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61. Papaste with Shaka Senghor

An episode of the Mamaste with Tanika Ray podcast, hosted by Tanika Ray, titled "61. Papaste with Shaka Senghor" was published on January 24, 2023 and runs 52 minutes.

January 24, 2023 ·52m · Mamaste with Tanika Ray

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We know it’s all about mommying here at Mamaste, but using 2023 as a fresh start, I decided it might just be time to shake things up a little bit with a new perspective…Today, I’m welcoming our very first dad guest. Shaka Senghor is an author, a lecturer, an incredibly dope thought leader, and a father. Shaka’s story begins in a dark place, but through unbelievable resilience and perseverance, he’s created an amazing source of light.Tune in and listen to episode 61 of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Shaka and I are talking about why he hates labels, the profoundly complicated narrative around Black fatherhood, and how toxicity in the home involves both parents. We’re having a crazy-deep conversation and we don’t always agree—but you’re definitely going to want to tune in for this one!In This Episode, You Will Learn:I’m hosting an event to celebrate my beautiful mommy tribe, and I couldn’t be more excited (01:54)How Shaka sees himself in his career and his sphere of influence (11:19)Why the “absent Black father” stereotype isn’t necessarily true (16:03)My experience dating men without a strong father role model (26:11)Shaka’s story about running away from home when he was just a child (38:55)Connect with Shaka:WebsiteInstagramTwitterLet’s Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know it’s all about mommying here at Mamaste, but using 2023 as a fresh start, I decided it might just be time to shake things up a little bit with a new perspective…


Today, I’m welcoming our very first dad guest. Shaka Senghor is an author, a lecturer, an incredibly dope thought leader, and a father. Shaka’s story begins in a dark place, but through unbelievable resilience and perseverance, he’s created an amazing source of light.


Tune in and listen to episode 61 of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Shaka and I are talking about why he hates labels, the profoundly complicated narrative around Black fatherhood, and how toxicity in the home involves both parents. We’re having a crazy-deep conversation and we don’t always agree—but you’re definitely going to want to tune in for this one!


In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • I’m hosting an event to celebrate my beautiful mommy tribe, and I couldn’t be more excited (01:54)
  • How Shaka sees himself in his career and his sphere of influence (11:19)
  • Why the “absent Black father” stereotype isn’t necessarily true (16:03)
  • My experience dating men without a strong father role model (26:11)
  • Shaka’s story about running away from home when he was just a child (38:55)


Connect with Shaka:


Let’s Connect!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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