Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and mom, Aisha Steele shares how being laid off and going through a divorce forced her to pivot careers, and how that one decision to prioritize her own joy led to a thriving event planning and education business alongside a life that feels magical. If you're looking for a career change after kids, balancing business and motherhood, trying to avoid mom burnout, or wondering whether it's possible to build a business with work life balance, this conversation offers a refreshing roadmap.

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Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and mom, Aisha Steele shares how being laid off and going through a divorce forced her to pivot careers, and how that one decision to prioritize her own joy led to a thriving event planning and education business alongside a life that feels magical. If you're looking for a career change after kids, balancing business and motherhood, trying to avoid mom burnout, or wondering whether it's possible to build a business with work life balance, this conversation offers a refreshing roadmap.
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Aisha Steele | How To Build A Business That Puts Yourself First  

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Top brand strategist and Skai Blue Media founder, Rakia Reynolds shares how growing up with ADHD taught her to become her own advocate and why trusting her storytelling abilities helped her rewrite her life after being laid off as a television producer. Today, she's still balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship as one of the most sought-after brand strategists in the industry, having shaped brands from Uber to Serena Williams, with a company that was ultimately acquired. If you're considering a career change after kids, starting a business, building generational wealth, or trying to figure out your next chapter, this episode is full of practical mom and entrepreneur tips for taking the first step. 

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Top brand strategist and Skai Blue Media founder, Rakia Reynolds shares how growing up with ADHD taught her to become her own advocate and why trusting her storytelling abilities helped her rewrite her life after being laid off as a television producer. Today, she's still balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship as one of the most sought-after brand strategists in the industry, having shaped brands from Uber to Serena Williams, with a company that was ultimately acquired. If you're considering a career change after kids, starting a business, building generational wealth, or trying to figure out your next chapter, this episode is full of practical mom and entrepreneur tips for taking the first step.&nbsp;
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Rakia Reynolds | Top Strategist with an Exit Reveals How Stories Helped Her Start Over 

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Entrepreneur Kiara Williams believes you don't have to choose between ambition and femininity. In this episode of MOMPRENEURS, she shares how motherhood transformed her definition of success and why building a business around connection, creativity, and authenticity has become her greatest competitive advantage. From launching a retail brand to overcoming subconscious blocks, navigating social media, embracing therapy, and balancing multiple businesses, Kiara offers a refreshing perspective on what sustainable mompreneurship actually looks like. If you've ever felt pressure to hustle harder or work according to someone else’s standards, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what is necessary for success. 

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Entrepreneur Kiara Williams believes you don't have to choose between ambition and femininity. In this episode of MOMPRENEURS, she shares how motherhood transformed her definition of success and why building a business around connection, creativity, and authenticity has become her greatest competitive advantage. From launching a retail brand to overcoming subconscious blocks, navigating social media, embracing therapy, and balancing multiple businesses, Kiara offers a refreshing perspective on what sustainable mompreneurship actually looks like. If you've ever felt pressure to hustle harder or work according to someone else&rsquo;s standards, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what is necessary for success.&nbsp;
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Kiara Wlliams | How to Stay Soft Without Sacrificing Success 

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After building her career as a marketing executive at Coca-Cola, Erica Tuggle used everything she learned inside corporate America to launch a venture-backed company that's creating both business success and lasting impact. In this episode of MOMPRENEURS, she explains why motherhood completely changed her definition of success, why asking for help is a competitive advantage, and how thinking bigger can change not only your business, but your legacy. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering entrepreneurship, or wondering if you have what it takes to build something meaningful, Erica shares a practical blueprint for dreaming big.

After building her career as a marketing executive at Coca-Cola, Erica Tuggle used everything she learned inside corporate America to launch a venture-backed company that's creating both business success and lasting impact. In this episode of MOMPRENEURS, she explains why motherhood completely changed her definition of success, why asking for help is a competitive advantage, and how thinking bigger can change not only your business, but your legacy. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering entrepreneurship, or wondering if you have what it takes to build something meaningful, Erica shares a practical blueprint for dreaming big.

Erica Tuggle | How to Bet On Yourself to Build a Big Business 

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Comedian and founder of Spicy Moms, Angelina Spicer opens up about her business success, how motherhood forced her to see her lived experiences differently, and how she transformed some of her hardest moments into a thriving business that puts moms first. If you're navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, working mom burnout, or you’re wondering how to reinvent yourself after life's hardest moments, this conversation is for you.

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Comedian and founder of Spicy Moms, Angelina Spicer&nbsp;opens up&nbsp;about her business success, how motherhood forced her to see her lived experiences differently, and how she transformed some of her hardest moments into a thriving business that puts moms first. If you're navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, working mom burnout, or you&rsquo;re wondering how to reinvent yourself after life's hardest moments, this conversation is for you.
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Angelina Spicer | How To Turn Your Setbacks Into Your Greatest Success Story 

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Tameka Foster has experienced wins, losses, and everything in between. She takes us on a powerful journey from being a single mom working in retail to becoming one of the most sought-after stylists in the industry. Tameka also opens up about her near-death experience during a liposuction procedure and how the loss of her son inspired her to create an animated series in his honor. A true wealth of knowledge, Tameka shares hard-earned lessons that may change the way you see resilience, purpose, and possibility.

Tameka Foster has experienced wins, losses, and everything in between. She takes us on a powerful journey from being a single mom working in retail to becoming one of the most sought-after stylists in the industry. Tameka also opens up about her near-death experience during a liposuction procedure and how the loss of her son inspired her to create an animated series in his honor. A true wealth of knowledge, Tameka shares hard-earned lessons that may change the way you see resilience, purpose, and possibility.

Mompreneurs Featuring Tameka Foster | S4Ep25

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Being the daughter of a civil rights leader isn’t easy, and neither is being a mom. This Mompreneur knows both worlds well. Dominique Sharpton is a Tony Award–winning Broadway producer, mother, daughter of Reverend Al Sharpton, and goddaughter of the late Betty Shabazz. In this episode, Dominique shares how growing up surrounded by activism and leadership shaped her understanding of knowledge, resilience, and the power of community, and how those lessons guide her as a mother and entrepreneur today.

Being the daughter of a civil rights leader isn&rsquo;t easy, and neither is being a mom. This Mompreneur knows both worlds well. Dominique Sharpton is a Tony Award&ndash;winning Broadway producer, mother, daughter of Reverend Al Sharpton, and goddaughter of the late Betty Shabazz. In this episode, Dominique shares how growing up surrounded by activism and leadership shaped her understanding of knowledge, resilience, and the power of community, and how those lessons guide her as a mother and entrepreneur today.

Mompreneurs Featuring Dominique Sharpton | S4Ep24

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Felicia Flores turned profound personal loss into powerful purpose. After the heartbreaking loss of her angel baby, Felicia began losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia. As a mother navigating grief without the option to pause life, she searched for new ways to process her emotions and reclaim her identity. That journey sparked a bold mission to redefine beauty and empowerment. Baldie Con is an annual bald empowerment conference rooted in Atlanta that brings bald women together to celebrate confidence, resilience, and community, shining a spotlight on the strength of the bald women community. Now entering its 5th year, Baldie Con is expanding to multiple cities and growing its impact nationwide.

Felicia Flores turned profound personal loss into powerful purpose. After the heartbreaking loss of her angel baby, Felicia began losing her hair and was diagnosed with alopecia.&nbsp;As a mother navigating grief without the option to pause life, she searched for new ways to process her emotions and reclaim her identity. That journey sparked a bold mission to redefine beauty and empowerment. Baldie Con&nbsp;is an annual bald empowerment conference rooted in Atlanta that brings bald women together to celebrate confidence, resilience, and community, shining a spotlight on the strength of the bald women community. Now entering its 5th year, Baldie Con is expanding to multiple cities and growing its impact nationwide.

Mompreneurs Featuring Felicia Flores | S4Ep23

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Stacey Muhammad is a powerhouse Hollywood director whose rise has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares her journey from independent filmmaking to directing top-tier talent on acclaimed television series such as Harlem, Queen Sugar, Raising Kanan, and more. Stacey opens up about balancing motherhood while breaking into the film and TV industry, and how her work caught the attention of Ava Duvernay. Her story is packed with insight, resilience, and the kind of wisdom only earned through experience.

Stacey Muhammad is a powerhouse Hollywood director whose rise has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, she shares her journey from independent filmmaking to directing top-tier talent on acclaimed television series such as&nbsp;Harlem,&nbsp;Queen Sugar,&nbsp;Raising Kanan, and more. Stacey opens up about balancing motherhood while breaking into the film and TV industry, and how her work caught the attention of Ava Duvernay. Her story is packed with insight, resilience, and the kind of wisdom only earned through experience.

Mompreneurs Featuring Stacey Muhammad | S4Ep22

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Keanna Sanders, CEO and founder of Sandbridge Early Learning Centers, shares her inspiring journey from the fashion industry to establishing a network of childcare facilities that cater to modern family needs with extended hours. She discusses the influence of her grandmother on her entrepreneurial spirit, the importance of mentorship, and her commitment to empowering women and girls through her nonprofit, Baltimore Dynamic Women. Keanna emphasizes the significance of community support, innovative solutions in childcare, and her vision to become a leading international childcare provider, all while balancing her role as a single mother.

Keanna Sanders, CEO and founder of Sandbridge Early Learning Centers, shares her inspiring journey from the fashion industry to establishing a network of childcare facilities that cater to modern family needs with extended hours. She discusses the influence of her grandmother on her entrepreneurial spirit, the importance of mentorship, and her commitment to empowering women and girls through her nonprofit, Baltimore Dynamic Women. Keanna emphasizes the significance of community support, innovative solutions in childcare, and her vision to become a leading international childcare provider, all while balancing her role as a single mother.

Mompreneurs Featuring Keanna Sanders | S4Ep21

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Black MOMPRENEURS take center stage in this intimate interview series highlighting their stories about creating generational wealth for their families, all while balancing motherhood. Between authoring new books on fixing your finances and virtual training sessions, to creating food for the culture... these powerhouse women are redefining what it means to be a working mom – while inspiring the next generation of mothers to do it for themselves.

Black MOMPRENEURS take center stage in this intimate interview series highlighting their stories about creating generational wealth for their families, all while balancing motherhood. Between authoring new books on fixing your finances and virtual training sessions, to creating food for the culture... these powerhouse women are redefining what it means to be a working mom – while inspiring the next generation of mothers to do it for themselves.

Black MOMPRENEURS take center stage in this intimate interview series highlighting their stories about creating generational wealth for their families, all while balancing motherhood.

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