We love talking to young people finding their way and doing great things!  This episode is no exception!  In this podcast, we talk to Andrew Stephens, a recent college graduate and young filmmaker who filmed and produced his first documentary as a senior in College!  27 Deep is a movie-style documentary that follows the players of the 2022-2023 Haverford College men's soccer team.  In this year, Andrew and his teammates are repeatedly challenged on the field and off.   Nerves and a will to win are tested by this team.  The lessons learned span more than just throu ..read more

We are welcoming Season 3 by coming to you!  We went to the annual Women's Legislative Briefing, put on by the Montgomery County (MD) Commission for Women, to talk to women about issues most important them.  Issues important to them are  certainly important to us!  We were reminded of a lot!  Women want to advance legislation for the betterment of women and families, especially those most in need.  We want to protect young people from homelessness.  We want to end food insecurity, improve housing affordability, ensure equity in healthcare, have a living wage ..read more

We have all watched as the people of Israel and the Gaza region have mourned the loss of life among their loved ones and suffered from the abductions of family-members and friends from the attacks by Hamas.  The horror of the situation has weighed heavily on our minds.  What do we say to our friends and neighbors who are Jewish and who may be affected directly by the attack, or emotionally suffering from the horrors that they see and hear about?  How do we talk to our children?  To help us unpack this emotional weight, we talk to Lisa Chanin Hedgepeth, a Jewish mom of three ..read more

We have all watched as the people of Israel and the Gaza region have mourned the loss of life among their loved ones and suffered from the abductions of family-members and friends from the attacks by Hamas.  The horror of the situation has weighed heavily on our minds.  What do we say to our friends and neighbors who are Jewish and who may be affected directly by the attack, or emotionally suffering from the horrors that they see and hear about?  How do we talk to our children?  To help us unpack this emotional weight, we talk to Lisa Chanin Hedgepeth, a Jewish mom of three ..read more

Ever wonder about the real benefits of plant-based cooking on your health and well-being?  Well, we did too so we turned to plant-based nutrition expert Robina Barlow for some answers.  Robina strongly believes that a plant-based diet is the best way to attain optimal health, prevent/reverse disease, and she loves sharing this information with others.  She also shares some easy ways to turn that Sunday Soul Food dinner into a plant-based delight!   Check us out at www.2blackmomsandamic.com. You can also hear us on Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Audible, I Heart Radio an ..read more

Some of the most important early advances in women's health came at the expense of young women who were used in experimental surgical procedures.  In "Say Anarcha", J.C. Hallman unearths the story of a heroic black woman at the center of advances in modern women's healthcare.  Join us in an intriguing discussion with author J.C. Hallman, his research and what he learned about Anarcha and other enslaved women forced to undergo experimental gynecological surgeries in 19th century Alabama.   Check us out at www.2blackmomsandamic.com. You can also hear us on Spotify, Google Podcast ..read more

Ever wonder about a boarding school experience for your child?   If so, you won't want to miss our talk with Jackie Weatherspoon.  Jackie has a long affiliation with Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the nation's oldest boarding schools located in Exeter, New Hampshire, where she has worked in many roles including co-leader in the Academy Library, leading Exeter Summer, and faculty lead of Exeter Academy's Democratic Club.   Jackie will talk about insights she has shared with black families considering a college preparatory boarding school experience for their child.  (rev) C ..read more

Does your college student need accommodations for a learning disability?  If so, you won’t want to miss our talk with Elizabeth Hamblet, a highly experienced and sought-after learning disabilities expert.  Elizabeth specializes in the learning needs of college students, and the process for securing accommodations to “level the playing field” for students.  In this podcast, Elizabeth will share her expert insights on  ·       What students with disabilities must to do get accommodations at college ·       What accommodations for learni ..read more

Some of the most important early advances in women's health came at the expense of young women who were used in experimental surgical procedures.  In "Say Anarcha", J.C. Hallman unearths the story of a heroic black woman at the center of advances in modern women's heathcare.  Join us in an intriguing discussion with author J.C. Hallman, his research and what he learned about Anarcha and other enslaved women forced to undergo experimental gynecological surgeries in 19th century Alabama.   Check us out at www.2blackmomsandamic.com. You can also hear us on Spotify, Google Podcast ..read more

Join us as we talk to Michelle Coles, author of the award-winning young adult novel "Black Was The Ink", a powerful coming-of-age story and an eye-opening exploration of the Reconstruction Era, the period time between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of Jim Crow. Through her main character Malcolm, Michelle brings to life historical leaders of Reconstruction, including the country's first black Congressman, Joseph Rainey of South Carolina. Joining us with Michelle is Cong. Rainey's great-great-granddaughter, Schuyler Rainey Twyman. Schuyler shares her insights about her great-great-g ..read more