Express Yourself Black Man!

Kester and Amira recount their birth story and share updates on life with an infant as they enter 4 months postpartum. They also discuss their breastfeeding journey, traveling out of the country only two months postpartum, managing unsolicited advice as new parents, and soooo much more!

Dr. Perkins is back as Amira recaps the birth story of Baby A. Tune in as we discuss why medical interventions occur during labor and delivery, the postpartum journey and recovery period, and so much more!

Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins, OBGYN joins us to discuss Black maternal wellness. Dr. Perkins has an extensive background in obstetrics, gynecology, and women's health. As we welcome a new bundle of joy into our family, being educated on pre and postnatal needs as well as labor and delivery is so important. Black women die at much higher rates than white women in childbirth so the importance of advocacy, education, support, and resources makes a huge difference when starting a pregnancy journey as a Black woman. Tune in as we discuss what questions to ask at your Doctor's appointments, Postpartum Depression in men, what to expect in the third trimester and so much more!

Paige Banks of Married at First Sight Season 12 joins us to discuss the importance of self-love and why it's important to pour into yourself first before entering a marriage.

Black men are often faced with stereotypes that can ultimately effect their mental health and over well-being. Together with our special guest, Kizzle, who is the founder of Express Yourself Black Man; we discuss the importance of emotional intimacy for men, how to effectively pour into your husband, gender roles, and more!

Pastor Ryan Faison of Christ Church in Clifton, NJ joins us to discuss the ingredients that make a healthy marriage. Listen in as we discuss the meaning of perfectly imperfect marriages and how to navigate the complexities of building a long lasting union.

We're baaaaack! We are kicking off Season II with a special "Checking In" episode. As we near our 2 year anniversary, we are looking back at everything we've overcome and accomplished over the course of the last two years and tackling all things communication, managing COVID-19 fatigue, and so much more!

As a millennial couple, we are constantly being asked when we are having kids. We are also often faced with speculation in regard to already being pregnant or planning to be due to being newlyweds who have been married for over a year. Listen in as we discuss our viewpoints on being parents, the stereotypes, and let's be honest, are we actually really ready for that?

They say opposites attract, but what happens when a homebody, anime lovin', Destiny playin', DC watching introvert marries an outdoorsy, adventure seeking, travel lovin', outgoing Leo who is full of life? Listen in as we discuss how we balance our differences and celebrate our uniqueness within our marriage.

Kester and Amira were dating for 5 years before they got engaged. What took Kester soooooo long to propose? Listen in as we discuss the pressures of taking that next step and how some men may maneuver through the world’s (or their significant others) pressures to get married.