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Motherhood in Black & White

Motherhood in Black & White

Kaanji and Tara

Hosted by Gen X moms, Kaanji Irby and Tara Campbell. These two women- one Black and one White- come from different worlds, but have become close friends through their shared experiences as suburban ‘boy moms,’ working women in male-dominated workplaces, and their love of 90s hip-hop. Listen in as they chat with each other and connect with guests about parenting and pop culture and the tragedies and triumphs of motherhood with honesty, empathy and humor.

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Motherhood in Black & White - The Lessons That We Have Learned

The Lessons That We Have Learned

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10/22/23 • 33 min

Our hosts are back again this week and feeling nostalgic. Join Kaanji and Tara as they reflect on the past four seasons and each share five lessons learned from three years of podcasting. As usual, their comments range from honest and heartfelt to hilarious and off-the-wall. Tune in to find out the one lesson they both agree on.

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Motherhood in Black & White - Kinkeeping: A Woman’s Work?

Kinkeeping: A Woman’s Work?

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06/06/24 • 26 min

There’s a phrase that’s crept up in parenting circles and social media sites during the past few months; it’s not a new term, but it’s having a resurgence.

This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss kinkeeping and ways that women can ease the emotional labor burden.

Our hosts also take time to catch up on their lives, updates on their children, and Kaanji’s milestone birthday.

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Motherhood in Black & White - Celebrating Kwanzaa

Celebrating Kwanzaa

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12/25/20 • 45 min

Join us for our first annual Joyous Kwanzaa Celebration. First, Kaanji and Tara discuss the history, practice and principles of Kwanzaa. And later, we are joined by Kaanji's mom for a special, virtual Kwanzaa candle lighting ceremony. Listen and learn how to explain Kwanzaa to your family and friends, and recognize and honor celebrants as we amplify this African-American celebration of culture and heritage with our final episode of 2020. Habari Gani!

Follow Podcast so we can keep you up to date on things to come @blackandwhitemomcast. Follow Tara @Tatstar and Kaanji@kaanji_irby

Kaanji and Tara are both anti-racism advocates and members of the leadership team for Embrace Action, an anti-racism advocacy and educational nonprofit organization. You can learn more about Embrace Action by visiting www.embraceaction.org

Tara is a bank executive living in North Dallas with her husband and son. A recovering overachiever that tends to stretch herself a bit thin trying to be all things to all people, she’s learning more and more about how to strive for ordinary. She loves Beyonce, dancing in the kitchen, inappropriate conversations with her girlfriends, laughing with her family, and hyping other people up. She’s currently halfway through an MBA program and aspires to serve in a capacity that empowers women in her community. She is always a work in progress.

Kaanji is a coach, anti-racism advocate and practicing attorney. She’s passionate about engaging people in honest and authentic conversations about the Black experience in America. California-born and raised and a recovering New Yorker, proud Georgetown alum Kaanji resides in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, TX with her husband and 11-year old son. A self-professed wine connoisseur and lover of all things Prince, she holds space in the company of amazing friends and a supportive family.
Please subscribe, rate, and share! More coming in #2021

Join the conversation on Instagram now!
https://www.instagram.com/blackandwhitemomcast/
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Motherhood in Black & White - Positive Parenting w / Alexis Maycock

Positive Parenting w / Alexis Maycock

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02/07/21 • 33 min

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 pillars of this parenting style, how to incorporate positive parenting in your life, and how it changed her motherhood journey. Listen to the end for some hilarious outtakes and find out the one thing Kaanji and Alexis, unfortunately, have in common. Please subscribe, rate, and review @ Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify, Amazon, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Alexis for more positive parenting tips on IG @motherhoodmenageries.

Alexis' recommended parenting books:

The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

The Awakened Family by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting by Brene Brown

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Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
Clubhouse @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: https://www.instagram.com/kaanji_irby/Tara: Tara Toland Campbell (@tatstar)

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Motherhood in Black & White - Finding Joy in Motherhood

Finding Joy in Motherhood

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04/24/22 • 29 min

This week our hosts talk about the importance of looking for joy in the motherhood journey. They both discuss where they struggle with fear and expectations as moms and how both can steal the joy from their experiences. This one is full of real talk and laughter as Tara and Kaanji catch up and connect over shared feelings. Oh...and Tara has a new fangirl story.

Connect with us:

Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce

Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast

IG:@blackandwhitemomcast

Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby

Tara: @Tatstar

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Motherhood in Black & White - Mom, Can I Watch Squid Game?

Mom, Can I Watch Squid Game?

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10/24/21 • 29 min

Netflix's most-watched series has many parents asking: should I let my kids watch? This week, Kaanji and Tara discuss this pop culture phenomenon, why it's so popular with kids, and how parents can assess and discuss age-appropriate viewing for our kids.

Send us a voice mail via our producer ( [email protected]) to ask us a question, suggest a future topic, and comment about this or any other recent topic. You might just hear yourself on our next episode!

Connect with us: 

Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce
Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast
IG:@blackandwhitemomcast
Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby
Tara: @Tatstar
 

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Motherhood in Black & White - Labors of Love - A Very Special Reshare

Labors of Love - A Very Special Reshare

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09/04/22 • 47 min

In a special Labor Day episode, Kaanji and Tara are joined by two very special guests, fellow moms Dominique and Dianthe. All four mothers share their wildly different labor and delivery stories that involve orange juice, epidurals, a presidential inauguration and Dominos pizza! The one takeaway from each story is that when it comes to labor and motherhood, no amount of planning can prepare you for real life.

Kaanji and Tara are both anti-racism advocates and members of the leadership team for Embrace Action, an anti-racism advocacy and educational nonprofit organization. You can learn more about Embrace Action by visiting www.embraceaction.org

Tara Bio: Tara is a bank executive living in North Dallas with her husband and son. A recovering overachiever that tends to stretch herself a bit thin trying to be all things to all people, she’s learning more and more about how to strive for ordinary. She loves Beyonce, dancing in the kitchen, inappropriate conversations with her girlfriends, laughing with her family, and hyping other people up. She’s currently halfway through an MBA program and aspires to serve in a capacity that empowers women in her community. She is always a work in progress.

Kaanji Bio. Kaanji is a coach, anti-racism advocate and practicing attorney. She’s passionate about engaging people in honest and authentic conversations about the Black experience in America. California-born and raised and a recovering New Yorker, proud Georgetown alum Kaanji resides in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, TX with her husband and 11-year old son. A self-professed wine connoisseur and lover of all things Prince, she holds space in the company of amazing friends and a supportive family.

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Motherhood in Black & White - Surviving Summer

Surviving Summer

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06/07/24 • 28 min

In this new episode, our hosts jump into summer break plans and how it’s different with older kids. Kaanji and Tara discuss the laziness of teenage summers, what they’re each doing for their own self care, and the best season of all - Gemini Season!

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Motherhood in Black & White - Why Mothers Carry the Load (with Julia Dennison)
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09/20/20 • 49 min

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Motherhood in Black & White - Raising Resilient Kids

Raising Resilient Kids

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04/18/21 • 26 min

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 childhood traumas and experiences impacted their parenting choices and have taught them to be resilient adults. They share how they have learned to teach their sons to handle discouragement, disappointment, and difficulties while being strong emotional support systems, and offer some straightforward tips on how to foster resilience in our kids.

To learn more about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and to take the ACE Quiz, visit https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

Connect with us:

Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce

Become a Podcast Patron: www.patreon.com/blackandwhitemomcast

IG:@blackandwhitemomcast

Kaanji: @Kaanji_irby

Tara: @Tatstar

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FAQ

How many episodes does Motherhood in Black & White have?

Motherhood in Black & White currently has 109 episodes available.

What topics does Motherhood in Black & White cover?

The podcast is about Racism, Parenting, Covid 19, Kids & Family, 90S, Hip Hop Culture, Family, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Kids, Advice and Parenthood.

What is the most popular episode on Motherhood in Black & White?

The episode title 'The Lessons That We Have Learned' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Motherhood in Black & White?

The average episode length on Motherhood in Black & White is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Motherhood in Black & White released?

Episodes of Motherhood in Black & White are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Motherhood in Black & White?

The first episode of Motherhood in Black & White was released on Jul 25, 2020.

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