Motherhood in Black & White

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What About Your Friends? Jan 24, 2021

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This week, Kaanji and Tara get real about why so few women have friendships across racial lines. We share some life experiences and shine a light on why it is important for moms to expand our friendships across color lines. Listen in as we open up and try to understand how race and fear affect our friendships and how to be intentional in promoting cross-racial friendships in our mom groups and circle of friends.

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Sign of the Times Jan 17, 2021

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Listen in as we talk about the language of love - sign language - with special guest Elise Tate, CEO & author of Sign Me Up for a Happy Home. This week, Kaanji and Tara chat with Elise, as she opens up about her life as an NFL wife, mothering 2 toddlers, and her diverse and inclusive parenting resource about teaching sign language to kids. Welcome to the conversation.

Learn more about Elise's book: https://www.shopsignmeup.com
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Tara: Tara Toland Campbell (@tatstar) • Instagram photos and videos

It's All About the Benjamins: Kids & Financial Literacy Jan 10, 2021

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This week's episode is all about dollars and sense. Join us as we discuss how to talk with kids about money, budgets and financial responsibility, and how to break a cycle of financial chaos in your family.
The Motherhood and Black and White Podcast is a weekly conversation with Kaanji and Tara about motherhood- the challenges and celebrations. This momcast is a place where motherhood and cultural learning intersect. This week's episode is an Introduction to the momcast and the hosts- as we begin to dive into how we learn to love ourselves, flaws and all. Welcome to the conversation.
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 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 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.
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Our Year in Review Jan 03, 2021

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A new year is the perfect time for reflection and goal-setting. This week, tune in for a mini-episode as we recap of our favorite moments from 2020 and share some of our goals for 2021. Listen to find out how Tara's New Year's Eve celebration inspired her 2021 Word of the Year.

Celebrating Kwanzaa Dec 25, 2020

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Join us for our first annual Joyous Kwanzaa Celebration. First, Kaanji and Tara discuss the history, practice and principles of Kwanzaa. And later, we are joined by Kaanji's mom for a special, virtual Kwanzaa candle lighting ceremony. Listen and learn how to explain Kwanzaa to your family and friends, and recognize and honor celebrants as we amplify this African-American celebration of culture and heritage with our final episode of 2020. Habari Gani!

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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

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A Few of Our Favorite Things Dec 20, 2020

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Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Grab your winter drink of choice and tune into Kaanji and Tara’s joyous jingle-jangling chat about their favorite parts of Christmas! Find out their favorite holiday music, movies, memories, and moments, and get some ideas for inclusive gifts that challenge gender and cultural norms. Let us know your favorite holiday traditions and make sure to tune in for next week’s episode where Kaanji will share with us about Kwanzaa … featuring a special celebratory moment with her mom!

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Never Have We Ever... Dec 12, 2020

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Have you ever forgotten your kid's birthdate? Have you ever lied about your kid's age to get that child discount? This week, Kaanji and Tara get to know each other a little better by playing Never Have I Ever - the Mom Edition! Listen to this joy-inducing episode and play along. Even though this version does not include alcohol and is most definitely family friendly, it's still hilarious and very telling about our hosts' parenting choices. Join us to find out who wins the award for Best (Worst?) Mama in this game.

After hearing our answers, come over to visit us on IG, comment and let us know what you scored in our version of the game!

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The Gift of Giving: Instilling Generosity in Our Kids (with Vanessa M. Sanford) Dec 06, 2020

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This time of year is all about gifts, giving, and generosity. But this week’s guest mom, licensed therapist Vanessa M. Sanford, challenges us to think bigger. How do we nurture generosity in our kids while appreciating and acknowledging the generosity they already have? Vanessa has answers for us as she challenges us to model and pursue a generosity that is collective and authentic. Join us for this week’s episode to hear Kaanji and Tara's reactions to their kids' podcast takeover, what Tara is reading on her Kindle, and which Biggie Smalls song got Kaanji through college.

If you’re like us and can’t get enough of Mrs. Sanford’s wisdom, check out her website: sanfordsupportsystem.com to schedule a virtual session!

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Pass the Mic Nov 29, 2020

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It's a Family Affair this episode as Kaanji and Tara take a break and pass the mic to their sons, Roman and Gage, and their college intern Tevah. This episode gives us the chance to see our hosts like never before (and maybe never again, since one son said his mom isn’t funny!) Listen with your kids to this hilarious inside look at how our hosts are REALLY doing at motherhood - straight from the source.
#doingthebestwecan #takingabreak #mute #ReviewswithRage #digressing
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Why We Should Express Gratitude Nov 22, 2020

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Over the Wi-fi and Through the Zoom, Thanksgiving 2020 is Here! Grab a bite to eat and join us for this delicious, sorry, delightful Thanksgiving episode! Kaanji and Tara dish on their favorite Thanksgiving memories and traditions, and share what they're grateful for this year. The episode turns a bit more serious as Kaanji shares some health challenges and reminds us as women and moms to take our health as seriously as we would for our family members. Tara also gives us some best practices for bringing more joy into our lives through gratitude practices! Grab a slice of Patti Labelle's pumpkin pie and join the conversation.

What are you grateful for this year and what are your favorite Thanksgiving dishes? Let us know on IG!

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