Girlhood to Grownhood Podcast

Ta'Mika B. and Onaka S.

✨👑 From girlhood giggles to grownhood realness… we’re bringing ALL the laughs, lessons, and late-night convos straight to your speakers. 🎙️ 📢 Follow us now to stay in the loop for our first episode drop. 💌 Know a bestie who needs this in her life? Tag her & share this post so we can grow this GROWNHOOD together. 💜 #GirlhoodToGrownhood #PodcastComingSoon #MillennialWomen #GirlTalk #Grownish

  1. Jun 3

    Sleepovers, Church Fans & Braid Season: Growing Up vs. Raising Kids Today

    🌞 SUMMER IS HERE! 🌞In this episode of **Girlhood to Grownhood**, Ta'Mika and Onaka are back with another hilarious and heartfelt conversation covering everything from summertime plans and childhood memories to parenting in today's world and the social media trends shaping the next generation.The cousins discuss pool openings, family adventures, community events, school renovations, church culture, celebrity news, and the challenges of raising daughters in an ever-changing world. Along the way, they reflect on how different childhood looks today compared to when they were growing up—and why discernment may be one of the most important lessons we can teach our children.From nostalgic TV theme songs and sleepover stories to conversations about safety, social media, and community pride, this episode feels like catching up with your favorite cousins on the front porch.✨ In This Episode:✔️ Summer weather and family plans✔️ Pool season and summertime traditions✔️ School renovations and community celebrations✔️ Childhood nostalgia and sleepover memories✔️ Kids' slang and social media trends✔️ Parenting and online safety✔️ Church culture and summer schedules✔️ Celebrity news and current events✔️ Building discernment in today's world✔️ Community events and family connections💬 Favorite Quote:"It's finally summertime, braid season."🎙️ About Girlhood to GrownhoodGirlhood to Grownhood is a podcast hosted by lifelong best friends Ta'Mika and Onaka. Together, they explore motherhood, friendship, growing up Black in the Midwest, millennial nostalgia, parenting daughters, and navigating adulthood with humor, honesty, and wisdom.📧 We'd love to hear from you!Share your thoughts, stories, and topic suggestions:[girlhoodtogrownhood@gmail.com](mailto:girlhoodtogrownhood@gmail.com)👇 Join the Conversation:What was the biggest difference between your childhood and kids today?Did your parents allow sleepovers?What's one summer tradition your family still keeps alive?Drop your answers in the comments!👍 Don't forget to:LIKE this videoSUBSCRIBE to the channelSHARE with a friendTURN ON notifications so you never miss an episode#GirlhoodToGrownhood #MillennialMoms #BlackMotherhood #ParentingPodcast #SummerVibes #FamilyPodcast #BlackWomenPodcasters #MomLife #CommunityMatters #GrowingUpBlack #ParentingGirls #FriendshipPodcast #Nostalgia #SummerPlans #SocialMediaTrends

  2. May 28

    Watermelons, Water Parks & Mom Life

    ☀️ Summer is loading… and the moms are outside! ☀️In this episode of *Girlhood to Grownhood*, Ta'Mika and Onaka are talking all things summer — from end-of-school excitement and family travel plans to nostalgic childhood memories that still live rent-free in our minds. 😂The cousins dive into:✨ Summer plans and family outings✨ Road trip strategies and travel experiences✨ Water parks, resorts, and vacation ideas✨ Seasonal eating habits and grocery shopping struggles✨ Farmers market finds and summertime favorites✨ Birthday party planning chaos✨ The products and memories that instantly take you back to childhoodWhether you're planning family adventures, preparing for summer break, or just craving a little millennial nostalgia, this episode feels like kicking back with your favorite cousins.💬 Sound Bites:“My last day of work is June 3rd”“I’ve never been this tiny”“Watermelon was on sale for $4.99”⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Memorial Day Reflections and Summer Anticipations02:33 End of School Year and Summer Plans05:09 Health Goals and Dietary Changes07:49 Grocery Shopping Challenges10:36 Farmers Market Finds and Seasonal Eating12:25 Travel Trends and Road Trip Preparations17:46 Transportation Experiences and Preferences20:48 Family Road Trip Adventures24:07 Planning Summer Fun26:06 Exploring Water Parks31:30 Nostalgic Experiences with Kids35:29 Birthday Party Planning Challenges🎢 Mentioned in This Episode:• Girlhood to Grownhood Podcast• Waterpark Lansing• Great Wolf Lodge• Kalahari Resorts• Bavaria Inn📱 Follow the Hosts:Instagram: @taumikkaInstagram: @onakasanders📧 Business Inquiries & Listener Letters:[girlhoodtogrownhood@gmail.com](mailto:girlhoodtogrownhood@gmail.com)💕 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations about motherhood, millennial life, friendship, healing, nostalgia, and raising the next generation of Black girls.🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of *Girlhood to Grownhood*!

  3. Apr 16

    Groceries or R&B?!

    The Evolution of R&B Tours: From Nostalgia to Modern Money 🎤💸 Whew, y'all... the math is NOT mathing anymore! From 99-cent gas prices (remember those?!) to $500 nosebleed seats, Ta’Mika and Onaka are diving deep into the culture shift. In this episode of Girlhood to Grownhood, we’re talking about how the "concert experience" went from a fun night out to a full-on financial investment. Why are ticket prices sky-high? Is it the "post-COVID" tax, or are we just paying for the aesthetic? 📸 We’re breaking down the R&B tour landscape, our childhood memories of "survival mode" parenting, and why reality TV just doesn’t hit the same way it used to. Pull up a chair—it’s time for some real talk. The "Gas Price" Trauma: Looking back at the days when $5 actually got you somewhere. Concert Culture is Ghetto: Why are we paying mortgage prices to see our favorite artists? Millennial Artists vs. The Legends: Who is actually giving us a show vs. just a setlist? Wrestling & Reality TV: The unexpected parallels in how we consume entertainment today. Parenting Regrets: Deconstructing those toxic phrases we grew up hearing. 00:00 – We’re back! Catching up & personal updates 05:20 – Family celebrations & the chaos of parenting 08:12 – "Because I said so!" Deconstructing toxic phrases 13:23 – The Nostalgia Trip: Gas prices & simple times 15:59 – THE MAIN EVENT: The ticket price madness 21:50 – That upcoming R&B tour... are we going or nah? 35:30 – The future of "Package Deals" & collaborations 46:50 – Reality TV: From authentic messy to scripted messy 01:01:40 – How celebrity culture is changing the way we parent "We’ll cross that bridge when we get there... but the bridge is expensive now!" "The industry is evolving rapidly, but the fans' pockets are staying the same." Inside the Thread:TIMESTAMPS ⏳QUOTABLE MOMENTS 🎙️

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✨👑 From girlhood giggles to grownhood realness… we’re bringing ALL the laughs, lessons, and late-night convos straight to your speakers. 🎙️ 📢 Follow us now to stay in the loop for our first episode drop. 💌 Know a bestie who needs this in her life? Tag her & share this post so we can grow this GROWNHOOD together. 💜 #GirlhoodToGrownhood #PodcastComingSoon #MillennialWomen #GirlTalk #Grownish