Girlhood to Grownhood Podcast

Welcome back to Girlhood to Grown Hood with Ta'Mika and Onaka! In this episode, we’re catching up on everything from summer road trips and Publix sandwich cravings to childhood injuries, bike-riding memories, and the wild realities of parenting in the summertime. We also get into a real conversation about teens needing safe, productive things to do, community involvement, curfews, and why kids...

✨ Welcome back to  Girlhood to Grownhood  with  Onaka & Ta'Mika!  ✨ In this episode, we're catching up on life, sharing our honest thoughts, and having the kind of conversation that feels like talking with your best friends. From navigating adulthood and relationships to reflecting on childhood experiences, motherhood, personal growth, and everything in between, no topic is off limit...

🌞 SUMMER IS HERE! 🌞In this episode of **Girlhood to Grownhood**, Ta'Mika and Onaka are back with another hilarious and heartfelt conversation covering everything from summertime plans and childhood memories to parenting in today's world and the social media trends shaping the next generation. The cousins discuss pool openings, family adventures, community events, school renovations, chur...

☀️ Summer is loading… and the moms are outside! ☀️In this episode of *Girlhood to Grownhood*, Ta'Mika and Onaka are talking all things summer — from end-of-school excitement and family travel plans to nostalgic childhood memories that still live rent-free in our minds. 😂The cousins dive into:✨ Summer plans and family outings✨ Road trip strategies and travel experiences✨ Water parks, resort...

Welcome back to the safe space! In this episode, Onaka and Ta’Mika are pulling back the curtain on the world we’re living in today versus the one we grew up in. From the wild weather shifts of 2026 to why your grocery bill looks like a car payment, we’re diving deep into the "Great Reset" we’re all feeling. We’re getting nostalgic about the 80s, keeping it real about inflation, and figur...

Step into another real, relatable, and reflective episode of  Girlhood to Grownhood  💫 Join Ta’Mika and Onaka as they catch up on life lately—from school events and new job transitions to gearing up for summer plans. In true best-friend fashion, the conversation flows from everyday moments to deeper reflections on what it really means to balance work, family, and personal growth in this season of...

The Evolution of R&B Tours: From Nostalgia to Modern Money 🎤💸 Whew, y'all... the math is NOT mathing anymore! From 99-cent gas prices (remember those?!) to $500 nosebleed seats,  Ta’Mika and Onaka  are diving deep into the culture shift. In this episode of  Girlhood to Grownhood , we’re talking about how the "concert experience" went from a fun night out to a full-on financial...

From the nostalgia of 2000s R&B to the literal moon—we’re covering it all. This week, Ta'Mika and Onaka are diving into the beautiful chaos of holiday parenting, Onaka having a time at the B2K concert, and our latest obsession with the Artemis II mission. 🚀 Whether you’re here for the deep dive into space conspiracies or Michigan Basketball, we’ve got a seat for you. 📌 What’s Inside: Eas...

This week on  Girlhood to Grownhood , we’re getting into the real, the relatable, and the "why is everything so expensive?" of it all. 💅🏾✨ Ta’Mika and Onaka are back, and the energy is high as we navigate the transition from girlhood to the "grown" stages of life. Onaka just touched down from her very first cruise, and she’s giving us the unfiltered tea on whether the "...

Taumikka and Onaka are taking us on a 1-hour-and-long-overdue trip down memory lane. From the days when Little Caesars Crazy Bread was a food group to the military spouse life that had us checking the mailbox like a 1940s movie, we’re unpacking it all. "That was Shamrock, girl!" If you remember Kmart runs, the original fast food menus, and the struggle of technology before everything was...

Whew! Grab your headphones because the girls are back and we are tapped in . This week on Girlhood to Grownhood , Onaka S and Tau are getting real about the beautiful chaos that is the "toddler stage" and how we’re surviving it (barely). From the frontlines of the children's museum to the high stakes of a daddy-daughter dance, we’re breaking down what parenting looks like when you’re...

Grab your favorite drink (is it a "Mommy Secret Pack" today?) and get cozy with Ta’Mika and Onaka! In this episode of Girlhood to Grownhood, we’re diving deep into the feelings that come with changing seasons and the memories that shaped us. From regional weather wonders and childhood school memories to the beautiful weight of Black History Month, we’re reflecting on how our past experie...

Join Onaka and Ta'Mika as they spill the tea on the evolution of Black funerals, the millennial struggle with tech, and the privilege of it all. From church pews to live streams, they keep it real and unfiltered. #BlackTwitter #RealTalk #girlhoodtogrownhood #relatable Business Inquiries: girlhoodtogrownhood@gmail.com

Onaka and Ta'Mika are back in the booth, and they aren't sugarcoating it: the first few weeks of 2026 have been heavy . This week, the duo breaks down the high cost of adulting and why "protecting your peace" isn't just a caption—it’s a survival strategy. The Tech Struggle is Real: The ladies kicked things off with a hilarious (but painful) look at the tech glitches trying to...

Happy New Year! Onaka and Ta'Mika are back to kick off the year with a mix of vacation vibes and family drama. In this episode: Bon Voyage: Onaka shares the excitement and prep for her upcoming cruise getaway. Am I The Problem?: We tackle a tricky family dynamic where a mom is upset that her 14-year-old daughter is having "secret" heart-to-hearts with her 30-year-old sister-in-law. T...

What a year it has been, besties! From deep reckonings to nostalgic landline debates, 2025 has been a journey of evolution, laughter, and serious growth. To wrap up the year, Onaka and Ta’Mika are taking a trip down memory lane with the Best of 2025 Recap. In this special episode, we’ve curated the most impactful, hilarious, and "too real" moments from the past 12 months. Whether you’ve...

Interruptions? Check. Year-end stress? Check. A shorter-than-usual episode? Double check. On this week’s episode of Girlhood to Grownhood , Onaka and Ta’Mika prove that consistency is queen. Even when the world wouldn't let them record in peace, the besties pushed through to bring you 17 minutes of pure, unfiltered energy. It’s the kind of episode where you have to laugh just to keep from cryi...

📱 Did Your Room Have a Landline? Y'all, Ta'Mika and Onaka are back, and they are bringing the realest conversation you need to hear this week! We're deep in the trenches of #MomLife, starting with a serious talk about those frustrating winter challenges—especially navigating slick roads while keeping the little ones safe and sane. But make no mistake, Ta'Mika is officially reclaim...

Join your hosts Onaka and Ta'Mika as they continue the celebration of Ta'Mika's unforgettable birthday weekend! Get ready to hear all the details about the electric atmosphere at The Boy Is Mine Tour stop in Detroit—the music, the vibes, and the perfect concert experience. But the excitement doesn't stop with the glam! The conversation takes a hilarious and relatable turn as Ta&#39...

🎂 Girlhood to Grownhood: Episode 9 - 38 and Thriving (Part 1) Episode Description: It's a landmark celebration! Join Onaka and Ta'Mika for the first installment of a special two-part birthday extravaganza as they ring in Ta'Mika's 38th birthday ! 🥳 In this episode, the dynamic duo takes a fun-filled trip down memory lane, swapping stories and laughs about their most memorable (an...

This week on Girlhood to Grownhood, Onaka and Ta'Mika dive into the nostalgic highs and the frustrating lows of modern adulthood! We finally settle one of the biggest debates in hip-hop history by recapping the legendary Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz—but Ta'Mika has some very unimpressed opinions about the final score. Tune in to find out why the nostalgia didn't quite hit the same wa...

Your girls, Onaka and Ta'Mika , are giving you a peek into a certified Mom Week —it’s scattered, it’s chaotic, but chile, it's funny! They’re serving up high-energy laughs and covering everything from the pressure of "having it all together" to the real reason parents are ditching Parent-Teacher Conferences (we're tired, sis!). Then, they take a righteous detour into the auda...

🎙️ Girlhood to Grownhood: Don't Let the Holidays Stress You Out (Unless You're Planning the Food) They said "Holiday Joy," we said "Wait, where's the Tylenol?" The season of forced cheer is upon us, and your favorite besties,  Ta'Mika and Onaka , are having an overdue chat about the  Holiday Hustle . But first, a quick  Halloween wrap-up!  The girls reminisce ab...

🎙️ Girlhood to Grownhood: The Hot Flash and the Fast Car Onaka and Ta'Mika are back in the booth, serving up straight-talk and shade. This week, the besties are having that classic "grown woman" conversation that bounces from the serious to the silly. They're getting TMI about the realest thing: perimenopause symptoms . We talkin' hot flashes, mood swings, and trying not to c...

Join your favorite millennial besties, Ta'Mika and Onaka , for a hilariously relatable episode of Girlhood to Grownhood ! This week, we're swapping the self-help books for some much-needed self-care comedic relief and a classic girl chat that covers the good, the bad, and the spectacularly awkward. Ever had one of those days where you literally fall down the stairs ? Ta'Mika recounts a...