Not Your Mama's Podcast

Say it with us: BLACK MAMAS (and moms-to-be) MATTER! Black maternal health shouldn't only be a priority when celebs like Serena Williams and Beyoncé are being centered—especially not when black women are 4x as like to die due to pregnancy complications than white women! On this episode of Not Your Mama's Podcast, De'Jonnae chats with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, who is the Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative. In addition to having addressed the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to urge improvements to the maternal mortality framework, Dr. Crear-Perry is calling the Black maternal mortality crisis exactly what it is—racism.   

On this episode of Not Your Mama's Podcast, De'Jonnae chat's it up with The National Women's Law Center's Reproductive Rights and Health Fellow, Vacheria Tutson! This HBCU-educated queen is giving us all the Black girl magic, as we discuss the barriers black women often face, the Domestic Gag Rule, and how the NWLC CoverHer Hotline is working to ensure that all people have access to free birth control under the ACA. Happy listening!

De'Jonnae is joined by Sustain's CEO and ultimate Girl Boss, Meika Hollender. In addition to being a Forbes 30 Under 30, and one of few lady-bosses in a male-dominated industry, Meika is committed to breaking barriers and taking her seat at the table. 

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and our host De'Jonnae, our resident sexpert, Sarah Ashley, and Everse (our male contributor and bestie) are here to let you there's no pressure only pleasure. On this episode of the podcast, we're chatting it up about all the things, including compatibility, tackling the pressures of Valentine's Day, and why people aren't wearing condoms. Be sure to stay tuned for our 2nd Annual VDay love letters— which, of course, include De'Jonnae's "rap" to the newest Khodris in her life.    

New Year, new congress, a new (or same ole') you, and plenty of opportunities to get activated! On this episode of the podcast, De'Jonnae is joined by Power to Decide's Senior Policy Manager, Tara Mancini. Maybe you're a lot like De'Jonnae, and avoid the news and politics at all costs or you're more like Tara who likes to dig in head first—either way these chicas are here to help you find your politco-flow and make 2019 a year of activism. Happy Listening! 

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Sarah Ashely, our resident sexpert, and the lovely Everse! We're chatting it up about how to survive your family's expectations and criticisms during the holiday season. Plus, we asked our listeners to tell us the craziest thing their family has said during the holidays and we give (questionable) advice on how to "respectfully" clapback! Happy listening and Happy Holidays! 

IT Wizard, Author, Life Coach, and De'Jonnae's official "Work Aunt", LaShonne Jackson, joins us on the podcast to chat it up about all the things you've always wanted to ask your cool aunty. This Aunty Extraordinaire is dropping gems on dealing with dating regrets to achieving the life you deserve and even navigating the "popcorn mentality". P.S. Special thanks to all the mentors and trusted adults out there who encourage us even when life feels impossible.

On this episode of the podcast De'Jonnae is joined by Sara-Ashely Jolly—who happens to be Power to Decide's very own sex educator. The two chat it up about all the things, including the science of making consent sexy—oh, and nudes. Happy listening!  

In a new episode of Not Your Mama's Podcast, De'Jonnae recreates the "Cousin's Corner"—a safe space where she and her cousins chat about ALL THE THINGS. Tune in for a discussion on everything from the pressures of being "regular-degular-schemgular" to the many woes of social media, the infamous pull-out method, and the beauty of enjoying the millennial journey.   

Welcome back to Season II of Not Your Mama's Podcast! In this episode, De'Jonnae chats with Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic's Vice President of External Affairs, Acacia Salatti, about faith, sex, and reproductive justice. Sprinkled with love from Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Loretta Ross, and Relevations—the two dig into the complexities of faith as it intersects with reproductive health and sexuality. Can one truly love God while embracing their sexual autonomy? Find out on this month's episode—happpy listening! 

This month on the pod, De'Jonnae and Patia interview the founder of Adept Flow Coaching Firm, Marsha Prospere, on all things money and financial wellness. In a world where women make less than 80 cents to every dollar their male counterparts make, knowing how to finesse your money and career journey to best suit your best life is key. Listen up and find out how to get that money, honey!  

It's Black History Month and De'Jonnae and Patia are chatting it up about *all* the things! In this month's episode, we interview Monica Mclemore and Monica Simpson—two dynamic black women committed to dismantling medical bias and institutional racism, while fighting for reproductive justice for all. Plus, we can't get enough of Monica's mention of "howbow dat". Happy listening!

Not Your Mama's Podcast hosts, De'Jonnae and Patia, interview Vice Tonic's Wellness Editor, Rajul Pubjabi, about staying sane during the Valentine's Day season. Plus find out if De'Jonnae has the guts to go on dates IRL, and what toe sucking has to do with it all. 

Millions of people are online...dating! Bumble. OkayCupid. Hinge. Tinder. De'Jonnae and Patia discuss all the things—from the perfect pick-up line to toe-licking and everything in between. 

In Ep. 1, Pt.2 of Not Your Mama's Podcast, our CEO Ginny (From the Block) Ehrlich joins us for a chat about birth control access and equity. Plus we find out how she feels about Sophia Bush's rant on the Administration's rules allowing employers to deny no co-pay birth control, and who she would love to have dinner with. Find us on social: @PowerToDecide, @QueenDreamin, and @PdotBrathw8. Listen and leave a review! 

In Ep.1, Pt.1 of Not Your Mama's Podcast, our hosts, Patia and De'Jonnae, play 20-something questions and dish on ALL THE THINGS that the podcast will cover. From sex and dating to living your best life (and everything that includes), we'll cover it all. Find us on social @PowerToDecide, @QueenDreamin, and @PdotBrathw8. Listen and review!