S5 E6: Navigating Parenthood: Raising Tweens and Teens with Intention and Love
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Release Date: 02/20/2025
S5 E8: Season Finale - Motherhood Across Borders
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Motherhood Across Borders – The world is shifting, and not in our favor. As authoritarianism tightens its grip and our rights are stripped away, how do we protect and prepare our children? How do we mother in a world that wants to erase us? In this no-holds-barred episode, Kearie Daniel (@wokemommychatter) sits down with Bellamy Shoffner (@revolutionaryhumans) and Desna McKenzie to have the raw, urgent conversations that mainstream parenting spaces won’t touch. We’re talking about what it means to raise Black and racialized children in a time of rising fascism, deepening...
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S5 E7: Redefining Beauty & Wellness: Motherhood, Womanhood & Building a Business with Nadine Woods
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Episode Description: In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, we have an eye-opening conversation with Nadine Woods, founder of , a socially conscious lingerie brand dedicated to postpartum and menopausal bodies. Nadine shares her personal journey of navigating body changes after childbirth, the challenges of finding functional yet beautiful lingerie, and why she built a brand that prioritizes health, inclusivity, and body positivity—especially for Black women. We dive deep into the realities of motherhood, menopause, and entrepreneurship, discussing the harmful beauty standards...
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S5 E6: Navigating Parenthood: Raising Tweens and Teens with Intention and Love
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Episode 6: Navigating the Tween & Teen Years as Black Parents Parenting tweens and teens is a whole new world—and if you’re a Black parent, that world comes with unique challenges and lessons. In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, host Kearie Daniel sits down with Dr. Ashley Maxie-Moreman, a licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, and Nicole Emmanuel, writer, parenting expert, and creator of the blog Parenting While Black. We get into the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, why our kids’ opinions (even when ill-informed!) are...
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S5 E5: Disrupting Disparity: Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass on Transforming Black Women’s Health
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
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
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Episode Title: Rhythm, Resilience, and Representation: The Story of DOAHL Dance Academy In this heartfelt episode of the Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast (Season 5, Episode 4), I sit down with Charlene Hines, co-founder of DOAHL Dance Academy (Dance on a Higher Level). Since its humble beginnings in 2003, DOAHL has grown from six students in a community center to a vibrant, multi-disciplinary dance school that’s more than just a place to learn choreography—it’s a sanctuary for Black children and their families. Charlene shares DOAHL’s journey as a space where children see...
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S5 E3: Breaking The Silence:A Conversation About Our Mental Health
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, we delve into the nuanced and often overlooked mental health experiences of Black women. Host Kearie Daniel leads an insightful conversation with two incredible therapists, Amma Gyamfowa and Chantal Gray, who share their expertise and personal reflections on mental health in Black communities. Amma Gyamfowa, a Ghanaian-Canadian mental health therapist, registered social worker, and founder of Womanist Healing, has spent over a decade supporting Black individuals, families, and communities across the Greater Toronto Area. She provides holistic...
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S5 E3: Breaking The Silence:A Conversation About Our Mental Health
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, we delve into the nuanced and often overlooked mental health experiences of Black women. Host Kearie Daniel leads an insightful conversation with two incredible therapists, Amma Gyamfowa and Chantal Gray, who share their expertise and personal reflections on mental health in Black communities. Amma Gyamfowa, a Ghanaian-Canadian mental health therapist, registered social worker, and founder of Womanist Healing, has spent over a decade supporting Black individuals, families, and communities across the Greater Toronto Area. She provides holistic...
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S5 E2 Embracing Our Cycles: From Menstruation to Menopause
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Host: Kearie Daniel, Woke Mommy Chatter Guest Name: Saran James-Vaughan, Menstrual Health Educator Episode Summary: Woke Mommy Chatter Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Embracing Our Cycles: From Menstruation to Menopause Host: Kearie Daniel Guest: Saran Saran James-Vaughan, Menstrual Health Educator Episode Summary: In this empowering episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, host Kearie Daniel welcomes Saran James-Vaughan, a menstrual health educator, to discuss the often-underrepresented topics of menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause in the...
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The Power of Pause: Returning Stronger – Season 5 Premiere with Dr. Christiana Awosan
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1 of Woke Mommy Chatter, the podcast where we speak on the raw truths of Black motherhood. I'm Kearie Daniel. In this opening episode, I had the honor of conversing with the incredible Dr. Christiana Awosan, a Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professor, whose work deeply resonates with our mission here. We delved into the heart of racial trauma and its ripple effects on our personal and communal relationships. My journey, much like many of yours, has been a labyrinth of activism, especially in the aftermath of the George Floyd incident. It’s been a...
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A chat with Bellamy Shoffner
Woke Mommy Chatter- The Podcast by WMC INC
Bellamy Shoffner is a social entrepreneur, writer, blogger living in Charlottesville. Bellamy and I first connected for the podcast, a few years ago to discuss her magazine Hold The Line. That first conversation has turned into annual check in’s- as we both navigate Black motherhood and social activism. In this conversation Bellamy and I chat about George Floyd, the protest his death have ignited, our frustration with sudden allyship and defunding the police.
info_outlineEpisode 6: Navigating the Tween & Teen Years as Black Parents
Parenting tweens and teens is a whole new world—and if you’re a Black parent, that world comes with unique challenges and lessons. In this episode of Woke Mommy Chatter, host Kearie Daniel sits down with Dr. Ashley Maxie-Moreman, a licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, and Nicole Emmanuel, writer, parenting expert, and creator of the blog Parenting While Black.
We get into the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, why our kids’ opinions (even when ill-informed!) are part of their growth, and the critical role of communication, identity, and racial pride in raising Black children. Dr. Maxie breaks down what’s happening in our kids’ developing brains—why they test boundaries, why emotions run high, and how to parent with both love and firm guidance. Nicole shares her experiences as a mom of two teens and how she’s navigating independence, social media, and those inevitable teenage tantrums.
We also tackle:
✔️ The difference between compliance vs. commitment in parenting
✔️ How Black parents can balance gentle parenting with necessary discipline
✔️ The impact of social media, racial bias, and identity formation on our kids
✔️ Why Black parents must prepare children for bias—but in moderation
✔️ How to foster racial pride to combat negative stereotypes and internalized anti-Blackness
This episode is filled with real talk, practical strategies, and expert insight that every Black parent needs as they guide their children through adolescence.
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You can also check out the Parenting While Black Blog here: https://parentingwhileblack.com/
And connect with Dr. Maxie here: http://www.maxiemoreman.com/
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