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May 2023
36m 52s

A Reflection of Where I Come From

Black Love Podcast Network
About this episode

Oftentimes, we find ourselves trying to piece together the pieces of ourselves. These pieces become more apparent when we see them reflected back at us through our children. Today, Felicia has her Mommy sitting in with her in reflection of not only her journey as a mother, but in parenting. How do all these pieces fall together, and what does the journey look like from the perspective of the person who gave you life? What do you see now that you are dealing with the tiny reflection of yourself? It is a beautiful conversation of gratitude, perseverance, and hope.

Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. 

Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. You can find out more about Karega and Felicia (and Kamaiu and Kamali) at their website SOLandLove.com

Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique

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On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Black Love is celebrating Fatherhood with our inaugural 🎉Fatherhood Block Party🎉  from 10am-3pm  at Leimert Park Village, CA! 

This event is FREE and open to the public and will include activities for the whole family from 🎈balloon art to 🎨face painting, 🔥great food, and a variety of experiences to create lasting memories with your loved ones!

We will also be celebrating the third installment of Black Love's Father Noir series with on-site portrait photography and exhibition by Black Love Founder Tommy Oliver. Father Noir is a visual memoir celebrating Black Fatherhood. Black Love understands how important visibility is to impacting the narrative, and we’re committed to highlighting sweet moments between some of our favorite fathers and their kids.

So grab everyone you know and come through to the 🖤Black Love Fatherhood Block Party!🖤 See you there Saturday, June 10th!

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.

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Credits:

Hosts: Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey 

Senior Producer: Krystal Hill

Associate Producer: Mike Bryant

Editor: Krystal Hill

Music: SOL Development

Executive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy Oliver

Content Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network

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