Sip n' Share: Recent Episodes
Sip n' Share
Our YouTube channel/podcast provides the male and female perspectives on various subjects i.e. marriage, parenting, travel, etc. We are a couple discussing various conversation topics that we commonly have throughout the day. As a listener you get various advice, mentorship, comic relief, and realities of our life experiences.
Our original episode topic focused on stealing each others food, mainly leftovers. Our conversation took a turn, and we found ourselves also discussing the various food diets (pescatarian, vegetarian, plant based, and vegan). So on today's episode, you get quite a bit to chew on... #diet #leftovers #pescatarian #vegetarian #vegan #plantbased
Just how important is kissing moreover the type of kissing to the intimacy of a relationship. Watch this episode for our hilarious opinions on the importance of kissing and what each type means to us. #kissing #blacklove
Ever been out with a group of people at a restaurant and suffered the awkwardness of who will take the check? This episode we discuss comical scenarios surrounding how the check will be paid. #checkplease #dutch
Just who decided if the toilet seat should be left up or down???? We don't know. BUT on today's episode, we do provide our perspective on how this small thing can become such a meaning gesture in your relationship.
There's a thought that for every person, there is ONE person who is his/her soulmate. After watching Iyanla Vanzant on Baby, This is KeKe Palmer, her sentiments challenged this thought. Today, we debate who is really your soulmate...
March is Women's History month. Join us for a general conversation about how women have shaped our history and the importance of building upon their legacies.
People of all ages, races, and walks of life are comparing their lives with that of others. This conversation addresses the notion of "being behind" and thinking we have to "spring forward" according to what we see others doing or having in life.
Soooo....we recently watched Rustin on Netflix, and realized we had absolutely no awareness of this brilliant man. And not knowing his contributions during the Civil Rights Movement had a domino effect on what we had and had not learned about black history. We questioned the depth of our knowledge. On this episode, we share how we felt, and our plan of action towards gaining more detailed information about black history...our history. #rustin #blackhistory
As we near the day set aside especially for love, we thought it was only fitting to define just what love means to us. And interestingly, we found ourselves discussing the difference between love and lust. Is one better than the other? Can we have both? #valentinesday #love #loveorlust
For Christmas 2023, we took our annual holiday cruise on Carnival Celebration. We were ready to Choose Fun, but fun did not choose us nor many that we encountered. We have never been on a cruise where people were ready to get off (we literally heard others voice this). Nearly every nightmare possible seemed to occur on this cruise sailing. Watch to find out....
I don't own rights to this music. Jingle Bells Calm by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Welp, it's Christmas time and you know what that means...it's Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You season. There seems to be no evading this cheerful Christmas song. Since it's debut in 1994, it has been a hit. As patrons walk into stores, as drivers passed one another, as people enter office buildings, as dogs walk through the park...you hear those chimes and know Mariah's voice is soon to follow. Though the melody, the rhythm, the voice, and originality are all amazing, have you really considered the lyrics. On this episode, we break down the truth of the matter with regards to the words of this #1 holiday hit. In the end, we find the lyrics may ring true for some while it doesn't for others. #alliwantforchristmasisyou #holidays #Christmas
Policies are guidelines for making decisions. They create standards for maintaining a fair and just system/organization. BUT, sometimes, what's in black and white can be illogical to a particular situation. When faced with a circumstance where policy goes against reason, do you maintain the policy in those situations ? OR Adjust the policy to the situation in a reasonable manner? #policyoverreason #reasonoverpolicy #itiswhatitis
Here's behind the scenes/bloopers from beginning episodes of the Sip n' Share (SNS) podcast.
I do not own rights to this music The Right Time (2005 Remaster) byRay Charles.
Ever sat down with your popcorn and drink ready to watch a movie with your friend/family member only to look around to find the other person sleep. And the first thing they say is, "I'm not sleep." Why do we keep up the facade of not being sleep? Why do we deny versus admitting the truth? We have this tough conversation today to attempt to aid our future movie nights and to help yours as well. #imnotsleep
Have you ever had a conversation where someone asks your name, followed by are you married, then do you have kids, if so how many...and finally, what do you do? These days, it seems when meeting someone new the conversation is akin to an interview. And while some are okay highlighting what they do others may find themselves, at some point, thinking I am more than these things. On this episode, we share our views on getting to know people for who they are vs what they do.
How long should a birthday be celebrated? How do you decide what gift to give the birthday person? What birthday posts should you respond to or create? How long should you keep birthday cards or should you keep them at all? Join us for this hilarious discussion of all things birthday. And be sure to comment to let us know what you think. #goshawtyitsyourbirthday #happybirthdaytoya
It would be great if magic wasn't reserved for a show where someone pulls a rabbit out of a hat. This episode we share our magic wand wishes...some selfish, some not so much :)There is so much in our lives that we'd like to alter; for instance, world hunger...war...poverty...lifestyles, and those are only the tip of the iceberg. The possibilities are endless when it comes to modifying the past, changing the present, or creating for the future. If you were given a magic wand, would would you change?
On this episode, we play a game of This or That for married couples. Each of us take turns answering questions and providing our reason behind our choices. This game is a fun way to learn things about each other. There are versions of This or That that can be played among friends, families, coworkers, between students and teachers, etc. If you'd like a version of This or That, simply google for a template.
Whether it's someone tapping on a table or smacking while eating, we all have those little things that are big annoyances. Pet peeves not only cause irritation but can also result in a negative body reactions or attitudes. Bottomline, everyone's tolerance of certain things are different. And, things that may calm one person may irritate someone else. On this episode, we share some of our pet peeves, and the ways we respect each other to prevent annoyances.
9/11 was one of the most tragic events our nation faced. On today's episode, we share where we were, what we were doing, and how we felt as these traumatic events transpired. We also take time to acknowledge those families whose lives changed forever, and the heroes who risked their lives for the sake of others.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. On this episode, we talk about warning signs and risk factors as well as how to A.C.T. = Acknowledge, Care, & Tell when you someone you know is suffering from suicidal ideation. We also share suicide prevention resources such as 988lifeline.org, crisistextline.org, theorionfoundation.org, and, most importantly, the Lifeline Hotline number: 988 that anyone call/text 24/7 to receive support from a trained counselor. Lastly, we encourage prevention through activities that will help build healthy mindsets.
It's that time of year for parents to go school shopping for supplies and clothes, for children to gear up for the return of routine and studies, and for teachers/administrators to prepare for a brand new school year. On this episode, we focus on the importance of all three entities working together not just at the start of the year but all the way through the finish. It truly takes a village for education to be successful.
Did it ever occur to you that the human species cares for its young longer than any other species? We discuss the sacrifice of years and tears that lead up to the moment of becoming an empty nester. We also share our personal journeys of when we left the nest of our parents as well as when our kids left our nest. Our ultimate finding is whether you are on either side of the coin, leaving the nest or becoming an empty nester, it can be very difficult to get accustomed to, but a necessary part of life.
Key Words: empty nester, young, human species, leaving, mature, nurture, protect, provide, kids, parents, train
Whether you are in a leadership role at work or home, if you find yourself having to say you're it....then, are you truly it? We discuss the cons of projecting power, and the pros of being a leader who recognizes the value of building up others to create a productive, inviting work community.
Key Words: leadership, supervisor, manager, in charge, authoritative, transformational, community, organizational culture, compassion, work ethic, principles, visibility, power
Should grits be served with sugar or salt? This has to be the most controversial food argument ever! We thought the Southern way was salt, but to our surprise it doesn't matter where you are from. The preference of what to put in your grits rests in your taste buds. On this episode, we do a taste test to determine which way of serving grits reigns supreme.
I do not own rights to this music.
Song: The Way by Jill Scott
Key Words: grits, sugar, salt, butter, southern, northern, food, taste buds, savory, sweet
It's Summer Summer Summertime...time to keep back and unwind. But how exactly do you want to do it? Kids or Adults Only? Phones or Unplug? We share some of our vacation rules, and things to consider as you prepare for your trips this summer.
Key Words: Vacation, Rules, Summer, Married, Kids, Couples, Adults Only, Unwind, Trips, Plan, Relax, Fun in the Sun
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We discuss the importance of self-care and soul care. We also provide analogies to offer insight on the difference between the two types of care. A short list of activities are offered to help with self-care and soul care.
May 12 is Military Spouses' Appreciation Day. On this episode, I am interviewed by my husband to share the pros and cons of being a military spouse. Included is advice on for the member, the spouse, and future military couples.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this episode, we raise awareness by asking a very simple question "How you doin'?". We encourage our viewers to use of wait time for responses, provide detailed answers indicative of how you are actually doing, and to check on others who are always there for everyone else.
NOTE: The theme for 2023 is to focus on how our physical surroundings impact our individual and population mental health. Various forms of the Check-in Time can be found by Googling mental health check-in images.
During our stay in Los Cabos, we decided to top off our 25th wedding anniversary celebration at the #1 Most Picture Perfect Restaurant in the World...Sunset Monalisa in Cabo San Lucas. We narrate while providing pictures and videos of our dining experience. This is a honest review and rating of the ambience/environment, service, entertainment, and food. And, at the end of the video, we reveal whether we would visit Sunset Monalisa ever again.
We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos. Our visit was a week-long during the month of April 2023. On this episode, we narrate while providing pictures and videos of our vacation. This is a honest review and rating of the shuttle ride, welcome and check-in, room (partial ocean view), service, entertainment, photography session, ambience and environment, bars and drinks, food and restaurants, spa and gym, beach and pools, and so much more. At the end of the video, we reveal whether we would visit Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos ever again.
We were married at ages 19 and 20 with 3 kids by the ages of 24 and 25, seeking education and working professionally, trying to build a productive, prosperous life and family. On April 9th, we celebrated our 25th Anniversary in Los Cabos at Le Blanc Spa Resort. This episode highlights our weeklong celebration of our love and commitment to each other. P.S. Our review of Le Blanc is coming soon...
I do not own rights to this music. Anniversary by Tony Toni ToneI do not own rights to this music. Love by Musiq Soulchild
There are a few things everyone must have in their day-to-day life. On this episode, we share the items we can't live without. We each provide our top 5 must-have items from chapstick to Ray Ban sunglasses, and the reasons why we love them so much.
Key words: must-haves, essential, items, marriage, laughter, top 5
As we approach our 25th anniversary, we are taking you on a journey of our marriage...our becoming. We share tips, lessons learned, and advice to help those thinking of marriage and/or already married.
Brief Backstory: We were married at ages 19 and 20 with 3 kids by the ages of 24 and 25, seeking education and working professionally, trying to build a productive, prosperous life and family.
This is Us 3 is the conclusion of our journey, we provide tips on Keepin' Marriage L.I.T.T. Hope this helps you all.
I do not own rights to this music. Best of Me by Anthony Hamilton
As we approach our 25th anniversary, we are taking you on a journey of our marriage...our becoming. We share tips, lessons learned, and advice to help those thinking of marriage and/or already married.
Brief Backstory: We were married at ages 19 and 20 with 3 kids by the ages of 24 and 25, seeking education and working professionally, trying to build a productive, prosperous life and family.
This Was Us: Imposters is the "beginning-mid" stage of our journey, we provide tips on getting up the mountain of marriage without falling victim to imposter syndrome.
I do not own rights to this music. Love by Musiq Soulchild
As we approach our 25th anniversary, we are taking you on a journey of our marriage...our becoming. We share tips, lessons learned, and advice to help those thinking of marriage and/or already married.
Brief Backstory: We were married at ages 19 and 20 with 3 kids by the ages of 24 and 25, seeking education and working professionally, trying to build a productive, prosperous life and family.
This Was Us: Wild'n is the "how we met" stage of our journey, we provide tips on dating and considerations for engagement.
I do not own rights to this music. You're the One by SWV
Change is a hard pill to swallow, but it is inevitable. How we respond to the way we are changing and/or how those around us are changing is important to our way forward. We must all realize change is gonna come. The past is a foundation for the future.
One of the biggest questions we tend to ask ourselves is "What's My Life's Purpose?" Discovering your gifts/talents is sometimes difficult. To add to that, understanding where, when, and how to use them is another story. Here's some tips to help you along your journey to finding your purpose.
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IMHO, this EP is giving...iPhone v. Android, Text v. Call, the true meaning of emojis, and all those abbreviated words. LMK what you think bc we were ROFL during the recording. TY!
laughs, marriage, relationships, phones, iphones, androids, emojis, texts, communication, conversations, youth, adults, slang, acronyms, old school, new school, generations
To close out Black History Month 2023, we talk about our experiences growing up black in a rural town in Georgia. We share intimate moments of our childhood, and things that shaped us into who we are as a Black Man and Black Woman in America today.
On this episode, we share how black history month was signed into law, prominent African Americans, and hopes for the future.
Documentary mentioned:
NETFLIX Descendants
TikToks mentioned:
https://www.tiktok.com/@fixyourfocus/video/7159712469060029742 https://www.tiktok.com/@beats_rhymes_politricks/video/7189339702456012074
I do not own rights to this music. Song: Lift Every Voice and Sing by The Wardlaw Brothers
This is our Valentine's Day episode where we discuss whether February 14th is necessary, commercialized, or prescribed. Various tips are offered to help those struggling with this day.
I do not own rights to this music.
Song: Cupid by 112
I do not own rights to this music.
Song: Happy Valentine's Day by Outkast
What we say and how we say is so important. Your words and tone can build up or break down the communication in a relationship, so speak to the King & Queen in each other.
Have you ever been out having a good day, but then you encounter an angry bird? On this episode, we have a conversation about the various hand gestures and fighting words that seem to just get under everyone's skin.
Choosing where to eat as a couple has always been a dilemma. How is something so simple, so hard? #wdywte
Tisha's DIFFERENT shirt is from Out the Box (OTB) by Diedra Robert.
This episode discusses a topic that can break up even the best of relationships...FINANCES. We provide our insight on how to be a cheerful giver and two very different ways of managing money within relationships.
I don't own rights to this music.
Song: For the Love of Money by The O'Jays
On this episode, we discuss New Year's Day traditions, resolutions, and much more; and as always we challenge the status quo.
T-Shirts & Mugs made Michele Farmer at The Business Networking Center. Email: tbnc.networking@gmail.com for any printing inquiries for your business t-shirts, mugs, and other accessories.
This is Part 2 of Wedding or Nah. On this episode, we provide our decision on having a 25th anniversary wedding ceremony and reception.
This episode discusses whether to keep with old Christmas traditions or start new ones.
We discuss our big debate of whether we should have a 25th vow renewal ceremony and reception. And we nee you to weigh in. Also remember to subscribe so you don't miss any content. Hope to "see" you again!
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