Behind the Confident Smile

Bianca N. Cotton
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Behind the Confident Smile the Podcast with your host Bianca N. Cotton, is a place for women to talk about what’s behind their smiles? We say NO MORE to suffering in silence. It is our time to truly walk in purpose daily. To learn more about Behind the Confident Smile and Bianca, visit behindtheconfidentsmile.com

  1. HÁ 3 DIAS

    S7E5: Who Holds the Mother While She Holds the Baby? w/ Star August Ali, Mary Kay Devine & Moniqueca Long

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. This special is a powerful and healing conversation created to shift the narrative around care after birth and the importance of village support. Centering the mother, it explores how family, friends, and communities can show up during this vulnerable season. Featuring experts and real moms, the discussion highlights the physical, mental, and often unseen challenges of postpartum that many endure in silence. You will also gain valuable insight into the legal protections and policies that safeguard pregnant and postpartum moms—because supporting mothers means holding space for their whole journey. Featuring: Star August Ali, CPM, LM — Certified Professional Midwife & Executive Director, Black Midwifery Collective; Mary Kay Devine — Chief of Staff, Women Employed; Moniqueca Long — Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator & Mental Health Advocate This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    55min

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    S7E4: Combat, Commitment & the Cost of Love w/ Judy Weathers

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. This episode explores the inner world of a military wife, Judy Weathers, married to a combat soldier—the love, the loneliness, the uncertainty, the strength. Behind the patriotic salute and “thank you for your service” are moments of deep fear, emotional labor, missed milestones, and sacrificial support. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    28min

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    S7E3: Motherhood in the CEO Seat w/ Rosie Drumgoole

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. This episode explores what it really looks like to lead a mission-driven organization while raising a family. From boardrooms to bedtime routines, Rosie shares how she navigates the intersection of power, purpose, and pressure as both a nonprofit leader and a mom. Together, we’ll dive into the unique challenges of motherhood in the CEO seat—managing burnout, balancing “all the things,” and reimagining what working parents truly need in today’s workplace. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    29min

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    S7E2: When Motherhood Meets Crisis w/ Javiel Anderson

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join us as we dive into Javiel’s journey with her youngest son, Kairo, who is living with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). She shares how she first learned of his diagnosis, the medical crises they’ve endured, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Javiel also speaks directly to the medical community and those supporting caregivers of children with complex medical needs. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    28min

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    S7E1: Permission to Be Human: Motherhood Without the Mask w/ Danielle Patterson

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We are unpacking the weight of the "supermom" syndrome and the silent pressure to have it all together. We’ll be having a real conversation about Danielle’s postpartum journey, the challenges of asking for help, and how she’s learning to let go of the mask. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be vulnerable in motherhood and to give ourselves permission to be human—not perfect. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    30min

  6. 12/12/2024

    S6E10: You Don't Have to Pay to Play with Kimberly Mhoon

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. Bianca and Kimberly discuss her journey to restore play in her life and how you can. Chicago native and Howard University alumna Kimberly Mhoon brings over 20 years of expertise in dance and fitness, rooted in her training with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and The Ailey School. She has performed with esteemed companies like Forces of Nature and Broward Stage Theater’s production of The Wiz. Beyond movement, Kimberly is dedicated to emotional wellness, holding a certification from Mindful Schools and drawing from practices like Nichiren Buddhism, yoga, meditation, and 12-step recovery. She integrates mindfulness, movement, and play as healing tools, partnering with organizations like the Forest Preserve and Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness to foster joy, body awareness, and community. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    30min

  7. 06/12/2024

    S6E9: Did someone say peri? Living perimenopausal Part II w/ DeLisa New Williams

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. Bianca and DeLisa discuss her perimenopause journey. DeLisa New Williams, M.B.A. is the devoted wife of a Paramedic First Responder and mother of a lively blended family of five, where there’s never a dull moment. In addition to being a writer, public speaker, and life coach; this Jesus-loving chick loves to share a good rolling on-the-floor laughing story and testimony of God’s healing power and grace, believing that joy and laughter are divine gifts that produce inner healing. As a six-time published author, her books inspire faith, freedom, and transformation. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    30min

  8. 14/11/2024

    S6E4: Stronger Than Ever: My Journey Through Stroke and Heart Surgery Part 2 w/ Menia Morris

    Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. Bianca and Menia discuss life after stroke and open heart surgery. Menia “MJ” Morris is a driven and passionate ministry leader and online personal trainer. She has embodied the culture of relationship and entrepreneurial spirit in years of experience. This episode was recorded at CAN TV Studios. Like this episode, please find us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and @biancancotton

    29min
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Behind the Confident Smile the Podcast with your host Bianca N. Cotton, is a place for women to talk about what’s behind their smiles? We say NO MORE to suffering in silence. It is our time to truly walk in purpose daily. To learn more about Behind the Confident Smile and Bianca, visit behindtheconfidentsmile.com

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  • Criado por
    Bianca N. Cotton
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2025
  • Episódios
    94
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Bianca N. Cotton
  • Site do podcast
    Behind the Confident Smile