Auntie Talks and Listens

Recovery, Resilience, Revival

LMFT, Delena Zimmerman, and I clearly laugh to keep from crying.  Delana is brave enough to tell her truth and what she calls, Recovery, Resilience, and  Revival.  She shares her journey to Revival despite being victimized as a child and becoming drug addict.  I clearly was not ready for this interview and do not always channel my inner Oprah or Tamron Hall.  However, I am awed by Delana's ability to become a therapist and help others and the level of forgiveness that she displays.  Listen to what happens to children, who are left to raise themselves.  Trigger warning:  This episode includes discussion of rape and child abuse.  Please also note that this is part 1 of a 2 part series.   Send me your thoughts, feedback and interest in becoming a sponsor to: Contact Information * Email: auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com [auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com] * IG: @Auntie Talks and Listens

Black Women for Wellness LA - Reproductive Justice: Womb to Tomb

I am rarely at a loss for words, but I say very little during this enlightening conversation with Black Women for Wellness LA (BWWLA) Executive Director, Janette Robinson Flint.  BWWLA is focused on Reproductive Justice for Black Women and Girls in California.  Janette shares the totality of those things that impact reproductive health from Womb to Tomb, including environmental issues, affordable housing, and of course birth control.  Janette and I chop it up about the ways that BWWLA is addressing these challenges and how their volunteers, the “Fierce Aunties”, are supporting this much needed work. BWWLA Contact Info: Website:  BWWLA.Org Email: info@BWWLA.Com Phone:  323-290-5955 IG and Twitter: BW4WLA FaceBook and LinkedIn: Black Women for Wellness #reproductivehealth #reproduction #california #blackhealthmatters #blackhealth #blackwomenwellness  #blackwomenover40 #blackwomenpodcasters #blackpolitics #losangeles #millennials #babyboomer #genx #genz Send me your thoughts, feedback and interest in becoming a sponsor to: Contact Information * Email: auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com [auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com] * IG: @Auntie Talks and Listens

The Road to Motherhood

The infertility journey…. In this episode, I have the privilege of talking to the author (Delay is Not Denial), corporate leader, and non-profit founder, Rhonda Lynn Jenkins, about her 9-year journey to motherhood.  She shares her very intimate journey including miscarriages, faith challenges , shame, cultural issues and how she came out on the other side with healthy twin girls, who are now 17.   Guest Information Book:  Delay is not Denial:  A Victorious Journey to Motherhood - Available on Amazon Facebook and IG:  Rhonda Lynn Jenkins Email: Sparklesoflife.org Send me your thoughts, feedback and interest in becoming a sponsor to: Contact Information * Email: auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com [auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com] * IG: @Auntie Talks and Listens

Retirement Life - Do Something!

On this episode, I share what being retired is allowing me to do! Send me your thoughts, feedback and interest in becoming a sponsor to: Contact Information * Email: auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com [auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com] * IG: @Auntie Talks and Listens

Go Talk to Some Damn GenZ Kids

Don’t buy the hype that Gen Z is  “delulu”. Talking to Gen Z always leaves me feeling hopeful and excited!  In the second episode of my series, What Surprised You About Adulthood, I talk to 22 year old Alexis Jones.  Alexis will make you feel like the world is going to be ok, when she shares how she has just graduated from college, debt-free, is working in her dream industry, and is living on her own and paying her own rent.  Whether you are Gen Z or have friends and family that are, listen and prepare to be inspired.   Send me your thoughts, feedback and interest in becoming a sponsor to: Contact Information * Email: auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com [auntietalkspodcast@gmail.com] * IG: @Auntie Talks and Listens