Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by AshleiSpivey, State Senator and founder of I Be Black Girl, to talk about healing, identity in motherhood, and how we can collectively address birth disparities for Black moms.In this episode, we dive into:·       Ashlei’s journey as a mom, community organizer, and policymaker·       The mission and impact of I Be Black Girl and their work supporting Black birthing people·       The systemic causes of maternal health disparities and the community-driven solutions making change·       Practical tips for expecting parents, providers, and community members who want to make birth safer and more equitable·       Ashlei’s personal reflections on finding hope and sustaining wellness while leading this important workConnect with AshleiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/senatorspivey/Website: www.ibbg.org/Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed. Connect with Me!!Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode! Visit my websitehttps://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/ Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn  Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode. Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks  -  real moms, authentic conversations, no filterneeded. This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices