There are many staggering statistics as it relates to teen moms. Our guests, Jarisha "Jae" Perry and Marlene Alexander beat the odds. They both graduated high school and college and have successfully moved forward in life. Join us as we have this spirited and important discussion on overcoming stereotypes and beating the odds!

Dr. Altha Stewart is one of the most respected mental healthcare professionals in the country. She and Clarissa talk about the need for moms in particular to ask for help. It isn't weak. It isn't a failure. It's just the reality of it all. The stigma of seeing a therapist or simply have an issue can weigh us down and keep us from getting the professional support we need before we are in crisis. Don't be held hostage by what others may think moms! Do what's best for you!

The phrase "self care" has been all the rage for the past several years. It wasn't a thing for our parents' generation but our generation has fully taken it on. We started with women can have and do it all in the 90s. Now we've realized we have to drop the superwoman myth. We cannot pour from an empty vessel. Elizabeth Merriwether is our guest today, shedding some light and sharing some insights on how best to take care.

On this edition of Rise Up Single Mom, Clarissa Joi sits down with Sandra Bailey, Founder of Women Financial Power LLC., to talk the ways in which single mothers can achieve financial power and the importance of financial independence. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

On this special Father's Day edition of Rise Up Single Mom, Clarissa Joi sits down with Larry Robinson, CEO at KUDZUKIAN, to discuss his experience as a single father. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Dating in 2021 is nothing like dating in our parent’s generation! And when you layer on dating as a single mom, things get risky and complex. Clarissa Joi interviews Carly Means to gain the millennial perspective, versus the perspective of Gen X’er Leshundra Robinson. Is there a right way or wrong way to navigate this touchy topic?

Children have thoughts about divorce, separation and the
relationship between their parents that we (adults) don’t think
to ask or consider. Clarissa Joi sits down with her daughter for
the first time to reveal her side of the story. Also, CJ tenderly
shares advice for other children being raised by single moms.
This is an episode that both moms and dads will want to grab a
notepad and listen intently!