Cognac,Cupcakes,and Conversations Podcast

It's Women's History Month, and we're celebrating all the Black girls with spice and swag! (Las Negras Tiene Tumbao) This episode we're kicking things off highlighting Black women that have made history and made an impact on us personally.

In R&R, we're giving all the latest CNN tea. NY Gov. Cuomo falls from grace, Texas and Mississippi are ready to bruk wild and open up 100%, and vaccine debates are ongoing. T.I.'s case is looking REAL shaky and we also do a deep dive on the trainwreck that is #MAFS worst couple of all time, Paige and Chris.

Philanthropy Highlight:

The Tory Burch Foundation - http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/

Bonus Community Highlight:

Black Girl Holidays Calendar - https://www.blackgirlholidays.com/

As we close out Black History Month, we do so in joy, in excellence, in celebration of our ancestors, awe and hope our future generations. We sat down with Black history and culture scholar, our good sis Astin Nicole, to discuss our history, our culture and the importance of the value we bring to American History.

R&R:

Tiger Woods is recovering from a horrific crash. We will continue to be in prayer for his healing. Tory Lanez talks big ish about everyone else but we take a moment to talk about the missing pieces to his crown. Looking like a Reese cup wrapper on a hot day. In cognac news, Jay Z locks in a partnership with the Hennessey Moet brand to create champagne; what a fitting way to end BHM!

Philanthropy highlight:

DeAndrea Rayner of Indianapolis launched Indy Community Pantries a no-contact and take - what - you need a free food pantry system set up across the city. Sis started this in the fall and kept it going til this day.

It started off with an idea and the community picked up on it. She now has two community fridges and over 10- dry good locations. She has been going above and beyond filling the fridges every single day.

There's nothing like a fun night in with the girls... especially when' you've got an expert you can tag in to answer some of our deepest questions. We welcomed Kacie, The Hitched Bitch onto our proverbial couch to dish with us on the best way to live your best single life before Bae shows up.

R&R: We need to know when will Britney be free again, WHY OH WHY Boosie Bad Azz has so much to say about Lori Harvey, and how many women were on the Cannon bus for Valentine's Day.

Philanthropy Highlight: Fivio Foreign

honorable mention - Texan Freeze relief (for those in need - https://www.beyonce.com/ ) (for those who want to help: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcV0CMHHG1/?igshid=13axokswvb75j )

Trigger warning ⚠️ Proceed with caution and an open mind. Whew Chile we got deep deep into conversations about the long overdue reparations for the African-American community with self proclaimed ally, Caroline Colesworthy of #FFRN​.

We learned about the proposed 10 point reparations system, several other forms of reparations throughout history, and why it is so important for the White community to have these conversations amongst their families and cohorts.

R&R:

Friennndddd the world is officially coming to an end. The founder of Instagram page #Frobabies allegedly tried to profit off another family’s trauma chile. It’s the lack of couth for me. Let’s take a moment of silence for our good sis who lost her pony due to stupidity of using #gorillaglue.

Philanthropy highlight:

NAARC- National African-American Reparations Commission and the Funds for Reparations Now

NAARC

Established in 2015, the National African American Reparations Commission is a group of distinguished professionals from across the country with outstanding accomplishments in the fields of law, medicine, journalism, academia, history, civil rights and social justice advocacy.

FFRN:

White Americans in Support of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC)

The Fund for Reparations NOW! (FFRN!) was launched in 2019 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, and to imagine the coming America in which reparations are a reality, and deeper racial healing is possible. The Fund is administered and financed by its Board, the nationwide white American arm of NAARC, who are committed to our collective liberation, and to supporting the vision of NAARC’s African American leadership.

One could say, (especially after a week of #silhouettechallenges and #TreySongz) that we have reached peak #UngodlyHour (aka #DemonTime). And its only February 4th! But this week we also wanted to talk about what happens when you need to work to do on yourself but continue to date and relate. Spoiler alert, it's giving #halfbaked and #premie vibes.

In R&R, #YaTuSabes we had to touch on Trey Songz latest leaks as well as Wendy Williams' Lifetime Biopic, Chloe Bailey's middle aged haters, T.I. & Tiny's *alleged* sex trafficking plus more.

Philanthropy Highlight: Because of Them We Can Black History Subscription Boxes - www.botwcbox.com

Not even in that Florida water! :-) Affirming and claiming is a way of life, and most importantly a VIBE that you need. January is coming to a close and we’re making sure that we properly set our affirmations in motion to live our 2021 like it’s golden. R&R covered Salt & Pepa’s love story/disempowerment of Spinderella, Dani Leigh’s breathy colorist anthem #Yellowbone, Biden’s plans to dismantle America’s foundation of racism and more…

To learn more about Universal Influence - https://www.influenceatwork.com/principles-of-persuasion/

Philanthropy Highlight: We Made It Gear - WeMadeItGear.com

Post inauguration, it's time to get into formation! We're super inspired to change our perspective on how some let downs can become upgrades. On this episode, Kel breaks down how your demotion can actually be setting you up for promotion!

In R&R, Ana did a deep dive on the Inauguration fashion, Amanda Gorman, and some of Biden's first executive actions. We also spilled the tea on some of our fave new shows and movies.

Philanthropy Highlight: Mount Enon Baptist Church "Money Matters" program. https://secure.accessacs.com/access/events/wz_event.aspx?ChurchID=2537&EventID=203016

Happy New Year Friends! If 2020 (and the movie SOUL) did teach us something, it is to embrace the journey of life rather than just the achievements! So we’re back to talk about just that. We’re also celebrating Ana’s birthday and sipping our cognac spiked tea as we dish on all of the latest and greatest Ratchetness and Righteousness while we were on break (Coup d'état VIIIIBEEESS included).

Hold UP... Waaiiiit! 2020 is winding down and so are we. But before we roll out for our seasonal break, we chatted it up with our homie Nels, Founder of DC Now Events. Nels gave his perspective on the trajectory of events during and post-Rona as well as the staying power of virtual events. He also shared how Now Events as a brand is expanding and their roll out for NOW COLORS; giving us all something to look forward to.

In R&R, we revisited the ever exhausting topic of the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez shooting, 69 the Saga documentary on Hulu, cancelling Thanksgiving and Vaccines, and DJ Luke Nasty committing the ultimate sin of blasphemy, sampling an old gospel fave for a twerk tune. Plus so much more!

Philanthropy Highlight: She Matters - https://shematters.io/

Woo Sahhh! We can all exhale and breathe again. Between Covid and the election, we have all been dangling on the edge of the cliff by our coffin shaped nails. Now that we have a little more hope for the future with President Orange leaving office, let's get to the healing process. We share our routines on healing from morning devotions with our Lord and Savior, resetting with bubble baths and some of our favorite wines, to empowering ourselves by reaching the Big O more often.

R&R:

#KekePalmer imagines a world that she knows nothing about; where only healthy foods can be on #EBT, Young rapper #KingVon passes away with T.I. always having something to say, and we discuss #postelection expectations. We remind Eva Longoria and the rest of ya'll to say what you mean to say, or don't say it at all.

Philanthropy Highlight:

Treat thyself... You can't pour from an empty cup

15 Black-Owned Spas You Need To Visit To Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body and Spirit

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/black-owned-spas-wellness-cities/

Morning Devotions Apps/Websites:

Bible App: Download from IOS & Google Play store

https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

Daily word: http://www.dailyword.com/

Ron Carpenter: http://www.roncarpenter.com/