From the author of A Kids Book About Racism comes a parenting podcast about being better grownups. Host Jelani Memory, a Black father of a blended family with 6 kids, embarks on conversations with the most diverse group of adults ever to come together around the topic of parenting. These conversations explore how parenting is a reflection of our identity, how we were raised, and who we are. Each episode features real-world stories, uncomfortable topics, and inspiration from icons, professionals, and everyday folks.
Latest episodes
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Introducing Raising Us: A New Parenting Podcast from Elise Hu & A Kids Co.
Parenting isn’t just about raising kids, it’s about raising ourselves, too. From “kids are resilient” to “toughen up,” journalist and mom of three Elise Hu unpacks the cultural scr…
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42 min
Being Gay is a Huge Privilege with Sam Rapoport and Rebecca Gitlitz-Rapoport
Jelani talks with Sam Rapoport and Becca Gitlitz-Rapoport. Ever wanted to know what a power couple looks like? It looks like Sam and Becca. Sam is an executive at the National Foot…
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38 min
Making Safe Spaces with Matthew Winner
Jelani talks with Matthew Winner, a podcast producer, host, and school librarian.Matthew is the former host of The Children’s Book Podcast. He's kind of a veteran in the kid's podc…
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33 min
Introverts and Showing Up with Joy Cho
Jelani talks with Joy Cho, creative director, designer, author, Thai American, and mother. Joy is the founder of Oh Joy! and has collaborated with brands like Target, Band-Aid, Pet…
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44 min
Daron K. Roberts Practices Radical Grace
Jelani talks with Daron K. Roberts, a speaker, investor, two-time author, former NFL coach, and all around incredible person. Jelani met Daron back in 2019 and worked with him to c…
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30 min
Stewards of Our Children with Jason Mayden
Jelani talks with Jason Mayden, a Black designer, educator, entrepreneur, and father of 2.Jason Mayden also happens to be the author of A Kids Book About Design.Jason is chock-full…
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37 min
Everything Begins with Play with Kevin Carroll
Jelani Memory talks with Kevin Carroll, an author, speaker, and catalyst of inspiration.We promise you've never met anyone like Kevin. Even though he was abandoned by his parents a…
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37 min
Lindz Amer Asks, Are All Kids Queer?
Jelani talks with Lindz Amer, a multi-hyphenate writer, performer, creator, and activist.Lindz is the creator of the beloved web series, Queer Kid Stuff, and their work has been fe…
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29 min
Mothers at Work with Christie Pitts
Jelani talks with Christie Pitts, general partner at Backstage Capital.Christie is an incredible VC, investing specifically in companies led by underrepresented founders. That's wo…
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2 min
Introducing Better Grownups
Better Grownups is all about getting into the nitty gritty of parenting. Identity, gender, race, class, mental health, you name it. Host Jelani Memory talks with a new guest each w…