Real Moms Too

To celebrate Black History Month, Real Moms Too interview Dr. Melissa Crum, artist, education consultant, diversity practitioner, and founder of Mosaic Education Network LLC. Dr. Crum shares with listeners how to have difficult conversations with children about skin color, discovering and learning in different environments, and the importance of helping children control their own narrative.

“Parenthood is an experiment, but the hope is that our children love and understand who they are at the core,” said Dr. Crum. She encourages parents to know that no matter what environment our children are in, what narrative society portrays about them and culture, with the right exposure and having courageous conversations, we can help empower our children.

Dr. Melissa Crum’s Bio:

Dr. Melissa Crum is an artist, author, researcher, and founder of Mosaic Education Network, LLC. She leads a consulting company that infuses the arts, research, storytelling and critical thinking into professional development, community building and curriculum development. Dr. Crum works with her team of experts to act as engaging and collaborative resources to schools, nonprofits, and companies helping them gauge the collective impact of our unconscious bias on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.

With her team, she facilitates and encourages thought-provoking conversations addressing difficult topics on supporting, interacting, and partnering with diverse communities. She works hard to help you become informed of and feel secure about using everyday practical applications of DEI strategies to positively impact your work and learning environment. To make this happen she creates a "brave space" where you can ask the tough questions, admit faults and celebrate successes. Her national and international experiences working with educators, museums, and businesses has allowed her to help you make social change from your desk, to your living room and beyond.

You may have heard her amazing TedxTalk title, A Tale of Two Teachers, where Dr. Crum discusses cultural differences she experienced as a child and how she assists educators with their unconscious biases through an art-based professional development program.

Credentials

• MBE/EDGE certified
• B.A. Visual Art Studies from the University of Florida
• Masters in African-American and African Studies from The Ohio State University
• Ph.D in Art Administration, Education, and Policy from The Ohio State University

TedxTalk: A Tale of Two Teachers

https://youtu.be/sgtinODaW78

Mosaic Education Network
https://www.mosaiceducationnetwork.com/about-us

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Scene On Radio Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scene-on-radio/id1036276968

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Some mothers have amazing ideas and businesses brewing in their minds, but between juggling motherhood and feeling inadequate, often times we do not even attempt to get started. The moms who have mustered up enough confidence to at least start, are not quite sure how to market and brand themselves, so their amazing ideas go unnoticed. In this episode, Real Moms Too interview their new momfriend, Jasmine Chanelle, owner of The J. Chanelle Group, LLC and host of the Mom2Mogul podcast.
As a personal brand coach for mompreneurs, Jasmine helps corporate moms launch online businesses so they can replace their income in order to leave their 9 to 5 and return home with their kids. When she is not working on branding projects, Jasmine inspires millennial moms to have it all, by sharing her life on YouTube and Instagram. She is a wife and mom of three with more than 350,000 views on her YouTube channel, The Journey Continues. On the channel, she highlights what it takes to be a boss in her business and at home. In 2016, Jasmine was recognized by the Black Pages South as a Top 20 Under 40 award recipient. She has been featured on various TV shows, podcasts and events.

Jasmine leaves Real Moms Too listeners with three very important brand takeaways that she delves in deeper in this episode: Mindset, Messaging, and Method. If you are hoping to better brand yourself or your business, this episode is for you!

Contact Jasmine Chanelle:

www.jasminechanelle.com

https://www.instagram.com/_jasminechanelle/

https://www.youtube.com/user/thejourneycontinue

Jasmine’s Faves:

Side Hustle Pro Podcast

https://www.sidehustlepro.co/

The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361

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February is the month of love! Some of us mamas are trying to get our sexy back and the rest of us are trying to figure out what the heck is wrong and why is my sex drive so out of wack. Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Chante Meadows, helps moms and their partners understand what changes are occurring within our bodies after we’ve had a baby and she gives listeners amazing tips on how to increase your libido, if it has decreased at all.

Chante explains that Sex isn’t just about Sex! Real Moms Too listeners will learn that some mom’s libdo increases postpartum while other mom’s libido decreases! There are so many factors that go into our sexual desires from mental triggers, chemical changes, to learning to love your new body! Stop letting society tell you how to enjoy sex and open your mind to new ideas, tricks, and tips on communicating with your partner in this episode! Chante charges our listeners with an intimate challenge to do with your Valentine. So tune in so you can prepare a fun night for Valentine’s Day with your boo!

More About Our Guest:

Chante Meadows is a speaker, trainer, licensed mental health therapist and owner of Meadows Counseling Group. She specializes in people of color, women, college age, adults, and couples. Defeating mental health stigma is her passion. Chante works from a collaborative and person-centered approach to provide a safe space where her clients can tell their story, heal, make positive changes, and feel empowered. Chante earned her Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University and completed her Sex Therapy Certification at University of Michigan. Chante is a wife and mother of four boys.

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Many parents spend a good portion of their paychecks on daycare, before, and after school care. And when they finally feel they caught a break, then comes college tuition. In episode 28, Alana and Xia discuss childcare costs across America and what options are available for parents when their work schedules conflict with the typical school day. Recently, some legislators have proposed extending the school day, and Alana and Xia weigh-in with their opinions about the plan. They also discuss the difficulties parents face when deciding what do for childcare, and discuss alternative solutions to extending the school day. Tune in to hear your favorite momfriends share their opinions on childcare costs and extended school days.
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In episode 26, Alana and Xia provide listeners with five tips on how to tell your boss/manager, you're pregnant! Regardless of the relationship you have with your manager, this conversation can be a little uncomfortable. Alana and Xia equip moms with tips needed to confidently prepare and discuss your pregnancy and maternity leave plan with your boss. Feel free to share your tips for how to tell your boss you're expecting by joining the RMT momfriends conversation on the RMT social media pages, listed below!
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