Raising New Yorkers - 29. Adoption in a Predominantly Black Neighborhood

29. Adoption in a Predominantly Black Neighborhood

10/20/21 • 43 min

In this episode, we chat with Sam Hawley about her journey to adoption, the process of adoption, transracial adoption, and everything in between! Sam gets real about what it's like raising children of color in a predominantly black neighborhood, her & her spouses intentions, and the work she knows she has to continue doing.

The road to and through adoption can be extremely different for everyone. We appreciate this opportunity to hear Sam's story and believe you'll find this episode to be enlightening, encouraging, and interesting to hear the realities of transracial adoption.

Samantha Hawley is a born & raised midwesterner who has called Harlem, NY home for the last 15 years with her high school sweetheart, Caleb. She's a freelance event producer and a mom through adoption to a 2 year old and a 11 month old.

If you're interested in adopting, check out the agency Sam used and highly recommends: https://openarmsadoption.net/

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If you're interested in adopting, check out the agency Sam used and highly recommends: https://openarmsadoption.net/

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Previous Episode

28. Books We Think You'd Enjoy!

In today's episode, Deidre & Gyna highlight some of their favorite reads in the past couple of years. From practical parenting books, to self-help books, and a few funny audio books, they believe you'll find these books to be helpful in your walk as a believer, a parent, and your overall growth as a person.

List of books discussed on today's episode:

Are My Kids on Track: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach - https://www.amazon.com/Are-Kids-Track-Emotional-Milestones/dp/076421912X

Gist: The Essence of Raising Life Ready Kids by Michael Anderson & Timothy Johanson - https://www.amazon.com/Gist-Essence-Raising-Life-Ready-Kids/dp/B078TQFNP2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27DWOGWMRWDNM&dchild=1&keywords=gist+book&qid=1634119733&s=books&sr=1-3

Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada - https://www.amazon.com/Joni-An-Unforgettable-Story/dp/B0915FP1P5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joni+unforgettable+story&qid=1634119895&s=audible&sr=1-1

From Lost To Found by Nicole Zasowski - https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Found-Giving-What-Think/dp/B07Q38RW1V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EF8TTC633TL5&dchild=1&keywords=from+lost+to+found+nicole+zasowski&qid=1634119620&s=books&sr=1-1

Off Balance: A Memoir by Dominic Moceanu - https://www.amazon.com/Off-Balance-audiobook/dp/B00KQP89PW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Off+Balance%3A+A+Memoir&qid=1634119960&s=audible&sr=1-1

Educated by Tara Westover - https://www.amazon.com/Educated-Memoir-Tara-Westover/dp/0399590501

Bonus audio books:

Born A Crime by Trevor Noah - https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Trevor-Noah-audiobook/dp/B01IW9TM5O/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=born+a+crime&qid=1634120159&s=audible&sr=1-1

Bamboozled by Jesus by Yvonne Orji - https://www.amazon.com/Bamboozled-Jesus-Tricked-into-Dreams/dp/B09239X3MX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JZUQR94SG92V&dchild=1&keywords=bamboozled+by+jesus+yvonne+orji&qid=1634120187&s=audible&sr=1-1

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Next Episode

30. Education Series: It All Starts With Pre-K

Education in New York City will forever be a hot topic. This season we're exploring various school options offered to New York City kids by sitting down with adults who have first hand experiences with them. Our guests will range from parents, teachers, and administrators

For the first episode, we sat down with Katie Rader, founder of Endear Education, an early childhood consultancy focusing on helping parents parent their small children well. She has her masters in education from a top tier program, has been a pre-k teacher for a number of years, and has a deep passion for early education.

If you're interested in chatting with Katie about early education, visit her website Endear Education https://www.endeareducation.com/

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