Everyone says “it takes a village”… but what if the village you have isn’t actually supporting you the way you need?

In this episode, Maya and Sarah get honest about what a village really looks like in certain seasons of life. They unpack the difference between emotional support and real, practical help, and why proximity, history, and good intentions don’t always equal true support.

Together, they walk through a sort of “village audit” — a gentle but eye-opening way to assess who is truly showing up in your life right now, and where you may need to shift or build new support.

They also share:

• The 3 types of villagers everyone needs (and why no one person can be all three)

• Red flags and green flags in friendships and support systems

• How to ask for help and give help clearly

• Tangible ways to build (and be part of) a village

This episode is your reminder that doing it all was never meant to be done alone.

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Keep doing it all, and doing it well!

This week we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful conversations with Stephany Faublas. Stephany and her daughter Cadence share a truly special bond, working together as partners in both life and creativity. In this episode, we explore their unique mother-daughter relationship, what it’s like raising each other, and how they support each other through their personal and professional journeys.

Stephany opens up about single motherhood, the courage it takes to speak honestly about difficult relationships and the realities many mothers face behind closed doors. We also talk about their viral TikTok moment, the unpolished side of creating content online, and what it looks like to grow alongside your child.

Since this conversation first aired, Stephany has continued sharing her story on her podcast, After Birth, as well as her youtube channel. She has also started a nonprofit called the F U fund which is designed to help women financially through situations similar to her own.

Knowing how far she and Cadence have come since this recording makes this conversation hit even deeper. We’re honored to share it again.

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This week, we’re joined by Darren Graham-a content creator, and single dad by choice whose building family and community on his own terms.

We talk about Darren’s journey from educator to content creator, his path to fatherhood through adoption, and what it’s looked like to step into this new chapter with intention. He shares how his love of fashion and personal style shows up in his everyday life, and how that expression is already being passed down to his son.

We also get into what “village” really means, from his support of communities like the Brooklyn Stroll Club to the people who show up for him in real life, and why parenthood is never meant to be done alone.

Darren also shares a heartfelt love letter to Black women, what he considers an “op,” and how he unwinds, bringing both humor and honesty to the conversation.

This episode is funny, emotional, and a powerful reminder that building a full life, and raising a child, takes intention, presence, and community.

If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, or leave a review-it helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community.

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Keep doing it all, and doing it well!