A Tribute to Black Motherhood
In part four of this bonus podcast series, paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Sears-Barefield, Patricia A. Taylor, Dr. Quintrilla Ard and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the theme “In Our Mother’s Gardens.” In this episode the women share their experiences of being multidimensional Black women and how they have fought for dignity in a world that has tried to take it. They share personal stories from their own mothering journeys and talk about some of the hardest chapters where their own lives have been jeopardized . They also share about the legacy their ancestors have left for them and the soil they tend to daily to leave a bounty of dignity for the children that come after them.
Because Black women have a history of not getting paid for their time and work, we would like to honor each of the guests for this series and compensate them for their time. We are asking listeners to donate minimum $1 for each episode they download and listen to in this series. Money can be given via Venmo to @herstoryspeaks and all money given in the month of February will be divided equally among the guests for this series.
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GUEST BIOS:
Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and Black-Eyed Bible Study. She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our spiritual lives. She recently moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and their dog Evie where she reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee.
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https://blackeyedbiblestudy.
IG: @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends
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Patricia A. Taylor is a wife, mom and California native turned Georgia peach. She believes in Jesus, loving all our neighbors, and having critical conversations around racial justice with grace and honesty. Her work is rooted in anti-racism education and she currently serves as the Director of Programs for Be The Bridge. Patricia is a co-host for Upside Down Podcast, which is an ecumenical faith space that has unscripted conversations around justice, spirituality, and culture, and she has also done education-based videos and course writing for Sesame Street in Communities. You may find her on Instagram @patricia_a_taylor a
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Nya Abernathy, founder of The Dignity Effect, is a public educator teaching social emotional well-being for adults. With a focus on the intrinsic worth and value of each person, Nya anchors learners in the dignity they and others hold – from their loved ones to their enemies. Centering truth-telling, soul care, and storytelling, Nya educates on relationships, faith-focused topics, mental health, and social justice. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, two kiddos, and her portable karaoke mic. You can follow her on Instagram or join her membership community, The Dignity Nation, to learn and support.
The Dignity Nation: thedignitynation.com
Instagram: @thedigntiyeffect
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Cha Barefield is a powerful speaker, and the host and creator of “The Cha Show”. The Cha Show is committed to bringing people together, creating a safe space to share stories and inspire our hearts to be better, love better, and hope more. Cha sees the extraordinary in the ordinary and causes us to see the same. She believes that when you speak about things that matter to you, you will invariably speak about things that matter to everyone. The world needs what Cha seeks to amplify, now more than ever.
Cha is committed to all of us becoming an impactful presence in this world, knowing that together we make the world a better place. She hails from Freeport, Bahamas and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Matthew, and their daughter, Caya. When she is not speaking or writing, Cha can be found watching all things reality tv offers or hanging with friends around a fire pit with red wine in hand.
https://www.thechashow.com
IG: @chabare
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Quantrilla Ard, PhD, is a recent transplant to the Atlanta area along with her husband and three littles. A passionate creative at heart, she has answered the call to encourage women in all stages of life and of various backgrounds through empathy, transparency, and love. She shepherds stories as a literary agent and faith-based personal and spiritual development writer. She is also a dynamic speaker and people-connector who believes in the power of collective strength, community and fellowship. She recently graduated from Walden University with a PhD in Health Psychology and is an advocate for social justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. You can find her sharing stories of triumph at www.thephdmamma.com.
IG @thephdmamma
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