2 Black Moms & A Mic
From diapers to degrees, these two black moms have seen it all and heard it all. Now they are bringing their insights on issues that matter to you. They will explore the range of issues on the minds of black moms everywhere, including helping your high school student navigate the college admissions process, resources tailored to the educational achievement of black children, battling the continuing problem of educational disparities, letting go and letting your child live their best life (and not re-live yours), and we will go introspective to explore what it means to find personal joy, health and happiness on the other side of motherhood!
Episodes
25 episodes
Managing Stress During Stressful Times (S. 4, Ep. 2)
There's no denying that there is a lot going on now that is disrupting the daily life of many families. The pressures on employment, our pocketbook, health and spirituality are impacting many and causing increasing stress on the body.&nbs...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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16:47
Let's Talk about Issues Important to Women - 2025 Women's Legislative Briefing (S.4, Ep. 1)
We were back at the Montgomery County (MD) Commission for Women's Legislative Briefing where we talked to women across the County and State about issues important to them. More and more, we know that, as women, we cannot watch the action ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:11
Lets Talk Journey of a Young Filmmaker: Andrew Stephens and 27 Deep, A Soccer Documentary (S.3, Ep. 2)
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 doc...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:39
Let's Talk About Issues Important to Women and Families - Women's Legislative Briefing (S.3, Ep. 1)
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 a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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12:28
Let's Talk "Processing Our Emotions Around The Middle East" with Lisa Chanin Hedgepeth (S.2, Ep. 8)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:36
Let's Talk "Benefits of Plant Based Cooking" with Robina Barlow (S.2, Ep. 7)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:17
Let's Talk "Say Anarcha" by J.C. Hallman, the story of a young black woman at the center of early modern women's health (S.2, Ep. 6)
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:25
Let's Talk "Black Was The Ink" and the Reconstruction Era with Michelle Coles and Schuyler Rainey Twyman (S.2, Ep. 5)
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 a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:12:21
Let’s Talk Racial Equity in Schools with Dr. Decoteau Irby, author of “Stuck Improving” (S.2, Ep. 4)
Ever wonder what racial equity should really look like in schools? Well, you need to hear our talk with Dr. Decoteau Irby. Dr. Irby studied one school’s efforts to implement racial equity measures and wrote about those efforts in his outs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:35
Let's Talk "Black Students and Boarding School" with Jackie Weatherspoon (S.2, Ep.3)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:20
Let's Talk "Accommodations for College Students with Learning Disabilities" with expert Elizabeth Hamblet (S.2, Ep.2)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:11:15
2 Black Moms & A Mic: Back for Season 2! (S.2, Ep.1)
From diapers to degrees, Glenda and Lisa are 2 black moms who have seen it all and heard it all! Now they are bringing Season 2 of their podcast to you! These moms will continue exploring education issues, especially K-12 and the im...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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4:45
Let's Talk "Stomach Cancer" (S.1, Ep.13)
In this episode we talk to our medical expert Dr. Sandra Smith about stomach cancer. We are all susceptible to developing stomach cancer, but black men are 1.8 times more likely to have stomach cancer and 2.5 times more likely to die from...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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9:08
Let's Talk "COVID Vaccines for Kids" and that "Second Booster"! (S.1, Ep.12)
In this episode, we talk to our medical expert, Dr. Sandra Smith, about the COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 and older, and the recent recommendation of a "second COVID booster." Dr. Smith explains what COVID vaccine is authorized for kids a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:14
WILMA HOLMES AND HER "PRINCIPLES OF BEING A PRINCIPAL" (Part 2) (S.1, Ep.11)
In this podcast we continue our talk with educational visionary Wilma Holmes. With her early training as a teacher and learning specialist, Ms. Wilma became one of the earliest black principals in the predominantly white school district of Mont...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:19
WILMA HOLMES AND HER "PRINCIPLES OF BEING A PRINCIPAL" (Part 1) (S.1, Ep.10)
In this podcast we talk to educational visionary Wilma Holmes. With her early training as a teacher and learning specialist, Ms. Wilma became one of the earliest black principals in the predominantly white school district of Montgomery County, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:32
TIPS FOR PARENTS ON ADVOCATING FOR YOUR STUDENT (S.1, Ep.9)
There is no better advocate for your student than YOU! In this podcast, we talk about advocating for your child at school - why it's important, how you can do it, and ways to keep up with your student's academic performance in order to en...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:28
MANAGING PANDEMIC DECLINES IN STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS (S.1, Ep.8)
The pandemic has been a major challenge for schools, students and parents. With the spread of the Omicron variant, schools are again struggling to stay open this semester. With this disruption in the learning environment, we wanted to loo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:32
STUDENT LIFE AT TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (S.1, Ep.7)
There's a surge in interest in historically black colleges and universities! Applications and enrollments at HBCUs are up, along with private donations. In this episode, we chat with Olivia, a student at Tuskegee University. O...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:08
TACKLING PARENTAL BURNOUT: The Benefits of Meditation to Reduce Stress (S.1, Ep.6)
Whether you have been a mom for six months or 60 years, we all know that parenthood can be stressful. The stress of the pandemic is exacerbated for black moms needing to explain to their children, and process for themselves, the racial in...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:10
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: Keep your college decisions private (S.1, Ep.5)
Early college decisions are rolling in! Some of you have big decisions to make. As you make those decisions, Two Black Moms and Mic have some insights on how to handle these decisions and manage the admissions process with your stud...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:54
COVID-19, Delta, Omicron and Flu: Tips to Keep Your Family Safe (S.1, Ep.4)
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Sandra M. Smith, a true hero of the pandemic. Dr. Smith has been on the ground since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. She offers valuable insights on understanding COVID-19, and its variants D...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:16
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: Your Student Has College Admissions Interviews! (S.1, Ep.3)
So your student is well into the college admissions process and is lucky enough to score an admissions interview! This may be the only personal contact that your student will have with an admissions officer or alumni interviewer for the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:25
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: Applying Early Action and Early Decision (S.1, Ep.2)
Applying and getting into college can be a crap shoot! We know because we've been there! In this first of four episodes on the College Admissions Process, we talk about early admissions. What that is, who should apply early, and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:30
INTRODUCTION: 2 Black Moms & A Mic (S.1, Ep.1)
From diapers to degrees, these two black moms have seen it all and heard it all. Now they are bringing their insights on issues that matter to you. They will explore the range of issues on the minds of black moms everywhere, includi...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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2:49