Nailed It: Motherhood Podcast

In this powerful episode of Nailed It Motherhood , we meet a mom who is the embodiment of strength, purpose, and Black love. Fueled by the wisdom and warmth of her late grandfather, she has cultivated a parenting journey rooted in Black excellence, raising three boys to know their worth, their power, and their purpose. From the outside, the odds were stacked against her: young, single, and Black....

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You would never guess this was the first time we met—because the conversation flowed like we’d known each other for years. In this Against the Grain episode, we got into the real and the raw: divorce, grief, healing, legacy, and breaking free from the weight of a poverty mindset. We even laughed a little about Netflix’s Forever , and reflected on how God places the right people in your life right...

What happens when your 7-year-old looks you in the eye and says, “I’m not you”? Nailed It Motherhood Podcast is joined by Kiara Rockymore, a mama who’s not just raising a daughter — she’s raising a bold, self-aware, and joy-filled human who knows exactly who she is becoming. In this episode, this mama shares  how she’s teaching her daughter Social Emotional skills and the power of identity, joy, a...

In this heartfelt episode, we're joined by Allison Schaaf, a mother of four, entrepreneur, and a woman who turned her hardest seasons into purpose-filled impact. Allison opens up about the winding road to motherhood—one that began long before she met her husband—and the emotional, physical, and mental toll it took to build the family she always dreamed of. But Allison’s story doesn’t end with...

A perfect family. Does it exist? To this mom, a perfect family IS a happy mom and her kids.  In this moving episode of Nailed It Motherhood , we’re joined by a courageous mother who opens up about her journey through life’s wilderness— not once, but twice —and how those challenging seasons ultimately led her to purpose, peace, and a new definition of family.  After finding herself in relationships...

From broken beginnings to bold breakthroughs — this week on Nailed It Motherhood , we hear the raw, real, and resilient journey of a single mom, Shauntae Myrick, who turned her trials into triumphs. She opens up about growing up in the projects, overcoming racial stigmas, surviving toxic relationships, and raising her now 14-year-old son with fierce love and unshakable purpose. 💥 She’s not just s...

  This week on the Nailed It Motherhood Podcast , we’re diving into a beautiful conversation about legacy, talent, and the power of faith. Our incredible guest, Imani McFarland—who's currently nominated for the Super Mom contest (and trust us, it’s well-deserved)—joins us to talk about:  Collaborating on acting opportunities  Watching our daughters shine with their God-given gifts  Navigating...

There's something about a father's love that brings consistency and healing to a family.  Though Steffon Coles didn't get the best of his father, he gave his all to give his best to his wife and her four children.  Being the step up father, he knew how important it was that his home be a house of healing. That didn't change when the first four were almost graduated and out the...

“I think if I had recognized my mask sooner, my healing would’ve come sooner!” Even as parents, we have some of our darkest days…and as much as we need to be okay for our kids, we need to be okay for ourselves first.  Dr. Christal Chatman explains one of her darkest times in life where she was hiding behind a mask, but she gives us hope since she surrounded herself with a village and a God that he...

On Nailed It: Motherhood Podcast , we’re welcoming the incredible Autumn McKay —teacher-turned-mompreneur, author, and the creative mind behind a series of early childhood educational books. 📚💡 She went from the classroom to the delivery room and straight into your home with tools to make parenting easier! 🙌🏽 From lesson plans to gratitude journals, Autumn is giving us all the tips to nail thi...

Welcome Back to Season 2 of Nailed It Motherhood Podcast!! In this episode, our host Tamara sits down with the incredible Dr. Zanthia Reddish, also known as Dr. Z “The Ball Mom Doc.” As an edupreneur, retired school principal, consultant, and NBA mom, Dr. Z brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the conversation. Together, they reflect on her personal parenting journey and the powerful role a...

In this episode, you have a chance to hear about a dad who started his journey as a bonus dad.  After waiting until delivery day to find out his child’s sex, he felt it made sense that he was a #GirlDad. He loves being a dad and honors the idea that he can put his child into a position where his child is supposed to be.   His daughter has grounded him and taught him so much in life, including how...

Our beautiful mom, Karlynn, has officially been welcomed to the new mom's club! But before we inducted her, Nailed It Motherhood Podcast sat down with three of her closet influences and simulated a virtual baby shower in what we like to call a "Baby Bath"! They played games, shared stories and gave awesome wisdom to the new mom-to-be, but most importantly they shared so much love an...

It's the Mother's Day special! Our host, Tamara, sat down with two of her sisters and they dialogued about their late Queen, Phyllis Ann.  In 2007, Phyllis died unexpectedly, and it was a hard hit to the entire family and anyone who knew her.  She was a blessing to encounter and her girls got to talk about the fondest memories they shared with her. This conversation is a must listen.  Th...

Tamara sits down and chats with a mom who is experienced with raising her four children, as well as the community's children.  Cherrita Lusane is a mom, a wife, a childcare director, a business owner, a mental health advocate, a forever student and of course the QUEEEEEN of her house! Though Cherrita was a teen mom, she learned quickly how to come correct to the plate and she used her circums...

It never passes. It lives on. It heals. It motivates. A mother’s love is one that cannot be matched.  Tamara sits down with her cousin, Janiene Taylor, and they talk about how her mother’s love mapped out the structure she built for parenting her daughters. Though Janiene lost her mother at a very young age, she keeps the memories alive and intentionally makes her own.  Janiene is not only a mothe...

One year Lardina lost her mom. She finally began to heal and get to a place where she was ready to live and life changed abruptly for her and her husband. Her baby sister died  just three months later and she and Steffon took custody of two of her young nieces. They had to learn each other. They had to learn grief again. They had to learn who they were in this new life. They had to learn to heal....

53 minutes just isn't enough time to really talk about the impact that this mom has on her community, but we tried! Ciarra Covin is a woman, a mother, an advocate, a boss and a beast on the TikTok Challenges, who happens to have a diagnosis that makes her aware of her choices.  She and Tamara talk about A LOT - including advocating for your health as a black woman, managing time as a mom, and...

Have you ever compared yourself to other parents and wondered why your kids aren’t responding to your techniques? Could it be that your children don’t respond well to their style?  In this episode of Nailed It Motherhood, our host Tamara sits down with an old college friend - both, who are exploring the young toddler years at the same time. Though a young parent, our guest, Mercedes Williams, has...

After a rough week for our guest, she took the time to meet with Tamara and lay it out on the table! This mom was a young mom and she felt the judgement of onlookers and the broken hearted cry of her mom due to a cycle she repeated. Erica Walton did not want that for her daughters, but it still revisited her.  The difference? The way she responded.   Listen to the wisdom and love Erica brings to t...

Ronnell Perry got pregnant her junior year in high school.  She was able to hide her pregnancy from several people until she was about 7 or 8 months pregnant - including her family.  Thankfully, her family embraced their new miracle and helped Ronnell take care of her daughter while she finished school.  Having a desire to educate herself on raising her daughter lead her to the work in Early Child...

Your host, Tamara Eldridge, shares a bit more about her personal journey as a 1 of 4 girls being raised by a single mom.  She then goes on to review the guests that she has interviewed and pulls out important talking points from each fantastic guest.  Take some time to get to know who Tammy is today. She is eager to continue on this journey with you all and would love to hear the tips and tricks t...

Carolina is in her 30s and has celebrated some pretty amazing wins in 2023! But, not before mourning some losses in her life including losing one of her closest friends - whom she never thought she would be without. The news of a third child caused a riff in their friendship and they agreed that it was time to go separate ways, but that didn't stop her from chasing after a better life for her...

After our conversation, 'I Have a Story to Tell",  Arnay wanted to dig a little deeper into why she stayed so long in her marriage and she explains how she thought she was being helpful for kids.  She is preparing herself to have a conversation with her children - namely her daughter, but it will take some internal preparation.  Arnay also shared some very necessary wisdom with Tamara, a...