Little Women: Atlanta Premiers January 22

Going into Season 6 is a big deal for these little Women! Debuting January 22, the cast includes Shirlene “Ms. Juicy” Pearson, the late Ashley “Minnie” Ross, Amanda Salinas, Andrea Salinas, Tiffany “Monie” Cashette, and Abira Greene as a new cast member.

This highly anticipated unscripted reality series will be nothing short of laughs, challenges, changes, relationship ups and downs, health issues, and sadly loss. As the ladies come back together in Atlanta to pursue their dreams and goals, they will deal with living in an average-sized world, although they may be small. Little women of ATL answers questions about everything that is expected and not expected in the upcoming season.

 

Q: This season deals with so many different things. What do you think is the most powerful message coming from the season that you want people to take away?

Ms. Juicy: The powerful message is that we give off a message to inspire others as well. We may be small in stature, but we carry a powerful punch. We are mothers, bosses and we deal with everyday life like normal size people. We are showing them we may be small, but we can still handle and be in charge on time of the world. We each have our own personality, and we are still standing and in charge.

Q: How do you ladies go from fighting to making up? What was it like losing Ms. Minnie?

Ms. Juicy: People see you on TV, and they think they know you. 

Even though it’s a reality show, it’s our lives, we were just like sisters, you get into it, and then you make up. People only got to see so much, and I didn’t let it affect me. It was very hard losing her, and we are still going through it. We still must face the realization that our friend is no longer here.

Q: Monie, where do you get your inspiration for your style? Are you always on point?

Monie: (smiling) well, thank you, It’s always based on my personality, and I just go from there. I really don’t think it’s all I want to be better, but so many people tell me they love my style, so I just go from there.

Q: Monie, what was it like making your big return this season?

Monie: It just feels good. I was super glad to be back; of course, I lost my dear friend Minnie but to be able to come and spend some time with her was good. My son is doing good, and I feel like my affairs are in order. It just feels good to be able to come back and give it my all. I feel good and ready to bring it.

Q: Six seasons of laughs, tears, and trials. What song would you decade to the late Ms. Minnie if you had to choose one, Ms. Juicy?

Ms. Juicy: I believe it goes (I miss you, my friend). I can’t remember who sings it. I think it’s Patti Labelle. Wow, you caught me off guard; that song would be the song.

Q: How was it filming during COVID-19?

Abira: To be honest, it was normal; it was like anyone else. It was a little confusing at first. We got used to it.

Q: Abira, how hard was it to film while the kids were home with you?

Abira: It was very challenging to get them to keep their mask on, cameras in their face, and getting them to understand they cannot go places. All my kids have different personalities; some would angry, some would be anxious and curious. Just trying to juggle all that is a lot.

Q: What do you hope the viewers will take away from this season?

Monie: I hope they will take away, no matter what we went through, the goods, the bad, and the ups and downs, we survived it. We didn’t let anything stop us. It’s not like problems have a height on them. Problems are not just for a certain type of people. Just survive; keep pressing.

Abira: I hope everyone sees the realness. The difference in each person and we all bring. 

Ms. Juicy: To piggyback on what both said, the realness of us all, I hope they can see whatever they set their mind to that they can achieve it. We are definitely showing them this season, these girls worked very hard at everything they wanted to do, and they reached their goals. I hope they can take from this to that whatever they put their heart and minds to, they can achieve it. Don’t let anyone discourage them. Use everything as steppingstones and reach any goal that they want to.

Q: What is the biggest misconception that people have about you.

Abira: For me, people think I am aggressive, that’s the biggest for me, and that is not me. 

Q: How did you heal from Minnie’s passing?

Abira: Well, we haven’t healed yet. We are still healing, we lost her in the middle of filming, and we had to film without her. What you guys must realize is we are about to get ready to see her on TV.

Q: What is the number one best thing about the show?

Monie: I feel like it’s a platform to let everyone into our world and see what we are about. We give you an understanding of our everyday walk and what our struggles are.

Ms. Juicy: To educate the public, because we have many misconceptions because of our height. People draw conclusions without knowing, just to educate the public because we are gorgeous.

Abira: All of what they said, they inspire and educate.

Q: What is something the show has helped you realized about yourself?

Monie: I learned that I can do whatever ai wan as long as I put my mind to it. I take what I have and make something out of it, at first. My disability was messing with my confidence; now, I am around people dealing with the same disability as me. So, it has given me confidence. 

Ms. Juicy: The show has helped me embrace others a lot better. I am more understanding and more patient with others and continue to help others.

Abira: For me, I feel like the show has really help me grow into a better woman. Knowing the background I come from, knowing everyone does not come from the same background, I can see my faults and flaws, and I think the show has really taught me to be a better woman.

Q: What has been the hardest part of adjusting to TV life? Good and Bad? How has it helped your platform?

Abira: For me, I think it has impacted my life dramatically, good and bad, to be honest. It has helped my platform, the dancing, and music videos. It transitions me from just being a dancer to be an all-around entertainer.

Q: Can you share some of your fashion or beauty tips?

Monie: Being a little person has its challenges. I stick with stuff that stretches. I cuff things, I just make it work. It is the same as everybody else, and I do not have a seamstress. 

Q: What’s the jaw-dropper this season Ms. Juicy?

Ms. Juicy: Well, seeing all the ladies come into their own. Seeing them shine and develop who they are. No one else is doing it for them. They are doing it on their own. 

Q: After all the filming, how much do you take personally?

Monie: I take it all personally because it’s real, it’s our life, we are not acting. 

Q: Ms. Juicy, as executive producer, we see drama; in season six, will we have insight into all the ladies’ relationship?

Ms. Juicy: I will only tell you in season six you will see whatever you want to see, so tune in and get ready for a ride! How about that!

 

Clairica Lange attended and reported on this event. You can follow her on Instagram @mrslouisianauniversal2019 .