<![CDATA[Echoes Of Her]]>13f9b2fc-601a-5ed2-bf9c-7684824c4ad3Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:49:17 +0000Captivate.fmAdell Colemanhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d4c602de-337b-4822-ae9e-d670fa28dcb4/Cover-EchoesOfHer-1.jpgEchoes Of HerAdell ColemanAdell ColemanEchoes of Her is a storytelling podcast that honors the lives of mothers and motherly figures who they were, how they loved, and the impact they left behind. Through intimate conversations, personal reflections, and shared memories, guests speak honestly about grief, loss, and remembrance. Each episode creates space to celebrate stories that deserve to be remembered, even when the people who lived them are no longer here to tell them themselves. We talk with everyday people and experts alike exploring how to navigate grief, how to have honest conversations with ourselves and our children, and where to find resources, books, and support along the way. And yes, sometimes we laugh because joy, memory, and healing often live side by side. Every episode closes with “To Mom, with Love” a letter where guests speak directly to the mothers and mother figures who shaped them. This is not a sad podcast. It’s an encouraging one. Echoes of Her is about community, honesty, and connection reminding us that everyone has lost someone, and none of us have to carry it alone.https://echoes-of-her.captivate.fmfalseserialnopodcastGenerational Love and Pain: A Conversation With My DadGenerational Love and Pain: A Conversation With My DadIn this deeply personal episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, Adell Coleman sits down with her father, Richard, affectionately known as "8 Ball," for an honest, unscripted conversation about family, grief, and the people who shape us.

Together, they reflect on cherished memories, from family pool tournaments and spontaneous walks through Washington, D.C., to the playful wrestling matches and everyday moments that defined their relationship. Through laughter, storytelling, and reflection, they revisit the women who helped shape their family and the lessons that continue to guide them.

The conversation also explores the profound losses that forever changed their family, including the devastating death of Dominique and the grief that followed. Adell and Richard speak candidly about what it means to lose the people who feel like our "main parts," the ways grief can ripple through generations, and how showing up for one another can make all the difference when life feels unbearable.

This intimate father daughter conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of heartbreak, love, vulnerability, and the stories we share can help us hold on, heal, and move forward together.

To Katherine Simms, Domonique Coleman and Elaine Coleman with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

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]]>In this deeply personal episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, Adell Coleman sits down with her father, Richard, affectionately known as "8 Ball," for an honest, unscripted conversation about family, grief, and the people who shape us.

Together, they reflect on cherished memories, from family pool tournaments and spontaneous walks through Washington, D.C., to the playful wrestling matches and everyday moments that defined their relationship. Through laughter, storytelling, and reflection, they revisit the women who helped shape their family and the lessons that continue to guide them.

The conversation also explores the profound losses that forever changed their family, including the devastating death of Dominique and the grief that followed. Adell and Richard speak candidly about what it means to lose the people who feel like our "main parts," the ways grief can ripple through generations, and how showing up for one another can make all the difference when life feels unbearable.

This intimate father daughter conversation is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of heartbreak, love, vulnerability, and the stories we share can help us hold on, heal, and move forward together.

To Katherine Simms, Domonique Coleman and Elaine Coleman with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

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]]>cf43d23e-4cc2-4577-91bd-8ff9ef226848Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -040049:31falsefull112121BONUS: The Truth I Had to Find:BONUS: The Truth I Had to Find:In this bonus clip, Mo Love shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her mother's death from AIDS. She reflects on how stigma, grief, and a desire to protect loved ones may have influenced what family members chose to share or keep hidden. This candid conversation explores the lasting impact of silence, the search for answers, and the power of understanding one's own story.

Check out the full episode: Tell Me Anyway Navigating Loss As A Child

Personal Reflection for Dolores Wade Simmons

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor : Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

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  3. Echoes of Her Collective

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]]>In this bonus clip, Mo Love shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her mother's death from AIDS. She reflects on how stigma, grief, and a desire to protect loved ones may have influenced what family members chose to share or keep hidden. This candid conversation explores the lasting impact of silence, the search for answers, and the power of understanding one's own story.

Check out the full episode: Tell Me Anyway Navigating Loss As A Child

Personal Reflection for Dolores Wade Simmons

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor : Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

  1. iamadellcoleman
  2. echesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes of Her Collective

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]]>a8a36e37-5f5b-4e03-ac12-cb24cc150472Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:30:00 -040004:34falsebonus11Tell Me Anyway: Navigating Loss As A ChildTell Me Anyway: Navigating Loss As A ChildWhat happens when the people around you try to protect you from the truth, but all you want is honesty?

In this powerful episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love, Mo Love reflects on losing her mother, Lillian Dolores Wade Simmons, at just ten years old and the challenges of navigating grief as a child. She shares her frustration with the adults around her who withheld information, believing they were protecting her from pain. Instead, their silence left her with unanswered questions and a deeper sense of confusion. Mo explains why children deserve honest, age-appropriate conversations about loss and why, sometimes, the most compassionate thing we can do is simply tell them anyway.

Mo also reflects on growing up and discovering new layers of her mother's story. Through memories shared by family, friends, and community members, she learned that her mother was not only a loving parent and professional but also a vibrant, outgoing woman who touched countless lives. This heartfelt conversation explores childhood grief, truth-telling, healing, family legacy, and the importance of allowing children to be part of their own grief journey.s

To Lillian Dolores Wade Simmon with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

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]]>What happens when the people around you try to protect you from the truth, but all you want is honesty?

In this powerful episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love, Mo Love reflects on losing her mother, Lillian Dolores Wade Simmons, at just ten years old and the challenges of navigating grief as a child. She shares her frustration with the adults around her who withheld information, believing they were protecting her from pain. Instead, their silence left her with unanswered questions and a deeper sense of confusion. Mo explains why children deserve honest, age-appropriate conversations about loss and why, sometimes, the most compassionate thing we can do is simply tell them anyway.

Mo also reflects on growing up and discovering new layers of her mother's story. Through memories shared by family, friends, and community members, she learned that her mother was not only a loving parent and professional but also a vibrant, outgoing woman who touched countless lives. This heartfelt conversation explores childhood grief, truth-telling, healing, family legacy, and the importance of allowing children to be part of their own grief journey.s

To Lillian Dolores Wade Simmon with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

IG: molovethegemini

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]]>9bc2737b-14b7-4656-9ce4-b55308704235Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -040033:37falsefull111111Bonus: My Momma told me to Call His MommaBonus: My Momma told me to Call His MommaIn this special bonus episode of Echoes of Her, Adell Coleman and her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, reflect on the powerful connection between motherhood, memory, and generational wisdom. Gwen shares her emotional childbirth experience, including the frightening onset of preeclampsia, and the care and guidance she received from both her mother and mother-in-law during that vulnerable time. Together, they discuss how the lessons, instincts, and love passed down from the women who raised them continue to shape how they mother today. This intimate conversation is a touching reminder that even after loss, a mother’s voice and influence never truly leave us.

Check out the full episode The Music Within

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Gwen Gaston-Gray

Social: @gwen8187

Adell's info

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Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>In this special bonus episode of Echoes of Her, Adell Coleman and her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, reflect on the powerful connection between motherhood, memory, and generational wisdom. Gwen shares her emotional childbirth experience, including the frightening onset of preeclampsia, and the care and guidance she received from both her mother and mother-in-law during that vulnerable time. Together, they discuss how the lessons, instincts, and love passed down from the women who raised them continue to shape how they mother today. This intimate conversation is a touching reminder that even after loss, a mother’s voice and influence never truly leave us.

Check out the full episode The Music Within

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Gwen Gaston-Gray

Social: @gwen8187

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


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Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>306dcc65-24a3-44b1-83de-859c4301bfb7Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -040002:22falsebonus11The Music WithinThe Music WithinIn this heartfelt episode of Echoes of Her, host Adell Coleman speaks with her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, about the life and legacy of her mother, Mary Genell Adams Gaston. Gwen reflects on how her mother was truly meant to be a mother, nurturing, intuitive, loving, and deeply devoted to her children and family. Music is at the center of their bond, serving as a source of joy, healing, and connection across generations. From Mary’s time as lead singer of the Adams Sisters to the powerful moment the family sang together at her bedside as she took her final breath, Gwen shares how music continues to keep her mother’s spirit alive. The conversation explores grief, resilience, and the enduring legacy of love carried through both family and song.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

To Mary Genell Gaston with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

IG: @gwen8197

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]]>In this heartfelt episode of Echoes of Her, host Adell Coleman speaks with her aunt, Gwen Gaston Gray, about the life and legacy of her mother, Mary Genell Adams Gaston. Gwen reflects on how her mother was truly meant to be a mother, nurturing, intuitive, loving, and deeply devoted to her children and family. Music is at the center of their bond, serving as a source of joy, healing, and connection across generations. From Mary’s time as lead singer of the Adams Sisters to the powerful moment the family sang together at her bedside as she took her final breath, Gwen shares how music continues to keep her mother’s spirit alive. The conversation explores grief, resilience, and the enduring legacy of love carried through both family and song.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

To Mary Genell Gaston with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

IG: @gwen8197

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]]>9ca7cd74-3073-4687-961c-dadc0a782d43Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -040043:18falsefull110101Ready Or Not...Grief Will Find You AnywayReady Or Not...Grief Will Find You AnywayIn this episode, Adell chats with Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson Certified Grief Coach, Educator, and author of the book MY LOVE LETTERS TO THE GRIEVING: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

They explore what it means to finally give your pain a voice. Through an honest and reflective conversation, they discuss the ways people carry silent struggles while still showing up for the world, chasing success, and reaching major milestones. Beneath the achievements, however, can be unspoken hurt, isolation, and emotional exhaustion that often go unseen.

This episode is a reminder that healing begins when we stop suffering in silence and allow ourselves to be heard. It’s a powerful conversation about vulnerability, emotional honesty, and the courage it takes to acknowledge pain while navigating life, career, and personal growth.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

To Minnie Ruth with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Grief.com. Dougy Center

Guest Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson

Get the Book:My Love Letters to the Grieving: You Are Not Alone

Visit Ke'Shawns website unstuckworldwide.com

IG: unstuck_worldwide

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]]>In this episode, Adell chats with Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson Certified Grief Coach, Educator, and author of the book MY LOVE LETTERS TO THE GRIEVING: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

They explore what it means to finally give your pain a voice. Through an honest and reflective conversation, they discuss the ways people carry silent struggles while still showing up for the world, chasing success, and reaching major milestones. Beneath the achievements, however, can be unspoken hurt, isolation, and emotional exhaustion that often go unseen.

This episode is a reminder that healing begins when we stop suffering in silence and allow ourselves to be heard. It’s a powerful conversation about vulnerability, emotional honesty, and the courage it takes to acknowledge pain while navigating life, career, and personal growth.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

To Minnie Ruth with Love

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Grief.com. Dougy Center

Guest Ke'Shawn Hill-Adamson

Get the Book:My Love Letters to the Grieving: You Are Not Alone

Visit Ke'Shawns website unstuckworldwide.com

IG: unstuck_worldwide

Adell's info

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Join the Collective


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]]>410aafd4-8830-48d4-8463-3e83b835fd2aWed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -040041:04falsefull1991Good Night Nana: Convos with My 5 Year OldGood Night Nana: Convos with My 5 Year OldAdell Coleman shares a warm and heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Zora (Coco), as they talk about family, memories, and the grandmother Zora knows through stories. Filled with humor, curiosity, and genuine love, this episode offers a touching look at how family stories can keep connections strong across generations.

Blending meaningful reflection with lighthearted moments, Echoes of Her creates space for honest conversations about love, legacy, and healing. This episode invites listeners into a beautiful journey of remembering, sharing, and celebrating the people who continue to shape our lives.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

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]]>Adell Coleman shares a warm and heartfelt conversation with her daughter, Zora (Coco), as they talk about family, memories, and the grandmother Zora knows through stories. Filled with humor, curiosity, and genuine love, this episode offers a touching look at how family stories can keep connections strong across generations.

Blending meaningful reflection with lighthearted moments, Echoes of Her creates space for honest conversations about love, legacy, and healing. This episode invites listeners into a beautiful journey of remembering, sharing, and celebrating the people who continue to shape our lives.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Adell's info

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]]>e17a8343-e9a8-4294-9785-75b37bdaa134Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -040019:06falsefull1881BONUS: When Kids Ask About DeathBONUS: When Kids Ask About DeathIn this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Jana DeCristofaro about one of the hardest parts of grief how to explain death to children. From navigating tough questions to balancing honesty with protection, this moment explores what kids really need when they’re trying to understand loss.

If you’ve ever struggled with what to say, when to say it, or how much is too much, this clip offers a compassionate approach rooted in truth, safety, and trust.

Because even in grief, our children deserve clarity, care, and space to ask questions

Check out the full episode Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Jana DeCristofaro

Visit The Dougy Center website dougy.org

Dougy Center Social: thedougycenter

Adell's info

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]]>In this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Jana DeCristofaro about one of the hardest parts of grief how to explain death to children. From navigating tough questions to balancing honesty with protection, this moment explores what kids really need when they’re trying to understand loss.

If you’ve ever struggled with what to say, when to say it, or how much is too much, this clip offers a compassionate approach rooted in truth, safety, and trust.

Because even in grief, our children deserve clarity, care, and space to ask questions

Check out the full episode Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Jana DeCristofaro

Visit The Dougy Center website dougy.org

Dougy Center Social: thedougycenter

Adell's info

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Join the Collective


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Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>67ffdc00-d05d-4392-9dae-46644b1df532Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -040009:58falsebonus11Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and KidsSimple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and KidsThis is the conversation you didn’t know you needed about how children navigate grief and how we can better show up for them.

In this episode, Jaina DeCristofaro, a grief support expert at the Dougy Center, shares what she’s learned from over two decades of helping children and teens process loss. We talk about how to speak to kids about death with honesty and care, why clear and age-appropriate language matters, and how to answer their questions in ways that reduce fear instead of adding to it.

We explore what children really need when they’re grieving, from having their feelings validated to being given space to express themselves beyond words. Jaina also offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations, supporting kids through traumatic loss, and showing up during milestones, holidays, and anniversaries.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone who loves a child, this episode will help you feel more confident in supporting children through grief so they feel safe, heard, and not alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Check out the Dougy Center

Listen to Jana's podcast Grief Out Loud

Support for grieving children: Camp Erin

National Alliance of Children's Grief

Follow on Social Media: @TheDougyCenter

Adell's info

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Join the Collective


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]]>This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed about how children navigate grief and how we can better show up for them.

In this episode, Jaina DeCristofaro, a grief support expert at the Dougy Center, shares what she’s learned from over two decades of helping children and teens process loss. We talk about how to speak to kids about death with honesty and care, why clear and age-appropriate language matters, and how to answer their questions in ways that reduce fear instead of adding to it.

We explore what children really need when they’re grieving, from having their feelings validated to being given space to express themselves beyond words. Jaina also offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations, supporting kids through traumatic loss, and showing up during milestones, holidays, and anniversaries.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone who loves a child, this episode will help you feel more confident in supporting children through grief so they feel safe, heard, and not alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Check out the Dougy Center

Listen to Jana's podcast Grief Out Loud

Support for grieving children: Camp Erin

National Alliance of Children's Grief

Follow on Social Media: @TheDougyCenter

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


Website


Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>d214a913-37eb-4a18-a8f9-20cd662fe81aWed, 15 Apr 2026 05:15:00 -040039:21falsefull1771BONUS: Grief, Growth & Identity with Marissa Renée LeeBONUS: Grief, Growth & Identity with Marissa Renée LeeIn this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Marissa Renée Lee about navigating grief over time. Marissa reflects on losing her mother and how that experience shaped her identity, growth, and sense of purpose.

This conversation explores how grief and healing can coexist, and how loss continues to influence who we are long after it happens.

Check out the full episode Grief Doesn't End...It Changes Waiting for Dawn

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Marisa Renee Lee

Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn

Marissa's Substack: Holding Both

Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com

IG: MarissaReneeLee

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


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Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>In this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Marissa Renée Lee about navigating grief over time. Marissa reflects on losing her mother and how that experience shaped her identity, growth, and sense of purpose.

This conversation explores how grief and healing can coexist, and how loss continues to influence who we are long after it happens.

Check out the full episode Grief Doesn't End...It Changes Waiting for Dawn

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Marisa Renee Lee

Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn

Marissa's Substack: Holding Both

Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com

IG: MarissaReneeLee

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


Website


Read the Blog: On My Momma

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]]>a7877280-0873-40b4-92de-c1818370b76aWed, 08 Apr 2026 04:15:00 -040009:58falsebonus11Grief Doesn't End...It Changes: Waiting for DawnGrief Doesn't End...It Changes: Waiting for DawnWhat if grief is not just about death but about loss in all its forms

In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Renee Lee for an honest conversation that does not shy away from the impact of trauma and what it really means to live with grief. We talk about how loss shows up beyond death, from identity to relationships to the life we thought we would have.

Marissa shares from her new book Waiting for Dawn, a must read, and together we dissect excerpts that open up deeper conversations around grief, love, and healing.

We also talk about writing through grief and the pressure to make meaning out of pain, making space for the truth that it is okay to take your time. There is no timeline for healing and no right way to move through it.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Marisa Renee Lee

Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn

Marissa's Substack: Holding Both

Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com

IG: MarissaReneeLee

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


Website


Read the Blog: On My Momma

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>What if grief is not just about death but about loss in all its forms

In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Renee Lee for an honest conversation that does not shy away from the impact of trauma and what it really means to live with grief. We talk about how loss shows up beyond death, from identity to relationships to the life we thought we would have.

Marissa shares from her new book Waiting for Dawn, a must read, and together we dissect excerpts that open up deeper conversations around grief, love, and healing.

We also talk about writing through grief and the pressure to make meaning out of pain, making space for the truth that it is okay to take your time. There is no timeline for healing and no right way to move through it.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

Guest Marisa Renee Lee

Get the Book: Waiting for Dawn

Marissa's Substack: Holding Both

Visit Marisa's website marisareneelee.com

IG: MarissaReneeLee

Adell's info

Social media : IG


Join the Collective


Website


Read the Blog: On My Momma

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>275c46ea-60bf-4de9-bdb7-85acc9abdb61Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -040040:58falsefull1661BONUS: She Celebrated Us AnywayBONUS: She Celebrated Us AnywayIn this bonus clip Kenda recalls powerful memory one of strength, quiet sacrifice, and a mother who chose to celebrate her children no matter what she was facing. This is a story about resilience, joy, and the kind of love that refuses to dim.

Check out the full episode A Mother's Wildest Dream

Personal reflection for Elaine Coleman.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>In this bonus clip Kenda recalls powerful memory one of strength, quiet sacrifice, and a mother who chose to celebrate her children no matter what she was facing. This is a story about resilience, joy, and the kind of love that refuses to dim.

Check out the full episode A Mother's Wildest Dream

Personal reflection for Elaine Coleman.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

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]]>aaf70af0-3393-4893-b839-becedf8e483bWed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -040003:40falsebonus11A Mother’s Wildest Dream: Gentle Love That Raised a Strong WomanA Mother’s Wildest Dream: Gentle Love That Raised a Strong WomanKenda Lawson joins me to reflect on what it means to grow up in a big family shaped by love, loss, and resilience. One of eight daughters, Kenda shares vivid memories of her mother, Brenda a gentle, non-violent presence who believed deeply in dreams, empathy, and the wisdom of children. Through stories both tender and humorous, she honors the quiet strength that held their family together while navigating trauma, toxic relationships, and the realities of life after loss.

Kenda opens up about the anger that can live alongside grief, the challenge of setting boundaries, and the journey toward healing without losing compassion. Together, she and I explore how family dynamics shape emotional health, how vulnerability becomes a pathway to freedom, and why community matters when carrying heavy memories.

This conversation is a tribute to the mothers who love softly yet raise strong daughters and to the ongoing work of becoming who they believed we could be

To Brenda with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>Kenda Lawson joins me to reflect on what it means to grow up in a big family shaped by love, loss, and resilience. One of eight daughters, Kenda shares vivid memories of her mother, Brenda a gentle, non-violent presence who believed deeply in dreams, empathy, and the wisdom of children. Through stories both tender and humorous, she honors the quiet strength that held their family together while navigating trauma, toxic relationships, and the realities of life after loss.

Kenda opens up about the anger that can live alongside grief, the challenge of setting boundaries, and the journey toward healing without losing compassion. Together, she and I explore how family dynamics shape emotional health, how vulnerability becomes a pathway to freedom, and why community matters when carrying heavy memories.

This conversation is a tribute to the mothers who love softly yet raise strong daughters and to the ongoing work of becoming who they believed we could be

To Brenda with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>f5a18aa6-c643-4ae1-9b95-19c009679108Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -040038:12falsefull1551BONUS: When Mama Calls You Everything!?BONUS: When Mama Calls You Everything!?

In this bonus clip I share a playful moment with my husband Mike, talking about my mom and her fun nicknames, the pranks we used to play on each other, and the ways she inspired my craft. I stopped creating for a while, but now I feel more inspired for the first time in years. A short, sweet behind-the-scenes peek into the stories and memories that shaped me.

Check out the full episode Please Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the Middle

Personal reflection for Elaine Coleman.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

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In this bonus clip I share a playful moment with my husband Mike, talking about my mom and her fun nicknames, the pranks we used to play on each other, and the ways she inspired my craft. I stopped creating for a while, but now I feel more inspired for the first time in years. A short, sweet behind-the-scenes peek into the stories and memories that shaped me.

Check out the full episode Please Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the Middle

Personal reflection for Elaine Coleman.

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>e8227cfb-0bd2-45bb-bd25-474eff5c691dWed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -040006:30falsebonus11Please Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the MiddlePlease Send Help: Marriage, Motherhood, and the Man in the MiddleIn this episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, I talk with my husband, Mike, about loving and building a life together while grieving someone he never got to know my mom. We explore how her loss shapes our marriage, the ways it influences how we parent, and how grief can touch both the person who lived the relationship and the one who didn’t. This is a raw, honest conversation about Black love, generational legacy, mother-daughter bonds, and navigating loss when it impacts the whole family even those who never knew her.

What would she have thought about her son in law? How would my relationship with my own in-laws have differed if my mother were here? We tackle that and more.

To Elaine Coleman with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>In this episode of Echoes of Her: To Mom, With Love, I talk with my husband, Mike, about loving and building a life together while grieving someone he never got to know my mom. We explore how her loss shapes our marriage, the ways it influences how we parent, and how grief can touch both the person who lived the relationship and the one who didn’t. This is a raw, honest conversation about Black love, generational legacy, mother-daughter bonds, and navigating loss when it impacts the whole family even those who never knew her.

What would she have thought about her son in law? How would my relationship with my own in-laws have differed if my mother were here? We tackle that and more.

To Elaine Coleman with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution: TCF Global

]]>94e44d8b-70ef-44dc-b907-70251a8f907fWed, 04 Mar 2026 13:20:00 -040059:13falsefull1441BONUS: Keep the Humor...Not the StereotypesBONUS: Keep the Humor...Not the StereotypesIn this bonus clip from Echoes of Her, we talk about what it means to survive generational trauma and still find room to laugh.

Even in the hardest moments, birthdays, death anniversaries, and memories that could feel heavy, this family chooses humor. From a mother with a wildly inappropriate laugh to siblings reflecting on breaking cycles of violence, prison, and inherited stereotypes, this conversation is about legacy, resilience, and joy.

It’s about growing up with a family history that could have defined you and deciding it won’t.

Sometimes healing sounds like therapy.

Sometimes healing sounds like laughter.

And here we are laughing.

Personal Reflection for Ann Shelton

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

]]>In this bonus clip from Echoes of Her, we talk about what it means to survive generational trauma and still find room to laugh.

Even in the hardest moments, birthdays, death anniversaries, and memories that could feel heavy, this family chooses humor. From a mother with a wildly inappropriate laugh to siblings reflecting on breaking cycles of violence, prison, and inherited stereotypes, this conversation is about legacy, resilience, and joy.

It’s about growing up with a family history that could have defined you and deciding it won’t.

Sometimes healing sounds like therapy.

Sometimes healing sounds like laughter.

And here we are laughing.

Personal Reflection for Ann Shelton

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

]]>db816193-dd83-4f9a-81fa-0f94fa06ac81Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -040007:00falsebonus11Five Feet of Fury: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Fierce MotherFive Feet of Fury: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Fierce MotherIn this powerful and unflinching episode, Nikki reflects on the complicated, loving, and painful relationship she shared with her mother, Ann, a woman she describes as five feet of fury. Through stories filled with humor, tenderness, and truth, Nikki opens up about growing up in the shadow of trauma, navigating abuse, and learning as an adult to see her mother not only as a parent, but as a woman shaped by her own wounds.

This conversation explores what it means to grieve someone you loved deeply, even when the relationship was fractured, and how grace, understanding, and perspective can emerge long after loss. Nikki shares memories of her mother’s fierceness, kindness, contradictions, and unforgettable spirit, along with the heartbreak of realizing just how much her absence would change her life.

Content warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

To: Elizabeth Ann Shelton with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>In this powerful and unflinching episode, Nikki reflects on the complicated, loving, and painful relationship she shared with her mother, Ann, a woman she describes as five feet of fury. Through stories filled with humor, tenderness, and truth, Nikki opens up about growing up in the shadow of trauma, navigating abuse, and learning as an adult to see her mother not only as a parent, but as a woman shaped by her own wounds.

This conversation explores what it means to grieve someone you loved deeply, even when the relationship was fractured, and how grace, understanding, and perspective can emerge long after loss. Nikki shares memories of her mother’s fierceness, kindness, contradictions, and unforgettable spirit, along with the heartbreak of realizing just how much her absence would change her life.

Content warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

To: Elizabeth Ann Shelton with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>d52e4a50-4534-4c61-8b1c-c3d467283798Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -040039:52falsefull1331BONUS: The World She Wanted for MeBONUS: The World She Wanted for MeIn this bonus clip from Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love, Andrea reflects on a mother who believed her children deserved to see beyond their immediate surroundings. From small sacrifices to life-changing opportunities, her love showed up in the experiences she made possible. What begins with laughter about travel and big dreams gently unfolds into an honest reflection on navigating life and parenthood without her. It is a tender reminder that even in grief, the lessons and love of our mothers continue to guide us.

Personal reflections of Linda Louise Durham with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective
  4. Distribution TCF Global

]]>In this bonus clip from Echoes of Her: To Mom With Love, Andrea reflects on a mother who believed her children deserved to see beyond their immediate surroundings. From small sacrifices to life-changing opportunities, her love showed up in the experiences she made possible. What begins with laughter about travel and big dreams gently unfolds into an honest reflection on navigating life and parenthood without her. It is a tender reminder that even in grief, the lessons and love of our mothers continue to guide us.

Personal reflections of Linda Louise Durham with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective
  4. Distribution TCF Global

]]>a868a0b0-975c-42f6-a568-e1eef32c6512Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:35:00 -040009:58falsebonus11Mama I Made It: Speaking Success Into the Silence Left by My MotherMama I Made It: Speaking Success Into the Silence Left by My MotherWhen Andrea Cambron lost her mother, Linda Louise Durham, she didn't just lose a parent she lost her compass, her confidant, and her biggest champion. In this deeply moving conversation, Andrea opens up about navigating the raw, uncharted territory of life without her mom.

From the lessons Linda instilled to the complicated family dynamics that surfaced after her passing, Andrea shares the honest, messy reality of grief that many daughters face but few talk about openly. She reveals how she's learning to honor her mother's legacy while forging her own path forward, and why celebrating the women who shaped us matters more than ever.

If you've ever felt the weight of loss, struggled with family tension during grief, or wondered how to keep your mother's memory alive while moving forward, this episode is for you.

Oh and she's an Emmy winner too!

To: Linda Louise Durham with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>When Andrea Cambron lost her mother, Linda Louise Durham, she didn't just lose a parent she lost her compass, her confidant, and her biggest champion. In this deeply moving conversation, Andrea opens up about navigating the raw, uncharted territory of life without her mom.

From the lessons Linda instilled to the complicated family dynamics that surfaced after her passing, Andrea shares the honest, messy reality of grief that many daughters face but few talk about openly. She reveals how she's learning to honor her mother's legacy while forging her own path forward, and why celebrating the women who shaped us matters more than ever.

If you've ever felt the weight of loss, struggled with family tension during grief, or wondered how to keep your mother's memory alive while moving forward, this episode is for you.

Oh and she's an Emmy winner too!

To: Linda Louise Durham with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>72d3c420-f999-49dd-90c0-aea547e06a1aWed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -040039:54falsefull1221Nana Did What? Learning About Her Grandma She Never MetNana Did What? Learning About Her Grandma She Never MetIn this episode of Echoes of Her, I share an honest, unscripted conversation with my daughter, affectionately known as Beans, as we explore grief, family stories, and her grandmother's life. With genuine curiosity, she asks questions about my mother’s experiences, and I share stories, reflections, and memories.. Some questions lead us into emotions that are hard for a child to navigate, while others spark laughter as we celebrate the joy, love, and legacy left behind. This mother-and-daughter conversation reminds us that grief isn’t linear, and that sharing family stories and creating meaningful memories is how we grow, heal, and connect. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about loss, love, and the power of storytelling across generations.

To: Elaine Coleman with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>In this episode of Echoes of Her, I share an honest, unscripted conversation with my daughter, affectionately known as Beans, as we explore grief, family stories, and her grandmother's life. With genuine curiosity, she asks questions about my mother’s experiences, and I share stories, reflections, and memories.. Some questions lead us into emotions that are hard for a child to navigate, while others spark laughter as we celebrate the joy, love, and legacy left behind. This mother-and-daughter conversation reminds us that grief isn’t linear, and that sharing family stories and creating meaningful memories is how we grow, heal, and connect. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about loss, love, and the power of storytelling across generations.

To: Elaine Coleman with love!

Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producer: Lairen Knott

Editor: Krystal Hill

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. iamadellcolman
  2. echoesofherpodcast.com
  3. Echoes Of Her Collective

Distribution TCF Global

]]>bb9dbe5c-a556-4646-9f82-796e2b9a72f9Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -040031:01falsefull1111Echoes of Her Podcast TrailerEchoes of Her Podcast TrailerEchoes of Her Podcast coming Jan 28th!

Echoes of Her is a podcast about life after loss but it isn’t just about grief. Hosted by Adell Coleman, the show features honest conversations with everyday people, authors, and experts about relationships, healing, identity, and the human experience. Through personal stories, including conversations with her daughters and husband.. The To Mom With Love segment, the podcast creates space for reflection, connection, and community reminding us that none of us are alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producers: Krystal Hill & Lairen Knott

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Distributed By TCF Global

www.echoesofherpodcast.com

]]>Echoes of Her Podcast coming Jan 28th!

Echoes of Her is a podcast about life after loss but it isn’t just about grief. Hosted by Adell Coleman, the show features honest conversations with everyday people, authors, and experts about relationships, healing, identity, and the human experience. Through personal stories, including conversations with her daughters and husband.. The To Mom With Love segment, the podcast creates space for reflection, connection, and community reminding us that none of us are alone.

Host: Adell Coleman

Producers: Krystal Hill & Lairen Knott

Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose

Distributed By TCF Global

www.echoesofherpodcast.com

]]>901a4f9e-9cac-4a05-adf8-97a620ccd6e7Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:19:00 -040001:55falsetrailer11