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Where Differences Meet: Interracial Families & Foster Care

Release Date: 08/12/2025

From Surviving to Success: Anteel Tequila

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

In this episode, Brittany sits down with Nayana Ferguson, co-founder of Anteel Tequila, to talk about resilience, mindset, and building a business rooted in intention. Nayana shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to becoming the first Black woman to own and lead a tequila brand, and how surviving pancreatic cancer and breast cancer fundamentally shaped how and why she built Anteel Tequila. This conversation goes far beyond spirits. Together, they unpack: What it’s really like to launch and scale a tequila brand How health challenges influenced product development and...

Bringing Nashville to Detroit

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

Not all drunk idea's are bad idea's... In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Mike, the owner of The Whiskey Wagon, Detroit’s party bus experience bringing major Nashville energy to Michigan- country vibes, karaoke, and no regrets! Mike shares the real behind-the-scenes of turning a “what if we did this?” moment into a growing business: the chaotic hunt for the perfect bus, the time (and sweat) it took to build it out, the surprises of running a party bus company in Michigan, and what it actually takes to scale something people love. And the best part? The Whiskey Wagon isn’t...

You Can't Rush Luxury

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

Anna moved to the U.S. from Romania, started completely over, and built a luxury beauty business rooted in one thing: quality. We talk about how European beauty standards focus on the experience, the craft, and serving the client, not rushing them in and out like an assembly line. We also get into mindset, confidence, and the freedom that comes from putting what’s important to you first, instead of living for other people’s opinions. This episode touches on building a brand on social media and is full of perspective shifts. The best way to build an empire is starting on a...

Confidence: I am Capable.

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

Let’s clear something up real quick: confidence is not something you wake up with one day. In this solo episode, Brittany gets unfiltered about confidence. What it actually looks like in real life, the myths that keep people stuck, and the uncomfortable truth about why most of us are waiting way too long to start anything because we don't feel confident. From imposter syndrome and overthinking to talking yourself out of opportunities you’re fully capable of handling, this episode breaks down why confidence is built after action, not before it. Brittany shares personal stories,...

Raised in a Cult

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

What happens when you’re raised in a cult-like environment… and the God you were taught to fear becomes the force that sets your free? In this episode, Brittany sits down with Jenny Smith to unpack an unbelievable yet deeply human story of religious trauma, coercive control, an arranged marriage, domestic abuse, and the long, complicated road to leaving when “just walking away” isn’t an option. Jenny shares what it was like growing up with weaponized faith and being conditioned to obey authority without question where rules are backed by threats. She opens up about how abuse was...

Is Marriage Going Away & Montezuma's Revenge

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

In this episode of Might Get Loud, Brittany sits down with her boyfriend Anthony Maisano with friend Andy Ward stepping in as the MC, for an unfiltered conversation that goes way beyond surface-level relationship talk. This conversation dives into the real dynamics of long-term relationships, blending families, building businesses, navigating ambition, and choosing partnership with or without following a traditional script. From chaotic travel stories (including Montezuma’s Revenge and 19-mile suitcase walks through Venice) to honest conversations about work-life balance, independence,...

2025 Self Check- Plan & Manifest Your Best 2026

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

In this first solo episode, we’re doing a full 2025 self-check. This is where you look at what worked, what didn’t, what you carried for way too long, and what needs to stay in 2025 permanently. Then we shift into the fun part: building your best 2026. I’ll walk you through the same reflection and goal-setting process I use in my own life — month-by-month highs and lows, habit audits, categories for your goals, and the systems you actually need in place to make them happen. This is a guided workshop, not just a conversation. By the end of the episode, you’ll have clarity on: Your...

Raise Your Red Flag

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

Let’s talk red flags. The light red, the burgundy ones, and the kind that ignite your rage on sight. 🚩 But here’s the twist… some of these might actually be yours, and you didn’t even realize it. This episode is casual, chaotic, and uncomfortably relatable. Devin and I break down the signs we’ve ignored, the ones we’ve carried, and the ones we should’ve run from. Let’s not pretend we don’t see the signs anymore. Join us for a happy hour therapy session to calibrate your psycho meter. Devin's Instagram: Devin's first episode: Brittany's Instagram: ...

Why the First Million is the Hardest

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

Andy Ward, with Ward's Equipment Rental is back and bringing even more unintentionally educational business strategy than in Season 1. In this episode, we cover everything from why landscapers are going broke, why zoning meetings feel like emotional warfare, how AI might take everyone’s job (but also maybe save your business), and why one woman named Gloria single-handedly delayed Andy’s expansion by 100 days while half-asleep. You’ll hear the business revelations Andy spent 10 years learning the hard way, why SOPs could save your sanity, how to scale without losing your mind, and a...

Justice for the Disabled-A Mother's Battle

Might Get Loud with Brittany Racine

This episode is the voice of a mother who has been fighting for her disabled son for over two decades- often alone, often unheard, and often in systems not built to support families like hers. But it’s also a story of resilience. Of refusing to give up. Of love, grit, and the kind of strength that only grows in the shadows of hardship. Kara Christensen opens her heart and shares her journey as a special-needs parent navigating medical decisions, legal barriers, emotional burnout, and the weight of constant advocacy. This is not just a story, it’s a cry for community, a reminder that...

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Brittany Racine sits down with Margo Ward, a mom of a racially blended family and foster parent to talk about what it means to raise a family that doesn’t fit into one box. From navigating the unique challenges of raising kids of other races to welcoming 13 foster kids over the years, Margo shares the lessons, laughs, and hard truths that shaped her journey.

They get into everything: the tough conversations about race and identity, the heartbreak and hope of foster care, and why love and a good sense of humor can bridge almost anything.

Topics Covered:

What it’s really like raising kids from the '90s to now
The unique joys and hard lessons of fostering 13 children
Raising children in a multiracial family with care and humility
When your kids run away to play video games at 1 a.m.
Why parenting teenagers is a whole different beast
Learning the importance of hair care, language, and awareness of other races
The emotional reality of reunification in the foster care system
Letting go of perfection, judgment, and guilt as a parent
Advice Margo’s mom passed down: "Put down your weapons."

In a world that often tries to box you in, Margo reminds us that there's more than enough room for everyone to be exactly who they are. Whether it’s about race, family structure, identity, or background, there’s no need to fit a mold to belong.

What matters is creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. Because when we lead with love and leave space for difference, we make the world better not just for our kids but for everyone.

Resources:

Child Trauma Support

https://learn.nctsn.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource/parent-resource/

Free Trauma Courses:

https://traumainformedcaretraining.com/free-trauma-informed-care-courses/

https://ceinternational1892.org/courses/impact-of-trauma/

Foster Care info

https://www.samaritas.org/Foster-Care/Training-Events?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.fcnp.org/foster-parent-resources?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Hair Tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6OIXKnO9A