Stay At Home Mom? Yeah Right!

Dr. Anissa Reilly has been in education for over 30 years. For just under the last 15, she has been the principal of an elementary school in a large urban school district. Dr. Reilly received her undergraduate degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, her Master's Degree from Bank Street College of Education, and her doctorate from The Sage Colleges of Albany. She is the President and...

Dr. Jess Daigle. She is a board-certified pediatrician with a focus in neonatal medicine. She received her Doctor of Medicine at Louisiana State University, completed her pediatrics residency at Morehouse School of Medicine and received extra training in neonatal-perinatal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She now proudly serves as a Neonatal hospitalist and the former Medical...

Have you had a baby or plan to have a baby? Do you know that you have  options in your medical care? I had the pleasure of speaking with Doula Leah Hairston.   On the podcast we chatted about: - What a doula is. - Why she became a doula. - The disparities in the Black community and why Black women are choosing doulas. -The importance of having a birth team who has your best interest. -How she guid...

Ramonda Agnew  is a mom of two amazing sons, author, and speaker.  Through her own challenges from divorce and single motherhood, she knows first hand of what it is to overcome life challenges, and finding purpose as she propels her audience to move forward into their destiny. On the podcast we chatted about: -How she moved on past her divorce and found her true and authentic self. -How she found...

Are you an ambitious mom? Do you take care of yourself first? If not, you must start today.  Check out this episode with Shevvy Mac. She is the  CEO of MAC Wellness, and  has over 20 plus years of military leadership and experience leading teams, projects and managing million dollar resources. She is a mom of three, fun kiddos, and dancing and connecting are some of the things she loves you do.  S...

Arielle Wozniak  is a wife and mom of three.  As a two-time  postpartum depression survivor, she’s passionate about helping women defeat  PostPartum Depression without medication. To do this she uses a Christ-Centered approach focused on nutrition and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques aimed at rewiring your brain. On the podcast we chatted about: -Her journey with Postpartum Depression. -How...

Dima Hendricks  is a wife, mom of two  boys,  a sickle cell survivor, pageantry advocate with a resume that includes: Miss. Black Dorchester USA, Miss Black Massachusetts USA, and Mrs. Massachusetts International to name a few. She is the author of the  book” Unleashing Royalty a R.O.Y.A.L Formula to Help You Walk Into Queendom With Purpose”, she is also an ambassador of change committed to helpin...

Dr. Fanike--Kiara Young is a wife, mom of 3, author, empowerment coach, a survivor, and is a Licensed Trauma Therapist Doctor of Behavioral Health,  and a Master Reiki Practitioner. On the podcast we chatted about:  -How she realized she was not happy in her life and how she was able to change the trajectory of her life. -How she experienced multiple traumas growing up and how now she helps her cl...

Leticia Francis is a wife, mom, an overcomer ,a mindset and business foundation strategist and is passionate about helping women get their mind right so they see the success and fulfillment they desire in their lives.  On the podcast we chatted about: -Leticia's story of getting married at a young age and eventually being stabbed by the man. -Why and how she changed her life and became a mind...

Dr. Jarita Hagans is a board-certified family physician, foodie, author, and artist. On the podcast we chatted about: -Why she chose to go into medicine. -Treating patients through the pandemic. -Daily changes we can make to keep our heart healthy. -How you can optimize your health by using food as medicine. To get in touch with Dr. Jarita  goto: www.zionfamilypractice.com or you can find her on i...

Myrna Scales  is a US Air Force Pilot wife, mom of two boys. Her youngest son, was diagnosed with cancer when he was 4 months old. She loves sharing their story of hope and how they positively got through. On the podcast we chatted about: -What life was like prior to her son's cancer diagnosis and after. -How her younger son's cancer  diagnosis affected her older son. -Her support system...

Laurel Handfield  is a wife, mom of three children, and two dogs. She is also the owner and creator of Happy Island Press, a publisher that creates coloring/activity books for children of color.  Her work has been featured in Highlights for Children Magazine, and the award-winning apps Farfaria.com and Readabilitytutor.com, to date she has written over 50 children’s stories. On the podcast we chat...

LaKeisha Entsuah  is a wife and mom of three  girls. She is the founder of Well Beauty Lab. She has always had a deep love of science and making things from scratch.  Coupled with her 12 years in biologics manufacturing and clinical research, creating beauty products was an easy transition. Inspired by her own struggles managing the symptoms of PCOS and the struggles of taking care of yourself whe...

Dr. Janeeka Benoit - fondly known as Dr. J . is a Board Certified Physician Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She’s the Founder of MedFitDO and also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier li...

Shelley Mech'ette is a wife, mom of 2 girls, a life coach, international empowerment speaker dedicated to the empowerment of women through strategized personal and professional development. She is also a bestselling author and founder of the women’s organization the powerful women.  On the podcast we chatted about: - How people can reach their goals without becoming burnt out. -The importance...

ReGina Southwick is a Mom, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author of "Adoption, The Unknown Blessing" On the podcast we chatted about: -How she "woke up " during the pandemic. -Her adoption story. -Why she never told anyone she was adopted until she was 50. -Why she decided to share her adoption story with the world. -The process she went through to find her birth family. - Her book...

Dr. Brittany Clayborne  is a mom, psychologist, a stage 4 cancer and heart transplant survivor, author, non profit founder and a motivational speaker. On the podcast we chatted about: -What this pandemic has been like for her and her family. -When she heard they found the perfect match for her heart replacement. -What it was like to find out she had stage 4 cancer shortly after  having  heart repl...

Jacquel Tucker is a  wife, entrepreneur, author, coach, trainer, and speaker. On the podcast we chatted about: - When she had surgery and was laid on her back for 6 weeks that was the time she heard God's voice calling her to her purpose. -What holds people back from fulfilling God's will. -What can happen when you say yes to God's will. -The importance of following God's will...

Tanisha Burke-Wormley is a wife, mom of three, and Founder of  Medical Moms of NICU on social media. On the podcast we chatted about: -What a medical nicu mom is. -What she went through while her son was in the NICU and hope she got through this time. -What needs to be improved in the hospitals while you take care of your miracle. -The importance of finding a tribe of people who are going through...

Rania Mankarious is a wife, mom of three girls, President and CEO of Crime Stoppers Houston, and new author of the  best selling book “The Online World. What You Think You Know and What You Don’t 4 Critical Tools For Raising Kids In the Digital Age". On the podcast we chatted about: -Her new book “The Online World, What You Think You Know And What You Don’t 4 Critical Tools For Raising Kids I...

Edward and Christina Sledge have been married for over 20 years and were high school sweethearts. They published their memoir "The Story of Christina and I" during the Covid-19 pandemic. Edward and Christina founded their company, Sledge House Media to publish their own books and to share the untold stories of the average person, to develop screenplays, films and TV Series. Collectively,...

Serita Valmond  is a mom of three, a friend, daughter, a strong advocate for mental health, and chronic awareness, and Founder of H.O.P.E & HARMONY.  This system empowers  those struggling with debilitating chronic pain to make the changes necessary so they too can enjoy a sustainable , healthy lifestyle and function again. On the podcast we chatted about: - The day she was hit by a drunk driv...

Kriya Lendzion is a mom of an adult son , and a step mom to two teens.  She is a published author, licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed clinical addictions specialist, and a certified  prevention specialist and has worked in addition recovery for over 20 years.  She is also known as the “Teen Whisperer." On the podcast we chatted about: -How she was had to support her twice exc...

Jennifer Shakespeare is a  wife, mom, and family dynamics coach and domestic violence advocate specializing in helping people heal from the trauma of a a loved ones addiction.   On the podcast we chatted about: - What these past two years in the pandemic have been like for her and her family. -What led her to her current work with helping people with their loved ones addictions. -How she dealt wit...

Sophonie LaFortune is a single mom to four foster children.  She is also an entrepreneur and owns "How We Juicing" On the podcast we chatted about: -What these past two years in the pandemic have been like for her and family -Why she became a foster mom -How she thinks the foster care system can do better in supporting foster parents -Why she believe every foster home should be a therape...