Blood, Sweat and Breastmilk

We celebrate our one year podcast anniversary with the return of our very first guest, Dr. Maria Wright, after the birth of her first child.  Maria shares her experiences as a new mama --  from a C-s…

This episode features Jessica Rena of Mamas In Color talking about her water birth experience at home, and how she'd do it all over again.

In this episode, I invited friend and fellow mom to 3 sons, Askia Taylor, to talk about the loss of Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in "Black Panther", during an already turbulent time. The…

Enough is enough. In the aftermath of George Floyd's tragic death, our community is yet again devastated by another senseless loss.  Only now, the public-at-large is paying attention. We ask the ques…

This episode features Jennie Lopez Ibanez, expectant first-time mom navigating her final weeks of pregnancy during the Coronavirus outbreak. She discusses advocating for a healthy home life, social d…

This episode features my daughter, Phaedra, as she discusses the recent shut down of her college due to the coronavirus pandemic. We talk about the effects of being uprooted, transitioning back home,…

This episode features Stevie Merino, doula, passionate educator and co-founder of the Long Beach Doula of Color Training & Birth Workers of Color Collective as she takes us through the process of pla…

This episode features Keya Nkonoki of Moms at OM Pregnancy Studio in Los Angeles as she discusses working with underserved teens, savasana and the benefits of pre and post-natal yoga practices.

This episode features Cinnamon Buckley of Imani Doula Services as she shares her passion in her work as a doula.

This episode features Dr. Maria Wright, educator and soon-to-be new mama, as we discuss her pregnancy and journey into Motherhood. 

Welcome to Blood, Sweat and Breastmilk!  Our official launch episode.