She Is You

On today's episode I'm joing with Ariel Ewefada. Ariel Ewefada is the founder of Birth Twin Cities. She is a DONA International certified birth doula, certified lactation counselor, Lamaze certified childbirth educator and placenta encapsulator who has been doing birth work since 2016.  She’s the queen mom (at least that’s what she tells her kids) of a vibrant Mexican-Nigerian-Minnesotan melting pot home in Minneapolis with her husband and 3 hilariously shady children.  In this conversation we talk about her journey into her doula work, the importance of doulas in the birth community and much more.  To connect with Ariel Ewefada click HERE  To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you've listened and receive some value, then consider supporting the show with a  donation.    Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686  

Hey!  So you know what time of year makes me feel like I'm not doing enough? Christmas! I know I'm not the only one so I'm sharing a little PSA that I'm giving myself that I  think you might enjoy hearing as well.  Mentioned in the episode  Self Care Advent Calendar  Occasions.Byshakira  To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686  Cashapp $monica2686   

I don't know who needs to hear this but 2020 needs to see you shine. It needs to hear your beautiful stories and it needs to see your joy.  On today's episode, I share how I felt a little guilty about sharing an inspirational story because 2020 has made it feel strange to talk about joy.  If you only take one thing from this quick episode I  hope you take this.... Don't dim your light for anyone!  To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686     

On today's episode I'm joined with Audra Robinson. Audra Robinson is the founder of Rocky Robinson a brand that was created to serve as a role model for young Black girls and their peers. She saw a void in the market and wanted to create a brand that was unmistakbley a Black girl with deep skin tones and textured hair. In this conversation we talk about her journey in creating the Rocky Robinson brand, why representation matters in this market and what the future holds for Rocky Robinson.  To connect with Audra Robinson click HERE  To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  To grab the Melanated Mamas Holiday Gift Guide click HERE  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686  Cashapp $monica2686   

Have you ever felt like you wanted to overhaul your life? You felt like there were so many areas you needed to adjust so decided to tackle them all at once. Do you remember the last time you did that and how it didn't work out? Yea me too!  Today on Moments with Mo I'm talking about how making one small promise to myself has helped me change a huge area of my life and how it can help you to!    To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  To connect with The Lazy Genius click HERE  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686    

On today's episode I'm joined Laura Johnson. Laura Johnson is a momma, wife, and true supporter of women. Recently, Laura stepped into the leadership role of her local MOPS group, a community that she’s been a part of since leaving her job in the classroom. Today we talk about how postpartum depression changed her motherhood journey, and why she loves to pour into other mamas!  To connect with Laura Johnson click HERE   To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686   

Have ever been overtired, annoyed, irritated and frustrated and all your kids want to do is goof around? You start to see red and you can feel yourself losing control? Yea me too, in fact that was me last night! I had to practice some serious self regulating and today I'm hitting the reset button. Join me as I share some of the things I'm doing to help me reset, regulate and hopefully enjoy the rest of my week. Oh ps. mama you are not alone!    To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you’ve listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686  

Hey!! I've started a minisode. A bite size version of the podcast that you can listen to in 10 mins or less. Sometimes you can get encouragement, inspiration, motivation, or entertainment in a short about of time and this is exactly what these episodes are here to do.  On today's Moments with Mo I discuss how I set a simply boundary with my husband at 6:00 in the morning.   To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  If you’ve listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686  

On today's episode I'm joined by Stepha Lafond. Stepha Lafond is the founder of Mama Slay Life a motherhood transition coaching service. She specializes in matrescence- the transition into motherhood and invites her clients to explore and hold space for this common but rarely discussed phase of development whilst taking a critical look at the unjust systems and power structures impacting motherhood  and creating necessary shifts towards liberation. On today's episode we discuss how matrescence compares to postpartum depression, how embracing it will help you in the workplace, and tips on how to walk through this season of motherhood we all go through.  To connect with Stepha Lafond click HERE  To connect with Monica Jones  click HERE  If you’ve listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686

  Welcome back to season 4 of the She is You Podcast!! On today’s episode I talk about something that I think we can all do no matter what stage of motherhood you are in, remake it into the version you want! That’s right! This episode is basically just one big giant permission slip for you to remake motherhood your way. I give you 4 tips that can help you on your remake journey and give you a nice dose of encouragement and love.    To connect with Monica Jones click HERE  To connect with Melanated Mamas click HERE  Happiness Mind Map click HERE    If you’ve listened and received some value, then consider supporting the show with a donation.  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686

Hello, Hello, and welcome to the She is You Podcast.. If this isn’t your first time listening welcome back and to the new folks welcome! I'm your host Monica Jones and I’m so excited to be kicking off Season 4 of the She is You Podcast, which honestly should be call season 3.5 since 2020 would not let season 3 be great. But here we are ready to end the year with an amazing season filled with realness and goodness.    This season we are going deep. We will be discussing masternce(a new word for me but something we all go through as new mothers), the importance of having a doula during your pregnancy and birth experience, addressing generational trauma and so much more. I’m so excited for you all to hear these amazing interviews with some powerhouse mamas and of course I will jump in here and there to share what’s been going on in my own motherhood journey. So like I said we have a lot to unpack but we are all in this together and I can’t wait. Don’t forget to come back here next week on Oct 7th for the season premiere of Season 4 of the She is You Podcast.    Website: www.bymonicajones.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bymonicajones

Self Care AHA Moment for The Mama Summer Series Campers

There is so much to be said about what is happening in the world today and how it has impacted me as a black mother. So much is changing and there are a lot of conversations about what non black people need to do but I'm turning the tables in this episode. Everyone has work to do right now and the work that I have to do is raising two black girls to be kind, compassionate, confident girls that love themselves.  In today's episode I'm sharing 6 things that I need to be more intentional about so that I'm raising strong, confident and conscious children.  Website: www.bymonicajones.com  Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/bymonicajones  Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/sheisyoupodcast  If you've listened and received some value, then consider supporting me with a donation  Venmo @monica2686 Cashapp $monica2686          

Sooooooo how’s that working from home, elearning, and quarantine life looking like for you over there?  For me let's just say not so pretty! There have been so many ups and downs and twist and turns in this new normal. However I feel like I’ve learned alot and maybe, just maybe have figured out how to manage some of it.    On today’s episode I share my tips and tricks on how to take care of yourself, how to work from home with your partner and how to not bang your head against the wall while trying to be your kids teacher.    Tiny little disclaimer: I have no clue what I’m doing and all of these tips and tricks might change next week.

Hey friends! I hope you are all doing ok, well at least as ok you can be during a time like this. I don't know about you put this coronavirus pandemic has made my anxiety shoot through the roof! It wasn't until yesterday that I said enough is enough. I had to dig into my self care toolbox and shake some things up.  On today's episode I share how I'm working through my anxiety and sharing some tips on how you can as well.  To connect with Monica click HERE  To connect with all things She is You Podcast click HERE 

I have shared bits and pieces of my life on this podcast before but on this episode I share somethings I've never shared before, learned a little bit about myself, and shocked one of my oldest friends.  Yes, I stumble on the 1st question but keep listening... I promise it gets better.  For all resources mentioned in this episode click HERE  To connect with Monica click HERE  To connect with Ashley click HERE  To connect with all things She is You Podcast click HERE   

I think it pretty safe to say that we as moms have all said, "I'm so tired" at least 1000 time right?  Yes we could probably all get a little more sleep but when we say we are tired is definitely a loaded "I'm tired"  On today's episode I share why I think moms are so tired, what my audience thinks, and some tips on how to become a little tiny bit less tired. Sorry I still haven't found the magical pill but I hope this at least helps!  For all resources mentioned in this episode click HERE  To connect with Monica click HERE  To connect with all things She is You Podcast click HERE 

On this episode I discuss how I lost my spark in motherhood.  I dive into getting lost in the mundaneness of life, lingering for my old self, shedding some tears, and new club I'm apart of that I'm hoping will help!  For all resources mentioned in this episode click HERE To connect with Monica click HERE  To connect with all things She Is You Podcast click HERE Thanks for listening!   

Welcome back to season 3!!! I'm so excited for this new season and I'm excited to chat with you all again. It's been a very restful and lovely holiday season and the New Year is starting off with a bang.  I'm sure we are all fully emerged into our New Year's resolutions as am I but the other day I go to thinking about motherhood. I    started to ask myself where are my goals around being a mom? I    had fitness goals, financial goals, personal goals etc. but none for how to improve as a mom.  So after taking some time to reflect I came up with 5 goals I've added to my resolutions that I'm hoping will help me become a better mom.    Website: www.bymonicajones.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sheisyoupodcast  

I don't know about you but 2019 was a rough one for me but the biggest lesson I learned was this.....I Can Do Hard Things.  In this episode, I share my personal reflections of 2019, how I'm rolling into the new year, and saying goodbye to season 2!  Season 3 will be back on Jan 29th! Until this Happy New Year!!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/bymonicajones  Website: www.bymonicajones.com