Talia Brookshire
Talia Brookshire is VP of Marketing for a large domestic and international family entertainment company. She is a married mother of three girls (1 by birth, 2 by marriage). Originally from Buffalo, NY, Brookshire worked in professional and amateur sports for nearly 15 years. She held various marketing, community and international relations positions with NASCAR, USA Swimming and USA Track & Field.
Today is OUR day #International Women’s Day
It’s our day!! The day of the woman! Happy International Women’s Day you beautiful woman you! The roots of this international holiday go back to 1909 when it was just... Read More
Dear White Man Raising Black Daughters
Dear Dustin, You are the white father to two black daughters. You have had privilege your entire life, but now that privilege only goes as far as that of your... Read More
An Olympian or A Hashtag: A True Story
Every four years America rallies behind their athletes as the best of us compete in the Olympic Games. The best of the best come back with Olympic medals. These athletes... Read More
No Need To Drown…Just Keep Swimming
Water will not kill my daughters. I need them to be able to have the skills set to, if in danger, to save their lives. Mommy and daddy will do... Read More
Everything Was Stacked Against Me: COVID-19 Pregnancy
IN THE BEGINNING The first time I gave birth, in 2017, I was joyfully ignorant to all of the issues surrounding black women and our disproportionate death rate during childbirth.... Read More
Don’t Marry Outside of Your Race…
Don’t marry outside of your race. Never date someone who has a different background than your background. Definitely don’t link up with a man who already has two daughters from... Read More
Excuse Me Officer…Why Didn’t You Shoot Her??
It was in that moment when I realized, I was angry about the wrong thing. Stop and think, I was literally mad at a man for showing a person patience.... Read More
If You Could Prevent Cancer….Would You?
Recently, I joined the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society in Indiana. Admittedly, I did not know as much about cancer compared to many of those who had worked... Read More
Best Books for Black and Brown Children
I did not want my baby consumed with books solely filled with cartoon characters, talking animals and people who don’t look like her. I found it important to find books... Read More
We Are Trippin’!
An Open Letter to Myself The most dangerous gift in the world is natural talent. You’ve seen it before. It’s the college roommate who partied until 3 AM, never went... Read More
To Kneel or Not To Kneel
I wish people were able to come together to have the same level of conversation about race in America and other sensitive subjects the way we have them in our... Read More
Adding Another Woman to My Home
I definitely was wrong about a number of things as I entered into motherhood. First, I underestimated the amount of help I would need as I tried to continue being... Read More
My Teenage Niece has a Girlfriend! Why Didn’t She Tell Me?
Clearly, I did something wrong! It was apparent that I sent a message that I did not have unconditional love for her. Maybe she thought I was going to be... Read More
MOTHER’S DAY: Don’t Mess It Up
Mothers’ Day is coming up and MommiNation is here to make sure dads DON’T BLOW IT! Of course, we will smile and be appreciative of anything our children and significant... Read More
Our First Conversation was NOT Pretty
Skylar came into this world in her own time. She was not concerned with the plans that had been made or not made in her preparation.... Read More
My ‘Conversations’ with Queen Bey
First off, let me say buzz buzz. I am part of the Beyhive! I know how the hive will come for you as an outsider speaking upon the Queen. So... Read More
I Married a White Man: Here are 3 Things I Learned
It is important to note that this blog is not a generalization of a race as that would neither be wholly accurate or responsible. However, the statements are true for... Read More
6 Ways to Leave Your Family Behind…and get ME time
As moms we do not have a lot of (or any) time to ourselves. However, here are a few quick escapes I suggest for your own sanity. Your household can... Read More
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared and small. Daily, there are constant reminders of things in which I have no idea... Read More