Melanie Fiona

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  1. Kerry Washington on Being A Bad-Ass Mama On the Big Screen and In Real Life

    05/05/2025

    Kerry Washington on Being A Bad-Ass Mama On the Big Screen and In Real Life

    Kerry Washington is in the Den! The Emmy-winning actress, activist, and mom of three joins the Mamas to talk about her latest film, Shadow Force, and what it’s like to play a badass mom on-screen while navigating wife-and-mom life behind the scenes. Kerry gets real about everything from her parenting partnership with her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, to the moment she learned her father isn’t her biological dad - and how that revelation reshaped her personal and professional journey. Kerry and the Mamas also dive into what it takes to build a support system (it's okay to ask for help!) and how love is the greatest thing we can give ourselves.  ====== We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. That Corporate Mommy Life

    03/13/2023

    That Corporate Mommy Life

    Codie's best friend Kim is in town (and Felicia is out for the day) and the Mamas have all the questions about building a career before children. As you may (or may not know) our Mamas all had their children very quickly into their relationships/marriages. Kim and her husband, however, waited five years before having a child.  What is it like to have children after climbing the corporate ladder? Do relationships stay the same? Get stronger? Fall apart?  We ain't got all the answers, but Kim is here to share her personal story and we are fascinated.  Alright Mama's Den community, did you start your career before or after starting kids? Did anything change? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com Have a question for our Mamas? Fill out our form and you might hear it on a future episode! ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.  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 podcasts@blacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.   Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Would You Rather?...Motherhood Edition

    08/25/2025

    Would You Rather?...Motherhood Edition

    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. ________________________  We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona ________________________  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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. The Snapback (part 1)

    04/11/2022

    The Snapback (part 1)

    Y'all, Codie has a secret: she is obsessed with women's bodies. Especially women's bodies post pregnancy.  So today, the Mamas are discussing their own body image pre an post pregnancy. What has their journey looked like, and what exactly did they feel through it? Do they still hold any insecurities? Listen in to part one* of this conversation as the Mamas get real about their bodies and the ins and outs of body image.  *This conversation took place before our Mamas added two new little ones to their families. To hear part two make sure you're following the podcast to be the first to know when it drops Make sure you tell the Mamas what you think!  Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== Season 3 of Couch Conversations is HERE and it's featuring your favorite Auntie and Uncle, Tabitha and Chance Brown! The only place to watch it RIGHT NOW is on  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store and join in on the conversation! Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. For Mamas And Soon To Be Mamas

    07/08/2024

    For Mamas And Soon To Be Mamas

    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.

  6. Let Mama Own Her Sexy with Melanie Fiona, Bec M. Gross & Ashley Chea

    11/11/2020

    Let Mama Own Her Sexy with Melanie Fiona, Bec M. Gross & Ashley Chea

    This one’s for the ladies! Melanie Fiona, Ashley Chea and Bec M Gross join Khadeen Ellis this week for a candid conversation about what they’ve learned as mothers, from their mothers, and through self discovery via motherhood and beyond.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Finding Our Corners of Joy

    06/12/2023

    Finding Our Corners of Joy

    Ajike “AJ” Owens was a mother of four who was fatally shot after she reportedly knocked on the door of her white neighbor's residence to retrieve her child’s iPad, and the story has been weighing heavy on the ladies. What do you do when it feels like it's non-stop? What can we do as Black mothers to negate the feeling of hopelessness? Can we do anything? As the ladies discuss, sometimes the most revolutionary acts are finding the moments of joy in their corners of the world.   Mama's Den community let's check in. How are you doing? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast  ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.  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 podcasts@blacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.   Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. More Than A Mommy

    04/15/2020

    More Than A Mommy

    In honor of #EllisVowRenewal2020, Khadeen is throwing herself a second bridal shower. But this time, instead of focusing on the honeymoon, Khadeen is turning to her friends and fellow boss moms Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona) and Codie Elaine Oliver (@codieco) to share stories, tips, and advice on how to balance their identities and ambitions with their marriages, children, and work. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. Destiny's Twins, Summer Activities, and Regulating These Babies

    04/24/2023

    Destiny's Twins, Summer Activities, and Regulating These Babies

    Alright Mamas we've gone from Destiny's Child to Destiny's Twins as Ashley is out working and Felicia is out sick, but Codie and Melanie are holding it down for you! Was Spring Break as long for you as it was for us? Have you figured out what you're doing to keep your children entertained for summer? Melanie and Codie discuss all the activities AND serve as your gentle reminder that NOW is the time to start looking at summer programming. PLUS, Codie needs advice when it comes to the twins which leads into a whole other conversation about how we have to learn not only what our children need, but how to regulate their emotions (whew!) Alright Mama's Den community have you figured out what you're doing with your little ones over the summer? Or maybe you have some tips for Codie? Send an email to podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast  ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood.  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 podcasts@blacklove.com. BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.   Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  10. Sex Education for Parents - with Shan Boodram

    09/08/2025

    Sex Education for Parents - with Shan Boodram

    Get ready for a crash course in sex ed! Sexologist and certified sex educator Shan Boodram breaks down what healthy sexual development looks like for kids and teens. From teaching body awareness to navigating first crushes, romantic relationships, and intimacy - Shan shares how to have open, age-appropriate conversations with your children. Trigger Warning: the conversation also offers advice and insights around sexual assault and how to empower children to speak up. This episode is packed with tools and resources to help parents guide their kids through one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts of growing up. For more resources, go to LoversByShan.com. Also check out Shan’s Sex Ed Crash Course on YouTube and her MasterClass (The Art of Sex Appeal). ________________________  We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas  at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  11. Stylist Bec Gross on Dressing with Confidence at Every Stage of Motherhood

    05/19/2025

    Stylist Bec Gross on Dressing with Confidence at Every Stage of Motherhood

    Stylist Bec Gross joins the Mamas to drop her favorite tips for feeling cute and confident in your clothes - especially for moms learning to love their postpartum bodies. From embracing your shape and dressing for your size, to building a wardrobe with key staples, Bec’s here to help you rediscover your personal style. If you’re trying to be outside this season, Bec’s got the fashion hacks to make sure you look good and feel good! ====== We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  12. Setting Kids Up for Success with Youth Behavioral Coach Marnesha Hall

    02/17/2025

    Setting Kids Up for Success with Youth Behavioral Coach Marnesha Hall

    Marnesha is in the Den! If you've listened to The Mamas long enough, you have heard Fee rave about her kids' behavioral coach, Marnesha Hall. She joined the ladies of The Mama's Den to break down what a behavioral coach is and the benefits of having one for your kids. This episode explains the differences between behavioral coaching and therapy, how parenting dynamics impact your kids, and provides some helpful strategies to outsmart your little ones during their most challenging moments. Get your stickers ready because Marnesha’s advice will help both you and your child fill up your sticker chart. ====== Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.  Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona

  13. Own Thy Shift with Blue Centric

    07/15/2024

    Own Thy Shift with Blue Centric

    Marie Telusma aka Blue Centric is joining The Mama’s Den this week with tips on how to embrace the change you’re entering into a new chapter in your life.

  14. Victoria Monét on a Joy-Filled Life in Motherhood and Beyond

    06/09/2025

    Victoria Monét on a Joy-Filled Life in Motherhood and Beyond

    Grammy-winning singer, author, and mama Victoria Monét is in the Den! Victoria opens up about how motherhood has shifted her mindset - from navigating the stigma of being pregnant in the music industry to guarding her joy, mastering time management, and finding inspiration for her hit song “On My Mama.” Victoria and the Mamas also talk about the power of having a village, and why leading by example and leaving a legacy matters. Plus, Victoria shares the story behind her new children’s book, Everywhere You Are - a beautiful picture book about the unbreakable connection between kids and their parents. Everywhere You Are is available for pre-order now and in bookstores on June 24, 2025. Pre-order here! Victoria Monet - @victoriamonet ====== We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona LOVE BLACK LOVE?  Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?s... For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com Follow us at: Facebook: blacklovedoc   Instagram: blacklove   Tiktok: blackloveinc #BlackLoveDoc  #blacklove #blacklovemagic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  15. A Sneak Peak into The Mama's Den

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    A Sneak Peak into The Mama's Den

    Ladies welcome to The Mama's Den! The Mama's Den is an unfiltered community filled with authentic conversations and experiences all from a mama's perspective. Join singer Melanie Fiona, entrepreneur and influencer Felicia La Tour, writer Ashley Chea, and CEO of Black Love, Inc. Codie Elaine Oliver every week as they come together to have honest conversations about everything from motherhood, race, sexuality, health, religion and dating. No topic is off-limits! Grab your wine, make sure the kids are away, and join us in The Mama’s Den.  Connect with all the Mamas Ashley Chea Melanie Fiona Felicia La Tour Codie Elaine Oliver    ======= Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter

  16. Q&A With The Village! (BONUS)

    09/16/2024

    Q&A With The Village! (BONUS)

    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 podcasts@blacklove.com 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

  17. The Mama Behind Gracie’s Corner: How an Ordinary Family Built an Extraordinary Brand

    06/02/2025

    The Mama Behind Gracie’s Corner: How an Ordinary Family Built an Extraordinary Brand

    Dr. Arlene Hollingsworth - psychologist, Youtube creator, and mama of three - shares how she and her husband, Javoris (PhD), turned a family dream into Gracie’s Corner - the viral YouTube series that celebrates Black culture through animated kids’ songs. But the road wasn’t easy! From failed businesses and financial stress to finding their way as a family during the pandemic, Arlene reflects on how staying rooted in their purpose led to their breakout hit, The Phonics Song. This episode is for every parent chasing a dream while raising little ones - proof that with patience and resilience, ordinary people can build extraordinary things. ====== We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  18. Parenting Through Fear

    11/04/2024

    Parenting Through Fear

    The Mama’s share their tips on how to navigate tough and awkward conversations with their little ones plus a listener letter from a mom who needs advice on how to have the sex talk.

  19. When Do Kids Holla At Each Other?

    11/07/2022

    When Do Kids Holla At Each Other?

    These KIDS are crushing!! We were not ready! Nothing is sacred and they are starting YOUNG. One of Codie's twins has already developed a crush. Felicia's daughter Peace has willed her crush into the universe. Ashley's daughter went and kissed someone and Melanie's son is ready to take someone out on a date (he's 6). Of course it's all innocent because they're children, but now the Mamas are thinking about the future and what will it look like when their kids bring home their first serious partner? Do we (as parents) have certain expectations of our children? Let's talk about it! Mamas! Aunties! Village! What should we be on the look out for with these kids? ? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== 🖤THE BLACK LOVE SUMMIT IS BACK! 🖤Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won’t forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit! The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY.  From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones!  Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  20. Gifts, Vaginas, and Colds

    11/28/2022

    Gifts, Vaginas, and Colds

    The Mamas are just catching up this week and they're talking about everything . First with the holidays fast approaching gifts are on everyone's mind and everyone has very different opinions on what types of gifts they life to receive. Plus, at what age do women stop wearing underwear? Is there an age? Does it depend on the vagina? Also, it's cold season! What is everyone's favorite cold remedies? It's just a fun conversation between friends. So shake off the turkey hangover, stake out your cyber monday claim and listen in! Mamas! Aunties! Village! What are you up to this holiday season? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com ======== Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App  Black Love’s #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target! Connect with us: @blacklove on Instagram @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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