Mommy Hour

Ashley is on a quest to tackle the task of finding balance in motherhood. She has challenged herself to shift her regular routine in order to keep her cup full. This mom and life coach has taken the front seat in redeveloping what motherhood looks like for her and no one else. 

Krystal (@roundthewaymom) is a mommy blogger, mom, wife, and self-care advocate! She has a passion to help moms remember Self-Care and how important it is for every mother. This includes emotional/mental, financial, physical, social and spiritual health. Take a listen to our chat as we discuss how we all can make better efforts to stop Mom Shaming ourselves and each other.

Have you had challenges with getting back in into the swing of things with your love life after children? Listen as I chat with mommy blogger, author, and my dear friend Selina. We share how to keep the spark with your significant other!

This episode is very near and dear to my heart. We are kicking off season 5 with my sister and I talking about our mommy challenges and what was the breaking straw that had us running to the couch of a therapist. We speak candid and open because we know there are many listeners that will be able to relate. 

The mommy hour podcast made it to one year with the support of our wonferdul guest and our supportive Mommy Hour family! Corene chats about how the idea of the pocast came about and overall inspiration!

Brittany has always been very clear about her reality of not wanting children. I value her perspective because her stance has never been determined by her relationship status or the opinion of her significant other. She loves children but also loves the idea of being called Auntie Britt instead of Mommy.

Shane and I discuss how she continues to beat the odds by overcoming the daily challenges that come with battling with sickle cell anemia. Before her initial ultrasound with her unborn son, the doctor suggested that she terminate the pregnancy. Her story is remarkable.

Shaz and I have always shared a common ground with both of us being Midwest girls. Her being raised in Chicago, and me being raised in Cleveland has many parallels when referring to race and colorism. We share our fears about raising black children and why the brown paper bag is still a thing in 2019. This episode was recorded in response to the Jussie Smollett incident. Although our opinions about the case have changed since his arrest, our feelings about raising brown children in America remain the same.

Kalia and Greg are unapologetically giving love and marriage a second try. These two share gems on how their past has made it easy to love and accept each other. Kalia, in full transparency, reveals how she felt when she became a bonus mom to Greg’s three daughters. Greg elaborates on the importance of open communication with his wife and the mother of his children.  Tune into @secondtimepod as they cover relationships, hot topics, and the thrills of ‘adulting’ as a couple…all while giving love a second try.

I met Christina on a day when both of us could have benefitted from a glass of wine and spa day. While our children were embarking on a new friendship at Storytime, Christina and I were connecting on how isolating motherhood can really be. No words could ever express how much we needed each other on our inaugural mommy encounter at DC staple, Busboys and Poets.

Madison is one of the newest members of the #MomTribe. Her beautiful baby girl Sloane has already challenged her to make #MommyMoves and consider a different perspective on life.

Sandra Marie is a Fashion Psychologist whose purpose is helping women! She provides support through life's transitions by combining the power of the mind and wardrobe to actualize the outcomes one may seek out of life. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition and serves as my lifestyle coach. She has guided me through a life-changing detox that changed my relationship with food, left me 17 lbs. lighter, and propelled my spiritual awakening journey.

Bianca has been a voice for sexual health & wellness for 16 years while working at various HIV organizations. We get into the nitty-gritty about how to keep it spicy in the bedroom post baby and the importance of being aware of your body.

Leslie Antonoff is a co-creator, executive producer, and star of Aspire’s Butter + BROWN. Her blog, the HAUTEMOMMIE is dedicated to championing motherhood without limits, a life of style, and sharing business expertise to encourage others to chase their dreams. We share a truthful dialogue about the pressures of that society places on the female body and why every woman should say ‘NO’ to the snapback!

Jodie Patterson is a mother of 5, an author, entrepreneur, and social activist. She became an active LGBTQI advocate when she learned her 3-year-old son, Penelope, was transgender. Her new book, The Bold World, shares the real-life story of her family’s history and transformation. Her commitment to family and purpose is extraordinary!

Ashley Blaine Featherson is known for her role as Joelle on the Netflix show, Dear White People. Over the years we’ve had many talks about motherhood, womanhood, and the similarities that we both share when it comes to the relationships with our mothers. I have always admired her level of transparency and her ability to see the positivity in almost any circumstance. It was only right for me to have a candid talk with my sister on the podcast!

Our youngest son Parker overcame some nearly fatal health challenges at 5 months old. Pneumonia and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RVS, left him in a medically induced coma for ten days. Johnson and I share the details of the moment that brought our family closer by testing our faith and resilience.

Ayanna believes that watching her mother walk by faith is a true testament to how she lives her life. She witnessed her mother's unwavering trust in God until she lost her battle to leukemia in August of 2018. 

I've been a mom for 3 of the 8 years that I've been married to David Lawrence Johnson. He and I have always encouraged honest dialogue about parenthood and marriage. He has been my constant support in my darkest days moments and has made my light shine brighter on my best days. 

For many years, my mother and I had a very strained relationship. As a child, I never knew why my mother directed so much anger towards me specifically. She finally opens up about her struggles as a mom, and how her challenges affected our mother-daughter relationship. 

Sia's battle with depression has been a struggle for more than 30 years. The cultural differences that she and her husband face are the reasons for her recent bout. 

Cynthia learned that her mother hated her when she was 7 years old. The relationship with her mom forced her to speak her truth and find light in herself, and eventually her mom. 

Sharnikya was completely in shock when she was informed that she was 10 weeks pregnant. She went from being shocked to being grateful for God's plan and new purpose for her life. 

Nicole believes that you don't have to completely sacrifice the aesthetics of your home once you become a parent. She also stresses the importance of creating a fun and educational environment while on a budget. 

96 years of wisdom shared over Sunday dinner and football! 

Debbie was able to change the quality of life for her son and husband by making healthier choices for her family. She found many benefits in homeopathic remedies and has not looked back. 

Kelly tells it all and answers some questions from the Mommy Hour family. She gives an update on her life as a 52-year-old mom and confirms if she is pregnant with a second child. 

Ila found out she was pregnant with twins when was 8 weeks into her pregnancy. Her realistic perspective on life helped her accept the realities of being a single parent.

Lisa does not label her sexual orientation because same-sex parenting is still parenting. The beauty of being a part of a two-mother household is that the love felt from a mother is doubled. 

Tasha speaks to her daughter with respect, purpose, and love. She is committed to change the stereotypical story of the mother-daughter relationship.  

Tiara became a certified doula after she experienced a less than pleasant delivery of her twins. She was propelled to start her own doula company and become an advocate for the birthing and postpartum process. 

Contrary to popular belief, some black families are strong supporters of breastfeeding. Maiba's mother molded an unapologetic BREASTIE that's not afraid to pop out a boob anywhere. 

La Dale is a woman of faith and a homeschooling rockmom! Her motherhood journey has caused her to mother her two daughters unapologetically. 

Tweet was not ready the new normal that God would eventually prepare her for after losing her only son. She shares the highs and lows of how life has been since March of 2010. 

Tiara shares the vulnerable side of being a new mom. She talks about the realities of being a mom to a 3-week old baby girl. 

Dominique shares her experience of not being afraid to respond to the rude belly shamers!

William was the oldest son of a single mother household. His childhood forced him to mature and grow up faster than he ever imagined. 

Mary became pregnant as an undergraduate in college. Through many obstacles, she persisted and graduated with honors. 

Kelly had her first child at 49, and now at 51 she's working on her second. 

As a nurse, Frema's mother started an honest dialogue at a young age to prepare her for pregnancy and motherhood.

Genelle opens a window into her life as a mother of 5!

Sankara is a celebrity stylist that believes in the importance of boosting confidence with style. 

Alicia believes that removing ego is an important key to co-parenting.  

Dana is convinced that she dealt with postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter. She battled daily challenges while caring for herself and tending to her daughter's daily needs. 

Bianca experienced some transitional life changes while pregnant with her second child, including her mother moving in after surviving an aneurysm. 

Taz Wilson believes in following her gut and unapologetically being the biggest advocate for her son. Her military upbringing has given her an untraditional mindset as a wife and mother. 

Cari Armstrong joined the U.S. Military in 2000. During her 18 years of service, she has gotten married, had 2 children, and has been deployed 3 times...and she happens to be my sister.