Drive Like A Motha

Breast cancer survivor, phenomenal mom to three sons, tv show host, and producer - Lisa Johnson Smith joined me in an interview to talk about everything from raising three boys to surviving breast cancer and post-op complications. This woman is strong! She has survived what many of us may not have.

During the interview, she shared that while she has worked on many shows, Teen Summit was the best television production experience...

"The one predictable thing about the coronavirus is that it is unpredictable."

Twin sister doctors, Dr. McDonald and Dr. Wardlaw go on to discuss the coronavirus and how to protect our families during the pandemic. They pointed out that COVID Fatigue is real but stressed that we cannot let up because it is badly affecting our health. 

During our conversation, the doctors also talked about vaccine researc...

On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha podcast, I talked with Dr. Jerika Johnstone. She is a wife, mother of three, and serious yogi! She shared so much wisdome about Kemet Yoga, a style of yoga used to tap into the energy of our ancestors. Kemet, we know it as Egypt, has a rich history as the land of the beginning. Kemet Yoga is the practice of connecting with ancestors through poses and hand gestures during yoga and meditation...

In this episode, we have Ladawn Lanier, Sexologist, and Psychologist. I feel that the majority of moms who listen to this episode will walk away feeling relieved. LaDawn normalized everything I was feeling. I literally felt like I went to a therapy session. 

A sexologist is usually a psychologist or therapist who has taken specialized courses in sex education. LaDawn shares that the biggest myth is that if you go to a sex ...

Another good friend joined me on the Drive Like a Motha podcast today. Her name is Natalie Swain Cargile. She started her own networking company and television production company. This woman is a dynamic mom of three (which includes a set of twins), a business owner, and a wife. On the podcast she shared some really good tips about the importance of creating a system, knowing your "why", aligning yourself with the greats ...

On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we are talking about credit and wealth. They go hand in hand. I have had my fair share of pitfalls from college years through adulthood and I have to say that I am finally wiser about the way I use credit. Terri "The Credit Lady" Couser joins us on this episode to discuss how to maximize our credit to get the things we want. 

Terri's whole entire episode is ...

On this episode of the Drive Like a Motha Podcast, we were joined by Emmy-nominated actress, Crystal Lee Brown. She shares on the podcast how missing one opportunity as a child has shaped her into being intentional and strategic about going after her goals. But more than anything, Crystal is a dedicated mom and wife. She shared how she has to juggle to make it all work, but it doesn't come without the mom guilt rushing in. 

Psychologist, Comedian, professor, author, and mom- Dr. Erin A. Harper sat down with me to discuss the benefits of staying creative. She wrote a book titled, Dear Mom, You Don't Get to Have Nice Things. In this book, Erin shows the many ways we adjust to our new lives with kids. 

Erin also talks about how being creative balances her more serious role as a graduate-level psychology professor. "Just get started,&qu...

Today's guest is very near and dear to my heart. We were raised in the same home for the majority of my early childhood. Our mothers are sisters. Crystal Roberson is my cousin. She is a mother of three and one of the strongest women I know. She loss her son Jalen to brain cancer on February 2, 2020 and wanted to share her story with us and provide encouragement and advice to other moms who are having a similar experience. 

My good friend Dr. Loni Tabb joined me on the Drive Like a Mother podcast to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, how it affects Brown and Black Americans, and what we can do to protect our health and wellness and reduce the impact if we contract the virus. 

One of the most important takeaways during my conversation with Dr. Tabb was her emphasis on the relationship between the coronavirus survival rate and cardiovascular health. She s...

In this episode, Christine Krzyzanowski shares how she has been able to build her business while being a mother. We discussed hardships in life and those we've encountered during the COVID - 19 pandemic. She also shared lots of great tips for moms including a list of financial resources that will help moms start a business. 

• Grants.gov
• National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grants.
• Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Busines...

This episode was so meaningful to me for so many reasons. COVID-19 has put heavy restrictions on the human to human connection. We are hard-wired to have physical contact with one another. We have been forced to create new schedules, routines, habits, and have basically restructured our lives around our new normal. 

In this episode, Elana Clark-Faler explains why having a “can-do attitude” can make all the difference. Not in the sen...

In this episode, Dr. Abdulla shares how she has grown her business by providing a top-notch customer experience and making her clients feel "right at home". She also talks about juggling family and business. 

Dr. Abdulla is my personal dentist and quite honestly, I feel she's one of the best. There are magazines that second my opinion. She's been featured on local television stations, Philadelphia Magaz...

This Drive Like a Motha Podcast episode features Elaine G. Johnson, Founder of Latinas in Motion, host of the Mogul Mami Podcast, and creator of the Pray, Plan, Slay planner. This mother of 2 is a whole mood. She is innovative and takes action. In this episode, Elaine shares how her belief in her vision has lead to other doors opening such as sharing her vision for Latinas in Motion on stage at the Michelle Obama book tour in Phila...

Kristen Feden is an award-winning lawyer based in Philadelphia. She is a wife and mother of two boys. On the Drive Like a Motha podcast, Kristen shared that she is a fighter for victims of violence and abuse. She is a protector by nature and will go the distance to ensure her clients feel that they are supported and protected. 

As a mother Kristen manages home and life by creating a support team. She keeps it all in the family ...

**This episode was taped before the social distancing order of COVID 19 pandemic took place. Also, we had to stop recording and switch spaces in the middle of the episode, so you will hear a slight difference in the sound as you move through the interview.**

Leaving a job is never easy. It’s the expenses of benefits like life insurance, health care, built-in paid sick days, predictable work hours, and having a consistent payche...

In this Drive Like a Motha episode, Karen Peterkin-Lewis opens up about her journey from miscarriage to finding love. More specifically she talks about her grieving process after losing her son Ellis and not giving up on love.

Miscarriage is hard, unforgiving, confusing, and discouraging. Doctors are scientific, bosses are not empathic, and the world keeps moving. After having miscarriages in 2017 and 2018, I thought some...

Becoming a mother is an evolutionary process. It is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences of womanhood. This transition also comes with the challenges of hormonal changes, figuring out how to manage your new life, accepting your new body, and learning a new human. We aren’t given an instruction manual after delivery, but we can rely on the resources that are provided to us in this day in age and ask for help when need...

We are all on different journeys in life. Some of us want to be educators while others want to practice law. The point is that we are all on this journey to achieving our life long goals. This podcast was created to provide community so that none of us feel we are on the path alone. 

In this episode, Jania Daniels describes what it is like to be a restaurant owner and real estate agent and investor. What is most intriguing...