Doing It All

Sometimes you just need to catch up with your internet besties. This week, Maya and Sarah are keeping things light with a laid-back summer catch-up full of laughs, parenting chaos, and the kind of conversations that happen after a long day at the pool. From playing a hilarious round of Would You Rather to debating the best (and most questionable) ways to survive the hottest months of the year, thi...

This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with Dr. Sara Bloom, physician, maternal health advocate, and founder of Mavie, a wellness platform created to support mothers long after the six-week postpartum checkup. After experiencing motherhood herself, Dr. Bloom began questioning why so many women are expected to power through chronic exhaustion, stress, and burnout—and why those experiences have become s...

This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with sports and culture reporter Justin Tinsley for one of our most honest conversations yet about life in the sandwich generation. While many know Justin for his thoughtful writing on the intersections of sports, race, music, and culture—or for his book It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him —today's conversation focuses on the work happening...

What if the life you've built isn't the only life available to your family? This week on Doing It All , we're joined by Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, a company helping families live, work, and learn around the world through global communities designed specifically for parents and children. As parents, we're often reminded that we only get "18 summers" wit...

Who were you before Motherhood? And where did she go? This week on Doing It All , we're getting painfully honest (what else is new?!) about the identity shifts that happen after motherhood—the confidence, hobbies, spontaneity, style, routines, and personality traits that are now buried under the hefty load of managing 47 open mental tabs. We're talking about: - Identity loss - Grieving an...

This week on Doing It All , we sit down with Ana-Maria Jaramillo—bilingual speech-language pathologist, founder of Voz Institute, and owner of beloved and viral taco spot La Tejana DC—for one of our realest conversations yet! We talk about everything from identity, entrepreneurship, building businesses… to fertility issues and challenges in relationships after having a baby. Ana-Maria opens up abo...

Motherhood is beautiful… and complicated… and sometimes a little unhinged. In this Mother’s Day episode, we hold space for the full spectrum of what it means to be a mom right now. We have an honest conversation about the realities of Black maternal health—and reflect on three recent cases in the news involving Black mothers that ended in tragedy. These stories are heavy, but necessary, and we app...

If your brain feels like 47 tabs are open (and you’re the only one who knows what’s in each one)… this episode is for you. This week, we’re sitting down with Nathalie Strattion - co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Hearth Display for a conversation about the real weight of running a home. We get into: The never-ending mental checklist Building a life (and a business) while raising kids How we...

In this rerelease if an episode from this time last year, we sat down with a woman who isn’t just making history—she’s rewiring it.  Evelynn Escobar, founder of  Hike Clerb, has built a movement that empowers racialized people to reconnect with the outdoors. She’s reclaiming space, redefining belonging, and reminding us that nature is for everyone. At a time when DEI efforts are being challenged a...

Everyone says “it takes a village”… but what if the village you have isn’t actually supporting you the way you need? In this episode, Maya and Sarah get honest about what a village really looks like in certain seasons of life. They unpack the difference between emotional support and real, practical help , and why proximity, history, and good intentions don’t always equal true support. Together, th...

This week we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful conversations with Stephany Faublas. Stephany and her daughter Cadence share a truly special bond, working together as partners in both life and creativity. In this episode, we explore their unique mother-daughter relationship, what it’s like raising each other, and how they support each other through their personal and professional journeys. S...

This week, we’re joined by Darren Graham -a content creator, and single dad by choice whose building family and community on his own terms. We talk about Darren’s journey from educator to content creator, his path to fatherhood through adoption, and what it’s looked like to step into this new chapter with intention. He shares how his love of fashion and personal style shows up in his everyday life...

In this special Valentine’s Day re-release, we’re bringing back the only couple we’ve ever interviewed together on Doing It All — Blair and Spencer Paysinger. Blair is the co-founder of Post 21, a thoughtfully curated marketplace celebrating Black-owned businesses. Spencer is a former NFL player turned consulting producer and the real-life inspiration behind the hit TV show All American . Together...

There’s a massive snowstorm outside, a lot of fear in the air, and inside our homes, parents are doing what they always do - getting through the day however they can. In this episode, we’re recording from real life as it’s happening. Maya is two weeks postpartum, we’re snowed in with toddlers, and the news cycle feels heavy and relentless. We talk honestly about what it’s like to be parenting in t...

If you’re new here (or you missed this one the first time) this is the episode to press play on. We’re rereleasing our conversation with Eve Rodsky , creator and NYT bestselling author of Fair Play , and honestly, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Maya’s son is officially here 💙, and this season has been all about setting boundaries, having real conversations, and redistributing the work load-...

After 2 weeks of rereleases, we’re finally back together on the mic for a brand-new Doing It All duet episode and there is a LOT to catch up on. In this New Year check-in, we’re sharing some of our biggest life updates yet (marriage, new babies! etc), reflecting on what the past season taught us, and talking honestly about what this next chapter looks like for us as women, moms, and co-hosts. We a...

This week on Doing It All , we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations with Bethany Brill ( @bbrill) —a creative, entrepreneur, mom, and wife whose approach to home, work, and life feels especially relevant as we move into a new year. Bethany is known for her thoughtful, innovative take on home design and her honest perspective on balancing a creative career with motherhood. In this episod...

In our first episode of 2025, we explored how to release the New Year pressure and choose a more intentional, inward-focused approach to beginning the year. As we head into 2026, this message feels more relevant than ever. This re-release includes a new check-in from Maya, recorded on December 31st, 2025, reflecting on a year that moved fast and asked a lot—all while continuing to build Doing It A...

This week, we’re joined by two incredible women changing the way we understand our bodies: Laura Federico, LCSW CST, psychotherapist + AASECT-certified sex therapist, and Morgan Miller, CPM LM, midwife, lactation consultant, and reproductive health activist. Together, they created The Cycle Book—a stunning, 12-month undated workbook that helps you finally decode your hormones, moods, patterns, and...

This week on Doing It All, we sit down with a DMV legend — powerhouse attorney, entrepreneur, and the genius behind STRIPT & BUJI Matcha—Arianna Davis! Ari gives us a glimpse of the BTS that comes with building a brand of purpose, edge, and intention. From carving out a unique lane for Stript, to the trials and tribulations of starting businesses with friends, she keeps it ALL the way real (an...

We’re back after a brief hiatus with a full moving download — and y’all, this one’s a ride! Maya gets real about what it’s like to move houses while pregnant, with a toddler in tow and emotions in every box. From the chaos of packing and unpacking, selling furniture to toddler transitions, money stress, and accepting help (shoutout to the real MVP: her father-in-law), this episode is for anyone tr...

It’s time for our annual spooky episode! 👻 This year, Maya’s best friend of almost 30 years, Rachel — aka ⁠@realmotherofcats ⁠ — joins us for a night of creepy stories and lots of laughs. We take turns reading eerie tales about dating gone wrong, haunted camp experiences, and parenting moments that’ll make you shiver. It’s funny, chilling, and perfectly unhinged in the best way. Whether you’re ha...

This week we’re joined by Shani Hillian— holistic esthetician and founder of In Groov! From learning herbal healing through her grandmother and mom, to shifting from modeling and hairstyling to holistic skincare, Shani’s story is a masterclass in intention over perfection. We talk about: 💆🏾‍♀️ the gut health to skin connection 💫 launching her brand while pregnant 🧘🏾‍♀️ doing business, motherh...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Doing It All, we sit down with Tiara and Anika, hosts of the Breast Friends Forever Podcast. Both women are navigating life after a breast cancer diagnosis, turning their pain into purpose and their friendship into fuel. This episode honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month--but beyond the pink ribbons, Maya and Sarah dive deep into what awareness, advocacy an...

This week’s episode is giving: chaotic sleepover energy, unsolicited advice, and trauma support group disguised as a mailbag. @pourrayne stopped by to help us sort through your messy stories and by the end, the consensus was that everyone involved needs therapy . Fair warning: this one’s a little NSFW (there’s some cursing 👀) which is so unlike us — but these stories were truly unbelievable. Like...