All Tea, No Shade

Whats most important when thinking about marriage? Should we marry for love or should we marry for security? Do men marry for security as much as women do? And what exactly does it mean to marry for security? Soooo many questions....maybe enough time? 

Police brutality happens world wide and while it doesn't necessarily discriminate when it comes to the color of someone's skin;  here in the United States there is clearly a distinct case that Black Americans are at higher risk of being fatally shot by a cop. In this episode we discuss the reasons as to why this is and how cops can do better at policing the very neighborhoods that need them the most.

We're back and it's the first episode of season 3 of ATNS so you know we had to go in on the first episode. Needless to say we got a little carried about talking about how the struggle is real but we think you'll enjoy this very long episode as we talk about working, dating, having children, masculinity and so much more. 

In our final episode of Season 2 we decided to revisit one our most popular episodes which was the 2nd episode we ever did 2 year ago. We brought back a special guest just for the sippers as we close out season 2 of All Tea No Shade. Has racial blindness gotten better? What are your thoughts of the usage of the word n*gger and nigga? We discuss all that and more so pull up a seat and lets get sippin!

As we wind down season 2 of ATNS, Elle and Jay talk about some life changing events that changed their trajectory and perspective on life. So yes, we get a little personal and give you a little more access into what has made us....us! Maybe you can relate? And for the final sip we discuss what "taking a break" in a relationship really means. 

Dating can suck sometimes and sometimes it can be super fun but it really depends on your goals when dating. We sip back and discuss the pros and cons of modern dating and whether not there is any light at the end of the tunnel.

Blind dates, Black Leaders and Big talk! Jay gives us the scoop on his two blind dates that Elle set him up on and we talk about the state of black leadership in the United States. Who are some of the black leaders today? Is Colin? Is Jay Z? Pull up a seat and lets get sippin.

How are we more connected than ever thanks to technology and at the same time more disconnected from human relationships than ever before? How do we find the balanced connection between in person intimacy and social media connectivity? We have a heart to heart conversation on being disconnected from one another and try to figure out if there's any hope for us. 

How has traveling changed your life? In the main sip of this episode we're talking all things traveling. From baecations, to American Bias, to being treated like a celebrity in China because you're black. We have special guest Co-host of Cover 2 Conversations Regi Gray and Jay steps back into the "That sounds familiar' arena to battle Regi and Elle. How did he do?

We take a lighthearted break from all the relationship and serious talk to do something a little more fun. We're answering silly would you rather questions and we want you to join in. Also, we learned something new about bias perspectives in this episode and its epic!