Episodes

  • Mama: You found a Partner and He’s Bout it Too!

    Mama: You found a Partner and He’s Bout it Too!
    Jul 29 2024
    This Mama Got Drama is back with another Papa and this dad is the other half of an amazing power couple! Come along as we meet @BayAreaLivNG, Mr. Jonathan Ng-Carvajal who is not only an amazing dad of (3), but a loving partner to his wife and entrepreneur whose built a real estate business that puts family first! By the way, if you missed wifey’s episode - Pst Psssst - go back and meet his amazing wife Zherranne who we featured when we were talking Disney Mom Life, Real Estate and Building a Business with your partner. Jonathan shared his view of their heartfelt story of how their high school sweetheart love has lasted. It’s this foundation for their marriage that made their transition into being parents so smooth and what’s kept them rooted and ready to help more families! When he first took the dive into real estate Jonathon was able to help over 100 families in a very short time close on their own homes. He and his wife have gone on to launch Adapt Real Estate where they continue to help get families into homes and expand their real estate portfolio while building a flourishing team and creating jobs where employees are able to successfully adapt to whatever comes at them. Jonathan and his wife also pride themselves in building a business that celebrates family by creating a work space that features a kids playroom so employees and clients feel comfortable providing for their family and closing deals while their children play safely!
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    38 mins
  • Mama: You Grew Up with Chanel West Coast? See How She’s Growing Now That She’s a New Working Mama

    Mama: You Grew Up with Chanel West Coast? See How She’s Growing Now That She’s a New Working Mama
    Jul 29 2024
    We love a good growth story! If you go way back being a lover of MTV and reality TV then you remember the quiet, rapping receptionist that used to get pranked and giggle while Rob + Big (RIP BIG prayer hands heart emoji) were being silly and skateboarding all over the Fantasy Factory. Then the Ridiculousness continued when @ChanelWestCoast joined Rob and Steelo to make us gasp, yell ‘aw hell nah’ and laugh while they watched the most out of pocket videos they found online for 30 seasons. Ridiculousness remains one of the few shows on MTV, but now it will be without Chanel as she kicks off her own reality show ‘The West Coast Hustle’. Every Thursday at 9pm episodes celebrate her transition into motherhood, show her expand her fashion business and pursue her music career! Come with us as we talk about the new things our babies are doing including thee CUTEST first sentence her baby dropped, how she’s juggling working mama life and tells us about her new BOO! PLUS we talk leaving Ridiculousness and look back at our pre-mommy selves since shifting from having potty mouths to potty training!
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    17 mins
  • Dad - Happy Father’s Day Month- You Taking That Leap to Launch a New Business for KIDS that Your Kids Help Build?

    Dad - Happy Father’s Day Month- You Taking That Leap to Launch a New Business for KIDS that Your Kids Help Build?
    Jun 27 2024
    DeeJay Perdue went from a career that afforded his family comfort and stability to taking the leap into launching a whole new business where he realized your visions can quickly become a reality if you have a solid plan, put in the work and are open to letting your village come together to support your goal. As we celebrate Father’s during the month of June, join us for this episode of This Mama Got Drama where we feature DeeJay another super hero dad that you can find @David.e.Perdue.Jr. on IG. This cool dad turned a blank space into a cool Teeny Town! As a dad of four, he understands the importance of having a safe space for your kids to play, socialize, get some enrichment as well as have FUN without tearing up your house! He had a vision to create a miniature version of a complete town where kids could drive little cars, bounce around, dive into a ball pit and even make believe they’re a doctor or even go grocery shopping – and on July 6th he’ll officially open @TeenyTownLLC where kids 18 months to 7 can do all that and more! He didn’t forget about the parents because he also has a lounge where parents can watch that big game or just chill while their kids safely zoom around this Teeny Town running errands and learning their numbers while socializing with other teeny friends. The launch is the exciting part, and so was bringing along his own kids for the journey. Learn what obstacles he had to breakthrough to get there including having to pivot quickly and build the actual space from the ground up without any professional builders! Hit PLAY - You’ll be inspired and excited to bring your minis to Teeny Town!
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    25 mins
  • Dad- Happy Father’s Day Month – Is Your Dad As Cool As Mine?

    Dad- Happy Father’s Day Month – Is Your Dad As Cool As Mine?
    Jun 13 2024
    When June hits we celebrate the dads in our lives a little more than usual and with Father’s Day this month it’s only right we feature dads on This Mama Got Drama! This year is special because we were able to bring my dad on with us to talk about how he juggled parenthood, becoming a dad again a bit later in life while maintaining a demanding position at a global pharmaceutical company and pursuing his passion for music. He is an established musician with a start in street performing in San Francisco which grew into a music career that has taken him on tour around the world and having his music sampled by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Anderson Paak, Busta Rhymes and more! Join us we celebrate my dad Jeff Edwins and learn more about how to make balance in your daily life mandatory while you go after what makes you feel happy and fulfilled as well as able to provide a life for your kids that sets them up for success!
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    41 mins
  • Mama – Did They Say You’d Never Make It – Now You’re Living Out Your Dream and Helping Others TOO!

    Mama – Did They Say You’d Never Make It – Now You’re Living Out Your Dream and Helping Others TOO!
    Jun 13 2024
    When you meet someone and know they’re your partner for life it can feel just right and be clear as day or take time to develop. Seems like the mama of 3 that joined us in this episode experienced a bit of both, because after building a family, a business, helping close to 200 families find their homes and employing other working parents – Zherranne and her husband have built a life they can be proud of. They met in high school and even now remain sweethearts as they work together to make all their dreams come true. Zherranne takes us on her journey going through school, getting a job then being able to quit that job to work with her husband to build a successful and fulfilling business where they get to help other families build through home ownership. In addition to creating a safe space for her kids to visit while she works, she has been able to employ other working parents and allow them to parent and work in a family friendly environment. Juggling mom/wife life with work life can be stressful and tough but her love of Disney helps her bond with her family and gives her a creative and fun outlet as a digital creator. Join us as welcome this Disney Mom and explore her world!
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    39 mins
  • Mama: Who Was Your Fav Doll Growing Up Did She Look Like You?

    Mama: Who Was Your Fav Doll Growing Up Did She Look Like You?
    May 29 2024
    Your mom most likely did NOT have a doll that looked like her, you may not have even had a doll that that looked like you, BUT your kids CAN! Meet Joey Dolls and owner Samantha as she takes us along her journey from having a vision and turning that into a company that is producing authentic and quality driven Asian inspired dolls that bring joy to families. She accomplished her goal, without a marketing degree or even any knowledge of how to make a doll! Her dolls include various Asian cultures and have already created a space for representation that allows children and even mothers and grandmothers the opportunity to feel seen and included. The launch of Joey Dolls featuring dolls that are Vietnamese, Filipina, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Korean is just the beginning and they are already a part of some families long-lasting memories! Listen in and learn more at JoeyDolls.com or visit them @JoeyDolls on IG!"
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    32 mins
  • Mama: How Did You Start Your Family Business and Did People Hold You Back?

    Mama: How Did You Start Your Family Business and Did People Hold You Back?
    May 28 2024
    In past episodes we've talked through having a vision, breaking through your internal obstacles like fear or laziness to name a few, and what doing the work truly encompasses to make your dreams flourish. This time we talk about all these things AND how to deal with external opposition - people, events or things outside your control that are straight up attempting to block your success. Join us as we welcome Ms. Yolanda when she shares her journey starting the next chapter of her career as owner of her very own Hair Emporium Plus - a safe space for the community to find self-care and the option to just be and feel beautiful inside and out. The journey came with joys, struggles and even some shades of racism sprinkled with crab bucket syndrome.
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    35 mins
  • This Mama Got Drama- Daddy Edition: Baby Making Music – How Do You Juggle A Thriving Music Career While Being A Present Dad?

    This Mama Got Drama- Daddy Edition: Baby Making Music – How Do You Juggle A Thriving Music Career While Being A Present Dad?
    Apr 22 2024
    His vocals and music are responsible for creating the mood and his baby making music has not only helped him build a family where he’s daddy to five kids but he has probably helped you grow your family too. He’s four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B icon Tank and we were able to catch up with him before he kicks off his first tour as headliner: Live Nation Urban presents “The R&B Money Tour”. Come with as we talk with the singer, songwriter, and producer about how he juggles dad life, parenting and being present for his kids when his career calls for him to travel the world and deliver the goods! We also dive into social media and he shares how his kids really feel about him taking his shirt off online. It’s also only right we give him his flowers for creating a space along with is cohost J. Valentine for R&B Legends to talk shop and share with us the behind the scenes on their journeys to success on his pod R&B Money. Tank even drops wisdom when it comes to creating quality time and memories with your family as well as what it means to really be successful at both parenting and achieving your goals. He’ll be spreading all kinds of love on his tour with Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas and it starts in this interview – come get a sneak peek and hear how its best to lead with humanism and LOVE!
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    33 mins