The Tuesday Coffee Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Tuesday Coffee Talk is a unique traveling podcast. It is specifically centered and dedicated to the pressing matters that aids in uplifting All Women. As your host, I facilitate the discussion of day-to-day topics that affect the everyday woman. A new episode every Tuesday is held in various coffee shops across the country! Haven’t you heard that great conversations always happen over a good cup of coffee?
Nothing excited me more when approached to be a part of this passion project of starting her very own school...The Greenidge Law Academy. I thought the idea was brilliant and just had to share it with you all.
Ms. LeAnna Greenidge wants to ensure that all children from k-12 grade is equipped with the knowledge and information that will make them better citizens, civic leaders, protectors of the law and everything in between.
My conversation with her was very passionate and inspiring. Her mission and goal will come to fruition, and I'm looking forward to the grand opening!
The men were great, but the women were amazing!
These group of 11 women were able to articulate eloquently share their view points, opinions, experiences with regards to race and equality in America.
Nothing was solved by this one conversation, but enough to open the door to change. What kind of change are you incorporating in your life? With work and co-workers? Family and friends? Your community?
It's time to have these conversations. It's time to push the agenda forward for a progressive future for our children.
It's time.
We're talking about building wealth...generational wealth. I'm sure we'd all like to retire at the age of 32. Well, according to Kendra Barnes, founder of The Key Resource, it's possible. She knows because she did it! I sit and speak with her about how she did it and how to get started today.
The Key Resource
IG: @thekeyresoure
Website: www.thekeyresource.com
In the wake of George Floyd's death, the country has seen swift consequences when people become disdained in their nature by watching a man die in front of their eyes. For centuries African-Americans in this country have been fighting, marching, protesting, and have civilly done their due diligence to demand equality. But what makes this time different? Changes in the eyes of white America have been opened as well. Consciousness has consequently become a roadmap to change? Is this a moment? Movement? Will change indeed happen?
The 16 black men I spoke with in a Zoom forum would like for change to happen. Some think it won't. Listen in and form your own opinion. These men express concern for family, share their experiences, question what the next move is and how to get there? The conversation was insightful, impactful, thought-provoking and needed. What is more needed? We need our white brothers and sisters to listen and hear the message of what these 16 intelligent men have to say.
Please be aware that technology is not always in favor of our mission, I apologize for environmental background distractions and recording mishaps
Enjoy and I look forward to your feedback!
It's that time of year where we loosen our belts and get even looser with our fitness goals. And it's okay...within moderation. I started an online fitness journey about a month and a half ago and I am very proud and excited as to how far I've gotten. It hasn't been easy, but when you are disciplined, have a few cheerleaders in your corner, and a great fitness coach, you can reach that goal!
Monique "Mo" London, fitness competitor and training coach and I sit and talk through all the good, hard, and ugly of starting a journey, being disciplined and doing all while fighting Lupus. Loved having this woman on the show, and you will be glad I did, too.
For more info on WEFiT Orlando, check Mo out: wereevolvingfitnessteam.com and @wereevolvingfitnessteam on Instagram
"Evolve or Disappear"
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Women on the Move are typically women who are involved in several things in her community or in her everyday life. This November I sit and speak with Ms. Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor about her super busy life as not only as a wife and mother of twins, but the creator and founder of Black Bloggers Connect, Blogger Week, Our Legacy Press...all housed under her Centered Voices. She's also an author of 3 children's books and Senior Communications Director for the Association of Research Library, whooo!! Now you see why she is November's Women on the Move. Listen to how her passion as a little girl started with her very first Zora Neale Hurston book given to her by her mother, to starting her very own platform for Black voices to express themselves in the evolving world of blogging and more.
Learn more about Jessica's programs at: www.centeredvoices.org
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Sitting down with Ms Courtney Lee, domestic violence survivor and advocate really taught me a lot. It is a true testiment when a woman can pull herself from a life or death situation and turn it around for the betterment of other women in her community. That's exactly what Courtney did when she started 4Her Women's Network over 2 years ago. She has lived it, she escaped it, and shares her story to inspire women to do the same. Help. Empower. Restore.
Learn more about 4Her Women's Network at: www.4herwomen.org
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October is the month for so many observances. Breast Cancer, Anti-Bullying Awareness, and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We all know someone who have been in, is in or have survived domestic violence. Fortunately there are centers with programs like House of Ruth. I sit with Ms. Sandra Jackson, Executive Director of House of Ruth, who explains the progress, but how we still have a long way to go to help women and families out of homelessness and dire situations.
If you or if you know anyone who is need of help, please contact:
Phone: 202-667-7001 houseofruth@houseofruth.org
The beauty industry is a billion-dollar industry, from hair, makeup, skin care...women, we want it all! Being an expert in the field and making it your own is no easy feat either! In this third installation, I sit with Audrey Denison, founder of DC Beauty Squad, and she tells me how she went from a marketing exec (at the age of 24), to following her passion and turning her love of making women look and feel beautiful to her full-time gig.
Want to book Audrey's services, find her on IG: @audrey.denison or her website: www.dcbeautysquad.com
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Briana Greer: side-hustler turned business woman! What started as a DIY project for a laptop cover that she created by hand with glitter quickly gained attention and traction, and POOF...she's got a great tech accessory company--with pizazz!
Bri shares the maturity, patience, trial and error, and simply educating herself it took for her business to grow. Shutting operations down, to come back stronger, smarter and better than before.
For more information on the beautiful artwork she has created, please check her out on IG @embrishop
This is truly a side-hustle turned to business gone right! Soul Cakes By Tanya is a magnificent bakery with a magnificent story. If I were starting a bakery business, I would seek her advice. She's been in this game for years and patiently waited for her time. She's not where she wants to be, but if you ask me, it's just a matter of time! Check out her work on:
FB: www.facebook.com/soulcakesbytanya
Soul Cakes by Tanya can be reached at: www.soulcakesbytanya.com or (703) 494-4525
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 women have experienced sexual assault in the United States. Yes, insane, right? Unfortunately it is a harsh and scary reality. You ask yourself, what can you do to prevent it? What would you do if you were faced with it? These are hard questions to answer. In this episode, I sit down and talk to Ms. Rachel Westfall and speaks to the self-defense courses that she teaches through SASS (Surviving Assault Standing Strong). We talk about how to arm yourself, feel confident in knowing you can protect yourself, and so much more. This is a really good one!
SASS provide self defense classes, training and education, and consulting services. Learn more about this amazing program at: www.sassgo.org
For more statistics, resources, and info on prevention, go to: www.cdc.org/violenceprevention/sexualprevention/resources.html
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As women, one of the most common thing we struggle with is our relationship with food. Some of suffer in silence and some of us don't realize we have an issue. Ms. Lina Salazar shares her experiences and breaks it all down for us as we talk about her Food Sanity Program. Lena is it psychological? Emotional? Take a good listen to this Tuesday's episode and you decide.
For more information about The Food Sanity Program visit her website at: www.linasalazar.teachable.com
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Creative minds don't all think alike, that's what make them creative! We do, however, know one when we see one. And Gina Williams, creator and founder of The Everyday Lemonade is one of the great creatives I've come across in a while. In an industry where being creative is a wide open cosmos, Gina has been able to carve her piece and make lemonade out of it. Listen to our conversation, let help you understand why women matter, why black women in media matter, why representation matter.
The Everyday Lemonade: theeverydaylemondade.com
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She is back again...and we had such a great time! I've been having hip pain for quite some time now and decided to seek an alternative method to my healing. I was diagnosed with the onset of arthritis. In my search I turned to my buddy Jill Hicks, founder of Scarlet Oak Acupuncture had the perfect remedy...Cupping!
Listen to our short conversation and jump over to Instagram and watch the video on IGTV. @tuesdaycoffeetalk
Let's just say, I haven't had any pain since I've been "cupped".
More information on Cupping or alternative therapy, visit: www.scarletoakacupuncture.com or call: 202.643.8189
Is there a healing in vaginal steaming? For centuries women in Western civilizations like Asia, Africa as well the Caribbean have been using this method for healing, cleansing, fertility, and so much more.
Founder of The Womb Sauna, Thema Azize Serwa will tell you that, yes, there are benefits to it. She is a living testimony!
I got chills listening to her speak to this ancient vaginal remedy and how she was able to turn this into a successful, thriving business.
For more information on The Womb Sauna visit: www.thewombsauna.com
or call:1•888•576•WOMB (9662)
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I know it's been a minute. I'm working on bringing more impactful content, but this was definitely worth the wait!
Ms. Tina Leu and I talk about so much and why she is June's Woman on the Move on the Move. We talk about how an adopted Chinese 10-yr-old girl go from being adopted by a German couple, to losing her successful corporate job and becoming her own boss in a thriving photography business. It was a fantastic conversation and so much fun. Take a listen and tell me what you think...I think you'll agree. Enjoy.
Check out Tina's work at tinaleu.com and @tinaleufotos on Instagram
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As parents, we worry constantly about our children. It is instinctive of us to want to fix they're problems, keep them safe, keep them from emotional and physical harm. But, it truly takes a village, and having a licensed adolescent psychologist as part of your village doesn't hurt.
I sit down with Dr. Lenka Glassman about how parents can handle depression, body image, bullying and cyber bullying, and so much more. Listen closely, there are some pretty good nuggets we can all use and share.
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Meeting someone on an off-chance is hard enough these days, so I've been told by my single friends out there. Online dating has sky-rocketed in the last couple of years, so with all that in mind, I decided to dedicate my Valentine's Day episode to all the single ladies who are still out there looking for that one.
In this episode I sit and chat over coffee with Kim Rosenberg, Senior Matchmaker of It's Just Lunch. She shares her 12-years experience with me among other things. Take a listen and see if this is a new route could be your road to love.
It's Just Lunch in Washington, D.C. Area: (202) 466-4333
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I always enjoy conversing and being in great company with the wonderful women who appear on my show. The conversation with Dr. Judy Lubin was very eye-opening, informative and thought-provoking.
Dr. Judy Lubin is a sociologist, policy analyst, equity strategist and president of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE). CURE partners with people and organizations to advance equity through policy, systems, institutional, and community change. She is also a researcher and adjunct professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Howard University where she leads community-centered urban research initiatives.
Dr. Lubin has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of equity, policy, communications, community outreach, and strategic planning. As president of Public Square Communications, the precursor to CURE, she advised government agencies and national organizations including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, GreatSchools, Collaborative for Education Organizing, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and National Urban League.
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Anyone who knows me, knows my love of fashion! While in Miami, I had the best time learning so much from the great teacher and designer, Ms. Juanita Alcina. Starting her love for fashion as a little girl in Haiti, she talks to me about how she got started in the industry and why 35 years later she is still all in.
Thank you to Rucht D Oleo, creator and director of The Fashion Institute of South Florida for allowing me to tour her studio and conduct my interview. For more information on the institute:
Email: info@fashionSfl.com
Call: 786-332-4624
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Having a podcast for women means I talk to women who run their own business, help support their communities, balancing family life, supporting their significant others, and so much more. In this case, this every day woman, Emmelyne Alphonse is in partnership with her husband, who is a pastor, build their ministry. It's no easy feat. Listen as we chat about how she is able to maintain her household and support her passion of building a church with her husband.
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She's back!! Shondra Cheris and her expertise gives us an update on what's trending, how to vacation during the government shutdown, and the recommended modes of vacationing! Get your calendars out and start pencil-ling in some dates, this summer it's time to turn it up all the way!
Black Will Travel: Shondra Cheris
blackwilltravel.com
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Please excuse sound, this is a phone interview
This year I am recognizing Women on the Move. These women are not only go-getters, but they don't stop, and sometimes, don't know how to. But that's a good thing.
Vanessa Elam is definitely one of those women. With a movement that she birthed over 20 years ago (She Is Free), she strives to help other women recognize their worth, be unafraid, unapologetic...and how to be FREE!
Vanessa is working her childhood dream to reality. With a talk show in the works, I believe she can be the next Oprah! Just wait and see.
Vanessa Elam...living a life of truth, transparency and transformation. She Is Free!
@iamvanessaelam (Instagram)
Vanessa Elam (FB)
sheisfree
1-800-905-3898
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It's a new year. What changes are you going to make? I wanted to start off with a way to achieve financial freedom. It is possible. I sit and chat with Ayana Miller about property investment, just one of the ways she's been able to achieve great financial freedom.
She's willing to share her knowledge. She can be reached on Instagram at: @ayanarmiller
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We're still talking Hollywood and chasing that dream. It ain't easy making it in the "city of angels". Nneka tells me her joys and struggles of the pursuit to make it her own.
Nneka Samuel is a film, television and digital media writer who lives to tell untapped stories. She earned her BA in cinematic studies from USC and MFA in screenwriting from UCLA, where she was the recipient of the NBC/NAACP Fellowship, Felicia D. Henderson Award, Zaki Gordon Award for Excellence in Screenwriting, and Carl David Memorial Fellowship. She was also a finalist in the UCLA Screenwriters Showcase for her script “The Music Mistress.” Nneka’s scripts have also been recognized by the Austin Film Festival and Hollywood Black Film Festival. As a freelancer, her work has been featured in numerous print and online publications, including Uptown, Heart & Soul and MadameNoire.com. Nneka is currently a writer on the NAACP Image Award-winning TV One docu-series, Unsung.
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It's that time of year to reflect and be thankful for what we have, what have received, what we've been able to accomplish and the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us.
I'm thinking about doing something a little different this year. It's not groundbreaking, it's nothing out of this world. I just want to be more giving of myself this holiday season.
Thank you for all of you who have supported me through this journey with my podcast. It is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to all who have downloaded, listened and followed the show. My hope is to continue to bring and share with you fun, exciting, informative content....stick around and I promise you I will!
Happy Holidays!!
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The authors, Amy Stanton and Catherine Connors, begin with a brief history of when-and-why these traits were defined as weaknesses, sharing opinions from iconic females including Marianne Williamson and Cindy Crawford. Then they offer a set of feminine principles that challenge current perceptions of feminine traits, while providing women new mindsets to reclaim those traits with confidence. The principles include counterintuitive messages, including:
Take things hard. Women feel things deeply, especially the hard stuff--and that's a good thing.
Enjoy glamour. Peacocks' bright coloring and garish feathers are part of their survival strategy--similar tactics are part of our happiness strategy.
Chit-chat. Women have been derogated for "gossip" for centuries. But what others call gossip, we call social connection.
And so much more...
Find this fantastic read at: Amazon.com available in Kindle and paperback.
https://femininerevolutionbook.com
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She is what I call a ray of sunshine. Her energy, positive outlook and her love for skating. I sat down with the 2018 Winter Olympic athlete and we discussed her journey to Olympic stardom, moving to Utah for college, and Bejing 2022!
The First African-American woman to qualify for a U.S. speedskating Olympic team. Biney dominated the competition in the 500-meter at the ISU World Junior Short Track Championship 2018 becoming the first U.S. woman to ever win a junior world title finishing in 44.305 seconds. She also won the overall bronze medal as well as the bronze medal in the 1,000-meter.
Biney is young, a gummy bear-addicted teenager who punctuates nearly every sentence with a giggle and she is on a path to be the next great U.S. short track skater!
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Ok, grab your best girlfriends, your man, your partner, and a bottle of wine. This is a conversation that needs to be heard by singles, couples, married folks and all in-betweeners. Ms. Marjorie Nightingale is back and she breaks it down for us. A Sex Therapist who has done the research and studies to give it to us straight--no chaser! Listen closely and take notes. At the end of the interview you will discover things about yourself you never knew.
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Self Care cannot be captured in a month. It's an on-going process for us women. I sat down and spoke with two very smart women about the intricacies, delicacies, and the powerfulness of our "lady parts". Ladies, you don't want to miss this, you can't miss this. You will be surprised at what you learn, I did!
Questions? Concerns?
Dr. Hannah Schoonover: hannah@bodyconnecthw.com
Signey Olson, NP & Midwife: solson@columbiafertility.com
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This is a conversation that we as women need to continue to have. It's one that I definitely enjoyed and learned a lot. Ms. Nicole Wilson offers great advice, knowledge and experience on this topic. Trust me, you do not want to skip out on this one.
With the stresses of life, how do we cope? Closing out Self-Care Awareness Month with Mindfulness; Mrs. Adriane Webb explains the necessity of practicing mindfulness, and what techniques help with bringing peace to our daily living.
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The spiritual connection I felt when I first heard Margie's story about her son is what made me decide that she was the perfect guest to speak on nutrition. To learn how her love for the Lord, and knowing how she marries that with how we treat our bodies with what we eat, it just all made complete sense. Listen and learn, you may even need to take notes.
For more info on Margie Hasley and her practice, go to: http://highest-health.com
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For the first time ever, I tried acupuncture! It was painless and very relaxing. In order for me to talk about it, I have to experience it first. Ms. Jill Hicks and all of her wisdom made me feel at ease with the entire experience. We had a great conversation about the experience and I'm sharing it with you today. Enjoy.
You can get more information about Jill and her practice Scarlet Oak Acupuncture in Georgetown Metro D.C. area
www.scarletoakacupuncture.com
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month and Mental Health and has been a major concern in the across our communities. I sat down with mental professional and sex therapist, Ms. Marjorie Nightingale, who helps me kick-off the first of another four-part series, this time on Women and Self Care. Ms. Nightingale breaks down what good and bad mental health is, how to recognize the signs for concern, and how to address them.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from mental health issues, please call the national hotline at:1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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I remember her talking about it. And she did! Now, she is growing into the She Boss I knew she was meant to be. Ebony Wilkins is the President and CEO of Aalis Management Consulting, LLC.
In this competitive world of owning your own business, do your homework has been the consistent message throughout this series. And Ebony did her homework, and now she's flourishing quite nicely.
The last of our She Bosses: Black Women Entereprenuers. Hope you learned a lot and enjoyed our guests. Leave a comment below and let me know.
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Our world is filled with technology from our cars to small devices talking to us. It's all so very fascinating. Our third installment of She Bosses: Black Women Entreprenuers, Mrs. Dionne Taylor of SkyeNets Technology talks to me about her love for the industry. The commitment and hardwork it takes to stay in the male-dominated industry, and how passing on her legacy to her children leads to independence. I learned a lot (It's feminine WILES, NOT WOES...who knew?) Enjoy, I sure did!
Millennials matter! That's the message today's guest has to relay. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did with Ms. Tanji Lomax. A young Black woman who is on the rise with her business, IDIA (I Do It All) Creations. She has her own podcast show, she's active in church and her community. And I say, kudos to this millennial.
Has the playing field gotten any better for women of color when it comes to owning their own business and working for themselves? Mrs. Shanae Hill will let us know as we kick off the first of a four-part series on She Bosses: Black Women Entreprenuers.
Who says Black people don't travel? We do! Owner & Founder of Black Will Travel, Shondra Cheris is here to tell us exactly how to do it at a low cost! She provides tips, tricks and advice on traveling, how to cut cost, the best time to travel, and so much more! Listen in and take notes!
Welcome to Tuesday Coffee Talk! An empowering platform for woman--all women, from all walks of life! Building better relationships through meaningful conversations about topics that matter to you! Join me every Tuesday for a new episode. Great conversation over a great cup of coffee...see you then!