S4 E1: Nefertiti Austin - Motherhood so White PART 1
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Release Date: 01/13/2020
RESHARE: LIVING LIFE ABROAD - Aja Rutledge and Leaving America for Mexico
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
The day after Donald Trump was elected the first time, Aja Rutledge made a decision that would change her life. With her young son in tow, she left everything behind and crossed the border—not to another U.S. state, but to Mexico. In this episode, we sit down with Aja to talk about what it means to choose yourself, your peace, and your child’s future when the world feels on fire. From systemic issues in the American education system to motherhood in exile, this is a story about the beauty of the unkown and discovering a peace and community somewhere you never thought you would. If...
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RESHARE: Brianne DeRose on Not Leaning In, But Not Leaning Out
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This episode of Woke Mommy Chatter is a special one—first recorded back in 2018, before the pandemic, before the uprisings, before the global spotlight on the unique challenges of Black motherhood. We’re resharing this conversation with Brianne DeRosa, because while so much has changed, the reflections and resonance still hold power. Listening now, in 2025, you might hear something different. The context has shifted, our language has grown, and our sense of urgency has sharpened. This episode is a time capsule, but it’s also a mirror—reminding us of where we were and what we still must...
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RESHARE:Black Women and Mental Health: A Crisis Still Unspoken
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In this emotional reshare from 2018, I sit down with Marsha Hibbert and Taina Mayberry to discuss the complexities of Black women’s mental health. Though the conversation was recorded years ago, it still resonates today. As I reflect on what’s changed and what hasn’t, I share the early findings from my work as the founder of the Black Women’s Institute for Health and the Voices Unheard survey. Black women and girls are experiencing high levels of mental distress and thoughts of self-harm. We are not okay, and we need to talk about it. This episode is a call to action to acknowledge our...
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RESHARE: Making Mom Friends: The Conversation That Started It All
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Gratitude and Replay: Wrapping Up Season 5
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Hey everyone, I just wanted to say thank you for listening to Season 5. We’re taking a little break right now, but we’ll be resharing some of our favourite past episodes, so you can still tune in and hear some of those conversations and stories that mean so much to us. If you’re not already signed up for our newsletter, head over to and drop us your email. That’s where we share updates, reflections, and more ways for us to stay connected. And if you’re on , , Substack, , come find us there too. We’re especially loving TikTok these days—it’s where you’ll see more of the...
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S5 E7: Redefining Beauty & Wellness: Motherhood, Womanhood & Building a Business with Nadine Woods
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S5 E6: Navigating Parenthood: Raising Tweens and Teens with Intention and Love
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S5 E5: Disrupting Disparity: Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass on Transforming Black Women’s Health
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Stop scrolling and press play on an episode that will change the way you see healthcare. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass—a trailblazing OBGYN and President of Black Physicians of Canada—breaks down the harsh realities of maternal health disparities that disproportionately impact Black women. With eye-opening statistics and heartfelt insights, she reveals how systemic racism isn’t just a part of history—it’s a present-day crisis in healthcare. Dr. Tunde-Byass shares actionable tips for self-advocacy and navigating a system that often overlooks Black...
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S5 E4 Rhythm, Resilience, and Representation: The Story of DOAHL Dance Academy
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info_outlineThis week, I am chatting to Nefertiti Austin. Author of Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America.
Stay tuned at the end for a preview of part two of our conversation.
I also reference the group Parents of Black Children. You can learn more here: www.parentsofblackchildren.org