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Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

Aisha J
Single Mothers By Choice
Parenting
Single Mother By Choice
Mental Health
Adoption
Community Support
Single Motherhood
Breast Cancer
IVF
Dating
Sri Lanka
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Motherhood
Estate Planning
Breast Reconstruction
Fertility
Noir Adoptions
Black Families
Known Donor
Financial Planning

Start to Finish Motherhood is a podcast for Black Single Mothers by Choice and women pursuing intentional / choice motherhood. It's a podcast for those thinking or already Single Mothers by Choice, just looking for practical advice for navigating life's relationships. When you decide to have children on your own, it doesn't mean that you're completely alone. Aisha is partnering with you every step... more

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Latest Episodes

If this podcast has helped you in any way, consider buying me a coffee. No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on.

This Mash-Up episode revisits a foundational conversation from Black Single Mothers by Choice, updated with reflection and insight fr... more

We made it, y'all. This is the Season 5 finale, and Aisha is reflecting on a season that was deeply personal, beautifully honest, and full of growth. Season 5 was the first of four planned mashup seasons, pulling from the archives of the original Bla... more

If this podcast has helped you in any way, consider buying me a coffee. No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on.

This Mash-Up episode revisits a foundational conversation from Black Single Mothers by Choice, updated with reflection and insight fr... more

If this podcast has helped you in any way, consider buying me a coffee. No pressure. Just know it keeps the mic on.

This Mash-Up episode revisits a foundational conversation from Black Single Mothers by Choice, updated with reflection and insight fr... more

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Recent Guests

Safara Cooper
Doula and newborn care specialist who used a known donor
Episode: S5E10: Getting Started with a Known Donor, Boundaries, Contracts, and Clarity
Morgan Schuman
Attorney with expertise in family law and assisted reproductive technology.
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Episode: Bonus - Legal Side of Donor Conception w/ Regine and Morgan
Dr. Natasha Ramantal
Doctoral trained registered nurse and medical tourism advocate
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Episode: S3E19 - What to Consider When Seeking Fertility or Prenatal Care in US and Abroad w/ Dr. Natasha
Dr. Maya
Fertility strategist, pediatrician, and content creator
The Doctor's Womb
Episode: S3E9 - What's it Like Navigating Infertility as a Black OBGYN w/ Dr. Maya
Clinton Johnson
Co-founder of a non-profit focusing on Black representation in geography and STEM fields
Episode: S3E7 - *Rebroadcast* On Challenging the Assumption that Single Mothers by Choice Hate Men w/ Clinton
Carmen Elaine
Professional photographer and solo mother by choice.
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Episode: S3E6 - What the... Parents, Just Get in the Picture! w/ Karmen Elaine
Jamela Black
Soon-to-be mom of twins, sharing her journey as a single mother by choice.
Episode: S3E4 - What's it Like to Find Out You're Having Twins w/ Jamela

Host

Aisha Jenkins
Host of Start to Finish Motherhood

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Informative and Supportive

    Aisha has a wealth of information and experience on this lifestyle. I appreciate the transparency in the conversations among these women. Representation matters, and regardless of where we are on this journey, it helps to know you’re part of a larger community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OOkoh
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop with the teasers

    Please stop with the teasers and drop the podcast already. It’s been weeks of waiting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    aprilchild80
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Perspective Shift

    I have several friends that at single mothers by choice! Some of them through a sperm do it and others through adoption! I love to hear more about it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jillgsutton.com
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Resource!

    Excited for this podcast! The host is so relatable! I love this resource for single parents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizgoldenhour
    United States3 years ago
  • Excited for her story

    I am excited to hear Aisha’s story and her journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kickit801
    United States3 years ago

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Audience appreciates relatable host storytelling and resourceful guidance for family-building.
Some listeners note long wait times or teasers requiring patience before new episodes release.
Guests and topics are repeatedly highlighted as valuable and empowering for listeners.
Listeners praise transparency, community support, and practical advice for navigating motherhood by choice.
Fans describe the show as a safe, supportive space for Black SMCs to learn and share.

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S5E13: Adoption (Part 2) International, Transracial, and Open Adoption Realities
Q: Angela, can you speak to open versus closed adoptions and how you tell the story to a child when kinship or foster care is involved?
Open adoption is generally beneficial for the child's health and identity; storytelling should begin early with consistent, honest language, and the level of contact is often guided by the birth mother's comfort while prioritizing the child's best interests.
S5E13: Adoption (Part 2) International, Transracial, and Open Adoption Realities
Q: Michelle, what is the general process in implementing adoption for someone pursuing domestic infant or international paths, and how do state differences affect this?
The process varies by path and state, including home studies, education hours, and post-placement requirements; international adoption adds Hague rules, travel, and stay durations, while foster care adoption has its own set of rules and potential waivers when child needs are urgent.
S5E15: Ask Me Anything about Family, Fertility, Finances, and Finding Your Way as an SMC
Q: How do you talk to your kids about being donor conceived?
Tell them early and often, integrate conversations into everyday life, and use diverse family-story resources to normalize complex family structures in school and at home.
S5E15: Ask Me Anything about Family, Fertility, Finances, and Finding Your Way as an SMC
Q: Do you think the fertility industry or insurance policies discriminate against single mothers by choice?
Yes, there are disparities in how benefits are allocated and how care is delivered, which makes advocacy and seeking supportive providers essential for SMCs.
S5E15: Ask Me Anything about Family, Fertility, Finances, and Finding Your Way as an SMC
Q: Do you think there's a right age to become an SMC?
There isn't a universal right age; readiness is personal. The episode stresses developing self-awareness, financial planning, and a strong support system as key factors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

What is Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on Black single mothers by choice and others pursuing intentional motherhood, offering practical guidance on fertility, adoption, donor concepts, parenting, finances, and navigating medical systems. Episodes blend personal storytelling with expert guest insights, covering donor sperm choices, open vs. anonymous donors, international and open adoption realities, known-donor contracts, and estate and financial planning. The host's candid, community-driven approach often centers practical preparation, advocacy, and building a supportive village for navigating complex family-building journeys. The podcast frequently features legal and medical perspectives, lived experiences, and concrete steps listeners can take to plan, protect,... more

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Recent guests on Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha include:

1. Safara Cooper
2. Morgan Schuman
3. Dr. Natasha Ramantal
4. Dr. Maya
5. Clinton Johnson
6. Carmen Elaine
7. Jamela Black

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