Dear Fellow Black Single Mom
By Cassy J
Dear Fellow Black Single MomNov 29, 2022
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 40 - Starting Overnight Visits
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share about starting overnight visits with my son's father.
Did you hear? I'm on Youtube now, you can check out the Youtube channel and listen to the first Faith Fridays motivational video here => https://youtu.be/NCaj2Nj1uWM
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing from and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 39 - Firing My Therapist
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share about getting back into therapy and then firing my therapist.
Did you hear? I'm on Youtube now, you can check out the Youtube channel and listen to the first Faith Fridays motivational video here => https://youtu.be/NCaj2Nj1uWM
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing from and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 38 - Apartment Searching - Mini Testimony
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share how I was able to move out of my parent's home after moving back in for 2 and a half years. This is part 1 of my testimony of how God helped me move out and I hope it's encouraging to any other single mom who had to move in with someone just to keep a rough over your families head. I get it sis, but don't be discouraged, God has more for you!
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 37 - My Journey To Debt Freedom Part 3
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I continue sharing my journey to paying off more debt and accomplishing a huge milestone in paying off my debt.
Debt Management Program
https://credit.org/
*Not sponsored but wanted to share* :)
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 36 - Tips For Working From Home With A Toddler
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I my tips for working from home with a toddler. I know it's not easy but it is doable!
Below is more about the lactation services that Shenell R. Ford offers and how to reach her if you're interested :)
https://h2hbeatlw.com/
PhoneL: 413.285.3069
Email: heart2heartbeatlw@gmail.com
*I am not being compensated to share this just thought this was a helpful resource to share
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 35 - My Job Search Part 3
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I talk about getting a new job during the pandemic.
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 34 - The Pandemic
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share my experience of the pandemic and getting COVID-19.
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
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Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 33 - Turning 29 + Lessons Learned
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share how what I did to celebrate my 29th birthday and also what lessons I learned and took with me into this next chapter.
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
App mentioned in the pod:
Qapital: https://www.qapital.com/
*Not sponsored*
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
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Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 32 - Taking Myself Out On A Date and Not Losing Myself In Motherhood
Hello!
Welcome to another new episode for season 3! In this episode, I share how I took myself out on a date and talk about the struggle of not losing yourself in your identity as a mother.
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Some of my favorite songs from Sounds of Zomar
Trey McLaughlin (Cover) - "Better Is One Day"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkm5KnBxFvQ
Trey McLaughlin SOZ and Friends "Just Want You" Travis Green (Cover) feat. Laura Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3tmuZxlKts
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 31 - Rough Start To 2020 - Co-parenting Challenges
Hello!
Welcome to the new episode, first episode of season 3! In this episode, I share how my 2020 started off and co-parenting challenges
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
Enjoy listening to the stories and journeys of other fellow single moms like I do? Check out The Journey podcast by Jasmin Francis here => https://open.spotify.com/show/2WV8N55V5Co2tBcAvoc17I?si=3c74a45b40ba4d97
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 30 - Wrapping up 2019
Hello!
Welcome to the new episode, last episode of season 2! In this episode, I share my hopes and goals for 2020 and also my wins for 2019! :)
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
As always, I love hearing from you!
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
Enjoy listening to the stories and journeys of other fellow single moms like I do? Check out The Journey podcast by Jasmin Francis here => https://open.spotify.com/show/2WV8N55V5Co2tBcAvoc17I?si=3c74a45b40ba4d97
New Episodes on Mondays :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 29 - 14 months later...
Hey girl hey!
I'm baaaaaaaaccck!
I know it's been a minute - 14 months worth of minutes and in this episode I give an update about where I've been and what's been going on.
Thank you so much for continuing to listen to the podcast and check in, y'all are the best!
Moving forward new episodes will be dropped on Monday's :)
If you want to support the pod consider a monthly donation via this link here => https://anchor.fm/cassy-j/support
Follow me or DM me on Instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com, I enjoy hearing and connecting with you all!
Intro Song Title:
Chill Lofi Song
By: Virtuosound
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-song-8444/
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 28 - Friendships Changing Once You Become A Mom
In this episode I speak about how my friendships changed once I became a mom.
Thank you for tuning in!
Have any feedback, questions, comments? Check out the Insta @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 27 - Life Update: Where Have I Been?
Hello! I know I went MIA for a while but I'm back! :)
In this episode I explain what had happened...lol
As always thank you so much for tuning into the podcast and also for all of your support!
Follow me on Insta @dearfellowblacksingle mom
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 26 - My Journey To Debt Freedom Part 1
In this episode I speak about my journey to getting out of debt. I'm still on that journey but I share how I started that journey and what some of my financial goals are.
Budget Tracking Apps
Mint app
https://mint.intuit.com/
Pocket Guard
https://pocketguard.com/
Debt Payoff Apps
Meet Ally
https://www.meettally.com/get-started/?clickid=zdOU%3A1QAvxyLUBswUx0Mo37SUkB1ILXhRTL%3ARo0&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Dotdash&gps_adid=&idfa=&tracker_limit=250000&irgwc=1
Unbury Me
https://unbury.me/
Undebt.it
https://undebt.it/
Qoins
https://qoins.io/
New episodes every Thursday :)
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom on Insta
Or email me at dearfellowbalcksinglemom@gmail.com
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 25 - Dealing With Comparison
In this episode I speak about going to my high school reunion and dealing with comparison and insecurities.
Thank you for your support! :)
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom on insta and/or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 24 - Self-care:Learning To Take Care Of Me Too
In this weeks episode I focus on my journey of prioritizing my own self-care. As a single mom, it can be extra challenging but it is so necessary.
How do you prioritize your self-care? What does self-care mean to you?
Let me know via dearfellowblacksinglemom on Insta
or via email @ dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for tuning in :)
New episodes now drop every Thursday
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 23 - Overcoming My Anxiety
In this episode I speak about dealing with anxiety while co-parenting and how I eventually overcame my anxiety attacks
New episodes every Thursday
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Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Hey fellow Black single mom, if you have a testimonial that you'd like to share with other Black single moms, please send them my way! You never know whose life you could change with your story! :)
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 22 - My Job Search Journey Part 3
In this episode I speak about continuing my job search and how God came through for me at the very last moment.
New episodes every Tuesday
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Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 21 - Getting Help
In this episode I speak about reaching out for help during a financially difficult time for me. I also speak about not letting the stigma of the welfare queen keep me from getting me the help that I needed to make ends meet.
New episodes every Tuesday
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 20 - Co-parenting w/ My Toxic Ex Part 2
In this episode I speak about what it was like to co-parent with my son's father during the first year of his life. I focus on the challenges and struggles of co-parenting with a difficult co-parent.
New episodes every Tuesday
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 19 - Dating As A Black Single Mom Part 3
After a bit of a hiatus I am back! :)
In this episode I wrap up my first experience of dating as a single mom and speak about the lessons I learned.
New episodes every Monday
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Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 18 - Dating As A Black Single Mom Part 2
In this episode I speak about dating for the first the time since the end of my relationship with my son's father.
New episodes every Monday
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Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 17 - Dating As Black Single Mom Part 1
And I am back!
Sorry I've been gone for so long but I am back for another episode.
In this episode I speak about dating for the first the time since the end of my relationship with my son's father.
New episodes every Monday
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 16 - My Job Search Part 2
And I am back!
Welcome to season 2 of the Dear Fellow Black Single Mom podcast
Sorry I've been gone for so long but I am back for another episode.
In this episode I speak about resigning from my job and the highs and lows of my job search journey.
New episodes every Monday
Follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 15 - You Don't Have To Be Strong And You Can Be Angry
Happy New Year to you all!
Sorry I've been gone for so long but I am back for another episode before I go on another short break lol.
In this episode I speak about giving yourself permission not to be strong and also giving yourself permission to be angry as Black single moms.
New episodes coming back on Monday, January 25th.
Until then follow me @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 14 - Co-parenting W/ My Toxic and Abusive Ex During The Holidays
In this episode I speak about the challenges of co-parenting with my son's father during the holidays.
Also here is the link to buy tickets to my first ever event! Hope to see many of you there, it shall be a really good time :)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dear-fellow-black-single-mom-virtual-vision-board-gathering-tickets-124343451611
As always feel free to reach out via the instagram page @dearfellowblacksinglemom or via email @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 13 - My Job Search (Part 1)
In this episode I speak about looking for a remote job and finally getting a job offer that was later rescinded.
Also here is the link to buy tickets to my first ever event! Hope to see many of you there, it shall be a really good time :)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dear-fellow-black-single-mom-virtual-vision-board-gathering-tickets-124343451611
As always feel free to reach out via the instagram page @dearfellowblacksinglemom or via email @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 12 - My Testimony Part 2
In this episode I talk about the New Age movement and the ways in which I unknowingly participated in New Age practices. Below are the scriptures that I referenced in the intro:
Proverbs 29:18
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Also here is the link to buy tickets to my first ever event! Hope to see many of you there, it shall be a really good time :)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dear-fellow-black-single-mom-virtual-vision-board-gathering-tickets-124343451611
As always feel free to reach out via the instagram page @dearfellowblacksinglemom or via email @dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 11 - Making Changes In My Life + Sharing My Testimony
In this episode I talk about making internal and external changes in my life and also share a bit of my testimony! I hope that this episode can give you ideas on positive changes that you can make if you're feeling stuck or trying to move forward in life. In future episodes, I'll be sharing more action steps and changes that I took on my journey to heal and accomplish my goals.
Check out the instagram page @ dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me at dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
I'd love to hear from you and connect!
***New Episodes Drop Every Monday***
Thank you for the support! :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 10 - Dealing With Anxiety But Moving Forward
In this episode I talk about having anxiety attacks after my big fight with my son's father and taking steps to start healing and move forward with my life.
Check out the instagram page @ dearfellowblacksinglemom
Or email me at dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
I'd love to hear from you and connect!
***New Episodes Drop Every Monday***
Thank you for the support! :)
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 9 - Being In An Abusive And Toxic Relationship Part 2
In this episode I talk about my abusive and toxic relationship with my son's father and what escalation is.
If you are in an abusive relationship, whether it's emotional, verbal, and/or physical, there are resources out there! This doesn't have to be where your story stays.
You deserve so much more.
Visit the https://www.thehotline.org/ (there is also a chat box on the website) or call 1 800 - 799- SAFE (7233)
As always, thank you for listening to another episode and for all of the support.
I'd love to hear from you! dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com or instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 8 - Being In An Abusive And Toxic Relationship Part 1
In this episode I talk about my abusive and toxic relationship with my son's father and finally leaving him for the final time.
If you are in an abusive relationship, whether it's emotional, verbal, and/or physical, there are resources out there! This doesn't have to be where your story stays.
You deserve so much more.
Visit the https://www.thehotline.org/ (there is also a chat box on the website) or call 1 800 - 799- SAFE (7233)
As always, thank you for listening to another episode and for all of the support.
I'd love to hear from you! dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com or instagram @dearfellowblacksinglemom
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 7 - The Newborn Baby Stage
In this episode I talk about the early newborn days with my son and getting comfortable with taking care of my son.
New episodes drop every Monday @ 12:00 am EST
If you have questions or just want to say hi, check out my instagram page @dearfellowblacksinglemom or send me an email
@ dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you so much for tuning in and for all of the support!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 6 - Going Into Labor and Delivering My Son
In this episode I speak about finally going into labor and delivering my son.
Thank you for listening to my story! I hope this is helping a fellow Black single mom out there!
I'd love to hear from you so please feel free to shoot me an email @ dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Or check me out on Instagram @ dearfellowblacksinglemom
Thank you for your support!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 5 - Getting Back Together With My Son's Father
In this episode I talk about getting back together with my son's father and the final weeks of my pregnancy.
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Have a question or simply want to say hi? Send me an email @ dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
Thank you!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 4 - Moving Back In - Finally Getting To Prepare For My Son
In this episode I talk about moving back in with my parents and preparing for my sons arrival.
If you have any questions, comments or just want to say hi, please send me an email at dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
New episodes come out every Monday.
Thank you for listening!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 3 - Making A Hard Decision and Healing
In this episode I talk about a hard decision that I had to make while I was pregnant and the steps I took to start healing from my break up with my son's father.
If you have any questions, comments or just want to say hi, please send me an email at dearfellowblacksinglemom@gmail.com
New episodes come out every Monday.
Thank you for listening!
Dear Fellow Black Single Mom - Episode 2 - The Aftermath and Getting Back Together
In this episode I talk about what happened after I made the decision to go through with my pregnancy and getting back together with my son's father.