May 11, 2026
In this episode of Let’s Be Real: Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Lori Taggart, a longtime banker, Harley rider, mom of four, and proud “Gigi” to nine grandchildren, for a conversation that feels like sitting down with someone who just gets it.
From raising kids far from home as a military spouse to navigating...
May 4, 2026
What happens when motherhood doesn’t look anything like you expected?
In this episode of Let’s Be Real: Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Shannon Harrell, a mom of four, including triplets born prematurely, to talk about the reality behind the highlight reel. From navigating infertility and IVF, to the...
Apr 27, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Beth Leeds, an 84-year-young author, activist, and mama whose life is a testament to the power of positivity, purpose, and taking action.
From advocating for change as a child to building businesses as a single mom and influencing real...
Apr 20, 2026
In this powerful episode of Let's Be Real Mama Journeys, host Nikki Brooker sits down with Rachell Walk to unpack a motherhood journey tht is as raw as it is resilient. From the emotional toll of infertility and societal pressure to a traumatic birth that led to years of painful complications. Rachell shares what...
Apr 13, 2026
In this episode of Let's Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki Brooker chats with longtime teacher and mom-of-two Chandra Thomas. They dive into the highs and lows of motherhood — raising kids without nearby family, teaching through isolation, navigating a child’s ADD diagnosis, and breaking generational patterns...