Can you ever be ready for motherhood? In our Season Finale we talk to stylist, Emily B. and her daughter, Taina well-known influencer about what it's like to be a mom and how being a mother changes your life - no matter how prepared you think you are.In this episode we talk about:Planning a teenage pregnancy Mother-Daughter Dynamics and raining children together Whether helping raise siblings prepares you to be a mother Friendships after motherhoodHaving children as a young mom versus being an older momNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Are you on the fence about adding more kids to your family? Or is baby #2 on the way? Already a mom of multiple kids?  This episode of Moms Actually covers everything from how to decide whether you want to grow your family, how to handle being pregnant while taking care of a child and/or how to manage the transition and expectations of two kids.In this episode we discuss:What was difficult about the transition Self care in the midst of the transition The different experiences we had with the first child versus the second The different personalities of our children How we juggle multiple kids and priorities Multiple kids in a blended family New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Are you feeling stuck in your marriage? Do you think it's just not working? Whether you're new to this relationship or you've been married for years, the conversation and tips in this episode will help you develop and maintain a strong, healthy relationship.Help us welcome Chelsea Smith, co-pastor of Churchome, as we discuss our personal marriage experiences and we hope that you will get some tips on how to make your marriage work from the lessons we learned (and are still learning). We are really candid about how to avoid the "D word" by sharing tips on how to have better conversations with your partner and how to handle difficult situations. If you're feeling lost or stagnant in your relationship, then we hope this episode helps you.New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

We all use it and it’s not going anywhere, so we may as well try to use it well - right?Social media is how we learn, grow, build relationships and entertain ourselves; but social media can also serve as a platform where we compare, judge and build unhealthy addictions.In this episode we share our real thoughts and experiences with social media. You’ll hear us discuss:The pros and cons of social media What’s real versus fake on the internet The pressure social media can put on us and how we combat it The importance of unfollowing accounts - even aspirational pages Our thoughts on when and how kids  should use social media Each of our social media guilty pleasuresNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

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 little bit harder to achieveNotes from the episode:Feeling stuck and trying to find a balance to get unstuck Remember what your passion and purpose is outside or in addition to your child(ren)Don’t compare your passions and where you are in fulfilling your purpose with others The feeling that everyone else is doing something while it feels like you’re remaining stagnant Things that feel like failure can be blessingsHearing “No” can lead you to figuring out your “Yes” New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Moms Actually Talk About… Mom GuiltIf you have been keeping up with Moms Actually on social media then you know we talk a lot about the need for self care, mom breaks and balance but it wouldn't be real if we didn't talk about the mom guilt that can be associated with actually doing those things for ourselves. In Episode 3, "Sorry Not Sorry" we talk about:Different causes of mom guilt Being our own worst enemy Guilting our partners Trying to prove we have it all together when we don’t Judging other momsNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Moms Actually Talk About… The Invisible Load of MotherhoodIn Episode 2 we are talking about the visible and invisible loads of motherhood and how it impacts our mental health with our special guest Virginia Thornton, founder of Get Well Soon and Black Girls Tennis Club. In this episode we talk about:The expectations of fathers versus moms Setting boundaries within yourself and others How to manage conflict with your partner around your childrenDealing with nanny guiltThe need for more thorough wellness checks in the fourth trimester and beyondUnderstand who to confide in and your expectations from your friends, family and partnerNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

Moms Actually Talk About… FriendshipsWe are back for Season 2 and we are talking about the state of our friendships after having kids. Moms with kids of all ages will be able to relate to this because once you have kids your priority changes and the friendships that were so easy in your pre-kid era are no longer so easy. Join us as we talk about our personal experiences with our friendship and what we have learned about maintaining and losing friends through the years.Notes:Friendships not being reciprocated in our love languageMeeting friends in unconventional waysBeing open and honest with friends like we are in romantic relationshipsUnderstanding your different friendship groupsNot being invited out once you have kidsBe your authentic self in your friendshipsDon't take things personallyNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

On our season finale, Flaws and All, we discuss how our confidence and relationships were affected by our postpartum bodies with Singer and Television personality, Tamar Braxton of the legendary Braxton Family! Women are always being hit by something as it relates to our bodies, whether it is the Freshman 15, relationship weight or our bodies stretching and swagging after pregnancy and birth. In this world, it is nearly impossible to not be highly aware of the changes in our bodies and how they may not match up to what we see on social media or television. While we completely support plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, etc. we also realize that the changes we want to see have to start in our minds and hearts or we will never be satisfied. The self-love journey is not always an easy one and we are all still walking through it!  Have you had a hard time after birth falling in love (or like) with your body?Notes:Self love and affirmations Comparing ourselves to other women and society standards Plastic Surgery/Mommy MakeoversMotherhood and learning to be comfortableCommunity support and friendships Single motherhood and dating Understanding who you areNew episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community

We are back with some special guests! Please welcome Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, the wife and daughter of  Gospel-music legend, Kirk Franklin! Tammy and Carrington join us to discuss all things sex and intimacy after birth and even drop some gems about how to build a strong relationship with your children. Have you had a hard time keeping things spicy with your partner after becoming a mom? We are sharing some tips to help you get back in the mood. We know it can be so easy to lose the motivation, confidence and overall spark in your relationship when you are busy changing diapers, raising children, working, cooking, running a household, etc... and usually while on very little sleep. Notes:Body confidence after giving birth Spontaneity of sexGetting your sexy back Generational differences and what we can look forward to as empty nestersMother and daughter relationship goals What is “touched out”?New episodes are released every Thursday on YouTube and Podcast Platforms.Did You Like What You Heard? Comment and Share! Want to Watch? Follow on Instagram Stay Connected Join our Facebook Community