#38 Standing Strong and Confident in Authenticity f/ Shweta Rumkumar (BONUS)

#38 Standing Strong and Confident in Authenticity f/ Shweta Rumkumar (BONUS)

Author: #NoBibsBurpsBottles November 29, 2023 Duration: 1:01:13
Shweta Ramkumar is a woman of color (southern Asian) and has shared her childfree journey on several podcasts, YouTube channels, and was a panelist at the 2021 International Childfree Convention. Shweta describes the culture in which she comes from as sexiest, patriarchal, conservative and religious - where women have no worth unless they are wives and mothers. A self-identified "black sheep", Shweta broke free from the conformity and decided to speak out against the womanhood = motherhood narrative which runs rampant in the southern Asian culture. In this bonus episode, Shweta shares a powerful message about her journey, experiences, support from family, and her advocacy work as a proud childfree woman and anti-natalist. In addition, she also highlights the consequences that some southern Asian women experience such as shame, humiliation, and being cut off from their families for their choice. To connect and to hear more from Shweta Ramkumar: Instagram @childfreesrbuddysmum TikTok @shwetaramkumar Twitter @ShwetaRamkumar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-ramkumar-b4906515/ Youtube: youtube.com/@HealthyDynamics We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode and all other episodes! Please SHARE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE!!!!! Please give us a *FIVE STAR* rating if you love our podcast.  It truly helps our podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you in advance for listening and for your continued support!  FOLLOW US ON ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA!  Instagram: @nobibsburpsbottles   YouTube: @nobibsburpsbottles   Twitter: @nobibsburpsbott   Website: www.nobibsburpsbottles.com

#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women centers the lived experiences and diverse narratives of Black women who are not mothers. This podcast moves beyond the societal assumption that womanhood must include motherhood, creating a vital space for conversation and reflection. Each episode features personal stories, candid discussions, and insights that explore the many facets of choosing a childfree life. Listeners will hear authentic dialogues about navigating relationships, career, family expectations, and personal identity, all through this specific lens. The podcast naturally expands into broader, connected themes in its bonus episodes, touching on mental health, financial independence, spiritual journeys, and the perspectives of childfree Black men and couples. It’s a direct extension of the #NoBibsBurpsBottles community, one built on empowerment and celebration. By tuning in, you access a nuanced collection of voices redefining fulfillment and legacy on their own terms.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 49

#NoBibsBurpsBottles: The Stories of Childfree African American Women
Podcast Episodes
#48 International Childfree Day 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:44
In celebration of ⭐️International Childfree Day 2025⭐️ - we connected with a few childfree sistahs to hear what the day means to them! No Bibs Burps Bottles is so very grateful for the many individuals that support us! P…
#47 Modern Nun: Loving Your Bare Self f/ Tera Chantelle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
Tera Chantelle is a Soulful Comedian, Self-Love Advocate, Award Winning Author, Actress, Digital Content Creator, and Spiritual Activist. Tera Chantelle is from Cleveland, Ohio and currently lives in Atlanta. In this epi…
#46 The Greatest Me: A Grateful Glow & Grow Up f/ Charise Bennett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:30
Charise Bennett is the Founder and Chief Confidence Officer of the Best Me Ever Movement. As a Self-Love Strategist, she helps women grow in confidence to walk in purpose and achieve their goals.As an author, speaker, an…
#44 A Weird Wonder: Freedom Unloaded f/ Dr. CarolLaine Garcia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:54
Dr. CarolLaine Garcia is a 37 year-old, Afro-Latina, who currently lives in Dallas, TX. Growing up as a multi-identity Dominican immigrant in the US, she grew up having so much beef with who she was and what life had bee…
#41 Managing Money, Movement, and Mental Health f/ Stephanie McClain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:39
*Please give us a 5-STAR rating and SHARE this podcast with another childfree bestie!* . Stephanie McClain, 40+, currently lives in Atlanta, GA, and is of Caribbean descent. She is a spirited entrepreneur with a billiona…