Happy Holidays y'all! Unfortunately, we are missing a Paradox this week and hope to be operating in full capacity next week. Angel and Maya get really deep into emotions, (or the lack thereof) this week. Maya shares how shutting down emotionally sent her into a tailspin and the repercussions of those decisions. Angel makes it clear on how closeting feelings almost took her out of here. This description doesn't even come close to the depth of this topic. Coping, sharing...FEELING! And let's not forget our resident Love Lady Maya. She believes Love Conquers All, but not just that everyday love. There is love with THE ONE that can change your life's trajectory. She and Angel combat differing opinions on this one. It's another packed one, y'all. Tune into this week's episode of Beautiful Paradox.

Do you have a type? If so, what does he/she look like? What do they do? How is their personality? These are the qualities we touch on in this week's episode. Angel discusses what it means to have a type and what happens when you choose someone who doesn't necessarily fit that mold. Jennifer is firm on knowing what types you like. Maya's belief on a "vibe" trumping a "type" opens an discussion about openness in selecting a partner. So much unpacked in this episode, we hope you can follow- and most importantly, ENJOY! Take a listen...

This week, the ladies of discuss body image and how their individual body image has impacted their lives. Jen reveals how having Lupus impacts the overall body image. Angel shares how her weight fluctuations have impacted her behaviors. Maya shares how her body shape has impacted her relationships. Tune in and hear how we all have struggled with some form of self-shame and how we've overcome a few of these difficulties. It is not all serious though. There a moments of shock and awe and lots of laughter. Enjoy!

How do you keep your relationship interesting? Flirty mid-day texts, sexy lingerie and sweet gestures go a long way in keeping it spicy. Maya kicks us off with a question about the importance of sex in relationship. Angel switches gears in relating the importance of intimacy. Jen jogs down memory lane and what works in a relationship. Tune in to hear what we think works to keep it spicy. Feel free to visit out social media platforms to comment and please subscribe. Enjoy!

This week, Angel, Maya and Jen discuss whether they'd give an "ex" another chance or not, and why. There is a discussion of what makes you change during the course of a relationship and how it all comes full circle. We hope you enjoy and leave feedback on how you handle your ex.

Back with Part 2 with 3 Brothers No Sense, we jumped right in discussing how black men and women co-exist. This week, part 2 gets a little deeper into the background of how these relationships were developed. Masculinity, slavery, privilege and of course, expectations are a few of the areas Angel, Jen, Maya, Byron, Orazio and Tavares discuss. This episode is brought to you by Anchor, the easiest way to make a podcast. Video is also available on all Social Media platforms, Facebook, IG and Twitter. Let us know what you think by leaving comments and we will be glad to follow up with you very quickly. ENJOY!!

This week we welcome our very first special guest, 3 Brothers No Sense. Tavares (Ferg) Ferguson, Byron (Buff) Evans and Orazio (Razi) Mancarella join is in discussing how and why black men and black women co-exist. Maya and Tavares kick us off with the spoken (and unspoken) expectations we've been "taught" to have. Razi shares his thoughts on being independent in a relationship. Jen calls us "basic", with explanation of her high expectations. Buff drops a few nuggets on compromise and Angel gasps the crew with a couple of unexpected statements. Tune in to find out how exist how we do and what can be done to make it a better relationship. Check out the video on our social media platforms and stay tuned for part 2.

"If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time"... This week we discuss what we would change if we could go back to a certain point and start over. Jen's relationship life is explored. Angel's "follow your heart" rationale is briefly discussed. Maya shares a heartfelt overview of how impactful being honest can be. Join us as we journey down the path of "broken clocks".

In this episode we each share some of the challenges and bright spots we have experiences as we work to show up as our authentic selves.  We discuss the challenges associate with living out our blackness in professional settings.  Angel and Maya also delve into being authentic in marriage and Jen shares how living with chronic illness impacts one ability to show up as their authentic self.  Enjoy and please share your feedback!

This week we dissect the value of friendships, what they mean to us and how they've helped shape us paradoxically.

Maya describes a time where being a friend may have damaged an "acquaintanceship". Jen gives insight into what it means to be a friend and what characteristics do friends have, and Angel wants to know why and how you get or give "Friend Zone".

Buckle up and enjoy another episode of Beautiful Paradox.