Black in Real Life: Recent Episodes
Yoli Ouiya, Christen Rochon
What happens when two creatives take their candid conversations about love, life and the pursuit of blackness from the telephone to the podcast airwaves? A mashup of strong opinions, contradicting perspectives and the origins of all things Black In Real Life. Featuring the odd couple of creatives, Yoli Ouiya founder of Yoli’s Green Living and The Food and Wellness Equity Collective and Christen Rochon of CandidlyChristen.com and author of The Creative Discipline Project. From politics, womanhood, family conflicts and more - this is more than culture, this is real life
In this episode, we ask the hard hitting questions that come with adulting from "Is Ramen and Cereal suitable adult meals?" to "Would I want to live with me?". And all the peaks and valleys in between.
We discuss common black foods we eat and the myths/stories behind them. (Ie. Black eyed peas + greens on New Year’s Day for financial wealth)
Are you really black, or are you just pretending? Are you team Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Potato Pie? What's the real black way to eat grits? In this episode, we talk about blk cultural cornerstones and, depending on your experiences, if you should have your black card suspended or outright revoked.
We all do it. Binge watching any and everything on Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more. Listen up as Yoli and Christen discuss the most binge-worthy shows of the season and paying black creatives for the on screen magic they create.
Not all therapists are created equally and in this episode, Yoli and Christen discuss all things mental health and wellness in the black community with Mat Jeanius of Beach Stone Counseling.
From holiday game nights, Thanksgiving food menus, consumerism, how will the holidays be different this year for us and as a whole. And everything in between.