Echoes Of Her

In this deeply personal episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love , Adell Coleman sits down with her father, Richard, affectionately known as "8 Ball," for an honest, unscripted conversation about family, grief, and the people who shape us. Together, they reflect on cherished memories, from family pool tournaments and spontaneous walks through Washington, D.C., to the playful wrestling matches a...

In this bonus clip, Mo Love shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her mother's death from AIDS. She reflects on how stigma, grief, and a desire to protect loved ones may have influenced what family members chose to share or keep hidden. This candid conversation explores the lasting impact of silence, the search for answers, and the power of understanding one's own story. Check out the f...

What happens when the people around you try to protect you from the truth, but all you want is honesty? In this powerful episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love , Mo Love reflects on losing her mother, Lillian Dolores Wade Simmons, at just ten years old and the challenges of navigating grief as a child. She shares her frustration with the adults around her who withheld information, believing th...

In this special bonus episode of Echoes of Her, Adell Coleman and her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, reflect on the powerful connection between motherhood, memory, and generational wisdom. Gwen shares her emotional childbirth experience, including the frightening onset of preeclampsia, and the care and guidance she received from both her mother and mother-in-law during that vulnerable time. Together, the...

In this heartfelt episode of Echoes of Her, host Adell Coleman speaks with her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, about the life and legacy of her mother, Mary Genell Adams Gaston. Gwen reflects on how her mother was truly meant to be a mother, nurturing, intuitive, loving, and deeply devoted to her children and family. Music is at the center of their bond, serving as a source of joy, healing, and connection...

In this episode, Adell chats with Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson Certified Grief Coach, Educator, and author of the book MY LOVE LETTERS TO THE GRIEVING: YOU ARE NOT ALONE They explore what it means to finally give your pain a voice. Through an honest and reflective conversation, they discuss the ways people carry silent struggles while still showing up for the world, chasing success, and reaching major mi...

Adell Coleman shares a warm and heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Zora (Coco), as they talk about family, memories, and the grandmother Zora knows through stories. Filled with humor, curiosity, and genuine love, this episode offers a touching look at how family stories can keep connections strong across generations. Blending meaningful reflection with lighthearted moments, Echoes of Her cr...

In this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Jana DeCristofaro about one of the hardest parts of grief how to explain death to children. From navigating tough questions to balancing honesty with protection, this moment explores what kids really need when they’re trying to understand loss. If you’ve ever struggled with what to say, when to say it, or how much is too m...

This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed about how children navigate grief and how we can better show up for them. In this episode, Jaina DeCristofaro, a grief support expert at the Dougy Center, shares what she’s learned from over two decades of helping children and teens process loss. We talk about how to speak to kids about death with honesty and care, why clear and age-appropriate l...

In this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Marissa Renée Lee about navigating grief over time. Marissa reflects on losing her mother and how that experience shaped her identity, growth, and sense of purpose. This conversation explores how grief and healing can coexist, and how loss continues to influence who we are long after it happens. Check out the full episode...

What if grief is not just about death but about loss in all its forms In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Renee Lee for an honest conversation that does not shy away from the impact of trauma and what it really means to live with grief. We talk about how loss shows up beyond death, from identity to relationships to the life we thought we would have. Marissa shares from her new book Waiting fo...

In this bonus clip Kenda recalls powerful memory one of strength, quiet sacrifice, and a mother who chose to celebrate her children no matter what she was facing. This is a story about resilience, joy, and the kind of love that refuses to dim. Check out the full episode A Mother's Wildest Dream Personal reflection for Elaine Coleman. Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain...

Kenda Lawson joins me to reflect on what it means to grow up in a big family shaped by love, loss, and resilience. One of eight daughters, Kenda shares vivid memories of her mother, Brenda a gentle, non-violent presence who believed deeply in dreams, empathy, and the wisdom of children. Through stories both tender and humorous, she honors the quiet strength that held their family together while na...

In this bonus clip I share a playful moment with my husband Mike, talking about my mom and her fun nicknames, the pranks we used to play on each other, and the ways she inspired my craft. I stopped creating for a while, but now I feel more inspired for the first time in years. A short, sweet behind-the-scenes peek into the stories and memories that shaped me. Check out the full episode Please Send...

In this episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love , I talk with my husband, Mike, about loving and building a life together while grieving someone he never got to know my mom. We explore how her loss shapes our marriage, the ways it influences how we parent, and how grief can touch both the person who lived the relationship and the one who didn’t. This is a raw, honest conversation about Black l...

In this bonus clip from Echoes of Her , we talk about what it means to survive generational trauma and still find room to laugh. Even in the hardest moments, birthdays, death anniversaries, and memories that could feel heavy, this family chooses humor. From a mother with a wildly inappropriate laugh to siblings reflecting on breaking cycles of violence, prison, and inherited stereotypes, this conv...

In this powerful and unflinching episode, Nikki reflects on the complicated, loving, and painful relationship she shared with her mother, Ann, a woman she describes as five feet of fury . Through stories filled with humor, tenderness, and truth, Nikki opens up about growing up in the shadow of trauma, navigating abuse, and learning as an adult to see her mother not only as a parent, but as a woman...

In this bonus clip from Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love , Andrea reflects on a mother who believed her children deserved to see beyond their immediate surroundings. From small sacrifices to life-changing opportunities, her love showed up in the experiences she made possible. What begins with laughter about travel and big dreams gently unfolds into an honest reflection on navigating life and parent...

When Andrea Cambron lost her mother, Linda Louise Durham, she didn't just lose a parent she lost her compass, her confidant, and her biggest champion. In this deeply moving conversation, Andrea opens up about navigating the raw, uncharted territory of life without her mom. From the lessons Linda instilled to the complicated family dynamics that surfaced after her passing, Andrea shares the honest,...

In this episode of Echoes of Her , I share an honest, unscripted conversation with my daughter, affectionately known as Beans, as we explore grief, family stories, and her grandmother's life. With genuine curiosity, she asks questions about my mother’s experiences, and I share stories, reflections, and memories.. Some questions lead us into emotions that are hard for a child to navigate, while oth...

Echoes of Her Podcast coming Jan 28th! Echoes of Her is a podcast about life after loss but it isn’t just about grief. Hosted by Adell Coleman, the show features honest conversations with everyday people, authors, and experts about relationships, healing, identity, and the human experience. Through personal stories, including conversations with her daughters and husband.. The To Mom With Love segm...