Grown and Growing Podcast

This week (just in time for Mother's Day) I'm talking about my motherhood journey. Even though I'm 12 years in, there are times I still feel like a new mom.  I share what brings me joy as well as the moments that are hard AF, including that one time I tried to teach my son a lesson and got schooled instead. Plus, my mom, Linda Cotton, joins me for the second half of the podcast. She...

In this episode, I spoke with my close friend, Kelli Witt, about how she is caring for her mother after a serious health diagnosis. It’s an act of love that is also complicated, hard to navigate and stressful. Have you discussed with your parents or loved one about their wishes for their later years? Have you thought about it for your future self? My hope is that Kelli's story will help. Like...

Where to live. It’s never a decision taken lightly, no matter your age. When your parents need more help as they grow older, is assisted living a part of the plan? After listening to Kelli’s journey, episode 10 Returning the Favor, I wanted to learn more about assisted living. I spoke with Kelly Fields, an Executive Director at an Assisted Living Facility in Maryland, to find out more.   Like. Fol...

There is nothing like a solid tribe to hold you down. Who makes up your tribe? If it only consists of family and close friends, hear my take on why and how you should expand it. There are layers to this! Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email: grown.growingpodcast@gmail.c...

If you're 40 and over, you've probably thought about menopause at least once  -  even if it was fleeting and you've refused to think about it again. I'm right there with you. But every day brings us closer to the inevitable, so let's face it together. Luckily, there are experts like Sharee McCants, a health professional turned menopause coach, to help us along the way. In...

In episode 4: Gimme a Break, I talked about making room in my life to prioritize my needs, wants and desires. Outsourcing some aspects of cleaning, cooking and laundry were a part of helping me meet that goal.  While prioritizing yourself is a necessity, it doesn't come without some discomfort -- for you and those around you.  In this episode, I talk about what keeps us stuck in a harmful cyc...

In this episode, I talk to the fabulous Lerkia Lee, owner of Modage Style (Where Modern Meets Vintage). Modage Style is based in Washington, DC, and is an online vintage boutique, personal lifestyle management and style concierge service firm that specializes in curated and reconstructed vintage fashion for modern day wear.   We talk about shopping ethically, the importance of vintage fashion in a...

After two years of craziness, it's time to reevaluate some things in my life. In 2022, I am retiring my superwoman cape to prioritize myself. In this episode, I discuss three things I'm giving up in the pursuit of more joy. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown and Growing Podcast Email...

The cost of college continues to rise and there's a serious student loan crisis. So, what’s the average parent to do if you weren’t born with a silver spoon or don’t have a fat 529 plan? Well, I've decided I am not paying for my kids to go to college. Find out what I mean in this episode. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram...

In the first episode, I talked about my own journey with fear. In this bonus episode, I talk to my bestie, Myranda Stephens, one of the most "fearless" people I know. She's been a news anchor, started a chef service and now's she's building her real estate empire. We discuss why she's not afraid to pivot and how she manages fear.  Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownan...

Fear is present in everyone's life. In big and small ways. Overt and disguised.  In this episode, I talk about the fears that hold us back from our highest level of being and doing. For me, after I turned 40, fear hit different...and I talk about it.  Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube: Grown an...

Sonia Hamlin is a mom, wife, and professional in her mid-40s. In a world that centers young voices and viewpoints, she talks about relationships, health, finances, career and everything in between from the perspective of a black woman who is both  grown and growing. Like. Follow. Share. Website: grownandgrowingpodcast.com Facebook: @Grownandgrowingpodcast Instagram: @Grownandgrowingpodcast YouTube...