What happens when the systems meant to support your child fail… and you realize you have to become the solution?

In this episode of Totally Unmuted, we sit down with Shay Claiborne, founder of Milestone Mate, a platform helping parents track their child’s development and connect to the early support services many families struggle to access.

What started as a personal experience as a mother quickly turned into something bigger—a company built from the realization that too many parents are navigating child development questions without clear guidance, support, or resources.

Shay shares the real story behind building a startup from the ground up, navigating motherhood while launching a tech platform, and what it looks like to create a solution when the existing systems aren’t working for families.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What happens when parents feel like the system is failing their kids
• Turning a personal challenge into a real solution for families
• Building a startup without a traditional tech background
• The reality of being a mother and a founder at the same time
• Why early childhood development support matters more than most people realize

This episode is about advocacy, innovation, and the power of parents who refuse to accept broken systems.

Because sometimes the most powerful companies start with one simple decision:

If the system isn’t working for our kids, we’ll build something better.

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Being a new mom is beautiful—but it’s also hard. In this episode of Totally Unmuted, we sit down with Courtney Anderson, a labor & delivery nurse, lactation counselor, and founder of My Mommy My Baby, who’s on a mission to support moms and advocate for Black maternal health.

We talk about:
• What hospitals and labor and delivery 🏥
• Why Black mothers face unique risks and how to advocate for yourself ✊🏾
• How to find support after birth and start your motherhood journey strong

Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or just curious about maternal health, this conversation is packed with real talk, actionable advice, and stories that need to be heard.

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Women are changing the creator economy — and today’s guest is proof. In this Totally Unmuted episode, we sit down with Amber Sharnice who built her platform from scratch and turned her voice into visibility, income, and real impact. No fancy team. No overnight success. Just honesty, consistency, and a whole lot of courage.

In this conversation, we talk about:
The truth about brand deals, money, and negotiating your worth

If you’re a woman building a brand, content, business, or even your confidence — this episode is the motivation AND the strategy you’ve been waiting for. Her journey is relatable, raw, and the reminder you need to stay consistent and take up space.