• The Mama Behind Gracie’s Corner: How an Ordinary Family Built an Extraordinary Brand
    Jun 2 2025

    Dr. Arlene Hollingsworth - psychologist, Youtube creator, and mama of three - shares how she and her husband, Javoris (PhD), turned a family dream into Gracie’s Corner - the viral YouTube series that celebrates Black culture through animated kids’ songs. But the road wasn’t easy! From failed businesses and financial stress to finding their way as a family during the pandemic, Arlene reflects on how staying rooted in their purpose led to their breakout hit, The Phonics Song. This episode is for every parent chasing a dream while raising little ones - proof that with patience and resilience, ordinary people can build extraordinary things.

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    42 mins
  • Momfessions Part 2
    May 26 2025

    In this episode, the Mamas confess about the struggle of teaching kids good hygiene. Because baby! Keeping the house clean and dealing with ashy, stinky bodies is tough — and tough situations call for tough love. Hear how the Mamas are trying to instill responsibility and independence… without completely losing their cool.

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    35 mins
  • Stylist Bec Gross on Dressing with Confidence at Every Stage of Motherhood
    May 19 2025

    Stylist Bec Gross joins the Mamas to drop her favorite tips for feeling cute and confident in your clothes - especially for moms learning to love their postpartum bodies. From embracing your shape and dressing for your size, to building a wardrobe with key staples, Bec’s here to help you rediscover your personal style. If you’re trying to be outside this season, Bec’s got the fashion hacks to make sure you look good and feel good!

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    47 mins
  • Behind the Scenes with Brittany Perry-Russell, Momager to a Rising Kid Actor
    May 12 2025

    Producer, Actor, Choreographer, and Momager - Brittany Perry-Russell is THAT GIRL! From dancing with icons like Ciara and Beyoncé to raising a successful kid actor (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), Brittany joins the Mamas to discuss managing her son’s career while still chasing her own dreams. There’s no blueprint for motherhood, but for Brittany, being spirit-led has always kept her aligned with a higher purpose. If you’ve ever thought about giving up on your own dreams, this episode is your reminder to keep going - because Brittany is the Momager who’s survived the hustle, come out on top, and still she rises!

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

    Codie - @codieco

    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    53 mins
  • Kerry Washington on Being A Bad-Ass Mama On the Big Screen and In Real Life
    May 5 2025

    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 while navigating wife-and-mom life behind the scenes.

    Kerry gets real about everything from her parenting partnership with her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, to the moment she learned her father isn’t her biological dad - and how that revelation reshaped her personal and professional journey. Kerry and the Mamas also dive into what it takes to build a support system (it's okay to ask for help!) and how love is the greatest thing we can give ourselves.
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    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    44 mins
  • School’s Almost Out for Summer And These Kids Need Somewhere to Go
    Apr 28 2025

    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 home - the Mamas break down how they balance keeping the kids busy and letting them chill.

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    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    32 mins
  • You Gotta Pick Your Battles: Disagreeing with Your Spouse on How to Raise the Kids
    Apr 21 2025

    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 routines and discipline to visions for their kids’ futures. The Mamas share the importance of self-awareness, how they compromise with their partners, and how sometimes, you just have to pick their battles...Don’t worry fellas, Ashley holds it down for the husbands’ point-of-view! This one’s a good convo for both sides!

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

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    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    40 mins
  • 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.
    Apr 14 2025

    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 opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and how she's currently trying to conceive (complete with a hot pregnancy tip from her auntie!).

    In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Blair schools us on reproductive justice, and how to better support Black women and mothers for stronger maternal health outcomes. Get ready to take notes — Blair drops gems and resources you won’t want to miss!

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    Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

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    Felicia - @felicialatour

    Melanie - @melaniefiona

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    39 mins
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