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’re covering all of it! Each and every one of you will walk away feeling inspired by these conversations. Join Samantha Chatman on this journey today! #MamaIMadeIt!
The J. Ivy Story: From Chicago Poet to 3X Grammy Winner | Kanye West, John Legend & More
Three Grammys. A legendary verse on The College Dropout. A hand in giving John Legend his name. And a journey that started with a shy kid from Chicago who wasn’t even sure he wanted to perform poetry. On this episode of Mama, I Made It!, Samantha Chatman sits down with Chicago’s own J. Ivy, the three-time Grammy Award-winning poet, artist and writer whose words have taken him from Def Poetry Jam to collaborations with Kanye West and Jay-Z, performances on some of the biggest stages in the wor...
4 Aug 2026
LisaRaye McCoy on The Players Club, Marriage, Chicago & Coming Home
Hollywood icon. Chicago royalty. One of LisaRaye McCoy's most candid conversations ever. From becoming Diamond in The Players Club to serving as First Lady of Turks & Caicos, LisaRaye sits down with Emmy Award-winning host Samantha Chatman for an unfiltered conversation about the moments that shaped her life—and the woman she's become. She opens up about: • Why The Players Club changed her life forever—and why she has zero regrets about playing Diamond. • The emotional story behind leavin...
13 Jul 2026
IL Governor JB Pritzker Gets Personal: Family, Weight Loss, His Political Future & Chicago Bears
What is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker really like when the cameras aren't focused on politics? In this exclusive episode of Mama, I Made It!, Samantha Chatman sits down one-on-one with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for a conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. Governor Pritzker opens up about the woman who inspired his life of public service, sharing the powerful story of his mother and the impact her battle with alcoholism had on his family. He also reflects on growing up as a Pri...
15 Jun 2026
Juvenile on Cash Money, Touring with No Limit & Why Family Comes First | Mama, I Made It!
Most people know Juvenile as the legendary rapper behind "Back That Azz Up," one of the most iconic records in hip-hop history. But in this episode of Mama, I Made It!, you'll meet a different side of the New Orleans legend. From his rise with Cash Money Records to becoming a husband, father and family man, Juvenile opens up about the lessons he's learned throughout his career, the importance of Black love, and how he and his wife have built a strong marriage in an industry where relationsh...
18 May 2026
Naturi Naughton Opens Up About 3LW, Finding Love & Reclaiming Her POWER | Mama, I Made It!
From 3LW to POWER, Naturi Naughton-Lewis has lived through some of the highest highs and most public challenges in entertainment. But this conversation goes far beyond the headlines. On this episode of Mama, I Made It!, Naturi opens up about heartbreak, growth, finding love, motherhood, protecting her peace, and what it took to rebuild her confidence after some of the most defining moments of her career. There are stories she’s never shared this openly before. Some moments will make you la...
17 Dec 2025
Kelly Rowland opens up about new music, marriage, reconnecting with father, Destiny’s Child & more
The true definition of a SUPERSTAR: Singer, actress, songwriter, producer and the list goes on. The iconic KELLY ROWLAND sits down with talk show host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It! The renowned music sensation is best known for being a part of legendary girl group, Destiny’s Child, and is opening up about everything from being a mom and wife to balancing fame and health while performing at a high level. Kelly is wearing her heart on her sleeve in this interview, diving deep into wh...
14 Dec 2025
Robert Townsend on directing The Five Heartbeats, Hollywood Shuffle, and three things creatives must do to win BIG | Mama I Made It
Credited as the pioneer of Black Hollywood, legendary filmmaker Robert Townsend sits down with talk show host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It! The film and TV icon talks about his incredible career as a director and actor, his classic films like The Five Heartbeats and Hollywood Shuffle, and how he built his empire with little money but lots of HEART and FAITH. Robert Townsend is pulling back the curtains, detailing his childhood and growing up on the West Side of Chicago, to overcoming ...
29 Nov 2025
Joseph Sikora talks Tommy Egan, Power IV Force, 50 cent & acting (Full Interview) | Mama, I Made It!
Known to fans worldwide as Tommy Egan, actor Joseph Sikora sits down with host Samantha Chatman on Mama, I Made It! to talk about his new and final season of Power Book IV: Force. He's covering everything from his Chicago upbringing to his thriving career as a renowned actor and working with 50 Cent. But his rise to fame was no cakewalk... Sikora is opening up about his long road in the business, working for more than two decades before landing his big role as Tommy. In fact, he reveals th...
21 Oct 2025
Chance The Rapper talks new album, life after divorce, self-love & spirituality | Mama, I Made It! |
Chance The Rapper sits down with Mama, I Made It! host Samantha Chatman for a conversation that'll keep you at the edge of your seat. From his Grammy-award winning career to his deep commitment to community, faith, and family, Chance opens up like we’ve never seen before. He's breaking down the significance of his latest album, Star Line, and the messages behind each track. Chance gets deeply vulnerable in this interview, unpacking his life after divorce and the journey to loving hims...
15 Sept 2025
MONIQUE RODRIGUEZ on her hair empire Mielle, the loss of her son, emptying her 401K and trusting GOD
On 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 God is the driving force behind it all. Lessons in faith, business and family, Monique gets vulnerable and shares The Glory in her Story that is s...
15 Sept 2025
Korporate talks about #BlackChicagoBeLike, fatherhood, dating, and how to get rich creating content
5 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 this exclusive interview, Korporate is opening up in a way we’ve never seen before, sharing his journey from sl...
15 Sept 2025
Tamron Hall talks leaving The Today Show, betting on herself, love, motherhood & ignoring the haters
Emmy 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 EVERYTHING: Her termination from The Today Show and how she gained the courage to bet on herself. We also talk about her journey to becoming a w...
15 Sept 2025
TINA KNOWLES on her new book, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, Blue + Rumi on stage and dating advice
We’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, performing on the big stage. From traumatic childhood events to triumphant life-changing moments and even dating advice, Ms. Tina isn’t holdin...
14 Sept 2025
Chicago's own Common opens up about Jennifer Hudson, EGOT dreams, resolving beef with Ice Cube and more!
Legendary 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 the city’s Southside. He founded AIM with a vision to inspire and educate teens through the lens of the arts. This is truly a dynamic conv...
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