Mamas, we are smack dab in the middle of election season. There are a lot of narratives, a lot of opinions, and a lot of conflicting ideologies that are all hitting a fever pitch right now. The anxiety is just tap dancing on our nervous systems. But here’s the thing: It’s up to us to be responsible citizens. We no longer live in a time where we have the privilege to check out. 

Today, I welcome my friend Mara S. Campo , a four time Emmy winning journalist and mama of two. Mara frequently appears on CNN, MSNBC, and Peacock commentating on race, culture, and social justice. She has previously worked as a correspondent for Good Morning America and the Today Show.

Tune in and listen to episode 54 of Mamaste with Tanika Ray. Mara and I are talking about the importance of our natural hair journeys (and those of our daughters), why it’s so important to protect our energy, and how she shifted her career focus to avoid burnout.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• One of Mara’s favorite work stories—featuring Tracee Ellis Ross (05:02)
• The ways Mara has seen the news industry evolve since she started (11:56)
• How Mara makes sure she keeps her energy up in a volatile industry (14:39)
• What Mara does to protect her daughter from negativity (23:16)
• How it feels as a Black woman to come up in predominantly white spaces (29:52)

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