BACKTalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine

Behind every confident child is someone who believed in them first. At just 10 years old, King Moore earned national attention on America's Got Talent. In this episode, we explore the family, support, and mindset behind his remarkable journey—and what parents raising Black children can learn from it.

Host Janice Robinson-Celeste sits down with King Moore and his family to talk about his journey, from a little boy with a big dr...

Some lessons stay with a child for life, planted by nothing more than a Saturday morning show and a few gentle songs. Long before streaming, a children's show called The New Zoo Revue was teaching kindness, feelings, and friendship to families across America. In this episode, we look at why that show still matters for parents raising Black children today as they choose media that helps children learn, grow, and see positive lessons...

Many moms are carrying more than anyone sees. This episode explores why traditional self-care advice often fails real mothers — especially Black mothers who are running on empty. Elisha Beach, founder of The Mom Forum and author of Balance Is Bullsh*t, isn't here to hand you another to-do list. She's here to give you permission to stop, breathe, and let go of the guilt that keeps so many mothers stuck doing everything for eve...

What if the narrative is wrong… and Black families are already doing more right than they’re given credit for?

On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, Dr. Iheoma Iruka unpacks powerful insights from the Black Family Census Study, shifting the conversation from deficits to strengths.

This isn’t about fixing Black families. It’s about recognizing what’s already working ...

What happens when children never see themselves in the stories they read?In this powerful episode of BACKtalk, we dive into why representation in children’s books is not just important; it is life-shaping. From joyful picture books like Sounds Like Joy and Stella's Stellar Hair to showcasing artwork at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, this conversation explores how art, culture, and storytelling help children see...

Why are so many Black women emotionally exhausted right now?Many Black women are balancing motherhood, careers, relationships, and community expectations while also navigating generational trauma and the pressure to always be strong. In a world that often feels overwhelming, protecting your mental health has never been more important.In this episode of BACKtalk, mental health expert Dr. LaNail R. Plummer joins us to discuss why so ...

Before a Black child leaves high school, there are money conversations that must happen, yet many of us were never taught them ourselves.In this BACKtalk episode, Dr. Paris Woods breaks down the real reason Black teens struggle financially as young adults, and it is not a lack of motivation or discipline. It is a lack of systems.Together, we unpack the costly traps Black teens fall into, the five foundational skills every Black chi...

How to Co-Parent Without the Chaos: Building Peace With Your Ex So Your Children Can ThriveCo-parenting after divorce is not about being friends. It is about being grown and choosing peace for your children's future.About the Episode:In this episode of BACKtalk, we sit down with clinical social worker and educator Darlene Taylor. She breaks down how parents can build a healthy, cooperative co-parenting relationship—even when ...

When your child looks you dead in the eyes and asks, “Is Santa real?” 🎅🏾… what do you say?

On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, we dive into one of parenting’s most unexpected plot twists: the Santa talk. And no, there’s no “perfect age” or script. It’s about timing, trust, and knowing your child.

Joined by Tanyell Cole, a mother of 14, Marriage...

Step into a conversation that doesn’t tiptoe around real life. 🎙️

On this episode of BACKtalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine, we sit down with Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, LBA, a powerhouse in behavioral health and the visionary behind an award-winning ABA practice. But this isn’t just about titles and accolades. It’s about the everyday realities families face when navigating autism, behavior, ...

The statistics on Black education in Alabama tell a painful truth—our children are being pushed out of classrooms and into courtrooms. Dakarai Larriett knows this struggle firsthand. After his own false arrest at 42, he turned his trauma into a mission for justice and educational reform. In this episode, Dakarai joins host Janice Robinson-Celeste to unpack how systemic bias and over-policing impact Black families—and wh...

If trauma can be inherited, so can healing. In this transformative BACKtalk episode, ancestral health educator Gilbert Martina reveals how Black parents can break cycles of generational trauma using rituals of belonging, storytelling, and cultural connection. Drawing on Afro-Caribbean traditions and modern science, Gilbert shares daily practices that help families reduce stress, strengthen identity, and raise emotionally resilient ...

How To Keep Kids Listening (and Loving It! | Ms. Monica on Positive Parenting & Preschool Strategies

Welcome to Back Talk, the official podcast from Successful Black Parenting Magazine!

🎙️In this episode, we are joined by YouTube star and educator Ms. Monica (Monica J. Sutton) — the beloved host of the preschool show “Circle Time with Ms. Monica.”

With over 1 million subscribers and collaborations with Disney,...

As parents, we send our children to college with hopes of safety, inclusion, and opportunity—but today’s campuses are under siege. With DEI rollbacks, the end of affirmative action, and rising mental health concerns, Black students face unprecedented challenges.In this episode of BACKtalk, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum—acclaimed psychologist, former Spelman College president, and author of the new book Peril and Promis...

What if hip-hop could be more than music? In this episode of BACKtalk, we sit down with Dave Joisil — better known as Mr. J — whose YouTube channel Hey! It’s Mr. J! has earned over 1 million views for blending fitness, hip-hop, and social-emotional learning. He shows parents how rhythm, movement, and positivity can transform everyday moments into lessons of confidence, discipline, and joy. From healthy habits to e...

What if the system is stacked against your child before they ever step into a classroom? In this episode of BACKtalk, Dr. Terence Lester—once a high school dropout who faced homelessness and gangs, now a PhD, author, and founder of Love Beyond Walls—teaches Black parents how to break generational cycles of poverty, trauma, and educational inequality.From navigating schools that fail our kids, to building confidence in c...

Autism doesn’t discriminate—but Black families often face late diagnoses, stigma, and fewer resources. In this episode of BACKtalk, Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, LBA, shares real strategies every Black parent can use to advocate for their child, build support systems, and break down barriers in schools and healthcare. Learn how to recognize early signs, push past systemic roadblocks, and create a thriving environment...

If your child could write your co-parenting rules, what would they say? Author and child-of-co-parents Kylar Denae joins BACKtalk to flip the script—sharing the simple, science-backed shifts that make kids feel safe, seen, and stable after separation. We get real about boundaries (not beef), handoffs without drama, talking to your child without weaponizing them, new partners, holidays, and breaking generational patterns so yo...

She’s a world-famous ballerina, a bestselling author, and a history-maker as the first Black woman Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre—but Misty Copeland just told me she’s… clumsy. And yet, that didn’t stop her from becoming great. Listen to this episode and come and get some of this Black girl magic!

In this episode of BACKtalk, Misty opens up about her new children’s book Bunheads, Act...