We are two, Black single mothers who made the decision to have and raise our children on our own. We met as admins for a Facebook group called Mocha SMC.mochasmc.comJoined January 2021
Oceanographer @deepseadawn made history as the first Black person to travel to Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, seven miles beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
She shares how she overcame incredible physical odds and obstacles to get to this place in her career.
We have a YouTube Channel! buff.ly/3eFdpxG! Here are our most popular videos:
1. Mocha SMCs Discuss Allyson Felix, Nike, and the Olympics
2. Tips for Surviving Father's Day as a Single Mother by Choice
3. Is There a Right Age to Become a Single Mother by Choice?
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We are excited to share two updates with you:
-Season 4 of the Mocha SMC podcast premiers today: buff.ly/3AzrSSQ.
-Also we've compiled all of our content and resources in one location. Stay informed by subscribing to our linktree: buff.ly/3AwI6ML.
The Mocha SMCs have been working to raise awareness about issues important to Black women: fertility/infertility and the lack of Black sperm donors. We're selective about the media we partner with to tell our stories so we hope you enjoy this article.
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Hey Pod!!! Join Mocha SMCs Hera and Aisha as they chat with Seattle Sperm Bank and tackle the tough conversation around "Where are all the Black donors?"
So happy to announce the launch of our e-guide "Mocha SMC: A Girlfriend's Guide to Starting Your SMC Journey." If you or someone you know could benefit from this information, please sign up for the mailing list on our website buff.ly/3oSNaXe to get a free copy.
Y'all we released the season 2 dating episode. I have to admit it's pretty funny. It twas an *after dark* conversation 🤣.
Take a listen and let us know what you think. Things covered:
Love languages
Profiles
Do's and don't- for men
Height...
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Father's Day the Mocha Way! To all the Dads, we love you and celebrate you. Our family structure is different and here is how we navigate the day. Read on and subscribe to our mailing list for blog updates. buff.ly/2TGgqmT
Mother's Day for an SMCs is like any other day but we make it our business to pause and reflect on this most non-traditional path with love and humor...😘
Check us out on YouTube and subscribe. Today we talk about microaggressions and how they show up in SMC spaces. Three-part discussion. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nucdfj…
Check out our latest episode where we answer burning questions: "Is there a right age to become an SMC?" & "How do you discuss donor conception with your children?" open.spotify.com/episode/1FI5fU…
In our latest episode with our guest host Simone, a former doula. In this episode, we discuss how we dealt with the unexpected trials as a Single Mother by Choice. What do you do when your pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding...does not go as planned. open.spotify.com/episode/3oNtcr…
Today is National Single Parent Day. As Single Mothers by Choice every day we wake up we choose this path. To all of the SMCs and other Single Parents (and the village supporting you) enjoy your day!
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