The Unsupervised Mom

40 | What About Your Friends w/ Nickeema Lyte

The Unsupervised Mom™️ is a weekly podcast for the everyday, Christian, single mom, who desires to navigate motherhood, God's way.   Friendships are gifts from God. Stewarding them well, with the Bible in mind, honors God. The journey of friendship has a way of raising our quality of life and deepening our intimacy with God.  In this episode, special guest, Nickeema Lyte, discusses how we can model God’s design for healthy friendships, even with the unpredictability that is encountered along the journey. She offers practical wisdom for how to maintain meaningful connections and insight for how to nurture our God-gifted friendships with intentionality.  Brooklyn native, Nickeema Lyte, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has served in the mental health sector for over ten years by providing individual therapy support, group sessions, and workshop series that address (managing anxiety, healthy interpersonal relationships, overcoming self-sabotage and navigating depression and grief). Nickeema has a heart to see people operate at optimal mental, emotional, and relational levels. She currently runs a private practice, Lyte Talks Therapy. Connect with our guest: Keemie_LyteTalks [https://www.instagram.com/keemie_lytetalks/] Lyte Talks Therapy [https://lytetalkstherapy.com/] Our Host: Jovan Brown is a Christian leader, writer, and proud girl mom who is dedicated to helping others tell compelling stories and develop their agency in the process. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to shine light in shadowy spaces. She believes that we all have the capacity to become the best version of themselves . Jovan is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that harnesses the power of vulnerability and gives way for raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. She is also the CEO of Jo and Her Pen LLC, an editorial and writing services agency and her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”. Connect with   [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/]Subscribe: The Unsupervised Mom™️ Newsletter [https://instagram.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f1b7051316af7406259c48c81&id=dbb6d1d8f4] Visit us online: The Unsupervised Mom™️ [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/] The official podcast hashtag  is #unsupervisedmomlife. Questions? Email: hello@theunsupervisedmom.com Interested in donating to the show?: Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] You are s.h.e.: seen, heard, and enough.

39 | Black Maternal Health w/ Cynthia Montour and Kizzi David

As we celebrate Women's History Month, join us in this remarkable podcast episode as we shine a light on the critical issue of Black Maternal Health. Special guests Cynthia Montour, Founder of Hope Deferred Inc. and Kizzi David, Founder of Stay Put Doula Inc. help us to uncover the complexities and challenges faced by Black mothers and advocate for equitable and inclusive healthcare systems. Black Maternal Health Resources: Postpartum Support International [https://www.postpartum.net] Black Birthworkers Rock [https://www.blackbirthworkersrock.com] A New Village Inc [https://linktr.ee/anewvillageinc] Black Women Do Vbac [ https://www.blackwomendovbac.com] National Black Doula Association [https://www.blackdoulas.org] Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood [ https://blackcoalitionforsafemotherhood.org] Count The Kicks [https://countthekicks.org] Commonsense Midwifery [ https://easyaccessclinic.com] The Educated Birth [https://www.theeducatedbirth.com] The Irth App [https://irthapp.com] Our Host: Jovan Brown is a Christian leader and "mompreneur" who is dedicated to helping others tell compelling stories and develop their agency in the process. She is an editor, literary coach, writer, lifelong educator, and proud girl mom. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to shine light in shadowy spaces to help others become the best version of themselves . She is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that honors the power of vulnerability and gives way to raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. Her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”. Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/Subscribe: The Unsupervised Mom™️ Newsletter [https://instagram.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f1b7051316af7406259c48c81&id=dbb6d1d8f4] Visit us online: The Unsupervised Mom™️ [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/] The official podcast hashtag  is #unsupervisedmomlife. Questions? Email: hello@theunsupervisedmom.com Interested in donating to the show?: Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] You are s.h.e.: seen, heard, and enough.

38 | Unearthing Joy w/ Celeste Charles

The Unsupervised Mom™️ is a weekly podcast for the everyday, Christian, single mom, who desires to navigate motherhood, God's way.   The holidays are upon us. Closing out the year in excellence is a buzz. The practice of goal setting, at the onset of the new year, is also right around the corner and amidst the busyness that is life, seasonal depression is very real for many. Joy is often challenged in this season although it is season to be jolly. In this episode, special guest Celeste Charles discusses how to unearth (discover and investigate) joy amidst the juggle of life and motherhood. She shares abundant wisdom around the ramifications of displacing joy and how a true ownership of joy has a long-term influence on our ability to parent well. Celeste Charles wears a lot of different hats: entrepreneur, friend, executive administrator, wife, worship leader, creative, Christian, and last but certainly not least - mother.  She has two joyful boys, is a wife of ten plus years, and an executive administrator. After graduating from NYU in 2010 with a BS  in Communications Studies she  landed a position in healthcare administration which was the start of a 12+ year journey that has left her with a plethora of administrative experience in the fields of healthcare, tourism, entertainment, faith-based nonprofit as well as in event coordination & project management. Today, Celeste is the Founder & CEO of Decent Order Virtual Assistance LLC where she serves as the lead VA. She also coaches and trains aspiring virtual assistants.  Connect with our guest: Instagram:  Decent Order LLC [https://www.instagram.com/decentorderva/] or It's Celeste Charles [https://www.instagram.com/itscelestecharles/related_profiles/?ref=Imgum.net&hl=af] ⁣Follow The Unsupervised Mom on Instagram for wisdom, motivation, and tips that help make single "mommying" a little more seamless! ⁣👇🏾 https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom The official podcast hashtag  is #unsupervisedmomlife.   Host: Jovan Brown is a Christian leader and "mompreneur" who is dedicated to helping others tell compelling stories and develop their agency in the process. She is an editor, literary coach, writer, lifelong educator, and proud girl mom. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to help others own the best version of themselves . She is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that honors the power of vulnerability and gives way to raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. Her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”. Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/Subscribe: The Unsupervised Mom™️ Newsletter [https://instagram.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f1b7051316af7406259c48c81&id=dbb6d1d8f4] Visit us online: The Unsupervised Mom™️ [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/] Email: hello@theunsupervisedmom.com Interested in donating to the show?  Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] You are s.h.e.: seen, heard, and enough.

37 | Abundance Starts at Home: Instilling a Wealth Mindset in Kids w/ Melinda Desmarattes

The Unsupervised Mom™️ is a weekly podcast for the everyday, Christian single mom, who desires to navigate motherhood, God's way.   A wealth mindset is not only about financial security and stewardship. It is about life security and stewardship. Parents who have a wealth mindset take ownership of their children's foundational learning which establishes confidence, character, and a mindset of abundance as they navigate today's ever changing world. It is creating space for our children to learn and grow from their mistakes, foster communication where our children are seen and heard, and build a culture of encouragement and agency that our children can carry over in other areas of their lives. In this episode, special guest, Melinda Desmarattes discusses the importance of instilling a wealth mindset in children. She shares the pivotal role a mindset of this nature plays in the lives of growing children whose foundational life learning should begin at home. She encourages parents to teach their children foundational principles that heighten self-advocacy, induce healthy communication, employ fearlessness in asking questions, and build ownership of mistakes while avoiding toxic parenting in the process. Melinda Desmarattes is a mom on a mission to instill a wealth mindset into children. She is currently developing Investing in Wealth as an online, education platform dedicated to empowering parents with the knowledge and resources to instill a wealth mindset in their children. Melinda promotes that mindset and education are crucial in shaping the younger generation's future success and financial well-being. Connect with our guest: Investing in Wealth Waitlist: Join Here [https://melindadesm.gumroad.com/subscribe] Follow on Social: MelindaDesm [https://www.instagram.com/melindadesm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D] __________ ⁣Follow @theunsupervisedmom on Instagram for Godly wisdom, motivation, and tips that help make single "mommying" a little more seamless! ⁣👇🏾 https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom The official podcast hashtag  is #unsupervisedmomlife.   Host: Jovan Brown is a Christian leader and "mompreneur" who is dedicated to helping moms parent God's way and own their kingdom agency in the process. She is an editor, literary coach, writer, lifelong educator, and proud girl mom. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to help others own the wisdom God gives to arrive at the best version of themselves . She is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that honors the power of vulnerability and gives way to raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. Her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”. Connect with The Unsupervised Mom: https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/Subscribe: The Unsupervised Mom™️ Newsletter [https://instagram.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f1b7051316af7406259c48c81&id=dbb6d1d8f4] Visit us online: The Unsupervised Mom™️ [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/] Resource: Wealth Challenge for Moms [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFe1G7l3NA/jZhYwejjcq2zAN26GfwFSA/view?utm_content=DAFe1G7l3NA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink] Email: hello@theunsupervisedmom.com Interested in donating to the show?   [https://paypal.com/jovanbr]Click here [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US]. Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] You are s.h.e.: seen, heard, and enough.

35 | Lights Out!: Transforming Wellness Through Sleep and Rest w/ Dr. Afolabi Brown

The Unsupervised Mom™️ is a weekly podcast for the everyday, Christian single mom, who desires to navigate motherhood, God's way.   Rest and sleep are vital to the health of moms and children. We are not at our best when we, or our children, lack rest.  In this episode, special guest, Dr. Funke Afolabi Brown discusses the effect of good sleep and rest on the overall health of moms and kids. She defines the difference between sleep and rest, raises awareness around various types of rest, sleep disorders and socioeconomic impact on sleep health, and offers best sleep practices to achieve optimal health.  Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. She specializes in the care of children with various sleep and breathing-related disorders. Dr. Brown is a speaker, educator, writer, and founder of Restful Sleep MD. She helps busy moms and their children prioritize sleep to achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential. She does this through coaching, courses, and programs focused on educating and empowering women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health. Connect with our guest: Visit her website: RestfulSleepMD [https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/] Coaching Program [https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/coaching] Book a consultation with Dr. Brown [https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/] Private Practice: Join the Waitlist [https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/the-restful-sleep-place] Recommended Read:  Sacred Rest [https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676] ⁣Follow The Unsupervised Mom on Instagram for wisdom, motivation, and tips that help make single "mommying" a little more seamless! ⁣👇🏾 https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom The official podcast hashtag  is #unsupervisedmomlife.   Host: Jovan Brown is a Christian leader and "mompreneur" who is dedicated to helping others tell compelling stories and develop their agency in the process. She is an editor, literary coach, writer, lifelong educator, and proud girl mom. Her passion for God, storytelling, education, and parenting have allowed her to help others own the best version of themselves . She is the author of The Children of Feelings, a poetry collection that honors the power of vulnerability and gives way to raw, unfiltered feelings around grief, loss, and hope. Her writing on education and cultural competence has been featured in Ebony Magazine. Jovan’s life’s maxim is “tell your unedited story”. Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/Subscribe: The Unsupervised Mom™️ Newsletter [https://instagram.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f1b7051316af7406259c48c81&id=dbb6d1d8f4] Visit us online: The Unsupervised Mom™️ [https://www.instagram.com/theunsupervisedmom/] Resource: Wealth Challenge for Moms [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFe1G7l3NA/jZhYwejjcq2zAN26GfwFSA/view?utm_content=DAFe1G7l3NA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink] Email: hello@theunsupervisedmom.com Interested in donating to the show?  Support the show [https://paypal.me/jovanbr?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US] You are s.h.e.: seen, heard, and enough.