Raising a Star: Felicia Barton on Music, Motherhood & Malachi's Magic
Raising a Star: Felicia Barton on Music, Motherhood & Malachi's Magic  
Podcast: UNPLUGGED with Nicki Marie
Published On: Mon Oct 20 2025
Description: Singer, songwriter, and Dancing with the Stars vocalist Felicia Barton joins Unplugged with Nicki Marie for an open conversation about chasing dreams, parenting in the spotlight, and raising her son — Disney star Malachi Barton (Zombies 4, Camp Rock 3, Stuck in the Middle).In this heartwarming and funny sit-down, Felicia opens up about:✨ Life behind the scenes at Dancing with the Stars and American Idol👩‍👦 How she raised a grounded creative in Hollywood🎬 Malachi Barton’s rise from child actor to Disney star🎤 The balance between motherhood, marriage, and her 17-year music career💭 The realities of parenting a teen with anxiety — and the importance of faith, flexibility, and following your passionNicki and Felicia dive into what it really means to “walk the walk” as a mom, staying creative while supporting your kids’ dreams, and why there’s way too much parenting advice out there.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise a Disney star, sing live on DWTS, or simply be a creative mom figuring it out — this episode is a must-watch.Follow FeliciaInstagram | TikTokThis episode is brought to you by JUNKLESS! Real, simple ingredients and no fake stuff. Use Code: 20UNPLUGGED for 20% off on Amazon Valid: June 1 – November 27, 2025 | 1x use per account. 📱 Follow Unplugged ⬇️📸 Instagram: @unpluggednickimarie | @nickimarieinc 🎵 YouTube: @nickimarieinc | @nickimarievlogs🎬 TikTok: @nickiunplugged |@unpluggedwithnickiHost: Nicki Marie | Audio & Video Production: Jay Del Turco