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The Black Mom Collective, Dallas, TX (2026)

02/22/2021

What are you spending your mental energy on today?

Are you spending time on things that actually matter to YOU?

Take the time to recommit to yourself and learn who you truly are.

We’ve been taught to conform and we sometimes hold onto traditions that are harmful and are not in OUR best interest.

Acknowledge, love, and STAND in who you are!

Think about your why.

• What inspires you to actually get up and work on your goals?

• What is your purpose?

I challenge you to think about every decision you make today and truthfully answer if you actually wanted to do it.

Let's chat in the comments about who you are, your why, your purpose, and how you're executing on this daily.

11/27/2020

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a day of relaxation with your family yesterday! ⁠⠀
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I hope you're as excited as I am for The Black Mom Collective's Relaunch Party! I want to see you there, mama, so get your tickets while they are available!⁠⠀
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This is a limited capacity event as we are observing COVID-19 social distancing regulations within the enclosed space. However, tickets are on sale right now so make sure you buy yours as soon as possible before they run out!⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective's Relaunch Party is your opportunity to connect and elevate with other Black moms and entrepreneurs such as and . Fireside chat facilitators include and , giving power talks on Intentionally Navigating Motherhood, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy catering provided by and entertainment by . Our unlimited signature cocktails are being crafted by .⁠ This is your afternoon to treat yourself to the finer things in life, and make that your reality every day! ⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective's focus is elevating Black moms to have everything in life that they deserve. From their dream career, home, and the like, being a mom shouldn’t be a struggle, especially when you have the tools and wisdom to make it happen. It’s our pleasure to make the space for you to excel because we’re rooting for you, mama!⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective's Relaunch Party is on Dec. 12th, 1:00 PM at L.A.Y.D. Spaces. You can purchase tickets by clicking the LinkInBio or by going to https://bit.ly/bmcrelaunch. ⁠⠀
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Hope to see you there!

11/23/2020

Are you ready for the big news, mama?⁠⠀
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I had other plans for the announcement, but life happens! 🙃⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective is formally inviting YOU to our Relaunch Party - Black Moms Can Be—And Are—Glamorous Luncheon!! On December 12th, get ready to usher in a new era of Black excellence with me and influencers like , , , as well as entrepreneurs such as and ! My girls , , will also be in the building, along with others! 💕⁠⠀
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This event marks a significant milestone in The Black Mom Collective’s growth. As we continue to embolden Black moms to be their best selves and create their dream lives, we’re now providing an opportunity to meet and mingle with essential figures in various fields, such as beauty, motherhood, parenting, and entrepreneurship.⁠⠀
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This is a daytime black-tie event so dress your best for an entertaining and motivating afternoon, mama! Enjoy delicious elevated Tex-Mex (we're in Texas, right 😁) catered by , as well as entertainment provided by . Our signature cocktails are being crafted by .⁠⠀
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Gone are the days where 100 plus people are in a room and the speaker is talking at everyone. Imagine being able to ask your most burning questions in a small group setting and truly connect with other moms and entrepreneurs.⁠⠀
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Get ready to wine, dine, and network as this event is only the beginning of what The Black Mom Collective has in store for next year. As 2020 comes to a close, we’re setting our sights on bigger and better. That means expanding our reach and providing moms like you access to everything you deserve in life!⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective's Relaunch Party is on Dec. 12th, 1:00 PM at L.A.Y.D. Spaces. Save the date!⁠⠀
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Tickets go on sale Black Friday! Join our Facebook group because I may or may not release the tickets there first. See you there! 😘⁠ ⁠⠀
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***COVID precautions are being taken. Ticket sales are extremely limited.***

11/16/2020

I'm back!! 😘 Go ahead and swipe to see what's on the horizon. ⁠⠀
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I've been gone for a minute, but I have something major in the works to share with you! New content, new events, and a new era is on the horizon. As we shift into a new season for The Black Mom Collective, we’re adding to our focus how being a mom doesn’t mean being in the struggle—and that Black moms are allowed to be glamorous. ⁠⠀
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When I started The Black Mom Collective, it was my way of showing up and showing out for Black moms and women by holding corporations accountable for their lack of diversity. Like many of us noticed, after the tragic murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor earlier this year, many brands began posting black squares on their social media to suggest that they stood in solidarity with Black people. However, that support only seemed to spring into “action” now, and mostly in a performative way.⁠⠀
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The Black Mom Collective began to grow quicker than I ever expected with immense support from you, as well as with collaborations with other brands that understood the value of Black moms and women. As our mission has remained the same—empower Black moms with the tools to be their best selves—the way we must go about it has changed.⁠⠀
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I’m excited to share with you The Black Mom Collective’s relaunch coming soon with a brand new look, a brand new direction, and brand new exclusive benefits for you.⁠ ⁠⠀
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Make sure you stay tuned (turn on those notifications), Mama, as there is also a special announcement dropping really soon. Also, if you're not in our Facebook group, you should join, because I'll be dropping the special announcement in there first. 😙⁠⠀
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We’re only going to get better with age!⁠ ⁠⠀⁠⠀
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10/26/2020

S*x should be enjoyable for you, mama. Period.⁠⠀
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When we enter a relationship and/or get married, we expect s*x to be consensual and pleasurable. And that’s because it should be. ⁠⠀
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Did you know that 84% of women have s*x with their partner to get them to help out around the house? And not because they actually...want to have s*x?⁠⠀
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That alone is a red flag, mama! If you feel like you are obligated in any way to have s*x to appease your husband, but not yourself, it’s ok to say no. If you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe telling him no, then there’s a bigger red flag that you’ll need to access.⁠⠀
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You should get what you want out of s*x with the s*x itself. If you want more romance, more or***ms, more communication, make it known to your significant other. If you’re less interested in s*x and don’t feel in the mood as often, let him know as well. Don’t force yourself to fake it because that only leaves you feeling used, and could lead to resentment for your spouse.⁠⠀
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You’re not broken if you don’t require or desire s*x as much as your spouse. ⁠⠀
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How do you communicate with your spouse about s*x? If your libido doesn’t match him, how do you let him know? What are some healthy alternatives to s*x that help you and your spouse bond?⁠⠀
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10/17/2020

Your toddler has found their voice! This is an exciting but challenging stage. Sometimes you're in a rush and don't have the time to explain why they can't do something or why they have to go. ⁠⠀
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Rest assured that we all go through this phase. Don't take it as an act of defiance as your child has discovered they have autonomy and want to exercise it. ⁠⠀
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Instead of arguing with your child, try these tips: ⁠⠀
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1. Let Them Make Decisions. ⁠⠀
2. Don't Be So Quick To React. ⁠⠀
3. Let Them Help Out. ⁠⠀
4. Distract Them. ⁠⠀
5. Say "Yes" Sometimes. ⁠⠀
6. Redirect Them ⁠⠀
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If you find yourself saying "no" a lot, your child will likely continue to use this phrase as well. Practice teaching your child other responses and anticipate when your child might say "no", so you can be prepared to use one of the tips above.⁠⠀
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Were these tips helpful? Don't forget to comment, share, and save this post. ⁠⠀
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10/17/2020

How do you criticize your children constructively without tearing them down?⁠⠀
If your child has ever done something you didn’t agree with, how do you let them know this without judging or shaming them for it?⁠⠀
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I believe the more we accept that our children are their own person (and will perhaps lead a life that we may not always condone), we learn that our criticisms are not always warranted.⁠⠀
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For example, my little sister is a huge K-Pop fan and loves everything to do with Korean culture. While I don’t share her tastes, I accept her for who she is because she’s her own person. However, our father is very critical of her interests. He sometimes tells her that she is abandoning her own culture because she chooses to study Korean history versus Black history. Because he made his opinion known in a negative way, their relationship became strained.⁠⠀
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I think we should always be mindful of our children and their hobbies, interests, and lifestyles because it’s not our place to tell them what they should and shouldn’t like. Even if we find it nonsensical or silly, if they didn’t ask our opinion, should we voice it?⁠⠀
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I know as mothers we love our children and want to be helpful by providing information we believe is important for them to know. However, where does this cross the line from constructive criticism to condemning who they are?⁠⠀
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10/13/2020

5 Toddler Development Apps 🧠🧠🧠⁠⠀
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These apps help support you in ensuring your child is developmentally on track.⁠⠀
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As a first time parent, it is important to me that I have the latest and greatest information when it comes to child development for Jayde. I currently use each of these apps daily, with the exception of The WonderWeeks app.⁠⠀
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✨1) Kinedu ⁠⠀
provides daily activities and corresponding milestones. I can view past activities, materials needed, and what's needed to prepare for the next day. ⁠⠀
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✨2) WeeSchool ⁠⠀
is a free app brought to you by the creators of Baby Einstein. Milestones, activities, music, videos, and first words are all included in this app. Jayde's favorite thing in the app is WeeWords.⁠⠀
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provides a Tip of the Week that's geared towards Jayde's current development. They have Baby & Me classes and provide an area where you can capture and save moments that correlate to milestones. ⁠⠀
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✨4) BabySparks ⁠⠀
provides you with a comprehensive progress summary back by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On your daily screen, they provide relevant articles as well as tips. ⁠⠀
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app breaks down the 10 major, predictable, age-linked changes babies go through during their first 20 months of their lives. The app helps you identify when your child is going through a leap and how to support them. ⁠⠀
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Let me know in the comments below if you currently use any of these apps! ⁠⠀
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Share if you think another mom could benefit from this information. 💕⁠⠀
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10/11/2020

Do you struggle trying to live a “perfect life?”⁠⠀
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This could show up in how we present ourselves at work, how we keep up with our homes, and how we parent our children. We want to be the perfect employee, the perfect mom, the perfect wife, etc. It’s easy to become absorbed with the idea that we must look and be a certain way to be seen, be heard, and be happy. ⁠⠀
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Did you know that perfectionism stems from anxiety, stress, and can lead to panic disorder?⁠⠀
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Here are 3 tips that have helped me with “Perfect Mom Syndrome”:⁠⠀
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1. You are more than just "Mom".⁠⠀
2. It's okay to ask for help.⁠⠀
3. Be content with where you are.⁠⠀
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Swipe to find more details. 😏⁠⠀
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As mothers and wives, the pressure of being a good mom and partner can force us to try and reach a standard that isn’t possible. You are perfect as you are and I know you’re doing the best you can!⁠⠀
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How are you making peace with breaking away from being perfect? What are some ways you show yourself grace?⁠⠀
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10/11/2020

In a quest to find Black women authors for book club, I came across We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood by . ⁠⠀
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For as long as most of us have been alive, being a Black woman in America (and on this planet) is complicated. We are both celebrated for our artistry, our hair and bodies, our resilience...and shunned for the exact same reasons.⁠⠀
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When I was growing up, I’m certain my mother did all she could to instill in me the values I needed to not only educate myself, but protect myself from the harsh realities of the world. Yet, there is no “perfect” way to raise our children that will completely shield them from racism, heartbreak and the like.⁠⠀
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Some battles unfortunately must be fought...but I often wonder if how I was raised to handle life as a Black woman will and/or must differ than how I raise my daughter in the new age that we live in.⁠⠀
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To give our parents the benefit of the doubt, perhaps they were tougher on us because they knew the world had no mercy.⁠⠀
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In the year 2020, there have been too many tragic blows to our community back-to-back-to-back than what feels like ever before.⁠⠀
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From the senseless and racially-charged murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd (and countless other Black and brown men, women, and children); huge spikes in Black American deaths due to COVID-19 that are nearly three times higher than white people, according to the APM Research Lab; to the Trump administration doing more harm than good its Black citizens...it feels like the world is especially menacing for us right now.⁠⠀
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This alone is a trigger for Black parents to protect our children fiercely.⁠⠀
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What are your thoughts on the quote, "To care for, protect, and prepare our children for adulthood, black moms cannot merely accept the works as it is."?⁠⠀
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Do you feel, as a Black mother, there are certain realities we have to teach our children at an early age? Does the differ by gender? ⁠⠀
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10/10/2020

When we look back on our collective childhoods (especially if you grew up with strict parents and/or in the Christian church scene), it seemed like it was illegal to be a child sometimes. You know the phrase, “Children are to be seen and not heard?” That was the gist of how our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles viewed us when we were younger. ⁠⠀
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If we popped up during conversations, they told us to see our way out of “grown folks’ business.” If we made too much noise coming in and out of our homes while playing with our friends, we were told to either stay in or out, and to keep it all the way down. If we ever got in trouble, we weren’t allowed to “talk back.” We had to simply be quiet and remain still.⁠⠀
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When I think of how children are viewed in the generic structure of some Black families, it saddens me how they are oftentimes discriminated against for being a child. They are seen as too young to understand how the world works, but old enough to know better and do better. I’ve witnessed my friend’s or relative’s children expressing themselves (some consider it “being wild and unruly),” and the parents snapping and telling them to sit down and shut up. Instead of helping their children understand there is a time and place for unabashed fun, they simply stifle it altogether and instruct them to stay that way.⁠⠀
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What do you think about the stigma of having children be seen and not heard? Do you think the parent-child dynamic is normal, or is it related to the parents’ trauma being passed on to their child(ren)? What are some ways you allow your children to be children?⁠⠀
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