The ProCreatives Podcast

It's a wrap on Season 3 of The ProCreatives Podcast! Kelli and Danni are highlighting the season's most inspiring moments and lessons learned, reflecting on conversations with dynamic guests like Brooklyn R. White, Moon Lee Ferguson, Christina Garrett, and Cocoa Brown. Kelli and Danni reflect on conversations with dynamic guests like Brooklyn R. White, Moon Lee Ferguson, Christina Garrett, and Coc...

In this insightful episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Brooklyn R. White, a journalist, editor, and mother of three, opens up about her journey navigating motherhood while building a successful media career. From interviewing major figures like Beyoncé to covering topics on parenting and pets for The New York Times Wirecutter, Brooklyn shares how her children have inspired shifts in her career f...

In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni talk with Shanna Johnson, a single mom, nurse, and creative force. Shanna shares her inspiring journey through grief, postpartum depression, and navigating motherhood with a career in nursing and passion for acting. She opens up about making hard decisions, resilience, and having a strong support system, as well as the importance of inv...

In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni dive into the realities of motherhood and creativity. They discuss how societal expectations and personal choices shape the decision to become a mom, emphasizing the importance of support systems and mental health. The conversation explores both the joys and challenges of parenting, with reflections on breaking generational cycles and b...

In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni are joined by productivity and wellness coach Christina Garrett . As a homeschooling mom of five and pastor’s wife, Christina shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, career, and community leadership. Key Points: How Christina overcame the pressures of trying to "do it all" and found balance through intentionality and self-...

In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni chat with the multi-talented Cocoa Brown —a comedian, actress, and mom who is navigating a thriving creative career with motherhood. Cocoa shares her journey, from going into labor just a week before wrapping a role on Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse to raising her son as a single mother while building her career in comedy and acting....

Moon Lee Ferguson In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni sit down with award-winning filmmaker Moon Lee Ferguson, creator of Juju: The Web Series, Criblore and Skettel . Known for her captivating storytelling rooted in fantasy, folklore, and mysticism, Moon opens up about her personal journey as a teen mom, single mother and the challenges of raising a neurodivergent son. Sh...

In this episode of The ProCreatives Podcast , Kelli and Danni sit down with the award-winning writer, director and producer Huriyyah Muhammad. A true visionary, Huriyyah's work spans across sci-fi, fantasy, and heartwarming tales that tackle life's toughest moments with humor and heart. From winning at prestigious festivals like the American Black Film Festival and SeriesFest to co-founding The Bl...

In the Season 3 premiere of The ProCreatives Podcast, Kelli and Danni share personal updates on family travels and their children's passions. They explore the balance of pursuing their creative dreams while guiding their kids in discovering theirs, discussing how to avoid living vicariously through them and recognizing signs of over-involvement. Kelli and Danni also emphasize the importance of fle...

*Trigger Warning - child loss, miscarriage, birth trauma. Kelli & Danni have a conversation about their maternal health and childbirth experiences - which are very different! Next season, we'll be diving a bit deeper in maternal health and the concerns moms of color face. Here we scratch the surface by diving into our own stories. Hosted by creative moms Dannielle “Danni” Payne and Kellian...

It's a wrap *in our Mariah Carey voice*! We’re diving into our favorite moments from Season 2 and the lessons we learned about life and motherhood from each of our guests! Listen in!  Hosted by creative moms Dannielle “Danni” Payne and Kellianne “Kelli” Rae Jordan, The ProCreatives Podcast is a weekly podcast for moms to help us navigate our creative careers and motherhood! And even if you&#39...

Founder and CEO (Trap Baby & Me), Dr. Celina Dozier  joins us at the virtual table! Listen in as she shares how having her first child helped birth an idea, that became a business centering music, creativity and cultural diversity! Have a business idea? Let this episode be a source of encouragement for you to make it happen! Highlights  Her journey to motherhood and why she created her company...

Screenwriter and producer  Bethel Dixon joins us for a chat!  Listen now to see how Bethel decided to pursue her creative career and motherhood, with intention. Highlights  Her journey to motherhood and how growing up in a multi-generational home helped her want to be mother Reassessing your needs and the needs of your family while pursuing your goals Bethel's creative work and why she centers...

Podcast co-host Kellianne “Kelli” Rae Jordan sits at the virtual table but this time, she's the guest! Get to know Kelli, a mom of four and wife to one, and hear about how she learned how to embrace motherhood while working as an actor, writer, producer and coordinator for Black Girls Film Camp.  Highlights Her perspective on motherhood before she became a mom  How her children have challenged...

Screenwriter, author and producer  Ariel E. Driskell  joins us for a chat! Listen now to see how Ariel's village supports her as she navigates her creative and corporate career as a mom of one! Highlights  Her unexpected journey to motherhood How therapy helps her to be a better mother Her honest thoughts on motherhood and her hope for her daughter to be a "free, Black, girl" How&#39...

Daytime Emmy-nominated writer and producer Roni Davis joins us at the virtual table! Tap in to see how Roni passionately pursues her creative work while overcoming the challenges she faces as a mom of two! Highlights  Her journey to motherhood and navigating post-partum anxiety as a new mom Her perspective on motherhood before she became a mom and the reality of her present experience as a mom How...

Kelli and Danni are sitting at the virtual table with our special guest  Kelly Park ⁠⁠ , mom of one, director and producer! Take a listen as we dive into her story, her work and her words of encouragement for our creative mamas! Highlights  Her journey to motherhood and growing up in a Quaker community Navigating different stages of her daughter's growth Her perspective of her role as a mother...

We’re back!  We’re talking about our summer break, our personal journeys, our friendship, and plans for the new season! Listen in!  Hosted by creative moms Dannielle “Danni” Payne and Kellianne “Kelli” Rae Jordan, The ProCreatives Podcast is a weekly podcast for moms to help us navigate our creative careers and motherhood! And even if you're not a mom, this space is also for you! Featuring you...

Happy Mother's Day! Sending mothers of all kinds thankfulness, grace, peace and love this Mother's Day! Have a blessed day! Listen in and then join the conversation! What do you think?  Let us know! Email us - theprocreativespodcast@gmail.com Catch us weekly and leave a review! Follow us on  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ! The ProCreatives Podcast is a weekly podcast for mom...

This BONUS episode we discuss navigating breastfeeding as a working mom with special guest  Charlene Polite-Corley , mom of two, creative and Vice President, of Diverse Insights & Partnerships at Nielsen! Listen in and then join the conversation!  Email us your thoughts - the procreative podcast@gmail.com! Catch us weekly on Fridays and leave a review! Follow us on  ⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠...

We wrapped our FIRST season! As moms who make things, we are proud of us! Listen in as Kelli and Danni celebrate and look back on their favorite moments from Season 1! Listen in and then join the conversation! What do you think?  Let us know! Email us - theprocreativespodcast@gmail.com Catch us weekly and leave a review! Follow us on  ⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠ ⁠ ! The ProCreatives Pod...

For the last episode of Season 1, we're speaking with special guest Charlene Polite-Corley , mom of two, creative and Vice President, of Diverse Insights & Partnerships at Nielsen! Take a listen as we dive in to her story and her work! Highlights  Recognizing she was judgmental to mothers before she became a mother Charlene's personal journey to pregnancy/motherhood How Charlene is lea...

Today's episode we're speaking with special guest Naida Lynn and we keep it all the way real about the realities of being a new mom and how to care for your mind, body and soul! Naida Lynn is a new mom of one and a Community Builder, Life Coach, and self-proclaimed Momtrepreneur. With experience in Career Development, Media and the Arts—she now endeavors to teach women how to become their...

We're back and talking all about the One Thousand and One, the Sundance Jury Award-winning drama, featuring Teyana Taylor and Will Catlett, directed by A.V. Rockwell! Not sure if you should watch or what it's about? Check out our movie review! We tried VERY hard not to give any spoilers but trust - we had a LOT to talk about! Motherhood, family - all the things! Tap the link and listen in...

Today's episode we're speaking with special guest Tonya Mollineau and we keep it all the way real about the navigating the entertainment industry as a creative mom! Tonya is a New York-based single mother, filmmaker, and director who writes and produces a lot of her own content. Her passion is advocating and creating opportunities for filmmaking moms! Take a listen as we dive in to her sto...