Kehlani and Monaleo discuss motherhood, mental health, identity and personal boundaries in Billboard’s Like-Minded conversation, presented in partnership with BetterHelp. They address the pressure to appear like a “perfect” mother, arguing that acknowledging mistakes and difficult emotions does not diminish a parent’s love. The discussion also explores community care, healing openly and managing the added pressures of fame.

Monaleo says mothers should be allowed to admit they sometimes “drop the ball”, while Kehlani describes emotionally processing her daughter’s experiences alongside her own. She says she tries to prioritise joy while remaining honest when circumstances are difficult. The panel is hosted by Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Sonni Williams, a BetterHelp counsellor specialising in perinatal mental health.