The true definition of a SUPERSTAR: Singer, actress, songwriter, producer and the list goes on. The iconic KELLY ROWLAND sits down with talk show host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It!

The renowned music sensation is best known for being a part of legendary girl group, Destiny’s Child, and is opening up about everything from being a mom and wife to balancing fame and health while performing at a high level.

Kelly is wearing her heart on her sleeve in this interview, diving deep into what it means to evolve as a woman, how she lost her mom to heart disease, and what it was like to connect with her father after 30 years. She even describes the feeling of being blessed with two mothers, including Ms. Tina Knowles, the mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange. 

We’re also learning more about her marriage to music executive Tim Weatherspoon, the unconditional love they share with one another, and how she knew the her was THE ONE.

As the Boy Is Mine Tour nears its end, Samantha sat down with Kelly in NYC to talk about what the tour experience has been like, and what projects Kelly is most excited about next. On the horizon of a new film with incomparable artist and actor, Method Man, Kelly is letting us in on how she keeps everything balanced and positions herself to get it all done.

This interview is an icon’s story of passion, love, faith, and family. If you’ve ever worried that it’s not possible to have it all - the career, the family, the friends - think again as Kelly Rowland shares just what you have to do and remember to make it happen!

In this interview with Samantha, Kelly Rowland is talking all about:
✔️ Sharing the stage with R&B music stars, Brandy and Monica - and who the greatest vocalist of all time is
✔️ Evolving as a woman and taking care of her body
✔️ Performing while still being a wife and a mother, and how her husband is her “G”
✔️ Being blessed with two loving mothers and what it was like to rekindle with her dad after three decades
✔️ Her thriving career, how she finds the balance, and what projects are next for her

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Credited as the pioneer of Black Hollywood, legendary filmmaker Robert Townsend sits down with talk show host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It! The film and TV icon talks about his incredible career as a director and actor, his classic films like The Five Heartbeats and Hollywood Shuffle, and how he built his empire with little money but lots of HEART and FAITH.

Robert Townsend is pulling back the curtains, detailing his childhood and growing up on the West Side of Chicago, to overcoming doubt around his career path, especially from those closest to him. Working with icons like Keenan Ivory Wayans, Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry and more, Robert’s resume is truly unmatched - but it’s his hard work and dedication that has crafted his reputation.

This interview is a legend’s story of perseverance. If you’ve ever wondered how timeless classics like The Five Heartbeats and Hollywood Shuffle were made, sit back, relax and get ready for this master class!

0:33 Legendary director and filmmaker, Robert Townsend
2:08 Growing up on the west side of Chicago and getting started in show business
6:29 Robert speaks on his grandmother being a “hater”, not supporting his film dreams
8:40 Robert on teaching and inspiring upcoming filmmakers
10:42 Why a pop up film festival in Chicago?
13:13 The power of words
14:55 Directing The Five Heartbeats movie
19:16 Struggling to get the green light for The Five Heartbeats, the movie’s doc and auditions
20:34 Eddie Murphy’s RAW, could it happen in 2025?
22:13 Townsend’s Mt. Rushmore of comedians
23:50 Actors that have blown Robert away
25:00 The importance of mentorship and advice from Sidney Poitier
27:06 Finding a job in the arts in this climate
28:30 “Day shift vs. night shift”
32:19 The key to success
36:59 Value of collaboration
37:58 AI- good or bad?
39:01 Townsend’s spectrum of work, what his work means and his Mama, I Made It! moment

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Known to fans worldwide as Tommy Egan, actor Joseph Sikora sits down with host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It! to talk about his new and final season of Power Book IV: Force.

He's covering everything from his Chicago upbringing to his thriving career as a renowned actor and working with 50 Cent. But his rise to fame was no cakewalk...

Sikora is opening up about his long road in the business, working for more than two decades before landing his big role as Tommy. In fact, he reveals that Los Angeles almost broke him. Constant industry pressures to change his looks nearly got the best of Sikora, but he fought back.

Fresh off the Hulu hit series Reasonable Doubt and back in Chicago where it all began, Sikora joins us for an exclusive conversation with his brother, Albin Sikora! The brothers break down their joint business venture Black Fox Productions, an idea that came from their love and passion for storytelling.

This is story full of pursuit, perseverance and POWER!

In this interview with Samantha, Joseph and his brother Albin are sharing all about:
✔️ Growing up in Chicago
✔️ Joseph’s long, hard rise to Tommy Egan
✔️ The importance of authentic storytelling
✔️ What it takes to survive in the business
✔️ Their new company, Black Fox Productions

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Chicago Roots
03:02 Joseph’s start to acting
04:45 Learning technique to perfect his craft
06:40 Life advice from the yoga teacher
8:00 How LA almost broke Joseph
11:03 Joseph on getting the role of Tommy
14:45 Did you foresee getting your own show?
16:54 Joseph vs Tommy
19:40 Is Tommy capable of finding and keeping love?
22:10 Being famous and still living a practical life
22:52 Season 3 of Force
25:21 Joseph’s other ventures, Meet Albin Sikora
27:10 What makes the Sikora brothers nervous about their work
29:00 Words of encouragement for aspiring actors and creatives
30:58 Importance of telling authentic (Chicago) stories


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Chance The Rapper sits down with Mama, I Made It! host Samantha Chatman for a conversation that'll keep you at the edge of your seat. 

From his Grammy-award winning career to his deep commitment to community, faith, and family, Chance opens up like we’ve never seen before. He's breaking down the significance of his latest album, Star Line, and the messages behind each track.

Chance gets deeply vulnerable in this interview, unpacking his life after divorce and the journey to loving himself again. 

He's also taking us back to his days before the fame, opening up about his childhood, his parents, and the moment he was able to say, "Mama, I Made It!

The music, the movement, the message: this is a story bigger than the stage.

Mama, I Made It! is all about celebrating the journey, and this time, it’s Chance’s story, in his own words. 

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Artist, entertainer, and actor KORPORATE sat down with Mama, I Made It! host Samantha Chatman for an unforgettable conversation.

Korporate is a YouTube and social media sensation, best known for his viral content and hit streaming show #BlackChicagoBeLike.

In this exclusive interview, Korporate is opening up in a way we’ve never seen before, sharing his journey from sleeping on air mattresses to living in a 12,000 square foot home, thanks to his wildly successful digital career.

In a world where content is king, Korporate is wearing the crown. He’s revealing the secrets behind his success, and how he turned the skits he recorded on his phone into an internet empire.

He's also sharing lessons about fatherhood, breaking generational wealth, and building legacy for his daughters so they'll be set for life.

This is a good one y’all, #OnGaude! 

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On this premiere episode of “Mama, I Made It,” Mielle Organics CEO and Chicago native Monique Rodriguez is opening up about how she started her multimillion-dollar hair empire. She reveals a traumatic moment that greatly impacted her life, the major career pivot that put her faith to the test, her family’s decision to go ALL IN on Mielle, and how God is the driving force behind it all.

Lessons in faith, business and family, Monique gets vulnerable and shares The Glory in her Story that is sure to inspire us all.

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Emmy Award-winning journalist and talk show host TAMRON HALL sat down with Samantha Chatman in front of a massive live audience, and this conversation did not disappoint!

Tamron Hall is truly that girl. She’s a TV legend! Before becoming an iconic talk show host, Tamron was a well-respected national news anchor.

In this episode, we’re talking about EVERYTHING: Her termination from The Today Show and how she gained the courage to bet on herself. We also talk about her journey to becoming a wife and mother.

Tamron also talks about her iconic short hairstyle, the pushback from some viewers and why it was important for her to stay true to self while breaking barriers.

This is a story of FAITH and FEARLESSNESS!

“What am I going to fear when I walk with God everyday!?

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We’re on the move with Ms. Tina Knowles as she promotes hew new memoir, "Matriarch!" During her interview with Samantha Chatman at her Chicago book tour stop, the NYT best seller and mother of one of the biggest entertainers of all time is opening up about the new book, her childhood, the Cowboy Carter tour and her granddaughters, Blue and Rumi, performing on the big stage. 

From traumatic childhood events to triumphant life-changing moments and even dating advice, Ms. Tina isn’t holding back! Lessons of life, love and legacy that'll have everyone racing to get her new member.

Being the mother of music superstars is no easy task, but Beyoncé, Solange and Kelly Rowland are testaments to a mother's unwavering love and relentless pursuit in making sure everyone in her family is seen, heard and respected.  

Her legacy now continues through her grandchildren, who have tapped into the family business and are taking the world by storm. 

Her story, her way! Ms. Tina Knowles is setting the record straight.

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Legendary artist and actor Common sits down for an intimate conversation with Samantha Chatman...and he doesn't hold back! The two dive deep into Common’s Chicago upbringing, his journey to success, trials, triumphs, accolades, and even his love life. 👀

The project he's most proud of to date: His school, Art In Motion (AIM), located in the heart of the city’s Southside. He founded AIM with a vision to inspire and educate teens through the lens of the arts. 

This is truly a dynamic conversation. Common shows us the power of vulnerability and living in your truth, unapologetically.

Common is a gift to us here in Chicago and across the globe. A true renaissance man who only gets better with time.

We adore Common. He's real. He's open. He's Chicago. And yes...he MADE IT!

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