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The place to talk all things being a Black British parent and raising Black children.

Shades of Black: Parenting Podcast Shades of Black

    • Kids & Family
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The place to talk all things being a Black British parent and raising Black children.

    Surviving a Pandemic: Catch up with Sam and Ola

    Surviving a Pandemic: Catch up with Sam and Ola

    It's the second half of the whirlwind that has been 2020.

    We're back with Season 2 and we're right here with you, after coming through Brexit, a pandemic, Lockdown, homeschooling, protests, heatwaves and sadly, bereavements. 

    Join us as we catch up on how things have been these last few months.



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    #dalgonacoffee #mothersdontkillyourselfchallenge #furlough #Brexit #Hypnobirthing #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #PositiveBirthingCompany #COVID19 #Lockdown #Blackhomeschooling #Homeschooling

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Parenting in 2020: Social Media, University and Sexuality

    Parenting in 2020: Social Media, University and Sexuality

    In this week's episode Sam and Ola discuss parenting in 2020, including social media, careers, TV, education and relationships.

    We're asking you: As a parent, what things are you concerned about or hoping for in this new decade?

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    • 50 min
    International Women's Day Special ft Four Corners Interiors

    International Women's Day Special ft Four Corners Interiors

    And we're back!

    Welcome back Shades of Black Parenting Podcast. If you're new here, catch up on over 20 episodes from our pilot season. If you're a Shades of Black veteran, welcome to Season 1!

    On our S1E1, we discuss Black Feminism, community motherhood and womanhood 101 with the sublime @fourcornersinteriors!

    And to further mark #InternationalWomensDay , you can watch this episode on our YouTube channel - yes, our very first vidisode! (Vidisode - is that a thing??)

    Enjoy!

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    • 41 min
    The Black Santa Experience feat Noir Kringle

    The Black Santa Experience feat Noir Kringle

    It's the most wonderful time of the year! In our Christmas episode Ola sits down with Charlotte Lewis, founder of Noir Kringle, to discuss why she created the UK's first ever Black Santa's Grotto Experience!

    The Black Santa Grotte Experience Coming 21st & 22nd Dec 2019.
    www.noirkringle.co.uk for tickets.

    Special Guest feature from Sademi Oluwaseyi (Ola's daughter).

    Use the discount code 'SHADESOFBLACK'for 10% off at wwww.wokebabies.co.uk for your child's monthly educational subscription box!

    Follow us on instragram @shadesofblackpodcast,and visit our website:shadesofblackparenting.com

    #SantaClaus #Christmas

    • 24 min
    How To Thrive as a Stay at Home Parent

    How To Thrive as a Stay at Home Parent

    As Samantha prepares to return to work from maternity leave, she sits down with two mums with different Stay At Home experiences to discuss the joys and challenges of the role.

    Zeinab Ozigi is founder of Dress to Lead – a personal styling service for ambitious women. Follow her on Instagram @zeinab_ozigi, or visit her website www.zeinabozigi.com. Whether you have a special event, a new role you want to authentically show up for, or a golden opportunity to speak, Zeinab & her team of beauty & fashion experts will work to create looks that serve your functional and professional needs.

    Waiki Harnais is a lifestyle blogger, wife and mum of three and you can follow her on Instagram at WaikiHarnais or website www.alawaiki.com.

    Use the discount code 'SHADESOFBLACK' for 10% off at www.wokebabies.co.uk for your child's monthly educational subscription box!

    Follow us on Instagram @shadesofblackpodcast, and visit our website: shadesofblackparenting.com.

    Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    How to Make Your Child a Millionaire ft The Humble Penny

    How to Make Your Child a Millionaire ft The Humble Penny

    On today's episode we have an enlightening discussion with Ken Okoroafor from The Humble Penny about saving for our children's future, building generational wealth and achieving financial independence.

    Grab a pen and paper; this is an episode to sit and take notes!

    Mentioned on the podcast:
    - www.thehumblepenny.com
    - www.financialjoyacademy.com
    - 'How we paid off our mortgage in 7 years' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_aWbccuZiw
    - How To Become More Financially Aligned: 10 Key Questions To Discuss With Your Partner https://linktr.ee/shadesofblackpodcast


    Music: 'Music Is' by Pryces


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    • 1 hr 12 min

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