#Goodmama Danisha: Evolving through Motherhood

#Goodmama Danisha: Evolving through Motherhood

June 8th, 2016

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The #goodmama campaign began back in 2014 as an online movement to show how Black mothers are transforming their communities everyday. So far, over 30 mothers have participating and their are no plans to stop highlighting their greatness. To see more of the mamas and learn how you can participate, click here. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What…
#GoodMama Markisha Navigates Motherhood Successfully

January 27th, 2015

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In a world where being loud, boastful and spontaneous is the status quo, it’s nice to meet someone who is pleasant. If I could use one word to describe Markisha, pleasant would be it. Through conversation with her you will know that she is one tough mama of a 12-year-old daughter, and has made some major…
#GoodMama Muffy Falls in Love with Motherhood

January 12th, 2015

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I’ve shared many of our mamas stories over the last few months, and have finally decided to share mines. Here’s my motherhood journey. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing more stories of amazing mamas of color from Pittsburgh. My motherhood journey is not all roses and lollipops, but I’m still kicking and…
#GoodMama Connie Strives Toward Perfection of Motherhood

November 10th, 2014

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“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…
#GoodMama Kamila Lays a Good Foundation through Motherhood

October 31st, 2014

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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…
#GoodMama Syreeta Feels Established in Motherhood

September 3rd, 2014

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Reading over Syreeta’s #goodmama journey I couldn’t help, but notice the parallels between her story, my story and the many stories I’ve heard over the last few weeks. Words full of shame, mixed with moments of joy, the hardwork, the pain and the emergence of feelings so deep and thoroughly real that they could only be…
#GoodMama Cheryl Evolves Through Motherhood

August 20th, 2014

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Cheryl is one of my admire moms. I remember when another #goodmama I know, Ms. Diane, a.k.a my best friend in NYC, took me to my first Mocha Moms meeting. I was new to the Big Apple and did not know a soul outside of my hubby. At the first meeting, I really was astonished…
#GoodMama Dia: A Real Foot Soldier for Motherhood

August 19th, 2014

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Dia is the quintessential foot soldier for motherhood. In addition to being one of the greatest minds I ever met, she has a knack for developing these very interesting, yet common sense style, ways of teaching her kids life strategies. I’ve known Dia since I was 15, and I looked up to her then and continue…
#GoodMama Belle: Loving, Caring & Compassionate

August 14th, 2014

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Cousin Belle has been a staple in my life since birth. She is one of the many women who has nurtured me into womanhood and eventually motherhood. When I was with child at 19, and anticipating the birth of my first beautiful baby boy, Belle rubbed my belly as often as she could and gave…
#GoodMama De’Saundra Lives Up to Motherhood’s Expectations

August 8th, 2014

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De’Saundra is one of my mommy mentors. We work together at American Urban Radio Networks and during the time we were on the morning shift together, she was more like my mom than my supervisor. She gave me words of encouragement and wisdom, and I really look up to her. I love the way she handles…