The Mamas are joined by Charles Johnson, single dad and founder of the nonprofit 4Kira4Moms. After losing his wife Kira during childbirth, Charles turned his pain into purpose - advocating (all the way to Congress) to end maternal mortality while navigating the hardship and humor of raising his two sons. In this episode, Charles gets real about solo parenting, finding work-life balance, and building the village it takes to do it all. He reminds us that joy and grief can live in the same house - and that showing up for your kids and your purpose is a powerful act of love and legacy.

Go to 4Kira4Moms.com to get involved and advocate for better maternal health outcomes.

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Melanie - @melaniefiona

Would you rather your kid have lice…or the stomach flu?? In this episode, the Mamas play a game of Would You Rather? - unpacking everything from funny hypotheticals to real-life boundaries and the many messy moments in parenting. It’s a lighthearted convo full of laughs, real talk, and proof that every mama has her own way of handling motherhood in the wild.

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Make sure you connect with our Mamas:

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Melanie - @melaniefiona

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Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Melanie - @melaniefiona

For more Black Love interviews and articles, and to watch The Mama's Den podcast, visit www.BlackLove.com

Candice Bolden, entrepreneur and former professional dancer, opens up about her journey with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) - from battling weight gain and skin issues to being told she’d struggle to conceive. With lots of research, faith, and support from her husband, ex-NFL player Omar Bolden, Candice reversed her symptoms through major lifestyle changes - and now they’re proud parents to a baby girl! This episode is a powerful reminder that you can take control of your health and how motherhood can inspire a whole new mindset.

Check out The Mama's Den episode with Candice's husband, Omar here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mamas-den/id1616159115?i=1000674715097

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We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.

Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast

Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls

Codie - @codieco

Melanie - @melaniefiona

For more Black Love interviews and articles, and to watch The Mama's Den podcast, visit www.BlackLove.com