Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black
by Kim Williams
In the Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black Podcast, Kim will be sharing her experiences throughout her single mom journey along with tips and tricks to inspire and uplift other moms. Kim will also bring on other guests to talk about various topics related to single parenting in the black community.
Episodes
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94: Routines That Actually Stick (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)
If you’ve ever created a routine that lasted all of three days, this episode is for you. As single moms, we don’t have the luxury of depending on motivation. We’re tired. We’re busy. We’re juggling work, kids, schedules, and everyone else’s needs. So how do you build routines that actually last?…
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93: New Year, New Goals: How I’m Holding Myself Accountable
Setting goals is the easy part. Following through is where most of us get stuck. In this episode, Kim is sharing how she is approaching her goals this year—and more importantly, how she is holding herself accountable. Instead of focusing on the entire year, she is breaking goals into a shorter,...
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92: My 2025 Recap: The Rebuilding Year
"This wasn’t the year I expected… but it turned out to be the year I probably needed." In this episode, Kim is sharing her honest reflection of 2025 — a year that didn’t look like “success” on paper, but quietly reshaped her emotional health, finances, motherhood, relationships, career, and sense...
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91: You Don’t Need More Discipline — You Need Systems
Goals don’t fail because you’re lazy — they fail when your life doesn’t have the support to follow through. In this episode of Single Black Motherhood: The Podcast, Kim breaks down the systems that actually help single moms stay consistent, even when life gets messy. She covers: What systems…
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90: How To Set Goals You'll Actually Reach
If you’re tired of setting goals that fall apart by February, this episode is for you. Inside this episode, we cover: How to reflect on the past year without guilt The goal-setting categories every mom should consider How the 12-Week Year helps you stay focused Why systems + environments matter...
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89: Money Moves for the Holidays
In this episode, Kim is breaking down money moves to help you get through the holiday season without blowing your budget… or your peace. She talks about how to plan ahead, set a realistic spending limit, and avoid the last-minute holiday pressure that leads to overspending. Whether you’re...
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88: Life Updates + What's Next
In this episode, Kim is catching you up on life—what’s been happening behind the scenes, what she’s been navigating as a single mom, and the shifts that led to this podcast restart. She opens up about the financial challenges she faced, including cutting back on things she once loved (yes… even...
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Breaking the Check to Check Cycle as a Single Mom
In this episode, Kim shares how she was able to break the check to check cycle as a single mom. This episode is sponsored by Worthy. Worthy helps you get the most money possible for your diamond jewelry or luxury watch, fast and risk-free. Their experts do all the work for you, and their...
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Mindset and Money with Tiffany
In this episode, Kim sits down to chat with Tiffany, the founder of Moms Money Mindset, about her financial journey, especially overemployment as a single mom and how she was able to save $30K in 3 months to build her emergency fund by working two remote jobs! This episode is sponsored by Worthy....
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Ep. 85: Choosing Benefits During Open Enrollment as a Single Mom with Crystal
In this episode, I sat down with Crystal to chat about things we should consider as single moms when choosing benefits during open enrollment.
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Ep. 84: MTY Live Podcast: Lessons Learned
In this episode, I share some of the lessons I learned from attending Myleik's live podcast.
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Ep. 83: Q & A + Single Moms Retreat Recap With Clarke
In this episode, I sit down with Clarke as he interviews me to discuss the retreat and what I have been up to. Sign up for the Single Moms Retreat Waitlist for 2023: bit.ly/singlemoms23 Follow Clarke on Instagram: @clarke_casm
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Ep. 82: 21 Lessons Learned In 2021
In this episode, Kim shares 21 lessons she learned in 2021. 1. Stop the shrinking thinking 2. Negotiation is powerful 3.God will take you places just so he can show you what’s possible for your life 4. Luxury looks different for everyone 5. Life is precious and should be celebrated 6. You may not...
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Ep. 81: Quick Update: Finding a new job + making the decision to relocate again
In this episode, I talk about why I decided to look for a job and make the decision to move with my daughter during this pandemic as a single mom. I hope that you find encouragement and motivation to ask for what you desire - whatever that is. This episode is sponsored by Any Lab Test Now. Read...
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Ep. 80: From Transitional Housing to Leaving Corporate America in a Pandemic with Audrey Renee
In this episode, I got to sit down and chat with Audrey Renee, founder of Dear Single Mommy and Curse Broken Collection. We discuss: -How she ended up in Transitional Housing and what it was like -Why she made the decision to leave Corporate America -How she prepared to leave Corporate America...
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Ep. 79: It's Time to Shift Your Mindset with Muffy Mendoza
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Muffy Mendoza, author of Brown Mama Mindset. We discuss: -Where our thinking comes from -Treadmill of life & juggling the day to day -Perception of time & how it affects us -Why self care should be a priority -Mom Guilt AND MORE! Get matched with a…
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Ep. 78: Coping Strategies For Kids with Lakiesha Russell, LPC
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Lakiesha, the CEO and founder of The Evolving Chair Counseling & Consulting Agency. We discuss: -How parents can help their kids manage their own emotions (even when they are struggling to manage their own) -Signs of stress in kids -Possible future mental...
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Ep. 77: Single Parenting And Virtual Learning - Part II
In this episode, we continue the conversation about virtual learning from part I. We discuss: -Things you should consider when deciding whether to send your child back to school -After school activities -Creating a "bored" corner -Decreasing anxiety and more!! **Khadeejah co-wrote an e-book 10...
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Ep. 76: Virtual Learning and Single Parenting: Making It Work
In this episode, I got a chance to chat with educator moms about virtual learning and parenting. We discuss: -Risks for in person learning -Things parents should consider when making a decision -The importance of education for parents -Why routines, organization(for parents and children), and...
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Ep.75: How to Build Wealth as a Single Mom and Begin Legacy Planning with Siedah Garrett
In this episode, I sat down to chat with Siedah Garrett, founder of Young and Financially Lit. We discuss: -Building your financial foundation -Protecting your income -Why you can pay off debt, save, and invest at the same time -Financial planning -Life insurance -Estate planning -Wills AND SO…
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Ep. 74: What Age Should I Talk to My Child About Money?
In this episode, I share a breakdown of how to discuss money with your children by age groups. Join The Single Mom League & connect with other moms: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/community This episode is sponsored by Freshly. Save $15 on your first week's order:...
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Ep. 73: Mental Health for Children with Alaina Lopez, LPC, RPT
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Alaina, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. She is also the founder of Heart 2 Heart Counseling, a practice in Houston, Texas. We discuss: -Definitions of mental health & mental health illnesses -How parents can introduce…
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Ep. 72: Check-In + Life Update
In this episode, I give you an update on my life. I made it to see year 29. I share my thoughts, lessons learned, how you can incorporate them in your life, goals, and plans for the future. I discuss: -Starting year 29 off with therapy and what I have discovered -Self-care -Parenting (Working…
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Ep. 71: Saving Money on Grocery Shopping without Clipping Coupons w/Crystal
In this episode, I chat with Crystal about how she learned to feed her and her three kids with only $100 when she was a teacher and how she still uses some of those same principles today to help her save. We discussed: -Having an actual grocery budget -The importance of meal planning -Making a...
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Ep. 70: Therapy: What it is and Why Moms Need it with Alaina Lopez, LPC
In this episode, I chat with Alaina Lopez, founder of Heart 2 Heart Counseling, about what therapy is and why moms need it. We discuss: -What therapy really is -Types of therapy -Benefits of therapy and why everyone can benefit -How to choose a therapist and where to find them -Online therapy…
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Working From Home, Teaching, & Parenting During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In this episode, I got a chance to chat with educator moms about working from home, teaching, and parenting during the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss: -How life has changed for them -Systems being used by schools for distance learning -Whether parents should stress about their...
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Co-Parenting from a Single Dad's Perspective with David & Clarke - Part II
In this episode, David and Clarke, cohosts of Single Dad Why You Mad, answers questions from listeners about coparenting. We discuss: -Coparenting with a former absent parent -The importance of having conversations, no matter how uncomfortable they are -How coparenting has impacted their life…
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Co-Parenting from a Single Dad's Perspective With David & Clarke - Part I
In this episode I got to chat with David & Clark, cohosts of the Single Dad Why You Mad Podcast, about coparenting. We discuss: -How they became single dads - marriage vs. non-marriage -How they define coparenting -Agreements -Whether age plays a factor in the decision to coparent AND MORE!!...
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Best for You. Best for Baby. CDC's Pregnancy Tips.
In this episode, I gets to chat with Jazmyn Moore, MSc, MPH, a Public Health Scientist in the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in every 33 babies is...
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Pressing Reset: New Year, Better Me
In this episode, Kim shares 10 tips for becoming a better version of yourself: 1. Change your mindset 2. Make a decision regarding the person you want to become 3. Take care of your health - mentally, physically, and spiritually 4. Do better with your money 5. Hold yourself accountable more 6....
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Balancing Work and Life as a Single Mom with Christine Michel Carter
In this episode I got to chat with Christine Michel Carter, known as the #1 global voice for working moms. We discuss: -Communicating when you need help personally/professionally -Building community -Scheduling self-care -Looking for companies that promote flexible work environments -Advocating…
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How to End the Check to Check Cycle as a Single Mom: Budgeting, Saving, & Paying off Debt with Dyana
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Dyana, of Money Boss Mama, to talk about her journey of ending the check to check cycle. We discuss: -How much debt she has paid off -Creating a budget -Setting financial goals -Using cash/cash envelopes -Side hustling -Automating savings AND SO MUCH…
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Transitioning from a Single Mom of 4 to a Married Mom of 5
In this episode, I got to sit down and have a conversation with Camille about her transition. We discussed: -Getting pregnant at 15 -Dating an older man in high school -Her parents divorce -Raising boys on her own -Getting her GED and going to culinary school -How her family became her backbone…
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Summer Check-In & Getting Back On Track
In this episode, I talk about what's going on in my life and share 10 ways for you to get back on track! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Leave feedback via voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/SingleBlackMotherhood Like us on Facebook:...
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Why Investing in Yourself is Important as a Single Mom with Kaywanda Lamb
In this episode, I got a chance to chance with Kaywanda Lamb, The Winning Single Mom. We discussed: -What investing in yourself means -Why you should take chances -How you can invest in different areas of your life -Learning how to say "no" -Why you should take advantage of resources at your...
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Why You Should Join A Mom Network With Nisha Hopkins
In this episode, I got to sit down and chat with Nisha Hopkins, founder of the Mogul Mom Network. We discuss: -How losing her job caused her to have a desire to make an income for herself -Why she invested in a coach -The disconnect with having a non-mom coach -Why she created the Mogul Mom…
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Why Mommy Matters with Antonia
In this episode I get to sit down and chat with Antonia, founder of Mommy Matters, about why she created it and how it relates to her story. We discuss: -Her getting married young and divorcing after marriage counseling and separation did not work -Her definition of what it means to be a single…
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A Single Mom's Attempt To Commit Suicide With Torre White
In this episode I get to sit down and chat with Torre, who shares about her mental health journey. We discuss: -Anger management treatment in high school -Her diagnosis with anxiety which later led to postpartum depression with the last child -Lack of friends/support -Becoming a single mom twice...
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Social Anxiety and Why Every Single Mom Needs Community with Lakiesha Russell, LPC
In this episode, I got the chance to welcome back Lakiesha Russell, LPC to chat about social anxiety. We discuss: -What social anxiety is -Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) -What leads to anxiety and isolation -Why trust starts with you -Why it's important to have community or another single mom...
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How to Create a Skincare Routine as a Busy Single Mom with Antinese
In this episode, I get to chat with Antinese, Licensed Esthetician and CEO of Glam Beauty Bar Spa, to discuss how busy moms can make time to take care of their skin. We discuss: -How to create a three to five minute routine -What type of products you should have in your day and night routine i.e....
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Making Time to Exercise as a Single Mom with Kelma
In this episode, I sit to chat with Kelma about her fitness journey and how she's been able to make time to exercise. We discuss: -Why she made the decision to take control of her health -How depression and the loss of her husband led to emotional eating and weight gain -Making a mindset shift...
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How a Single Mom Paid Off All Her Debt Making Less Than 50K per Year (And You Can Too) with Angela
In this episode, I got to chat with Angela about her journey to debt freedom. We discuss: -Her childhood -Living check to check -Using the debt snowball method -What sacrifices she made -The importance of having a budget -Losing three jobs during the process -How she started her emergency fund...
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The Podcast Has Turned One, Now What?
The podcast turned one last year and I wanted to take time to let you know what's going on. I talk about: -Why I started the podcast -What I gained in 2018 -How the podcast has helped moms -Ways to become active in the community -Ways you can support -What you can expect in the future AND MORE…
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Learning to Love Yourself as a Single Mom: The Valentine's Day Edition with Ta'Lor Pinkston
In this episode I sat down to chat with Ta'Lor Pinkston, founder of Ladyhood Journey. We discuss: -Depression throughout pregnancy -Starting on her self-love journey -Self-care vs. self-love -What self-love actually is -Why Ta'Lor became a Self-Love Coach -Self-Awareness -How to prioritize...
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Income Tax for Single Moms with Rosalind
In this episode, I get to chat with Rosalind, who is very knowledgable about income from her years of working for the IRS. We discuss: -What you should know before filing -Filling out your W-4 form correctly -Choosing between self preparation and using a tax preparer -Tax breaks for single moms...
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Single Mom's Involvement In Their Child's Education with Evette Rawls
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Evette Rawls, educator of 20 years about what a single mom's involvement in education should look like. We discuss: -Why it is important to be involved in your child's education -What parental involvement looks like -Why parents find it difficult to help…
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Homebuying For Single Moms with Ariesha Wilbert
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Ariesha Wilbert, a realtor who specifically works with single parents, about home buying. We discuss: -What you should know before buying a home -Why you should know your credit score and history before contacting a lender -Homeownership vs renting a home...
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Effective Planning For Single Moms with Kayla Shanai
In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla, creator of the Black Girl Magic Planner, about how to plan effectively. We discuss: -the parts of the Black Girl Magic Planner and why each one is important -how Kayla plans for the year -why using time blocks or an hourly schedule is effective AND MORE...
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An End of Year Reflection for 2018 with Bam
In this episode, I sit down to chat with Bam, creator of Bae Mama Podcast, about how we felt about 2018. We discuss: -Our podcast's mission -Most important goals achieved -Skills acquired -Biggest mistakes -Challenges we overcame -Things we learned about ourselves and other people -Best memory...
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Dani: Taking Control of Your Life as a Single Mom
In this episode, I got to chat with Dani, creator of the Milf Academy. We discuss: -Her decision to not have a relationship with her son's father -How she managed to continue on with graduate school while pregnant and finish -How she utilizes her support system -How she takes control of her life...
About this show
In the Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black Podcast, Kim will be sharing her experiences throughout her single mom journey along with tips and tricks to inspire and uplift other moms. Kim will also bring on other guests to talk about various topics related to single parenting in the black community.
Hosted by
Kim Williams