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In this powerful episode, Dr. Rena Barron opens up about the heart behind her journey of service, leadership, and purpose. She shares her “why” behind serving in the United States Army, building a path in real estate investing, and pushing through to complete her PhD while navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life—losing her mother.

Dr. Barron also speaks candidly about motherhood, marriage, faith, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward while carrying so many important roles. As the host of the Military Real Estate Rookie Podcast, she brings wisdom, transparency, and inspiration for anyone striving to balance calling, career, and family.

This episode is a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and turning pain into impact.

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Episode 5: The Power of Team — Mathew & Ceteria

In this episode of MamaLisa Porch Talks, Mathew and Ceteria share their powerful story of love, partnership, perseverance, and faith. Married for six years after meeting while they were both still in college, their journey has been filled with moments that tested their marriage from its earliest days—as well as incredible victories that reminded them of the strength found in standing together.

They’ll discuss “The Power of Team” and how their marriage bond has strengthened them as partners in ministry, family, and business. From serving together as youth pastors to building a business and raising a family, Mathew and Ceteria have learned that marriage is more than simply loving one another—it is about communicating, supporting each other’s purpose, enduring difficult seasons, and choosing to remain united.

Their story is one of tragedy, triumph, faith, commitment, and teamwork. Through every challenge, they have discovered that when two people are committed to God, committed to one another, and committed to the same mission, they can accomplish more together than they ever could apart.

Pull up a chair on the porch for an inspiring conversation about marriage, ministry, entrepreneurship, family, and the power of doing life as a team.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we follow Taneika’s journey of survival, healing, and redemption. After losing her mother to domestic violence at just three years old, Taneika was forced to navigate grief, adjust to a new family, and find her place in a world forever changed.

She opens up about how the performing arts became part of her story, while also confronting painful chapters involving drug abuse, sexual abuse, heartbreak, and loss. Yet her story does not end in trauma. Through resilience, faith, love lost and ultimately love found, Taneika shares how she reclaimed her life and discovered the possibility of healing and redemption.

This is a story about what happens after tragedy—the choices, struggles, relationships, and moments of grace that can transform survival into purpose.

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