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Role Mamas

Some of our favorite Black women on how they became mothers, wives, entrepreneurs, corporate ladder sprinters, & more.

Inga Watkins

New Rochelle, New York

Proper etiquette doesn't hold as much social currency these days as it probably should. (All it takes is a cursory glance at any of the reality shows that pass as must-see TV these days to know as much.) But Inga Watkins is doing her part to restore good graces to the next generation of young adults—and those of us who want to know how to place a proper plate setting—through her company Modelquette. Watkins tells mater mea how she turned a lifelong passion for etiquette into a successful business.

Khalilah Beavers

Brooklyn, New York

After a certain amount of time and success in a profession, the ambitious start to wonder what’s waiting for them beyond their comfort zones. For men's stylist Khalilah Beavers, that meant opening Shirley + Alice, a boutique packed with vintage goodies. She spoke with mater mea about how she took the leap back into retail—now as the owner instead of the employee—while doting on her son, 2-year-old Mosiah, and her four stepchildren: Nzinga, Jordan, Stokely, and Richard Jr.

Hadiiya Barbel

Brooklyn, New York

You'd be forgiven for not recognizing Hadiiya Barbel the second or even third time you meet her. The 33-year-old businesswoman can be a boho sun goddess one moment, and a '60s revolutionary the next all thanks to her Crowns—the line of high-end wig she's created for more than a decade. Barbel tells mater mea how she turned her life's mission into a successful business while being a single mom.

Jamyla Bennu

Baltimore, MD

As co-founder of beauty brand Oyin Handmade and mother of two children, Jamyla Bennu has mastered the art of the work-family shuffle. Her business philosophy transitions smoothly into her home, where she and her husband insist on raising their two sons on their own terms. Bennu speaks with mater mea about her journey toward authenticity in her family life and career, and reveals the key decisions that continue to bless her today.

Makeda Thomas

Brooklyn, New York

There is a tremendous amount of movement in Makeda Thomas’ life, which is unsurprising since she has been dancing professionally for 15 years. Thomas, 35, has toured and showcased works with several big-name, Brooklyn-based companies, while somehow finding time to found her own self-named dance company in 2003. Thomas and her 3-year-old son, Shiloh, split their time between New York and Trinidad. Thomas speaks with mater mea about her two homes, and how each place keeps her grounded.

Jamilah Lemieux

Brooklyn, New York

Jamilah Lemieux shared the details of her tough, but rewarding, pregnancy, and explains how she plans on raising her daughter, Naima Freedom.

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