The Identity Shift: Exploring Motherhood and Self with LION BABE’s Jillian Hervey

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In this episode, Jillian Hervey—one half of the genre-blending music duo LION BABE—joins host Lalaina Rabary for a candid conversation about identity, creativity, and the transformative journey of motherhood.

Jillian shares how life has changed since welcoming her son, Sunny, into the world and how stepping into motherhood reshaped her sense of self, both on and off stage. She opens up about the fears she had before becoming a mom, especially the worry that she might lose touch with the vibrant, artistic self she had cultivated for years.

For Jillian, LION BABE was her first “baby.” She poured her twenties into building their sound and career. Now, as a mother, she reflects on what it really means to find balance, how her passion for music remains as strong as ever, and why dance and self-expression are still essential to who she is.

You’ll also hear Jillian discuss the reactions from fans, the realities of shifting priorities, and the affirmations she's found in this new chapter of life.

Episode Highlights

• 00:57 – Adjusting to Motherhood
• 02:02 – Sunny’s Impact
• 04:03 – Fears and Revelations of Motherhood and Identity
• 06:57 – Balancing Identities
• 11:41 – Fan Reactions
• 13:55 – The Grief of Transition of Identity
• 16:49 – Listening to Your Inner Child
• 25:58 – Affirming Identity
• 28:50 – Conclusion and Farewell

About the Guest – Jillian Hervey of LION BABE

Jillian Hervey is a force of nature — a singer, dancer, and style icon with serious star power. The daughter of legendary entertainer Vanessa Williams, Jillian studied dance at The New School and quickly began blending movement, music, and visual art into her own bold creative identity. With influences like Erykah Badu and Chaka Khan, she brings soul, fire, and fearless flair to everything she does.

She’s also one half of LION BABE, the genre-bending duo she formed with producer Lucas Goodman. Known for their breakout hit “Treat Me Like Fire,” LION BABE is all about pushing boundaries, blending R&B, funk, soul, and electronic vibes into a sound that’s fresh, fierce, and totally their own.

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About the Podcast and the Host - Lalaina Rabary

Momcozy Village: Together We Grow is a space where moms come together to share, learn, and grow. Host Lalaina Rabary sits down with inspiring guests to talk all things motherhood—from traveling with young kids to navigating career pauses.

Backed by Momcozy, a brand known for its innovative wearable breast pumps and ultra-comfy nursing bras, this podcast is part of a larger movement to support and empower moms through early motherhood and beyond.

Lalaina Rabary is the host of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast. As a marketing strategist, founder of Lalaina Rabary Creative and Communications, and a proud mom (with one little girl and another baby on the way!), she’s passionate about empowering moms to grow, thrive, and feel connected in their motherhood journeys.

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