Celebrating Black Maternal Week with The Motivated Mom - Episode 13

In this episode, Joy and Nadine are joined by LaToya Dennis, the CEO of Motivated Mom, to discuss the importance of focusing on black maternal health during the designated Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). LaToya shares her personal experiences and the inspiration behind her Motivated Mom platform, which aims to support and empower mothers. The conversation explores the challenges and "epic fails" that come with motherhood, as well as the need to create more resources and community support for black mothers. Key Takeaways: • The Motivated Mom platform was created to help mothers, especially those who may not have had the experience of being a daughter, navigate the unique joys and challenges of motherhood. • Motherhood does not come with a perfect guidebook - each mother's experience is unique, and there is value in openly sharing the "epic fails" to support one another. • Providing self-sufficiency programs, mom-trepreneurship initiatives, and maternal health resources within the community can make a meaningful impact. • Black Maternal Health Week is an important time to focus on reducing disparities and increasing positive outcomes for black women and their babies. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:45 Overview of Motivated Mom Platform 06:57 Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood 10:21 LaToya's Personal "Epic Fails" as a Mom 13:23 The Need for Honest Conversations and Support Word of the Day: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11 (MSG) Call to Action: • During Black Maternal Health Week and beyond, take time to uplift and support the black mothers in your life. • Seek out local organizations and initiatives working to address health disparities and empower black women. • Share your own experiences, and encourage open conversations around the realities of motherhood. • Visit the Motivated Mom website and social media to learn more about LaToyia and her work. https://www.instagram.com/latoyiadennis/ https://motivatedmom.org/ • Visit The M.O.M.s Tour website to register for the event near you. https://themomstour.info/ • Consider getting involved in organizations working towards Black maternal health equity. The Team Host: Joy Williams (https://www.instagram.com/souljoywellness/ ) Host: Nadine Heusner (https://www.instagram.com/thepractice20/ ) Producer: Kim Rabsatt (https://www.instagram.com/patoisproduction/ ) Announcer: Sabrina Haskett Music: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Music Produced By White Hot https://www.riverside.fm/?via=PatoisProduction