MiC Mantra:
Cultivating Sisterhood.
Celebrating Motherhood.
Honoring Womanhood.
xo, Patrice
As you hopefully know by now, we have an It Takes a Village vibe over here at MIC. Having other women by your side, and behind you to hold you up when needed, is so critical.
Motherhood in Color, as a brand, as a community, as a movement has not been created in a vacuum. There are multiple powerhouse women that have played a role in making this dream - a reality.
I am honored to have worked with these women and affectionately refer to us as the The Village Behind The Village…
The Village Behind The Village
Vision, Protection, expression
Richmond, VA (still call HBG home)
Kindred Spirit: Beyonce; Eagle
Patrice Hagan,MS, MBA, APR
Creator, Motherhood in Color
Charlotte, NC
TICORA DAVIS, ESQ
MIC’s IP Attorney
Detroit, MI Whatupdoe!
Kindred Spirit: Michelle Obama; Lion
Ash Nicole, The Vision Vanguard
MIC's Copywriter
engaging, sharing, welcoming
Cibolo, TX
Kindred Spirit: Ciara; Butterfly
Rheya Sunshine
MIC Facebook Group Moderator
Richmond, Virginia
Kindred Spirit: Beyoncé; Eagle
Jennifer Carrie
MIC Facebook Group Moderator
Richmond, Virginia
Kindred Spirit: Ciara; Butterfly
Jasmine Bates
MIC Facebook Group Moderator
Norfolk, VA
Kindred Spirit: Erykah Badu; Wolf
Shaunte’ A. Atkinson
MIC Facebook Group Moderator
Meet the Creator
Hey again! I’m Patrice- a visionary Black woman, wife, mama to two sons and a daughter, savvy brand and culture strategist, a girls' girl—ask my friends of 15+ years.
I have a passion to connect with, empower and celebrate women of color… especially those of us (planning to, or currently) experiencing the gift of motherhood.
I am SO honored that you stopped by to learn more about this melanated, mommed- out and judgment-free corner of the internet. This community exists because of my love and care for you! And, since you're here, I want to let you know that you're in good company. 🤎
Hello,
I'm Patrice
I absolutely adore my husband and my beautiful babies, and am grateful to experience motherhood. It's been the most transformative experience of my life. In a sense, motherhood made me feel as if I was reborn; new; refined. I birthed purpose and a new level of ambition to truly live my life when I had my children.
But it doesn't always feel that rosy and beautiful. And women everywhere let me know I'm not alone. We all needed a collective sigh of relief—a safe space that has compassion, love, transparency, healing, and support in its DNA.
Space where we could lock arms and square up against the anxiousness, overwhelm, depression, and mom guilt.
Space where Black women can be loud and honest instead of silently bearing burdens.
We deserve it.
I want us to bask in our blessings, grow through the hard stuff with gratefulness and grit, and indeed be happy in our lives.
It doesn't just take a village to raise a child; it takes a village to raise each other. Motherhood in Color is that village. Let's celebrate the magnificence of motherhood AND the worthiness of womanhood.
Let's lift one another as we mother our children and ourselves.
Love,
Let's do our MOTHERHOOD... IN COLOR!
Patrice
Podcasts I stay listening to
Got my skin
RIGHT
You gotta read these!
My FAVorite things
& other Mama Must Haves
married to my Love
Classic Red
Surf & Turf meeee!
- Knotless braids
- Blow Out
- Faux locs
- Twist out
Favorite summer hairstyle:
Lovesong by Adele
Favorite song to sing in the Shower:
- Thanksgiving
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Valentine’s Day
Favorite Holiday:
mac & cheese
Favorite comfort food:
- Bali
- Egypt
- Bora, Bora
- Turks & Caicos
- Dubai
- All of the above
Dream Vacation Spots
Having some friends over the house to talk, laugh, eat good food and enjoy each other
My idea of a good time:
- Sauvignon blanc
- Cabernet
- Sparkling Prosecco
- Merlot
- Other:
My wine of choice:
Sangria
Beautiful beach (water truly calms me)
Vacation must-have:
- Orange
- Brown
- Black
- Pink
- Teal
- Yellow
Favorite color:
to Clone Myself…as long as they all report back to base each night...LOL
If I had to choose a Superpower:
a little more about me
Get to Know Me
While I still have you on the line…
What You Gotta Know:
We have SO much power—POWER TO DO ANYTHING. Once I recognized my own power, I committed to breaking chains and building bonds with women standing beside me and young girls coming behind me, so they realize their power and do the same.
Java, Smoothie, or Cocktail?:
I LOVE a good Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frapp —heavy on the caramel and crunch and topped off with whipped cream, of course ;)! *& try two pumps of Brown Sugar if ya nasty
Favorite Cable and Streaming Shows:
The Best Man: The Final Chapters (Peacock); Harlem (AmazonTV), Your Honor (Showtime), Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu), Maid (Netflix), Ginny & Georgia (Netflix), Schitt’s Creek (Netflix)
This Mom's Guilty Pleasure:
Reality TV, particularly OWN, BRAVO and Peacock shows. Actually scratch the guilt; they are pretty entertaining TV IMO.
Kid-Free Vacay:
Tulum is definitely a fave. Make it s fully staffed Villa, and it’s a whole vibe. Give me beaches, adventure, culture, good food, and DND, and I’m set.
“Splurges”:
Stationary (there’s something about pretty paper that makes me feel like I have it all together!; Shoes (no explanation needed, right); Home decor, because I love to reinvent and reimagine my space.
More Kids?:
Before we had kids, we wanted three. We eventually had two. Then my husband wanted more and I swore I was done. At some point, I was open to more, , but my husband was done. So I let it go. But shortly thereafter… there were three! Listen… I enjoy pregnancy and can endure labor, but that first-year, BAYBAYYYYY. Three and NO possibles over here! LOL
HBCU OR PWI?:
HBCU for undergrad; Virginia Union University to be exact: Go Panthers!
Virginia Commonwealth University and South University for both Master’s degrees. I can walk in any boardroom and hold my own, but my foundation always gon’ be BLACK.
Career Gems:
From Music Festival and Event Planner to Professor to Award-Winning Brand Strategist to Million Dollar Change Agent, to Cultural Transformation Champion, I’m grateful for my professional journey.
You'd Never Believe:
I left a six-figure corporate position in the midst of a pandemic to focus on my family and begin to fully pursue my purpose. I have never felt so rich and secure walking into my divine assignment with passion and fearlessness. I have since returned to the workforce, but it’s on my own beautiful terms.. Grateful to enjoy meaningful work, a balanced life, and an amazing team.
