Are you happy with all of your accomplishments? Far too often, we find ourselves reflecting on everything we have done and have the nerve to think we haven?t done enough. But let?s get real, Mama?s Den family, sometimes getting up in the morning IS the accomplishment. It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that we should be further than where we are right now OR that it's too late to accomplish all the things and dreams we've had. The Mamas share not only what they accomplished, but what they had hoped to have done at this point in their lives.

Soon?..we will be back to talk about what we are proud of in 2025. We have enjoyed running back some of our favorite episodes with you. Get ready for a new episode next week!

The holidays are behind us and some of us are thinking "New Year, New Me" and whatnot. But when you have had a baby or two....or four, there can be challenges beyond just hitting the gym. So, The Mamas are running back an episode where we talked about our pre and post baby bodies. Hear what we think about everything from snapping back to diastasis recti, cosmetic surgery and more. This episode was recorded before Tata and Kaia were even born, so things have changed. But give it a listen and then tell us if you want us to talk about how we feel about our bodies now!

Ahhh, motherhood.....the new baby smell, the cuddles, the cute questions, sweet tiny voices saying I love you.....the 1000 questions at bedtime, dragging 3 carseats on vacation, paying thousands of dollars at an amusement park to stand in long lines at the bathroom more than actually ride rides.....What did you think motherhood was going to be???

Don?t worry, we will go first as we run it back to one of our all time favorite episodes about what we romanticized about motherhood before becoming moms.

Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM to @themamasdenpodcast on Instagram.

Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

In this BRAND NEW episode, alongside Victoria Jenn Rodriguez of Banking on Cultura, the Mamas recorded live from Miami to share what tradition means to us in 2024. Baybeee.....it ain't what it used to be. We don't feel the need to make everything perfect year after year but we are sharing the big and small things that do matter to us when the holidays arrive.

Mama's Den Village, what holiday traditions are important to you? Is there a specific story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast on Instagram.

Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

Follow along to see what city the Mamas end up in next!

Want to know what we were like before we became moms? From the club - or stage - to jet setting, the Mamas of the Den are running it back to an early episode where we talked about our lives before becoming moms. It was a TIME! 

We are in that post-Thanksgiving, not-yet-Christmas period where many of us are playing supermom trying to do it all, so we figured you could use a reminder from one of our favorite episodes that this is a season....the holiday season AND a season in your and your family's life. Whether it's our kids growing and evolving or us as adults in all of our complexity, y'all know the saying....The only thing constant in life is change.  Be present, learn what you can, and make the most of it. Most importantly - you are not alone! 

It?s the holidays so we decided to go down memory lane to one of the first episodes we recorded introducing ourselves to our audience. We recorded this one before we decided on a name for our podcast - it?s so funny to play this one back. Ashley only had 3 kids and Melanie was a mom of 1! Melanie even shares the origin of her love story with Jared! We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed revisiting it.

Omar Bolden, host of the podcast "Nice and Neat," joins The Mama's Den to share his unique perspective as a new father. Omar discusses his parenting journey, the challenges and joys of being a dad, and the importance of creating spaces where men can be authentically themselves.

The Mamas recorded live from the Black Love Summit in Los Angeles, jumping into a candid conversation about the importance of building communities where you can be seen and heard, especially during the journey of motherhood. From Melanie entering the music business without any pre-existing relationships, to Felicia and Ashley being the first of their friends to have babies, and Codie desire to explore Black love, the four of them discuss pressing past fear and anxiety to create what they seek.

The Mama?s Den live conversation at the Black Love Summit was presented by Akina Connect, an incredible network that?s redefining how Black women, mothers and entrepreneurs connect, grow, and thrive. Akina isn?t just a community; it?s a tech-driven platform that offers innovative solutions for the unique needs of women, providing, including mental health support, mentorship programs, and tools designed to help us succeed in all areas of life. Right now they are in beta and you can join Akina for the low low price of free! 

Akina leverages data and cutting-edge digital tools to provide personalized support, whether it?s through their app, which gives you access to a wealth of resources right at your fingertips, or their AI-powered features that connect you with the right mentors and resources based on your goals and interests. It?s all about harnessing technology to create meaningful connections and make a real impact on our lives as mothers, entrepreneurs, and women on the go.

Learn more at AkinaConnect.com

Hot flashes, body changes, mood swings?oh my! Dr. Kendra Segura is in the The Mama's Den to chat all things perimenopause and menopause.

Actress and mother Tika Sumpter joins The Mama's to chat about her new podcast The Adventures of Curiosity Cove and everyone shares how their motherhood journey has inspired their creativity.

Marriage & Family therapist and wife and mother of three, Nina Westbrook, is in the Mama?s Den and we?re talking about therapy, family, and how to heal from the trauma you may have experienced with your own mother, especially, when you enter motherhood.

Visit Nina's mental wellness platform Bene by Nina Westbrook at benebynina.com

And don't miss a new podcast we've tapped into to give us helpful insights on our parenting journey, Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently. Give it a listen here --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden

The Mamas are answering questions from none other than you all, the Village! Codie picked a handful of your questions and she, Ashley, Felicia and Melanie open up about how they all met, and how they manage making new friends while maintaining the old ones. The conversation goes a bit deeper when the Mamas express what they mean to one another and Ashley gets very candid about postpartum and the rules of teenage sleepovers! 

So Mama's Den Village, if you have a question you'd like to ask the Mamas, let us know over at [email protected] OR you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast on IG. Your question just may be on an upcoming episode!

And don't miss a new podcast we're excited about offering helpful insights on our parenting journey, Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently. Give it a listen here --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden

You're going to want to listen to this one, Village! Melanie, Ashley, Codie, and Felicia talk about their feelings on plastic surgery, being pregnant, and medical integrity. Plus, you're going to want to stick around for our special guest today - Codie's husband, Tommy! Tommy joins the Mamas to answer one of Fee's pressing questions and share his opinion on having more kids.

So Mama's Den Village, how do you feel about plastic surgery? Do you have a story about your pregnancy or recovery you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenodcast on IG. 

Also, there is a new podcast we've tapped into to give us helpful insights on our parenting journey, Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently. Check it out here --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden

Summer is coming to an end... The Mamas are doing some girl chat and checking in with each other on mom guilt and how we manage it all.

And don't miss a new podcast we've tapped into to give us helpful insights on our parenting journey, Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently. Give it a listen here --> https://lnk.to/opportunitygapPS!themamasden

Before we were mothers, we looked at things a little differently. These are our honest opinions now that our lives have changed.

The Mama's chat about how to handle when your child asks for a cell phone and access to social media.

CMS Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is in the den to give the details on what the current administration is doing to combat the maternal healthcare crisis in the US.

Hey Mama?s Den family! Our ladies are out this week, but you?re in for a special treat today because we want to introduce you to our friend Lizzy Mathis, TV host, former model, mama of 3, COOL MOM, and host of The Cool Mom Code podcast!  Every week, Lizzy invites some of the coolest and most influential moms around to have candid convos about their journey before kids and after: how has motherhood impacted, elevated, or even imploded their relationships, career and all the in between. Her guest this week is the one, the only, mama of 4 and our sister and co-host, Ashley Chea!!

Follow Lizzy at @lizzymathis on IG and enjoy The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town. 

Elaine Welteroth has joined the Mamas to chat about her new initiative BirthFund, to show love to midwives, and to answer a critical question in new friendships.....to FaceTime or not to FaceTime.

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is in the Den to talk about her journey with IVF, plus each Mama lets her know what she can look forward to as a new mom.

While Ashley is out this week, Codie, Felicia, and Melanie are talking about the good and challenging parts about being a boy mom....and should Mama's Boys really get a bad wrap?

The Mamas took a quick road trip to Yaamava? Resort & Casino to take a break from the kids and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation with a few of their friends.  In their first live recording, listen in as they talk about the importance of friendships, and building your tribe to have your back when you?re raising dem babies. You'll also hear the voices of Tai Beauchamp, Angel Laketa Moore, and Cassandra Freeman.

Karen Derrico, mom of the TLC show Doubling Down with The Derrico's joins the Mama?s to talk about the upcoming season and how they make it work with 14 children.

Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow is joining The Mama?s Den to talk about self care, wellness and the work she?s doing to advocate for Mama?s everywhere.

This week the Mama?s talk through how to deal when your little one gets rejected.

This week in the Mama's Den is OBGYN Dr. Kendra, answering questions about fibroids, when to take your daughters to see an OB and finding the right birth control.

If only we knew "this" before becoming Mamas, but now that we do, hopefully this helps a mama, auntie, or anyone raising up a child. 

We're sharing tips on how to navigate the children's schedules with all these extra curricular activities.

We?re using this episode to bring awareness to Black Maternal Health Week with midwife/doula and founder of Kindred Spaces LA Kim Durdin.

Whether you have a career or you?re staying home with the kids ? let?s face it, moming is still a 24hr job with no PTO. Also don't forget to support Mama Ashley, her book The Forever Journey drops on April 2nd!

Crying, lying and parenting -- The Mama's talk through all the things that helped to define their parenting styles to raise these chilrennn oh and we shed a few tears.

This week the mama's are talking about how to navigate the questions of spirituality and religion with our little ones and how our personal beliefs play a role in our parenting.

The mama?s share their tips on what they do to school their little ones on the value of a dollar. 

Our friends at the podcast Good Moms Bad Choices are going on tour.  Go to https://goodmomsbadchoices.com/tour  for more info! 

Now that we are adults, here's the conversation we?d tell our younger selves.

We?re back Mama?s, 2024 is already in full swing and we?re sharing our goals and intentions for the new year plus we get a reading from a numerologist, because you know how we like to look to the stars.

Whether you love Mariah Carey as much as the mamas do, we hope you can appreciate the transformative experience Ashley, Melanie, Felicia, and Codie had seeing The Queen of Christmas together at the Hollywood Bowl. Special shoutout to Ashley who made it all happen! Today, we recap the experience, discuss the value of friendships, old and new, and the impact music has on us and our inner children. Plus, Melanie opens up about an emotional experience she had with her mom at the concert...you might need some tissues for that one!

So Mama's Den Village, how has music impacted your inner child and inner teenager? Do you have a specific Mariah story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Let's be honest, Village, today was chaotic but we got there! The Mamas get into all things marriage & partnership. Fee, Codie, Melanie, and Ashley discuss how to move through challenges with your partner, which relationships they look to for inspiration, and what it means to choose your partner. While they all have different relationships and perspectives, they're all in agreement that in every marriage - you have to just do you!

So Village, how do you face challenges in your marriage? Are there certain relationships you look up to? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Get your tissues, Village. Things get a little emotional on this episode as Codie, Ashley, and Melanie talk about the dynamics of adult friendships, self-awareness... and half-marathons. Two of the Mamas even work through a conflict in their own friendship and shed a few tears along the way. But it's important to note, no matter what anybody thinks, know that you're capable of doing whatever you set your mind to Mamas!

Mama's Den Village, how do you resolve issues in your adult friendships? Is there a specific story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Welcome back Mamas, today is all about birthdays! Codie, Ashley, and Melanie discuss how they celebrate their children's birthdays, the value of experiences over parties, and embracing getting older. Plus, as Ashley's birthday approaches, she opens up about the difficulties of having a birthday around the holidays and how her birthday celebrations have evolved since losing her sister.

So Village, what is your ideal birthday celebration? How do you celebrate and embrace getting a year older? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Felicia's back, Village! So it's only right she gives all the tea - and revelations - from her trip to Thailand. The Mamas also get into their perspectives on letting your partner take care of everything, spirituality within your family, and feeling mom guilt while away from your children. While Fe, Codie, Ashley and Melanie all have different points of view, they're in agreement that every Mama deserves to make time for herself (and her partner) without the children from time to time!

So Village, have you taken a big trip without your children? If so, what do you do and what did you learn? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Okay Mamas, social media sparks a lot of conversations these days. So Codie, Ashley, and Melanie are giving their opinions about a post shared on Instagram that listed 5 things parents should do if they want to have a secure relationship with their children. The Mamas also talk about holding space for their children?s emotions and reflect on their relationships with their own mothers.

Mama's Den Village, do you agree with the 5 steps of having a secure relationship with your child? Do you have another step you would add to the conversation? Let us know your point of view over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

What?s happening, Mamas? Felicia is in Thailand living her best life while Codie, Melanie, and Ashley are talking about what it means to be just a mother - and more. The Mamas also explore what it means to truly be living in your purpose and supporting your kids? decisions despite what you may want for them!

So Village, are you fulfilling your childhood dreams or did you figure out your purpose later in life? Let us know your point of view over at [email protected] OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcast

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X

Let?s be honest Village, life can be hard. But understanding our own emotions and verbalizing how we're feeling can make some days a lot less difficult. In this episode, the Mamas discuss their perspectives on learning about themselves through their children, how they show their emotions in different situations, and how their astrological chart comes into play with who they are.

The Mamas also dive deep into navigating friendships through different growth paths. And we can?t forget to shout out Ashely and her husband, Chea, as they celebrate their 8-year wedding anniversary!

Mama?s Den Village, can you relate to any of the discussions we had in this episode? If so, let us know over at [email protected] OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast 

Make sure you connect with our Mamas

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Felicia - @felicialatour

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You?ve rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We?re coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!

365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person ? imagine a whole day of community, chats that?ll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!

October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove! ??? Jump over to BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT now and grab your tickets.

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you?re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at [email protected].

BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.
 

Connect with us:

@blacklove on Instagram

@blacklove on Threads

@blacklovedoc on Facebook

@blacklovedoc on X