How We Pulled Off Our First Live Show (Even When It Felt Impossible) — Updated

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and experiences of hosting their first live show.

Right after our very first live show, we sat down and told the truth about what it actually took to make it happen — the pressure, the fear, the behind-the-scenes chaos… and the moments we weren’t sure we could pull it off at all. We went back and tightened this episode because the message still hits. We went back and tightened this episode because the message still hits. It’s scary. It’s hard. And it’s exactly what moms do. The Mama’s Den is on tour starting one week from today, May 4th. Nashville - May 4 St. Louis - May 6 Chicago - May 18 Pittsburgh - May 19 Philadelphia - May 23 The Mamas are GOING ON TOUR ALL OF MAY!!! Want to see them?? Visit this site for tickets to all dates: https://linktr.ee/themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our Mamas on IG: @themamasdenpodcast Ashley - @watermeloneggrolls Codie - @codieco Melanie - @melaniefiona

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley, Codie, Melanie

Topics covered

• live show
• moms
• tour
• behind-the-scenes
• challenges
• parenting

Keywords

• live show
• tour
• moms
• challenges
• parenting
• behind-the-scenes
• fear
• pressure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Love Podcast Network

Places: Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

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