Motherhood in Black & White

What's the cure for the summertime blues that affected many of us last summer? This week, we talk about plans for summer 2021 - the camps, the vacations, and the workload!  We share some of our memor…

Our Gemini twin co-hosts, Kaanji and Tara, invited you to join their Birthday Extravaganza this week.  Join this fun-filled episode as they talk about how they celebrate their birthdays, birthday cel…

This week, Kaanji and Tara discuss The Sandwich Generation, a term used to describe women who are both raising young children and taking on the additional responsibilities of caring for their aging p…

As May in Mental Health Awareness Month, Tara and Kaanji discuss the importance of having open conversations about mental health and getting the help you need.  They talk about their own mental healt…

Tara and Kaanji discuss whether Mother's Day should be an official holiday or whether it's time to cancel this century-old celebration. They talk about the contradicting origin tale and reflect on th…

Kaanji and Tara discuss why work life balance doesn't exist and how they handle being working mothers.  They share the stress of being pulled in many different directions and how they keep their prio…

On this poignant episode, Kaanji and Tara share their initial reactions and thoughts on George Floyd's murder and the guilty verdict handed down against his killer.  Their conversation centers on how…

How can we raise our kids to be as strong as possible while shielding them from the harsh realities of a (sometimes) cruel and unequal society? In this episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss how their chil…

What's it like to raise a Muslim child in American society? This week, we are joined by Dr. Shazia Anwar, a physician, certified life coach and community builder.  Listen in as Kaanji and Tara have a…

This week, we are joined by Kelly Walker, host of the sports-focused podcast, Hustle & Pro.  We chat about why involving our kids in youth sports benefits their overall development, how to navigate c…

 Kaanji and Tara welcome Connection Coach Emily Siegel to the podcast this week to talk about the importance of friendships and connection.  They discuss their difficulties with creating new friendsh…

Kaanji and Tara have a vulnerable conversation this week about their complicated relationships with food and their bodies.  Listen as they each share their stories of when they first internalized the…

 Kaanji and Tara talk to the co-hosts of Didn't I Just Feed You about the struggle with feeding our families and establishing healthy food relationships.  What was meant to be a conversation about pi…

 Kaanji and Tara sit down with Alison Lumbatis, style guru and founder of Get Your Pretty On, the go-to resource for inclusive fashion inspiration and lifestyle advice.  Listen as Alison explains her…

This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss the rise in violence in Asian-American communities and talk about how we can educate and inform our kids about hate crimes, racism and discrimination.  Our hosts…

 This episode, Kaanji and Tara share their experiences surviving the Texas winter storm that resulted in record low temps, historic snowfalls, statewide power outages, school closings, and more uncer…

Mom, Can I Say The N** Word?  In this deeply raw and honest episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss the N word and how they have addressed the use of this word in their homes and with their families.  The d…

 Do you find yourself repeating negative parenting patterns with your kids and want to break the cycle? This week, Kaanji and Tara sit down with positive parenting expert, Alexis, as she shares the p…

 Kaanji and Tara share how they celebrate and teach Black History to their kids and use February as Black History Month as a starting point for these conversations. Listen to the end of this powerful…

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