Dope Black Mums Podcast

Dope Black Mums

Welcome to the digital sisterhood. We are a digital safe space for black women to navigate motherhood together. The Dope Black Mums Podcast is a weekly podcast exploring the joys, the challenges, triumphs, tears and everything in between this journey of motherhood.

We celebrate all the wonders of black motherhood, we celebrate black mothers unapologetically.

We are DOPE BLACK MUMS.

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No-ones Out Here Finding This Easy (Parent To Parent)

No-ones Out Here Finding This Easy (Parent To Parent)

Tiffany Smith a Functional Psychiatric Nurse joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From self-care, to creating non-negotiables and being aligned with our true selves. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

No-ones Out Here Finding This Easy (Parent To Parent)

No-ones Out Here Finding This Easy (Parent To Parent)

Tiffany Smith a Functional Psychiatric Nurse joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From self-care, to creating non-negotiables and being aligned with our true selves. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mums! You Don't Have To Be Perfect!

Mums! You Don't Have To Be Perfect!

Tiffany Smith a Functional Psychiatric Nurse joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss mindful parenting. From having safe outlets to baby blues, to anxiety with motherhood and seeking a therapist.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Find The Things That Make Me Feel Happy ( Parent 2 Parent )

I Find The Things That Make Me Feel Happy ( Parent 2 Parent )

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. From crying at bath time, to soca sundays, family bike rides and more.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Forget Who We Are After We Have Children

We Forget Who We Are After We Have Children

Elise Brown, founder of Mama Haven (@mamahavenuk) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss returning to work after having a child. From being made redundant, maternal mental health, salaries and needing extra support.Mama Haven helps low income mums get into high income work through retraining and offering childcare. Find out more: https://www.mamahaven.org/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Child Is Different (Parent 2 Parent)

Every Child Is Different (Parent 2 Parent)

'Soon as you have your kids all the worries start to come'Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions.Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities. Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmymsTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Multiple Sclerosis

My Multiple Sclerosis

'I thought I was misdiagnosed'Natalie Busari, founder of the Nerve of My Multiple Sclerosis CIC (@thenerveofmyms) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to discuss Black representation in the MS (Multiple sclerosis) community and health inequalities. From disparities to symptoms and building 'My Multiple Sclerosis'.Find out more about Natalie's work: linktr.ee/thenerveofmymsTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'It's A Space To Be With Yourself'

'It's A Space To Be With Yourself'

' Make A Date For Yourself! 'Zakiya Bishton (@mindwalkyoga) founder of Mindwalk Yoga joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk all things Yoga - using it as a tool for anxiety, being Black in white spaces and knowing it's right for you.Mindwalk Yoga is devoted to representing Black people in yoga and is led by a team of Black women.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's Just Being A Gemini (Parent 2 Parent)

He's Just Being A Gemini (Parent 2 Parent)

Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) on the latest episode of Parent 2 Parent for a quick fire round of questions. Last week she was a guest on the podcast, talking about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum. Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendailyTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming A Step-Parent

Becoming A Step-Parent

'It's an adjustment for everybody'Karsen Daily (@karsendaily) joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about how she went from living her independent woman dream to falling in love and becoming a step mum. From being self conscious, to learning how to give up pieces of yourself without losing yourself.Find out more about Karsen: https://linktr.ee/karsendailyTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are We Doing The Right Thing? (Parent 2 Parent)

Are We Doing The Right Thing? (Parent 2 Parent)

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Alex (@britymt) our special guest from last week for a quick fire round of questions from self-care, to raising 3 kids and advice to younger self.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British Youth Music Theatre

The British Youth Music Theatre

Alex joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk about his work with the British Youth Music Theatre (@britymt) from access to the arts, the changes and the British education culture being fixed on pathways.Find out more: www.britishyouthmusictheatre.orgTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lead, Guide, Direct & Protect

Lead, Guide, Direct & Protect

PJ Murray (@selfmadepjm) founded one of the most successful black women’s magazines- ‘Pride’ and he joins Nina (@missninamalone) to speak about launching Pride Mag, advice to parents disconnected from their kids and turning his life aroundTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherhood Is A Sacrifice

Motherhood Is A Sacrifice

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina Tọlá Okogwu, author and hair educator is back for a quick fire round of questions from Nina in this episode all about embracing parenthood. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuzzy Is Ok In My House

Fuzzy Is Ok In My House

Tọlá Okogwu (@tolaokogwu) is a British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator, born in Lagos, Nigeria, but raised in London. In this episode Nina (@missninamalone) speaks to Tọlá about her own hair journey to loving her natural hair. Tọlá shares the inspiration behind her book and how her own experience with hair influenced the decisions in the way she raised her daughters. From rediscovering her own hair to the language she uses in her home.She is the author of the Daddy Do My Hair? picture book series, as well as Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door under the pen name Lola Morayo. Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is her first middle-grade book. Learn more: https://tolaokogwu.com/books/To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Need An Army! (Parent 2 Parent)

You Need An Army! (Parent 2 Parent)

On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Ashley Verma founder of the Bizzimum podcast and our special guest from last week. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where Did Your Joy Go?

Where Did Your Joy Go?

Ashley Verma (@bizzimumzi) founder of the Bizzimumzi podcast created a welcoming community to share the highs and lows of parenting to inspire others to be empowered on their journey. She joins Nina (@missninamalone) to talk being a mum and a businesswoman, having a child during the pandemic, raising a child with a parent abroad and mental health.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People Glamourise Motherhood!

People Glamourise Motherhood!

‘Be firm and be kind'Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing is back for Parent 2 Parent after she shared her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) in last weeks episode. Parent 2 Parent is the episode where Nina has a quick fire round of questions for her guests.To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Is Underrated!

Hope Is Underrated!

'I Wouldn't Want To Get Pregnant' Abi Odunsi (@iamthatmum) Dope Black Mum and founder of Fawn Clothing shares her powerful testimony with Nina (@missninamalone) about having 2 ectopic pregnancies and a miscarriage before welcoming her 'miracle' baby boy. The fertility journey can feel like a lonely road, but in this episode Abi provides help for anybody listening who can relate to her experience.Check out Fawn Clothing: www.fawnclothing.co.ukTo join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There Is No Santa!

There Is No Santa!

Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere (@natashagordonchipembere) Dope Black Mum, Writer, Editor, Coach & Author opens up about how she has navigated motherhood. From not lying to her children to relocating to Costa Rica. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more informationwww.dopeblackmums.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Never Punished My Children (Parent 2 Parent)

I Never Punished My Children (Parent 2 Parent)

‘My Daughter’s voice was to be celebrated’On this episode of Parent 2 Parent Nina is joined by Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere, Author and Coach. This is a must listen episode. To join the Dope Black Mums safe space, check out our website for more information www.dopeblackmums.co.uk’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.