Melinated MommyTalks the Podcast

Are you a melinated mom or birthing person looking to hear about and feel connected to the experiences of others you can identify with?

Are you the partner, family member, friend, or advocate of a melinated mom or birthing person and want to learn more about what these important women and birthing people in your life are going through?

Are you a public health worker, medical provider, politician, champion of the birthing community, or just a person that values the stories of melinated moms and birthing people?

Then pull up your metaphorical seat, tap in, and join host Jaye Wilson, LPN of over 20 years, and founding president and CEO of Melinated Moms, as she and her variety of guests chat, laugh, cry, and bond over important topics that impact Black and Brown mothers, Black and Brown women, parents, and the birthing and maternal health community at large. Incorporating her nursing expertise, years of advocacy work, and knowledge and experience of building a thriving social entrepreneur business into every episode, Jaye will explore everything from relationships, to momprenuership, to connecting with your children, to the health disparities impacting melinated mothers and melinated families. Whether alone, with a special guest, or in a roundtable conversation, this podcast promises to bring you a diverse mix of raw and authentic views and stories of melinated moms and birthing people.

With new episodes coming out every other week, and exclusive bonus content for paid subscribers dropping monthly, you don't want to miss out on these vital, amazing, insightful, and thought-provoking conversations.

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Contributors

Host

Jatesha "Jaye" Wilson, LPN

OUR MOMMY HOSTESS & PRODUCER

Through compassionate advocacy, nurturing mentorship, and resilient mothering, Jatesha “Jaye'' Wilson is reshaping the world of maternal health for women of color. She is a nurse, CEO, founder, social impact speaker, maternal health advocate, self-sufficiency coach, and mother to two brilliant children. Drawing from her own experiences with adversity, motherhood and overcoming, Jaye’s work and resiliency has inspired the lives of women across the globe and is changing how we think of parenting.

Before diving into the development of the Melinated MommyTalks Podcast, Jaye previously worked on developing and co-hosting iHeartRadio’s MEternal podcast. She has also made guest appearances on numerous other podcasts’ and talk shows’ special episodes focused on black maternal health. By self-producing and developing the Melinated MommyTalks Podcast Jaye hopes to change the narrative of mothers in media.

https://www.melinatedmoms.com/

Producer

William J. Nazareth Jr.

CO-PRODUCER & EDITOR

As CEO and Founder of William of Nazareth Productions, William's commitment to public health and creative expression has earned him recognition in his field. His leadership in crafting multimedia content has significantly elevated the outreach capabilities of the organizations he has worked with, ultimately benefiting the communities they serve. William’s experience in both health advocacy and creative storytelling uniquely positions him as a vital contributor to the ongoing conversation about health equity and access to vital services. His dedication to fostering creativity within the community health sphere is essential in today’s fast-evolving landscape of public health communication.

William is proud to be a part of the birth and growth of the Melinated MommyTalks Podcast as a Co-Producer and Editor, helping to uplift and honor the stories and lived experiences of black mothers and the birthing community.

https://www.williamofnazareth.com

Guests

Guest

Jasmine Nia Winters

Jasmine is a dedicated advocate advancing reproductive, mental, and maternal justice, serving as a Patient Advocate at The Women’s Centers, working hands-on with patients to ensure access to compassionate and informed reproductive healthcare. She also coordinates the Thrive NJ Coalition, leading collaboration, policy advocacy, and partnerships to strengthen reproductive rights, health, and justice across the state. In 2023, she founded Peaceful Minds Haven, a nonprofit focused on Mental and Maternal Justice. As CEO, she has launched initiatives centered on community healing, equitable access to care, and resource development, reflecting her deep commitment to addressing public health disparities. Her leadership extends statewide: she is Project Coordinator for the NJ Black Women Physicians Association, a Gloucester County NAACP Committee Member, and a Community Leader for the Connecting Our Communities NJ Coalition.

https://www.peacefulmindshaven.com/