Season 2, Episode 3: Mothers as Loving Experts (Part 1 of 3)

For our third episode of Rewriting the Rules℠ Season 2, we’re continuing our focus on being the adult we wished we had as a child and teen, from the perspectives of our mothers. For this episode, we’re taking a panel approach, mirroring a Sunday Dinner conversation. Through this conversation, we listen, learn, and build in community and see that we’re more connected, stronger, and powerful together. This is how we continue Creating a Community That Wraps Its Arms Around Our Youth. 

For Season 2, Portia Jackson and Ajibike (BiKé’) Ojomo returned to the studio to expand on their “Respecting Mothers as Loving Experts” conversation from Season 1. They talk with Tracine about creating space, navigating parenthood, and managing individual needs in one household.  

References:   

• St. Paul Youth Services: spys.org 

• Rewriting the Rules℠ Season 1 Episode 3: Respecting Mothers as Loving Experts 

• Countering common-sense understandings of ‘good parenting:’ women of color advocating for their children 

• Mammies and Matriarchs: Tracing Images of the Black Female in Popular Culture 1950s to Present 

• Season 2, Episode 1: Be the Next Teacher of the Year with Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens 

• Teen Immigrants Bullied Because of Culture, Language, and More 

• Black Mirror 

• Immigrant Women's Experiences as Mothers in the United States 

• Mispronouncing Students’ Names: A Slight That Can Cut Deep 

• Students navigate uncharted territory as pandemic forces education online 

• 6 Tips for Teaching Film Studies to High Schoolers 

• Minnesota Approved Supplemental Online Providers 

• So, What Does a School Board Do, Anyway? 

 About BiKé:  

BiKé Ojomo is a Public Health & Disability Advocate, Mental Health & Wellness Coach, Finance Professional, Author, Apparel Designer, and Mom of two. As a loving expert, BiKé writes: “I’ve been that mother who allows her kids to be who they are and to just support them. I’m a hands-on mum.” 
 

About Portia:  

Portia Jackson is a Community Development Specialist with Ramsey County, former board member with PRG, leader of a Minneapolis affordable housing nonprofit, and mom of five and grandmother of one. As a loving expert, Portia says: “I give my children the freedom to be themselves and still be respectful.” 

Further Reading:  

• My Sewing World: Sewing My Way Out of Depression by Ajibiké Ojomo 

• How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa 

• 30 Days Attestation Words for Teenagers by Ajibiké Ojomo 

*The music you hear on the podcast is provided by Blue Dot Sessions and is used here under a Creative Commons License.