Soulful Parenting Podcast

S2E8 - Red Flags & Resilience

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:22 -0000

Anitra Rice is a true boy mom to three amazing sons whom she affectionately refers to as “my guys.” This heartfelt episode about a mother’s love, grief, and advocacy for male mental health will inspire you to become a fierce champion. Through candid storytelling, Anitra shares breakthrough moments and the transformative power of an apology. WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal feelings and young people ending their own lives.

Show Notes:

Anitra’s website and her Inspiring Hope podcast
F.O.L. Foundation is destigmatizing mental health in the Black community
Here’s the article Josiah co-authored as a lead researcher
Anitra and Josiah’s Facebook live conversation about parenting mistakes and redemption

Movie recommendation - Netflix series Forever

Suicide prevention resources:

(Crisis) Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
NAMI’s Suicide Prevention Month
The Trevor Project (hotline for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth)
Additional CDC resources

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E7 - Ensuring Our Children Are Seen & Heard

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:17 -0000

Some parents develop a champion mindset from observing others. Brittany Knox’s grandmother was her first champion and an early inspiration. Learn how this mom of seven daughters (2 she birthed) uniquely advocates for her children by focusing on helping the world understand and see them as the beautiful human beings they truly are.

Show Notes: Detroit Waldorf School is a nonprofit educational community whose mission is to inspire and empower a diverse population of students to reach their fullest potential as creative, collaborative, and responsible global citizens. Children are fully engaged in activities that challenge students’ minds and fire their imaginations. Waldorf’s approach meets children's natural curiosity by blending the arts, sciences, and humanities and introducing concepts at developmentally appropriate stages.

Movie recommendation - Toy Story

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E6 - Know Thy Self & Know Your Child

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:14:25 -0000

Zaundra Wimberly grew up as an only child and never dreamt of having a large family. Five children later, she’s learned the importance of knowing her children and their unique parenting needs, as well as balancing when to tap in and when to allow them to self-advocate.

Show Notes: Movie recommendation - The Lion King. This episode also includes a quick slang lesson.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E5 - The Father Factor: A Championship Dad’s Story

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Fathers typically advocate differently from mothers. The men in Corey Oliver’s life taught him about fatherhood and being a champion to his two sons and their friends. From sports to chivalry, from failures to being stopped by the police, Corey keeps it real with his children.

Show Notes: Movie recommendation - Boyz N The Hood

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E4 - A Father's Commitment

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:31:55 -0000

K Deezy is not your typical co-parent. This multi-talented artist and father of five always envisioned his life with children. On the sofa, he talks about the influence his no-nonsense father, grandmother, and God have on his parenting. A self-described parenting work-in-progress, K Deezy chose single parenthood and the sacrifices that come along with it.

Show Notes: Movie recommendations - The Godfather (for the life lessons) and The Color Purple.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E3 - Raising a Champion

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

No one told Asandi Conner that parenting doesn’t end when your child turns 18. Her parenting has evolved and so has she. On the sofa, she shares her secret sauce for raising a confident, independent, and unapologetic young woman.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E2 - Parents Need Champions Too

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:53 -0000

Champions need champions. Malik Austin became a youth champion despite not having one growing up. During this episode, she opens up about discovering her healing while helping her pre-teen daughter navigate a traumatic loss.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E1 - Hilarious, Heartfelt & Heroic: The Whitfield Chronicles

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:21 -0000

Season two kicks off with Shea and Terry Whitfield, a hilarious couple and parents living full lives, who unexpectedly found themselves needing to medically advocate for their child. Hear their love story and how it helped them care for their son and each other during an emotional journey.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

Soulful Parenting Podcast Season 2

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:45 -0000

Season one of the Soulful Parenting Podcast introduced you to unsung parenting heroes. In season two, we explore what it means to be a youth champion and raise children by design, not default.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S1E5 - Peace & Parenting

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:20:22 -0000

Claretha "Peace" Bell makes parenting sound easy in her conversation with Ambra. This beloved poet started out as a rebellious teenager before becoming a loving mom to 12 birth children (yes, 12!) and 2 bonus babies who are now ages 6 to 34. Watch as she talks about discovering healing through art and how art, faith,and family influenced how she raised her children.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S1E4 - Two Journeys toward Confident Girlhood

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:15:20 -0000

Take a peek inside a beloved friendship between two mothers, LaShawn Nichols and Karissa Lacy, who are raising preteen and teen daughters. Hear how they balance helping them develop resilience while building their confidence as young ladies. Stay tuned for their youth movie recommendations.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S1E3 - Lessons in Contemporary Single Fatherhood

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:10:59 -0000

This episode is about faith, fatherhood, and being funny. Mic Larry, Ambra's first father on the podcast, shares his journey from football to Home Depot and then the comedic stage. Listen as he candidly talks about the influence of his James Evans-like father and unexpectedly becoming a single dad. This funny and true girl dad is all about family.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S1E2 - Yes, Our Children Do Go to Boarding Schools

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:05:18 -0000

Lanie Dixon, a self-described parent facilitator, joins Ambra to talk about her reluctant parenthood journey and how an early decision about her parenting style led to her daughters attending out-of-state boarding schools. In this episode, she debunks boarding school myths and acknowledges that letting go is hard (and necessary). Listen as Lanie shares her approach to raising intuitive children while fostering their agency and respecting their individuality.

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S1E1 - Soulful Parents Unite!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:53 -0000

Are you a dope parent? What does “good” or “perfect” parenting look like today in urban communities? Hear real talk from Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, about raising two generations of Detroit children from playpen to pack ‘n play. Listen to her journey from teen mom to a nonprofit CEO and bonus mom to thousands of youths. For over two decades, Teen HYPE has been a youth champion, centering their voices while helping them prepare for the world. This inaugural episode acknowledges the complexities of soulful parenthood mixed with grace, teenage confessions, laughter, lessons learned, and hope. Welcome to the Soulful Parenting Podcast!

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

Soulful Parenting Podcast

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:29:20 -0000

The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.

Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, is a parent observer. She sees parents and created the Soulful Parenting Podcast to acknowledge the beauty and complexities of raising children in today’s urban environments.