram.com/koachharvey (keep up with Krystle)

We'd love to hear from you!

What did you think of this episode? Connect with us on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com.

If you're curious, here's more information on what we do at SPARK Equity In Action.

Welcome to Episode 19 of Two Wives and A SPARK. We are so honored and excited to welcome our first guests of the season, Jessica and Nikita Burks-Hale. Jessica and Nikita live just outside Atlanta GA and have been married for 8 years. They have 2 beautiful children under 5 and love to spend their making memories, enjoying each other's company, and trying to catch up on sleep. Both believe that while the world can be a lot, as long as they focus inward on the things and people that matter the most, love will always win. Such an amazing couple. Listen in as we share and discuss:

• How they parent bi-racial kids as an interracial couple
• How living in a red state affects their life
• One thing they want all parents to know

Connect with us on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com. We'd love to hear from you!

If you're curious, here's more information on SPARK products and services.

Welcome to Episode 18 of Two Wives and A SPARK. Now that you are all caught up on our lives, let's get into our focus for Season 3. This season is about storytelling and embracing the power of visibility. Listen in as we share and discuss:

• Our decision to create space for LGBTQIA+ families on the podcast
• The importance of sharing the everyday experiences of LGBTQIA+ families
• How we are navigating the current political landscape
• How allies can join us in solidarity and support

As you are tuning in and listening to our plans for Season 3 of the podcast, we would love your input. What resonated with you and what YOU like for us to discuss?

Connect with us on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com. We'd love to hear from you!

If you're curious, here's more information on SPARK products and services.

We are back! Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Two Wives and A SPARK. It's hard to believe it has been almost a year since our last episode! Today's episode is all about our whole new world. We talk about what we have been up to since season two, which has revolved around one word: MOTHERHOOD. Listen in as we share and discuss:

• The journey naming our daughter
• How we have navigated motherhood both individually and as a couple
• What we have learned thus far and how we are accepting and surrendering each day

If you're curious, here's more information on SPARK products and services.

We'd love to hear from you! Let's connect on Instagram or you can email [email protected]. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

Welcome to Episode 16 of Two Wives And A SPARK! This is our final episode of the season, and what a journey it has been. Today's episode is about preparing for what's next, the unknown.

Tune in as we discuss:

• How we prepare for major changes
• Interracial layers that come up
• Standing at the edge of a mountain looking out, not knowing what will come

Sending a BIG THANK YOU to all of you for being with us on this journey!

Let's stay connected!

We'd love to hear from you. Send us an audio message on Instagram or email [email protected] and share your thoughts. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

If you're curious, here's more information on S.P.A.R.K. products and services

Welcome to Episode 15 of Two Wives And A SPARK! Today's episode is all about answering your questions! We love hearing the things y'all have been thinking about, talking about, and wondering in regards to our journey.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Our fertility journey and finding a donor
• Our decision regarding who would carry
• Potential names our child will call us
• Resources that were invaluable throughout our journey
• The lack of visibility and resources for LGBTQ+ and non-binary pregnancies/parents
• Our thoughts on the education choices for our child
• And more!

We have been honored to be able to share our journey with our community--sending a BIG THANK YOU to all of you.

Resources:

• If These Ovaries Could Talk Podcast
• Team 2 Moms
• Family Equality
• Confessions of the Other Mother: Nonbiological Lesbian Moms Tell All!
• The Ultimate Guide To Pregnancy For Lesbians

Let's stay connected!

We'd love to hear from you. Send us an audio message on Instagram or email [email protected] and share your thoughts. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

If you're curious, here's more information on S.P.A.R.K. products and services

Welcome to Episode 14 of Two Wives And A SPARK! Today's episode is Part 2 of our journey preparing for parenthood as an interracial couple.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Our own childhood and upbringing (and how that informs the lenses we have)
• Preparing for maternity leave and learning about inequities in the parental leave space
• Additional decisions we're thinking about & discussing when it comes to raising a biracial child

We invite you to reflect on these questions with us:

• What did this spark for you?
• What do you want to talk more about?
• What insights and questions came up?

Resources:

• Priya Parker interview - On Being

Let's stay connected!

We'd love to hear from you. Send us an audio message on Instagram or email [email protected] and share your thoughts. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

If you're curious, here's more information on S.P.A.R.K. products and services

Welcome to Episode 13 of Two Wives And A SPARK! Today's episode is all about our journey preparing for parenthood as an interracial couple. We talk about how our own personal values are helping shape our vision for our future and our family.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Our own family values and how they inform our decisions
• What we have learned about setting limits and living in alignment with those values over the past 6 months
• Navigating conversations about family as an interracial couple

We invite you to reflect on these questions with us:

• What are your family values?
• What have you learned about setting limits in service of those values?

Let's stay connected!

We'd love to hear from you. Send us an audio message on Instagram or email [email protected] and share your thoughts. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

If you're curious, here's more information on S.P.A.R.K. products and services

Welcome to Episode 12 of Two Wives And A SPARK! Today's episode is about making the invisible visible. We talk through what it's been like for us to navigate the journey of making our internal experiences externally seen and known.

Tune in as we discuss:

• The invisible layers we have had to navigate on our pregnancy journey

• The journey of starting SPARK and the behind-the-scenes layers most people don't know about
• Reconciling the fact that no one will ever know what it's truly like to be in our shoes but sharing anyway because growth can't happen without vulnerability
• The importance of saying things out loud and processing in community to make space for the growth

We invite you to reflect on these questions with us:

• When has growing and sharing with others been vulnerable for you?
• What will keep you inspired, encouraged, and engaged to keep growing?
• What keeps you on the growth journey when it comes to conversations about race?

Let's stay connected!

We'd love to hear from you. Send us an audio message on Instagram or email [email protected] and share your thoughts. And check out our site: www.twowivesandaspark.com

If you're curious, here's more information on S.P.A.R.K. products and services