Jun 15, 2026
In this episode of Let’s Be Real: Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Marybeth Brush for a raw and relatable conversation about motherhood later in life, the pressure to “do it all,” and the reality of building a career while raising a toddler.
Marybeth shares her journey to becoming a mom at 42, including...
Jun 8, 2026
In this unique and thought-provoking episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Taj Simrit, joining from Greece, to bring a rare and powerful perspective on parenthood, personal growth, and healing.
Taj shares his deeply personal journey from corporate life and fatherhood to divorce, loss, and...
Jun 1, 2026
In this honest and empowering episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Susan McKeown, a pediatric nurse practitioner of over 40 years, author, and mom, for a conversation that every parent needs to hear.
From the raw and chaotic reality of early motherhood to the pressure moms place on themselves...
May 25, 2026
In this deeply moving episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Cindy Eich, a mom of four, grandmother, and author of Love Goes Further, to share a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Cindy opens up about her journey through motherhood, from becoming a young mom and navigating...
May 18, 2026
In this heartfelt and unexpectedly joyful episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with artist and former nurse practitioner Edi Matsumoto, creator of Otter Therapy, a whimsical art collection transforming iconic figures into playful sea otters. But this conversation goes far beyond art.
Edi shares her...