Books, Brunch & Babes: Recent Episodes
Books, Brunch & Babes
This monthly podcast is where we share some of our favorite books, we drink a little bubbly and we share how our life experiences as Black women relate to the characters in the books.
Hey Babes!
In this episode, we chatted about what we learned from Whoopi Goldberg after reading her bestselling book, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, Brother and Me.
Grab a glass of Peach Bellini or "a spot of tea" and hear our thoughts on family dynamics, women's rights to make their own decisions and live life on their own terms.
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*Drink of the Day: Peach Bellini & English Breakfast Tea
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Hey Babes! Let's end 2023 focused on completing financial and personal goals that push us closer towards living our dream lives!
Bianca shares all about the Full Focus Planner and the Go Girl Budget Planner.
Bernita discusses all things rest and work!
Check out the Rest is Resistance episode.
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We officially hit the 1 year mark as podcasters! Listen to this episode as we discuss our favorite podcasts, what we're reading and future plans for Books, Brunch and Babes!
Bianca and Bernita love reading books by Sadeqa Johnson and The House of Eve is no different!
Listen to this episode for our thoughts on HBCU life, love, birth, adoption, loss and womanhood.
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Busy entrepreneurs, mom, friend, sister, wife and communications expert - Bianca & Bernita have many titles, but they're committed to prioritizing rest in 2023! Listen to the latest podcast episode and learn some tips on how you can incorporate rest into your life. Grab your copy of Rest is Resistance - A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey here: https://amzn.to/3lcAtr3. Also, grab a few bottles of non-alcoholic wine here: https://amzn.to/408juVN!
- Check out Bianca's 2023 Columbia Ambassadors feature here:
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Hey Babes!
In this episode, we chatted about all things Will Smith and his memoir, WILL. While reading we found that Will had such a high level of discipline to achieve his goals, create a life for his family, but he struggled to find his voice.
Grab a glass of bubbly and prepare to laugh along with Bernita and Bianca as we give our opinions and perspective on Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscar slap.
Also, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Let us know in the comments if you like sugar or grits and what your favorite brunch food is.
*Drink of the Day: Confetti Sweet Pink Rosé Wine
*What we referenced in this episode:
- Pop the Cork Wine Tours
- Lizard’s Thicket
- Songs for Littles - Toddler Learning Videos Ms Rachel
- Sonic Ice
- Quincy
- Bel-Air
- Just Water
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Hey Babes!
We’re back with another episode of Books, Brunch and Babes! We’ve had some major career shifts and areas of growth with our finances. In this episode we discussed Bevy Smith’s career, her love of fashion, financial highs/lows and so much more. We learned from Bevy the importance of watching your coins, but living life with luxurious experiences.
Grab your airpods, a glass of Southern Sweet Tea and listen up!
🍹Drink of the Day: Sweet Tea
📱What we referenced in this episode:
- Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie
- Branding With Bianca
- E2M
- Trader Joe’s
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Bianca Shelton & Bernita Cooper
Hey Babes!
We couldn't keep this secret to ourselves! cues music We're a part of the host team for Dîner en Blanc Columbia 2022!
Our team is so excited to host this exclusive, all-white, French style picnic in the Midlands.
If you're interested in learning more about the event or to join our waiting list, visit https://columbia.dinerenblanc.com. Follow Dîner en Blanc Columbia on Instagram @dinerenblanccolumbiasc and on Facebook @dinerenblanc.columbiasc
Don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrunchbabespod.
Hey Babes!
Get to know Bianca and Bernita in this intro episode and learn which one of us auditioned to be an NFL Dancer and who wanted to be a Soap Opera Star!
In this episode, we played a fun game of two truths and a lie and chatted about our favorite brunch spots in Columbia, SC. We also had a great conversation on people pleasing, setting boundaries in all areas of life and so much more! Grab your copy of Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book, “Set Boundaries Find Peace” and let us know what you learned.
Don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrunchbabespod.
*What we referenced in this episode:
- Black Girl Magic Rosé
- Columbia, SC
- Blue Marlin
- Adluh Grits
- Talbots
- Set Boundaries Find Peace
*Drink of the Day: Sunrise Mimosa
- Equal Sugar
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- Champagne
- Grenadine
- Orange Slices for garnish
To discuss sponsorship and speaking opportunities, email us at info@booksbrunchandbabes.com
Hey Babes! Welcome to Books, Brunch and Babes! Grab a drink or your favorite brunch food and join us for our monthly podcast where we share some of our favorite books and life experiences that relate to the characters in the books.
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Hey Babes!
Boundaries have been a frequent topic of discussion for us. Oversharing on social media has become common, but we’ve mastered the art of sharing just enough without sharing too much!
When Nedra Glover Tawwab released her book, “Set Boundaries Find Peace” we knew that we needed to discuss it.
We chatted about how women implement boundaries and protect our personal space as entrepreneurs, single women, wives, mothers, and more. Also in this episode, you’ll hear our perspective on life and tools that we’ve learned while healing in therapy.
*Drink of the Day: Secco
*What we referenced in this episode:
- Trader Joe’s
- @blackgirlsintraderjoes
- Myleik Teele’s Myleik & Mommas Group
- The Set Boundaries Workbook
- Eggs Up Grill - Columbia, SC
- Milk Thistle
If you liked what you heard - subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrunchbabespod.
To discuss sponsorship and speaking opportunities, email us at info@booksbrunchandbabes.com