In this episode of That Twin Mama Podcast, Lauren Berty reflects on her time aboard the Disney Destiny — a sailing that became a powerful reminder of what it feels like when representation is intentional, authentic, and fully woven into the experience from the very beginning.

This isn’t a traditional Disney cruise review. It’s an honest conversation about Black joy, identity, motherhood, and how thoughtful storytelling can create spaces where Black families feel deeply seen — while also inviting everyone into richer, more meaningful experiences.

Through conversations with Yolanda Cade, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs for Disney Signature Experiences, and Corey J. Bradford, the actor portraying Hercules aboard Disney Destiny, Lauren explores how Black voices, culture, and excellence were intentionally embedded across entertainment, music, design, and service — not as a theme night or spotlight moment, but as an integral part of the ship’s soul.

This episode is for parents raising children who deserve to see themselves reflected with power and pride, families navigating multiple generations together, moms rediscovering themselves beyond survival mode, and anyone who believes that inclusive storytelling doesn’t divide — it deepens the magic for everyone.

• How Black storytelling aboard Disney Destiny was intentionally designed, not added on

• Why representation feels different when it’s authentic and deeply integrated

• Seeing Black excellence reflected in Disney stories — from Pride Lands to Hercules

• What it means for children to see themselves as heroes on the biggest stages

• How inclusive design creates joy across generations

• Why Disney Destiny felt like rest, healing, and affirmation — not just entertainment

• The role storytelling plays in helping moms and families reconnect with themselves

• Why spaces that honor culture make experiences richer for all guests

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What happens when a family vacation becomes something much deeper?

In this episode of That Twin Mama, Lauren reflects on a Disney Destiny cruise experience that unexpectedly became a moment of rest, gratitude, and reconnection after a challenging year. Rather than a traditional travel recap, this conversation explores parenting, mental load, generational joy, and what it feels like to finally be supported as a mom.

Through candid conversations with her husband, her mother-in-law, and Disney hospitality and culinary leaders, Lauren shares how intentional design, thoughtful service, and family-first spaces allowed both parents and kids to truly enjoy the experience without rushing, apologizing, or managing every detail.

This episode is for parents who feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure whether real rest is even possible while traveling with kids, and for anyone navigating a season where joy feels hard to access.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why this Disney cruise felt like rest instead of “parenting in a different location”

• How Disney Destiny is intentionally designed for families

• Parenting, partnership, and reconnecting as a couple

• The power of shared experiences across generations

• Why reducing the mental load for moms matters

• Practical Disney cruise tips for families

• How food, service, and storytelling shape the experience

• Choosing joy after a hard year, even when life isn’t perfect

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Choosing Joy After a Hard Year

02:40 Why This Cruise Felt Different

07:50 Experiencing Disney Across Generations

14:00 Traveling With Kids Without Burnout

18:45 Food, Allergies & Family-Friendly Dining

22:30 When Parents Finally Feel Supported

This episode isn’t a travel guide - it’s a reflection on parenting, presence, and choosing joy when life feels heavy.

If this episode resonated with you, please let us know your favorite part - we’d love to hear what stood out!

Credits:

Production: Berty + KRF Enterprises

Direction: Shantie Midnight

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative

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This spring, That Twin Mama took her mic to The Momference® — the premier, three-day gathering for Black and Brown millennial moms, powered by District Motherhued®. In a weekend built to nourish, uplift, and celebrate #BlackMomMagic, Lauren sat down with powerhouse moms, thought leaders, and healers to bring you these bite-sized, heart-full episodes straight from the DC mom squad that’s rewriting what community care looks like.

In this mini episode, Lauren cozies up with the brilliant Marissa Nelson — award-winning sex therapist and founder of IntimacyMoons Couples Retreats — for a real talk about sex after the babies arrive. From scheduling sex (yes, we’re doing it!) to non-sexual touch, awkward butt grabs, and why “playing” isn’t just for kids, they break down how modern couples can keep closeness, pleasure, and that delicious sense of anticipation alive — even when the house is chaotic and you’re all touched out.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why scheduling sex isn’t unsexy — it’s survival
• How couples lose the “play” and how to get it back
• The power of non-sexual touch and staying close when you’re exhausted
• Marissa’s wisdom on making pleasure a priority, not a perk

💛 Marissa Nelson — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Certified Sexuality Educator (CSE), and the genius behind IntimacyMoons Couples Retreats (as seen in The New York Times, Women’s Health, Fodor's Travel and more!). Find her work and book your escape at intimacymoons.com and follow her on IG https://www.instagram.com/xomarissanelson/?hl=en

If this one made you feel a little seen (or a little spicy), share it with your best mom friend who needs the reminder that pleasure matters — and perfect isn’t the point. And don’t forget to leave your girl a 5-star review — it keeps this village growing. Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of The Momference minis!

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: That Twin Mama Podcast

🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast

📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast

Credits:

Production: Berty Enterprises

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative

This spring, That Twin Mama took her mic to The Momference® — the premier, three-day gathering for Black and Brown millennial moms, powered by District Motherhued®. In a weekend built to nourish, uplift, and celebrate #BlackMomMagic, Lauren sat down with powerhouse moms, thought leaders, and healers to bring you these bite-sized, heart-full episodes straight from the DC mom squad that’s rewriting what community care looks like.

In this mini episode, Lauren connects with longtime Momference attendee and digital storyteller Noémie Gaines — a former entertainment lawyer turned content creator and motherhood muse — for a conversation that gently challenges the myth of balance and embraces the freedom of harmony. Noémie shares how her family’s vlogging journey led to full-time work in the digital space, how she processes identity shifts in motherhood, and why she centers each day around how she wants to feel, not what she needs to do.

They also talk about how The Momference helped Noémie build her DC village (even as a transplant!), what it’s like to show up authentically online, and how her “Soft Notes” series on YouTube and Substack models daily self-compassion in real time.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why balance is a myth — and how Noémie uses harmony as a compass
• The real talk behind identity shifts in motherhood
• How Momference became her chosen village (and Black mom Disney World!)
• Why daily rituals — like Soft Notes — are a form of nourishment too

💛 Noémie Gaines — wife, mama, content creator, and the voice behind Soft Notes on YouTube and Substack. Find her online:

📲 Instagram: @noemgaines

📺 YouTube: Noémie Gaines

📝 Substack: Soft Notes by Noémie

🎵 TikTok: @noemgaines

If this one made you exhale or rethink your own definition of “balance,” share it with a mama friend who needs the reminder that how we feel matters more than how much we do. And don’t forget to leave your girl a 5-star review — it keeps this village growing. Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of The Momference minis!

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: That Twin Mama Podcast

🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast

📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast

Credits:

Production: Berty Enterprises

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative

This spring, That Twin Mama took her mic to The Momference® — the premier, three-day gathering for Black and Brown millennial moms, powered by District Motherhued®. In a weekend built to nourish, uplift, and celebrate #BlackMomMagic, Lauren sat down with powerhouse moms, thought leaders, and healers to bring you these bite-sized, heart-full episodes straight from the DC mom squad that’s rewriting what community care looks like.

In this mini episode, Lauren sits down with the incredible Simona Noce Wright — co-founder of The Momference® and District Motherhued® — for an inspiring, deeply honest convo about building the village she never had and raising kids who expect to see their mom loved, cared for, and surrounded by sisterhood. Simona shares how a random coffee shop meeting with Nikki Osei-Barrett sparked a movement that’s been rewriting the narrative of Black motherhood ever since — and why mothers need to be nourished, too, if we want to nourish everyone else.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How a coffee date turned into District Motherhued®
• Simona’s take on why your kids need to see you with a village
• What our moms wish they had — and what we’re reclaiming now
• A reminder that showing up for yourself is showing up for them

💛 Simona Noce Wright — film publicist, creative connector, mom of three boys (plus a bonus daughter!), and co-founder of District Motherhued® and The Momference®. Find her daily magic and soccer mom adventures at @thesimonaochewright.

If this one made you feel a little seen (or a little braver about brunch without the guilt) — share it with another mama who needs a reminder that her village exists. And don’t forget to leave your girl a 5-star review — it keeps this village growing. Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of The Momference minis!

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: That Twin Mama Podcast

🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast

📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast

Credits:

Production: Berty Enterprises

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative

This spring, That Twin Mama took her mic to The Momference® — the premier, three-day gathering for Black and Brown millennial moms, powered by District Motherhued®. In a weekend built to nourish, uplift, and celebrate #BlackMomMagic, Lauren sat down with powerhouse moms, thought leaders, and healers to bring you these bite-sized, heart-full episodes straight from the DC mom squad that’s rewriting what community care looks like.

In this mini episode, Lauren kicks back with the brilliant Nikki Osei-Barrett — co-founder of District Motherhued® and The Momference® itself — for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply honest talk about what it’s like to raise kids across decades… and why that first child will always clock your growth. They unpack the evolution of motherhood (and marriage!) from teen love to grown-woman realness, how to handle the regrets we carry from our early parenting years, and why doing better now is the whole point. Plus: raising teens in the TikTok era, checking phones for secret searches, and why our kids will always read us for filth.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why your oldest kid knows you like nobody else — and reminds you daily
• Nikki’s real talk on parenting as a teen vs. a grown mom
• How District Motherhued® became the village so many moms crave
• Lauren & Nikki’s confessions about raising boys in the age of screens (and porn)

💛 Nikki Osei-Barrett — creative, connector, mom of three, and co-founder of District Motherhued® and The Momference®. Follow her daily realness on Instagram at @chocl8fashionpr.

If this one made you feel a little seen (or deeply called out by your oldest), share it with a mom friend who needs the reminder that grace grows with us. And don’t forget to leave your girl a 5-star review — it keeps this village growing. Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of The Momference minis!

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: That Twin Mama Podcast

🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast

📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast

Credits:

Production: Berty Enterprises

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative

This spring, That Twin Mama took the mic to The Momference® — the premier, three-day gathering for Black and Brown millennial moms, powered by District Motherhued®. In a weekend designed to nourish, uplift, and celebrate #BlackMomMagic, Lauren cozied up with powerhouse moms, thought leaders, and healers to bring you these bite-sized, big-hearted episodes straight from the DC mom squad rewriting what community care looks like.

In this mini episode, Lauren chats with trauma therapist Kobe Campbell and her twin sister, Odua, for a raw, funny, soul-tingly convo about what it’s like growing up as a twin in a world obsessed with comparing you. They unpack birth order drama (twin A vs twin B), the weirdest twin questions they’ve ever gotten, and why it matters so much to help twins see themselves as whole, separate people. Plus: how parents can talk about differences before the world does — and why that can be healing for all our kids.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Why people love comparing twins (and how Kobe’s term comparative identity explains it all)
• How birth order shows up in twin dynamics (and why Lauren’s keeping it secret for now!)
• The wild questions twins get asked
• Real talk on how to protect your kids’ soft spots — twin or not

💛 Kobe Campbell — award-winning trauma therapist, author, and soft space creator. Find her at kobecampbell.com and on socials https://www.instagram.com/kobecampbell_/

💛 Odua — flight attendant, world traveler, and the other half of this beautiful twinhood. Follow her adventures https://www.instagram.com/nanayaa_odua/ .

If you felt seen (or exposed, in the best way) — send this one to your mom group chat, your twin mom club, or that one friend who still thinks twins have secret telepathy. And hey, leave your girl a 5-star review so this village keeps growing! Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of The Momference minis.

📺 Subscribe on YouTube: That Twin Mama Podcast

🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast

📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcast

Credits:

Production: Berty Enterprises

Editing: Nomadic Orca

Music: Far Eye House

Photo: Birch Thomas

Design: Erin Fox Creative