For some reason I got really emotional about this episode because us as black people have been through and still going through a lot !!!! Thank you Mona you are a gem !!!
It’s should NOT surprise me that on the other side of the world 🌎 in Australia 🖤💛❤️our struggle is actually so similar!! Peace ☮️ and Love ❤️ to Mona⁉️Phelps⁉️ and the whole DCMWG crew!!
I worked at a job for 12 years only to find out year 10 (Covid year) that the young lady (white woman) I trained with no experience, was making more money than me. I went to my employer and let him know it was some bullshit, they act like they didn’t realize and back paid me a raise. I had already started looking for a new job immediately but then Covid came around. So I held out a little longer, but the following year I was given an opportunity and I jumped at it! Best decision I ever made.. Anyway my previous employer had the nerve to act like he didn’t understand why I was leaving.
Mona I work at a medical office at the front desk and babyyyy I puts my headphones in and tear this podcast up faithfully. I love you so much and I'm so proud of you girl. And I love that you are an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. We love you girl keep going up! #1 podcast in the WORLD
Girl, thank you for bringing this up!!! I am a Broker-Salesperson (real estate) in NV, and we still have classes on redlining to this day... I was shocked/not shocked when I became an agent and learned how hardcore redlining was across america. I couldn't believe we had to have a class to teach that redlining is illegal... like are you serious? People dont know not to be fu*ked up? It was 2019 and they still had examples of how it STILL happens today! I promise you the sh*t is real today sis! I tell everyone and try to educate everyone on MAKE SURE YOUR AGENT IS ON YOUR SIDE! Make sure you know your RE Agent for thr biggest purchase of your life!!!!!!! Thank you again for bringing this up! People need to know ❤❤❤❤ Love you Mona! ❤❤❤❤
I loved everything you said about the black skin experience. When explaining it to a white former classmate a few years ago I said “people think it’s people calling you nigger to your nose that’s hard but it’s the “smaller” everyday shit that no one bats an eyelash about that we have to think about CONSTANTLY that’s draining as fuck.” I then gave examples about shopping, work, house buying, etc. and he was in shock.
I'm remote now but the microaggressions usually always start with the touching of the hair or wearing head wraps and someone telling me that others were "concerned" about my spiritual practices (basically they thought I was a witch because I covered my hair). If your hair is too short, they ask if you like girls. If it's too long and natural, it's too big. If you're slim, they call you skinny and say you need to eat. If you're thick, they ask you if you want to walk with them during the lunch break. Glad I'm not in office anymore!
I wanna chime in for the nonprofit girlies who deal with this mess..we deal with the bullies that wear masks like they help the world but are horrible to employees..i have left several toxic jobs and had no regrets my peace is worth more
On the last day of BLACK HISTORY month 2018 I put a coworker in her place with the spirit of 100 years of ancestors!!! I let her comment on my head wraps saying oh “ I bet your head is warm “ fly but she crossed the line when she said something to an older lady that wore a lot of wigs. She pulled me to the said telling me how it made her feel bad, that co woker wore wigs to hide hair loss. Later that day I went into her office and closed her door and told her why you see black women wear head wraps, and wigs, and weaves. It isn’t always for fashion some ppl have hair damage/loss and wear them for various reasons so your comments are inappropriate because you don’t know if it’s fashion, homage/religion/heritage, hair loss or illness. She was apologizing and correcting herself like they do but it felt good to check her.
Might I add🤨 I’m starting to see that USSSSSSSS AS THE BLACK WOMAN intimidated other race women. Even if your not that educated the way you carry yourself with grace and beauty and knowledge kills them Corporate America 🤦🏾♀️
Smush learning early I love that for him. I didn't know until I was 21 taking my first road trip to to the south that you gotta pay tolls, I was PISSED
I am a only child too Mona and we love our friends so differently I don’t think people understand unless they don’t have siblings they were raised with
I do intermittent fasting too. I don’t eat after 2pm except Sundays a cheat day. I lost 40 pounds and got back to my high school weight and I don’t even have to eat healthy 😂 it’s the only thing that worked for me
@@rebelhillproductions I mean you can do different times but for me I wake up like 7 and then I stop at 2PM. And I’m not eating the entire time either like I don’t need to wake up and eat right away so it’s really like one big meal and that’s it.
This is hands down one of my favorite episodes! The micro aggressions in corporate America are real and I wish more people talked about this. Thanks for a great pod!!❤
I went to a predominantly white school graduated HS in 2010 and went through the struggle of people touching my hair like it was a science experiment ALL the time. I also remember getting on the school bus and being called a “Brownie” and to go to the back of the bus where I belong. Long story short my bus driver turned the camera off one day and lil Logan got his nose and glasses broken! Brownie wasn’t having it anymore 😂
I’m going through the same thing at my job. What’s crazy “we in zoom for a meeting”not for you to be looking in the background to see how I live andddddd the moment someone make it there business to say Ommmggggg your house is absolutely beautiful everyone stop go look at my background and the hate start. I did this I did that just so I can lose what they thought in there mind that gave me this abundance and beautiful home, I’m like in my mind this job don’t pay me enough to live this lifestyle 😂😂😂💯back tf up and stop trying to calculate my coins , because I was taught how to keep my house clean and if they don’t know because I don’t have to explain I’m a interior designer Wooahhhh so it comes naturally to me to live in elegance. The nerve of these people. The things you have to do to keep a straight face just to take care of your family. Your supervisor becomes a secret hater on the low so he makes your job far more worse then it have to be no support talk down to you and at you it’s a lot. Corporate America is something
@@kandi895 Anddddd may I add it don’t take for me to be a beautiful soul with amazing energy andddddd a sharp dressing beautiful woman that makes them even madder
YOU AINT SAY ONE LIE!! I watched that damn Kirk Franklin documentary and was IN TEARS!! I did not expect that and NO, me and my dad are not on terms!! People are mad because he used it to the release of his album but it’s not a secret that Kirk was adopted. It’s his story and his music is clearly an expression of that!!
I loved this episode. Corporate America is not for the weak. Honey the stories I could tell you. I miss Tony had me in tears. Thanks for making my morning Mona.
Yassssss What's up Mona & Phelps and the squad I be sooooo happy to get the uploads to carry me over to clock out time. Yasssssss. Love youuuu Mona ❤❤❤❤
Micro-aggression conversation and corporate world was well received and needed because we as black people always have to two times as hard to receive the same of recognition.
Mona, I can relate so much that's how we grew up knowing Our past (I do think it's bc my Dad is light so he over compensated, which I thankful he did) Back & forth from Northern Va to Philly crazy culture shock at times.
Mona when you were talking about red lining and destroying areas for gentrification purposes it reminded me of the stories of how they say that the broke the levees purposely in New Orleans to save the French Quarter but the 9th ward was sacrificed.
It’s so crazy you’re talking about this, bc I had a moment this morning getting ready for work. I’ve recently realized I have to disengage, period with my white coworkers. Everything I tell them, they go behind my back and tell someone else, bc they want me fired. I don’t even tell them anything important. But, the thing is, my boss loves me & they know he was gonna fire them & keep me, so now their behavior has become worse. I’m currently in my office with the door closed, bc I don’t want them to even think I want to talk.
This really is the downfall of working in higher positions. I’m only 29(male) but have worked in health insurance, with mainly women(caucasian). I’ve experienced a little bit but I can’t believe the more you move up the worse it can get. My goal is a 6 figure income.
This is so funny because I am listening to this episode in the office with my headphones SUPER low because I know how you are 😭 but I love it. Love youuuu Mona 💗
Mona I fuckin love you fr you’re such an amazing mom! You remind me a lot of my mom, she was very honest with me growing up & I’ll always appreciate her for that
Amazing episode as always! And it’s right on time, as I’ve been so exhausted trying to work a corporate job. People always say “bring your whole self to work” but that’s honestly not possible for a lot of black people in the corporate world. Even if you don’t experience direct racism, there are micro-aggressions, there are people who assume you don’t know how to do your job, and there’s the heavy isolating feeling of being the “only”. Not fun.
🥹Mona describing her relationship ship with smoosh ❤️I don’t have a kids but it reminds me of my relationship wit my lil cousin he’s like that with me, his mom, people he also sees sad sometimes he’ll hug you or do a sweet joking gesture 🥹it’s adorable
Definitely a corporate girlie that hasn't missed an episode! MS degree lmao, but I'm ghetto just like you Mona. But I grew up like Phelps, from da p but always went to the best schools.
I never forget I had my 25th bday at the stinger not sure if they still open but they used to bang up in there that spot was popping and so is the food
Ok Mona put the button up on just to cook lol.. Another Great episode cousin and I wanted to add that being honest with your child is a part of wisdom and what we even gain it for. The way you can be honest does not have to be all sweet because the truth has a habit of being the opposite sometimes and thats what we call harsh realities, but what would you say is too much honesty?
Mona 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the gentle parenting part took me out! But thank you speaking about the adultification of black 😢girls! I was over sexualized as a child because I developed early. HATED IT! Loved this episode 💛
i enjoy that Mona talks about deep things in a light way that reaches a vast audience, who may not otherwise have such conversations. Y'all "uncomfort" is not a word. Should be "discomfort in the workplace"...I can't help that I was raised by a journalist 🤣.
I love the involvement Mona demands in a room.
... I was texting Tom about the show 🙃
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For some reason I got really emotional about this episode because us as black people have been through and still going through a lot !!!! Thank you Mona you are a gem !!!
We also put Ourselves through a lot and still putting us through it. It’s Sad 😢
We’re still going through!!! I’m waiting on the next racial slur.
Which is why we need (it’s imperative) to stick together!
It’s should NOT surprise me that on the other side of the world 🌎 in Australia 🖤💛❤️our struggle is actually so similar!! Peace ☮️ and Love ❤️ to Mona⁉️Phelps⁉️ and the whole DCMWG crew!!
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This is why I love DCMWG‼️ YOU GET EDUCATION AND LAUGHTER‼️
Education?😂 not even close
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I worked at a job for 12 years only to find out year 10 (Covid year) that the young lady (white woman) I trained with no experience, was making more money than me. I went to my employer and let him know it was some bullshit, they act like they didn’t realize and back paid me a raise. I had already started looking for a new job immediately but then Covid came around. So I held out a little longer, but the following year I was given an opportunity and I jumped at it! Best decision I ever made.. Anyway my previous employer had the nerve to act like he didn’t understand why I was leaving.
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“Don’t Solange in the elevator cuz Hov’s still around” 😭 you went crazy with that one 😂😂😂
Mic drop 🎤
Extremely Crazy cause she right 😂😂
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Mona I work at a medical office at the front desk and babyyyy I puts my headphones in and tear this podcast up faithfully. I love you so much and I'm so proud of you girl. And I love that you are an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. We love you girl keep going up! #1 podcast in the WORLD
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"Fuck the voicemail wrap it up"
And that ladies and gentlemen is why this is the #1 PODCAST 👏🏾👏🏾🤣🤣💯
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I love how you let you kid express himself... some parents don't get how hard it is for them too.
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The microagression explanation is spot on it’s hella uncomfortable but it’s like do I want to keep the opportunity or keep my peace
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Yes, intermittent fasting (IF) definitely works. Not only is it a weightloss tool, but it is beneficial to your organs, cells, gut, etc.
Have you tried it?
Girl, thank you for bringing this up!!! I am a Broker-Salesperson (real estate) in NV, and we still have classes on redlining to this day... I was shocked/not shocked when I became an agent and learned how hardcore redlining was across america. I couldn't believe we had to have a class to teach that redlining is illegal... like are you serious? People dont know not to be fu*ked up? It was 2019 and they still had examples of how it STILL happens today! I promise you the sh*t is real today sis! I tell everyone and try to educate everyone on MAKE SURE YOUR AGENT IS ON YOUR SIDE! Make sure you know your RE Agent for thr biggest purchase of your life!!!!!!! Thank you again for bringing this up! People need to know ❤❤❤❤ Love you Mona! ❤❤❤❤
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these are the best pods when you’re just talking, venting, cutting off Phelps, & randomly going off topic. i love you mona fr fr ❤❤
I loved everything you said about the black skin experience. When explaining it to a white former classmate a few years ago I said “people think it’s people calling you nigger to your nose that’s hard but it’s the “smaller” everyday shit that no one bats an eyelash about that we have to think about CONSTANTLY that’s draining as fuck.” I then gave examples about shopping, work, house buying, etc. and he was in shock.
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I'm remote now but the microaggressions usually always start with the touching of the hair or wearing head wraps and someone telling me that others were "concerned" about my spiritual practices (basically they thought I was a witch because I covered my hair). If your hair is too short, they ask if you like girls. If it's too long and natural, it's too big. If you're slim, they call you skinny and say you need to eat. If you're thick, they ask you if you want to walk with them during the lunch break. Glad I'm not in office anymore!
Wow black women have it tough in office spaces.
Love ❤and light ☀️from YUIN Nation.. AUSTRALIA 🖤💛❤ We love 💕 you sis!!🙏🏽
“Are you gonna make my toaster strudel?” Yo smush is HILARIOUS!😂😂😂😂🫶🏽🫶🏽 love you Mona & the crew!
I wanna chime in for the nonprofit girlies who deal with this mess..we deal with the bullies that wear masks like they help the world but are horrible to employees..i have left several toxic jobs and had no regrets my peace is worth more
Mona, you are a brilliant orator and commentator. Love this episode with you and Phelps! 💪🏾
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On the last day of BLACK HISTORY month 2018 I put a coworker in her place with the spirit of 100 years of ancestors!!! I let her comment on my head wraps saying oh “ I bet your head is warm “ fly but she crossed the line when she said something to an older lady that wore a lot of wigs. She pulled me to the said telling me how it made her feel bad, that co woker wore wigs to hide hair loss. Later that day I went into her office and closed her door and told her why you see black women wear head wraps, and wigs, and weaves. It isn’t always for fashion some ppl have hair damage/loss and wear them for various reasons so your comments are inappropriate because you don’t know if it’s fashion, homage/religion/heritage, hair loss or illness. She was apologizing and correcting herself like they do but it felt good to check her.
well done!
Amen good job sis
👏 thank you for your service!!! ❤
It was a pleasure and I’ll do it again!!! I be sick of them with that.
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When I say I appreciate this woman I mean it, she’s real, raw educated and open minded!! 💕💕 We need more of this.
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Might I add🤨 I’m starting to see that USSSSSSSS AS THE BLACK WOMAN intimidated other race women. Even if your not that educated the way you carry yourself with grace and beauty and knowledge kills them Corporate America 🤦🏾♀️
Smush learning early I love that for him. I didn't know until I was 21 taking my first road trip to to the south that you gotta pay tolls, I was PISSED
That Kirk franklin documentary was a tear jerker for sure.
I am a only child too Mona and we love our friends so differently I don’t think people understand unless they don’t have siblings they were raised with
I do intermittent fasting too. I don’t eat after 2pm except Sundays a cheat day. I lost 40 pounds and got back to my high school weight and I don’t even have to eat healthy 😂 it’s the only thing that worked for me
I gotta try this
Damn after 2 pm? I’m trying that now. It’s so hard.
Wait, when you do you start? I been doing Noon to 7pm. 2pm sounds hella hard.
@@rebelhillproductions I mean you can do different times but for me I wake up like 7 and then I stop at 2PM. And I’m not eating the entire time either like I don’t need to wake up and eat right away so it’s really like one big meal and that’s it.
@@QueXopa79 yeah so basically I just eat one big ass meal and that’s it 😂 except Sundays is my cheat day
Phelps hoodie goes crazy 😍..this episode was so good..Mona is a natural!
I work in a law firm and I watch this podcast religiously while I’m working😭😭
Only Mona could make a coke conversation with an 8 year old endearing because awww 🥰
Edit: I’ve never listened to a whole Wu Tang album either🫣
This is hands down one of my favorite episodes! The micro aggressions in corporate America are real and I wish more people talked about this. Thanks for a great pod!!❤
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My Wednesday morning fix 😁.. Good morning Mona, Phelps, and the crew. Y'all have a blessed day 💯✨
Thanks for watching!!
No doubt, I love Mona she is an amazing young lady 💯
That’s exactly how I talk to my kids , honesty
Damona!!! Thank you so much for the micro aggression conversation!!
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Instantly a classic episode✨Much ❤
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Literally listening to you in the office this morning with my AirPods in just laughing! Corporate girly here!
Girl same trying not to scream 😂
I went to a predominantly white school graduated HS in 2010 and went through the struggle of people touching my hair like it was a science experiment ALL the time. I also remember getting on the school bus and being called a “Brownie” and to go to the back of the bus where I belong. Long story short my bus driver turned the camera off one day and lil Logan got his nose and glasses broken! Brownie wasn’t having it anymore 😂
I’m going through the same thing at my job. What’s crazy “we in zoom for a meeting”not for you to be looking in the background to see how I live andddddd the moment someone make it there business to say Ommmggggg your house is absolutely beautiful everyone stop go look at my background and the hate start. I did this I did that just so I can lose what they thought in there mind that gave me this abundance and beautiful home, I’m like in my mind this job don’t pay me enough to live this lifestyle 😂😂😂💯back tf up and stop trying to calculate my coins , because I was taught how to keep my house clean and if they don’t know because I don’t have to explain I’m a interior designer Wooahhhh so it comes naturally to me to live in elegance. The nerve of these people. The things you have to do to keep a straight face just to take care of your family. Your supervisor becomes a secret hater on the low so he makes your job far more worse then it have to be no support talk down to you and at you it’s a lot. Corporate America is something
Keep stunning on them boo😅❤
Stunting
@@kandi895 Anddddd may I add it don’t take for me to be a beautiful soul with amazing energy andddddd a sharp dressing beautiful woman that makes them even madder
Yo. I love Mona so much. The last minute made my day.
Every hump day! Listening to you really helps me
Literally the best part of remembering it's Wednesday ❤
YOU AINT SAY ONE LIE!! I watched that damn Kirk Franklin documentary and was IN TEARS!! I did not expect that and NO, me and my dad are not on terms!! People are mad because he used it to the release of his album but it’s not a secret that Kirk was adopted. It’s his story and his music is clearly an expression of that!!
I loved this episode. Corporate America is not for the weak. Honey the stories I could tell you. I miss Tony had me in tears. Thanks for making my morning Mona.
I’m SOOOOOOO glad to see you bringing up this topic (microaggressions)!!!
That shit is exhausting.
Yassssss What's up Mona & Phelps and the squad
I be sooooo happy to get the uploads to carry me over to clock out time. Yasssssss. Love youuuu Mona ❤❤❤❤
Mona had me dying at the end 😂😂 . Great advice !
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Thank you Mona for this episode! And you taught me something on the Redlining, never knew about that and the Amy Fisher lady which was crazyyy!
That dark side of the DM was wild love you Mona keep doing your thing 💪🖤👑
I really enjoyed this 1😂😂😂 especially the advice at the end… You told Lil Sis right!
Micro-aggression conversation and corporate world was well received and needed because we as black people always have to two times as hard to receive the same of recognition.
Mona, I can relate so much that's how we grew up knowing Our past (I do think it's bc my Dad is light so he over compensated, which I thankful he did) Back & forth from Northern Va to Philly crazy culture shock at times.
As a corporate baddie, thank you for touching on this topic.
Yeah that's what I'm talking about drop the pod I love you mona ❤️ frfr
The nail 💅🏾 tap towards the end is IT👸🏽
Yesss I definitely be listening to you while at work!
every week I watch, I feel so special b/c I have a pic w/ Mona 😌💞💞💞
I love this podcast so much I save it to watch once I get to work cause it’s the only thing that keeps me going at my job 😂😂
It's REAL out here! Come visit your cousins in Arlington, TX🎉🎉🎉
Mona when you were talking about red lining and destroying areas for gentrification purposes it reminded me of the stories of how they say that the broke the levees purposely in New Orleans to save the French Quarter but the 9th ward was sacrificed.
I was up waiting for this episode to post😊😊😊
The HBO doc is called Savior Complex
TAYLOR AIN’T BIGGER THAN PHELPS??! 😂😂😂 yooo Mona is funny as hell!!! loved this one downn
It’s so crazy you’re talking about this, bc I had a moment this morning getting ready for work. I’ve recently realized I have to disengage, period with my white coworkers. Everything I tell them, they go behind my back and tell someone else, bc they want me fired. I don’t even tell them anything important. But, the thing is, my boss loves me & they know he was gonna fire them & keep me, so now their behavior has become worse. I’m currently in my office with the door closed, bc I don’t want them to even think I want to talk.
This really is the downfall of working in higher positions. I’m only 29(male) but have worked in health insurance, with mainly women(caucasian). I’ve experienced a little bit but I can’t believe the more you move up the worse it can get. My goal is a 6 figure income.
@@Mister19931 omg, same. It gets so much worse. I lowkey would rather go back to bartending. I hate to let them get in my head, but it’s hard.
Peace &’ blessings 💜 love you Mona !
Love when Mona deep dive into rap
Love to hear the parenting mona …. 💕✨ gems
This is so funny because I am listening to this episode in the office with my headphones SUPER low because I know how you are 😭 but I love it. Love youuuu Mona 💗
Corporate baddie hereee. I'm going to watch my DCMWG out loud in the office and I wish they would say something!
Mona I fuckin love you fr you’re such an amazing mom! You remind me a lot of my mom, she was very honest with me growing up & I’ll always appreciate her for that
Amazing episode as always! And it’s right on time, as I’ve been so exhausted trying to work a corporate job. People always say “bring your whole self to work” but that’s honestly not possible for a lot of black people in the corporate world. Even if you don’t experience direct racism, there are micro-aggressions, there are people who assume you don’t know how to do your job, and there’s the heavy isolating feeling of being the “only”. Not fun.
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Great episode
This was a fire episode!!!
Mona you looking good mama! Keep up the good work!
I love you Mona!✊🏾💯 You make my week my nga!!!
I loved this episode so much! 😊
Mona, I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs. I keep the headphones plugged in at all times to ensure HR is not sending me emails 😂 Love y'all!
I was patiently waiting I love you Mona 😍😍😍
🥹Mona describing her relationship ship with smoosh ❤️I don’t have a kids but it reminds me of my relationship wit my lil cousin he’s like that with me, his mom, people he also sees sad sometimes he’ll hug you or do a sweet joking gesture 🥹it’s adorable
Corporate America speaking WE LOVE YOU. Butterscotch babe listening to you through my ear piece 💕
Loved this episode!!
Definitely a corporate girlie that hasn't missed an episode! MS degree lmao, but I'm ghetto just like you Mona. But I grew up like Phelps, from da p but always went to the best schools.
I never forget I had my 25th bday at the stinger not sure if they still open but they used to bang up in there that spot was popping and so is the food
Preach mona!! About red lining !!!
Love it here ❤
I love this podcast this my fav
Y’all said Sparks and I didn’t know his name but for some reason I knew exactly who y’all was talking about
Great episode!
I listen to you on headphones at work Ms. Mona cracking up, you are my inner voice messing with these ppl frfr
Great show !!
Redlining is real! My brother went through the same thing a couple years ago.
This episode was deep !
Ok Mona put the button up on just to cook lol.. Another Great episode cousin and I wanted to add that being honest with your child is a part of wisdom and what we even gain it for. The way you can be honest does not have to be all sweet because the truth has a habit of being the opposite sometimes and thats what we call harsh realities, but what would you say is too much honesty?
Mona 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the gentle parenting part took me out! But thank you speaking about the adultification of black 😢girls! I was over sexualized as a child because I developed early. HATED IT! Loved this episode 💛
That ending was everything 🤣 another great episode in the books
lol 😉
Thank you for tuning in!
I love this podcast
I love the survival skills Mommy!
Girl this episode was facts!!! Black corporate woman. Micro aggression with the hair comments. Thank you!!!!
Points were madee 🔥
Oh great guest!.❤❤❤😢😊. I had to edit. I dont want no smoke with the best podcast in the world.
Ok first hour view lol love you Mona and Phelps!!
31:58 wooooah learning a ton from this convo
i enjoy that Mona talks about deep things in a light way that reaches a vast audience, who may not otherwise have such conversations. Y'all "uncomfort" is not a word. Should be "discomfort in the workplace"...I can't help that I was raised by a journalist 🤣.