Social Media Made My Child Famous. It Almost Cost Me My Sanity

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/social-media-made-my-child-famous-it-almost-cost-me-my-sanityEpisode Video Link: In this powerful and deeply personal episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Cassh Mahama, a devoted mother, digital marketing student, and creative entrepreneur, to unpack the truth behind childhood virality and the unseen toll it takes on parents.What happens when your child becomes internet famous before they can fully understand what that means? Cassh opens up about recognizing her daughter, Lyric, ’s natural talent early, the rapid rise of online attention, and the emotional pressure that followed. From navigating relentless scrutiny and social media negativity to protecting her daughter’s mental and emotional well-being, Cassh shares the moments that tested her faith, her resolve, and her sense of self.This conversation goes far beyond likes, views, and algorithms. It explores the difficult decisions parents must make when opportunity collides with responsibility, and the sacrifices required to balance motherhood, ambition, and purpose in a digital-first world. Cassh speaks candidly about the strain of being both protector and manager, the importance of setting boundaries, and why authenticity and values must always come before visibility.This episode is not a highlight reel. It’s a real story about love, resilience, and choosing sanity over applause. A must-listen for parents, creators, and anyone questioning the true cost of online fame.▶︎ In This Episode00:00: Introduction and Initial Concerns00:55: Discussing Race and Podcast Introduction02:13: Guest Introduction: Cassh Mahama03:40: Balancing Motherhood and Online Fame03:54: Life in Wisconsin and Family Background05:38: Lyric's Rise to Fame09:41: Managing Lyric's Career and Public Perception27:22: Brand Partnerships and Content Creation32:59: Discussing the Old Soul33:53: Balancing Motherhood and Management35:32: Faith and Family Values39:37: Handling Social Media Criticism41:00: Lyric's Upcoming Projects42:53: The Lyric Lab Studio44:42: Balancing Personal and Family Dreams49:41: Advice for Other Parents51:05: Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .