Black Mom Diaries

As a facilitator, educator, and Period of Empowerment™ Guide, Dr. Carmen McNeil dismantles the miseducation of menstruation one family at a time. Affectionately known as the Magical Menstruation Maven, Dr. Carmen uses her effective listening skills and empathy to help girls and women reap the powerful benefits of synching their lifestyle with their menstrual cycle.  With her Ph.D. in Psychology and expertise in mental wellness and social behavior, she pours her 20+ years of teaching and training into her signature workshops including: Power to the Period, Rock with Your Menstrual Rhythm, and Demystifying Menstruation for Dads. Dr. Carmen, a professor of psychology and graduate of the California Black Women’s Health Project Advocacy Training Program, has been a featured speaker for conferences, womenʼs organizations, and educational institutions.  Her vision is to create a global community of girls, teens, and women who are flowing forward, claiming their voice, and moving through the world with their heads held high.  Dr. Carmen is praised most for her unique ability to put people at ease so they can relax enough to receive the support they need.

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning associate professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. She is the host of F*ck the System: A Sexual Liberation Podcast and How to Love a Human, a liberation podcast that asks people with multiple marginalized identities what the world would be like if it loved them. She has published over 50 research articles and has been featured in the Huffington Post, the APA Monitor, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Blavity, Cosmopolitan, and the New York Times. Connect with her on social media

Dr. April Walker is a licensed Psychotherapist in Georgia, Florida, and Texas with over 15 years of experience working with children and adults in a variety of behavioral health settings to include non-profit organizations, group homes, therapeutic foster care agencies and public and charter schools. With a background that consists of working as a behavioral specialist, case manager, school and clinical counselor, Dr. April has played an integral role in mentorship, client advocacy and outreach.  Spending her entire professional career under the mental health umbrella, Dr. April’s focus has been centered around collaboratively working with individuals in their efforts to build and maintain positive mental health and wellness.

Hailing from Pensacola, FL; Dr. April is a married mother of 2, currently living in the Atlanta, GA area. The wife of a retired Navy sailor, Dr. April moved across various states and had the opportunity to obtain several degrees from Bethune-Cookman University, Norfolk State University and Capella University, where she earned her PhD. She is also a respected member of several organizations to include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and professional counseling organizations.

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A powerhouse speaker and facilitator, Christina Garrett is a productivity and parenting coach for busy moms with audacious goals who crave a healthier work/life + rest balance. Her journey as a community leader, pastor’s wife and homeschooling mom of 5 allows her to equip her audience with practical time management and self-care strategies that lead to growth without overwhelm, burnout and frustration. Her delivery is packed with humor, real life examples and x-ray vision into the challenges of ambitious leaders who are also nurturing families. 

Featured in Forbes, Essence Magazine, Fox News, Red Table Talk and more, Christina speaks internationally about strategic planning and the art of delegation. She also leads an online community of thousands of women who are creating healthier work/life integration and balancing their families with finesse. In her space time, Christina is training for a 10k race, and telling kids to quiet down.

Trigger Warning: This episode does contain conversations about abuse and domestic violence. Listen at your own risk.

Shermonicia Slaughter is a woman of God and a mother of three beautiful children. She has an MBA in Criminal Justice and is an 11 year survivor of domestic violence. She is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, and she founded the My Journey Within podcast as well as a non profit called Help Me, Help You, to assist survivors of domestic abuse.

Furthermore, as an overcomer of depression and suicide, Shermonicia chose to specialize in mental health. Her motto is Love yourself enough so that when love shows up, it won't be a stranger to you!

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Instagram: Melaninmonroe36

Twitter: My_Journey_With3

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about abuse and DV. Please listen at your own risk. Shermonicia Slaughter is a woman of God and a mother of three beautiful children. She has an MBA in Criminal Justice and is an 11 year survivor of domestic violence. She is an advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, and she founded the My Journey Within podcast as well as a non profit called Help Me, Help You, to assist survivors of domestic abuse. Furthermore, as an overcomer of depression and suicide, Shermonicia chose to specialize in mental health. 

Her motto is, Love yourself enough so that when love shows up, it won't be a stranger to you!" 

Facebook: Shermonicia Slaughter 

Instagram: Melaninmonroe36 

Twitter: My_Journey_With3 

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On this bonus episode of the Black Mom Diaries, we are discussing sacrifices of motherhood. We are excited that an audience member, Janine, is joining the conversation on this episode. We would love for you to join this conversation also. Hit us up on social media and let us know what you think. Does motherhood equal sacrifice? What's the biggest sacrifice you've ever made for your children? Can Moms have it all without sacrificing any big dreams or goals? 

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What does community mean to you? Is it necessary? Is it worth working for even though community is challenging and messy? Author, community builder, teacher and traveler, Regina Murden joins us on this bonus episode of the Black Mom Diaries to discuss.

Regina Murden is an educator, inspired Bible teacher, and writer. Her purpose is to encourage women to experience the joy of a fulfilled life. She knows this can only come from a close relationship with God. Because of her involvement in discipleship, she founded the Responsive Soul. This organization is primarily for women who are willing to become aware of their accountability to God.

She currently resides in Memphis, TN. She takes long walks, love horseback riding, and enjoy traveling.

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Some of the matters discussed in this podcast episode may be distressing. Please listen with caution.

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What do you do when it’s one bad thing after another? On this episode of Black Mom Diaries, Patricia and Latanya chat it up with self-leadership coach Jacynta (jah-cent-ah) Brewton.

Amid the backdrop of her traumatic true story of grief and loss, Jacynta helps people lead themselves to success in their personal and professional lives.

Jacynta earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology, master’s degree in leadership, and lean six sigma green belt certification in performance improvement. She is a mom, wife, and working professional who enjoys finding new ways to avoid all those pesky carbs and spend quality time with loved ones, which includes herself.

Evette Davis is a single mom of 3 and a native of Washington, DC where she raised her kids and led them from K-12 public schools to our nation’s top universities.

In 2019 after a long corporate career, she was laid off and was repeatedly turned down by the job market.  Turning her lemons into lemonade, she fulfilled a dream of becoming an author.

She authored “The Adventures of Sunny” book series and has also written and published multiple other children’s books. She is a parenting expert and is a huge advocate of early learning and childhood education.

Today she will be sharing about her parenting choices and some of her expert parenting tips.

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Amber Rowe is a professional development coach with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. She has an impressive career which includes freelance nail artistry for celebrities at concerts, photo-shoots, and private events.

Amber is also a published author and has been interviewed on numerous media platforms including TV and Radio. Mrs. Rowe has been featured in commercials and local performing arts as a result of being a semifinalist in 2011 for the CW Austin Star talent search.

In her mission to level up and preserve the integrity and future of the beauty industry, Amber realized how important professional development training was vs protocols. She landed her first contract with a multi million dollar spa chain and continues to assist spas and salons with employee development to ensure beauty professionals are "consciously" serving consumers with safe care.

Amber’s passion for serving others has also expanded into the non-profit realm; with her husband Isaac, they have been featured on FOX News and The Washington Post and founded The Man in Me and The Women in Me

both dynamic outreach programs which serve families in the Central Texas Region. Additionally, Amber is a motivational speaker who enjoys encouraging beauty professionals, empowering women's groups, and working with youth to address the pressures leading to teen violence. Amber resides in Austin, where she enjoys life with her husband and two little ones.

April is a wife, mom of three boys which includes her dog. She is a truth seeker who takes a holistic

approach to healing the body and soul mostly through meditation, whole foods, and essential oils. Her

naturopathic journey began when her oldest son was diagnosed with asthma and a host different

medications were being prescribed by the doctors. An ER visit changed their lives and the shift began to

a natural, organic path to health and wellness.

Find her on social media:

Twitter: @MsAprilDanielle

Instagram: msaprildanielle

Website: MsAprilDanielle.com

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Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1944, Joyce now resides in Arcadia, California.  She started her career in 1962 as a stenographer. Joyce and her husband were married on June 3, 1967. They have been together for more than 63 years--since they were both 13 years old. They have two grown sons, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Joyce is the author of 10 books, and she is also a professional proofreader. Her mission statement is: "I write books that inspire people on their journey to make the world a better place."

Her books are available at GoodShortBooks.com and Amazon.com.

Tomeika graduated top of her class in high school and college. With an M.P.A. from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, she works tirelessly with her Sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Tomeika, a Jane of all trades. Currently heading the Counterfeit department at Amazon Corporate in Seattle WA and Costa Rica, Tomeika is a warrior who believes proper preparation prevents poor performance. She’s an esteemed published author of urban fiction and now taking over as owner and CEO of the re-launch of Manetane Beauty LLC which is a company originally created by her late grandmother Josephine Bowman.

www.manetanebeauty.com

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Jacquelyn McDaniel Vasquez visits to discuss what it means to love on purpose.

Jacquelyn McDaniel Vasquez is a soul aligned success coach, author, NLP practitioner, hypnosis practitioner, and transformational speaker. Her super power is finding passion and helping people turn it into a profitable business. She has two beautiful babes 6, and 16. They push her to always go after her dreams, therefore she strives to help other moms do the same.

We are back and so excited to be with you once again for season three. This time around we are doing it different by adding several guests to the mix. Each one brings something extra special to the table. We look forward to sharing this season with you and hope you enjoy every single episode.

Season 2 of the Black Mom Diaries has been much like 2020. There have been unexpected happenings, disappointments, and many challenges. One thing that continues to bring joy is the ability to chomp it up with friends, even though it looks a little different. In this episode, we chomp it up about a few different topics. Listen in for more.     

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Financial Literacy is extremely valuable information worth sharing with our children. Unfortunately, most people do not take the time to educate their children on this topic. In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial literacy and leaving our children in a way that they will be able to go further than us, faster than us. 

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