Hot Mama Chronicles

This is the story of Ama Wat and her pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of Ama Wat, a young woman in pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of Ama Wat, a young woman in pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of Ama Wat, a young woman in the pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of Ama Wat, a young woman coming of age in the pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of Ama Wat, a single woman living in Boston on her pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

This follows the life of Ama Wat as she pursues her version of happiness and wholeness.

This follows Ama as she continues her pursuit of love, happiness and wholeness.

This is the story of a woman named Ama on the pursuit of happiness and love.

This is the story of Ama life as a career woman in Boston.

Hi there! For this season, I am choosing to read my book, Hot Mama Chronicles available on digital platforms. Please enjoy and share the wealth. #femaleempowerment #storyteller

This is the second chapter in the story of Ama Wat's life.

This is the first chapter of Hot Mama Chronicles. You meet Ama and begin to learn who she is and are introduced to the colorful familia in her life. #women #femaleempowerment

It has been a while Hot Mamas. I am back after a hiatus with two Hot Mamas. These amazing guests talk about the meaning of community and building consensus through hard times and the power of having a strong foundation rooted in culture, friendship and family.

Amelia sits down to talk to author, educator and minister Rev. Sabrina Gray, about her latest work, Mending Brokeness: A Spiritual Journey to Authentic Wholeness.

Amelia talks with health champion and entrepreneur Deborah Odunze to talk about her journey through the health and food space. She shares her origin story, inspiration and lessons learned in owning Debb's Kitchen. 

Amelia talks to Samantha Taylor, who is the Executive Director of the Bowdoin Street Health Center. She shares her why in the work, what excites her about the future, the impact of the health center on the community and how her faith intersects with her purpose. #blackwomenlead #healthandwellness #womenempowerment 

Amelia talks to Jarriel Campbell about her journey to becoming a doula, lessons learned from establishing her Doula Road Trip podcast and what you should look for when hiring the right doula for your stage of life. She also talks about her podcast and her community. #womenempoweringwomen #doula #maternalhealth

Amelia sits down with Dr. Victoria Baptiste to discuss her journey. She talks about her childhood, why she does this work, what she has seen as the US has navigated through the multiple pandemics, offers tips on self care and how you can advocate for mental health. #womenempoweringwomen #blackwomen lead

Amelia talks to Patricia Spence, President and CEO of Urban Farming Institute. She spoke about her journey, how she builds community and all of the exciting work ahead for the organization. #womenempoweringwomen #blackwomenlead

Podcast host Amelia Aubourg talked with JerriAnne Boggis, the Executive Director of The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. She spoke about her journey and her passion for preserving and uplifting the narrative of black history. She spoke about establishing a monument for the black novelist Harriet E. Wilson, her work at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground and lessons of resilience and joy she has learned through her work. #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #womenempoweringwomen #blackwomenlead

Amelia talks with Dr. Nicole Overstreet, PhD, about her journey to tenure, how she creates space to talk about health inequities for black women and girls, what she has learned during the multiple pandemics of racism, COVID-19 and beyond and what is bringing her joy as we go into a New Year. #womensupportingwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackmentalhealth

Podcast host Amelia Aubourg talks to Charlie Lumpkins, Founder of LA Pheegan Family Brands about her love of food, her path to healthy eating, lessons learned from following her passion and words of wisdom for going after your purpose. 

Amelia sits down with Karen Clarke, Head Chef and Owner of Clarke's Cakes and Cookies. She talks about her path to healthy eating and beginning her family business. She shares her path of discovery and whether Hot Mamas are made or born. #womensupportingwomen #blackgirlmagic

Amelia spoke with Angelina "Angie" Camacho, candidate for District 7 City Council where she discussed her run for office, her favorite District 7 restaurants, how she would help to shape an equitable recovery for District 7 residents and businesses, and how her faith has intersected with her purpose. 

Amelia sits down with City Councilor At-Large candidate Ruthzee Louijeune to discuss her early beginnings, her why in running for office, and the power of mentorship in her journey. 

Amelia sits down with MA State Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley to discuss her journey to politics, her passion for justice, her love for community and how she is working to create an equitable recovery in the Commonwealth.

Amelia sits down with MA State Rep. Chynah Tyler to talk about her journey to politics, how she is building the pipeline for women of color, her advocacy around creating an equitable recovery for the Commonwealth and some of her favorite reads. 

Amelia sits down to speak with City Councilor At Large Julia Mejia about her journey to politics, early beginnings and advice for women who would like to run for a political office. 

Amelia sits down to talk with Benine Mudymba, natural hair entrepreneur and health and wellness advocate, about her journey to starting her business, her faith walk and what she is looking forward to doing after the pandemic is over. #womensupportingwomen

Amelia sits down to talk with Joi Rogers, tech leader and visionary at Restudio@101. She talks about her projects, her early beginnings, and her love for mentorship, meditation and her hopes for 2021. #blackgirlmagic #tech #womenempoweringwomen

Amelia talks to racial equity and health and wellness expert Dr. FeLisa Albert, DrPH. Dr. Albert shares her journey of being a teen mom and how that spurred her career, the power of black women and the impact of doing the work of racial equity to create real change.

Amelia speaks with political strategist and Politics and Prosecco co-host Jacquetta Van Zandt about her journey through politics, her interests in meditation, her new podcast and what she would like her legacy to be. 

Amelia talks with Dr. Thulani DeMarsay, health and wellness coach and advocate, about self care, contemplative leadership, the difference between purpose and passion and mentorship. 

Amelia talks with actress, artist and farmer Marie Tatti Aqeel about her character in the production of Parable of the Sower and her new documentary and the lessons farming has taught her.

Amelia talks to Titciana about her full circle journey as an educator, how she is leading her school community with intention during COVID-19 and racial inequity and mentorship.

Amelia talks to Quality Interactions CEO Michele Courton Brown about her journey to the C-Suite, lessons learned through COVID-19 and racial justice and her legacy.

Amelia sits down with Cristina Costa, tech leader and connector, to discuss her journey through tech, why diversity and inclusion matters and how to build your community and network your way into opportunity.

Amelia chats with fitness entrepreneur, dancer, and model Simone Sobers about her journey through the arts, her inspiration behind Boss Chick Dance Workout and what she wants her legacy to be. 

Podcast host Amelia Aubourg sits down with lawyer and diversity and inclusion executive Naomi Thompson about her career journey, words of advice and her passion for helping people. 

Amelia sits down with entrepreneur, natural hair care advocate and blogger Dianne Austin to discuss her natural hair journey, surviving breast cancer, creating Coils to Locs and her legacy.

Amelia speaks to Anita Costello, Founder of bacah, an eco-friendly apparel company. 

Amelia speaks with restaurant owner Cheryl Straughter about her road to being a chef and restaurant owner. She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her business and shares tips for aspiring cooks and foodies. 

Charlene talks about best practices in finding a job in a new industry, how to invest in yourself, what to look for in a mentor and a sponsor and much more.

Podcast Host Amelia Aubourg sits down with Dr. Charmain Jackman, Ph.d, Founder and CEO of Innopsych, an online resource for people of color looking for therapists of color. She talks about best practices for self care, debriefing and touches on how to deal with the pandemic. 

Hot Mama Chronicles Podcast Host Amelia Aubourg sits down with award-winning filmmaker Jessica Estelle Huggins to talk about her work, commitment to diverse storytelling and how mentorship helped her career. 

Amelia interviews artist and creative Silvia Lopez Chavez about her work and journey.

Yogi Kimberly Washington talks about the power of yoga as a form of practice to change mindset and how it has impacted her own journey to health and wellness. 

Wellness Coach Ciara Clark talks about health, the importance of self care and the practical steps you can take to live a better life. Check out her site, https://ciaraclarkwellness.com. 

Amelia interviews artist and creative Ayana Mack about her design and how she approaches her work. She talks about what inspires her and how she approaches branding.

Amelia interviews Jackelyn Dacanay, Founder of the Art of Fate, about her life in fashion, how she established The Art of Fate and her commitment to womxn owned brands and the importance of building her tribe.