Beyonce: Are we Raising Too Many CEOs and Not Enough Husbands & Fathers?

Beyonce: Are we Raising Too Many CEOs and Not Enough Husbands & Fathers?

November 19th, 2014

Raising Boys

I remember my days of single motherhood very vividly. The cold bus rides, enjoyable first baby moments spent alone and the endless nights where I wished I had a mate to share them with. While I also had some great moments as a single mom, like graduating from college with baby boy in tow, I…
Are Your Children’s Mistakes Becoming Your Baggage?

November 11th, 2014

Uncategorized

Welcome to Living with Soul! Enjoy!
#GoodMama Connie Strives Toward Perfection of Motherhood

November 10th, 2014

#GoodMama | Uncategorized

“Mommin’ Ain’t Easy,” the moment I read that part of Connie’s motherhood journey, she became a mom after my own heart. She’s 110% right. Motherhood is not easy, but it’s satisfying, rewarding and just makes you feel good. Constance is another Brown Mama from Pittsburgh who has taken on the motherhood challenge full throttle. Not…
4 Essential Commitments for Family Success

November 4th, 2014

Raising Boys

Persistence, resilience and an intense focus are characteristics often paired with creating a successful career or opening a new business, but what I’ve found is that it takes the same commitment to success to raise children and nurture a relationship. Each time you’re lifestyle and family gets an upgrade (whether its a new kitchen mat,…
#GoodMama Kamila Lays a Good Foundation through Motherhood

October 31st, 2014

Uncategorized

Kamila is one of the courageous moms who stepped up to the challenge of the #GoodMama campaign and is sharing her mothering journey with the world. Having recently dropped her oldest son off at college, she has reached a milestone that, I’m sure, at one time seemed impossible. Kamila’s story goes to show that when moms…
5 Ways You Know You’re Raising a Good Kid

October 29th, 2014

Uncategorized

So around the time you’re kid turns about 12 most brown mamas begin to ask themselves (on a regular basis) am I doing a good job. Is my daughter or son going to be a good adult? Well it turns out there are some pretty sure fire ways (at least I think) to determine a…
Braid Your Summer Plants Instead of Cutting for Fall Clean-up

October 23rd, 2014

Uncategorized

Rather than cutting back your summer flowers after they’ve yellowed and began to wilt due to the cool air blowing into your neighborhood, try this quick and easy braid and bantu knot method.
#GoodMama Denene Asks and Receives the Gift of Motherhood

October 23rd, 2014

#GoodMama

Becoming an adoptive parent has always been an experience I’ve aspired to have. So meeting, Ms. Denene who’s already talked the talk and is now walking the walk was a great delight. Through our three-hour lunch she and I discussed everything from her super active two children, our agreement on teaching Black history to our…
4 Ways Brown Mamas, Unknowingly, Show Their Softer Sides

October 22nd, 2014

Uncategorized

The first characteristic that most Black women go to when they are defining themselves is strong. And trust me, I couldn’t agree more. Brown Mamas are resilient, sturdy and often stand-in to support our men as the backbones of our communities. But, if you look a little closer you will see us for what we really…
Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Makeup N’ Martini Pictures are Here!!!

October 13th, 2014

Uncategorized

Hey mamas! It’s been a whole month since our Makeup N’ Martini Launch Party. Thank you ladies so much for attending and participating in the introduction of Pittsburgh Brown Mamas to the city! During the party, over 75 mamas had their makeup done, participated in the #GoodMama ceremony and sipped wine and gossiped (courtesy of…