Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKerry Washington on Being A Bad-Ass Mama On the Big Screen and In Real Life
Episode 133
Kerry Washington is in the Den! The Emmy-winning actress, activist, and mom of three joins the Mamas to talk about her latest film, Shadow Force, and what it’s like to play a badass mom on-screen whi…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
School’s Almost Out for Summer And These Kids Need Somewhere to Go
Episode 132
School’s almost out and summer’s almost here! In this episode, the Mamas share their summer break plans for the months ahead. From sports camps and play dates, to family vacations and lazy days at ho…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
You Gotta Pick Your Battles: Disagreeing with Your Spouse on How to Raise the Kids
Episode 131
In this episode, we’re missing Felicia - one-fourth of our quartet. We miss you Fee! So Codie, Melanie, and Ashley get real about when they disagree with their husbands on parenting decisions - from …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Get Smarter with Blair Imani...The creator of Smarter in Seconds on Finding Love, Surviving Pregnancy Loss, and the Power of Social Media for Black Maternal Health.
Episode 130
The Mamas are joined by Blair Imani, creator of Smarter in Seconds, to talk about everything from working at Planned Parenthood to going viral in 2020 with her powerful, bite-sized videos. She also o…
Published on 8 months ago
You Are Your Child’s #1 Advocate...Assistant Principal Julian Saavedra on Championing Your Child’s Learning Needs
Episode 129
The Mamas welcome Julian Saavedra, Assistant Principal and host of The Opportunity Gap podcast, to discuss learning differences in kids of color and how to support their unique needs. Julian highligh…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
High Functioning AF...Finding Joy with Dr. Judith Joseph
Episode 128
We got a Doctor in the Den! Psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph joins the Mamas for a powerful convo about high-functioning depression, grief, and the struggle to find joy in daily…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Ealy is in the Den!...Breaking the Mold as a Modern Dad
Episode 127
We got a Daddy in the Den! Actor and father of two, Michael Ealy, joins the Mamas to talk about raising a boy and a girl. Together, they highlight the value of fathers being involved in their kids’ l…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Saying Yes to Vulnerable Questions, Melanie's Tour, and Reading With Our Kids
Episode 126
This episode kicks off with a round of We’re Not Really Strangers - a fun card game designed to spark meaningful conversations. What starts as a friendly Q&A turns XXX-rated (because Ashley….surprise…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Mamas take on NYC for the Tamron Hall Show!...The Trip That Almost Didn’t Trip
Episode 125
In this episode, the Mamas relive their unforgettable girls trip to NYC — a trip that almost didn’t happen after Melanie hurt her back! From sisterhood sleepovers and Brooklyn meetups, to all the fam…
Published on 9 months ago
"You Don't Have to Like It, But It Still Needs to Happen"...Go-To One-Liners That Make Parenting Easier
Episode 124
Melanie, Ashley, and Codie are back in the Den! Even though Felicia’s out this week, she still makes a stunning appearance—be sure to check out the YouTube channel for the visual!
In this episode, the…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago