MixItUpChicas: (imperfect) moms keeping it real

We are, Colette and Somanette, two chicas, lifelong friends, and new mommies sharing the joys and challenges of juggling the spheres of our lives and sharing them on our podcast. We hope you’ll join us on this journey and help us build a community when raising a family can feel like the toughest, yet, most rewarding, job in the world!

Ep 19 Sleep Talk, I'm Addicted 04/13/2016

Ep 19 Sleep Talk, I'm Addicted On this episode, I talk about the wonderful power of sleep. I’ve had a taste and I’m addicted. Chasing that sleep high when I can. And, to round off the segment, one of the killjoys to my sleep, the family bed! Well, it sort of can put a damper on my sleep when you have a toddler who takes over your bed. Join me in this episode as I sleep-talk. I might just sound a little “extra” on it, but really, it does a body good! /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/4291793

Ep 18 Welcome Back, Scheduling & Home Organizing 03/31/2016

Ep 18 Welcome Back, Scheduling & Home Organizing On this episode, Colette returns to podcast, catching us up on where we’ve been and the upcoming plans for MixItUpChicas. And, before she goes, Colette talks about how she’s adjusting to new changes in her life, particularly with the fine art of WRITING things down! Listen in as she talks about creating a household schedule to try to stay on track. Don't forget to visit our website for pictures of the Post-It Weekly Planner. /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/4262751

Ep 17 Gym Anyone, Stress & Fiancés 12/09/2015

Ep 17 Gym Anyone, Stress & Fiancés Colette and Moné check in this week. How did they do getting started with those health goals? From “spin” talk, zone training, and even Bikram yoga, what are the sisters up to? Then we move into the topic of STRESS. We all have it, and so Colette and Moné GO IN DEEP on this topic and learn a bit more about good stress, bad stress and what to do about it! Lastly, each show, we are going to keep with the theme of a pop culture segment, now called, “What’s On And Poppin’.” And, on this episode Moné tells us about her latest binge watch with “Flesh and Bones” and the sisters go in on the season finale of “90-Day Fiancé,” so tune in to hear the latest. /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/4004843

Ep 16 New Journey - Getting Healthy, Real Weight Loss 11/30/2015

Ep 16 New Journey - Getting Healthy, Real Weight Loss Moné joins Colette on this twist for a MixItUpChicas show. Getting a jumpstart on our “new years resolutions.” Hopefully its more than just that, and we'd like our podcast to help hold us to it! So, join in! /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3984323

Podcasting Builds Community 11/28/2015

Podcasting Builds Community In this short clip, Colette joins with community podcasters to promote why podcasting is awesome and what it means to us! Check out this Libsyn promotion. If we can do it, so can you! /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3981678

Episode 15 The Great Costume and Fall Fun 10/28/2015

Episode 15 The Great Costume and Fall Fun Fall is in full swing and Colette and Somanette are talking latest activities and starting traditions. From pumpkin picking, a daddy-daughter “first” date, to contemplating fall decorations?! NOT!! Who are we kidding??? /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3894079

Ep 14 Dating, Catfish, Moné In The House! 10/20/2015

Ep 14 Dating, Catfish, Moné In The House! Who needs a mental day to set up a profile page??? Uh…Moné, apparently. On this episode the chicas take a left turn from mommy talk while Somanette’s out sick. Colette sits down with Moné and goes back down memory lane of before married with child life! Yes, the woes of online dating and WHY isn’t Moné jumping in on it?? Listen in to hear Moné and all her skepticisms and ambivalence to put herself out there because apparently, everyone is being “Catfish(ed);” yet a new show Colette was not hip to. Tune in at 37:21 for questions and calls to action for our listeners to help Moné out. /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3874713

Episode 13 She's Baaackkkk!! 10/12/2015

Episode 13 She's Baaackkkk!! Yes Somanette’s backkkkk! Or is it Somanette’s Back?!?!?!? Either way, the chicas, Colette and Somanette have back to school on their minds, specifically kindergarten. And it’s not your mother’s kindergarten anymore. Nowadays, five year olds are given language arts pre-assessments. Can they identify uppercase and lowercase letters, give rhyming words, and explain concepts of print? What happened to learning to share, taking turns, napping, playing and being five year olds? What’s happening to education in America? We may not have the answer to that question but we do have A plus news and tips to share regarding co-sleeping transitions. Listen and find out! /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3855801

Episode 12 Bonus: #goPINKandBLUE 09/30/2015

Episode 12 Bonus: #goPINKandBLUE This is a bonus episode I, Colette, decided to record on my own. In honor of those who have experienced pregnancy and infant losses, I share a piece of me. For those on an infertility journey: offers a network of support. /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3831278

Episode 11 Pope Culture? 09/29/2015

Episode 11 Pope Culture? Actually, more like “Pop" culture. Haha. On today’s show, Colette is definitely mixing it up when she is joined by her little sis, Moné. What might we possibly talk about? Well, some of the latest pop culture news from the Pope (and Beyoncé, of course) to the “N” word from Black-ish. Moné also enlightens us with her knowledge of other popular shows, Once Upon a Time and Orange Is the New Black, so sit back and enjoy the ride and don’t forget to email us your questions, comments, and LOVE (click the link just below)! Oh, and now we know, Steve McQueen directed 12 Years A Slave! /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3828091

Episode 10 Meet Ola 09/21/2015

Episode 10 Meet Ola /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3811692

Episode 9 Toddler Transitions with Jillian 09/12/2015

Episode 9 Toddler Transitions with Jillian /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3795166

Episode 8 Cooking and Meal Planning 09/07/2015

Episode 8 Cooking and Meal Planning /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3783539

Update and What's Coming 09/01/2015

Update and What's Coming /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3770937

Episode 7 Birthdays and Sickness 08/30/2015

Episode 7 Birthdays and Sickness The chicas, Colette and Somanette, have a lot on their minds. Today’s episode begins with the pressures of birthday parties and the birthday party circuit. How can we stop the birthday madness?! Do we even want it to stop? While we’re at it, how can we stop the madness at the pediatrician’s office? We reminisce about sicknesses. Yup, we’ve turned into our moms…with “remember back in the day when chicken pox was welcomed?” Finally, we tackle the love/hate relationship with social media. To post, share, tweet or not? Listen and find out. /episode/index/show/miuchicas/id/3767783