Raising a Star: Felicia Barton on Music, Motherhood & Malachi's Magic

Singer, songwriter, and Dancing with the Stars vocalist Felicia Barton joins Unplugged with Nicki Marie for an open conversation about chasing dreams, parenting in the spotlight, and raising her son — Disney star Malachi Barton (Zombies 4, Camp Rock 3, Stuck in the Middle).In this heartwarming and funny sit-down, Felicia opens up about:✨ Life behind the scenes at Dancing with the Stars and American Idol👩‍👦 How she raised a grounded creative in Hollywood🎬 Malachi Barton’s rise from child actor to Disney star🎤 The balance between motherhood, marriage, and her 17-year music career💭 The realities of parenting a teen with anxiety — and the importance of faith, flexibility, and following your passionNicki and Felicia dive into what it really means to “walk the walk” as a mom, staying creative while supporting your kids’ dreams, and why there’s way too much parenting advice out there.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise a Disney star, sing live on DWTS, or simply be a creative mom figuring it out — this episode is a must-watch.Follow FeliciaInstagram | TikTokThis episode is brought to you by JUNKLESS! Real, simple ingredients and no fake stuff. Use Code: 20UNPLUGGED for 20% off on Amazon Valid: June 1 – November 27, 2025 | 1x use per account. 📱 Follow Unplugged ⬇️📸 Instagram: @unpluggednickimarie | @nickimarieinc 🎵 YouTube: @nickimarieinc | @nickimarievlogs🎬 TikTok: @nickiunplugged |@unpluggedwithnickiHost: Nicki Marie | Audio & Video Production: Jay Del Turco