Bresha Webb on Motherhood, Faith, and the Miracle That Changed Her Life

Actress, comedian, and new mom Bresha Webb joins host Deborah Joy Winans Williams for a deeply personal and joy-filled conversation about marriage, motherhood, healing, faith, and navigating Hollywood with grace. Bresha opens up about her high-risk pregnancy, discovering a genetic heart condition while carrying her daughter Brave, and the frightening moments that tested her faith. She talks candidly about grief after losing her father, the miracle she experienced in postpartum recovery, and how becoming a wife and mother changed her understanding of love and purpose. With her signature humor and honesty, Bresha shares what it means to protect your peace, why saying “no” matters, how gospel and Cardi B coexist in her self-care routine, and why she believes joy must be chosen over and over again. If you’re looking for a story of healing, hope, laughter, and the power of faith, this episode will bless your spirit. 💜 “You can’t make me doubt Him — I’ve seen too much.” — Bresha Webb 00:00 – Opening: The industry finally sees Black women00:38 – Deborah Joy introduces her 19-year friendship with Bresha01:22 – Becoming a wife, mother, writer & artist02:50 – What marriage actually looks like vs. expectations04:16 – How partnership changed Bresha’s life06:00 – Putting God at the center of her marriage09:00 – Grief, love, and learning to lean on her husband11:22 – Becoming a mom & balancing Hollywood12:16 – The pregnancy complication that changed everything12:54 – Discovering her heart condition13:53 – Fear, faith, and the birth of Brave16:03 – Why her daughter’s name carries so much power17:07 – Deborah Joy shares her own pregnancy challenges18:27 – Postpartum healing & Bresha’s miracle recovery21:03 – Protecting peace in a demanding industry21:56 – The role of faith in every obstacle22:33 – Gospel + Cardi B = Bresha’s wellness formula23:17 – Lessons from Niecy Nash & Kim Whitley24:31 – Handling rejection & relying on God25:21 – The audition that gave her new perspective26:03 – When a "no" is really a divine redirection28:55 – Honoring her value as a Black woman in Hollywood29:55 – College memories & high-energy grit31:09 – Losing 100+ lbs postpartum32:38 – Health, wellness & lifting heavy33:32 – Reflecting on years of growth34:21 – Theater dreams & stepping into new callings36:20 – Realizing she’s living her childhood dream38:08 – Seeing herself clearly for the first time39:02 – Closing reflections on joy, gratitude & purpose #ChoosingJoyPodcast #BreshaWebb #DeborahJoyWinans #BlackWomenInHollywood#MotherhoodJourney #FaithAndHealing #CelebrityInterviews #BlackJoy#WomenInEntertainment #InspirationDaily If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow the show, leave us a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that joy is still a choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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