Intro

Welcome to Born to the Game

Growing Up in the Entertainment World

Atlanta Adventures and Celebrity Encounters

Fabulous Fanboy Moment

The Reality of Being an Entertainment Kid

Family Ties and Motherhood

Childhood Memories and Family Dynamics

Learning from Each Other

Games and Final Thoughts

Two Truths and a Lie Game

Collaborating vs. Competing in Creative

Navigating Grief and Family Traditions

Ayana's Journey into Acting

Superstar's Multifaceted Career

Finding Your Own Path in the Entertainment

Coping with Loss and Moving Forward

Advice for Aspiring Entertainers

Wrapping Up and Closing Thoughts

Podcast Sign-off and Call to Action

What does it mean to carry your family’s legacy while building an identity of your own?

Iyana Halley and Manny Halley Jr. — siblings raised around music, acting, television, and entertainment — join hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamera Peyton for a candid conversation about family, grief, identity, motherhood, and finding your own path in the industry.

The siblings reflect on growing up as the children of talent manager and television producer Manny Haley, their close bond as children, and the experiences that shaped them after the loss of their mother, Yolanda Haley.

In this episode, Iyana and Manny Halley Jr. open up about:

Growing up in the entertainment industry and navigating life as industry kids
Moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta and adjusting to a new world
Sharing a room, having late-night talks, and praying together as children
The legacy of their parents and the impact of their mother, Yolanda Haley
Processing grief and learning to cope with loss in different ways
Iyana’s acting journey, including her experience on Abbott Elementary
Balancing motherhood, identity, and a growing entertainment career
Manny Halley Jr.’s work in music, acting, and television producing
Touring with Keyshia Cole as an opening act
The unforgettable Fabolous phone call arranged by their father
Their upcoming BET project, Lot Patrol
Advice for aspiring actors, musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals
Why family, purpose, and personal growth matter when building your own legacy

New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.

Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

What does it mean to carry your family&rsquo;s legacy while building an identity of your own?
Iyana Halley and Manny Halley Jr. &mdash; siblings raised around music, acting, television, and entertainment &mdash; join hosts Mariah Woodson and Tamera Peyton for a candid conversation about family, grief, identity, motherhood, and finding your own path in the industry.
The siblings reflect on growing up as the children of talent manager and television producer Manny Haley, their close bond as children, and the experiences that shaped them after the loss of their mother, Yolanda Haley.
In this episode, Iyana and Manny Halley Jr. open up about:
Growing up in the entertainment industry and navigating life as industry kids Moving from Brooklyn to Atlanta and adjusting to a new world Sharing a room, having late-night talks, and praying together as children The legacy of their parents and the impact of their mother, Yolanda Haley Processing grief and learning to cope with loss in different ways Iyana&rsquo;s acting journey, including her experience on Abbott Elementary Balancing motherhood, identity, and a growing entertainment career Manny Halley Jr.&rsquo;s work in music, acting, and television producing Touring with Keyshia Cole as an opening act The unforgettable Fabolous phone call arranged by their father Their upcoming BET project, Lot Patrol Advice for aspiring actors, musicians, producers, and entertainment professionals Why family, purpose, and personal growth matter when building your own legacy
New episodes are live every Tuesday. Full videos are live every Wednesday on YouTube.
Subscribe to Born To The Game for more honest conversations about culture, family, entertainment, ambition, and legacy.

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

Born To The Game Podcast

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it’s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can’t protect you from—and what it means to build a name of your own.

 

New episodes every Tuesday!

Welcome to Born To The Game Podcast. Hosted Mariah Woodson, the daughter of NBA great Mike Woodson, and her cousin Temara Payton. This podcast is where the children of legendary athletes, entertainers, businessmen and entrepreneurs share what it&rsquo;s really like growing up under the lights of legacy. From identity to trust, from pain to purpose, these stories break down what fame can&rsquo;t protect you from&mdash;and what it means to build a name of your own.
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New episodes every Tuesday!

Iyana Halley & Manny Halley Jr. on Legacy, Grief, and Growing Up in Entertainment | Born To The Game Podcast

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