Melanie Fiona

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  1. Boy Moms Check-In

    06/03/2024

    Boy Moms Check-In

    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?

    54 min
  2. IVF and Pregnancy with Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins

    06/10/2024

    IVF and Pregnancy with Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins

    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.

    1h 21m
  3. It's Time for Mariah!!!

    12/11/2023

    It's Time for Mariah!!!

    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 podcasts@blacklove.com 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 ======== 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 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 @blacklove on Threads @blacklovedoc on Facebook @blacklovedoc on X

    39 min
  4. 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.

    49 min
  5. We Have 25 Kids Between All of Us with Karen Derrico

    05/20/2024

    We Have 25 Kids Between All of Us with Karen Derrico

    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.

    1h 12m
  6. The Mama's Den Girlfriends Getaway

    05/27/2024

    The Mama's Den Girlfriends Getaway

    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.

    35 min
  7. 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.

    39 min
  8. Empowering Black Mamas with Midwife Kim Durdin

    04/08/2024

    Empowering Black Mamas with Midwife Kim Durdin

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

    1h 10m
  9. Saying Yes to Vulnerable Questions, Melanie's Tour, and Reading With Our Kids

    03/17/2025

    Saying Yes to Vulnerable Questions, Melanie's Tour, and Reading With Our Kids

    This episode kicks off with a round of We’re Not Really Strangers - a fun card game designed to spark meaningful conversations. What starts as a friendly Q&A turns XXX-rated (because Ashley….surprise, surprise...). Then, the Mamas dive into a show-and-tell of their favorite kids’ books, celebrating new releases from fellow Black mamas and authors: Tabitha Brown (Hello There, Sunshine), Tamron Hall (Harlem Honey), and Tika Sumpter (I Got It From My Mama). Get the scoop on all the books the Mamas love reading with their little ones - covering everything from diversity and equality to understanding emotions and self-discovery. #MamasAgainstBookSleeves This episode is sponsored by We’re Not Really Strangers. Get 20% off all products (including the Kids edition card game!) with the code: mamasden. A List of The Mamas' Favorite Kids Books ====== 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

    42 min
  10. From PCOS to Pregnancy Success with Candice Bolden

    08/18/2025

    From PCOS to Pregnancy Success with Candice Bolden

    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 ________________________  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

    45 min
  11. Charles Johnson on Single Dad Life: It’s Beautiful Chaos

    09/01/2025

    Charles Johnson on Single Dad Life: It’s Beautiful Chaos

    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. ________________________  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.

    1h 2m
  12. You Gotta Pick Your Battles: Disagreeing with Your Spouse on How to Raise the Kids

    04/21/2025

    You Gotta Pick Your Battles: Disagreeing with Your Spouse on How to Raise the Kids

    In this episode, we’re missing Felicia - one-fourth of our quartet. We miss you Fee! So Codie, Melanie, and Ashley get real about when they disagree with their husbands on parenting decisions - from routines and discipline to visions for their kids’ futures. The Mamas share the importance of self-awareness, how they compromise with their partners, and how sometimes, you just have to pick their battles...Don’t worry fellas, Ashley holds it down for the husbands’ point-of-view! This one’s a good convo for both sides! ====== 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.

    40 min
  13. 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.

    44 min
  14. 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.

    56 min
  15. What Would Love Do? with Dahn Ballard

    11/18/2024

    What Would Love Do? with Dahn Ballard

    The Mama's have a candid conversation with Dahn Ballard about her journey of raising her transgender child.

    1h 1m
  16. Mama Glow with Latham Thomas

    05/13/2024

    Mama Glow with Latham Thomas

    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.

    37 min
  17. Melanie Fiona

    11/14/2024 • Subscribers Only

    Melanie Fiona

    The songstress talks "Say Yes" and her next chapter.

    1h 59m
  18. Elaine Welteroth Is In The Den

    06/17/2024

    Elaine Welteroth Is In The Den

    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.

    57 min
  19. Happy Mama Holidays!

    12/12/2022

    Happy Mama Holidays!

    Tis the season for all the things: events, gifts🎁, holiday parties, colds (we miss you Melanie!), and trying to stay on top of everything that still needs to get done. Our Mamas recap Felicia's amazing Merry and Mindful event, and why we have a tendency to sell ourselves short even though we have no reason to do so. Plus, Felicia, Codie and Ashley share their current Christmas traditions. Apparently we're all missing out on Elf on the Shelf, 🎄fake trees are better than real trees🎄, and 3 gifts is what we should be maxing out on for our kids.  ALSO make sure you listen to the end so you don't miss a special announcement from our Mamas! Mamas! Aunties! Village!🎅🏿 What are your holiday plans looking like? Were you a Kwanzaa kid like Ashley? 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 Shop🖤 is now open just in time for the holidays! Check out our Black Love is Beautiful embroidered sweatshirt, 14k gold plated Royalty necklace 💫 AND our 🕯️✨“Black Love Is ___” organic slow burning candle 🕯️✨. Buy Black this holiday season by checking out everything in the Black Love Shop!    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.

    37 min
  20. Behind the Scenes with Brittany Perry-Russell, Momager to a Rising Kid Actor

    05/12/2025

    Behind the Scenes with Brittany Perry-Russell, Momager to a Rising Kid Actor

    Producer, Actor, Choreographer, and Momager - Brittany Perry-Russell is THAT GIRL! From dancing with icons like Ciara and Beyoncé to raising a successful kid actor (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), Brittany joins the Mamas to discuss managing her son’s career while still chasing her own dreams. There’s no blueprint for motherhood, but for Brittany, being spirit-led has always kept her aligned with a higher purpose. If you’ve ever thought about giving up on your own dreams, this episode is your reminder to keep going - because Brittany is the Momager who’s survived the hustle, come out on top, and still she rises! ====== 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

    53 min
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