Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha

Start to Finish Motherhood, 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 of your journey. Hosted by Aisha (former co-host of the Mocha Single Mothers by Choice / Black Single Mothers by Choice podcast).

Episodes

July 9, 2025 45 mins

In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Dr. Natasha, also known as the Medical Tourism RN. We dive deep into important topics surrounding reproductive health, fertility options, and the growing trend of medical and fertility tourism. From understanding a basic fertility workup to navigating international healthc...

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In this episode, host Aisha interviews Regine, the founder of SMBC Resources. Regine shares her journey as a solo mother by choice, including the personal and societal challenges she overcame. She discusses her motivation for creating SMBC Resources, a central hub offering a directory of experts, guides, scholarships, and tools fo...

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In this episode, Aisha shares practical advice for single mothers traveling with children through a detailed recount of her family's 24-day trip to Sri Lanka. The episode captures snippets of their journey, featuring real-time reactions from her kids, tips for making the most of travel experiences, and the significance of cultural...

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In this episode, we explore part two of building your Single Mother by Choice village. While part one focused on involving family members, here, we delve into expanding your support network within the global Single Mother by Choice community. You'll learn that connecting with just three to four like-minded single mothers by choice...

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In this episode, we explore the unexpected surprise one parent experiences when her 7 year old daughter starts talking about Teslas. We discuss how Tesla has become a topic of conversation on playgrounds and among children. We also learn that black children need to see more people driving electric cars, so we talk about one person...

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Aisha engages in aa funny, insightful and heartfelt conversation with her guest, Kimberly, about the challenges and strategies of dating as a Single Mother by Choice (SMC). Kimberly shares her personal journey of becoming an SMC, her experiences with the resilience needed to balance motherhood and dating, and detailed strategies f...

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In this episode, Aisha and her guest, Jas (aka @blackexpatmom on IG), mom to a school age child who does summers abroad, discuss how to plan a summer sabbatical with children. Aisha has always loved traveling and is now ready to plan her first family sabbatical with her two daughters, who will be five and ten when they take the tr...

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In this episode, Aisha provides comprehensive tips for planning travel with children, like: including involving children in the planning process, maintaining flexibility, getting trip insurance, and preparing for unexpected challenges. Key advice includes managing itineraries, printing essential documentation, breaking down ...

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Join Aisha and her guest, Vero, in an enlightening and deeply personal conversation about breaking generational trauma, mother wounds, and the journey towards healing.  Aisha opens up about her challengi...

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A conversation with Aja Rutledge In this episode, host Aisha sits down with certified trauma recovery coach Aja Rutledge for a deeply insightful conversation on trauma's impact on parenting, particularly for Black women. They explore recognizing and healing from childhood traumas, the distinction between big T and little t traumas...

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In this podcast episode, Aisha and Dawn discuss Dawn's life and career. Dawn is a chief scientist, keynote speaker, and author who became the first Black person to go to the deepest part of the ocean. Aisha and Dawn discuss the struggles of being the only Black person in their respective workplaces and the importance of diversity and representation. They also talk about the impact of Daw...

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Join Aisha as she partners with her longtime friend Priyamal, while they delve into the meticulous planning process, give tips on navigating international travel with kids, and share cultural insights about Sri Lanka. Learn about the local cuisine, must-visit spots, useful phrases in Sinhalese, and the ...

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In this episode, Aisha delves into the crucial concept of creating "margin" in our lives. She discusses how margin refers to making space for unexpected but predictable occurrences like flat tires, sick children, or personal health issues. Aisha shares her approach to balancing social commitments and self-care, especially as a sin...

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In this somber episode, Aisha delves into the challenges of navigating uncertain times, drawing historical parallels to emphasize current societal shifts. Aimed at single mothers by choice, the episode discusses the impact of election results, the turbulence in the tech industry, and the complex emotional landscape many are experi...

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In this, the season 4 premier episode, Aisha Jenkins shares her journey and experiences since September. She discusses the challenges and rewards of parenting two children, her personal growth following the end of a toxic work situation, and her steps towards healing including talk therapy and setting boundaries. She also touches ...

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March 26, 2025 2 mins

Join Aisha as she announces the exciting premiere of Season Four of 'Start to Finish Motherhood' premiering on April 16th.

In this highly anticipated season, Aisha shares personal updates, introduces a variety of tips for single mothers by choice—including dating, parenting through trauma, traveling with children, and more—and recounts the details of her epic family trip to Sri Lanka. Su...

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December 2, 2024 13 mins

Aisha and Clinton discuss Black hair care.

 

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Join Aisha and Elaine in this hilarious moment in the episode, where Elaine shares the contents of her insemination bag which contains everything from thermometer for temperature tracking to pregnancy kits and soft disks.

The full episode: https://starttofinishmotherhood.com/blog/s1e18-on-using-a-known-donor-w-elaine 

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Aisha opens up about her past, including the loss of her parents at a young age, experiences of domestic violence, and the impact of supportive teachers on her life. Through resilience and self-discovery, Aisha found strength in becoming a single mother by choice post-divorce.

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In this bonus episode join Aisha as she listens in on a legal conversation facilitated by Regine from SMBC Resources  and attorney Morgan Schuman of Pineapple Law to delve into the legal intricacies of assisted reproductive technology for solo parents by choice. Discover essential insights on sperm, egg, and embryo donation, as we...

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