LeBron James’ wife Savannah James has ignited a fiery debate among mothers after making it crystal clear that her stay-at-home mom days are firmly in the rearview mirror and warning her friend against romanticizing that lifestyle.
During a candid moment on her hit podcast “Everybody’s Crazy,” James didn’t mince words when her co-host said she envied her previous domestic-focused life. Swiftly, the Ohio native shut down any notion that her friend should want to follow that path.
The revelation came after an exchange with a caller about starting a nail polish business. After her co-host and longtime friend, April McDaniel, founder and CEO of the marketing agency Crown + Conquer, gave her some direction about becoming a business owner.
Then what started as a routine call-in quickly transformed into a deeply personal moment that resonated with mothers across the show’s social media.
During the episode, McDaniel expressed what seemed to be her exhaustion with her demanding corporate life, telling James that “for the first time in my life, I really would like to swap positions with my friend.”
McDaniel, whose agency works with major brands like Google, Adidas and L’Oréal, confessed her desire to embrace the stay-at-home lifestyle. However, James’ response was firm and immediate, reflecting her own journey and current mindset about domestic life.
“That was cute. That was fun. I don’t wanna do that no more,” James stated, referencing her previous experience as a stay-at-home mother.
When McDaniel playfully said of her new feelings, “It’s giving ‘I want to be a stay-at-home housewife,’” James laughed dismissively but stood her ground.
“I wanna do that,” McDaniel insisted, before escalating to “somebody come get me, please.”
She continued her appeals, asking “Can you come get me?” while James repeatedly refused to entertain the notion.
“That’s what we not gonna do. We not doing that,” James responded firmly, showcasing the supportive yet realistic dynamic between the longtime friends.
McDaniel’s vulnerability reached its peak when she made one final plea to a prospective man in her viewing audience: “Please go get me, I don’t want to do it no more,” before the hosts moved on to take another call.
Whether she was joking or serious, it resonated with a lot of their followers.
One post on the podcast’s Instagram, the clip ignited fierce debate, with followers sharing their own perspectives on the modern motherhood dilemma.
“Majorie Harvey lifestyle (what I see) definitely on my to do list,” one person commented, referencing the luxurious lifestyle of Steve Harvey’s wife.
Others offered words of caution, with one follower writing, “The GRASS isn’t always Greener. Remember that yall,” directly addressing both hosts about the complexities of their respective situations.