#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 DyslexiaThe Truth About "Trying Everything" as a KidHow to Love Your Kids Without YellingThe Gary Payton II Foundation & ScholarshipsYouth Basketball Camps with Real ImpactEmpowering Mothers and Families Through AdversityWhat 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 SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠