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By EfabulousHB aka #MommyFab

MOTHERHOOD. FABULOUSLY IMPERFECT. THIS IS THE #MOMMYFAB [PROJECT]. I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR OF LIFE. I USE MY THOUGHTS AND SENTIMENTS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND HELP THEM EMBRACE THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS AS THEY COME. ORIGINALLY FROM CHICAGO, TRAVEL CITIZEN OF THE WORLD, DIVORCED MOM OF ONE FABULOUS PROCREATE, JACK OF ALL TYPES OF TRADES AND MASTER OF DRINKING WINE. I TRY MY BEST TO ALWAYS LEAD WITH KINDNESS. Issues: SARCOIDOSIS, evaluating Black American life, Motherhood, feeling like I am no longer going to set my career on fire, & bad poetry.
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48. DON’T LET YOUR HEART WAKE UP…

Efab? Who you talking to?Mar 25, 2021

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48. DON’T LET YOUR HEART WAKE UP…
Mar 25, 202105:56
47. Adulthood is a hustle. It requires OVERTHINKING, at the very least.
Mar 17, 202105:56
46. BEING BLACK AMERICAN AND FEELING BEAUTIFUL
Mar 10, 202106:44
My 48th Revolution around the sun. A Birthday Episode.
Mar 10, 202114:22
45. STOP TELLING FOLKS THEY DON'T HAVE NO HUSTLE, YOU SOUND LIKE A DONKEY.
Jan 09, 202107:02
44. THE RESTART

44. THE RESTART

My last podcast episode was on October 16, 2020. The last quarter of 2020, a part of me "tapped out".  I had enough creative energy for the #photoadaychallenge #cherisheveryday365 project on Instagram. ( You can visit me at https://www.instagram.com/efabuloushb/ ) I did not write much on my blog. I was suspended in air just navigating my way through health challenges, the pandemic, parenting, and I had some personal things I was mulling over. There were moments of absolute joy and happiness in that quarter. It wasn't all bad, but the motivation to talk to myself in a microphone was not there. Oooooh, but I'm back at it. I'd like to think what I'm saying is important. Perhaps it is not. Perhaps it is, just to me. I don't know, but I found my motivation - FOR NOW. Don't know how long this creative or creating streak will last. Let's pray that it does.   As always follow me online at EfabulousHB.com or on FB / Twitter / IG --> @EfabulousHB  ---> PS, I use colorful language allllllllll the time. Soz.

Jan 09, 202103:25
43. WHEN YOU CAN NO LONGER RUN (EDIT)

43. WHEN YOU CAN NO LONGER RUN (EDIT)

So now, in 2020, year of the Murder Hornets and COVID19, I am faced with a huge health challenge. And all I want to do is RUN AWAY. I want to scoop up my kid, my dogs, pack some shit and run. As a Black American Woman, there is NO WHERE ON THIS EARTH TO RUN TO WHERE I COULD POSSIBLY BE SAFE. Read my related blog post to this podcast episode here:  https://efabuloushb.wordpress.com/2020/10/05/when-you-can-no-longer-run --> Follow me online at EfabulousHB.com or on FB / Twitter / IG --> @EfabulousHB  ---> PS, I use colorful language allllllllll the time. Soz.
Oct 16, 202009:19
41. THIRTY YEARS AGO, I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL
Sep 07, 202008:38
40. I am in a fleeting moment of “MEH”.
Aug 20, 202006:11
39. THEY PULLED MY MOMMA OFF THE SCHOOL BUS TO PICK COTTON.
Aug 17, 202011:41
38. Creative Blocks and Quarantine. My brain is fried!!!

38. Creative Blocks and Quarantine. My brain is fried!!!

For the last half of the year, I’ve experienced a huge CREATIVE BLOCK. I’ve also questioned what I’m doing in the blogger-space. At this time I find it arduous to get lucrative opportunities as a Black Mom Blogger. Perhaps it is because I’m not one of the social archetypes set aside to limit the humanity of Black women. In this episode, I'm musing about why I have creative block. However, you can also read about on my blog:  https://efabuloushb.wordpress.com/2019/12/11/creative-block-and-being-a-black-mom-blogger/ --- Let's pray that I get my mojo back. Right now in this quarantine. It inconsistently ebbs and flows.  Follow me online at EfabulousHB.com or on FB / Twitter / IG --> @EfabulousHB  ---> PS, I use colorful language allllllllll the time. Soz. 

Aug 14, 202017:20
37. Why y'all send us these English Muffins?

37. Why y'all send us these English Muffins?

Growing up with food boxes in the 80s, I was subjected to a vast amount of Thomas' English Muffins. I loathe them. I do.
Jul 06, 202003:20
36. I'm Back At It....

36. I'm Back At It....

I have been paralyzed by the pandemic, stress and Black American suffering. It had a serious creative block. ...but I am slowly bouncing back.
Jul 06, 202001:43
35. Black Parenting whilst 3/5th of an American

35. Black Parenting whilst 3/5th of an American

I am continuing my discussion about what it means to be a working class, Black American parent in a country that still treats you like 3/5th of a person. This podcast is in conjunction with my blog post titled "Every time..." over at www.EfabulousHB.com. For those Black parents out there, if this resonates with you, please send me your feedback at Efab@Efabuloushb.com ---> thanks for listening.
Jun 07, 202012:25
34. #podcastblackout

34. #podcastblackout

#podcastblackout
May 30, 202003:35
33. A discourse to dismantle racism must include HISTORICAL data and facts
May 10, 202011:18
32. Mother's Day 2020

32. Mother's Day 2020

I dedicate this short episode to my Momma. I miss her. I didn't fully appreciate her resilience, moxie, empathy, and love until I became a Mother.

#MothersDay2020
May 10, 202003:40
31. Soul crushing stress of being a Single Black Mother during the era of COVID-19
Apr 24, 202008:50
30. COVID19 and the Black Community

30. COVID19 and the Black Community

This is me, briefly, talking through my feelings about how COVID19 has spread through my hometown of #Chicago. This is not a game. Stop playing and stay yo' ass in the house. #SocialDistancing is the new cool.
Apr 10, 202006:06
29. LET US PLAN TO COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF COVID-19 BETTER HUMAN BEINGS
Mar 31, 202009:39
28. I have everything I prayed for, it just came at different times.
Mar 28, 202012:04
27. Quarantine and Quagmires.
Mar 22, 202015:34
26. All BLACK Everything

26. All BLACK Everything

Happy Black American History Month 2020!!! Today's episode I briefly discuss Black American History Month, Black Celebrity versus Black Reality, and my favorite (not) the erasure of middle-aged Black American women. See... All BLACK Everything. For more musings make sure you tip over to my blog at www.EfabulousHB.com. Or visit me on IG, I do a lot of small time musing on that platform. --> www.instagram.com/Efabuloushb
Feb 19, 202021:41
25. Slow Motion with your Chronic Illness

25. Slow Motion with your Chronic Illness

I had so many things to do. So many things to get done. #Sarcoidosis basically put the kabash on any plans I had this week. This is the first time I didn't feel guilty about listening to my body. I rested. I took it slow. My Xmas decorations are up. This is life with a chronic illness, chronic fatigue, stress and being alone. It's all on me and sometimes I just cannot do it all.
Jan 12, 202009:08
24. Long In The Tooth

24. Long In The Tooth

Per the Oxford dictionary online "Long In The Tooth" means "rather old". I am 46 and I guess I am rather old. Yet, I still have a lot of life left in me, especially now that I realize how life and time fleeting. --> Visit efabuloushb.com for my random musings --> Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram --> @Efabuloushb0--> Visit efabuloushb.com for my random musings --> Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram --> @Efabuloushb
Jan 05, 202016:01
23. No New Me, New Decade

23. No New Me, New Decade

It is 2020. It is an entirely new decade. You are the same person, just strive to do better. The resolutions thingy is "old hat"!!!!
Jan 05, 202006:30
22. Dear Khloe... a great chat with St. Clair Detrick-Jules
Nov 15, 201935:31
21. Who told you that Co-Parenting was easy? They Lied.
Nov 14, 201909:05
20. Social Anxiety on TILT - and that's okay.
Nov 14, 201920:34
19. Ramen really makes me happy ( Part Deux )

19. Ramen really makes me happy ( Part Deux )

I love Ramen! I don't know how many times I should say it. Now, I also realize my last episode about ramen -- the sound quality was horrible. Thus being a person who is a bit of a perfectionist, I re-recorded the episode. Capiche!!! 🍜🍜🍜

Now let me tell you about the amazing places I had ramen. #DroppingLinks

Now, I've even tried to up my game and I am going to venture out and try and make homemade ramen in my InstantPot.  Here's the recipe I found:  https://rasamalaysia.com/instant-pot-ramen/

Okay, that's it. Thanks for listen. Raise your chopsticks up for me. Go get you some ramen!

#Ramen #MommyFab #Noodles #JapaneseFood #Food #ComfortFood


Nov 14, 201910:17
18. Ramen Makes Me Happy

18. Ramen Makes Me Happy

This is my audio homage to eating a good bowl of ramen. I literally had some amazing ramen at Tamashi Ramen & Sushi off Silver road in Houston, Texas. Then I go on to praise the staff at Agu Ramen off Washington & I-10. Last, but never least shout out to Ramen-tatsuya in Midtown. A culinary and social experience to say the least. 🍜🍜🍜
Nov 06, 201902:56
17. Life isn't coming up roses and that's okay. That's life.

17. Life isn't coming up roses and that's okay. That's life.

 I suffer from depression. I have multiple triggers. As of lately all my triggers seem to stem from managing my single motherhood while managing my Sarcoidosis in tandem. So this is a topic that I plan to revisit often. Sorry, not sorry. It’s my life, I refuse to apologize for it. Read the blog post that accompanies this episode at https://efabuloushb.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/fightingoffthesadness/  ➡ #MommyFab #Sarcoidosis #SingleMotherhood

Oct 06, 201919:30
16. It's September, yaaaaay!!!
Sep 01, 201912:19
15. I don't have anything figured out...
Jul 28, 201911:11
14. I don't have Sarcoidosis in my eye.
Jul 15, 201909:08
13. And then was just me
Jun 26, 201917:49
12. Rest in power, Mr. Bourdain.

12. Rest in power, Mr. Bourdain.

This is just a quick shout out to a personal hero of mine, Anthony Bourdain. #BourdainDay2019 has really moved me. I took this loss so personally. I just wanted to share my thoughts. Rest In Power, Tony.
Jun 26, 201902:20
11. April is #Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

11. April is #Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas, tiny clumps of inflammatory cells, in one or more organs of the body. When the immune system goes into overdrive and too many of these clumps form, they can interfere with an organ’s structure and function. When left unchecked, chronic inflammation can lead to fibrosis, which is permanent thickening or scarring of organ tissue. >>> This disorder can affect almost any organ in the body, including the heart, skin, liver, kidneys, brain, sinuses, eyes, muscles, bones, and other areas. Sarcoidosis most commonly targets the lungs and the lymph nodes, which are an important part of the immune system. When it affects the lungs, it is called pulmonary sarcoidosis. Ninety percent or more of people diagnosed with the disease have lung involvement. >>> Support the effort to KICK IN TO STOP SARCOIDOSIS... visit: bit.ly/eycmteamkiss >>>#SarcoidosisWarrior #SarcWarrior #KickInToStopSarcoidoais
Apr 02, 201906:26
10. Make Space for YOU!!!

10. Make Space for YOU!!!

Latest blog post is here: https://efabuloushb.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/make-space-for-yourself-so-you-can-come-thru-for-you/ >>>> Summary >>>> We all hold space for bullshhh and dead things in our own way and I’m begging you – LET IT GO. Let it all go of all your dead weight and make space for YOU. Darling you are so worth it. You are so worth all the space your tender heart can hold because you love like no other and you are worthy of love.
Mar 28, 201909:19
9. Forgive me, today I said "um" a lot while sharing my thoughts.
Jan 08, 201916:58
8. 2019 - New Year Same Me, I'm a work in progress!

8. 2019 - New Year Same Me, I'm a work in progress!

Have you visited my new year post via my blog? No. You should. Go here: https://efabuloushb.wordpress.com/2019/01/05/newyearnewmebullcrap/ >> Anyway, happy 2019. Change is hard. Progress no matter how slow, is progress I say!  This is ramblings in the car, because um.... I'm a divorced, working, Single Mom who drives long distances. Enjoy! 
Jan 07, 201904:58
7. I do get outside. I go places in #Houston
Nov 29, 201819:55
6. I am still grateful.
Aug 11, 201812:22
5. #TuesdayThoughts

5. #TuesdayThoughts

These are the things I am thinking about this Tuesday, July 31, 2018. It me, just musing or rambling. #MommyFab
Aug 01, 201822:46
4. Keep It Moving

4. Keep It Moving

It is okay to feel down and recharge your soul. However, don't ever give up and take yourself out the game. Life as a Black American can take such a heavy toll.
Jul 08, 201816:49
3. Sick pretty lady with Sarcoidosis.
Jun 21, 201817:03
2. So your girl went to #WrestleMania34
Apr 17, 201809:05
1. He has Risen... and basically so has this podcast.

1. He has Risen... and basically so has this podcast.

He has Risen... and basically so has this podcast for a second time. Bwwwwwwwah. I know tacky right. You'll live. I decided to revamp my podcast and move it to Anchor.FM. This episode is gonna tell you how it is all going to go down. Okay ---- Great chat!
Apr 01, 201821:53