Melanie Fiona

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  1. 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.

    35 min
  2. 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.

    1h 12m
  3. Sonic Shirts, How Much Jail Time Would You Do For Your Kids, and More Listener Questions

    04/03/2023

    Sonic Shirts, How Much Jail Time Would You Do For Your Kids, and More Listener Questions

    You've asked and our Mama's are here to answer! That's right it's listener question time, and y'all are getting straight to the point this time around. An anonymous listener in Chicago wants to know if it's wrong to cut off a bad friend? Crys_Shine (c'mon Instagram handle!) in Wilmington, DE wants to know how to handle tantrums. A friend (or foe) from Codie's home state of Texas wants to know just how far each one of our Mamas would go to stand up for their kids, and more!  Alright Mama's Den community do you have questions for our Mamas that you want answered in a future episode? 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.

    35 min
  4. High Functioning AF...Finding Joy with Dr. Judith Joseph

    03/31/2025

    High Functioning AF...Finding Joy with Dr. Judith Joseph

    We got a Doctor in the Den! Psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph joins the Mamas for a powerful convo about high-functioning depression, grief, and the struggle to find joy in daily life. Dr. Judith keeps it real about her own experience with depression and explains the high-functioning challenges faced by high-achieving women, particularly Black women. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to have it all together while struggling silently, you’re not alone - and this episode is for you! Dr. Judith's book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, is available everywhere on April 8, 2025. **Warning: This episode contains mention of suicide from 06:45 - 08:00, which may be triggering for some listeners.** ====== 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

    36 min
  5. Mamas, I've Got a Question

    07/18/2022

    Mamas, I've Got a Question

    Mamas, Aunties and all of yall listening, today the Mamas (sans Codie who IS coming back we promise!) are answering some of your questions! Ebony in the ATL has a  bone to pick with Ashley, Briana in North LA County has some shout outs (and has the ladies wondering where North LA County is), plus Jamelia in Dallas needs some help from Felicia! Also, some how the ladies start a conversation about finances! If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode! Ladies! It's time to love this season of our lives. Let us know what you're doing to celebrate yourself! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== This month the groundbreaking series Black Love Doc is back for one final season. Black Love means the world to us and we are honored that so many couples have so vulnerably shared their highs and lows and lessons with us so we can bring them to you. Make sure you join us on @OWNtv on July 23rd at 10p/9c and the next day on the Black Love+ app to celebrate and say goodbye to #BlackLoveDoc. 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
  6. 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
  7. No is a Complete Sentence

    05/16/2022

    No is a Complete Sentence

    Y'all, Codie needs some help and she has turned to her Mamas for some guidance. She is struggling with her boundaries (lowkey, she's got none). How can she (and all of us) learn how to set them? Listen in as Ashley, Felicia, and Melanie share how they have learned to set their professional and personal boundaries. Plus how they teach the importance of setting boundaries with their children. ALSO can we give it up for Felicia and 3 years of MindfulFee? *cues party horn* What are some of your boundaries? How have you taught boundaries to your kids? Let the Mamas know! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== Have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode! ======== 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.

    30 min
  8. 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.

    1h 4m
  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.

    48 min
  10. You Are Your Child’s #1 Advocate...Assistant Principal Julian Saavedra on Championing Your Child’s Learning Needs

    04/07/2025

    You Are Your Child’s #1 Advocate...Assistant Principal Julian Saavedra on Championing Your Child’s Learning Needs

    The Mamas welcome Julian Saavedra, Assistant Principal and host of The Opportunity Gap podcast, to discuss learning differences in kids of color and how to support their unique needs. Julian highlights the importance of de-stigmatizing special education, having open conversations with your child about their school experience, and building relationships with administrators to advocate for your child’s success. With Julian’s guidance - and the work of Understood.org - underserved communities can take advantage of the tools available to help kids not only survive but thrive in school and help close the gap. Learn more: Understood.org is a nonprofit that provides free, expert-vetted resources for parents, kids, and individuals who learn and think differently. With their wide range of products, content, tools, and other resources, they’re shaping a world where everyone can reach their potential. ====== We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. And make sure you connect with the 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.

    37 min
  11. 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

    39 min
  12. What's the Deal with Conscious Parenting with Charisse Sims

    09/12/2022

    What's the Deal with Conscious Parenting with Charisse Sims

    Gentle parenting, conscious parenting, patient parenting... we've all heard the terms but honestly, we're not too sure what the difference is. We just know that we're out here trying to break those generational traumatic bonds that we had to deal with growing up. We know a lot of y'all have been asking us about gentle parenting and where to start so we brought in our gentle parenting expert Charisse Sims! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a mama of six so she knows a thing or two about raising kids. Charisse is all about conscious parenting, and if you don't know what that is, her podcast Parenting for the Culture is a good place to start! The Mamas and Charisse get into what exactly gentle parenting is, how we can set boundaries with our children, and how we ALL struggle with trying to do better than our parents did it.  ======== Mamas! Our friends at PROUDLY have a special deal for you! Make sure you head over to proudly.com, spend at least $50 and use promo code BLACKLOVE to save %20 (excluding subscriptions)! Shoutout to PROUDLY for looking out for our melanated babies!  ======== If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode! Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas! Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Felicia - @felicialatour Melanie - @melaniefiona ======== Black Love is Forever! While the series has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes rewatching all your favorite episodes of #BlackLoveDoc. catching our original series Couch Conversations and Men's Roundtable, or find your new favorite podcasts on the Black Love Podcast Network!  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.

    44 min
  13. The Grandmama's Den with Mama Laura

    05/22/2023

    The Grandmama's Den with Mama Laura

    We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Today all the way from Columbus, Ohio is Mama Laura! And yes, you can call her Mama Laura. Does she think she and Ashley are alike? What advice does she have for parents today? Also, Ashley asks what was the hardest part of parenting after losing a child?  Next week we finish it up our Mama's month celebration with Felicia's mama! Make sure you're following the podcast wherever you listen so you're the first to know when it drops. Who knows, we might release it early... We're super excited to have all our Mama's Den mothers coming through. Share your love for Mama Laura or send us your questions 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 Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min
  14. The Grandmama's Den with Mama Donna

    05/15/2023

    The Grandmama's Den with Mama Donna

    We are celebrating Mother's Day all month here at The Mama's Den and what better way to do it than to have our Mama's Den Mamas here! That's right we are bringing the Grandmamas into the Mama's Den all month long! Felicia is out taking care of her babies, but guess which mama came by to defend herself? That's right! Ready to hold it down TEN TOES DOWN it's Melanie's mama: The one and only Mama Donna! You think you know all the stories, but Mama Donna is here to share everything. Is there anything that we haven't heard yet? Does she have ANY parenting regrets? What advice does she have for parents now?  Make sure you're following the podcast to see whose mama is coming by The Mama's Den next week 👀👀 We're super excited to have all our Mama's Den mothers coming through. Share your love for Mama Donna or send us your questions 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 Show Less Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  15. 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
  16. Get Smarter with Blair Imani...The creator of Smarter in Seconds on Finding Love, Surviving Pregnancy Loss, and the Power of Social Media for Black Maternal Health.

    04/14/2025

    Get Smarter with Blair Imani...The creator of Smarter in Seconds on Finding Love, Surviving Pregnancy Loss, and the Power of Social Media for Black Maternal Health.

    The Mamas are joined by Blair Imani, creator of Smarter in Seconds, to talk about everything from working at Planned Parenthood to going viral in 2020 with her powerful, bite-sized videos. She also opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and how she's currently trying to conceive (complete with a hot pregnancy tip from her auntie!). In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Blair schools us on reproductive justice, and how to better support Black women and mothers for stronger maternal health outcomes. Get ready to take notes — Blair drops gems and resources you won’t want to miss! ====== 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.

    39 min
  17. 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
  18. 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.

    23 min
  19. The Duality of 2025

    01/20/2025

    The Duality of 2025

    2025 is already doing the most! From navigating the impacts of the LA wildfires while parenting, to facing the realities of a new president, and trying to survive sleep amidst the middle of the night needs of kids, the Mamas discuss how - and if - they can find JOY when the world feels heavy. ====== So Village, how do you find joy when your world is heavy? Let us know! 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

    51 min
  20. 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
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