MINI ME Circle

Founder’s Welcome Message

When I became a parent, I realized something was missing — Images, stories, and support that fully reflected us. Our skin. Our hair. Our traditions. Our daily realities.

There were plenty of parenting spaces, but very few that honored the whole of who we are — from the way we nurture our babies to the ways we care for ourselves.

And as a researcher, I knew the numbers — the statistics on maternal health disparities, infant mortality, and healthcare gaps for families like ours.

But we are more than numbers and statistics. We are people. We are stories. We are traditions — passed down, lived out, and deserving to be seen, respected, and understood.

To change both outcomes and perceptions, we must advocate — for ourselves and for one another.

That’s why we created MINI ME Circle — Melanin-Inspired News & Information from Motherhood Experts.

Because we believe every mom is a motherhood expert — not just by degree, but by lived experience. We know our bodies. We know our children. We know what our families need.

And when we advocate and bring that wisdom to the table, outcomes improve. That lived knowledge deserves to be recognized and respected — by ourselves and by others.

Here at MINI ME Circle, you’ll find a parenting space grounded in lived experience and supported by trusted professional expertise — one that offers real stories and real community — alongside professional insights, medical data, and expert-reviewed guidance.

This is a space where every story is celebrated, every tradition is honored, and every journey is supported in full color — without alterations.

Even with carefully curated stories and resource material, we know there isn’t just one type of melanated experience.

That’s why at MINI ME Circle, we invite you to gather around — to share your own histories, customs, wisdom, and lived experiences to support others in the Circle.

This is more than validation. It’s visibility and value — a full reflection of who God created us to be, made in His image.

Our hope is that you’ll find community, wisdom, resources, and real support — all designed to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as your family grows.

Because when we are strengthened, so are our families. When we thrive, our legacies are blessed.

Join us as we embrace parenting through our lens. Together.

🌱 Rooted in culture. Connected through community. Empowered to care.

Tiffany Edwards, Founder,
MINI ME Circle