We were sitting around thinking out loud on how we've continued to expand  our  where two girlfriends are chit-chatting about the surprising evolution of our friendship circle then this is the episode for you.  Join us!

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Spoiler Alert! Rhumel and Twanda are about to spill the tea the Netflix movie "They Cloned Tyrone." It's a satisfying mix of conspiracy, sci-fi, comedy, and mystery that managed to earn a thumbs up from both hosts. With Twanda and Rhumel as your guides, you're in for a wild ride of character dynamics, unexpected twists, hidden gems, and lots of laughs. Join us. 

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In this exciting podcast episode, we're taking you on the wild ride that was our first international trip, and boy, did we have an amazing adventure! Get ready to join us as we take you through the traveling woes and our hilarious attempts to communicate with the locals. The adventure doesn't end there; we'll dive into the breathtaking Amazon forest and share our awe-inspiring experiences at the forest retreat.

One of the most profound moments of our journey was participating in the plant medicine ceremonies, specifically Ayahuasca. We'll reveal our thoughts and emotions before, during, and after these spiritual experiences, giving you a glimpse of its transformative impact on us. 

This trip was a life-changing adventure that left us with unforgettable memories, brand new life friends, and personal growth. So, kick back, relax, and join us on this incredible journey into the heart of Peru!

url: Living Life Limitlessly - Althea's Retreat Business

url: Sitting in Ceremony with Plant Medicine: Our Ayahuasca Journey Part 1

url: Sitting in Ceremony with Plant Medicine: Our Ayahuasca Journey Part 2

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Jenniver Stafford is a Business Analyst by day and a travel enthusiast by night. With over 20 years of travel experience, she told us she has turned her hobby into a lifestyle. Travel and I quote is her "favorite thing to do".

"As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it is inevitable that you will discover how capable you are." - unknown

Questions/Topics:

• Is solo travel among women a new trend or are we just noticing it?
• What piece of advice would you give to someone considering traveling internationally alone?
• Where is the best place to research safety information about a particular country?
• In addition to your family having your itinerary, can we expect the hotel help check in with you?
• Is there anything you learned about yourself in your solo travels?
• Personal questions, do you exhibit an alter ego on your trips?
• Are there some common safety mistakes  less-seasoned travelers tend to make?
• Were there any places where you didn't feel welcomed or for whatever reason don't want to go back?
• Is there someplace you've been that felt very single-lady-friendly?
• Are there travel agents who are better at helping people who are planning to travel solo?
• What does a solo trip look like for Jenniver? Give us the play by play to your strategy for getting the lay of the land.

Mentions:

Guest

• Text or Call (Best Method): 760-504-5752

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 In this episode, Twanda and Rhumel embark on a journey through the Netflix series "Queen Charlotte," exploring the portrayal of the enigmatic historical figure. We delve into the historical context, shedding light on Queen Charlotte's lineage and her marriage to King George III. Our discussion focuses on the characterization of Queen Charlotte in the series, examining the complexities and strengths of her character. We also explore the themes addressed in the show, including power, gender, and race, and reflect on their relevance in today's society. Twanda and Rhumel, share their thoughts on the series. Twanda, an avid fan, loved the about the historical context, captivating portrayal, and thought-provoking themes, while Rhumel offers his honest take on what didn't quite hit the mark. If you are a fan like Twanda or like Rhumel where Queen Charlotte was not quite your thing, you will enjoy the fun discussion. Tune in. 

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This episode is being re-released in memory of Tina Turner who transitioned from this earth on May 24, 2023. May she rest in peace.

***Spoiler Alert ****  

In this episode we discuss our personal take-aways from watching the Tina Turner Documentary, titled Tina.  If you haven't seen it yet this episode will spoil it for you. Topics that hit home for us were:

• Overcoming vs carrying your obstacles
• Success after 40
• Mommy Issues
• Domestic Violence and Narcissism
• Finding love later in life

Quotes:

If you don't address the wounds of your past you continue to bleed. - Oprah Winfrey

I never knew what telling her story did to her until I saw the documentary. - Twanda

One thing that was really brave of her is that Tina was one of the first famous people to really talk about abuse in the way that she did. She  shined a light on abuse in a way that had not been done before. -Rhumel

This really clearly correlates with the whole idea of mommy issues and what it does to us in our relationships. - Rhumel

The fact that she gets up everyday and finds happiness now is a real testament to who she is and who she's become. - Rhumel

He [Ike] was a horrible, evil character in her life and she didn't talk as badly about him as I wanted her to or as I would have in a similar situation. - Twanda

Mentions:

url: Mommy Issues Episode

url: What you need to know about being in a relationship with a narcissist, Episode

url: TINA the documentary (trailer on youtube)

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Hey there, podcast fam! Get ready to dive into a celestial journey like no other on our latest episode. We've got a stellar treat for you as we unpack the enchanting realm of angels with the incredible Kelly Nembhard!

In this episode, we debunk myths, uncover fascinating tidbits about guardian angels and archangels, and even unveil angels' roles in various religions. We also dig into some practical tips on how to connect with these heavenly beings. So grab your headphones, sit back, and join us on this divine adventure as we uncover the secrets of angels and make your spiritual journey a little more magical!

Guest notes:
Kelly Nembhard is an energy healer, board-certified health and wellness coach, and angel intuitive. She is passionate about helping people develop self-care that helps them live their authentic self and pursue their divine purpose. Sometimes living your authentic self feels like a daunting and lonely journey, especially during these challenging times. As an angel intuitive, Kelly not only reminds people that they have angels ready and wanting to help but also helps them to begin working with angels to make their life journey easier.

Mentions:

Guest

• Website: The Earth Angel Path
• Website: My Wealth in Health     Reiki, Crystal Healing, Wellness Coaching, & Aromatherapy
• Phone: ​(919) 937-2512

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss mental health in the African American community. Mental illness can affect anyone, but African Americans face unique challenges when seeking help. We explore the role of the Black Church in mental health treatment and the important work of Taraji P. Henson and her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, which provides mental health resources for the African American community. Our goal is to raise awareness, break down stigmas, and offer mental health resources to those who need them.

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"My definition of fearlessness is not letting fear stand in the way of my destiny!" Our past guest,  Dr. Stephanie Brown, discusses with us the 9 Steps to Becoming Fearless. Those steps are: Acknowledge your fear, Confront it, Use positive self talk, Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, Make being brave a habit, Practice mindfulness, Find a mentor, Embrace failure, and Don't aim for perfection.  You are more powerful than your fear Sis! Join us as we talk about it!

Guest notes:
Dr. Brown is an ICF credentialed professional certified coach . She specializes in working with professional women who desire to show up as their best selves and are motivated to overcome whatever is holding them back in reaching their professional and personal goals.  Dr. Brown is recognized as a Top 1% Life Coach by Yahoo finance.  Stephanie’s coaching philosophy is based on the knowledge that challenging one’s thoughts and beliefs is key to shifting our energy which allows us to move forward with actions that lead to the joy and success that we desire. Her signature coaching membership is called Queens Realign Coaching and is a space for Black professional women to receive coaching, accountability in a supportive group as they learn techniques and tools to help them achieve their goals.

Detailed notes:

Acknowledge fear: Go deeper.  This means looking at fears we don't necessarily know we have - like fear of disappointing our parents or being judged. The fears we don't want to acknowledge keep us stuck. Action: Confront it. Say to fear: I know you are here, I know you are trying to protect me but I don't need you any more. You only have the power I give you so I'm taking away your power.

Use positive self talk: Use affirmations. Using positive words and thoughts you tend to see better outcomes.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Growth is often outside of our comfort zone. Embrace opportunities to become uncomfortable. Your body responds the same way whether you are excited or afraid so just tell yourself to process these feelings as excitement instead of fear.

Make being brave a habit: Practicing anything makes you better at it. Keep getting better. Wash, rinse, repeat. 

Practice mindfulness: Mindful activities like meditation, journaling, and yoga help you be present with your authentic self which the place where you actually deal with the fear.

Find a mentor: Find someone who is fearless in the way you want to be fearless and learn from them.

Embrace failure: Erase the shame that is associated with failure and look at it more objectively. Failure is part of your path to success. It's another informative step in your progression towards the goal. It represents an opportunity for learning that takes you closer to your destination.

Don't aim for perfection: People tend not to try if they don't think they will do something perfectly, Don't get caught up in the paralysis of analysis.
 

Guest:

• Instagram: @stephaniebrowncoaching
• Website: www.sbcoaching.club
• Facebook: @stephaniebrowncoaching

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In this episode, Twanda and Rhumel find themselves sandwiched between parenting their adult children and navigating changing relationships with their own parents. We dive into the dynamics of parent-child relationships and touch on common challenges, like communication breakdowns and role reversal. Aging can also have a big impact on relationships, so we discuss how to navigate those changes and the importance of communication.

Learning how to cultivate healthy relationships with parents and adult children can be tough, but in this fun episode, we share our strategies with you! We talk about active listening with empathy, setting boundaries, making time for shared activities, being patient and forgiving, and adjusting your expectations and behaviors to better support your loved ones.

Overall, this episode is a great sharing session for anyone looking to improve their relationships with both their aging parents and adult children. Tune in for valuable insights and advice!

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It's time for some Spring Cleaning! Instead of closets, baseboards, and garages, this year we are looking to get rid of what doesn't serve us in our thoughts.  If you too experience some negative self-talk from time to time, this episode is for you.  Today we discuss the new manifestation technique referred to on social media  as #LuckyGirlSyndrome. Videos with this hashtag provide tips, tricks and insights into how to use this new mindset shift to start living your luckiest life. According to Life Coach Rachelle Indra, the neuroscience behind ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’ involves the reticular activating system in our brain (RAS for short) that helps us process the information and stimuli around us. Each day, the RAS asks us what we want to focus on, and when we are feeding our brain the same information (“I am so lucky”, “life is always working out in my favor”), it will naturally start to look for that information as you go about your day. In other words, if you keep calling yourself lucky, you’ll eventually rewire your thoughts and cultivate experiences that align with these affirmations in your daily life.  Who couldn't use a little more luck? Join us as we discuss how we will adopt technique in our daily lives.
 

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We stumbled across Chris Rock's Live Netflix airing of his new set, "Selective Outrage". Among other things Chris Rock finally responds publicly to the Slap Heard 'Round The World. We learned some new things: Chris is still hurt about the slap, he is comfortable making us cringe, and, despite efforts not to take the set personally, we were outraged, annoyed, and offended by content we chose to spend 1 hour and 9 minutes watching. We waited until we were recording to dig into our conversation about it so that we could share our thoughts in the moment with you. Join us!

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As promised, the following podcast notes were generated by artificial Intelligence. The text AI generated summarized the topics we discuss in this episode. Please note, you will find our cloned-voice conversation at the 45:04 point. Keep in mind we used free accounts and you get what you pay for.  We hope to spark an interest in you for exploring this AI world that is rapidly expanding all around us. Most of all though, we hope you enjoy the conversation. Thanks for listening.

Prompt: create a brief summary discussing podcast uses for AI including original article writing, original art, and voice cloning. use an informal, lively and bubbly tone

Hey there! Are you curious about how AI is taking over the podcast game? Well, let me tell you, it's pretty dang impressive!

AI is shaking things up when it comes to creating content, especially in the fields of writing articles, original art, and voice cloning. Thanks to natural language processing algorithms, machines can now create human-like language for high-quality articles, making it easier than ever to create content without spending hours writing.

But that's not all! AI is also kicking butt when it comes to creating original artwork with just a few simple inputs, making it easier for artists to create unique and complex pieces of art that really stand out.

And if that's not enough to blow your mind, check this out! AI-powered voice cloning tools can create realistic voice replicas of individuals using only a few minutes of their voice recordings. This is perfect for podcasting and audio book production, as it can significantly reduce the time and effort required to produce high-quality audio content.

So there you have it, folks! AI is the future of content creation, and it's taking over the podcasting world by storm!

Mentions:

url: chat.openai.com   This the ChatGPT. We used this tool to generate text.

url: midjourney.com Tool Rhumel used to generate original art (for fee).

url: Trilzo Youtube Video - Twanda's Kid's video on voice cloning. 

url: Resemble.ai      Voice cloning tool Twanda used.

url: Descript    Voice cloning tool Rhumel used.

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It's not unusual for people in our stage of life to feel like we have life all figured out  and whatever we haven't figured out we've given up on.  If you can agree with that statement in any way this episode is for you.  We are actively combatting the urge to see life as stale and predictable and instead we are chasing childlike joy. That's right, seeking fun activities,  viewing familiar things from a new perspective, teaching old dogs new tricks, being super curious and laughing more.  Those happy kids on the playground have it right. Join us as we explore ways to tap into our joyful inner child!

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One shared tiktok with a quote by John C. Maxwell set off a nearly 40 minute conversation about how  people change in 4 different seasons:

1) When they HURT enough that they HAVE to 
2) When they SEE enough they are INSPIRED to 
3) When they LEARN enough that they WANT to 
4) When they RECEIVE enough that they are ABLE to

As always it was a lively conversation. Join us!

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Book: Failing Forward: How to Make the Most of Your Mistakes by John C. Maxwell

url: Our The Best Man the Final Chapter Discussion 1

url: Our The Best Man the Final Chapter Discussion 2

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In today's episode we have an organic, authentic and revealing conversation about an article we came across titled, 9 'Taboo' Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship. We recorded this without any pre-discussion about our individual views on the topics presented.  Let's just say there were some Opps!-Did-I-say-that-on-the-recording! -((clutches pearls)) moments. lol. Enjoy our experienced but woefully unqualified (because we are not certified, licensed, or degreed in relationship counseling ) advice as we debunk (most of) these relationship taboos.

Questions/Topics:

Taboo No. 1: Sleeping in separate beds.
Taboo No. 2: Talking about your romantic pasts.
Taboo No. 3: Flirting with other people.
Taboo No. 4: Masturbating.
Taboo No. 5: Taking separate vacations.
Taboo No. 6: Going to bed angry.
Taboo No. 7: Talking openly about money.
Taboo No. 8: Watching porn.
Taboo No. 9: Keeping a secret from your partner.
 

Mentions:

url: 9 'Taboo' Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship by Kelsey Borresen

url:Be an Agent of Change: Flirt with your Partner, Affirm Yourself, Exchange Positive Energy with Others

url: Turn up the heat with sex toys this Valentine's Day 127

url: Do you tell your partner EVERYTHING? E53

url:Mommy Retreats
Enrich your Life Series: Mommy Retreats E2
Travel: Mommy Retreats E55
Girls Trip - Aloha Edition E94

Book: 101 Nights of Great Sex (2020 Edition!): Secret Sealed Seductions For Fun-Loving Couples

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"My definition of fearlessness is not letting fear stand in the way of my destiny!" Our past guest,  Dr. Stephanie Brown, discusses with us the 9 Steps to Becoming Fearless. Those steps are: Acknowledge your fear, Confront it, Use positive self talk, Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, Make being brave a habit, Practice mindfulness, Find a mentor, Embrace failure, and Don't aim for perfection.  You are more powerful than your fear Sis! Join us as we talk about it!

Guest notes:
Dr. Brown is an ICF credentialed professional certified coach . She specializes in working with professional women who desire to show up as their best selves and are motivated to overcome whatever is holding them back in reaching their professional and personal goals.  Dr. Brown is recognized as a Top 1% Life Coach by Yahoo finance.  Stephanie’s coaching philosophy is based on the knowledge that challenging one’s thoughts and beliefs is key to shifting our energy which allows us to move forward with actions that lead to the joy and success that we desire. Her signature coaching membership is called Queens Realign Coaching and is a space for Black professional women to receive coaching, accountability in a supportive group as they learn techniques and tools to help them achieve their goals.

Detailed notes:

Acknowledge fear: Go deeper.  This means looking at fears we don't necessarily know we have - like fear of disappointing our parents or being judged. The fears we don't want to acknowledge keep us stuck. Action: Confront it. Say to fear: I know you are here, I know you are trying to protect me but I don't need you any more. You only have the power I give you so I'm taking away your power.

Use positive self talk: Use affirmations. Using positive words and thoughts you tend to see better outcomes.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Growth is often outside of our comfort zone. Embrace opportunities to become uncomfortable. Your body responds the same way whether you are excited or afraid so just tell yourself to process these feelings as excitement instead of fear.

Make being brave a habit: Practicing anything makes you better at it. Keep getting better. Wash, rinse, repeat. 

Practice mindfulness: Mindful activities like meditation, journaling, and yoga help you be present with your authentic self which the place where you actually deal with the fear.

Find a mentor: Find someone who is fearless in the way you want to be fearless and learn from them.

Embrace failure: Erase the shame that is associated with failure and look at it more objectively. Failure is part of your path to success. It's another informative step in your progression towards the goal. It represents an opportunity for learning that takes you closer to your destination.

Don't aim for perfection: People tend not to try if they don't think they will do something perfectly, Don't get caught up in the paralysis of analysis.
 

Guest:

• Instagram: @stephaniebrowncoaching
• Website: www.sbcoaching.club
• Facebook: @stephaniebrowncoaching

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This week Althea Lawton-Thompson, Mind-Body specialist, and four time guest joins us (again) to talk about plant medicine.  You may remember her from our Plant Medicine episode where she explains what plant medicines are and what they do. In this second half of the two-part episode, Rhumel, Twanda and Althea  discuss their specific experiences while sitting in ceremony with plant medicine together. Join us.

Mentions:

• Episode 164: Sitting in Ceremony with Plant Medicine: Our Ayahuasca Journey Part 1
• Episode 129: Plant Medicine (with Althea Lawton-Thompson)

Guest

• Instagram: @AltheaLawtonThompson
• Website: https://altheaLawtonThompson.com
• link tree: Althea Lawton-Thompson

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This week Althea Lawton-Thompson, Mind-Body specialist, and four time guest joins us (again) to talk about plant medicine.  You may remember her from our Plant Medicine episode where she explains what plant medicines are and what they do. In this 2-part episode, Rhumel, Twanda and Althea  begin to discuss their experiences with sitting in ceremony with plant medicine together. Join us.

Review Topics: 

• What are plant medicines
• Why do people take Ayahuasca?
• How did we individually decide to sit with the medicine?
• Why do people take Ayahuasca multiple times?
• Is Ayahuasca just another way to get high?
• Who shouldn't consume Ayahuasca?

Mentions:

• Episode 129: Plant Medicine (with Althea Lawton-Thompson)

Guest

• Instagram: @AltheaLawtonThompson
• Website: https://altheaLawtonThompson.com
• link tree: Althea Lawton-Thompson

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Trevor Noah put out a Reel on Instagram suggesting that men are not emotionally transparent nor vulnerable with their male friends  and because of this they are missing out on an important and fulfilling aspect of friendship. Being the curious creature we are, we asked about 17 men in our circles about  non-romantic intimacy with their male friends.  Oh the responses we got!  Join us as we discuss what we learned from our friends on this issue. 

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This month we welcome Season 4 of our podcast.  With this season we will see one major change in how we operate.  We are moving to a twice a month format. That's a new great episode every other week.  We are excited to continue to bring you quality content this season.  Grab your pumpkin spice filled mug and join us for a few laughs. 

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Though we were today-years-old when we heard the term “Plant-based curious”, we immediately knew that term described who we are right now. In our sincere efforts to “Live our best lives”, we know we have to make healthier nutritional choices…but we had so many questions:

How do you transition yourself and your family to a plant-based diet?

Where can I find recipes to kickstart my new goal to get more veggies on my plate?

What’s the difference between plant-based and vegetarian?

Do Vegans get invited to the cookout? What do you bring/eat at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner?

We asked these and many more questions of our guest speaker, LA Dunn. LA is a plant-based advocate who created the Black Girls Eat platform to encourage Black women and families to go green in order to use food and knowledge to fight diabetes, obesity, heart disease and inflammation. 

LA said, "I don't like words like die-ts, I'm here to live it!" It's obvious in our conversation that she is skilled in motivating others to take some simples steps to get started. Who knew talking about eating more fruits and vegetables could be so enjoyable? 

Pull up a chair and join in the fun.

Guest:

• Instagram: @BlackGirlsEat
• Website: BlackGirlsEat.Com

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Dara Segbefia, Interior Decorator (but we call her a House Whisperer)

Questions/Topics:

How did you get started in the decorating?

What's the difference Interior Design and Interior Decorating?

What's the process for engaging with you? 

How do you take a client from a magazine clipping  to a reality in their real space?

How do you deal with difficult clients? Have you ever had to fire a client?

Tell us about the pretty rocks (crystals) in many of your reveal pictures. 

What if I don't have a big budget? If I only have $500 can you still help me?

How is cost determined?
 

Guest Quotes:

I ask a lot of personal questions [of the clients] because every room has energy in it. I ask, "How do you want to feel in this space"?

I ask questions to dig into who you really are then I find the core pieces that an speak your love language.

Every time I put a crystal in someone's home, they love the feeling. It's my way of reminding them that there is peace within their home.

I love to put at least one DYI item within every client's home to give it that personal touch. I'm really big on it. That's what I believe really set me apart from other interior decorators.

Patience has to be one of the main things with getting your space together. You don't want to rush buying furniture and then not be completely invested in it by the end. That's a common mistake. Don't rush!

When I bought my current house I hired an interior decorator to help me.... It was the best money I'd spent. When I tell you I never ever regretted any of the money I spent on my decorator at all... I didn't.
 - Rhumel
 

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Guest

• Instagram: @mixxykreation
• Instagram: @TheMixxyExperience

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Vernita Griffith is a wife, mother, MeeMee, entrepreneur, trainer, lover of family and an unshakable optimist dedicated to enriching relationships and shining a positive light on marriages. 
I met Vernita at my church where She and her husband Ken are the leaders of the marriage ministry. I've attended a number of her workshops , y'all she is skilled at getting you to have fun while you learn and take on sometimes challenging content... and she is the bomb. Very passionate about her work. She truly seems to be doing her life's work.

Discussion Questions:

Did your husband come with an instruction manual? 

Has your marriage met your expectations from the beginning to now?

At what point to you reset your expectations and what point to you stop compromising?

Is your spouse really broken or just not molded into the shape you want them to be?

What are the keys to communicating effectively in marriage?

Should you marry for love or friendship? 

Quotes:

"I've been married about 24 years and around 15 years in I discovered how I was really part of the problem. I blamed him for 15 years!" - Rhumel

I blamed him for not doing what I wanted him to do. - Rhumel

It did take a while to figure out my husband is not a pushover, I can't tell him what to do... I tried! - Twanda 

It's more about getting the groove of marriage and learning how to spend your life with another person.  - Twanda

The key is always communication. It always boils down to whether you can talk to each other. - Vernita

I think as couples we don’t think enough in terms teams. – Vernita

My husband and I are on the same team and we are in it to win it together. - Vernita

Mentions:

Guest

• Podcast/Website: TriTeamUnited.com
• Show: AfterTheIDoShow.com

url: True Color Personality Assessment

url: Our Love Languages Episode

url:  Enrich your Life Series: Mommy Retreats

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  ~This episode doesn't offer medical advice ~

We spoke with Dr. Stephanie Brown, a friend and previous podcast guest, about menopause. We took notes so we could  share with you what we learned.  You are going to want to hear this!

Questions/Topics:

 What did your momma tell you about menopause to prepare you for where we are headed?

What are the common symptoms of menopause? 

When did you  realize you  had begun "The Change" and what were your symptoms?

What treatments are available?

Mentions:

url: Letting Go to Level up!  with Dr, Stephanie Brown

url: The Doctor is In - Dr. Simone from Bravo's Married to Medicine

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Nobody really wants to talk about death, but most of us would die more peacefully if we had our affairs in order.  In this episode which focuses on estate planning, we learn about the tools we need to have in place to make the tough times easier for our loved ones. Our esteemed guest, Clifton Stancil is an attorney who specializes in  asset planning. He's also Rhumel's dad.  Attorney Stancil  walks us through the maze of legal tools including, power of attorney, wills, and trusts.

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Our Guest Shadé Shakur of Approaching Zenith, helps us identify what toxins are and how they affect your body.   Some of these toxins you probably never even thought of before.  Also, we talk about how to detox toxins out of our bodies.  We had no idea orgasms were going to come up as a detox option!!  It's a fun but informative episode. 

Guest notes:
Shadé Shakur of Approaching Zenith helps moms and caregivers systemize their wellness so they can feel energized and stay soulfully aligned to live life joyfully while creating a legacy. Shadé is married with 4 children.
 

Guest

• Instagram: @ApproachZenith
• Website:ApproachingZenith.com

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When we began this episode we intended to focus on how to flirt with your significant other.  We indeed  cover the what, why, when, and how of making your partner feel extra special, and we allowed  the conversation lead us to discussing applying similar principles to other people including ourselves. See, here we  define flirting as the harmonious exchange of positive energy. So when this is with your significant other it can be sensual or sexual. With the people you come across in your day it involves a smile, kindness, a compliment or joke.  It's about raising the vibe of the people around you. Join us.

Guest notes:

Andrea Knowles is an educator, corporate trainer, wholistic practitioner, life long learner, explorer of self and the world, mother of three adult children who enjoy spending time with her. She is one of the coolest people we've ever met. We affectionately refer to her as a unicorn because she is unlike anyone else we've ever met.  Her superpower is being the human form of love.
 

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Guest

• Email: KnowlesConsultingGroup@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.knowles.750

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We kept hearing the term, "the Divine Feminine" dropped here and there but we didn't know what it meant. With help from our distinguished guest, Priestess Haneera Abounu, we learned that there is a need for balance among the feminine and masculine  energies. When we (men or women) express too much of one energy, we experience an imbalance that plays out in our lives. When we live with balance, we have better communication and relationships and ultimately navigate our lives better as well.

While Priestess Haneera works with men, women, and families to achieve this balance, she specializes in working with women to help them incorporate the divine feminine principles into their lives for the purpose of restoring and strengthening the family structure. 

Priestess Haneera Abounu used adjectives such as weak, submissive, and humble to characterize the divine feminine energy. She explained that there is strength in that weakness if you know how to harness it.  She also said that  feminine energy receives, transforms , creates, and implements structure.  If you are wondering how these characteristics line up, pull up a chair and learn with us.

 These days we are more masculine dominated in our lives and we need to lean more towards the middle.Guest

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HaneeraAbounu/
• Podcast/Website: The Divine Feminine Podcast
• Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPktwLh5v3AgWMqMNMFq4Q/videos
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaneeraAbounu/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012803413258

url: The Kybalion by Three Initiates    Goes over the fundamental principles of existence. Read to help you understand your place in the order that we have.

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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible - Dalai Lama

Kindness is when you do something nice for someone else without expecting anything in return. It is being generous , thoughtful and helpful. Studies have shown that it has positive mind & body benefits for you the giver, the receiver, and for anyone who witnesses the act of kindness. (Who knew?!)  What's more, kindness is contagious! People who are on the receiving end AND those who witness good deed tend to pay it forward, becoming agents of kindness as well. I don't know about you but this is the best contagious thing I've heard of in over a year.  

Because self care is something we tend to have to remind ourselves to do, I was glad to hear that being kind to yourself provides the same great benefits. Talk about a win-win!  

Being an agent of kindness doesn't have to cost a thing. Whether it is a compliment, sending a thank you note or letting someone in front of your at the grocery store or in traffic, small acts of kindness matter too.

Quotes:

"I always wished for a friend like you." -Candle Rhumel sent to Twanda 

"We can be the agents of kindness" - Twanda

" I don't think there is anything wrong with sharing a kindness. Where it can be problematic is when you share the kindness for the wrong reasons. It has to do with the intent." - Rhumel

Rhumel on self-talk as a kindness:  "Girrrl.... You and all your chins are looking fabulous today! Work that extra chin!"

"One of the best things  is to actually take your kids no matter what the age  out  and do something kind for someone else. " - Rhumel

"Give genuine compliments. If their hair is jacked up don't compliment it as if it looks great." -Twanda 

"I think if we are mindful of it, we can do more. Just remember even small things matter." -Rhumel

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In this episode we sat down with our good friend Jess to discuss each of our experiences learning about  and practicing Reiki.

Guest notes:
Jessica Gray is a holistic wellness educator, meditation guide and reiki practitioner. In January 2018, Jessica founded Ascent Mind+Body Co. where she curates wellness experiences that inspire others to live a more balanced, focused and mindful life. 
Jessica's most popular offering is her sound bath meditations where she intuitively leads her clients through a relaxing full-body listening experience.

Mentions:

Guest

• Instagram: @heyjessgray
• Email: hello@ascentmindbody.com

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In today's episode we are discussing the scenarios which temp us to lie and how we handle such situations. We aren't liars per se however we do believe in the little white lie. We aren't liars per se but we do think there is value is omission for certain circumstances. If we are being honest, we aren't fully honest all the time yet we are perfectly fine with that.  Join us.

The  would-you-lie scenario list from this episode includes:

• Someone shows you their ugly baby
• Your friend's husband calls you looking for his wife who you suspect is cheating on him
• You see your friend's husband on what looks like a romantic date
• Your friend asks you what you think of her relationship ( and you think she needs a divorce)
• Your friend is super excited to move forward on her TERRIBLE idea
• Your resume needs a boost for this particular job. You you "embellish"?
• Would you lie about your summer vacation to "keep up with the Joneses"?
• You witness someone doing something wrong. Do you snitch?
• Do you lie by omission?
• Will you lie if you believe you can get away with it?
• Will you lie to protect someone's feelings?
• If the truth would hurt me do I really want the honest truth?
• If you believe someone is lying to you do you call them on it?

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You don't need to have hair loss concerns to benefit from this episode. If the hair that grows out of your scalp is naturally kinky, tune in, this is for you.

Guest information:

Dr. Chesahna Kindred is a board-certified dermatologist, published research author, and national speaker. Soon after graduating from her dermatology residency at Howard University, she became a leading dermatologist at MedStar Health in the Baltimore area. Five years later, she founded Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Columbia, Maryland where she treats people of all ages and ethnicities. Dr. Kindred remains on the cutting-edge of hair loss treatment, performing Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, on a regular basis. Currently, she owns the only dermatology office with a full-service salon that specializes in hair loss.

Topic:

We invited Dr. Kindred to the show to speak to us about hair loss  from her expertise as a dermatologist. Her medical practice is the first in our country to include a natural hair salon specifically for her hair loss patients. What we learned from Dr. Kindred was so much more than we expected and we loved all of it! In today's episode, we learned about the type of genetic hair loss (CCCA) that most often affects black women, how to identify a hair loss issue,  who to reach out to for help, which hair beliefs are actually myths and how black women in executive positions can help normalize natural hair in the workplace. It was astounding to realize how much we didn't know about a topic that is so dear to us as black women.... our hair.  And if that weren't enough, we got some bonus lessons in the importance of seeking out culture competent physicians for all our health needs. 

Guest Quotes:

Patients fall through the gaps between what I do medically and what [hair] stylists are trained to do. This [hair salon] was the solution.

I need for our culture to be aware that there are now a decent number of culturally competent dermatologists that specialize in hair loss.

We will admit that our culture is a little too obsessed with neat edges. As if we all don't know that our hair is curly!

The way my hair grows out of my head is professional too!

There is data that says that if black patients are cared for by black doctors the patients live longer.

You can't pull on hair follicles like a tug of war and call it protective. 

Every 'protective style' is not so protective. 

Almost any style can be protective or detrimental.

Mentions:

Guest

• Instagram:  @kindrederm
• Website and Products: dermamyth.com

url: thecrownact.com

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With no training at all, many of us are naturally talented at identifying when others exhibit toxic behaviors.  The question is, how easily can you detect your own toxic behaviors? In this episode we  study a few articles to help us to self-identify which toxic behaviors we see in ourselves.  We're always up for some laugh out loud self-introspection. Join us.

Mentions:

url: 30 Toxic Behaviors That Should Have No Place In Your Life

url: THE TOXIC PERSON TEST

url:  E142 - Is Toxic Femininity Real?

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Embracing the Gray  is all about us enjoying the benefits of growing older. Sure, there is a lot we can complain about (and we have), but today we wanted to highlight the good stuff. In this episode we focus on the "gems" wisdom provides. Join us.

url: No Regrets episode 

url: No Regrets Part 2 episode

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Women's rights and freedoms took a major step backwards this week in America as the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade.  

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Questions/Topics:

Guest notes:
 

Career pivoting after 40. 

url: Mahogany | African-American Cards, Gifts & Ornaments

url: https://culturegreetings.com/

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Here's the thing. We totally appreciate the sentiment behind making Juneteenth a holiday. We know it was an attempt to acknowledge and support Black people in America. The thing about American holidays though, is that, as a rule, holidays will be commercialized and in the case of Juneteenth, the commercialization is not  uplifting. We honestly think it would have been better NOT to make it a holiday. There are a number of racially inequitable systems in America that desperately need attention (like Health Care, Financial and Educational to name a few) much more than the need for a day off work and some poorly branded Juneteenth ice-cream. Oooh and wait till you hear the true story near the end! Y'all we are straight up venting today. We invite you to join us!

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You know you are old when..... (fill in the blank). That right there is the episode and we had so much fun doing it. If you live long enough stuff breaks down and/or acts different. Heck, if you aren't getting older, you are dead so you might as well laugh with us through this life journey.

Mentions:

url: Flex Alexander's TikTok Feed: Welcome to your 50s

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Have you heard references about the Red and Blue Pill? What about the manosphere? How about this one, "toxic femininity"?There is a disturbing movement in full swing and we feel like we are just now grasping the depth of the issue and its potentially devastating ramifications on romantic relationships.  

Red Pill - Willingness to learn an unsettling or life-changing truth (about women)

Blue pill - Remain in contented ignorance (about the women)

The "truth" being referred to here is a profoundly negative perspective on the  modern, independent woman. If what I'm learning is true, there is a distinct hostility among those in the dating world. We just want to make sure you, our listeners, are in the know.

url: My Brush With The Black Manosphere by Nicole Young

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Questions/Topics:

What is Plant Medicine?
In this conversation we are discussing psychoactive plants. There are plants that have properties in them such as magic mushrooms (psilocybin ), Ayahuasca (DMT - similar to what you see in LSD except occurring naturally),peyote -a cactus  (mescaline ) and Iboga (Ibogaine) that are used for journeying  and for physical, mental, and emotional healing. Ceremonially these entheogens are used for spiritual healing.  Entheogen - Naturally occurring psychoactive substances that grow on their own.

Plant medicine is different from recreational drugs right?

What do you mean when you say the plants have mind-altering properties?

If it truly helps people connect to their spirituality, helps break unhealthy addictions, heals PTSD and depression, why is it illegal in the US?

Since Will and Jada Smith publicly mentioned journeying with Ayahuasca it seems to be more popular.  Can you tell us about this plant medicine?

**FUN FACT: All of the aforementioned plant medicines are legal in Oregon.

What does "journeying" mean?

Are there some people who should stay away from plant medicine?

What can people who are currently on mental health medications do if they are interested in plant medicine? Is there an option for them?

Where can someone safely have a journey?

Where can I get more information?

How did you learn so much about plant medicine?

How can you work FamU in this conversation? (Not a real question but somehow FamU was mentioned)

How can one determine if plant medicine is for them?

Guest notes:  

Quotes:

"When you have research hospitals like John Hoskins Hospitals, University Hospitals micro-dosing psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine for their psychiatric patients and for their clients and patients with addictions and cancer and they are saying, 'Look at how efficacious this is'; It's only a matter of time until it is legal like marijuana. "

-Althea Lawton-Thompson

Guest contact info and mentions:

url: Link tree with all relevant links in one place:  All things Althea

url: Specific to retreats: AltheaRetreats.com

url: Althea's Pre-recorded free presentation on Plant Medicine

url: August 2022, Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru (Free information session on March 6,2022)

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It's nearly half-way through 2022, how are your resolutions coming along? Laugh with us as we provide a progress report on our own start-of-the-year goals. Spoiler alert: Our resolutions had to resurrected from the dead, but in the end, there is a beautiful story of success and hope. Join us.

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If there is one thing I got from this episode is that adulthood involves navigating a lot of anxiety producing situations and that it would have been nice to have invited a therapist on the episode to describe healthy ways to address the issues we unearthed. Ok that was two things but they are important take-aways from this show.  With May being Mental Health month, it's a good time to acknowledge any fears that are negatively impacting our daily lives and dedicate some time working toward overcoming them. That said, we still had a laugh-out-loud good time revealing our more light-hearted but very real fears. Join us!

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Comparison is the Thief of Joy. Everyday that we scroll through social media (as just one example) we expose ourselves to the potential for it. Social media is an easy example. The issue is cultural. It's the American way to want to keep up with the Jones' or should I say the Kardashians. Rather than succumb to the temptation to determine our worth in comparison to others, we discuss healthier methods of self-evaluation and reflection.  Grab a cup of tea and join the conversation.

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Is your friendship card full? In today's episode we explore our management of potential, new, old, and stale friendships as grown folks.  Apparently our methods have grown as we have grown and we are pretty happy with how things have turned out.  Please, join us for this joyful conversation. 

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May is Share a Story month. Story telling helps people connect with each other and helps us as individuals find our own voice. One of the foremost reasons we started this podcast is so that we could share and give a voice to women like us going through similar circumstances. It helps "US" be seen. So here we are, 3 years in, telling you our stories and hoping we are making a real connection with those who listen. Thanks for hanging out with us.

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Jazmine Sullivan wins a Grammy for a song on her Heaux Tales album and we HAAAAD to talk about it!  If you haven't heard the whole album then you need to come journey down the vinyl with us as we discuss the collection of songs AND testimonies that make up Jazmine's newest musical project.

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Questions/Topics:

• What we missed while focusing on the Oscar's Slap
• Updates on the scandal
• What we learned from the Will book that sheds light on Will Smith's behavior

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Episode Topic: Body Positivity - When you look in the mirror how do you feel?

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Questions/Topics:

Do you celebrate Women's History Month or International Women's Day?

Are these days inclusive? 

President Obama, "History shows that when women and girls have access to opportunity, societies are more just, economies are more likely to prosper, and governments are more likely to serve the needs of all their people.”

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Children’s Book Author

MY COLD PLUM LEMON PIE BLUESY MOOD

Illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Viking Children’s/Penguin Random House
ISBN-10: 0670012858 / ISBN-13: 978-0670012855

AROUND OUR WAY ON NEIGHBORS’ DAY

Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-8971-9

BROWN BABY LULLABY

Illustrated by AG Ford

FSG/Macmillan

ISBN-10: 0374307520 / ISBN-13: 978-0374307523

 

Tameka Fryer Brown (a native of Miami, Florida) has called Charlotte, North Carolina home for over 20 years. Brown’s first literary accomplishment as a children’s book writer came when she was awarded one of two First Prizes in the 2008 Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories® New Author Contest. Her debut picture book, Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day, was published by Abrams Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb. To date, it has sold over 100,000 copies, a great number having been purchased by New York’s Board of Education.

My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood is Brown’s second picture book. It is published by Viking Children’s/Penguin Random House and illustrated by the award-winning Shane W. Evans. Its awards and accolades include a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award for excellence in picture book text, and designations as a Bank Street College Best Book, a CCBC Choices Best Book, and one of NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. Her work is also featured in the much heralded We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, published by Crown Books for Young Readers in partnership with Just Us Books.

In January of 2020, Brown’s third book, Brown Baby Lullaby was published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Macmillan. In the story, Momma and Papi struggle to get through the evening's routine with their high-energy toddler—but they wouldn’t have their sweet, brown baby any other way. Twelve Dinging Doorbells, Brown’s fourth book and a celebration of Black family gatherings, will be published by Kokila/PRH in 2022. For more information, visit tamekafryerbrown.com .

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Children’s Book Author

MY COLD PLUM LEMON PIE BLUESY MOOD

Illustrated by Shane W. Evans

Viking Children’s/Penguin Random House
ISBN-10: 0670012858 / ISBN-13: 978-0670012855

AROUND OUR WAY ON NEIGHBORS’ DAY

Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb

Abrams Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-8971-9

BROWN BABY LULLABY

Illustrated by AG Ford

FSG/Macmillan

ISBN-10: 0374307520 / ISBN-13: 978-0374307523

 

Tameka Fryer Brown (a native of Miami, Florida) has called Charlotte, North Carolina home for over 20 years. Brown’s first literary accomplishment as a children’s book writer came when she was awarded one of two First Prizes in the 2008 Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories® New Author Contest. Her debut picture book, Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day, was published by Abrams Books for Young Readers and illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb. To date, it has sold over 100,000 copies, a great number having been purchased by New York’s Board of Education.

My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood is Brown’s second picture book. It is published by Viking Children’s/Penguin Random House and illustrated by the award-winning Shane W. Evans. Its awards and accolades include a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award for excellence in picture book text, and designations as a Bank Street College Best Book, a CCBC Choices Best Book, and one of NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. Her work is also featured in the much heralded We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, published by Crown Books for Young Readers in partnership with Just Us Books.

In January of 2020, Brown’s third book, Brown Baby Lullaby was published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Macmillan. In the story, Momma and Papi struggle to get through the evening's routine with their high-energy toddler—but they wouldn’t have their sweet, brown baby any other way. Twelve Dinging Doorbells, Brown’s fourth book and a celebration of Black family gatherings, will be published by Kokila/PRH in 2022. For more information, visit tamekafryerbrown.com .

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Questions/Topics:

Red flags in relationships are discussed frequently but let's turn it around and talk about the green flags of friendship.   What are the qualities of a (good) bff and how do you identify those qualities in the potential friends you meet? In this episode we review an article on the Green Flags of friendship and then we'll  share own on tried and true methods for finding the people we vibe with. Spoiler alert, this is a warm and fuzzy episode. Who couldn't use more warm and fuzzy right now?  Join us. 

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Guest notes:

Jenniver Stafford is a Business Analyst by day and a travel enthusiast by night. With over 20 years of travel experience, she told us she has turned her hobby into a lifestyle. Travel and I quote is her "favorite thing to do".

"As you travel solo, being totally responsible for yourself, it is inevitable that you will discover how capable you are." - unknown

Questions/Topics:

• Is solo travel among women a new trend or are we just noticing it?
• What piece of advice would you give to someone considering traveling internationally alone?
• Where is the best place to research safety information about a particular country?
• In addition to your family having your itinerary, can we expect the hotel help check in with you?
• Is there anything you learned about yourself in your solo travels?
• Personal questions, do you exhibit an alter ego on your trips?
• Are there some common safety mistakes  less-seasoned travelers tend to make?
• Were there any places where you didn't feel welcomed or for whatever reason don't want to go back?
• Is there someplace you've been that felt very single-lady-friendly?
• Are there travel agents who are better at helping people who are planning to travel solo?
• What does a solo trip look like for Jenniver? Give us the play by play to your strategy for getting the lay of the land.

Mentions:

Guest

• Text or Call (Best Method): 760-504-5752

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Questions/Topics:

What is Plant Medicine?
In this conversation we are discussing psychoactive plants. There are plants that have properties in them such as magic mushrooms (psilocybin ), Ayahuasca (DMT - similar to what you see in LSD except occurring naturally),peyote -a cactus  (mescaline ) and Iboga (Ibogaine) that are used for journeying  and for physical, mental, and emotional healing. Ceremonially these entheogens are used for spiritual healing.  Entheogen - Naturally occurring psychoactive substances that grow on their own.

Plant medicine is different from recreational drugs right?

What do you mean when you say the plants have mind-altering properties?

If it truly helps people connect to their spirituality, helps break unhealthy addictions, heals PTSD and depression, why is it illegal in the US?

Since Will and Jada Smith publicly mentioned journeying with Ayahuasca it seems to be more popular.  Can you tell us about this plant medicine?

**FUN FACT: All of the aforementioned plant medicines are legal in Oregon.

What does "journeying" mean?

Are there some people who should stay away from plant medicine?

What can people who are currently on mental health medications do if they are interested in plant medicine? Is there an option for them?

Where can someone safely have a journey?

Where can I get more information?

How did you learn so much about plant medicine?

How can you work FamU in this conversation? (Not a real question but somehow FamU was mentioned)

How can one determine if plant medicine is for them?

Guest notes:  

Quotes:

"When you have research hospitals like John Hoskins Hospitals, University Hospitals micro-dosing psilocybin, ayahuasca, ibogaine for their psychiatric patients and for their clients and patients with addictions and cancer and they are saying, 'Look at how efficacious this is'; It's only a matter of time until it is legal like marijuana. "

-Althea Lawton-Thompson

Guest contact info and mentions:

url: Link tree with all relevant links in one place:  All things Althea

url: Specific to retreats: AltheaRetreats.com

url: Althea's Pre-recorded free presentation on Plant Medicine

url: August 2022, Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru (Free information session on March 6,2022)

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It's Black History Month and this year we used it as a time to focus on our own family histories. Join us as we identify ways to honor and acknowledge our ancestors, collect our family stories, and share our histories together.

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Move over Christmas! It's Toys for Valentine's Day this year. Today's topic: Sex Toys for Valentine's Day,  features professional insights from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Helena Johnson.  Helena is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy.

Questions/Topics:

• Valentine's day seems so commercial. Do you think it is important for couples to celebrate it?
• If someone is  interested in trying toys in the bedroom is it ok for them to surprise their partner on Valentine's day with a box of toys?
• What do you do if one partner is more excited about toys and the other is more hesitant?
• Where do you go to get sex toys?
• Toys require a specific lube, what types of lubrications are out there and what is good for use with toys?
• The Netflix show, GOOP, talked about The Erotic Blueprint as a sort of  5 love languages but for sex. Would you list and describe the different sex preferences defined by the Erotic Blueprint. Where can I take the assessment? (see list of links below)
• Do guys have trouble finding a woman's G Spot?
• What toys would you recommend for beginners and not-not-so beginners? Toys and "furniture" mentioned in the show included a rose, a rabbit, a bullet, sex swing and a wedge.  (Commence to googling... but maybe not at work.)
• What toys are there for men? Prostate-stimulating toys have amazing benefits.

Guest Mentions:

• Instagram:  Helena___The_Therapist
• Website: www.helenajohnsoncounseling.com

Mentions:  

url:  Etsy store for podcast merch

url: There are 5 Erotic Blueprint Types™​ Find out which one you are.

url: Episode 116: Libido Part 1 for Women  with Sex Therapist Helena Johnson

url:Episode 117: Libido Part 2 for Men  with Sex Therapist Helena Johnson

url:Episode 21: Love Languages

url: Episode 50:  About the Big O

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Topic:  Success
Merriam-Webster: "favorable or desired outcome". It can also be the "attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence".
Twanda: "Positive outcome after hard effort and useful experience." (but it wasn't always satisfying like I expected)
Rhumel - "When you achieve your goals and find fulfillment in completing those goals."
 

Questions:
What did success look like to you as a kid?
Was it money? Stuff? Fame? family?
What does society say is success?
What is success for you now?
Will success bring happiness?

19 Definitions Of Success You Should Never Ignore (Pick the definition(s) that resonates with you)
1. Success is always doing your best.
2. Success is setting concrete goals.
3. Success is having a place to call home.
4. Success is understanding the difference between need and want.
5. Success is believe you can.
6. Success is remembering to balance word with passion.
7. Success is taking care of your needs.
8. Success is learning that you sometimes have to say no.
9. Is knowing your life is filled with abundance.
10. is understanding you cannot keep what you don't give away. (When you help others, you will also create an environment where others want to help you.)
11. Is overcoming fear.
12. Is learning something new each day.

The Definition of Success: What's Your Personal Definition? 
I found the above article and the included Ted Talks informative however this one  was especially helpful.  The speaker suggested the following steps to help you identify success for yourself.
1) Look for and act on opportunities
2) Learn about yourself. what's important, makes me happy, inspires me, energizes me
3) Surround yourself with people who care. (People who can remind you of what success means to you).

♥♥♥Valentines Day Giveaway♥♥♥

We are excited to Introduce our very first Valentine's Day giveaway.  On Feb 8th we will select _ONE winner _ from all entries received.  The value of the prize is over $400 of wonderful couples related gifts.   Below is the list of prizes. We also listed the vendor information so you can patronized these wonderful Black Owned  Business as well.

***This episodes's vendor focus***

Company Name: Bougie Scented Candles 
Social Media IG: @bougiescentedcandles 
Website: www.bougiescentedcandles.com

Company Name: Ascent Mind and Body Co.
Ascent Mind and Body Co. curates wellness experiences that inspire a more balanced, focused and mindful life. Ascent was founded in 2018 by Jessica Gray - who is a wellness educator, reiki practitioner and meditation and sound bath guide. She is amazing she really excels at creating sound bath and meditation sessions privately, for groups and as corporate events.
Social Media IG: Business @ascentmindbodyco
                                      Personal @heyjessgray
Website: ascentmindbody.co
Discount Code: GRRRL10
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• Indulge your senses with 2 (two) sensual skin moisturizing Candles.(3-wick, 100% soy, infused with pure essential oils)  Bougie Scented Candles IG: @bougiescentedcandles Only the highest quality used.  Our candles are 100% soy wax with pure essential oils. The melted wax can be used as a skin moisturizer. Bougie Scented Candles are healthy for you and healthy for the environment.
• Whisper sweet nothings: "I belong with you", "You belong with me" soft, & luxurious Pillow Covers make the perfect addition to any space in your home.   Toast to love with elegant, Valentine's Day-inspired, 15 oz stemless Wine Glasses       TLP DIY Decor is an online business based in Lawrenceville Georgia. We specialize in home decor accents, personalized gifts, and a number of other uniquely designed items. We also welcome custom orders. Let us know what we can create for you! USE DISCOUNT CODE: caniask2022 (Valid during the month of February 2022)
• Raise your vibration with this beautiful Grounded Love Rose Quartz and Hematite Jewelry set. This couple's gift set includes two copper-wrapped crystal necklaces each paired with a hand-beaded bracelet with matching stone.     H.E.R. Divine Energy creates custom jewelry that’s specific to your ENERGY IG @h.e.r.divineenergy
• Slip into ecstasy with Foria CBD-infused lubrication Toy-safe and latex-friendly, this is the lube you've been looking for.   Ascent Mind+Body Co.  curates wellness experiences that inspire others to live a more balanced, focused and mindful life.  IG: @ascentmindbodyco
  Be the first to rock our logo-bearing Podcast Merch The lucky winner will receive an insulated water bottle and a t-shirt (classic or women's fit).

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Shadow work: Working with your unconscious mind to uncover the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from yourself. This includes parts of your personality that you subconsciously consider undesirable.

Shadow work actualizes living a multi-faceted life that incorporates the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the embarrassing, the uncertain. All of it! scarymommy.com

8 benefits of shadow work
Sampled from the article: The benefits of shadow work and how to use it in your journey

1. Gain more confidence and self-esteem
2. Improve your creativity
3. Build better relationships with others
4. Practice self-acceptance
5. Discover your hidden talents
6. Improve your overall wellness
7. Increase your compassion toward others
8. Have better clarity

Sample questions to use to get started 
(there are hundreds of questions available free online)

1. How do you believe people see you? How would they describe you to someone else? How does that make you feel?
2. What are the worst traits someone can have, according to you? When did you demonstrate these traits?
3. What tends to make you judgmental toward others?
4. What memories are you ashamed of?
5. Who do you envy, and why?
6. What was one time you remember feeling wronged as a child? How did you react? Has this affected you into adulthood? How?
7. Think about one time where you’ve felt betrayed. What would you say to the person who broke your trust?
8. Write about a time you felt let down by someone you’d previously looked up to.
9. What’s one trait you see in other people that you wish you had. Why do you not possess this characteristic yourself?
10. What situations make you feel less than or not good enough? Why do you think this is?

♥♥♥Valentines Day Giveaway♥♥♥

We are excited to Introduce our very first Valentine's Day giveaway.  On Feb 8th we will select _ONE winner _ from all entries received.  The value of the prize is over $400 of wonderful couples related gifts.   Below is the list of prizes. We also listed the vendor information so you can patronized these wonderful Black Owned  Business as well.

• Indulge your senses with 2 (two) sensual skin moisturizing Candles.(3-wick, 100% soy, infused with pure essential oils)  Bougie Scented Candles IG: @bougiescentedcandles Only the highest quality used.  Our candles are 100% soy wax with pure essential oils. The melted wax can be used as a skin moisturizer. Bougie Scented Candles are healthy for you and healthy for the environment.
• Whisper sweet nothings: "I belong with you", "You belong with me" soft, & luxurious Pillow Covers make the perfect addition to any space in your home.   Toast to love with elegant, Valentine's Day-inspired, 15 oz stemless Wine Glasses       TLP DIY Decor is an online business based in Lawrenceville Georgia. We specialize in home decor accents, personalized gifts, and a number of other uniquely designed items. We also welcome custom orders. Let us know what we can create for you! USE DISCOUNT CODE: caniask2022 (Valid during the month of February 2022)
• Raise your vibration with this beautiful Grounded Love Rose Quartz and Hematite Jewelry set. This couple's gift set includes two copper-wrapped crystal necklaces each paired with a hand-beaded bracelet with matching stone.     H.E.R. Divine Energy creates custom jewelry that’s specific to your ENERGY IG @h.e.r.divineenergy
• Slip into ecstasy with Foria CBD-infused lubrication Toy-safe and latex-friendly, this is the lube you've been looking for.   Ascent Mind+Body Co.  curates wellness experiences that inspire others to live a more balanced, focused and mindful life.  IG: @ascentmindbodyco
  Be the first to rock our logo-bearing Podcast Merch The lucky winner will receive an insulated water bottle and a t-shirt (classic or women's fit).

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In today's episode we share our experience with and results from multiple DNA tests. We entered this journey with lots of questions.

• Do we really have Asian or Native American ancestors?
• Are there any family secrets we can uncover?
• Are we actually distant relatives who became podcast hosts?
• Which part of Africa are we from specifically?
• What are they planning to do with my DNA??

As always we have a blast recapping our process and the results.  Join us for another lively chat. 

♥♥♥Valentines Day Giveaway♥♥♥

We are excited to Introduce our very first Valentine's Day giveaway.  On Feb 8th we will select _ONE winner _ from all entries received.  The value of the prize is over $400 of wonderful couples related gifts.   Below is the list of prizes. We also listed the vendor information so you can patronized these wonderful Black Owned  Business as well.

• Indulge your senses with 2 (two) sensual skin moisturizing Candles.(3-wick, 100% soy, infused with pure essential oils)  Bougie Scented Candles IG: @bougiescentedcandles Only the highest quality used.  Our candles are 100% soy wax with pure essential oils. The melted wax can be used as a skin moisturizer. Bougie Scented Candles are healthy for you and healthy for the environment.
• Whisper sweet nothings: "I belong with you", "You belong with me" soft, & luxurious Pillow Covers make the perfect addition to any space in your home.   Toast to love with elegant, Valentine's Day-inspired, 15 oz stemless Wine Glasses       TLP DIY Decor is an online business based in Lawrenceville Georgia. We specialize in home decor accents, personalized gifts, and a number of other uniquely designed items. We also welcome custom orders. Let us know what we can create for you!
• Raise your vibration with this beautiful Grounded Love Rose Quartz and Hematite Jewelry set. This couple's gift set includes two copper-wrapped crystal necklaces each paired with a hand-beaded bracelet with matching stone.     H.E.R. Divine Energy creates custom jewelry that’s specific to your ENERGY IG @h.e.r.divineenergy
• Slip into ecstasy with Foria CBD-infused lubrication Toy-safe and latex-friendly, this is the lube you've been looking for.   Ascent Mind+Body Co.  curates wellness experiences that inspire others to live a more balanced, focused and mindful life.  IG: @ascentmindbodyco
  Be the first to rock our logo-bearing Podcast Merch The lucky winner will receive an insulated water bottle and a t-shirt (classic or women's fit).

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We call this the episode that went left because instead of discussing humans doing the most, the conversation was actually more like the ruminations of grumpy old women. Even the phrase "too much" was purposefully changed to "tew much" in honor of the way Rhumel's grandma would say it. Over the episode you'll hear us using words and phrases like, Get off my lawn, newfangled, whipper snapper, old fogeys,ole school, 2 live crew, and THE facebook. Sigh.... Yeah.... we said all those old lady phrases. SMH!   Listen in and laugh at/with us.  PS We are certain we stepped on some toes so feel free to respond on our facebook page. We can handle it.

Questions/Topics:

Announcement - We have an Etsy store please check us out!  Proceeds go to growing our audience.

Announcement -  We are having a Valentine's Day Giveaway Stay tuned for more information.

Things we thought were "tew much"

• Gender reveals
• Sweet 16
• Prom-posals
• All things weddings  -  proposals, ceremonies, dresses, receptions, pictures
• Make-up artistry/magicians
• Fingernail shapes
• Famous People who do the most
• Common Facebook behaviors 

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url: Valentine's Day Giveaway (available January 21, 2022)

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The last episode of our favorite TV series HBO's Insecure is in the books.  This show was a wonderful celebration of friendship and culture and for that we are grateful. Join us as we reflect on the series' last episode, "Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!".  It's like the title of the episode was selected just for Rhumel. (Someone please send Rhumel some tissues, she's a whole mess of tears.) 

The music during this episode was fire hear it again > Soundtrack for the last episode

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Althea Lawton-Thompson 
Spiritual Healing Guide

A former corporate executive, Althea left the boardroom for a career in wellness twenty- three years ago. As a certified fitness professional, she was the on-air wellness reporter for WBAL Channel 11 News in Baltimore, the creator of the youth obesity program for Johns Hopkins Hospital’s pediatric department, the creator of the post-natal wellness program for Sinai Hospital, and the coordinator of the Healthy Living program for 13 Kaiser Permanente centers in Atlanta. Having trained extensively in spiritual and natural healing, Althea is a Reiki Master, a NOLS-certified outdoor leader, and a seasoned Yoga instructor and meditation guide. She has led 15 wellness retreats to Bali, Costa Rica, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Grand Canyon, and the Georgia mountains. 

Her corporate wellness company - Aerobics, Yoga & MoreTM - provides certified and insured instructors in yoga, meditation, Pilates, and fitness to companies, schools, and government agencies in the Atlanta metro area. 

Althea has been highlighted in magazines including Mantra Yoga + Health, Essence, Upscale, Oxygen, and Best Body and was voted one of “Atlanta’s Best Yoga Instructors” by Best Self magazine. Her album, Guided Meditations with Althea, ranked #1 and #3 on two of Amazon’s bestsellers list for New Age music. She’s the producer of the AltheatizedTM fitness video series and the author of the bestselling novel, Losing Control, and the entrepreneur how-to book, Twenty. Althea has been married for twenty-three years and is the proud mother of two sons. 

Website: AltheaLawtonThompson.com 

Instagram: @althealawtonthompson 

Facebook Group: Althea’s Retreats 

Facebook Page: Facebook.com/AltheaLawtonThompson 

YouTube: Living Life Limitlessly with Althea 

Questions/Topics:

Getting ready for Christmas can be stressful. Who am I kidding it IS stressful in our camp. I know 'Tis the season and all, but for real for real, we are looking at a mound of tasks to do and consider between now and Christmas day.  Girrrl... this mound is looking more like a mountain. 

We are:

• online ordering all the things and tracking all our packages (we are also behind schedule)
• planning our Christmas dinner menus ( probably downsizing it though)
• decorating our homes inside and out
• working full time

We are busy.

This episode covers our anxieties and excitement around the upcoming holiday. Laughter is the best medicine. Chuckle with us.

Quotes:

I am not ready for Christmas, I'm never ready. - Rhumel

Bah Humbug  - Twanda

I'm not a Grinch, but I will probably sound like one this episode. - Twanda

The way my bank account works... - Rhumel

Mentions:

url: Our Love Languages Episode

url: Twanda's magnificent to-do list system 

url:  Thanksgiving Family Movie Night picks

• Rhumel Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
• Twanda Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

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A few things Black people are serious about:

1. Don't put your purse on the floor
2. Playing Spades
3. Bringing vetted mac and cheese or potato salad to the cookout.
4. Washing raw meat before cooking
5. Kids NOT calling adults by their first name
6. Kids staying out of grown folks business
7. Not being your kid's little friend
8. Not touching a Black woman's hair
9. About a recently deceased person, "Who did the body?"
10. Turn off/ unplug electronics, stay away from water, and be quiet during a thunderstorm.
11. Not sitting on the furniture in the formal living room of grandma's house
12. Don't split the pole.
13. People who enter an establishment after you being served before you.

url: CDC said Don't wash raw meat before cooking

• Twitter Fallout 1: Laura Speed chimes in
• What Black Twitter had to say about not washing raw chicken
• Black Twitter erupts after CDC advises NOT to wash raw chicken
• Jamaican Observer - To Wash or not to Wash

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This week we discuss starting a gratitude journal.  In just two weeks we started to see a change in perspective.  Find out what you need to start your own gratitude journal.  The resources to get you going, And find out how a gratitude journal can positively affect your life. Join Us.

Mentions:

https://www.shutterfly.com/ideas/how-to-start-a-gratitude-journal/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

https://wellandwealthy.org/best-gratitude-journal/

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A good gift-giver and a not-so-good gift-giver record a podcast on gift-giving.... and it's pretty darned good.  Listen in.

BUY BLACK!!

2021 Gift List

          Self-care gifts

                black card games
                Shea butter
                Journals
               Candles
               Crystals
                Diffuser - aromatherapy
                Loungewear 
                Meditation pillow
                Gift card to their favorite self care activity (massage, nails etc.) 
                Bath products 

           Pandemic activities: for those who have started new hobbies
                 Plant related gifts: specialized plants, plant lights etc.. 

                 Make your own Hot sauce Kit

                 Beer brewing kit/supplies
 

          Odds and ends
                  Personalized jewelry - especially great for unique names
                  Sonic Handheld Percussion Massage Gun
                  Cigars and bourbon
                  whiskey Stones Gift set

                  DNA test

Gift Links:

Masterclass - online classes with top experts

       https://www.masterclass.com/plans

Sleep Headphones

         https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07T6FNLQV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QAVD0P358VGTNW5G32BK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Lounge wear - Black, female owner of a lounge wear and  line of bamboo sheets

          https://bamblu.co/

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

         10 oz, Stainless Steel, 1.5-hr Battery Life - App Controlled Heated Coffee Mug https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08GRHYKFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ERW4QZ5MSKQWN9ZKD90S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

         Ceramic Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser for Aromatherapy https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01N4BU9G6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ET8D0M9BZ8RQQX035X76?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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url: S2_E80_ Spaces that feed your Soul. With Dara Segbefia

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This week we bring back our guest, couples' counselor & sex therapist, Helena Johnson, for a second round discussion on sex. This time, our focus is on the mature male sex drive. You don't want to miss this.

Guest

• Instagram:  Helena_The_Therapist
• Website: www.helenajohnsoncounseling.com

Mentions: 
url: Episode 116: Libido Part 1: For the Women

url: Episode 50: Talking About the Big O

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 ~~~This episode has amazing information about the wise woman's sex drive. Please excuse the audio challenges we experienced during the recording. We're blaming that on Mercury in Retrograde. Stick with us though; this episode is worth it! ~~~

Let's talk about sex baby! 
The libido of the woman "of a certain age" is a bit different now than it was earlier in her life. It's also quite different from that of her male counterpart. Learn why, how, and what can be done about it. Join us for a lively yet educational conversation exploring the female sex drive, with our guest, couple's counselor & sex therapist Helena Johnson.  She'll be back the following week for part 2 where we focus on male libido. 

Guest

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• Website: www.helenajohnsoncounseling.com

Mentions: 
url: Episode 50: Talking About the Big O

url: The little pink pill for women

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This week Rhumel and Twanda debunk 8 common Marriage Myths. No, we are not licensed marriage professionals however, our opinions are trial-by-fire certified.  Join us for a  down to earth chat. 

Myths:

1) Love is Simple
2) Marriage is a Fifty-Fifty Contract
3) Love Alone Makes a Marriage
4) Cohabitations is Just Like Marriage
5) Premarital Sex is No Big Deal
6) “If my spouse would just change” things would be better
7) You will eventually agree on everything
8) One-Size-Fits-All Marriage Counseling

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Insecure is back and we are here for it.  

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It was my idea to do an episode on Kevin Samuels (KS). While I'm sort of glad I did my research so I could justify my opinion of his platform, I must say it was a horrible experience. I seriously had to apologize to my body for listening to this man's toxic opinions.  I think I'm glad we did this episode, but it didn't end up like I'd thought it would.  I'd first thought I would provide for you all the quotes from the horse's mouth that illustrates that this man has it out for women...because he does. I'd venture to say that women aren't his only target just the one that garners the most attention and nets him the most dividends. Still, he is the mouth piece for men who have felt hurt, disrespected, and ignored by a black woman.  He uses his platform to attack the women who sign up for his abusive assessments... and people can't help but to watch.  Who has never been tempted to watch a street fight on WorldStar Hip Hop, or a gator eating another gator in SC (true and recent story), Gordan Ramsey humiliate a novice chef, or Simon Cowell decimate a want-to-be pop star?  

Our culture is tempted to watch this stuff and I get it. It's provocative. 

It's just that in this case there is a collection of people (some even in my circles) who subscribe to this man's toxic rhetoric, choosing to overlook the abusive and misogynistic foundation of it all. I wanted to be mad, but I instead I ended up feeling mostly disappointed and sad. Sad that they could relate to this platform and sad that they would promote and enthusiastically support this man's method of berating women on air. People I know and care about told me to listen to this platform and honestly expected me to get an "Ah Ha!" moment that made it all ok.  That moment never happened. Instead, I feel wholly justified in my rejection of everything this man holds himself out to be. I have an enlighten understanding of where me and these people see the world and my role (as a woman) in it very differently.  

Have you ever been educated on something that makes you wiser but learning it was painful?  Creating this episode was one of those moments for me.

That said, there is also a side of me that collects receipts. Heck, a few of the Kevsters asked me to collect facts and I did. I just didn't put them all out during the episode's recording.  So, as I conclude this journey, I will include below some of the notes I collected during my research of the KS platform.  For all the facts I collected please view our notes in full at Girrrlpodcast.com

KS offers women a free assessment of their body type, beauty, financial situation, thoughts on what they deserve in terms of romantic relationships and likelihood for getting a "high value man".  He wants you to believe he is helping women look at their list of requirements for a man and make sure those requirements are realistic. KS desires to "help" her set the bar at an appropriate level to match what she brings to the table. What she brings to the table is determined by a ranking system KS utilizes. He commonly asks a woman: How tall are you, What is your dress size, How much do you weigh, How do you rate yourself? He says "Women all think they are 10s" but he's happy to tell them they are far lower on the scale than they think. Self Check: At this point you are either rooting him on or disgusted by his antics?

For many people their first exposure to KS is a clip of him ranking a woman during a video call. He doesn't hesitate to rank her worth/beauty (to him its the same thing): " You are an adjustable 6" or "You are a [insert low number here] at best" or "You are built like a football player." or "You weigh more than men your height."  About rapper Saweetie, KS volunteers,  "I don't think she'll ever be considered beautiful or gorgeous". What motivation sits behind that statement? Is he being helpful....really?

Supporters of KS blame the women for volunteering for the KS assessments. Perhaps they reason that she asked for it or she should have known better.   I have heard KS supporters say that the women who call in are actually not as pretty or deserving as they think they are thus these women need someone to tell them "the truth". That last part is in quotes because I don't accept KS is the truth do you?

" Men built the world we live in" is the baseline of thought for KS. He believes women should show reverence for the men who built the architecture of the world we live in. Thus women should be shamed for not considering the construction worker, for example.

KS says with disgust that "Women don't feel like they should answer to a guy" Are you thinking, what guy? Cause I was. KS asked one woman who said she wanted to be married if she was willing to be subservient/submissive to ALL MEN.  All men? Really KS?

KS says if women want men to provide, then they should be traditional women/wives. His go-to adjectives are: cooperative, submissive, obedient and loyal.  He said girls should practice serving her brothers so the girls will know how to do it when it's time to be that way with their husbands.

On women with high salaries and high education: He said if women are all that, why are 1 in 4 on a psych medication, overweight, and/or the least happy of women in all previous time periods?  If you read that sentence, did no research of your own and  co-signed that statement, Here's your sign - You are a Kevster, not that there is anything wrong with that.

KS speaks contemptuously about women making demands on a man. He says black women act entitled. He says if you look closely, women who claim they are independent are actually still  "getting rescued by men". For example, if she is a single mom then any government assistance she gets is from a man because and I quote " who do you think pays taxes, men". Just men pay taxes?! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I know someone holding a kevin sign has an explanation for this, but don't waste your breath explaining it to me. The fact is I'm a lost cause when it comes to the ks perspective. Also fact: I am a woman who pays taxes.

When women start fights with men she calls the cops to defend herself but and I quote "who do you think will show up? The cop is likely a man". 

KS is disturbed because when men don't have it they just have to live without but when women don't have it they always turn to a man to get it for them. Y'all this really gets under his skin and he lashes out his irritations upon the unfortunate women who volunteer to be on his show.

I watched one episode where the woman who called in was pretty by America's standards, she was thin, she made 6 figures and wanted a man who matched her. KS tried to shame her for not considering a man who earned less than $50k. When she suggested that they ask what other people thought he chastised her for trying to take over his show and open the floor of his platform (know your place Sis). He told her, "You might be cute to other people but you are just a female to me".  Read that again, he said "JUST A FEMALE".  

"Men produce en mass. Women consume en mass"

"Women do nothing and act entitled"

"Name 5 women inventors. You can't."

"The movie The Color Purple is bull s#!+ and has had a catastrophic impact on the black community" Too many independent black women i guess.  He  threw in Waiting to Excel and Tyler Perry movies as well.

KS believes that black women have not been held accountable for their choices. He says other groups have had their behaviors examined but not the black woman.

"Women think they own men. Men in other countries don't put up with this mess." Maybe he needs help with a passport. IJS

"Black men have an irrational reverence for their women in this culture" Sis we need to burn our "queen" shirts I guess.

"Men just want women to be nice and cooperative not supermodels but fit and childless. It's not a lot to ask."