Think Like a Boss NYC

Mother's Day just passed and we want to celebrate Mothers but also speak about the power of Mothers and how this can affect your children. In another Podcast triple header we sit down with women with different focuses for Mothers.  First up is a powerful Mother Daughter duo Jeri Godhigh and Jamia Ponder.  Their goal is to rebuild broken bonds between mothers and daughters with the belief that forgiveness provides freedom to move past hurt and pain.

Once we're done chatting up with these Queens we pass it to Christina Acosta-Martinez a community builder for moms of color, postpartum doula, wife, and mama. She founded Growing Up Gorgeous, LLC to provide a diverse community if moms with a one of a kind support system. Everyone forgets about mom once the baby is born but just like it takes a village to raise a child it takes a village to care for a new mom. Postpartum Doulas can help.

We tie this episode up with a beautiful pink bow with Christy Gomez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of The Woman| The Mother .  She brings home the importance of personal freedom and emotional regulation in motherhood.

You do not want to miss this one!

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What is your music affirming?  After watching the State VS Billie Holiday movie we were able to see how powerful messages in music can be and the lengths people will go to not allow that impact to happen . Over the year we were blessed with Nina Simone, Bob Marley  and even Chance The Rapper that give us positive messages in their music.  We've seen amazing Black Lives Mural popping up in cities that give us a message of equality. Art is a part of the movement.  Join us as we have a triple header of amazing artist.  Starting with rapper Slim Da Wit who uses his Newark upbringing as an inspiration for his eclectic brand of layered Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Soul, and Funk. His roots in one of the many ghettos of America in combination with his faith are what fuel his notably uplifting and inspiring message based music, a quality that sets him apart from the rest.

Then we go over to Patterson NJ with Sir Moore. He is a photographer, Black Lives Matter Patterson organizer, and more.  Hi photography has captured some powerful moments during the protest in 2020 that sparked after the death of George Floyd.  His photos has made it to major publications and an art gallery at Kean University  due to the power that speaks through the images. There's a story to be told through the lens.

We get to close out with a beautiful poem by Cindy who goes by LJB Poet.  Tiffany reminds us of the power of the pen!

Black creators Matter!

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The next generation of leaders have been emerging on social media , at their schools, and in their communities. Your favorite podcast team was able to gather some young bosses to speak about how they are using their voices to change the world around them.  First up is Sarai Styles 12 year old author from New Jersey. Her book is designed to help other young girls understand what sets them apart, including hair, skin, lips, appearance/self esteem, identity, to name a few. She is joined by her mother Judy John-Styles who is the publishing powerhouse behind her daughters work.

Then we have the amazing Khloe founder of non profit Khloe Kares.  She is an international philanthropist with presence in Ghana Africa, an author, fashion designer, and speaker.  She's a mini powerhouse with huge impact.  Join the conversation!

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We know a lot of change is requested from politicians but most times its the work that local organizations have to do internally in the city.  People from the city that are requesting change from their peers.  Today your favorite Podcast team is joined by Abdul Haqq Muhammad. Abdul is a student of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan .  His discipline, focus and dedication to the rise and transformation of Black people has awarded him acclaim and notoriety in Newark NJ. He has a plan for Black communities that he shares with us and unfortunately the team was met with an angry guest during our recording! 

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Are we going to continue to allow older Caucasian males to make all the decisions for everyone.  We need to diversify politics with more people of color and especially MORE WOMEN! Sit down with your favorite podcast team as we chat with Rachelle Suissa of Dare To Run. She will tell about her program and why women need to get out there and change the world through the political system

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How we get back here! Derrick Jaxon we need to do better. Let's talk about cheating, accountability, self esteem and more with your favorite podcast team. 

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We are back from our 7 month break! What did we miss? Besides a storm on the Capitol, Biden becoming President, Vaccines Meghan Markle tells all , and more! Let's catch up!

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Can you believe we have been podcasting for 6 months! We are closing up the show and having some of our favorite guest stop by to help us pour some more positivity into our listener and say farewell to Chadwick Boseman. Be careful it may get emotional! 

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What police do to Black Men Doctors have been doing to Black Women! We watch public display of disrespect of Black Women with Megan The Stallion but what about the insidious ways of the public health system? After our wacky current events, your favorite Podcast team speaks with Intuitive Doula and published author Yasminetheresa Garsiyya Bey on alternative ancestral options to child birth. 

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While outside continues to open up there has been an announcement that there will be a vaccine ready in January 2021. We've also heard that states will have the say so to fine or jail citizens who do not want to take the vaccine!  After our talk on current events we get to sit with Dr. Douglas Harrington, chairman of GuardaHeart,  to discuss an alternative through antibody testing while answering all our questions from our audience.

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