Breanne Thomas

We can't say too much because it is that time of the year.  Just listen and make sure that your children are not around.

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Black American's can't end Systematic Racism in the country without the help of those in power.  Bita Haidarian Nossa is one person who understand that she must do her part to help dismantle systems of oppression and race based prejudice.  To do this Bita is speaking out and inviting others in her neighborhood to join together to discuss race.  Bita's actions may seem small, but potential for change is vast.

The Corona Virus, or COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, but in spite of it all we have managed to carry on.  Last week we spoke with three moms about how they are their families are coping with sudden change.

Courtney a wife and mom of four children  was in the midst of a home remodel.

Sheila a wife and mom to two preteens lives in an apartment in NYC and lacks a private backyard to escape the four walls.

Danielle a single, newly engaged mom is forced to plan her wedding from home.

We apologize for the sound quality, but Breanne and I are displaced from our "studios' and this time I actually recorded traveling on the expressway.  

Pia and Breanne have been at home for almost 8 weeks now, and life is anything but dull.  Pia and Breanne speculate about the changes that are on the horizon following COVID Quarantine 2020.

OK Mommy what’s for dinner?  Did you panic shop for isolation and now have random foods you have no idea what to do with? Are you looking for smart ways to meal plan and about how to shop for you family during isolation? Well Tracey has the answers for you!!! Tracey Ledoux, is an Assistant Professor in the Health and Human Performance Department at the University of Houston. Tracey's research interests include body intake, obesity, and eating habits. Currently Tracey is conducting research to identify effective means of support for low-income families as they implement changes to their diet and physical fitness regime. This award winning professor sat down with us to discuss her latest research in addition to helping children develop healthy eating habits.

“I started thinking about exercise as an investment in myself instead of a chore, and I started focusing on the example I wanted to set for my girls.”  –Michelle Obama  These are the words that inspire today’s guest Stacy Moore. Stacy is a project manager in healthcare consulting and a part time group fitness instructor. She teaches Zumba, Body Pump, and Cycle at Lifetime fitness and the YMCA. In this interview Stacy wants us to focus on a new beginning. Everything is new right now and so is our workout experience.  As we re adapt to social isolation we must include working out in our plan. If you need some ideas on how to make this will look while you are working full time and tacking care of a family you must listen to this interview. Now lets get moving.

Are you pregnant and scheduled to give birth during COVID-19?  Have you updated your Birth plan?  Do you plan to have a Doula present?  Will your state allow the father access to the Hospital while you are admitted?  Having a baby is stressful enough, but with the addition of so many unknown factors during these tenuous times, new mothers need more support, not less.  Pia and Breanne welcome Jessica Gonzales back to talk about delivering during a pandemic.

If you have been thrown into the home school/distant learning world like Pia and I, due to social distancing, this is the podcast for you! Listen as Pia and I talk to veteran home homeschooler Hanya Sustache! Hanya will give you tips on how to organize your day, motivate your learners, manage multiple learns and inspire you to put your own magic into your homeschool space and not compare yourself to parents. Join us and be inspired!

After being a single mom for so many years, has Ebony finally found the man of her dreams?

Welcome back to Part II of our IV part interview with Ebony Goudeau.  When we paused the conversation. Ebony was Houston, TX bound to to live with her father.  I am going to stop typing now, because nothing that I have to say is as interesting as this conversation you are about to hear.

moved away from home soon after high school graduation (check)

became a single mom (check)

worked as a model (check)

escaped an abusive relationship (check)

returned to the abusive relationship (check)

left the abusive relationship (check)

connected with her absentee father (check)

experienced colorism within her own family (check)

Honestly, what more can I say.  You just need to listen.  Ebony's story has more twists and turns than Lifetime Drama.

Intro and Exit Music: City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod.

The last weekend before Christmas, forget the crowded malls and online shopping.  SHOP LOCAL! Recently we talked to Alison of Noted. a paper goods and stationary store in the Heights who shared with us the details of her business, and the joys of shopping local and the benefits to our community.

Intro and Exit Music: City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod.

Houston moms, ff you don’t want your kids too look like everyone else we have the store for you. If you want to give back to your neighborhood and local schools while shopping for kids clothes we have the store for you. If you want to take your online business to a brick and motor store we have the interview for you. Today we talk to the owner of Threadfare, the sweetest children’s clothing boutique in the Oak Forest area.

Into and Exit Music: City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod.

Pia and Breanne have Christmas on the brain!  From Shopping local to finding an angel for the creche, these two have so many plans for the holidays.  Join them and find out what is on the horizon.

Dr. Jessica Zweiner, a Houston area Endocrinologist sat down with Breanne and I to share her work with us.  In addition to treating typical Endocrine related conditions, Dr. Zweiner specializes in Transgender Medicine.   If you have ever wondered about Endocrinology and Transgender Medicine, then this is the episode for you!

Into and Exit Music: City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod.

Pia and Breanne are back after a long summer.  The children have returned to school, and new things are on the horizon.

Into and Exit Music: City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod.

Pia and Breanne fill in for Gordon Anderson on his weekly talk show, Black on Both Sides, on KPFT 90.1 in Houston, TX.  In keeping with the format of Black on Both Sides, Pia and Breanne share how they navigate majority white spaces as Black women.  Listen as they discuss ways to help black women empower themselves before giving birth, building a village and selecting day cares and schools.