Motherhood in Black & White

Latest Episodes:

A Conversation With Gretchen Carlson Nov 15, 2020

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In this episode, we catch up and chat with journalist, author, nonprofit founder, and mother, Gretchen Carlson. You may know Gretchen as a former Miss America and the courageous woman who has been a leading voice in speaking out about workplace harassment. But you may not know what her kids thought about her stance or what she has been up to recently. Listen to this week’s powerful episode to find out more and be inspired by Gretchen’s journey, her resilience, and her courage.

Want to get involved in Gretchen’s work?

Donate to Lift Our Voices: https://www.liftourvoices.org/

Read Be Fierce: https://www.gretchencarlson.com/books

Listen to Get the News with Gretchen Carlson: https://quakemedia.com/Gretchen/

Most of all, keep supporting women in your life. As Gretchen has shown, 'One woman can make a difference, but together we rock the world.'"

If you or someone you know is experiencing workplace harassment and wants free legal counsel visit: betterbrave.org or https://nwlc.org/legal-assistance/

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey

Raising Kidpreneurs Nov 08, 2020

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This week we break tradition. We welcome our first kids to the show! Be inspired by both kidpreneurs' desires to share their experiences and uplift others. Meet Madison, a 7-year old author with big dreams and a bigger heart, and Milo, a fearless 13-year old coding expert with a coding school for kids. And meet their incredible moms, Fionna and Sojo, who love, support, and encourage these visionaries! Join us for this fun episode that reminds us to encourage our kids to follow their passions (and to follow our own!). As Milo says, “No idea is too big.” Follow us @Blackandwhitemomcast.

Follow Madison & Fionna on IG: @100daysinsidebook

Kaanji's IG: @Kaanji_irby

Tara's IG: @tatstar.

The Mompostor Syndrome Nov 01, 2020

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Do you ever show up at work and feel like a fraud? Like you have to pretend your job is more important than your family? And then, when you come home, like you have to be a supermom?

This one is for you. This episode Kaanji and Tara get real about facing imposter syndrome, pay disparity, and role modeling authenticity for their children. Clutch your pearls and join us for this hilarious and heartbreaking analysis of the emerging motherhood category, “the Stuck-at-home mom.”

IG: @blackandwhitemomcast

We are Survivors Oct 25, 2020

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One in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. This week, runner, mom and coach, Shaluinn Fullove, shares her previvor story and talks about having a Champion mindset. Coach Shal's story of strength and courage teaches us all about navigating sickness and setbacks, and racism and redemption as a parent. We revisit Tara's unhealthy obsession with Zac Efron and learn Kaanji's favorite distance to run.

About Coach Shal. Shaluinn Fullove is a mom first. She is a coach, professional runner, Director of People of autonomous technology at Lyft, and a cancer survivor. She currently runs for Oiselle, a women's team based in Seattle.

Find out more about Oiselle here: https://www.oiselle.com/

Talking Politics and Puberty w/ Child Counselor Jenny Gomez Oct 18, 2020

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Talking Politics and Puberty w/ Child Counselor Jenny Gomez
With just over 2 weeks before the election, the news cycle and social media are dominated by partisan issues and rhetoric — and our kids notice. How can we engage them in positive, meaningful discussions?
This week, Kaanji and Tara sit down with child counselor Jenny Gomez to get official guidance on how to talk to kids about politics. Do we initiate conversations or let our kids come to us? How do we give our kids space to find their own political identities? Find out in this week’s episode, and along the way, enjoy some hip-hop references and hilarious stories about talking to our kids about puberty.
Voter Registration info: https://vote.gov/
We'd love to hear your experience talking with your kids about politics (or puberty!) and your word for this upcoming week. If you are enjoying the conversation, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends.IG: @blackandwhitemomcastTara's IG: @tatstarKaanji's IG: @kaanji_irby

Contact Jenny:
https://www.gomezcounseling.com/contact
www.koonsfuller.com
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#wereallinthistogether #journey

Mommy Wine Culture Oct 11, 2020

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This week Kaanji and Tara discuss Mommy Wine Culture and how each of them views the sometimes hilarious, other times problematic messaging that women receive about the role that alcohol plays in their motherhood journey. They each share some of the funniest memes and marketing taglines they've seen, how many more options people have for drinking today, and how Snoop Dogg is such an incredible renaissance man. The conversation turns vulnerable when Tara shares openly about her own journey with alcohol.
For support: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov

We'd love to hear what you think about Mommy Wine Culture and the messaging that women receive about handling stress with alcohol.

Follow and interact with the show on IG: @blackandwhitemomcast

If you are enjoying the conversation, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends.

Tara IG: @tatstar

Kaanji IG: @kaanji_irby

What We Wish We Knew Before Becoming Moms Oct 04, 2020

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What do you wish you had known before becoming a mom? This week, Kaanji and Tara each discuss 5 things they wish they had known before having kids. The discussion runs through a wild range of topics, including how hard it is to keep kids in shoes that fit, the complexity of postpartum emotions, and the importance of those pelvic floor muscles. They also talk about The Four Agreements and how they are each striving to pause and be more present with their sons. Wait until you find out the one thing that they both agree they had no clue about before they were moms.

Share with us what you wish you had known before having kids! Follow and interact with the show on IG: @blackandwhitemomcast

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Tara IG: @tatstar

Kaanji IG: @kaanji_irby

Achieving Equality w/ Sabrina Parsons Sep 27, 2020

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Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software, joins the conversation this week. This episode is a mini-reunion for Kaanji and Sabrina, whose friendship goes back to the late-1980s, when they attended the same, all-girls high school in the Bay Area. We discuss the benefits of a single-sex education for girls, the legacy of RBG, and tips on how to live an unapologetic life. Sabrina shares her experiences mentoring female entrepreneurs and advocating for racial and gender equality.

If you are enjoying the conversation, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends. Follow the show @blackandwhitemomcast.

Tara IG: @tatstar

Kaanji IG: @kaanji_irby

Kaanji and Tara are both anti-racism advocates and members of the leadership team for Embrace Action, an anti-racism advocacy and educational nonprofit organization. You can learn more about Embrace Action by visiting www.embraceaction.org

Tara Bio: Tara is a bank executive living in North Dallas with her husband and son. A recovering overachiever that tends to stretch herself a bit thin trying to be all things to all people, she’s learning more and more about how to strive for ordinary. She loves Beyonce, dancing in the kitchen, inappropriate conversations with her girlfriends, laughing with her family, and hyping other people up. She’s currently halfway through an MBA program and aspires to serve in a capacity that empowers women in her community. She is always a work in progress.

Kaanji Bio. Kaanji is a coach, anti-racism advocate and practicing attorney. She’s passionate about engaging people in honest and authentic conversations about the Black experience in America. California-born and raised and a recovering New Yorker, proud Georgetown alum Kaanji resides in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, TX with her husband and 11-year old son. A self-professed wine connoisseur and lover of all things Prince, she holds space in the company of amazing friends and a supportive family.

Carry the Load (with Julia Dennison) Sep 20, 2020

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After a special tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Tara and Kaanji are joined by Julia Dennison, Executive Editor of https://www.parents.com. In this powerful and engaging discussion, we chat about Julia's parenting journey, the mental load of motherhood, raising race-conscious kids, and our shared love for Ally Sheedy. Julia also breaks down some highlights from her podcast with Shaun T, We are Family.

IIf you are enjoying the conversation, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends. Follow the show @blackandwhitemomcast

Tara's IG: @tatstar

Kaanji's IG: @kaanji_irby

Follow our guest, Julia Dennisonon IG @juliadennison

Clean, Green Living with The Crunchy Mommy (Aaronica Cole) Sep 13, 2020

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This episode dives into a discussion on eco-friendly living. Guest Aaronica Cole (The Crunchy Mommy) offers insight and information on why it’s important to be a more conscious consumer and tips on how to start right away no matter where you and your family are in your sustainable journey. And as our conversation touches on healthy living and healing our planet, find out which celebrity both Aaronica and Tara have a slightly UNHEALTHY obsession with Zac Efron (Down to Earth with Zac Efron). Welcome to the conversation, Family.

If you are enjoying the conversation, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe and share with your friends.

Tara's IG: @tatstar

Kaanji's IG: @kaanji_irby

Follow our guest, Aaronica Cole:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/aaronicabcole/

https://www.thecrunchymommy.com

Aaronica's clean beauty products: http://iliabeauty.com

Favorite products: http://iliabeauty.com (promo code: Aaronica)