"The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman." -Malcolm XWe're kicking off Season 2 with this brown and black girl magic! In this episode we're talking all about how being a woman with black or brown skin is work! While we've certainly made some progress, we still have so far to go. Women of color on average receive ...
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Ep 25 – #RonaLife – How The Coronavirus Changed Our Lives
We never thought we'd be recording Season 1 in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. Juggling kids, working from home, and husbands, all while worrying about the safety of our families is no joke. Covid-19 (aka the coronavirus) has upended the way the world works and it looks like it's going to be here for a while. In the Season One finale, we're talking all about how we've managed quarantine life, the coronavirus, and how it's effected pretty ...
EP 24 – Classy, Bougie, Ratchet – Why Mom Shaming Needs to Stop
Are you a RATCHET Mom?! No, not "ghetto" or "hoochie"…just a mom that still likes to have fun. Do you like to drop it like its hot in front of your husband? Go out and party with your girls? Flaunt your new mom hips? In this episode, we are discussing "ratchet motherhood" and how you can remain true to yourself while still being a great parent. Mom shaming is a thing but just because you're a mom doesn't mean you should be judge on how ...
EP 22 – The Wisdom of Our Mothers – How the Mother-Daughter Relationship Changes with Kids
We heard it all the time growing up - "wait until you have your own kids!" We don't realize how much our mothers knew (or didn't know) until we because moms of our own. Having a child can fundamentally change your relationship with your own mother. Some of us are fortunate enough to have mothers that respect our parenting choices, while others are habitual line steppers. In this episode, we're discussing all about how that mother-daughter ...
EP 21 – Am I A Good Mom? Dealing with Mom Guilt
No matter how many times you may hear these things, they simply are NOT true. Had a C-section? You are a warrior. Didn't instantly bond with your baby? Totally normal. It will happen, in time. Breastfeeding is hard AF! Some people may have to exclusively pump. Some may have to formula feed. Who cares?! Fed is best. Every kid is different. There is no way to know exactly what to do in every parenting situation. Unfortunately, there isn't a ...
EP 20 – Are Pinterest Moms Real? – Living Up To Our Vision Board Dreams
Pinterest has taken over as the #1 place to create vision boards of what we want our lives to look like. When it's time to have kids, we moms pin everything from cute meals to extravagant learning activities. But are Pinterest moms real? Does anyone live up to their Pinterest hopes and dreams? In this episode, we're discussing what our own vision boards of motherhood looked like and where we fall short. If this pandemic has taught us anything, ...
Hi! We're Sasha & Shara - the co-hosts of the Swirl and Sip Podcast! 