In this special birthday episode of Mama We Made It, Dj and Reg welcome guest Christopher Clipper for an intimate, wide-ranging part two of a conversation on purpose, legacy, fatherhood, and staying grounded under pressure. Chris reveals how time with family—and even a simple round of golf—keeps him centered while navigating an intense professional life.

The trio opens up about mental health, accountability, and recognizing when you're off your center, reflecting on the importance of honest feedback from loved ones. Chris shares what financial security has meant for his family, the tough decisions around education during COVID, and how he works to keep his sons culturally rooted despite widening economic gaps.

The conversation turns toward legacy and leadership, as Chris discusses raising strong, confident Black boys and his desire to give back through teaching. Dj and Reg also tap into his "Top Fives"—from MCs and R&B greats to point guards—and debate the basketball GOAT conversation. Chris closes with heartfelt advice for the next generation, emphasizing critical thinking, literacy, and real human connection in a tech-saturated world.

This is Mama We Made It at its realest—reflective, inspiring, and full of gems you won't want to miss.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q3AR5G6_tq0

You can also listen to Mama, We Made It! with Dj & Reg on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-we-made-it-with-dj-reg/id1809918939

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/20eLaINMng2ISxB3TH6hED?si=ac880381abfd406f

Dj and Reg sit down with their first official guest, Christopher Clipper—Harlem native, college athlete, and CFO of David Yurman—to unpack what it takes to move through the world with confidence, purpose, and authenticity. From Wall Street to Silicon Valley to luxury retail, Clipper shares how he learned to connect across cultures, communities, and corporate spaces.

Grounded in Dr. VanderWeele's framework of human flourishing, the conversation dives into identity, service, and self-actualization. Clipper opens up about lessons from a service-driven family, navigating major career pivots, building true self-confidence, and trusting universal "signs" during life's biggest turning points.

If you're interested in career growth, leadership, legacy, and becoming your most authentic self, this episode is packed with real gems.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BuqAECmhRSk

You can also listen to Mama, We Made It! with Dj & Reg on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-we-made-it-with-dj-reg/id1809918939

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/20eLaINMng2ISxB3TH6hED?si=ac880381abfd406f

This week, Dj and Reg uncover how cognitive maps, colonial cartography, and the Mercator projection have shaped the way we see the world, and ourselves. From the distorted size of Africa to the African Union’s push for the Equal Earth map, they explore how maps influence power, identity, culture, and storytelling.

Dj breaks down stats on Eurocentric mapping and self-perception, while Reg shares his love for fantasy maps and cartography. The episode also veers into the future with a hilarious debate about driverless cars and trust in machine navigation.

If you’ve ever wondered how borders are drawn, who gets to tell the story of a continent, or why Africa looks “smaller” on classroom maps—this conversation is for you.

Topics We Cover:

- Why maps are political, not neutral
- Mercator vs Equal Earth (and why it matters)
- The power of borders, perspective, and representation
- How geography education impacts identity
- Tech, navigation, and driverless futures

Listen. Reflect. Re-map your world.

Resources:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494403000367
https://au.int/en/member_states/countryprofiles2
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-urges-adoption-world-map-showing-continents-true-size-2025-08-14/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVqkFjZHQ4Q

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/stbuHDhTG5Q

You can also listen to Mama, We Made It! with Dj & Reg on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-we-made-it-with-dj-reg/id1809918939

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/20eLaINMng2ISxB3TH6hED?si=ac880381abfd406f