Charles Johnson on Single Dad Life: It’s Beautiful Chaos

The Mama's Den

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4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

The Mamas are joined by Charles Johnson, single dad and founder of the nonprofit 4Kira4Moms. After losing his wife Kira during childbirth, Charles turned his pain into purpose - advocating (all the way to Congress) to end maternal mortality while navigating the hardship and humor of raising his two sons. In this episode, Charles gets real about solo parenting, finding work-life balance, and building the village it takes to do it all. He reminds us that joy and grief can live in the same house - and that showing up for your kids and your purpose is a powerful act of love and legacy. Go to 4Kira4Moms.com to get involved and advocate for better maternal health outcomes.

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0:00.0	The YouTube comments are like, look at how Cody's looking at Ashley when she's shaking her ball.
0:04.0	That's real friendship and admiration. Aww. I had to go back and look. How was I looking at her? That's how I look at you all the time. I don't want to talk about Melanie because I already tell her that she comes from a land of unfairness. Because you can't be pretty and have beautiful-ass hair and sing. So here's the thing. Here's the thing. So she was in Atlanta.
0:01.1	We went to the show, me and Gabby, who's my executive director.
0:04.0	And, you know, And sing. And sing. So here's the thing. Here's the thing. So she was in Atlanta.
0:21.6	We went to the show, me and Gabby, who's my executive director.
0:23.6	And, you know, it's one of those things of, I would say, very secure my masculinity.
0:29.6	But when you find yourself in about 20 minutes ago, ooh, hoo-hoo.
0:32.6	You're speaking along.
0:36.6	Right. You're speaking along. Should I have him, do I want to have his baby?
0:43.5	Like, I'm going to say, like, you know what I'm saying?
0:46.5	Goat status.
0:47.6	You dig, what I'm talking about?
0:48.8	I agree.
0:49.5	Like, come on now.
0:50.6	That's you, girl.
0:51.8	What's up, y'all?
0:52.7	It's Ashley.
0:53.5	I'm Melanie, and I'm Cody. And this is the Mama's Den. We's you, girl. What's up, y'all? It's Ashley. I'm Melanie.
0:54.9	And I'm Cody. And this is The Mama's Den. Where Motherhood needs real talk. We talk about life, love, and all the stuff we're not supposed to say out loud, even though we'd be thinking it. Whether you're raising kids or a part of the village, this is a space for youth. Let's get into it. All right, welcome back to the Mama's Day.
0:54.3	Happy Monday. This is a space for you. Let's get into it.
1:13.0	All right, welcome back to the Mama's Day.
1:14.3	Happy Monday.
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