Dreaming Out Loud in 2026 featuring Corey J. Bradford

The Mama's Den

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4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

In the first episode of the year, The Mama’s Den reflects on the post-holiday pause and the intention we’re bringing into a new season. We’re also joined by Corey J. Bradford, star of Hercules aboard the Disney Destiny Cruise, whose story deeply moved us. Corey shares what it means to follow his passion, the powerful support of his mother, and embracing being both soft and strong as a Black man. His journey sparks an honest conversation about how we support our children’s dreams — even when they aren’t experts yet — and how growth often comes from trying anyway. Inspired, the hosts each commit to a bold personal dream for 2026. This episode is about resetting, dreaming out loud, and stepping into the new year with intention. We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com. Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona

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0:00.0	And I always think back to that Fresh Prince of
0:01.8	L.A. episode where Aunt Viv decides to go back to dance.
0:05.1	So I have a challenge for us in 2026.
0:09.1	Ashley, I want to see you hit a ballet routine.
0:13.4	I don't know what my thing is. I'll figure it out.
0:15.1	And Cody, she should do Aunt Viv.
0:17.5	Ashley should do Aunt Viv.
0:19.5	And I want to, Cody, I want to see you sing the song.
0:22.4	That song? Yes. That's a big song. I don't care. You're a big girl. This is a big girl. What are you going to do? I don't know. I have to figure it. Girl, I've lost. I'm trying to, I've lost and found myself again. I'm fine to myself.
0:36.0	What's up, y'all?
0:36.6	It's Ashley.
0:37.3	It's Melody.
0:38.1	And Cody here.
0:39.1	And you've tapped into the Mama's Den. I lost. I'm trying to, I've lost and found myself again. I'm fine to myself. What's up y'all? It's
0:37.5	Melody. And Cody here. And you've tapped into the Mama's Den. Happy 2026, y'all. We're back.
0:47.0	Let's hope we're happy. I look. Okay, so let me start by saying, first off, welcome to the
0:53.1	momastin. I'm Cody Elaine Oliver. I am a mama of three boys, Brooks, Aristotle, and let me start by saying, first off, welcome to the mom of stand. I'm Cody Elaine Oliver.
0:55.3	I am a mama of three boys, Brooks, Arasato and Langston.
0:58.2	Aristotle and Lankton are seven-year-old twins.
1:00.3	Okay.
1:00.8	Hi.
1:01.8	Because I have exciting things to say about the holiday.
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