Tatyana Ali

A Baby Yams baby quilt is the perfect gift for the new moms in your life! Order by May 4th with code MOTHERSDAY40 to enjoy 40% off & receive your quilt in time for Mother's Day! 💗 baby-yams.com

mood trying to come up with meals that taste good, have some variety and are still quick and nutritious! 😩

You can't see it in the video, but it WAS actually raining..... hence, SWV, duh 😭 #516Forever #iloveyounewyork!

I sat down with @essence for their Mamas at Work series to talk about something deeply personal—my birth story, how it led me to advocacy, and how Baby Yams came to life. I shared things I’m still working through. But I’ve also found so much joy, love, and power in community—in the hands of Black and Indigenous midwives, in motherhood, and in launching Baby Yams, a way to honor and care for our mamas and children. Thank you, Victoria, for holding space for this 💛 Full conversation is up now at https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/tatyana-ali-children/

I breastfed my oldest until he was 2, and I still remember the sideways looks and awkward comments as if I was doing something strange. But it’s not strange—it’s sacred. It’s natural. It’s ours. Breastfeeding is legacy work. Let’s talk about it. 🍼💛 Read Legacy Building through Breastfeeding now at https://loom.ly/wUo91b4

During the pandemic, I testified in Congress virtually to share my story and help give voice to all the families who've been hurt by our maternal healthcare system. Today is the first day of this year's #Blackmaternalhealthweek. It's not only a time to highlight injustice, it's also a time to celebrate our gains and the power of Black mamas. We are extraordinary and deserving of the best care possible.

For anyone expecting, my advice is to trust your instincts & build a team of caring people around you! Thank you @Way Up With Angela Yee for the platform to have these important convos!

I opened this box and my heart swelled. Thank you @Lola Ade for this beautiful “mama” necklace and for the love, care, and intention you pour into every piece. I’m so inspired by your journey and your commitment to sustainability, elegance, and heritage. Wearing this means so much. 🤍

Today if you're looking for a reason, listen to these 600 girls cheering each other on! Congratulations to the Archonettes & Amicettes on your first inaugural youth conference! #ZetaPhiBeta 💙🤍💙

Happy Father's Day!!! I sat down with my dad to ask him a few questions, and things are starting to make a lot more sense 😂. He says the best part of being a father is seeing your children grow up to be responsible, and that the best part of being a grandfather is not having responsibility 😂💙 Love you daddy!

Yooooooooo! This Mother’s Day weekend, we were featured in @Forbes!!! 😭🙏🏽 And Baby Yams is now officially trademarked!!! We’re serious about protecting the brand we’re building. We’re in this for the long haul. Every win is confirmation we’re on the right path. Thank you for being part of this with me. I wrote more about it on the blog —https://loom.ly/yaevD5E

I'm so excited to hear that @Sesame Street will continue to air! Public broadcasting is such an important part of our lives, and has been for decades. Sometimes you don't know what you have until it's gone. I grew up watching Sesame Street. It's how I learned my ABCs and how to count like so many others. I also had the great privilege of being on the show as a child. The people behind it genuinely care about our children. All of our children. Tax payers support programs like this, and it's worth it for future generations that we don't give up the fight. With everything going on, it can feel like a small thing... but the good things that make us happy, healthy, and whole are what get taken from us one small thing at a time.

GIVEAWAY time! I'm partnering up with @Tiny Organics to give one lucky mama: A Baby Yams blanket ($340) & A 3-month meal bundle from Tiny Organics ($315) Enter here: kingsumo.com/g/mn5lplm/baby-yams-x-tiny-organics-mothers-day-giveaway

*fancy accent* En route to the theatre to see the play that marks Phylicia Rashad’s directorial debut, @Alexia Clincy & I chose a fine pinot noir to sip out of Essence coffee mugs --filled to the brim of course. Yes, the neon sign behind us rang true, we indeed felt the pulse of New York 😅