Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha
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Start to Finish Motherhood, a podcast for those thinking or already Single Mothers by Choice, just looking for practical advice for navigating life's relationships. When you decide to have children on your own, it doesn't mean that you're completely alone. Aisha is partnering with you every step of your journey.
Hosted by Aisha (former co-host of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice / Black Single Mothers by Choice podcast).
Hosted by Aisha (former co-host of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice / Black Single Mothers by Choice podcast).
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In this reflective closing episode of season four, Aisha shares her journey through personal challenges, including navigating a toxic work environment, prioritizing mental health, and embracing change. She discusses the importance of support systems, self-care, and taking time to find clarity in life decisions. Aisha emphasizes the significance of owning one's narrative and the freedom that comes with making intentional choices. As she looks forward to new adventures, she encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys with courage and authenticity.
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In this episode, Aisha recounts her transformative 24-day vacation with her two children. Sharing the logistics, cost analysis, and emotional highlights, she emphasizes the irreplaceable lifetime memories created despite a substantial expense of $8,000. The discussion touches on the importance of relaxation, the challenges of language barriers, and the need for child-friendly activities. While enjoying botanical gardens and parks, she also navigates instances of cultural insensitivity. Regine reflects on how such travel experiences, inherited from her father, are a valuable legacy she plans to pass on to her children.
Travel was arranged and coordinated in part by Lia Travels
Find out more about SMBC Resources here!
In this episode, Aisha shares insights and personal experiences on planning birthday parties, especially for kids. Highlighting the importance of simplicity, budgeting, and focusing on the child's enjoyment, she offers practical advice for parents navigating the challenges of birthday planning. The conversation includes age-specific tips, addresses common anxieties, and emphasizes the significance of personal touches over societal expectations. Aisha also underscores the importance of celebrating one's own birthday, modeling self-care and celebration for children.
Join Aisha in this super-sized and enlightening episode which delves into the vibrant lives of expat single mothers. Through an engaging panel discussion, they explore the unique challenges and joys of parenting abroad, from the decision to move for a fresh start to the day-to-day experiences that shape their new lives in Mexico. Our panelists, including Key, Johna, and Pam, share their heartfelt stories and practical advice on navigating life away from the U.S., touching on topics like racism, community building, and the pursuit of a peaceful, fulfilling life for their children. Tune in to be inspired by these brave women who took the leap into expat motherhood, seeking a better quality of life and a community outside the US.
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In this episode, the host reflects on how becoming a parent has changed her life and discusses the challenges and joys of incorporating travel with kids. She shares a story about a trip to Sri Lanka that included a 16-hour layover in London, allowing her to meet a virtual friend, Nadine, and their children in person for the first time. Nadine also shares insights on the Windrush generation and its impact on her family. This episode highlights the importance of seizing opportunities to build meaningful connections and explores the sense of community within the Melanated Single Mother by Choice group.
In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Dr. Natasha, also known as the Medical Tourism RN. We dive deep into important topics surrounding reproductive health, fertility options, and the growing trend of medical and fertility tourism. From understanding a basic fertility workup to navigating international healthcare systems, we cover a wide variety of topics that are crucial for women, especially those in the Single Mother by Choice (SMC) community. Whether you're considering IVF, looking for cost-effective healthcare options abroad, or just want to understand your reproductive health better, this episode is packed with valuable information. Don't miss out—tune in to empower yourself with knowledge and make informed decisions about your fertility journey!
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Reproductive Health: Navigating Wellness For Black Women to Prepare to Go Abroad
In this episode, host Aisha interviews Regine, the founder of SMBC Resources. Regine shares her journey as a solo mother by choice, including the personal and societal challenges she overcame. She discusses her motivation for creating SMBC Resources, a central hub offering a directory of experts, guides, scholarships, and tools for solo moms or women wanting to embark on a solo motherhood journey. Regine emphasizes the importance of dismantling stereotypes around single parenting and the need for supportive communities. The episode covers various aspects of the journey, from the importance of understanding one's resources to the joy and challenges of solo parenting.
Find out more about SMBC Resources here!
In this episode, Aisha shares practical advice for single mothers traveling with children through a detailed recount of her family's 24-day trip to Sri Lanka. The episode captures snippets of their journey, featuring real-time reactions from her kids, tips for making the most of travel experiences, and the significance of cultural immersion. Aisha reflects on the challenges and joys of international travel with kids, from navigating long flights to embracing local cuisines and traditions. Highlights include their adventures in Colombo, Kandy, and Wellagama Bay, interactions with locals, and unique experiences like safaris and tea plantation visits.
Travel was arranged and coordinated in part by Lia Travels
In this episode, we explore part two of building your Single Mother by Choice village. While part one focused on involving family members, here, we delve into expanding your support network within the global Single Mother by Choice community. You'll learn that connecting with just three to four like-minded single mothers by choice, who share your interests and may have kids of similar ages, can be invaluable. Aisha stresses the importance of relying on this community, especially when family support might not materialize as expected. She highlights how fellow single mothers by choice offer support at every stage of your journey, validate your unique family, and even help your children. Plus, stay tuned for tips on finding and connecting with your community in this vibrant space—it's a priceless resource!
In this episode, we explore the unexpected surprise one parent experiences when her 7 year old daughter starts talking about Teslas. We discuss how Tesla has become a topic of conversation on playgrounds and among children. We also learn that black children need to see more people driving electric cars, so we talk about one person’s efforts to make that happen in their own community. Finally, we are introduced to North Star, a geospatial intelligence platform that can help shape policies and practices related to pandemics, federal infrastructure plans, education investments and more.
We can also create environmental awareness within our homes, like through a garden where kids can learn about bees, insects, Monarch butterflies, and where food comes from. Lastly, North Star is an organization focused on using geographic data and geospatial intelligence for pandemic response, federal infrastructure plans, education investments, as well as ride-sharing apps like Uber.
They can visit us @gisnorthstar.org online. They can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
https://gisnorthstar.org/
Aisha engages in aa funny, insightful and heartfelt conversation with her guest, Kimberly, about the challenges and strategies of dating as a Single Mother by Choice (SMC). Kimberly shares her personal journey of becoming an SMC, her experiences with the resilience needed to balance motherhood and dating, and detailed strategies for dating successfully. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-care, maintaining a support network, advocating for oneself, and dating intelligently and safely while managing the unique challenges faced by single mothers. Listeners gain practical advice on everything from preparing for dates, utilizing online dating, to maintaining enthusiasm and energy in the dating process. The episode also explores the importance of dating oneself and keeping a positive self-image.
In this episode, Aisha and her guest, Jas (aka @blackexpatmom on IG), mom to a school age child who does summers abroad, discuss how to plan a summer sabbatical with children. Aisha has always loved traveling and is now ready to plan her first family sabbatical with her two daughters, who will be five and ten when they take the trip. Aisha shares how she joined Facebook groups to find accountability partners and is now excited to start planning her trip next summer. Jas shares her experience of taking sabbaticals with her daughter and how she has managed to travel for extended periods while working remotely. She explains how she strategically uses credit card hacking and point systems to reduce costs. They also discuss the first steps Aisha can take to plan her sabbatical, such as determining her budget and identifying travel destinations. Aisha plans to invite Jas back on future episodes to continue her travel planning. We hope you consider following Aisha and Jas as they plan an epic sabbatical.
View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uBuLCjrPcII
Jas can be found on Instagram and TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@blackexpatmom
https://instagram.com/blackexpatmom
In this episode, Aisha provides comprehensive tips for planning travel with children, like: including involving children in the planning process, maintaining flexibility, getting trip insurance, and preparing for unexpected challenges. Key advice includes managing itineraries, printing essential documentation, breaking down the trip into manageable parts, carefully packing carry-on luggage, and ensuring support from your local community. The video also emphasizes the importance of tailoring travel plans to accommodate children's needs while making the trip enjoyable for everyone. The tips are backed by personal anecdotes from a mother's 24-day international travel experience with her kids in Sri Lanka.
Travel was arranged and coordinated in part by Lia Travels
Join Aisha and her guest, Vero, in an enlightening and deeply personal conversation about breaking generational trauma, mother wounds, and the journey towards healing. Aisha opens up about her challenging childhood and how it shaped her, while Vero shares her insights on mindfulness, mother wounds, and the finite pool of worry. Together, they explore the powerful impact of relationships, both human and with nature, and discuss how confronting fears and nurturing the spirit can lead to profound growth. Tune in to be inspired by their stories and grounded advice, and don't miss Vero's top book recommendations for further reading. Follow Vero's work with the AfriTech Fellowship on LinkedIn!
Vero's book Recommendations (includes affiliate links):
Discovering the Inner Mother, by Bethany Webster
It Didn't Start with You, by Mark Wolynn
Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Taming the Tiger Within, by Thich Nhat Hanh
About the Mother Wound
A conversation with Aja Rutledge In this episode, host Aisha sits down with certified trauma recovery coach Aja Rutledge for a deeply insightful conversation on trauma's impact on parenting, particularly for Black women. They explore recognizing and healing from childhood traumas, the distinction between big T and little t traumas, and how generational trauma can be passed down. The episode also delves into practical strategies for self-regulation, understanding the body's responses to trauma, and fostering a supportive environment for children. Jenkins and Rutledge share personal stories and provide valuable advice for single mothers by choice navigating complex emotional landscapes.
Learn more about Aja and to check out her curated selection of books: The Healing Shelf - Trauma Informed Book Club
In this podcast episode, Aisha and Dawn discuss Dawn's life and career. Dawn is a chief scientist, keynote speaker, and author who became the first Black person to go to the deepest part of the ocean. Aisha and Dawn discuss the struggles of being the only Black person in their respective workplaces and the importance of diversity and representation. They also talk about the impact of Dawn's mother on her life and career, and how her mother's words of encouragement have stayed with her throughout her life. Additionally, they touch on Dawn's experiences growing up in Hawaii, her work as an ocean-going science technician, and her pursuit of a PhD at UC Santa Barbara, which led her to discover her passion for GIS. Overall, the podcast is a heartfelt conversation about the challenges of navigating academia and science as a person of color, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of supportive parenting.
To learn more about Dawn's Expedition:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/08a75d3687e749989840e7d236aab74d
Join Aisha as she partners with her longtime friend Priyamal, while they delve into the meticulous planning process, give tips on navigating international travel with kids, and share cultural insights about Sri Lanka. Learn about the local cuisine, must-visit spots, useful phrases in Sinhalese, and the journey from initial concept to enjoying the vibrant beaches and warm hospitality of Southeast Asia. Get ready for practical advice and a peek into an unforgettable travel experience!
In this episode, Aisha delves into the crucial concept of creating "margin" in our lives. She discusses how margin refers to making space for unexpected but predictable occurrences like flat tires, sick children, or personal health issues. Aisha shares her approach to balancing social commitments and self-care, especially as a single mother. She reflects on how stress can affect her and, in turn, her children, and offers insights into managing her mood and boundaries to alleviate stress. Aisha's candid and relatable discussion provides valuable tips for parents striving to create balance and margin in their lives, ensuring a healthier and more fulfilling parenting journey.
This is an updated article of the one that is mentioned in the episode: Busyness & The Lack of Margin in Our Lives - Appreciation at Work
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In this somber episode, Aisha delves into the challenges of navigating uncertain times, drawing historical parallels to emphasize current societal shifts. Aimed at single mothers by choice, the episode discusses the impact of election results, the turbulence in the tech industry, and the complex emotional landscape many are experiencing. The host offers practical strategies for coping, such as finding community, setting priorities, managing resources, and maintaining mental and physical well-being. Emphasis is placed on community care, resilience, and taking control over what one can, while acknowledging the valid fears and uncertainties that prevail.
In this, the season 4 premier episode, Aisha Jenkins shares her journey and experiences since September. She discusses the challenges and rewards of parenting two children, her personal growth following the end of a toxic work situation, and her steps towards healing including talk therapy and setting boundaries. She also touches on memorable moments, such as a life-changing trip to Sri Lanka, and her decision to return to teaching. Aisha updates listeners on her daughters' developments, the state of the Melanated Single Mothers by Choice community, and the exploration of new living and schooling options. The episode is a heartfelt reflection on the difficulties and triumphs of single motherhood, personal growth, and the importance of self-care.
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