TMTTM: The Podcast

Cara Dugans is a mother of two, an honor student and graduate of Florida A&M University, and owner of Braids by Blasiian. In this episode, join us as we discuss how she embraces a challenge, why she refuses to lose herself in motherhood, her leap of faith into entrepreneurship, why she'll never settle for love, and more. You can follow Cara here: www.instagram.com/blasiian_beauty www.insta...

Jackie Johnson is a mother of one, a grandmother, (affectionately known as Gma) of three, a graduate of Florida State University with a major in Information Technology, and last but not least, my mother-in-law. In this episode, join us as we discuss her first impression of me, new aged parenting styles that she doesn't agree with, the blending of our families, being a black girl in tech, and m...

Tavien Vicks is a mother of one, a licensed nail technician, owner of Tipped by Tae, and my fellow Godby High School class of 2008 graduate. In this episode, join us as we discuss how she embraced motherhood after initially not wanting children, what inspired her to become a nail technician in an Asian-dominated industry, how her parents reacted to her coming out as a lesbian, and more. You can fo...

Baby that mercury retrograde was sent to kill, steal, and destroy! I've been laying low, but in this episode, I'm back to discuss the recent chaos involving Diddy, Drake and Kendrick, the rap girlies fighting, and I have an announcement! If you missed my last blog Dear Depression, you can read it here: www.theresmommythentheresme.com

Motherhood is the best hood, but let's be real. Some of those self-help baby books are outdated. There are some things about motherhood that you will only learn when it's your turn. This episode addresses some of the most common myths about motherhood. www.theresmommythentheresme.com www.instagram.com/theresmommythentheresme www.facebook.com/theresmommythentheresme

Last week's episode Quiet on Set was a little heavy, so we're changing gears this week. In this episode, I discuss my journey to forgiveness, why it's a struggle for me, and how I finally accepted that it was for me, and not them. They know not what they do. If you missed my last blog It's Not Them, It's You , it's available on my website: www.theresmommythentheresme.com

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains details that may be triggering to sexual assault victims. This episode is a recap of the recently released Nickelodeon documentary, and your discretion is advised.

This one is off the record. Charge it to my head, and not my heart. In this episode, I take a step back from my typical niche, and speak from the heart. No outline, no notes, just my thoughts as of lately. If you missed my last blog, I Give Up , you can read it here: www.theresmommythentheresme.com

In this episode, I elaborate on my Facebook post that sent the men in a tizzy. Join me as I discuss the many misconceptions about marriage, the truth about marriage, and my experience as a wife of twelve years. If you missed my last blog post It Takes Two, you can read it here on my website: www.theresmommythentheresme.com

A wise man once said "this is a man's world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl." In a male dominated society, there have been so many women that have been holding it down in leadership, entrepreneurship, and the rap game. In this episode, I give flowers to a few women of our past, present, and future.

In this episode, I share my first storytime on how my husband and I got arrested on New Years Eve, in Georgia. Something that I was once ashamed of, I can laugh at now! In almost 14 years, my husband and I have been through a lot, so this is one of the many things that we've made it through, together. In this episode, I'm giving you all permission to laugh at my pain.

In this episode, the roles are reversed as I'm interviewed by my oldest child, Destinee. Destinee has expressed to me her love for public speaking, so this episode belongs to her! Join us as we discuss my dreams prior to motherhood, if I would ever consider doing radio, the greatest lesson that I've taught her, in what ways we're alike, in what ways we differ, how I can be a better mot...

Happy New Year! In this episode, I reflect on 2023, the preparation for Moments in Motherhood and Manhood, pushing through scheduling conflicts and cancellations, why I stopped smoking weed, the decision to go no contact with my mother, the title of my next blog post, and a very special announcement for my loyal supporters. My next blog will be published this Saturday, January 10th. Make sure that...

Bert Brinson is a father of three, a program coordinator for Success Through Academic & Recreational Support, owner of Cousin Bert's Soul Food & BBQ, and Co-Founder of Chocolate City. In my final Moments in Manhood episode, we discuss mama's boys, black men and therapy, the hardest thing to understand about women, what is unforgiveable in a relationship, how he wants his history to...

Dee Lamar is kid free, and business owner of Jumpin Joy. In this episode we discuss some of his controversial Facebook opinions about women, why he thinks that monogamy in marriage is stressful for men, how women killed chivalry, why he thinks women no longer value men, Kevin Samuels, and more. We had to agree to disagree on some things, but to be fair, some of his points are valid. If you are int...

Bryan Stringer is a father of six, a grandfather of three, General Manager at Campus Greek & Embroidery, a partner at Let's Talk Counseling & Consulting, and a deacon. In this episode we discuss receiving confirmation from God, why trust is a choice, how people complicate things in life, the importance of meeting men where they're at, getting out of your own way, changing tradition...

Peter Darker is kid free, my Sagittarius brother, and a self-proclaimed Facebook comedian. In this episode we discuss using jokes as a coping mechanism, how his father taught him emotional intelligence, what he thinks women don't understand about men, his disdain for Libra women, his gentleman era, his co-parenting rules, and more. You can follow Peter here: ⁠www.facebook.com/peterdarker⁠ www....

Garrett Proctor is a father of four, a former hospital corpsman, and a Navy veteran. In this episode, we discuss why he considers himself tender, how men want to be wanted too, why he makes sure to empower his daughters, what lesson he wants to teach his only son, the difficulties with dating him as a Virgo, and more.

Jimmy Doughpe is kid free, a graduate of Florida State University, a musician, and CEO of his record label Forever More Flava. In this episode we discuss his definition of a ride or die, how women can emotionally support men, the importance of rebuilding yourself, how he mentally prepares for his shows, the greatest lesson his mother taught him, and more. His music is available on all platforms. Y...

King Redd is a father of two, a fiancé, business owner, and a musician. In this episode, we discuss balancing fatherhood with a newborn, what submission means to him, grieving the loss of his loved ones, meditation, why quality time with his children is important, being better than yesterday, and more. His music is available on all platforms. You can follow Redd here: www.instagram.com/kingredd850

Welcome to my new segment, Moments in Manhood! Ladies, the men want to vent too, so here it is! Tony is a father of two, a barber, and podcast host for Raw Table Talk. In this episode, join us as Tony shares how he forgave his father, the benefit of two-parent households, the rise of gun violence, what the upcoming generation needs, rebranding himself after his viral mugshot, and more. You can fol...

Dr. YaQuanda McCall is a Mom of four, an intercessor, and CEO of Shift Therapy. In this final Moments in Motherhood episode, join us as we discuss self-sabotage, speaking life, leaving your mark across the world, picking up the pieces after a divorce, and more. You can follow Dr. YaQuanda here: ⁠⁠ispeaklife@yahoo.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/dryayaya⁠⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/yaquanda.mccall

Key Collins is a Mom of two, a homeowner, CEO of Frames & Fashion, and my birthday twin! Sagittarius gang, stand up! In this episode, join us as we discuss teaching your children to earn things as opposed to giving it to them, why it's hard asking for help, the soft girl era, why giving up is never an option, the most important accessory to an outfit, and more. You can follow Key here: www...

Thus far, I have interviewed seven different local mama's, so it's only right that I share my Moments in Motherhood journey with you. In this episode, I discuss embracing my children in their own identities, the sacrifices that stay-at-home mother's make, the difference in raising boys and girls, natural birth, my lack of family support, and more. To my readers, I've had a lot on m...

Dr. Ghia Kelly is a Mom of 3, a faith leader, clinical social worker, certified life and mental health coach, and CEO of The Gift of Truth, Inc. Dr. Kelly makes it very clear that she is not from Florida, she's from Miami! In this episode, join us as we discuss the freedom in transparency, her life prior to finding Christ, co-sleeping, quality time in marriage, what happens when you suppress d...