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Some of the biggest contributors to sculptural art is from African Sculpture artist. Their expertise dates back thousands of years ago. Some of the oldest sculptures have been found in Egypt.

In this episode Miriam gives us an update on her life with her four children.

Today’s proverb is: 

Unity is strength, division is weakness. – Swahili 

Grown Folks
With season four underway, Miriam is giving us a peek into her homeschool. With three of her four children having never been in a traditional school, it looks like her oldest wants to go back for high school. Her three younger children can't imagine stepping into a traditional school as students. Miriam shares how the pandemic has affected her approach to homeschooling and how her family is handling one of our generation's biggest curve balls. Discover how Miriam stays grounded in the midst of all the craziness. You'll hear what's different and what hasn't really changed all that much in this update. We hope that hearing her journey gives you encouragement or spawns new ideas on how you can improve or alter your path.

If you're interested in some of the classes that Miriam mentioned check out the Sankofa Homeschool Community.

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Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes.

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To learn more about early African teachings with children visit Coolaboo.com.

Today's African Proverb
“Rain does not fall on one roof alone.”  this proverb is from Cameroon.

Word of the Episode
Sango nini means what's new in Lingala.

Grown Folks

For our season four opener, Elle is giving us a peek into her life. Her girls have been homeschooled all of their lives and now that they are 13 years old, they're experiencing what traditional school is like. Elle and her husband find themselves navigating traditional education during the pandemic, including virtual schooling and hybrid learning. You'll also find out how the girls are handling the changes and discovering new aspects of themselves. Elle is taking on new and different projects with her children being in traditional school and her husband is an excellent team player. You'll hear what's different and what hasn't really changed all that much in this update. We hope that hearing her journey gives you encouragement or spawns new ideas on how you can improve or alter your homeschoooling path. 

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Get chatty and tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know someone who has children or is an educator, tell them where to find us. Our tips and tricks are beneficial to educators, parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. Reviews do a lot to encourage others to check us out and to increase our visibility on those platforms.

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work for our families, please check out our past episodes.

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In this episode, you’ll hear myself and other homeschool moms in A Heart 4 Homeschool Clubhouse room share the nuggets of wisdom we’ve acquired and why those nuggets are so valuable to us. Join the A Heart 4 Homeschool Clubhouse on the Clubhouse app and participate in live discussions on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time. 
https://www.clubhouse.com/club/a-heart-4-homeschool

In Part 2 of Tips on Choosing Homeschool Curricula, I want to discuss some questions should ask yourself before choosing curricula and then I’ll give you some tips on evaluating whether a specific curriculum is a good option for your family.

I want to invite you to visit my website where I am using my love for homeschool curricula to write honest, thorough reviews with Melanated Gold Review Squad. 

I also want to invite you to visit the Melanated Gold Homeschool Magazine which features homeschooling families of color and provides all kinds of helpful information that is beneficial to your homeschool life and the larger homeschool community.  

Curricula is a big deal in homeschool circles. It’s often the first question new homeschooling parents have and everyone has thoughts surrounding whether or not you need it, what curricula are best to use, and how to not spend an arm and a leg for it. In this podcast episode, Miss Phyllis, Tira Hunter, and I will share some helpful tips.

Find reviews of homeschool curricula from veteran homeschool moms at Melanated Gold Homeschool Review Squad. The Homeschool Review Squad is a part of the Melanated Gold Homeschool Magazine where you can find tips and links to resources that support your homeschool efforts. 

You're listening to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Episode 65. Our guest for this episode is social worker turned travel blogger and now she is a newly published author too. Let's welcome Tiffany Heard to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. If you or your children dream of writing and publishing a book, then this is an episode that will inspire you. Please, share this episode with a friend who will feel motivated as well.

THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)
Rain beats the leopard’s skin but it does not wash out the spots. ~ African Proverb by way of Ghana.

WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)

ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)
Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 25% off sitewide. (* The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts).

THE GROWN FOLKS SECTION: (3:47)
Tiffany Heard is a proud graduate of Howard University where she obtained a Masters of Social Work. She has currently traveled the world to over 20 countries and gives back selflessly by volunteering abroad. Ms. Heard is a content creator who discusses and documents her solo vacations on the travel blog. Tiffany was inspired to create this book because coloring calms her soul and she aspires to globe-trot throughout the continent of Africa as a traveling Social Worker.

PLEASE CONNECT WITH TIFFANY HEARD AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

• Book: "Hues of Africa"
• Website: HuesofAfrica.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/huesofafrica
• Youtube: Where in the Heard is Tiffany?

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Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

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In this episode, I’m speaking with my friend and veteran homeschool mom, Miss Phyllis Asinyanbi. Miss Phyllis has an incredible testimony of how she remained committed to homeschooling despite the incredible odds she faced as a single parent to her son who has unique learning and emotional needs as a twice exceptional child There are many who believe that only people in a certain income bracket and a certain marital status can effectively homeschool, however Miss Phyllis’ experience is a testament to the old adage, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
 
If you are a African-American single parent who either wants to homeschool or is already homeschooling, I invite you to join the Facebook Group that Miss Phyllis moderates called African American Single Parent Homeschoolers. 

Our guest today is Patrina Dixon. Patrina's story is important because many of the lessons we learn about money are not from school they are from the habits of our parents and guardians. Homeschooling isn't just about the regular electives and academic courses, it's also about teaching our children life skills so they will have positive behaviors. In this episode of the Cleverly Changing Podcast we will discuss the importance of teaching our children the truth about how to handle money.

THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)
Your brother's pocket cannot keep your wealth. ~ African Proverb

WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)

ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)
Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 25% off sitewide. (* The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts).

THE GROWN FOLKS SECTION: (3:47)
Patrina Dixon is a Personal Finance Expert, International Speaker and an Award-Winning Author of the top-selling financial journal book series, “It’$ My Money™”.  In 2018 Patrina was a 100 Women of Color Honoree. Patrina is an advocate for financial literacy. She has a passion for serving her community and uses her company, P. Dixon Consulting, LLC to offer money management strategies to individuals of varying ages.  Patrina is shaping the spending and saving behaviors of her clients with a goal of guiding them toward financial independence. Patrina shares financial content as a blogger and through her podcast, The Money Exchange. 

Through her education received at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business and the disciplines she learned while achieving her Financial Management Certificate from Cornell University allows her to thrive at teaching the importance of financial independence.  The It’$ My Money™ journal book series and workshops allow Patrina to educate and enlighten youth and families on their finances. She is dedicated to molding the next set of financial leaders. Patrina is a wife and mother who resides in Connecticut. 

PLEASE CONNECT WITH PATRINA DIXON AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

• Book: "It'$ My Money - A guided journal to help you manage your finances (Volume 1)"
• Website: https://www.itsmymoneyjournal.info
• Instagram: Instagram.com/itsmymoney_

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Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

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Our guest today is Brad Butler II. His story brings a new perspective to the Cleverly Changing Podcast because he spoke about growing up in a home where his parents and grandmother were functioning addicts. We believe that all people have the ability to rise from adversity to listen to Brad tell us about his journey from special ed to becoming a Mentor, educator, and motivational speaker.

THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)
Many words do not fill a basket ~ Benin Proverb

WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)

ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)
Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 25% off sitewide. (* The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts).

THE GROWN FOLKS SECTION: (3:47)
You're listening to the Cleverly Changing Podcast. Episode 63. Our guest during this episode is Brad Butler II. BRAD is an athlete turned student success and retention specialist. A multi award winning motivational speaker, author, and educational consultant. He helps educators and coaches increase the graduation for students and athletes, using research-based strategies, components of SEL and life experiences. 

PLEASE CONNECT WITH BRAD BUTLER 2 AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

• Book: "Pain Passion Purpose"
• Website: https://www.bradbutler2.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/bradbutlerthe2nd

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

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Our guest today is Dr. Monique Gadson. This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Dr. Monique Gadson, is the host of the And The Church Said... Podcast . She homeschooled her daughters while working as a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of counseling, consulting, and program development experience. Today, we spoke with Dr. Gadson about her homeschool journey and how she kept her family strong while homeschooling.

THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)
Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day. ~Malagasy Proverb

WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)

ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)
Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 25% off sitewide. (* The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts).

THE GROWN FOLKS SECTION: (3:47)
 Dr. Monique Gadson is a veteran homeschooler who has graduated both of her daughters. She has more than 20 years of homeschooling experience. If you are a working parent and need encouragement that you can keep homeschooling successfully, then you will find Dr. Gadson's interview inspiring. 

PLEASE CONNECT WITH DR. MONIQUE GADSON AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

• Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/and-the-church-said-dr-monique-smith-gadson-a0QbnOu-k4Z/
• Website: DrMoniqueGadson.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/drmoniquesmithgadson

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

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This episode is for moms and dads who homeschool and still want to grow their career and fuel their passions while they are educating their children. Our guest and interviewee is Jacquelyn Clemmons, a birth and traditional postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, author, and mother of three. She has spent the past 20 years helping families from various backgrounds and ethnicities to have the care they need as they experience the joys of birth and the challenges of nursing. Through proper care, deep nourishment, and community support, she aims to help Black and Indigenious families experience their births and postpartum seasons in a positive way. We need more women like Jacquelyn in our world.

THE AFRICAN PROVERB FOR THIS WEEK'S PODCAST IS (1:40)
When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it. — Guinea proverb

WORD OF THE EPISODE ( 2:10)

ABOUT TODAY’S SPONSOR PLAY BLACK WALLSTREET: (2:45)
Parents, are you looking for a game that will teach your children financial literacy, history, and confidence. Yes, there is a game that will fulfill all three of those needs: Black Wall Street The Board Game. It's similar to monopoly but more culturally rich. Their site, PlayBlackWallStreet.com, supports the education of financial literacy for families. Please use the discount code: “CLEVERLY” for 25% off sitewide. (* The discount cannot be combined with any other discounts).

THE GROWN FOLKS SECTION: (3:47)
She discussed Okionu Birth Foundation. How she is changing the landscape of the postpartum experience for low-income BIPOC parents and her mission.  She also shared information about the services the provided and the impact they currently have in the Denver area to make the birthing experience more positive. Lastly, Clemmons discussed how homeschooling parents can still pursue their callings while rearing their families with the values they hold.

PLEASE CONNECT WITH JACEQUELYN CLEMMONS AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

• Website: okionubirthfoundation.org
• Instagram: Instagram.com/okionubirthfoundation

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

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In this episode we also want single parents and all parents to be encouraged that you can be the boss that desire to become in your business, home, and life. Take a listen and be inspired.

This month is Entrepreneurs Do It Yourself Marketing Month and we know that if you're in business for yourself you need to market yourself, products, and services year round. So parents teach your kids how to market and they will never go broke.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:43)
You have little power over what’s not yours. — Zimbabwean proverb

Word of the Episode ( 2:07)

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The Grown Folks Section: (3:48)
Tiffany Bethea is an award winning, bestselling author, international speaker, trained coach and consultant, ordained minister, worship leader and mompreneur. She is the founder of Kingdomboss through which she has provided a space for Christian entrepreneurs to learn to advance the kingdom of God in the marketplace. Through the signature program Kingdomboss Academy,  kingdom entrepreneurs turn their passion and expertise into profitable coaching programs, consulting packages and courses. As kingdom entrepreneurs encounter her they go from stuck and stagnant to overflow in their businesses.

She is also a spiritual teacher and coach who works with believers on upgrading from their counterfeit existence to truly living the life God has predestined for them. She is passionate about helping people discover their true identity and maximize their potential. She resides in Baltimore with her son Jordan.

Connect with Tiffany on her platform Kingdom Boss Society and show your support:

• Website: Kingdom Boss Society
• Instagram: Instagram.com/ KingdomBossSociety
• Facebook: Facebook.com/KingdomBossesConnect

Kingdom Boss Society is a day marketing, branding and automation training experience for Christian entrepreneurs ready to transition from STUCK and STAGNANT to CREATING their first SIX FIGURES with ease.

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

May is Mental health awareness month and there is no better month to share Avantika Dixit's story and expertise. Whether we homeschool, remote school, or send our children to school we need to be mindful of the mental health challenges that our children may experience, especially during this pandemic. Avantika is a  Clinical Psychologist and she shared her personal journey with wellness and also shared what we should look out for as it relates to our children.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22)

The jungle is stronger than the elephant. – South African proverb

Word of the Episode ( 1:45)

The Grown Folks Section: (2:18)
Avantika  Dixit is a brain tumor survivor. She is also a Social Scientist, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Positive Psychologist. We spoke to Avantika to an understanding of wellness and how it relates to us as parents and children.

Some of the questions answered were: (listen to the broadcast to hear the Avantika's answers)

• As a clinical psychologist what have you observed about the mental health of teens, preteens, and younger children who are dealing with the pandemic?
• What are some signs of concern that parents should be aware of regarding the mental health of their teens and preteens?
• What are some tools that they can use to become more resilient? 
• How can parents encourage more dialogue with their teens who may not be in a habit of sharing their emotions?

About Woke Hero
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• Please share what problem Woke Hero seeks to solve?
• How can families encourage their teens and young adults to use Woke Hero?
• What inspires you to spread the Woke Hero movement across the world?

Connect with Avantika on her platform Woke Hero and show your support:

• Website: WokeHero.com 
• Instagram: Instagram.com/WokeHero
• Facebook: Facebook.com/WokeHero

Head over to Woke Hero and register for an account today.

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

During the pandemic many parents across the world are learning how to adjust with their children being at home. Some are remote schooling and others have embraced homeschooling. Our guest, Patrick Quinn, was a former special education teacher. He joined us on the podcast to give us some home education tips and talk about some resources that we all (homeschoolers and traditional schoolers) can use to assist our kids with their homework.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22)

Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. – Swahili proverb

Word of the Episode ( 1:45)

The Grown Folks Section: (2:18)
Patrick Quinn is Brainly's parenting expert (a title his wife questions.) He is a former special education middle school teacher, co-founder of Life of Dad and a parent of 3.

About Brainly
Brainly.com is an online peer-to-peer platform that allows children to tutor and help other students their age. There are over 3 million users and parents can set up accounts to track their students. The site is secure and regularly monitored, and the concept is revolutionary. Definitely sign up (it's free to join) and let us know what you think.

Connect with Patrick and show your support:

• Website: https://brainly.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/brainly
• Facebook: Facebook.com/brainly
• Patrick's Life of Dad Website: LifeofDad.com

Head over to Brainly and register for an account today.

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We Need You To Share This Podcast

Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

Growing up in America as a Black youth, parents have to be intentional about teaching their children Black History. Our guest was very candid about his passion for the youth and black education. De'Von Truvel stopped by the Cleverly Changing Podcast and chatted with us about his love for Black history and the power of education. He is a young educator who is teaching others online and offline about Black Wall Street, Blacks in World History and more.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:45)

You must decide where you are going in the evening, if you intend to leave early in the morning. (Malian Proverb)

Word of the Episode ( 2:06)

The Grown Folks Section: (3:25)
Today's guest is De'Von Truvel the creator of Black Wall Street the board game and the Modern Black Family. He serves the community as a teacher, innovator, and entrepreneur.

About De'Von
A California native De'Von Truvel received his degree and passion for education from the University of California Davis. Since 2012 De'Von has worked with scholars and community-based organizations to increase the college-going culture in under-resourced areas. While working a youth summer camp in 2017  De'Von discovered a gap in Black History knowledge and Financial literacy, he created Black Wall Street the Board Game to fill this gap. While he is not being of service De'Von enjoys writing, traveling, and eating good food.

Get the Black Wall Street Game.
My kids think the board game reminds them of a combination of trivial pursuit and monopoly. Cleverly Changing Listeners receive 25% off the came with the coupon code Cleverly25.

Learn more about Greenwood Rising.
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Connect with De'Von Travel and show your support:

• Website: https://playblackwallstreet.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/playblackwallstreet
• Facebook: Facebook.com/playblackwallstreeet
• Youtube: True Health 4ever

Head over to their Instagram page so that you can take part in and learn more their black study snacks.

Support the Podcast by placing a merchandise order: 

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Also, please tell your friends about our podcast. While we love having a conversation with each other, the podcast will only be able to exist if more people are listening. If you know some who has children, our tips and tricks are beneficial to parents who homeschool and those who are interested in supplementing the education of their children.

Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

Have you ever thought about what you should do if you have developmental concerns about your child? Or what happens after your child has been diagnosed with a disability like (autism, ADHD, PDD-NOS,etc). We are sharing this special episode because this month is Autism Acceptance month and in this episode, we spoke with an educational psychologist, board-certified in perinatal mental health. Please grab a notepad and tune in and listen to the entire episode. Tweet or message us your questions or future show topics.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:46)

You must decide where you are going in the evening, if you intend to leave early in the morning. (Malian Proverb)

Word of the Episode ( 2:00)

The Grown Folks Section: (2:47)
Today's guest is Dr. Richelle Whittaker who serves the community as an educational psychologist board certified in perinatal mental health, a parenting coach, trainer, and author.  She is devoted to educating, equipping, and empowering women struggling with emotional challenges through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.  She is an engaging and interactive speaker combining both her knowledge and personal experience.  Her primary goal is to help moms become strong advocates for themselves and their children when it comes to making decisions about their mental health & education.

Dr. Whittaker has more than 17 years of experience in the education and mental health field.  She is the author of Burps, Bibs, and Breakdowns: A 90 Day Journal for Moms and Embracing What’s Next: A 30 Day Journal for Parents.  She is also the host of the Mahogany Moms podcast. 

Connect with Dr. Richelle Whittaker and show your support:

• Website: www.nextstepseducation.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/providentialcounseling
• Instagram: Instagram.com/mahoganymomspodcast
• Facebook: Facebook.com/ProvidentialCounselingConsultingServicesPllc
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In this Episode, we hear from Kpana a mom who considers it her life’s work to help families of children with disabilities get the support they need to function and thrive. She stands committed to her mission of amplifying the voices of people with disabilities. Listen to her personal journey and share this episode with a friend who would benefit from the conversation. 

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:12)

“Remove an old tree and the tribe weakens. - Lesotho Proverb”

Word of the Episode ( 1:37)

The Grown Folks Section: (4:27)
Today's guest is Kpana Kpoto a wife and mom of two. In todays episode she spoke about her 13-year old son who is on the autism spectrum and her feisty four-year old daughter.  Kpana is a Manager for Parent and Family Engagement-Early Childhood at a New York City Parent Training Information Center which serves families of children with disabilities. She is also the cofounder of the Bronx Parents Autism Support Circle, Inc. which is a parent support group for parents of autistic children. 

In 2012, Kpana started a blog,  Sailing Autistic Seas and related social media platforms  to document her journey as a parent of a son who was newly diagnosed with autism. She also serves as a member of the Division for Early Childhood Family Committee. Before exploring her passion as a parent advocate, Kpana led a fulfilling career in educational publishing, including time spent as a senior project editor for the McGraw- Hill Companies. Her speaking, media, and writing appearances include Lehman College and Community Board 7 Early Intervention Forum, Bronxnet TV, BlogHer, and The Soca Mom Summit,  and Color of Autism: Conversation Between Two Moms, and BlackandMarriedwithKids.com. 

Connect with Kpana Kpoto and show your support:

• Website: https://sailingautisticseas.com/
• Instagram: @sailingautisticseas
• Twitter: Twitter.com/AutisticSeas
• Instagram: Facebook.com/autisticseas/
• Visit her website for a free ebook: How To become A Boss Advocate For Your Child On The Autism Spectrum

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What happens when a family of educators decide to homeschool? In this episode we sat down with two educators, a mom and dad who are working from home and are educating their son and daughter. As you can imagine, they faced some obstacles, but what really stands out is how they found ways to homeschool creatively. Tune in and be sure to tweet us (@CleverlyChangin) your favorite takeaway from this episode.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:30)

“No shortcuts exist to the top of a palm tree.”  - African Proverb 

Word of the Episode ( 1:53)

The Grown Folks Section: (3:08)
The Futrell family came to our show and shared their amazing homeschool moments with us. Michael Futrell, is the dad and a former teacher and Dr. Bernadine Futrell is an early childhood educator. They spoke to use candidly about making their new normal work despite the global pandemic the world is facing.

Favorite quote from the episode: "Take everything as a moment to make an impact in their life . . . It's being present and intentional when you have that time." - Dr. Bernadine Futrell

Connect with the Futrell Family and show your support:
🗽 Michael Futrell, former Virginia House Delegate, co-founder Make the Future
🗽 Dr. Bernadine Futrell, author, early childhood educator, and co-founder Make the Future
🗽 Melanie Futrell, 6 years old and HomeSchool Vice President-elect
🗽 Michael Futrell II, 8 years old and HomeSchool President-elect

About Make The Future

Make the Future is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides underprivileged and at-risk youth in the Northern Virginia region tools needed to create positive habits from preschool to college. Their programs focus on community development and childhood obesity, with specific interests in serving low income, military, and homeless youth. 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeAndMelMTF
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MAKETHEFUTURE1/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Make_The_Future 

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Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.

Rainbow Me Kids was created to help families of color see people in books who look like them. Kya Johnson became a women in STEM when she created a technology media company, Rainbow Me Kids, that uses augmented reality to bring books to life. The company was awarded a BeyGood grant, which is a grant from Beyonce Knolls Carter to help keep the company running beyond the pandemic. Tune in and learn more about how children can be inspired by the diverse books that Rainbow Me Kids creates.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:12)

"It's the parent who knows the child's joy. – Kenyan proverb
Deconstructed, this proverb means that close relationship and love is the way to understand somebody else's feelings..."

Word of the Episode ( 1:37)

The Grown Folks Section: (4:27)
Today's guest is Kya Johnson  who is the Founder and CEO of RainbowMe Kids. Kya is also a lawyer by trade but her passion lies in her role to provide educational resources for families. She offers magical augmented reality books and journals, immersive podcasts experiences, and entertaining video streaming for kids ages 2-12 to encourage creativity, imagination, and innovation.

Connect with Kya Johnson and show your support:

• Website: https:rainbowmekids.com
• Instagram: @rainbowmekids
• Shop Rainbow Me Kids and get 15% off with Promo Code: "Cleverly"

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I'm sure you can imagine the myriad of experiences that an educator with decades of experience brings to the table, but this show was truly a one of a kind episode. We experienced so many different emotions, but laughter was the one that we were struck with the most. Please tune in and listen to today's conversation about the value of teaching health principles. Our guest is a retired educator who spent 37 years teaching students in the UK. After you listen, comment on Instagram and let us know one takeaway that you enjoyed the most.

The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:12)

"A flea can trouble a lion more than a lion can trouble a flea." – Kenyan proverb

Word of the Episode ( 1:37)

The Grown Folks Section: (4:27)
Today's guest is Maxine Blake who is of Jamaican descent and was born and raised in Wolverhampton in the UK. She has taught and managed in educational establishments across the country for 37 years before retiring in 2020. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Sheffield, focussing on sport education. During this conversation we learned about nutrition, healthy habits, and the fascinating experiences she had while teaching.

Connect with Maxine Blake and show your support:

• Website: https://maxineblake.com/
• Instagram: @maxine.blake.921 
• Buy Maxine's Book: “Don’t Poo in the Pudding bowl” on Amazon at https://bit.ly/maxineblake

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Furthermore, wherever you are listening to this podcast, please leave us a review. 

Lastly, if you want to hear more about homeschooling and how we have managed to make it work, please check out our past episodes.