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“The 3 reasons high performing woman have toxic relationships After a three week hiatus we reconvene to discuss high performing woman and why they are drawn to toxic partners. Oblivious to what toxic looks like If yiu let him be toxic once, he can do it forever 1. high performing women are willing to put in the work 2. Toxic men target powerful women 3. Their sex lives are blinding https://www.businessinsider.com/why-intelligent-and-high-performing-women-fall-for-toxic-partners-2019-7#1-high-performance-women-are-willing-to-put-in-the-work-1

After we sat down with the world renowned musician Clarence Ward III (Episode 165: “Fish Sandwich & Jazz”), we kept the mics rolling and had a very candid conversation about life, music, and Jazz. We have a vulnerable moment as we experience the full cycle of life live. “Death is hard… I can shed a tear and still be a G”

Black Awesome [blak •ˈôsəm]: Someone who is who portrays and demonstrates great qualities and abilities that strengthen the Black community in the areas of collective economics, family structure, and increased knowledge. Listen as we sit down with Baltimore’s Black Awesome Terrence Dickerson, owner of Terra Cafe. The conversation focuses on building community, the transfer of knowledge throughout generations, and how to build healthy families.

Namasté: (nah-mah-stay) Namasté is more than a word used to end a yoga session. With respect and reverence, Namasté is a way to see and honor the reality of others. On this episode we welcome Knae Johnson founder of the popular yoga company “Namaste with Nae”. Knae discusses wanting find a Mentor in business and discovering that even her would be mentor is still “trying to figure it all out”. Knae practices/ teaches Iyengar Yoga, a yoga style that differs from others in three major ways: precision, sequence and use of props. This is were the idea of “give your body grace” comes from…. Have you sat down with yourself and done the “ugly work”? Have yiu done 200 hours of it? What about changing your out look from being a victim to a victor? We unpack this and hear vulnerable truths. “Your mat is your mirror” you can’t blame anyone for what you can’t do on your mirror…

Take a listen as we talk about being attracted to toxic behavior and in turn giving out the same toxic behaviors as well. Listen as we both tell our stories of being toxic and allowing toxicity to overcome us and how we dealt with it. We also reminisce on our days of partying in DC and our "what ifs" of us meeting back in our hay day of partying. And Sabotaging relationships that we knw we werent ready for and dealing with the aftermath of that

Listen as we sit down with the world renowned musician Clarence Ward III. This is a long episode chopped full of gems, far more than any description can capture. Some of this episodes topics include, “How did you know your wife was the one?”, Breaking down our roles as fathers, have a close and closed off Circle, Being vulnerable as a man and how having expectations and being consistent is a keystone, Manhood is consistency. Respect for elders, and why Clarence’s life has been the best since his wife became a stay at home wife…… We start with growing up in Baltimore and the responsibilities of being the oldest child in a single parent household. Inspired by Roy Hargroves “The Tokyo Sessions”, Clarence heard Baltimore trumpeting Antonio Hart and knew that he would master the trumpet. We get into the business of music and learn what it was like performing with Aretha Franklin, Bebe & Cece Winans, Ledisi and more. We touch on the music scene in Baltimore and ask the question, “why are some musicians diffi

Listen as we sit down with Chef Savory Sweet of Maison intimate style catering. Chef shares how she honed her skills studying in France while relaxing under the Eiffel Tower for hours on end. Why can no one ever make Beef Wellington correctly? Explained what happened when a Wellington was ruined and how see saved the day. From that she dropped a huge gem, “People eat my mistakes…”

This episode is heavy on taking accountability to create the life you want to live. Today we sit down with Tasha Mack of the television show and podcast “Let’s Talk Love”. We carry over the conversation from our guest appearance on “Let’s Talk Love” and learn why Tasha is dating her Ex-husband. We unpack the reasons she left and what happened in Atlanta that brought them back together. From there we discuss “The Currently Clapped Woman” and why women feel they need to standout.

Listen as we sit Down with Steph J., Dr. McFadden, and Ava. We discuss what it means to have “percolator knees” while being present in the moment. Dr. McFadden discusses why it was important for her to purchase a new home. She opens up losing a home, losing a relationship, and getting kicked out of school. Ava embraces “Thoting through the pandemic” and and giving heard immunity through her “vajayjay” We finally spill the “tea” onKyle sleeping with Steph and Ava……. We end with the question “What do you need a man for if you have friends…”

Listen as we sit down with the “Tastefully Rachet Podcast”....... We start the conversion learning about Syd’s long distance Atlanta boo and discuss expanding your dating search to include the entire country (15:28). Next Sam shares what is keeping her from being with her soulmate (20:05). We dig deeper into the traits of Sam’s dream man: Goal oriented Intentional Great communicator Independent ambition Tall dark with locs..... These are the trait she wants, but is she what he would want? (38:25) The question of the evening “Are you open to being happy, without challenge?”

Listen as we sit down with Kolin Robinson the creator of the “Spirit Man”. Kolin shares his experience attending the first Suit & Sneaker party vs. attending Ladies Night. We learn the origin of Spirit Man necklace and the process to request one (15:40). Conversation transitions as we get into the evenings true topic: “Are your friends keeping you single?” There are 5 types of friends That keep you single: 1. Surrogate partner friend 2. Judgmental Friends 3. Sabotaging Friends 4. Bitter Friends 5. Competitive Friends *The pretty friend *The never do better than me friend We take a more serious time as we discuss why men feel they need to be masculine around their friends and the importance of therapy.

Listen as we sit down with Tenne Thrower aka TNT-Diva. Tenne breaks down what it means to be in her inner circle and what it takes to be removed from inside. What happens when there is disloyalty in your business/romantic relationships? Do you leave? Do you keep doing business? Find out what she does in this scenario. We take the heat off of Tenne and apply pressure to married women who party with their single friends. Our debate is if this is appropriate and/or a sign of trouble at home. We finish the conversation debating “Are Black Women Exotic...”

Listen as we sit down with Ifeanyi owner of Montego Bar & Grille, as well our favorite DJ, DJ Pro2col. Pro2Col shares the story of how he begin to spin and why Kyle Is toughest critic. Next we move into Ifeanyi as he talks about leaving Wall St and Corporate banking to following his passion of becoming a restaurateur. Back into business commentary as both Pro2col and Ifeanyi share stories about doing business with friends and how to navigate giving “handouts”. As the episode closes we are left an amazing gem: “Crabs don’t belong in a barrel”

Listen as we sit down with Jonta'e owner and founder of Bubbles Galore and participant in our "Panty Dropper Brunch" (Episode 5). We start the episode off creating the atmosphere to be our true and authentic selves. We eventually move the conversation and ask if she is being courted or going on dates. We end on the topic of issue women have with sexuality in the business industry.

Listen as we sit down Carla of Carla’s Sugar and discuss her journey from Lefrak Queens to the Military and beyond. Carla drops gems such as “Never stop listening to your intuition” and the idea of Combat vs. Tact; A battle of wills or a place of peace. Have you made love on a beach of jet black sand? Pay close attention to hear if Carla has during her time in Hawaii. Island fever taught her something important “you have to remind yourself you’re in paradise.” Question of the evening: What will it take for you to recognize your true Godhood? https://www.carlassugar.com/

This episode goes deep as we touch on Mental health and the dynamic between a son and a mother.... A mother who told her son “I’ll never love you the way you’ll need to be loved”. Listen to see the ramifications of this statement.

In this episode we talk about being “The BRO” to women we are interested in and waiting our turn.. always scheming which earned him the nickname black Zack Morris..And being on boyfriend level while your woman is ready to be a wife

Listen as we sit down with Davonne D'neil and unpack her latest project "Skin Tone Brown". Davonne shares how she wrote her first song and why Delaware State is were the "Culture" lived during her college years. We spend time in the studio as she shows us her techniques for layering her vocals while we learn the science of the studio versus the art form of live performance.

Who are you when you’re sober? Do you like yourself sober? When was the last time you you can honestly say you were sober? Do you like your partner when they’re sober? More importantly can you eat a salad together (27:15)... Listen as we sit down with Jay7d the "Coochie Cleaner" and break down what it means to “live something twice(21:01). Did you know: Vaginal steaming releases soul ties Question of the night: “What’s your I am?”

All women who are looking to be married should ask these two simple questions before wasting their time, “Are you considering marrying me? What would it take for you to marry me...” At some point you have to ask yourself If what you’re doing isn’t working, then fwhat are you going to do different in dating? Listen as we discuss what it means to apologize and when a apology becomes a red flag. Can you love someone when they are not loveable Watch the energy transferred to you during sex, it may ruin your day. Women choose who to date and who to sleep with, men choose who they’ll marry. Trust the feeling in your gut....