This episode is about faith, fatherhood, and being funny. Mic Larry, Ambra's first Black father on the podcast, shares his journey from football to Home Depot and then the comedic stage. Listen as he candidly talks about the influence of his James Evans-like father and unexpectedly becoming a single dad. This funny and true girl's dad is all about family.

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Lanie Dixon, a self-described parent facilitator, joins Ambra to talk about her reluctant parenthood journey and how an early decision about her parenting style led to her daughters attending out-of-state boarding schools. In this episode, she debunks boarding school myths and acknowledges that letting go is hard (and necessary). Listen as Lanie shares her approach to raising intuitive children while fostering their agency and respecting their individuality.

Visit www.teenhype.org to discover more about the great work that has reached over 35,000 teens in the Detroit area since 2004

Are you a dope Black parent? What does “good” or “perfect” parenting in the Black community look like today? Hear real talk from Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, about raising two generations of Black children from playpen to pack ‘n play. Listen to her journey from teen mom to a nonprofit CEO and bonus mom to thousands of youths. For over two decades, Teen HYPE has been a youth champion, centering their voices while helping them prepare for the world. This inaugural episode acknowledges the complexities of Black parenthood mixed with grace, teenage confessions, laughter, lessons learned, and hope. Welcome to the Black Parenthood Podcast!

Visit www.teenhype.org to discover more about the great work that has reached over 35,000 teens in the Detroit area since 2004