Mother's Day should be everyday, well not exactly, but mothers shouldn't have to wait for one day to be celebrated for all they do as moms. Too often we wait for others to come along, give us a pat on the back and say, "you're doing a great...

The coronavirus pandemic has added an extra layer of uncertainty and everything around us is telling us to fight through it by teaching us different coping skills. Many of us have been dealing with stress, worry, and anxiety, yet we have worked...

They say April Showers bring May Flowers!  And showers, baby showers that is, are what Alana and Xia discuss in this episode. Are you a mom-to-be? Then this episode will help you decide how to choose a host, build your registry, and more. ...

In this episode, Alana and Xia interview Tamishio Hawkins, mom of 13-year-old kid entrepreneur, Tamia Hawkins. Tamia is the CEO of Mia's Treats Delight, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Some parents not only have a regular 9-5 job whil...

As moms we each arrived at parenthood through various ways; some of us planned to the day when we would begin trying to start a family, while others were met with a surprise conception and baby. Either way, we became first time parents and from...

Many parents have been charged with the task of working from home while also homeschooling their children during this time of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist parents with this task, Alana and Xia interview Chanel Smith, former tea...

In episode 46, Alana and Xia discuss how they handling social distancing and share some of fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has taken many of us out of our comfort zone and created a lot of uncertainty. Because of the uncertain...

In episode 45, Real Moms Too interview mother and fellow podcaster, Shakisha Morgan, Estate Planning Attorney with the Griffin Firm PLLC in Washington, D.C.  Shakisha discusses the importance of having a Will, Trust, and/or an Estate Plan....

Did you know the 2020 Census takes place this year, starting TODAY? If you did not, it is okay, Real Moms Too is here to remind you that this is the year to complete the application. In episode 44, Alana and Xia interview Susan Licate, Media an...

It is officially Women's History Month, thus Alana and Xia dedicate a an entire episode to discussing womanhood, sisterhood, and why each are important in our society. The hosts  discuss how childhood experiences shaped their idea of woman...

To conclude Black History Month, Real Moms Too interviewed one of their favorite local Facebook groups, BLaC, Black Lactation Circle of Central Ohio. In this episode, two of BLaC's founding leaders, Yolanda Owens and Kimberly Quachey, discuss t...

In this episode, your favorite momfriends continue the conversation on Black History Month by discussing black doulas.  Often times, the idea of using a doula throughout a pregnancy, labor, and delivery seems more like a "luxury" rather th...

February is the month of love!  Some of us mamas are trying to get our sexy back and the rest of us are trying to figure out what the heck is wrong and why is my sex drive so out of wack.  Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Chante Mead...

To celebrate Black History Month, Real Moms Too interview Dr. Melissa Crum, artist, education consultant, diversity practitioner, and founder of Mosaic Education Network LLC. Dr. Crum shares with listeners how to have difficult conversations wi...

Some mothers have amazing ideas and businesses brewing in their minds, but between juggling motherhood and feeling inadequate, often times we do not even attempt to get started.  The moms who have mustered up enough confidence to at least ...

In the workplace, this is often the time of year when employers begin completing year-end reviews with their employees. Whether you are in the midst of a review with management or interviewing for a new job, like our co-host, Alana, you have to...

We're halfway through the month of January and still fresh into the new year. Real Moms Too thinks this is the perfect time to help mamas get organized. Studies show that clutter can cause stress, anxiety, and the feeling of being overwhelmed. ...

January is a great time to discuss financial goals for you and your family.  Thus, Real Moms Too devotes an entire episode to discuss how to create a spending plan, why having a plan is beneficial, and provide tips on how to save. Real Mom...

To kick-off the New Year and new decade the hosts of RMT interview Dr. Amber Thornton, a Clinical Psychologist and Personal Development Coach, to discuss tips for moms seeking to set realistic goals. We've all been there before, we begin the ne...

As we approach the New Year and a new decade, Alana and Xia take a moment to pause and reflect on the last decade. In episode 33, your momfriends share where they were in life 10 years ago (2009-2010), and how they have evolved since then. They...

The ultimate goal of the "most wonderful time of the year," is to enjoy it, but with the holiday season also comes all sorts of festivities. From holiday parties, Christmas shopping, meal prepping, preparing for Winter Break for their school-ag...

Co-host Alana has been a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) for the last two years, and now she and her husband have decided it is time for her to re-enter the workforce. In episode 31,  Alana shares some of her reservations about working again, whil...

Each holiday season social media users debate whether or not parents should or shouldn't allow children to believe in Santa Claus. For several reasons parents strongly side for team Santa or against team Santa. In episode 30, Alana and Xia shar...

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care who are in need of a family. Motherhood looks differently for all mothers, ...

Many parents spend a good portion of their paychecks on daycare, before, and after school care. And when they finally feel they caught a break, then comes college tuition. In episode 28, Alana and Xia discuss childcare costs across America and ...