Mothers Unleashed LA

Tina Wayt discovers life in death and grief.

Tamar "Zooms" with Tina Wayt to discuss - not motherhood - but GRANDmotherhood. Tina is a grandmother to 11 grandchildren and only 2 of them are biological. We question Tina on all things life - legacy, hard choices, do-overs, and coping with grief. Tina is a breath of fresh air and an inspiration. We hope you enjoy! Tina, a native Southern Californian, worked for 34 years as a flight attendant living in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco. Tina has met celebrities, musicians, politicians and even a King and Queen! She and her husband of 40 years have spent a lifetime crisscrossing the globe collecting stories, cultures, and a deep appreciation for people wherever they go. When she’s not traveling, she channels that creativity into her Etsy shop, where her imagination and hands-on talent really shine. Known for her warm personality, adventurous spirit, and a big heart, she loves making memories as much as she loves exploring the world. Perhaps her greatest adventure is being a hands-on grandma to eleven grandchildren. CW: cancer, death, grief Opening music by TV Girl: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/ [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/]

Roshada Baldwin, "woulda shoulda coulda's," and parenting through grief.

After a long hiatus, we're back! In this episode, we sit down with Roshada Baldwin to discuss her piece on losing the love of her life and the father to her two children. Though the death happened four years ago, Roshada is still processing, and she unpacks how Mothers Unleashed helped her on that journey. As a special treat, her son, Jemari, joins the conversation! At the end, we play her live recording. CW: drugs, addiction, death, grief Roshada is a native of Los Angeles, a proud mother of two sons, and a lifelong artist and educator. With over 30 years of experience in dance education and studio operations, she has dedicated her career to nurturing creativity, structure, and community. She also brings more than 23 years of professional experience with the Los Angeles Unified School District, alongside a deep love for writing and storytelling—using words as another way to connect, reflect, and inspire. Opening music by TV Girl: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/ [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/]

Natalie Dillion - Working Mom, Cheerleader... and the duality of it all

In this episode, Natalie Dillion sits down over Zoom with Tamar to discuss her piece on being a working mom to two kids while being a naturally upbeat person, and juggling the ups and downs of it all. Tamar also takes a moment to discuss how Natalie's piece and interview reflect Mother Unleashed's greater goal. CW: miscarriage, cancer, mental health Natalie Dillion is mother to two vivacious kids, Dax 4 and Gwenn 1, and she’s also an executive who’s been climbing the corporate ladder since 2012. As a vice president at the public relations agency FINN Partners, she leads its West Coast luxury travel office. Opening music by TV Girl: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/ [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/]

Devon Dionne and Overstuffing her Knapsack

In this epsiode, Tamar sits down with Devon Dionne to discuss how Devon handles being a doer who is trying (and oftentimes failing) at doing less, and what type of behavior pattern we're passing down to our children. Once again, the episode ends with Devon's live story recording. Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, review! Contains a few curse words. Devon's bio: A former dancer, Devon is a gyrotonics instructor and studio owner. Whether she's doing endless crafts and dance parties with her kids, encouraging her friends to live their best lives, or volunteering in the community, Devon always leads from the heart. Opening music by TV Girl: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/ [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/]

Darlene Morales and How Death Leads to Motherhood

Immigrant, Mom, and Director of Little Stars Preschool in Los Angeles, Darlene Morales sits down to discuss her pain surrounding all things motherhood and how that actually brought her closer to wanting to be a mother, herself. The conversation twists and turns, touching on parenting styles, the importance of multigenerational exposure for children, crafting the lives we desire as mothers, and more. The episode ends with Darlene's live story recording. Be sure to like, subscribe, rate, review! TW: death, miscarriage Darlene's bio: Born in El Salvador, Darlene became an Angelino at the age of nine. She is a mom to four: her daughter Sophia, age 20, son Andrew, age 16, son Jeremy, age 7, and sweet Tiffany (the family doggy), age 14. Darlene has dedicated her life to educating the young minds of the next generation. The co-owner of Little Stars Preschool, Darlene spends her days fostering an environment that promotes creativity and community. Www.littlestarsprek.com [http://Www.littlestarsprek.com] Opening music by TV Girl: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/ [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TV_Girl/Our_First_2_EPs/TV_Girl_-_Our_First_2_EPs_-_06_Lizzy_Come_Back_to_Life/]