#674 MONIQUE PAYTON

In this heart-opening episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, Kelly sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse mother Mo’Nique Payton — known by many as the Mother of Champions. Mo’Nique shares her incredible journey raising NBA champion Gary Payton II, navigating his childhood diagnosis with dyslexia, and creating a family culture rooted in love, resilience, and integrity. From letting her kids try everything (even water polo!) to leading elite youth basketball camps and launching a foundation that empowers families with learning differences, Mo’Nique proves why behind every champion is a champion mother. We talk dyslexia resources, parenting superpowers, sibling dynamics, professional development, and the powerful legacy she’s building with her daughter Raquel. Plus, get exclusive insight into upcoming events in Las Vegas and Oakland, including basketball camps that teach both skill and character. 💥 Topics Covered: Raising an NBA Champion with Dyslexia The Truth About "Trying Everything" as a Kid How to Love Your Kids Without Yelling The Gary Payton II Foundation & Scholarships Youth Basketball Camps with Real Impact Empowering Mothers and Families Through Adversity What It’s Like to Reconnect with a Friend After 25 Years 🎯 Perfect for: Parents, educators, sports fans, dyslexia advocates, and anyone who believes in the power of family, faith, and never giving up. 🎧 Tune in now to feel the VIBE, get inspired, and remember: champions aren’t just born — they’re raised. https://gpiifoundation.org/ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS INCHSTONES PLAYBOOK https://a.co/d/hil3nlo SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER ⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠ BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUP https://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/ THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANET https://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠