Singer, songwriter, and Dancing with the Stars vocalist Felicia Barton joins Unplugged with Nicki Marie for an open conversation about chasing dreams, parenting in the spotlight, and raising her son — Disney star Malachi Barton (Zombies 4, Camp Rock 3, Stuck in the Middle).In this heartwarming and funny sit-down, Felicia opens up about:

✨ Life behind the scenes at Dancing with the Stars and American Idol

👩‍👦 How she raised a grounded creative in Hollywood

🎬 Malachi Barton’s rise from child actor to Disney star

🎤 The balance between motherhood, marriage, and her 17-year music career

💭 The realities of parenting a teen with anxiety — and the importance of faith, flexibility, and following your passion

Nicki and Felicia dive into what it really means to “walk the walk” as a mom, staying creative while supporting your kids’ dreams, and why there’s way too much parenting advice out there.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise a Disney star, sing live on DWTS, or simply be a creative mom figuring it out — this episode is a must-watch.

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