an aRai of Thoughts about the realities of life. What's trending, being a mom and a wife; family and career; and everything in between
Happy Mothers Day to all. We celebrate the Mothers (Mother figures) in our lives and hope you enjoy.
WE ARE IN SEASON 4!!!! We hope you enjoy this episode on Mental Health Awareness.
Enjoy!
It's MD Wine Month & Women's History Month so let's introduce to you Oenology Wine Social Club.
IG: @cluboenology
Enjoy!
Dr. Briana Barner, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Maryland, College Park, joined us to talk about mental health in our kids.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
It's still Black History Month but we are talking Love! Valentine's, Galentine's (shout out to Club Oenology!) and Side Piece Day!
Which did you celebrate?
We returned to talk about Black History Month but amongst other things...Rai had a birthday! We also discussed children and the choices vs options they have at their age.
Disclaimer: The opinions of those in the chat including both host and co-hosts are of their opinion. Raialities respects and love all people regardless of their choice in who they desire to be and who they desire to love. This discussion is primarily geared towards children in Elementary being able to make a decision that affects them throughout life.
This episode is from Dec. 16 IG Live episode...Strong Friends need Strong FriendsWe jumped on Live this Friday evening to chat about the passing of #twitch and to talk Mental Health.
Our friend and BSU Alumnus @jeris.wintheday joined us to add that male perspective
Some highlights from this episode...
🤍The power of NOW--check on your loved one's NOW. Don't put it off. Later isn't promised.
🤍Find that trust circle and use them; be ok with being used
🤍Iron sharpens Iron
🤍Check in on your loved one's!!!
GETTING OLDER F*N SUCKS....
This episode is all about getting older and why adulthood is the worst hood to join!
Posting from Nov. 13, 2022 Live Episode on IG. SGRho turns 100....Rai turns....she doesn't know.....Work Stress and overall Stress....Wes Moore...Nick Cannon and Dan Snyder
Enjoy!
This is an episode that we went live on IG back in October 2022 (Oct. 9) Hope you enjoy!
We're back and we're talking Thanksgiving and Giving Back.
What are you Thankful For???
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Listen as we talk to Nina Turner about her current fight with triple negative breast cancer and how she hopes to be a resource to other women, African American women who need a resource and outlet. Nina started her You Tube page entitled: Ancer which means A New Consciously Evolving Reality; Not my life with cancer, it's the answer that I"m getting about how I want to live my life, long term. You can also follow her journey on InstaGram at she_slays_cancer
We hope you enjoy this episode. Follow us on IG @raialities!
Rai & G chat it up with the owner of Sole Girl Fashion Market in Clinton, MD. In celebration of Independent Retailer Month, we talk all things business as a minority owned and operated business, doing business during COVID and how all that she has going on in the coming weeks and months.
Hope you enjoy this episode. Most importantly, THANKS for downloading AND make sure to follow us on IG @raialities
We was just chatting about ish in the news . Omarion and Mario on Verzuz, PValley, Melantonin, R. Kelly, Roe vs Wade and this damn Airline Crisis we are in. This is LIVE on InstaGram....check us out @raialities
Season 3 started off with some TEA from Social Media. This was a LIVE recording on IG so check us out @raialities on IG
Enjoy!
Rai & G are live on InstaGram discussing current events and invited our mom listeners to give their 2 cents
Check out our IG page for pictures of the topics we discussed as well as the video from this Live InstaGram episode.
Guess whose back?? Well we haven't gone anywhere but we're back!!! Another episode of our craziness.
G finally shares her pregnancy and welcomes Baby Gracynn!! Yup-a full pregnancy that was hidden all this time.
Enjoy!
Rai and G surprise us on April Fools with a LIVE on InstaGram! It's Fridayyyyyyy and the ladies are getting ready for girls night.
Listen and enjoy!
MotherHOOD is what we're chatting about.
Take a listen....
Stef Carter of Urbanique Co., LLC joined the podcast to discuss Endometriosis Awareness month and her continued fight with this disorder.
Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus.
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Rai & G chat on IG Live about current events, school and the controversial statement Kim Kardashian made regarding Women getting the as* back to work! Listen to this episode to hear the differences of opinion from both hosts.
Check out the live video on IG Live @raialities
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We end the month with a Black Owned Game @urbantriviagame adding in some Hip Hop Trivia.
Enjoyed playing with everyone and definitely realized whose BLACK CARD needs to be revoked (@dr_rai ) for all the incorrect Hip Hop answers
The Urban Trivia game was fun and we can't wait to play with a group of friends in person
The R&B battle of Love....songs w/ D.A.P and G was FIRE!!! We hope you enjoy our playlist of Love Songs this Valentine's Day.
Happy Love Day!
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Episode 69....is all about what it says. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we talk to Bedroom Kandi Consultant and Sexologist, Alicia B. about how to keep the Bedroom Spicy. She shares some tips and tricks and invites us into her world!
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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This month we continue discussing investing. This week we talk to CPA Ursulla Garrett of Garrett & Associates out of Menifee, CA. Listen closely as Ursulla drops a lot of knowledge regarding taxes, savings and investing.
Check out Garrett & Associates online at: https://cpagarrett.com on IG @cpagarrett
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We continue our investment chat with the Luxury Move Up Specialist, Stephanie Hill. Stephanie is a realtor under Bennett Realty Solutions, an African American owned Group in Maryland. Stephanie talks about how to prepare yourself for a buy, sell or investment property.
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We discuss investing with Realtor Alexeus Webber from the Kimberlee Randall Group. Alexeus has been a realtor for over 1 year and is soaring in her business.
Check her out @thetravelingrealtor on InstaGram
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G & I talk about what we've been up to these past few weeks and how our Thanksgiving Holiday was.
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w/ James McCrae of McCrae Multimedia. James shared with us that he feels Greatness is measured by your goals, its your perspective. His ultimate dream is to photograph the Bryant Family and what he would share with the up and coming multimedia specialists is to Learn your Gear and Be Patient with your Craft!!!
Make sure you check out @mccraemultimedia on social media and be sure to listen to the FULL episode where you get your podcasts!!!
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Rai & G chat it up with Raheem about his experience in the entertainment industry, being a dad and singing and rapping.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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We continue our Success of a Black Man series with Will Lewis. Will is the Owner/Operator of Catering by Rita. Will shares with us that he is an International Event & Wedding Planner, Mobile Mechanic, Pianist and Choir Director, in addition to working Full Time for an Organization, being a OUTSTANDING Dad to his daughter Tamia AND planning a wedding with his Fiance', Aliece. Will is a successful black man. We are proud of his accomplishments and the great things he has coming in the future. Thank you @4cateringbyrita @willofalltrades for joining the podcast this week.
Episode 54, we continue our Success of a Black Man series!
We interview the guys that are usually behind the camera @ralphbiggdogg and @blackcrown_ent @king_bp_2021 for this weeks episode. Always a good time when we connect. Looking forward to bigger thangs in the future!
Enjoy!
Episode 53 is a Throwback of the Urban Legend Series with Paris & Kona White.
This month we are celebrating the successful black man and what he has put into the community. This episode we talk with Paris & Kona Sanders, the owners of the Urban Legend Series. This was a fun episode and the Urban Legend Series is in many homes across the world! We are proud to know Mr. & Mrs. Sanders and are proud owners of the Urban Legend Series. Since this episode, they have grown! Check out @theurbanlegendseries and make sure you buy the game! It is a Family Favorite!!!!
Rai & G talk with good friend and follower Terry (@lovenbasketball4515) about our goals thus far this year. Have you reached any of your goals?
It is important to set goals, helps with growth. But as you will hear, not all goals set, are good goals. LOL
Hope you enjoy!
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G and Rai talk about what's goin on in the world. This was live on IG so please go to @raialities to see the video
Hope you enjoy!
We are celebrating and ending the month with Pride!!! Our friends Ashley & Donna join us on this conversation. G and I learn and listen to some very informative responses to questions we had.
Make sure to check out Conversation DNA Podcast where Donna and Ashley assist us with "those difficult conversations with others."
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Hope you enjoy this episode!! Happy Pride Month!
Happy Fathers Day!
G and I share our stories about the Fathers and/or Dads in our lives and how we see them. We hope you enjoy this episode!!
Happy Fathers Day!
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G and I continue with Mothers Rock and talk Mommy Guilt this week (or not). Follow us on InstaGram to view the video @raialities
Thank you to King Beast Productions & Bigg Dogg Studios and Management
Enjoy!
Guest co-host, MJ joins Rai to talk about their mothering journey and their moms for this episode of Mom's Rock.
Happy Momosa Day!!!
Watch the live video on IG @raialities
Enjoy!
This week we are recording from BiggDogg Studios and Management with King Beast Productions. We chat about relationships things and ask our Live viewers to join in.
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Enjoy!
We are back talking about relationships and G is sitting on her hair this episode! Join us on IG for the Live video @raialities and tell us what you think.
Enjoy!
We are back talking about all things relationship! That includes but is not limited to Marriage, Boyfriend Girlfriend, Boyfriend Boyfriend, Girlfriend Girlfriend, Friendships, Family, Kinships, Parental Relationships etc.
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Enjoy!
The schools opened up for in-person instruction; Verzuz has the Isley Brothers and Earth Wind and Fire; Raialities joins Hef Streams and some other stuff we discuss.....
Check out us live on IG @raialities Make sure to LIKE and FOLLOW our page!
Enjoy!
Shante Rollins joins the podcast and shares about how she ROCKS as a Black Woman. The owner of multiple businesses, the leader of various organizations, a wine lover, a mom, wife, and EVERYTHING...this woman is LEADING THE GAME....O...did we tell ya'll she's TikTok famous!
Check her out @mrzsimplychicstyleowner
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Enjoy!
Stephanie Hill joins us this week to talk about the Bo$$ moves she is making and how WE can make Bo$$ moves ourselves. Mastering her dual career while still holding down family, friends, and the social scene, Stephanie is setting up to retire early!
Check out the video or listen here to the podcast. Video is on IG @raialities
Check out Stephanie on IG @hillsellsdmv
Enjoy!
Raialities talks with DC1(sw) Jasmine Page of the U.S. Navy about being a mom in the active duty military. Jasmine is a mom of a 3 year old daughter and 1 fur baby, Bella. Jasmine has been in the active duty military for 12 years. Listen as she shares stories of being a momma bear to the new recruits and the many reasons she's gotten in trouble!
Fun episode!
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Hope you enjoy!
For the last week of Black History Month, we are playing University of Dope with our listeners. University of Dope is the 1st party card game for the Culture. First card game about Hip Hop.
Check us out on IG @raialities for the Live Show
Hope you enjoy!
This week we are playing Black Card Revoked LIVE on InstaGram with our listeners. February is Black History Month so we are playing games for the Culture! Hope you enjoy and make sure to follow us on IG @raialities so you can see the Live Version
Raialities chats it up with Paris & Kona White of the Urban Legend Series, a book and game series. This power couple is taking over the industry by bringing families together for fun and laughter through their creativity and passion for their upbringing. This game is a MUST HAVE!!!!
Follow the Urban Legend Series @theurbanlegendseries on IG and Facebook
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Check out the video on our IG page!
Raialities went live on IG (2/5/2021) and played the game #CultureTags by Eunique Jones Gibson.
Fun game to start off Black History Month.
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Thank you for tuning in with us as we go live with questions and stories from our listeners. Very interesting discussions. Follow us on IG for the video! @raialities
Hope you enjoy!
(1/28/2021)
We go live on IG for January's Raialities of Life in which we address letters written to us by ya'll. It is also Rai's Birthday and the ladies have fun with guests Shelby and Sheeda. Many were on the Live with their responses so definitely check out the Live on IG @raialities
Hope you enjoy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RAI! MAKE YOUR NEXT JOURNEY AROUND THE SUN BE AS MARVELOUS AS THE PAST JOURNEY'S.
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The month of January we are going LIVE on Instagram to discuss your questions, comments, and gossip! Send your questions, comments and gossip to us at raialitiespodcast@gmail.com
Share your thoughts with us on our IG page @raialities
Join us EVERY Friday this month!
*Audio will be posted for our listeners.
Happy Kwanzaa people!!!! Jessica from The Heal Her Hub joins us on the podcast to discuss all things Kwanzaa!!! The Heal Her Hub is also hosting a week long Kwanzaa event on InstaGram Live so make sure you tune in!
Find The Heal Her Hub on IG @thehealherhub
Tune in on 12/26 (First Day of Kwanzaa) for Self-Care and Soundbites....Kwanzaa 101: Umoja-Unity as we join other podcasters from 4pm-5pm EST on IG
We hope this episode is educational. Let us know what you think!
RAIALITIES WANTS YOUR STORIES!!! Email us at raialitiespodcast@gmail.com with stories, situations, gossip, etc and we will discuss it LIVE the month of January!!! Yup, we turning into #WendyWilliams and #StrawberryLetters over here!!
G and I talk with Councilwoman Jocelyn Route about the Foster Care system and being a Foster Care mom for the last 15 years. The holidays reminds us that we should give back as much as we can. 2020 has been a rough year for most and most of our children in the foster care system need our love and affection. Look into becoming a foster parent or find out how you can help children in the foster care system through your county government.
We hope you find this episode informative. Enjoy
Our guests this episode, are BEAUTIFUL, BOLD, INTELLIGENT, Black Women who are survivors of Domestic Abuse/Domestic Violence. This was a hard topic to discuss and we got through it with NO TEARS!!!!
Thank you to Chimere, Jocelyn and Monica for being bold, carefree, trusting and courageous enough to chat with us about the Domestic Abuse and Violence they encountered by their spouse and how they survived and continues the fight for others currently in Domestic Abuse/Violent situations.
If you or someone you know needs support, advice, or resources, reach out to a trusting friend or family member or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Bri joins the podcast to talk about Thanksgiving. We talk about traditions, memories, favorite past times, and what we miss most about Thanksgiving now that COVID has taken over.
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Guest Rita (@rita_bonitas) talks to us about Marketing Suggestions for our small businesses. Demetra of DKR Stylings joins this episode to share her story about the start of her business (@dkr_stylings) and receives tips on Marketing her business during and after COVID.
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@rita_bonitas @happymeethappy @dkr_stylings
Suggested businesses spoke of during the podcast are:
Design Cuisine, Special Events @ Union Station, Sole Girl Fashion Market, and Mimi G's Business S.H.E.T
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If you are interested in being a guest, send an email to raialitiespodcast@gmail.com
The election season is over...or is it? Guest, Sarah, of Political Mambo Sauce joins the Raialities Podcast to dish about the election and the lack of results we still have as of today (11/6/2020)
Follow Sarah's IG @politicalmambosauce AND the podcast on IG @raialities
We enjoyed this week's podcast as it was informative, interesting and speaks to the Black Community.
Hope you enjoy this listen!
Raialities and guest Sharita talk about scary movies. Host Rai is NOT a scary movie person but joins in on the conversation adding in her 2 cents of kid friendly movies. LOL
We hope you had a Safe and Fun Halloween!
We end the month of October informing you of Breast Cancer Awareness facts as it relates to men as well as the importance of getting a mammogram and doing your monthly self evaluations.
Thanks for listening!
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Raialities guest Monica chats it up with us about bullying. Monica is an educator in DC Public Schools and talks about how she was personally bullied, how her daughter was being bullied and how she helps other kids who are being bullied.
We also talk about Bullying online and in the workplace.
Bullying is NOT okay. It is our job as parents to teach our kids that bullying others is not okay. It is also our responsibility to step in when we see someone being bullied.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visit our Instagram for facts about Breast Cancer Awareness.
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@shoogabear
Hope you enjoy!
We realized we couldn't go to Homecoming so we decided to invite some friends over to talk about Homecoming!!!
We enjoyed our convo with Jessica (Norfolk State Univ./UDC), Stephanie (Bowie State Univ.), Jocelyn (Howard Univ.) and Ish (Penn State)
What's Ambrosia? Is it like a Watercress Salad? Spartan Calvary vs 12 Angry Fans
Should Baltimore be it's own state? Did you have parent crashers??
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Hope you enjoy!
G & I chit chat for Girls Night with co-host Sheeda and guest Lori. We kee-kee a bit and give our 2 cents on Chrissy Teigen's miscarriage, the Presidential Debate, and a few other things. Get ready to laugh a little with us.
Hope you enjoy!
Reverend Chania Dillard chats it up with us about keeping your spirit right during these tough times. We talk about Religion vs Relationship, how your mental, physical and nutritional life connects to your spiritual life. Reverend Chania Dillard has also started a Film & Faith Series on You Tube using animated films to discuss faith.
Check out Reverend Nia on You Tube @ Chania Dillard; IG @revchaniadillard
We hope you have enjoyed September's episode's of Health & Wellness and we THANK all of our guests for joining us this month.
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We have the privilege to talk to Iyabo & Alee about Nutritional and Physical Health. This was one of my favorite conversations! These 2 are amazing, knowledgeable and very supportive.
Alee is a Nutritionist, Health Expert, Coach, Personal Trainer and Body Builder
Iyabo is a Nutritionist, Health Expert, Model and Coach
Both ladies are Herbalife Consultants, Business Owners of Nutrition 301 and Hollywood Nutrition in Maryland.
This is worth the listen!
Follow Iyabo @modelyabs24 on IG; Follow Alee @rxfit_alee
Raialities chat it up with Chef Jojo Thomas about Health & Wellness for kids, amongst other things. G and I get to know Chef Jojo and all that he has done and will do for his brand.
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This month we focus on Health and Wellness and to start, Hubby co-hosts with me to discuss a healthy career.
Listen as we chat it up about HR and Healthy Careers.
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Well...we let ya'll hear our secrets. LOL. Sheeda joined Gina and I during our Girl Night Chat and we played a Q&A game. It was funny but interesting to hear each other's answers.
This week we are spotlighting the Seven Pearls Foundation, Inc. Seven Pearls Foundation was created to support the programs of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in promoting a positive self image and developing partnerships in our national and international community such as Cancer Health Risks and Awareness, Risk Factors Impacting Youth, and Senior Citizen Initiatives, and additional programs as funding is received.
www.sevenpearls.org
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It's that time of the year! Back to school. The weather smells and feels different around this time. I use to get so excited to wear my new clothes and go to school on the first day!
Now we are preparing our homes for virtual school. My how times have changed!
Listen to G and I answer some of the questions parents may have...our thoughts and suggestions.
This month Raialities is supporting Non Profit organizations. This month we are spotlighting Good Ground Good Life. A non-profit organization that utilizes community programs and outreach services to promote our Healthy Lifestyles Campaign.
www.goodgroundgoodlife.org
I am by myself this episode!!! G is on Vacation but I share with you some Tips on searching for a new job during COVID-19. If you need any HR advice, send me a DM on IG!
This week we spotlight WaitUP! Hospitality. A non-profit organization founded in 2017 in Prince George's County, MD. WaitUP! was created to reconnect returning citizens and others in transition to their communities by giving them another chance through the context of social enterprise. Check out WaitUP! at www.waitup-online.org or via IG at wait_up_hospitality
Enjoy!
G and I chat it up about stuff my Granny taught me and what we live by today.
This month we are also highlighting a Non Profit Organization.
Dream to Soar Foundation is a non-profit organization that advances the social and economic empowerment of youth through engaging them through leadership development.
www.dreamtosoar.org
@dream_to_soar
Episode 11 is with friend, Sherita (@rita_bonitas). We laugh and talk alot of sh*& this episode as well as learn a lot from one another. We talk about our life, kids, hubbies and what we've seen on social media. Rita and G tell me I need to be nice but I swear, I'm a nice person!
This month, Raialities has spotlighted a few Black Owned Businesses for YOU to support! Check out our IG page for those businesses. Download and listen to the podcast wherever you listen to your music and podcasts. Thanks for supporting!
@raialities on social media
We wanted to have fun this episode! We wanted to remember the times. AND THE CATEGORY ISSSSSSS... Back in the days when I was a young, I'm not a kid anymore but some days I really wish I was a kid again!! We talk about our childhood and the things we did, ate, etc.
We also spotlight 2 Black Owned Businesses: Catering by Rita ( @4cateringbyrita) and Artist-Kimeko Robinson (@tkokocreole)
Our good friends @ronique82 and @queen_butterfly joined the conversation with G and I.
Hope you enjoy!
CAN YOU BE FRIENDS WITH AN EX ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Raialities talk with D and Jeff about this topic. It's kind of funny and as usual, no one agrees with D, or do they?
Jeff Wilson is the Principal of the W2 Group. The W2 Group is an Accounting & Finance Firm based in Clinton, MD. Contact the W2 Group at wiicpas.com or on Social Media @thew2group
All episodes in July will also spotlight a Black Owned Business. Stay Tuned!
Raialities is back with D and Ralo. This week, G & I have an uncensored conversation. Is your physical energy the same no matter who you're with, sexually? Hear both sides and let us know what you think on our IG page @raialities
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Why should Mother's Day get all the hype? This week, Raialities chats it up with Dietrick and Rick from Fathers to the Front Non-Profit Organization in celebration of Father's Day. Follow Raialities on InstaGram to see the shout outs leading up to Father's Day!
Co-Host: Gina @weeeeee_matter
The ladies let you into their girl chat. Listen as we just chat it up about different stuff. Follow @raialities on IG and Twitter and make sure you download the podcast!!
Make sure you tune in for Episode 7!
This week we take the mic to discuss current affairs. An unarmed black man is murdered by a police officer and riots break out in big cities across the country. We are looting & burning down our communities! Are we truly protesting? Have we lost sight of what a protest should be?
Guests: Ralo and Darryl; Co-host: G (IG: @allsportsmomma)
This episode, G co-hosts with me as we talk to 2 phenomenal mom's, about their life with newborns and being FORD TOUGH! This was an amazing conversation in which we all give our realities of Mommyhood. Make sure to follow @raialities on IG and Twitter and download the podcast!
Follow my co-host @allsportsmomma and our guests @rhose_up and @iveypink on InstaGram.
Raialities talks to Gina (co-host) and guest Eric "Smith" about homeschooling during COVID-19 and how we feel as parents, homeschooling our children.
Raialities with Co-host, Gina, talks with the Owner's of Urbanique Mobile and Polished by Lauren Victoria about hair and nail care during the quarantine. Both ladies offer their professional advice as we have a good and fun conversation. Enjoy!