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Motherhood in Black & White

Kaanji and Tara

108 episodes

Hosted by Gen X moms, Kaanji Irby and Tara Campbell. These two women- one Black and one White- come from different worlds, but have become close friends through their shared experiences as suburban ‘boy moms,’ working women in male-dominated workplaces, and their love of 90s hip-hop. Listen in as they chat with each other and connect with guests about parenting and pop culture and the tragedies and triumphs of motherhood with honesty, empathy and humor.

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  1. Episode Rewind: How We Celebrate Black History Month

    · 30 min · S5 E7

    Original Air Date: January 31,2021 | Re-release: February 2,2025 As Black History Month kicks off, we’re revisiting an important conversation from 2021 about what this month means to us and how we celebrate it as…

  2. Managing Middlescence

    · 36 min · S5 E6

    In this episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss their experiences in this midlife period, reflect on adolescence, and discuss personal, professional and parenting challenges in their middlescence. Listen as they share stories…

  3. Surviving Summer

    · 28 min · S5 E5

    In this new episode, our hosts jump into summer break plans and how it’s different with older kids. Kaanji and Tara discuss the laziness of teenage summers, what they’re each doing for their own self care, and the best…

  4. Kinkeeping: A Woman’s Work?

    · 27 min · S5 E4

    There’s a phrase that’s crept up in parenting circles and social media sites during the past few months; it’s not a new term, but it’s having a resurgence. This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss kinkeeping and ways…

  5. The Lessons That We Have Learned

    · 34 min · S5 E3

    Our hosts are back again this week and feeling nostalgic. Join Kaanji and Tara as they reflect on the past four seasons and each share five lessons learned from three years of podcasting. As usual, their comments range…

  6. The Two-Parent Privilege Debunked

    · 23 min · S5 E2

    In another new episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss recent research around the two-parent privilege. Listen as our hosts debate whether a two-parent privilege exists and share their upbringing stories. Join the discussion…

  7. Kaanji and Tara's Excellent Adventures (continued)

    · 32 min · S5 E1

    In their return from an extended hiatus, Kaanji and Tara are back to discuss the reasons for their podcasting break and their significant life and parenting updates. Listen as they reflect on how their predictions for…

  8. Our 2022 Year in Review

    · 32 min · S4 E18

    In this final episode of 2022 (and Season 4!), our hosts review big moments from this calendar year. Kaanji and Tara review highs and lows from the last 12 months, both personally and in pop culture. The verdict is in:…

  9. Upgrading Your Home in 2023

    · 34 min · S4 E17

    Are you ready for a home remodel or refresh in 2023? This week, Kaanji and Tara chat with designer Jo Gifford about Kaanji's recent home renovation. Jo shares tips on how to update your living spaces on a budget and…

  10. Mom Shaming

    · 29 min · S4 E16

    Kaanji and Tara share their thoughts on mom shaming, self shame, and how social media contributes to a culture of comparison. Tune in and listen as our hosts discuss their own experiences of shame and how they strive…

  11. The Light We Carry

    · 34 min · S4 E15

    Recently, Tara had the opportunity to attend Michelle Obama's book tour for her newest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Tara shares some of the highlights and from the event, and our hosts…

  12. The Holiday Hustle

    · 26 min · S4 E14

    For many of us, Thanksgiving week begins the holiday corridor, 6 weeks of nonstop activity that ends with the New Year celebration. This episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss the holiday hustle, how they avoid it, and each…

  13. Lizzo and Ladies' Night

    · 27 min · S4 E13

    Kaanji and Tara share their first ladies' night out at a Lizzo concert and reflect upon why ladies' nights are so important for moms. Listen as the ladies discuss their favorite Lizzo songs and lyrics and their…

  14. Raising Multiracial Kids in 2022

    · 29 min · S4 E12

    This week our hosts discuss Kaanji's experience raising multiracial kids. Kaanji and Tara discuss what it means to be biracial or multiracial and the increasing number of people that identify themselves this way in the…

  15. All Things Halloween

    · 29 min · S4 E11

    In this spook-tacular episode, Kaanji and Tara discuss their kids' favorite Halloween costumes, scary movies, and their trick-or-treating traditions. Connect with us: Clubhouse: @Kaanji and @Taraallyce Become a…

  16. Parenting Neurodivergent Kids.

    · 50 min · S4 E10

    Kaanji and Tara are joined by Sarah Durham, educator, coach and creative, for this important conversation about neurodiversity, adolescence and academics. Listen as Sarah, a former middle school teacher, shares her…

  17. Sometimes Quitters Win

    · 30 min · S4 E9

    This week our hosts talk about when it's ok to let our kids quit. Kaanji and Tara both talk about the "quitters never win" philosophy they were both raised with and how they've had to unlearn it with their own kids.…

  18. Time Management

    · 27 min · S4 E8

    Kaanji starts this episode out by getting straight to the point - how do we maximize our time so we can accomplish ALL THE THINGS? Our hosts both discuss some of the practical tools they've used to manage their time,…

  19. The Discipline Dilemma

    · 31 min · S4 E7

    This week, Kaanji and Tara chat about ways they have chosen to discipline their children. Our hosts discuss different parenting philosophies around punishment. Listen to find out whether they have chosen to discipline…

  20. Fall Pop Culture PIcks!

    · 28 min · S4 E6

    In keeping with tradition, it's that time of year when Kaanji and Tara talk about what they are looking forward to this fall in TV, movies, and music. We get a recap of Tara's consolation vacation, find out what…

  21. Labors of Love - A Very Special Reshare

    · 47 min · S4 E5

    In a special Labor Day episode, Kaanji and Tara are joined by two very special guests, fellow moms Dominique and Dianthe. All four mothers share their wildly different labor and delivery stories that involve orange…

  22. Should Kids Have a Right to Privacy?

    · 26 min · S4 E4

    This week, Kaanji and Tara talk about their views on allowing their kids more privacy and how it's changed as their sons have gotten older. This topic has polarizing opinions, so they look to the internet experts for…

  23. Pausing our lives for student loans?

    · 30 min · S4 E3

    If you have student loan debt or are considering taking out loans to help your kids pay for college, then this is the episode for you! This week, Kaanji and Tara chat about the pitfalls of student loans, their debt…

  24. (Dis)Connecting on Vacation

    · 25 min · S4 E2

    As our hosts caught up on their summer activities, the conversation of vacations and how to be fully present with our families came up. Tara admits that she's never really 100% unplugged from work, and Kaanji admits to…

  25. We're Back (to School)!

    · 26 min · S4 E1

    After an unexpected hiatus, our hosts are back! The timing is perfect, too, because Tara is about to start navigating the challenges of her son starting middle school, and Kaanji has plenty of advice, since her son is…

  26. As Seen on TV: Our Favorite TV Moms

    · 40 min · S3 E8

    In honor of Mother's Day, our hosts are sharing this encore episode from Season One, which is one of Kaanji and Tara's all time favorites! Can you guess who are their Top 5 TV moms of all-time? Listen to this hilarious…

  27. Our Favorite Year(s)

    · 28 min · S3 E7

    This week, Kaanji and Tara take time to share their favorite (and least favorite) moments during the phases of motherhood. Find out what our hosts thought of the experience of parenting infants, toddlers, young kids…

  28. Finding Joy in Motherhood

    · 29 min · S3 E6

    This week our hosts talk about the importance of looking for joy in the motherhood journey. They both discuss where they struggle with fear and expectations as moms and how both can steal the joy from their…

  29. On Being Called the N* Word

    · 25 min · S3 E5

    How would you handle the situation if your child was called a racial or ethnic slur? In this powerful episode, Kaanji discusses a recent incident where her son is called the N* word and our hosts have a heartfelt…

  30. Really Bad Parenting Advice

    · 27 min · S3 E4

    This week, Kaanji and Tara discuss some really bad parenting advice that they have received during their motherhood journeys. Listen as they share some insights into how their childhoods have informed some of their…

  31. The ABCs of CRT

    · 32 min · S3 E3

    This week, Kaanji and Tara dive into the discussion about critical race theory (CRT) and share their thoughts on the controversy brewing in some school districts about school curriculum and book bans. Connect with us:…

  32. The Power of Perseverance

    · 29 min · S3 E2

    Kaanji and Tara take time this week to reflect on why resilience and perseverance are important skills to cultivate and model for their families. Our hosts share their thoughts about the confirmation hearings for Judge…

  33. How to Talk to Kids About War

    · 30 min · S3 E1

    In this Season 3 premiere, Kaanji and Tara are joined by parenting writer and journalist, Ericka Souter, to discuss how to have age-appropriate conversations with our kids about the war in Ukraine. Ms. Souter shares…

  34. Our Highs and Lows of '21

    · 23 min · S2 E20

    In this final episode of 2021, Kaanji and Tara reflect on the highlights - and low points - of this year. Our hosts share some candid thoughts about pivoting during the pandemic and discuss what they are most looking…

  35. Black and Missing with Soledad O'Brien

    · 28 min · S2 E19

    Christmas came early for our hosts as they are joined by the Emmy award-winning journalist and documentarian, Soledad O'Brien. They discuss her new series on HBO, Black and Missing, and the ongoing media bias that…

  36. Representation Matters: Shows Worth Streaming

    · 32 min · S2 E18

    This episode, we review two new media releases- movie King Richard and the docu-series Black and Missing. Kaanji and Tara discuss explaining marginalization and racism fo their kids and offer insight about how parents…

  37. Should Grades Matter?

    · 29 min · S2 E17

    This week, Kaanji and Tara talk about grades and how they each approach motivating their sons to feel successful in school. They navigate a complex conversation about how they define success, how their kids are both…

  38. A Conversation with Gretchen Carlson

    · 27 min · S2 E16

    In this episode that originally aired in November 2020, Kaanji and Tara chat with journalist, author, nonprofit founder, and mother, Gretchen Carlson. You may know Gretchen as a former Miss America and the courageous…

  39. Hair Love

    · 32 min · S2 E15

    This week, Kaanji and Tara untangle issues of beauty standards and Black hair discrimination in America. Listen as Kaanji talks about her and her son's Black hair care journey. Tune is as our hosts talk about cultural…

  40. Working Mom Dilemma with Whitnee Hawthorne

    · 32 min · S2 E14

    Can working moms have it all? This episode, Kaanji and Tara are joined by Whitnee Hawthorne of The Savvy Working Mom to talk about the challenges working moms face and how to find balance in it all. Whitnee shares her…

  41. Should you prioritize your partner over your kids?

    · 29 min · S2 E13

    Many mothers instinctively feel a need to put their children first - before other relationships and themselves. This episode, Kaanji and Tara share the challenges that they have had with prioritizing their marriages…

  42. Guess Who's (Not) Coming to Dinner?

    · 25 min · S2 E12

    We are wrapping up another month and our hosts discuss how fast the holiday season is approaching. As they discuss Thanksgiving and gathering with friends and family, they each share which celebrity moms they would…

  43. Do you know what your kid is streaming?

    · 29 min · S2 E11

    Netflix's most-watched series has many parents asking: should I let my kids watch? This week, Kaanji and Tara discuss this pop culture phenomenon, why it's so popular with kids, and how parents can assess and discuss…

  44. The Other F Word

    · 30 min · S2 E10

    This week, our hosts talk about a less controversial F word - forgiveness. They each share how important learning to forgive has been in each of their lives and how they are working to foster the practice with their…

  45. Reshare: We are Survivors

    · 41 min · S2 E9

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. This week we reshare an episode…

  46. Our Fall Pop Culture Picks

    · 26 min · S2 E8

    This week, our hosts each review their top 5 pop culture picks of the season. Their lists almost completely diverge and cover a wide spectrum of options - TV, movies, books and even social media picks. Tara has a pick…

  47. Mindfulness, Health and Happiness

    · 31 min · S2 E7

    This week, we are joined by Brenna Vivier, a mother of 3 who shares her story of navigating "invisible" illness and how she has found peace in the chaos through a regular mindfulness and meditation practice. Brenna…

  48. Doing Good Together

    · 31 min · S2 E6

    This week, we are joined by Jessica Jackley, Founder of Alltruists, a company that provides a monthly subscription box that provides resources for families to engage in issues and volunteer in small, but impactful…

  49. The Great Tech Debate

    · 36 min · S2 E5

    How much time is too much screen time? How old should kids be when they get cell phones? This week, we dive into a discussion on how we can manage our kids' non-educational screen time and the ways that we have been…

  50. Anti-Bias Awareness

    · 31 min · S2 E4

    This week, we are joined by Nadine Fonseca, Founder and CEO of Mighty Kind, a publication company dedicated to providing anti-bias resources for parents and kids. Nadine talks about how Mighty Kind focuses on kindness…

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