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In this episode we chat about the rights grandparents have to their grandchildren. What rights do they have for real? In Western society things are a lot different than in African and Carribean culture. What boundaries should not be crossed?#BlackFamilies #BlackLove #Parenting #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeNation #SispnkeFamConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we run through a few scenarios that we've heard about, seen and/or been a part of where there was some shady behavior to see if we agree on if they are petty or nah. Tune in for some laughs because it sure is stressful these days and times we all could use a little humor!#PettyOrNah #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

We are back after an unexpected hiatus #SisonkeFam On our trip to England, we caught the vid, tune into this episode to hear about our experience of contracting covid and quarantining a whole continent away!#SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #WeSurvivedCovid#BlendedFamily #BlackLove #BlackFamilies #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we chat about the pros and cons of having kids. We are a blended family with four kids ranging in age from 1 to 16 so we are experiencing a lot of feels! That kid free life be looking hella tempting sometimes. If you are in Ontario, remember to vote this week. For resources on the different parties' platforms check out the super informative posts by @motherofscarletts on IG#BlendedFamily #ChildFreeLife #BlackLove #BlackFamilies # SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about a terrifying encounter with a wild animal last week! Have you ever encountered any scary animals while put in nature? Then we segue into an update on MAFS decision day and the unhealthy standards of beauty our kids are exposed to.Check out dove and their campaign against toxic beauty standards for resources on how to talk to your kids about it. https://www.dove.com/ca/en/stories/campaigns/social-media-and-body-image.htmlConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about what this mother's day was like and how being a mother comes with great sacrifice. Worthwhile but definitely a sacrifice nonetheless.#MothersDay #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation#BlackFamiliesConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all, it's been a long 2 years of lockdowns and since we are mostly being let out now those who aren't boo'd up can find somebody. Here are a few date ideas J and I will be trying and have tried! And those who are boo'd up might need other ideas too.#FindLove #DateIdeas #BlackLove #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about support. When you are going through things in life people tend to support you how they would want to be supported or how they think you would like to be supported. We want to encourage you to speak  up and share how you like to be supported because sometimes what people do just ain't it! #SayWhatYouNeed #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #BreakingGenerationalCyclesConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about why people love to dog out the good guy. Why do we as a society romanticize the bad boy and generalize the good guy to be boring? Errbody wants a good guy wrapped in a bad boy image. What's up with that!#SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #GoodGuyVsBadGuy #BlackLoveConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode J and I chat about my step parent life and how my thinking and approach to co-parenting with him has changed over the years. Change is inevitable and necessary when navigating step parenting kids from toddler age to teenage-hood. What have some of your struggles with step parenting been? Did you grow up in a blended family? What worked and what didn't work?#SisonkePodcast #SisonkeNation #SisonkeFam #StepParentingConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we continue our review of married at first sight. We are now halfway through the season and some of our guesses have been confirmed but there's been some surprises too! Tune in and find out which couples if any, we think will make it to Decision Day with a yes. #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #MarriedAtFirstSightConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

It's women's month so in this week's episode we chat about gender equality. Why can't the world just give women the space to just be great! Tune in to hear our thoughts on this very important topic. #WomensMonth #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #PayBlackWomenConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about #MarriedAtFirstSight season 14! If you aren't up to episode 6 yet do not listen! #SpoilerAlert Tune in to hear what we think about the couple's and who we think will make it! As per usual, J and I see it completely different but we both make valid points! #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeNation #SisonkeFamConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about the importance of practicing gratitude. Not only does it have health benefits but it also makes you happier. Tune in to hear us share some things we are grateful for and how we incorporate gratitude practices in super simple ways into our daily lives.#GratitudePractice #Blessed #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeNation #SisonkeFamConnect with us on Instagram @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about some workplace red flags! How do you know if your workplace is going to treat you shadily or is doing something shady to you...? Here are some of the things that can let you know that something ain't right. The maths don't be mathsing some times. #WorkplaceRedFlags #ToxicWorkplaces #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram & twitter @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, J and I do a health check in. We've been enjoying all of the foods and not doing any exercising and our bodies are like enough now! Are you feeling the same way? Join us as we recommit to getting back to a more balanced eating and exercise lifestyle. #WeLoveFood #AliLovesChocolate #JLovesDoghnuts #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram & twitter @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about how we maintain safety online, at work and in person while we are out and about. Being Black in Canada you are always met with some shady behavior and suspicious looks. People either think we don't belong or we are up to no good. Tune in to hear how J navigate this weird situations and maintain our safety#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackInCanada #StayingSafeWhileBlack #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeNation #SisonkeFam #BlackLove #BlackFamiliesConnect with us on Instagram & twitter @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com 

It's Black history month and we are kicking it off with some jokes about some of the things we do as black folks that are funny but lovable. One thing Black people gonna do always is bring the fun vibes. The henjoyment! Tune in and laugh with us! #BlackJoy #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLove #BlackFamilies #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram & twitter @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

I'm this week's episode we chat about some of the foolishness we see in horror movies! How do people keep making the same mistakes? Not today, not us! You ain't gonna catch us slipping in these scenarios.#HorrorMoviesBeLike #SisonkePodcast #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNationConnect with us on Instagram & twitter @sisonkepodcast or email us at sisonkepodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode we talk about some lessons we learned in 2021 when we turned our side hustles into an incorporated business. Tune in for some useful insights into our entrepreneurial journey together. We work together, live together, parent together, and work our other jobs from home too, how sway?#BlackLove #BuildingBlackGenerationalWealth #SisonkeFam #SisonkeNation #SisonkePodcast