Dee's Hangout Suite

Hey Good People! I had the privilege to interview my friend and former co-worker about her journey into motherhood.  I am so thankful to call Layan a friend. She is an amazing person and a woman that I truly admire. Layan is the mother of five who resides in Philadelphia with her husband. She recently left her long-standing career in Early Education to be a full-time Stay At Home Mom. She spends a great deal of her day helping her children thrive while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing epidemic of systemic racism in our country. She hopes to raise unapologetic Black Men and Women who embrace their roots and become change-makers. As a mother of five, she is well aware of the role racism plays in the health care system, especially as it pertains to Black Women and their children's health and well-being. Find her on IG@naturallylayanCheck out her lifestyle blog at Lifestyle Blogger | Naturally Layan

Hey Good People! In this episode, my good friend Patrice and I have a conversation about her being pregnant during COVID-19. This particular episode was recorded in December, so some things in our world may have changed a little.  I am so thankful that Patrice shared her experience as a soon-to-be mommy at this time in our lives. I hope you enjoy it! Dee 

Hey Good People!******Trigger warning! This episode may contain sensitive matters regarding miscarriages.*****One of my main goals in this podcast is to highlight the importance of maternal health.  In this episode, Jennifer and I talk about the beautiful struggle of having extremely premature children. She shares with us her journey in getting pregnant with her miracle!If you or someone close to you have experienced early infant loss, I encourage you to tell your story and if you have not done so already, talk to a professional about the grieving processes of losing a child. Listed are some resources.Love Ya!DeeTaking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Loss | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu)Perinatal Palliative Care and Bereavement | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (chop.edu)- Beyond the Baby BluesPhilly Family Life (phillyfamilylifecounseling.com)Lankenau Medical Center | Locations | Main Line Health | Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaRefresh Counseling Services,LLC1319 N 52nd StreetSuite 100Philadelphia, PA 19131(610) 709-6489

Good People! I want to introduce you to my very first guest Danielle Kelly. Danielle is many things, a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, writer, and life coach; most importantly, she is a daughter of the King. Danielle and I have a special friendship. She has been my friend for almost fifteen years, and we have been through the fire!I enjoyed hearing her story about her journey into becoming a mother. I hope you do as well. In this episode, we talk about precancerous cells found before having her children. Feeling insecure about not being pregnant right after getting off birth control and how advocacy for your children begins in the womb. Grab your favorite beverage as you listen and enjoy this woman share her truth, You can find her podcast Unashamed and Free on Apple Podcast, Google, and Spotify. I hope you enjoy this first of many shared stories of women sharing their truth! Don't forget to like, comment, and share!