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Role Mamas

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Timberly Whitfield

Bronx, New York

Like many women, Timberly Whitfield spent her 20s establishing herself and her career, using her passion for connecting with others on camera to become a TV personality. Now a stay-at-home mother to daughter Raina (11) and son Gabriel (3), Whitfield is ready to put her best face forward once more. She speaks with mater mea about the worlds she traverses spiritually, professionally, and as a mother.

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