Ernest Lee Thomas: The Man Who Lost His Happy — And Found It Again

He spent decades making the world laugh. Then life took everything from him — including his smile. This week on Happy With Tammi Mac, host Tammi Mac welcomes iconic actor Ernest Lee Thomas — beloved by generations as Raj on "What's Happening!!" — for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious an…

Kareem Grimes: From Baby Boy to Broke : The Moment That Changed Everything

He had just come off Baby Boy. He booked the MC Hammer biopic. He was flying first class, living large, and convinced his moment had finally arrived. Then Kareem Grimes came home — and his bank account told a completely different story. In this deeply personal episode of Happy With Tammi Mac, acto…

"God, You Tried It": James Wright Chanel on Being Attacked, Doubting God & Reclaiming His Joy

He's the man who made the whole internet smile watching him taste Patti LaBelle's sweet potato pie — but behind the joy, James Wright Chanel was quietly fighting the hardest battle of his life. In this deeply moving episode of Happy With Tammi Mac, host Tammi Mac invites James into one of his most…

Luenell: Grief, Complicated Love & Finding Happy After Loss

What do you do when you almost don't check a message that changes your entire life? This week on Happy With Tammi Mac, host Tammi Mac — heard on KJLH Radio and now bringing her signature warmth to the Inflection Network — welcomes comedian and entertainer Luenell for a conversation that is equal p…

Kelly Price: Gratitude, Grief, and the Girl From the Projects Who Found Happy Again

What does happiness look like when you've known real hunger, real loss, and real heartbreak? For Grammy-nominated R&B icon Kelly Price, the answer is complicated — and profoundly beautiful. In this unforgettable episode of Happy With Tammi Mac, host and KJLH Radio personality Tammi Mac welcomes Ke…

Roy Wood Jr.: The Difference Between Optimism and Happiness — And Why It Matters | Happy With Tammi Mac

He makes the world laugh — but what makes Roy Wood Jr. happy? On this episode of Happy With Tammi Mac, host Tammi Mac sits down with comedian, actor, and broadcaster Roy Wood Jr. for an unflinchingly honest conversation about manhood, mental health, fatherhood, and the long road back to a happines…

Tiffany Haddish: The Woman Behind the Laugh — Grief, Foster Care & the Grandmother Who Saved Her

She is one of the funniest, most recognizable women on the planet. But before the sold-out shows, the film roles, and the viral moments — there was a little girl navigating the foster care system, searching for safety, and finding it in one extraordinary woman named Miss Alice. This week on Happy …

Denied & Determined: Judge Greg Mathis on the Fight for His Law License, Second Chances & Never Letting the System Win

What do you do when you've done everything right, and the system still says no? Judge Greg Mathis joins Tammi Mac on Happy With Tammi Mac for one of the most powerful turning point stories the show has ever told. Known for decades as a fearless voice of justice and accountability on television, Ju…

Tabitha Brown: The Illness, the Loss & the Vegan Turning Point That Saved Her Life

Before the Target collabs, before the McCormick's deal, before millions of people called her their favorite auntie on the internet,Tabitha Brown was sitting in the dark, convinced she was dying. In one of the most honest conversations Happy With Tammi Mac has ever produced, host Tammi Mac creates …

Amin Joseph, Snowfall and One of Them Days

Watch the full episode now on YouTube: @happywithtammimac 😃 Actor Amin Joseph - known for his role in 'One of Them Days' and John Singleton's series 'Snowfall' - opens up to Tammi Mac about the moment ego cost him a major movie franchise. He shares how it led to a tough season, and how he found h…