This week we are highlighting a passion that is very near and dear to Kel's heart. Domestic Violence. We express the need to have a conversation with our village as a black community.

R&R:

#Adele is in these skreets rocking her new Bantu knots and jafakin accent. We recap our POV of the #brandy vs. #Monica battle. We talk about the importance of and need for healing from toxic relationships as we play judge to the #Tahiry and #JoeBudden chronicles.

Philanthropy Highlight:

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence is the state domestic violence coalition that brings together victim service providers, allied professionals, and concerned individuals for the common purpose of reducing intimate partner and family violence and its harmful effects on our citizens.

https://www.mnadv.org/

It's Virgo season which means it's time to clean house and get shit done. Today we chat about how to be productive and stay motivated during a crisis. Kel shares pro tips on how she is a super mom/ boss babe and keeps organized in her back to the #virtuallearning routine. Ana shares how to prepare for the un-preparable ...planning a wedding during #COVID19.

R&R:

Whew chile! The tea was popping from the family drama of #MasterP vs #Monica and #C-Murder. We share who we think will win the #verzuz battle between Monica and #Brandy and we also talk justice for #JacobBlake.

Philanthropy Highlight: The Weissberg Foundation (DMV Power)

Through Disrupt, Move, Voice Power (DMV Power), the Weissberg Foundation supports organizations and efforts that build the power of people of color in the District, suburban Maryland, and Virginia who are multiply impacted by political, economic, and social systems. With the changing of narratives around who can access power and break down systemic barriers that prevent people from doing so, we hope ultimately for a strong and sustainable culture and infrastructure of community power that advances racial equity.

https://weissbergfoundation.org/programs/dmv-power/

We're celebrating the lovely Kel's birthday! We also go over our natal charts to see how much we are actually the same and different.

In R&R we chat about Boosie Bad Ass requesting a man to man with Mark ZUCKABURGER, people being annoying asking why Megan Thee Stallion's foot isn't bandaged, and much more.

Philanthropy Highlight:

The Association of Black Foundation Executives

https://www.abfe.org/

Come sit and sip on this cognac colada with us as we talk politics as usual. We are getting closer and closer to the election. Now more than ever we need to make informed decisions on who has our best interest at heart for our community. We get the breakdown on politics from our good friends of the pod Naomi & Brandon.

Rachetness & Righteousness:

#Cardi is sharing it all on her #onlyfans, #Zonnique has baby buns cooking in the oven and says marriage is a bigger decision than having a baby. #Kobe gets honored in Orange county with national Kobe day.

Philanthropy Highlight:

(Black Benefactors)

Black Benefactors is a giving circle based in Washington, DC.

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of Black children, youth and families by encouraging philanthropy, community service and advocacy in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

It's ladies night what! It must be Ana & Kel on the mic. The Twix duo does it again with ladies & lingerie. We took it way back to playing Adult #MASH and featured our new #CCCcardgame with our homegirls Jas & Mercadi on the virtual couch.

R&R:

We must give credit where it's due ... all hail to Queen Bey! She continues to dominate the entertainment industry with her new project #Blackisking, The tea was brewing and piping hot when we find out #Common has been allegedly real disrespectful to the ladies, Congratulations are in order for #Kelis who is baby bumping in these #Coronavirus streets.

Philanthropy Highlight:

The Maynor Biggers Artist Fund (MBAF)

The Maynor Biggers Artist Fund (MBAF) is a giving circle of Hampton University alumni that pools its resources together to invest in artists and artist companies who use their art as a vehicle for social change. MBAF recipients exemplify a true commitment to shifting the narrative, raising awareness, enhancing consciousness around societal ills in communities.

http://hamptonmbaf.org/

The number one thing we see centered around childbirth is fear... fear of pain, fear of the unknown, fear of the what ifs. Education can help with embracing the journey and embracing the joy of bringing a life into the world. On this episode, we share a collection of stories and advice from a licensed doula and new moms near and dear to our hearts.

R&R:

We are excited to see more representation to our black classic sitcoms to #Netflix, we bring awareness to the stigmas surrounding mental health and let y'all know we too are humans that includes your favorite podcasters and celeberities like #Kanye, #TheRead and we should show a little more compassion. We are still waiting for #justiceforbreonataylor the time is passing and nothing is being done. Sending love, light, and positive energy towards #Meg and we pray she has a speedy recovery.

Philanthropy Highlight:

Something Sweet by Rica - https://www.instagram.com/sweetsbyrica

My Cake Theory - https://mycaketheory.com/

One of the easiest ways to reclaim one's joy is by taking a break. While we take a quick one this week, we wanted to give you guys a treat. Relax, relate and release as Kel guides you on a 5 minute meditation session. Breathe in peace, breathe out Joy. <3

We are bringing you another Joyful July production. We sat down with serial entrepreneur and #BET marketing guru Brittiany Cierra. She drops gems on how to reclaim joy in these trying times. We discuss her labor of love #thelivinglist podcast and marketing agency #cur8tedmedia. We break down the importance of storytelling and how to be impactful on purpose.

R&R :

We get #entagled with the love triangle of #Will #Jada and #August. The verdict is still out on who shot #Meg but we are giving the side-eye to wannabe bestie and shorty doo wap #ToryLanez.

Philanthropy Highlight:

We are highlighting black-owned bakeries all month long.

Indy Sweets

https://www.instagram.com/indy.sweets

Visit the website @ www.CognacCupcakesandConversations.com

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Ana invites her fiance Dennis on the show to share that they decided to postpone their wedding and candidly discuss how they REALLY feel about it. We hope this episode can help anyone who may be grieving their postponed wedding, and anyone else who feels like they lost a special moment of their life this year.

Sometimes, joy comes after the rain, and you’re grateful to get through the storm.

In R&R, they discussed Kanye West's delusional campaign, Tisha Campbell and "Gammy" shedding light shade on the August and Jada tea, T.I. and 50 Cent's verzus battle potential and much more.

Philanthropy Highlight: therapyforblackgirls.com

We chat with cocktail curator and founder or cocktails by Pop Deniseea to find out how she broke into the cognac industry. She gives us a history lesson on black history as it pertains to cognac. We laughed and ki ki over her eccentric influences of the '70s, black film, and the music industry.

Ratchetness & Righteousness

The Jada's were on fire. Hide ya kids, hide ya wife the tea was blazing. We breakdown the "not so open relationship" between Will, Jada Pinkett Smith, and August Alsina. Whew, chile that's a doozy. Can we take a moment of appreciation of the #verzuzbattle between Jadakiss and Fab. Fab you really disappointed us, Jada had us rolling off the Dusse and let us not forget the #BETAwards was the best its been in years.

Philanthropy Highlight:

B.E.A.M. (Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective)

https://www.beam.community/donation