This Mama Got Drama

It’s pretty inevitable to remain completely the same person after going through pregnancy, the adventure that is labor and delivery to then officially become a mama. Through this process some of us even struggle with losing ourselves completely. It can be a scary, daunting and even painful transition. Through this time you’re also experiencing new levels of love and respect, creating core memories...

This Mama Got Drama is back with another Papa and this dad is the other half of an amazing power couple! Come along as we meet @BayAreaLivNG, Mr. Jonathan Ng-Carvajal who is not only an amazing dad of (3), but a loving partner to his wife and entrepreneur whose built a real estate business that puts family first! By the way, if you missed wifey’s episode - Pst Psssst - go back and meet his amazing...

We love a good growth story! If you go way back being a lover of MTV and reality TV then you remember the quiet, rapping receptionist that used to get pranked and giggle while Rob + Big (RIP BIG prayer hands heart emoji) were being silly and skateboarding all over the Fantasy Factory. Then the Ridiculousness continued when @ChanelWestCoast joined Rob and Steelo to make us gasp, yell ‘aw hell nah’...

DeeJay Perdue went from a career that afforded his family comfort and stability to taking the leap into launching a whole new business where he realized your visions can quickly become a reality if you have a solid plan, put in the work and are open to letting your village come together to support your goal. As we celebrate Father’s during the month of June, join us for this episode of This Mama G...

When June hits we celebrate the dads in our lives a little more than usual and with Father’s Day this month it’s only right we feature dads on This Mama Got Drama! This year is special because we were able to bring my dad on with us to talk about how he juggled parenthood, becoming a dad again a bit later in life while maintaining a demanding position at a global pharmaceutical company and pursuin...

When you meet someone and know they’re your partner for life it can feel just right and be clear as day or take time to develop. Seems like the mama of 3 that joined us in this episode experienced a bit of both, because after building a family, a business, helping close to 200 families find their homes and employing other working parents – Zherranne and her husband have built a life they can be pr...

Your mom most likely did NOT have a doll that looked like her, you may not have even had a doll that that looked like you, BUT your kids CAN! Meet Joey Dolls and owner Samantha as she takes us along her journey from having a vision and turning that into a company that is producing authentic and quality driven Asian inspired dolls that bring joy to families. She accomplished her goal, without a mar...

In past episodes we've talked through having a vision, breaking through your internal obstacles like fear or laziness to name a few, and what doing the work truly encompasses to make your dreams flourish. This time we talk about all these things AND how to deal with external opposition - people, events or things outside your control that are straight up attempting to block your success. Join us as...

His vocals and music are responsible for creating the mood and his baby making music has not only helped him build a family where he’s daddy to five kids but he has probably helped you grow your family too. He’s four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B icon Tank and we were able to catch up with him before he kicks off his first tour as headliner: Live Nation Urban presents “The R&B Money Tou...

Black Joy is a real celebration and not just during Black History Month. Come with us as we introduce you to Elisha Greenwell! You may already know her as the founder of the Black Joy Parade (BJP) in Oakland! Let's also get to know her as the visionary, joy sharing, mama to be who is learning how to juggle business and mom-life as she prepares for her first Baby (BJP) to have its 7th Birthday Febr...

Let’s talk storytelling and being the writer of your own story! Meet May Yam a dedicated mom, an International award-winning filmmaker, Primetime Emmy®-nominated, whose last documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for Best Short Documentary. Her latest feature length documentary, "Egg Whispers," explores family planning and fertility. She also serves as the Virtual Rea...

You have an eye for looks that excite, always moving fashion forward? Have you ever thought my style belongs on the runway? Meet Lydia Querian, she is using her vision in fashion to share Filipino culture while honoring the art of weaving and the elders that came before her. Join us in this episode as we get a behind the scenes peek at her journey towards her debut at Paris Fashion Week. We talk a...

Your pets are your extended family and you want the best for them when it comes to food, toys, and even fashion. Meet Leelee mother of 4, well 6 if you count her pets! She and her partner had an idea and ran with it to create a community space where furry pet lovers can not only come to get all their essential supplies, but they can also come socialize with other animal lovers! Their store Shipyar...

We first intro’d you to our on of amazing team members from our digital team right before she went into labor with her first baby. Now that our Radio Sis Josie’s baby girl is here and she has settled back into work after maternity leave we hear about how her transition has been. What’s been the toughest to get used to and juggle while working from home and caring for her baby girl. She give gratit...

Imagine searching for a doll for your baby girl and going down aisle after aisle and searching far and wide online only to realize there aren’t any dolls that look like you or represent your culture. That’s when SF resident Elenor Mak decided the needed to make a change in the world. She is the founder and CEO of Jilly Bing the first toy company to create dolls and characters that resemble Asian A...

We’re back for Season 2 and She’s back too! In case you missed the talented, caring and motivational Kelly K Armstrong in Season One of This Mama Got Drama-now’s your chance to soak up some of her wisdom. As a successful multi-career holding woman of color Kelly has held down roles and created businesses in the Fashion, Hospitality, Music Industries to name a few. Join us as we talk about how she...

Join us as we flip the convo to hear from the daughters instead of the Mamas this time! Meet Lexi and Autumn, they are high achievers in their classes, taking on exciting new career opportunities and holding leadership roles at Career Girls an amazing non-profit helping young women connect to successful working women to get guidance as they journey on the path towards finding a passion and turning...

Meet Court Smith another one of the first Dope Dad’s to be our guest on This Mama Got Drama as we celebrate Father’s Day all through June! He is a designer, a businessman and a dad of 3 who assumes his responsibility to protect and guide the children in his community like they were his own. He started his work designing team uniforms when he realized the kids in the league his kids played in we’re...

There’s been a major shift in racial awareness, acceptance and harmony when you look through the lens of interracial relationships and families, but in 2023 there’s still a lot of work to do. Meet Georgio Reed a new dad to a beautiful mixed baby girl, who is also a proud Black and Filipino man. He joins us to talk about his part in the new documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, which spotlights a...

The convo on This Mama Got Drama features SuperHero Mamas that are breaking through obstacles, challenging their lives to achieve their goals and dreams while juggling full-time mom life, family and finding creative ways to carve out time for vital self-care. For the first time ever, we’re excited to feature Dads on our podcast – not only to celebrate Dads during Father’s Day Month, but also becau...

The convo on This Mama Got Drama features SuperHero Mamas that are breaking through obstacles, challenging their lives to achieve their goals and dreams while juggling full-time mom life, family and finding creative ways to carve out time for vital self-care. For the first time ever, we’re excited to feature Dads on our podcast – not only to celebrate Dads during Father’s Day Month, but also becau...

Join us as we welcome a superhero mama that transformed her life and made it her business to help others transform theirs. Meet LaTasha Renee she’s the founder and owner of P2P – Pushups 2 Pinups Transformation center that is not only helping people transform their mental and physical but also helping them as they find their WHY to keep them motivated! She is not only an entrepreneur that launched...

Join us as we welcome Danielle Banks – who if you don’t know, you’re about to get to know since her resume continues to grow and she steps into her role as mogul. She is a mommy of two young ladies as well as a new baby girl and while she’s shaping their growth her work with her non-profit Project Level allows her to help shape and guide Bay Area youth through the music business and media world. S...

Anxiety and stress are constant when you don’t know how to manage them or aren’t aware of your triggers. Come learn about the 5 foods to avoid to help control anxiety when we talk nutrition, digestion and health with Dr. Julie Gatza. She gives tips that you can incorporate now that will get you on a path to a healthier and stronger you, as wells as some easy changes you can make to help your kids...

Single mamas stand all the way up! Single dads don’t think we forgot about you - y’all are all superheroes! Join us as we welcome Sana G from the Sana G Morning Show on 106 KMEL as we explore arriving at the teenager phase and what that looks like when bullying, social media and dating start to become a real thing. Do you have choice when it comes to how you juggle your career and the time you’re...