Motherhood is beautiful… and complicated… and sometimes a little unhinged.

In this Mother’s Day episode, we hold space for the full spectrum of what it means to be a mom right now. We have an honest conversation about the realities of Black maternal health—and reflect on three recent cases in the news involving Black mothers that ended in tragedy. These stories are heavy, but necessary, and we approach them with care, empathy, and a desire to keep these conversations from being ignored.

From there, we get personal—sharing our own motherhood experiences, how we’ve changed, and the versions of ourselves we’ve had to grieve along the way.

And because this is Doing It All, we balance it with the moments that keep us laughing:

our take on “freak numbers” (let’s just say… Sarah went from a 6 to maybe a 4, while Maya is a tentative 7 )

Maya sharing a very honest “did I really just say that to my child?” moment that had us both in tears

the phrases we say at least 100 times a day to our toddlers

and our current favorite “horror movies”… aka what we’ve discovered in the depths of our kids’ car seats (truly terrifying)

We also leave you with a simple challenge this week: do something for yourself that you normally do for everyone else. The same care, effort, and intention—you deserve that too. And if you do, post it and tag us—we want to see it

We also read a listener letter that hit home for all of us—on grieving who you were before motherhood, and what it looks like to slowly find yourself again.

Whether you’re holding a lot right now, missing your old self, or just trying to make it to bedtime—this episode is for you. Happy Mother's Day!

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If your brain feels like 47 tabs are open (and you’re the only one who knows what’s in each one)… this episode is for you.
This week, we’re sitting down with Nathalie Strattion - co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Hearth Display for a conversation about the real weight of running a home.
We get into:
The never-ending mental checklist
Building a life (and a business) while raising kids
How we can start making the invisible… visible
Plus, Nathalie takes us inside a day in her life as a busy mom while building Hearth. She shares with us what it actually looks like behind the scenes, what’s working, and what she’s releasing.
If you’ve ever thought “how is all of this living in my head?”… press play.

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Keep doing it all, and doing it well!

In this rerelease if an episode from this time last year, we sat down with a woman who isn’t just making history—she’s rewiring it. Evelynn Escobar, founder of Hike Clerb, has built a movement that empowers racialized people to reconnect with the outdoors. She’s reclaiming space, redefining belonging, and reminding us that nature is for everyone.
At a time when DEI efforts are being challenged and the environment feels more precious than ever, this conversation is necessary. We’re diving into the intersection of representation, environmental justice, and the radical act of rest in nature—because touching grass isn’t just a hobby, it’s resistance.
Evelynn also opens up about motherhood, how she includes her toddler in everything she does, and how she’s preparing to welcome another child. She shares her journey with home birthing, the importance of being surrounded by a team that has your best interest at heart, and how her village has helped her show up as the best version of herself.
This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong—whether in the outdoors, in certain spaces, or in systems that weren’t built with them in mind.

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Everyone says “it takes a village”… but what if the village you have isn’t actually supporting you the way you need?

In this episode, Maya and Sarah get honest about what a village really looks like in certain seasons of life. They unpack the difference between emotional support and real, practical help, and why proximity, history, and good intentions don’t always equal true support.

Together, they walk through a sort of “village audit” — a gentle but eye-opening way to assess who is truly showing up in your life right now, and where you may need to shift or build new support.

They also share:

• The 3 types of villagers everyone needs (and why no one person can be all three)

• Red flags and green flags in friendships and support systems

• How to ask for help and give help clearly

• Tangible ways to build (and be part of) a village

This episode is your reminder that doing it all was never meant to be done alone.

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This week we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful conversations with Stephany Faublas. Stephany and her daughter Cadence share a truly special bond, working together as partners in both life and creativity. In this episode, we explore their unique mother-daughter relationship, what it’s like raising each other, and how they support each other through their personal and professional journeys.

Stephany opens up about single motherhood, the courage it takes to speak honestly about difficult relationships and the realities many mothers face behind closed doors. We also talk about their viral TikTok moment, the unpolished side of creating content online, and what it looks like to grow alongside your child.

Since this conversation first aired, Stephany has continued sharing her story on her podcast, After Birth, as well as her youtube channel. She has also started a nonprofit called the F U fund which is designed to help women financially through situations similar to her own.

Knowing how far she and Cadence have come since this recording makes this conversation hit even deeper. We’re honored to share it again.

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This week, we’re joined by Darren Graham-a content creator, and single dad by choice whose building family and community on his own terms.

We talk about Darren’s journey from educator to content creator, his path to fatherhood through adoption, and what it’s looked like to step into this new chapter with intention. He shares how his love of fashion and personal style shows up in his everyday life, and how that expression is already being passed down to his son.

We also get into what “village” really means, from his support of communities like the Brooklyn Stroll Club to the people who show up for him in real life, and why parenthood is never meant to be done alone.

Darren also shares a heartfelt love letter to Black women, what he considers an “op,” and how he unwinds, bringing both humor and honesty to the conversation.

This episode is funny, emotional, and a powerful reminder that building a full life, and raising a child, takes intention, presence, and community.

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In this special Valentine’s Day re-release, we’re bringing back the only couple we’ve ever interviewed together on Doing It All — Blair and Spencer Paysinger.

Blair is the co-founder of Post 21, a thoughtfully curated marketplace celebrating Black-owned businesses. Spencer is a former NFL player turned consulting producer and the real-life inspiration behind the hit TV show All American. Together, they are a dynamic, deeply intentional couple building careers, raising children, and protecting their marriage in the process.

In this episode, Blair and Spencer open up about what it really looks like to balance ambition and partnership — from navigating demanding careers and entrepreneurship to raising two young kids while staying connected as husband and wife.

We talk about:

• Building individual dreams while supporting each other’s growth

• Protecting your relationship in high-demand seasons

• Communication, ego, and recalibrating when life shifts

• Parenting as a team

• The logistics (and love) behind “doing it all”

If you’ve ever wondered how ambitious couples sustain joy while managing full plates, this conversation offers honesty, insight, and practical perspective.

And don’t forget to check out Spencer’s podcast, Higher Valleys, co-hosted with Jelani Jenkins, for more thoughtful conversations on growth, purpose, and navigating life’s peaks and valleys.

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There’s a massive snowstorm outside, a lot of fear in the air, and inside our homes, parents are doing what they always do - getting through the day however they can.

In this episode, we’re recording from real life as it’s happening. Maya is two weeks postpartum, we’re snowed in with toddlers, and the news cycle feels heavy and relentless. We talk honestly about what it’s like to be parenting in this moment - when your nervous system is shot, your phone won’t stop delivering bad news, and you’re still expected to show up for your kids with patience and hope.

You’ll also hear a very special (and very sweet) guest throughout the conversation: Maya’s newborn son, whose tiny baby noises make a few perfectly timed appearances, because this is what doing it all actually sounds like.

We move between the personal and the political, touching on postpartum recovery, cabin fever, screen guilt, and the emotional toll of raising children amid political fear, ICE rumors, and growing uncertainty, especially for immigrant families. We talk about how much invisible labor parents carry, and why being told to “just be resilient” often misses the point.

Listener letters guide much of the conversation, including questions about surviving snow days with toddlers and screens, navigating fear in mixed-status families, and managing postpartum anxiety and existential dread in a world that feels increasingly unstable.

This episode is honest, chaotic, validating, and rooted in solidarity over solutions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, scared, tired, or unsure how to hold it all at once, you’re not alone.

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