The Mamas are joined by Blair Imani, creator of Smarter in Seconds, to talk about everything from working at Planned Parenthood to going viral in 2020 with her powerful, bite-sized videos. She also opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and how she's currently trying to conceive (complete with a hot pregnancy tip from her auntie!).
In honor of Bl ... Show More
Oct 2
Finding Love The Third Time Around with Katyrce Pedro - RUNNING IT BACK
In this episode of The Mama’s Den, we’re running is back to our chat with Katryce Pedro aka The Funny Momma on IG, who proves that you can tell the truth about hard seasons and laugh your way through them. With humor, honesty, and zero fluff, Katryce opens up about being a mom of ... Show More
54m 36s
Sep 21
Boy Mom Goals That Chick Angel in The Den - RUNNING IT BACK
Some moms just get it… and Angel Laketa Moore (aka That Chick Angel) is one of them.In this episode, we are RUNNING IT BACK to when comedian, actress, podcaster, and mama of four boys pulled up to the Den and gave us the real on raising kind young men, balancing a full career wit ... Show More
58m 12s
Sep 14
The Snapback Journey - RUNNING IT BACK
This conversation? It’s deeper than surgery.We are running back The Mama’s Den SECOND snapback convo, talking about the mental warfare of body image—the quiet, constant battle so many women face in their own minds.This year, Melanie and Codie opened up about their decision to get ... Show More
32m 17s
Apr 2022
Blair Imani | How to Open Hearts & Change Minds
<p>My guest today, Blair Imani, grew up in a house where sitting quiet in the face of any level of injustice was just not an option. Whether it was advocating for the needs of a sibling or standing up to right a wrong in her community, her parents set a powerful example and invit ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2023
#152: Listen to This to Get Smarter with Blair Imani on Racism, Religion, Marriage, and Mental Health
<p>The most wide-ranging conversation on this podcast! Activist and educator Blair Imani talks to us about topics spanning racism, religion, mental health, marriage, and so much more.</p>
<p>You will learn...</p>
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<li>how subtle racism can show up and what to do about it</li> ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2025
Bet on Black: Eboni K. Williams on Freedom, Finances & Finding Joy [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with powerhouse lawyer, author, and TV host Eboni K. Williams for an inspiring and transparent conversation about life, career, and motherhood. Eboni opens up about her journey to becoming a solo mom by choice, navigating a 45-hour lab ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2022
Dreams and Nightmares Ft. Codie Elaine Oliver
In this episode we are joined by Black Love co-creator, Codie Elaine Oliver to discuss our goals, purpose and passion and the journey toward reaching them after becoming a mom. Becoming a mom doesn’t diminish the dreams we have for our lives, but it can certainly make them seem a ... Show More
26m 46s