Cooking with positivity

In this special Women’s Month conversation, Cooking With Positivity shines a light on the strength, discipline, and determination of women working in spaces that keep our world moving every single day. I sit down with longtime friend Janice, a professional truck driver with over five years of experience who is also building her own trucking company while navigating the realities of life on the road. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of working in a male-dominated industry, the importance of independence and ownership, and what resilience truly looks like in real time. This episode also dives into the unique food culture of trucking life , from comfort meals after long drives to discovering hidden food gems across different cities and how travel shapes perspective, discipline, and personal growth. Through honest conversation and shared history, this discussion highlights the power of showing up for your goals, pushing past limitations, and creating your own lane even when the journey feels uncertain.

🎧 Tune in as we celebrate the women who carry responsibility, chase vision, and continue to move forward , mile by mile.

Keep choosing positivity.

Hey family, and welcome to Sip & Sound a Talk About It Tuesday experience here on Cooking With Positivity.

This week’s episode, “Truth in the Smoke,” invites listeners to slow down, sip intentionally, and reflect on the power of emotional honesty in our relationships and personal growth journeys.

Inspired by Heather Headley’s “Ain’t It Funny,” we explore the quiet moments of realization that often come after change, distance, and self-reflection. Through music and mindful conversation, this episode encourages listeners to consider the truths they may be avoiding and the clarity that can come from facing them with courage.

Paired with my Truth in the Smoke cocktail , a smoked black tea citrus drink symbolizing depth, warmth, complexity, and clarity . This Sip & Sound experience blends sound, flavor, and feeling into a moment of intentional pause.

We also check in with the CWP Book Club on Chosen by a Young Boss by JDa J, invite listeners to share their reflections on emotional honesty, and remind the community to continue supporting Royal in her journey toward the Top Five.

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Listeners interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to connect, as featured drinks and products may be highlighted in future Sip & Sound episodes.

Take this time to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with your truth , because growth often begins when the smoke clears.

Hey family, happy Monday, my favorite day of the week.

This Monday we’re discussing food sovereignty and food innovation , how access to food, land, and creativity in the kitchen can shape stronger communities and more empowered lifestyles.

In our From Soil to Strength segment, we honor Fannie Lou Hamer and her work with the Freedom Farm Cooperative, a powerful example of how growing food and owning land can create dignity and opportunity. We also highlight modern women continuing this mission, including Leah Penniman, Karen Washington, Erika Allen, Olivia Watkins, and Shirley Sherrod, who are helping transform the way communities think about sustainability and food access.

We also reflect on finding innovative ways to nourish ourselves, even in small spaces, including creating simple home growing environments and rethinking how we use what we already have.

Also in this week’s Stretch the Pack , where one ingredient becomes the foundation for multiple meal possibilities. Be sure to read the full article on Z.R.Z catering food lovers blog, for the complete breakdown and inspiration.

Don’t forget to play along with our Fun Free Friday “Name That Recipe” game on social media, continue supporting Royal with your votes artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696, and consider joining the Core 15 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribe

for exclusive experiences like movie nights, food demos, private shopping events, and honorary co-host opportunities.

Let’s start the week grounded in intention, creativity, and positivity.

This past Friday's Fun Free Friday live have no fear , because the recap is here

Happy Thursday family, you know what that means. Another TBT this Thursday, we are hitting up the boss theater for a revisited monolog, and tapping into Throwback Thursday with Lisa De'Shon first ,ever interview on cooking with positivity.

Today on Cooking With Positivity, we move from wisdom to competition energy.

We open the episode reflecting on strength, growth, and purpose through the legacy of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman physician in the United States. Her journey reminds us that real progress begins with believing we belong — even in spaces that were never designed for us.

From there, we shift into Game Night territory as we replay the trash-talk audio from Golden Spoon Crown Champion Eric G, setting the tone for his upcoming championship defense against challenger J.C. Strickland.

If you missed Talkin'Ish, this is your chance to catch the competitive energy, the mindset, and the story building behind this month’s Game Night matchup.

This episode blends:

✨ historical wisdom

🔥 championship hype

💭 reflection on confidence, preparation, and growth

Because at Cooking With Positivity, we honor the past while building excitement for what’s next.

Listen now and get ready for the showdown.

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Talkin’ Ish Episode Recap

Tonight’s Talkin’ Ish conversation was definitely one for the books. The CWP family came together live on Podbean and broke down some of the conversations that had everybody saying:

“You won’t believe this ish.”

We covered everything from the BAFTA moment involving Michael B. Jordan, to the viral conversation surrounding Cam Newton’s comments about women and value after having children, and even the hotel coffee maker hygiene story that has people rethinking their next cup of coffee while traveling.

We also checked in with the CWP community, including a quick CWP Awards visual update, and played some championship trash talking from Eric G as he prepares to defend his title against J.C. Strickland at Game Night.

And of course, one of the most powerful parts of the night was hearing from the CWP family during our “You Won’t Believe This Ish” family letters, where we shared real stories and real situations from members of the community.

If you missed the live conversation, don’t worry.

The replay is now available, so you can still catch the full discussion and hear everything the CWP family had to say.

And for those who enjoy joining us live…

Talkin’ Ish will be going live next month on YouTube, so the whole CWP family can watch, react, and join the conversation together.

Stay connected, stay engaged, and as always…

Cooking With Positivity is more than a podcast — it’s a family. 🎙️✨

I found out my wife has been sucking my brother off for months.

This week on Cooking With Positivity, we kick off another Monday & You episode by celebrating Women’s Herstory Month and highlighting powerful women who paved the way in STEM and medicine.

Inspired by the brilliance behind Hidden Figures, we go deeper into the stories of women whose work changed history. This episode features a spotlight on Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman physician in the United States, and Dr. Betty Washington Greene, a trailblazing chemist whose research helped shape the world of industrial science.

We also recognize the modern-day women continuing that legacy today, reminding us that representation in science, medicine, and innovation still matters.

Of course, we keep things true to the Cooking With Positivity mission by bringing it back to the kitchen with this week’s Stretch the Pack Tip. One pack of chicken breasts turned into six nights of meals — from jerk chicken soup to casserole, Taco Tuesday chicken bites, and crispy chicken tenders — proving that creativity in the kitchen can stretch both your plate and your wallet.

And our community mission continues:

🌶️ The jerk chicken soup featured this month used Lucky Cajun’s “What A Jerk” seasoning.

If you want to try the same bold Caribbean flavor in your own kitchen, you can support the show and grab it here:

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🎨 Vote for Royal in the America’s Most Artistic Kid competition!

Royal is currently in the Top 15, and every vote helps push her closer to the top. Everyone who votes will also be entered into a special raffle for a chance to win the painting Royal has been working on throughout the competition.

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📚 Book Club Pick of the Month:

Chosen by a Young Boss by JDA J.

Join the conversation as we read together and prepare for our upcoming book discussion.

This episode is a reminder that history, knowledge, creativity, and community are all connected — and when we support each other, we all rise together.

✨ Say it. Believe it. Affirm it.

It’s Fun Free Friday with the CWP Family, and today’s episode is all about celebration, connection, and a little friendly competition.

This week we’re revealing the answers to our Two Truths & A Lie challenge, shouting out members of the CWP family who participated, and preparing everyone for our upcoming Women HerStory Bingo Night LIVE on Podbean next Friday.

Our bingo game will feature clues and fun facts based on the incredible women we’ve highlighted this month on Cooking with Positivity — including Baby Esther, the Maroon Women, Virginia Burke, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, JDa J, and more.

Make sure you download your bingo card and bring it with you to the live show.

📥 Download your Women HerStory Bingo Card:

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🔥 Featured Partner — Lucky Cajun

We’ve been cooking all month with Lucky Cajun’s “What A Jerk” Seasoning, including our recent jerk chicken soup feature and The Boss Theater Lucky Cajun phone call skit.

If you want to try it yourself and support the show, grab yours here:

🌶 Shop Lucky Cajun:

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📚 CWP Book Club Pick of the Month

This month the CWP family is reading:

Chosen By A Young Boss by JDa J

We’ll be diving into this story together during our Talk About It Tuesday Book Club Discussion later this month.

📖 Get the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Young-Boss-Hood-Romance-ebook/dp/B0FG3KYHBM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jNmn78dxcYNEBeu7_yc9VSmonip0yQKv89FNfHYs4f3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.PZ_MN3-5_MGiWk1HvZOh9ma9O2uwf2GbjM8OO2mn4LA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Chosen+By+A+Young+Boss%3A+A+Hood+Rich+Romance&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1772580177&sr=8-1⁠

🎨 Vote for Royal

The CWP family has also been supporting Royal in the Artistic Kids competition.

🖌 Vote for Royal here:

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💛 Join the Core 15

Want to see the exclusive cooking demos, behind-the-scenes content, and bonus conversations?

Join the CWP Core 15 subscriber family here:

⭐ Subscribe here:

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Core 15 members get access to: • Exclusive cooking demos

• Behind-the-scenes content

• Subscriber-only conversations

• Bonus Book & Bite features

🎙 Don’t Forget

✔ Download your Women HerStory Bingo Card

✔ Join us LIVE next Friday for Fun Free Friday Bingo

✔ Vote for Royal

✔ Grab your Lucky Cajun seasoning with the CWP promo code

✔ Join the Core 15 subscriber family

Because here at Cooking with Positivity, we believe positivity leads to success — whether that’s in your business, your love life, or your everyday decision making.

This week on The Boss Theater, Zykia and Lisa De’Shon bring a little kitchen humor with a quick phone call skit inspired by what’s cooking in the Cooking with Positivity kitchen.

Zykia shares how she used Lucky Cajun’s “What A Jerk” seasoning to create her Jerk Chicken Soup, while Lisa plans her next meal using the Lucky Cajun Taco Blend.

Sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation between friends to spark recipe inspiration.

🍲 Want the full dish?

Check out this week’s Book & Bite feature.

✨ Core 15 subscribers get access to exclusive food demos and more.

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