Mama, I Made It! is an entertainment and lifestyle talk show hosted by Chicago News Anchor Samantha Chatman. From Tina Knowles and Common to Tamron Hall and Monique Rodriguez, this show is coming in HOT. These high profile guests are sharing their unique journeys of success and perseverance. The path to pursuing purpose isn’t always a smooth one, so we are getting into the nitty-gritty of the sacrifices that come with going after your dreams. What does it take to keep the pursuit alive? We’r ...
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MONIQUE RODRIGUEZ on her hair empire Mielle, the loss of her son, emptying her 401K and trusting GOD
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25:59On this premiere episode of “Mama, I Made It,” Mielle Organics CEO and Chicago native Monique Rodriguez is opening up about how she started her multimillion-dollar hair empire. She reveals a traumatic moment that greatly impacted her life, the major career pivot that put her faith to the test, her family’s decision to go ALL IN on Mielle, and how G…
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Korporate talks about #BlackChicagoBeLike, fatherhood, dating, and how to get rich creating content
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40:385 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 views Sep 15, 2025 Artist, entertainer, and actor KORPORATE sat down with Mama, I Made It! host Samantha Chatman for an unforgettable conversation. Korporate is a YouTube and social media sensation, best known for his viral content and hit streaming show #BlackChicagoBeLike. In thi…
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Tamron Hall talks leaving The Today Show, betting on herself, love, motherhood & ignoring the haters
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52:42Emmy Award-winning journalist and talk show host TAMRON HALL sat down with Samantha Chatman in front of a massive live audience, and this conversation did not disappoint! Tamron Hall is truly that girl. She’s a TV legend! Before becoming an iconic talk show host, Tamron was a well-respected national news anchor. In this episode, we’re talking about…
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TINA KNOWLES on her new book, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, Blue + Rumi on stage and dating advice
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9:03We’re on the move with Ms. Tina Knowles as she promotes hew new memoir, "Matriarch!" During her interview with Samantha Chatman at her Chicago book tour stop, the NYT best seller and mother of one of the biggest entertainers of all time is opening up about the new book, her childhood, the Cowboy Carter tour and her granddaughters, Blue and Rumi, pe…
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Chicago's own Common opens up about Jennifer Hudson, EGOT dreams, resolving beef with Ice Cube and more!
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45:02Legendary artist and actor Common sits down for an intimate conversation with Samantha Chatman...and he doesn't hold back! The two dive deep into Common’s Chicago upbringing, his journey to success, trials, triumphs, accolades, and even his love life. 👀 The project he's most proud of to date: His school, Art In Motion (AIM), located in the heart of…
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