On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I chatted with Candace D. Queen. A real life queen (She just is) She is a multidisciplinary designer, creative director and educator, rooted in advancing racial equity and reinvigorating communities through design and nourished by a passion for creating spaces, cultural archival and preservation. On this episode we talk about the trill life living in Texas and on the heels of Hurricane Ida we talk about the impact Hurricane Katrina had on #TX and #NOLA where she’s found a special balance that lends itself to a richer creative life, a positive work environment, and most importantly, more family time.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I chatted with Brittany Johnson aka @BrittJohnz. Brittany Johnson is a first-generation Jamaican-American with a passion for creativity and inclusion. She uses her Social Media, Art Direction and Design talents to develop people-first ideas and strategic solutions for her clients. Brittany aims to amplify Black Beauty as a Digital Content Creator by building educational content and advocating for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the beauty industry. Listen in as she shares a few tips on public speaking, beauty and leaving your current career for a new one.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with KJ Rose (Artist Development & Performance Coach) KJ has worked  with Clive Davis at J Records; coached Lil Nas X, the  Lumineers, Billy Ray Cyrus, 24k Goldn, The Kid Laroi, and  others; she has also performed with P.Diddy, Justin  Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. Listen in to find out why I call her the “Queen of Crunk”

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with with Alex Tyree, a multi-talented creative inspired by empowering community through media, music and storytelling. As the founder & host of Feel the SPACE—an emerging community of artists & creatives developed through experiences centered in music, mystery, & discovery—he is excited to continue creating ways for people to feel more deeply connected. Alex Tyree has been a committed practitioner of meditation for nearly 2 years and counting. Tune in as we talk about ways to reset and relax.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with Ashley McGowan, a young legend in the tech industry, world traveler and chi-town hype woman. We talk about all things chi-town related :) From The Bulls, Oprah and of course YEEZY. Thinking about planning a U.S. va-ca? It may not be a bad idea to add Chicago to your list of states to explore.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with Olu Bliss, Singer and Songwriter. We talk about some of the most iconic and well known Black line dances that people can’t help but get up and move to. From The Electric Slide, Cha-Cha Slide, Tootsie Roll and a bit more modern day examples like The Savage Challenge we chat about the legacy of Black dances.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with with Jotham Ndugga-Kabuye, Director of Social Media for Twitch, founder of Marron Creatives and Sneaks and Eats. We talk about the subtle lowering of the head you give another Black person in a space with a few Black people to say “I see you & keep going ... & if anything goes down you got me right?”. Jotham also shares how he's able to manage his 9-5, multiple creative projects, family and of course his 10 step skin care routine.

On this episode of A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine I have a chat with Adrian Octavius Walker about all things yummy in the world of soul food. Tune in to hear about a few of our favorite soul food joints around the U.S. and also a very serious conversation about the wrong and right way to cook macaroni and cheese for the cookout.