Despite how many times you’ve heard claims from people who “don’t see color”, race exists. And whether we like it or not, it’s ingrained into so many facets of our society. Even if you had the privilege of not realizing it before, you’re hopefully definitely realizing it now. And for some people - because of who they are or who they choose to love - the race is the most significant aspect of their lives. Especially for people in interracial relationships. While you might think it’s easy enough to just say “you love you who love” and leave it at that, interracial relationships, like any relationship, take a lot of work and a whole lot of understanding.

In today’s episode, I speak with Daydree Horner, a Reiki Master Teacher, speaker, and the Good Love Coach. Daydree's warm, enthusiastic and supportive approach helps clients disarm fear, connect to inner joy, and have the life and love they truly desire. In this episode, she talks about what inspired her to do the kind of work she does and even dispels some of the common myths surrounding interracial relationships. 

In a nutshell, we talk about: 

• What causes black women to be so hell-bent on dating black men – culture
• Is it any different dating someone from a different race? 
• How to approach conversations around racial differences if you are in an interracial relationship
• Why specifics are important when looking for a life partner
• Recommended place to meet eligible partners
• How to prepare yourself to receive love, regardless of who comes bearing it
• and so much more!

Connect with Daydree:

• Website: GoodLoveCoach.com
• Instagram: @daydreeh 

Episode drink:

Pink Mimosa punch

Ingredients

• Orange juice
• Fruit punch juice
• Rose champagne
• A shot of vodka

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We have all been through a harrowing breakup or two, but divorce is different. You can’t just cut the cord and walk away: Often, the breakup is drawn out - as a result, the pain runs deep. Many times, children are involved. Assets need to be split and lives uprooted. It goes without saying that ending a marriage can make you rethink everything you thought you knew about love - and sometimes, even, yourself. But, it shouldn’t prevent you from finding happiness with a new person. 

Before getting back out there, the most important thing to do is address your own recovery. Can you start dating while still going through the divorce, or is there a certain amount of time you should wait? How do you know you're ready to move on? To answer these questions and offer other post-divorce dating do's and don'ts, I speak with Carla Stotts, who has been through it all. She shares her experience, how she was able to set non-negotiables for her subsequent relationships, and her biggest regret. If you are thinking of getting back into the dating scene after a divorce, this episode is for you!

In a nutshell, we discuss:

• Changes in the dating scene especially after experiencing marriage
• How to set the foundation of the relationships you get into after divorce and the dynamics involved
• Deciding what to disclose (how much of it and when) to your new partner
• Dealing with your baggage before getting into another relationship
• Introducing your kids to your new partner
• Advice to someone that’s thinking of getting back into the dating scene after divorce
• and so much more!

Connect with Carla:

• Website: cmariewaistbeads.com
• Instagram: @cmariewaistbeads

Episode drink:

Mexican pomegranate mimosa

Ingredients:

• Champagne
• Tequila
• Orange juice
• Pomegranate  juice
• Lime juice

A divorce is not an easy thing, and dating afterward isn't something to take lightly. But with a degree of self-awareness, conscious intention, and a touch of confidence, anyone can find love on the other side.

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If you haven't listened to part 1, you definitely should!

If we could have conversations about sex with ease, we would all be having a lot better sex. It feels dangerous to talk about sex. What if I am judged? What if I seem weird? What if my partner tells someone else about this? What if my partner breaks up with me? We want to explore and experience pleasure, but often we're too afraid to ask for what we want.

But how do we start talking about sex? If you have been keeping such important conversations off the table, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I speak with Tiffynee Terry-Thomas, a holistic sexologist and relationship coach. We discuss how women can push through the awkward feelings that if explored could lead to conversations that teach you about each other, help you feel more confident and subsequently experience more pleasure. And no, it’s not just about the sex! Tune in to learn more.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• How being on quarantine and/or “house arrest” has affected our libido 
• The principle of love attraction
• The power of asking when we need something done by our partners
• How lack of education has hindered us from fully embracing the concept of reward vs pleasure
• How to increase sex drive, the importance of foreplay and how it impacts your ability to achieve orgasm
• The sexual response cycle
• How the changes that women’s bodies go through after childbearing can affect their ability to orgasm 
• The best trick for Valentines day 
• and so much more!

While sex shouldn't be a chore, it definitely shouldn't be something that is endured. Connect with Tiffynee and learn how she can help!

Book a complimentary discovery consultation:
https://calendly.com/cassandra-conley

Connect with Tiffynee:

• Website: www.friskyfemme.com
• Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
• Facebook: @frisky + femme

Links mentioned:

• Instagram: @sexpositivefamilies 

Episode drink: 

Blushing Mimosa

Ingredients: 

• Champagne
• Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Grenadine

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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If we could have conversations about sex with ease, we would all be having a lot better sex. It feels dangerous to talk about sex. What if I am judged? What if I seem weird? What if my partner tells someone else about this? What if my partner breaks up with me? We want to explore and experience pleasure, but often we're too afraid to ask for what we want.

But how do we start talking about sex? If you have been keeping such important conversations off the table, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I speak with Tiffynee Terry-Thomas, a holistic sexologist and relationship coach. We discuss how women can push through the awkward feelings that if explored could lead to conversations that teach you about each other, help you feel more confident, and subsequently experience more pleasure. And no, it’s not just about the sex! Tune in to learn more.

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• How being on quarantine and/or “house arrest” has affected our libido 
• The principle of love attraction
• The power of asking when we need something done by our partners
• How lack of education has hindered us from fully embracing the concept of reward vs pleasure
• How to increase sex drive, the importance of foreplay, and how it impacts your ability to achieve orgasm
• The sexual response cycle
• How the changes that women’s bodies go through after childbearing can affect their ability to orgasm 
• The best trick for Valentines day 
• and so much more!

While sex shouldn't be a chore, it definitely shouldn't be something that is endured. Connect with Tiffynee and learn how she can help!

Book a complimentary discovery consultation:
https://calendly.com/cassandra-conley

Connect with Tiffynee:

• Website: www.friskyfemme.com
• Instagram: @tiffyneerenee
• Facebook: @frisky + femme

Links mentioned:

• Instagram: @sexpositivefamilies 

Episode drink: 

Blushing Mimosa

Ingredients: 

• Champagne
• Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Grenadine

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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Living with a narcissistic husband, wife or partner, or anyone else with narcissistic traits is undoubtedly challenging. While you may love your partner very much (or not anymore!), their narcissistic tendencies can make it difficult (to say the least) for you to live with them and feel loved in return. It may have taken you some time to realize that his or her personality is sadly all about ‘me, myself and I’. You (and possibly others) may now be thinking of them as selfish, pompous, arrogant, snooty, overbearing, big-headed and/or a user, who never-ever apologizes for their behavior

In today’s episode, my guest Tierra Womack, Founder of The Brave Way not only shares her story but also her knowledge. She talks about her experience living with narcissistic partners, and how she was able to get out of it. Learning to be brave is certainly one of the things she struggled with, but looking back, she can say she is grateful to them! She is now on a mission to help survivors thrive after narcissistic abuse, get their confidence back and find their life’s purpose. 

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• Who a narcissist exactly is and how to detect narcissistic tendencies in people  
• The 6 types of narcissists 
• Why an unhealthy and toxic relationships are one and the same thing
• How to tell whether you are in a toxic relationship before it is too late
• Tips on how to gather the courage to get out of a toxic relationship with a narcissist
• Shifting your mindset to avoid the victim mentality. 
• Characteristics of an emotionally mature person

Recovering from narcissistic abuse means that you have to dig deep to reveal the many layers of trauma. You have to acknowledge that it isn’t going to be easy to go through all the painful realizations of your past but that is extremely important to work through each layer and grieve your losses. Don’t do it alone; reach out to Tierra who will help get you there...The Brave Way.

Connect with Tierra:

• Website: thebravewaytribe.com
• Instagram:@thebraveway

Episode Drink:

Pomegranate Mimosa

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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That moment you decide to follow a dream is magical. It’s so exciting.  Not everyone finds a dream they truly believe in.  Even fewer people take action to pursue them. There’s no doubt it’s a risk, but what dreams come easy? Besides you’d rather go for it and fail than let it pass you by without even trying. Everything goes well...until you mention it to the people close to you. A few are doubtful, but many of them are outright unsupportive.  There’s nothing worse than finding a dream you want to pursue only for the people that surround you to discourage it. This is what the Atlanta-based comedian, Kyndra Crump went through when she decided she’d become a comedian. 

Kyndra is capable of a lot of things but making you laugh comes like second nature to her! Through this conversation, she shares what sparked her interest in becoming a comedian and what it takes to be one. Tune in and be ready to laugh your way through the entire interview!

We’re talking about:

• How Kyndra  got into comedy and what it takes to be a comedian
• How lack of support from friends and family propels one to greater heights
• Overcoming the lack of support and still pursuing your dream.
• How to stay motivated and consistent in a tough industry
• and so much more!

Connect with Kyndra:

• Instagram: @idolizedynasty
• Youtube: Kyndra Crump

Episode Drink:

Cranberry Mimosa

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Black women deserve time and space to process the trauma and the complexities in our communities and daily lives. And how can we embrace, embody, and express our perfect, authentic self while at it? De’Nicea Hilton has the answer!

In today’s episode of the Crowned Opulence Podcast, De’Nicea and I discuss how we can express our authentic self and activate play to experience, explore, and evolve our way into a stronger and wiser version of ourselves. She shares the importance of knowing yourself and being able to express yourself by leveraging your skills and styles in your work life.If you have never considered your weaknesses to be an opportunity to show how perfect and complete you actually are, this episode is for you!

We’re talking about:

• Not letting perfectionism rip us of the joys of life
• How to know when you are not in your authentic self
• Why our mindset limits our potential based on what we think we can do 
• How our external behaviors are an expression of our actual selves and how to be in control of them
• The difference between internal and external self-care, and their implications. 
• The reason why auto-immune system diseases are higher in women
• and so much more!

Connect with De’Nicea:

• Website: www.deniceahilton.com
•  LinkedIn: De’Nice Hilton
•  Facebook: De’Nice Hilton
• Instagram: @deniceahilton

Links Mentioned:

• Sacred Contracts; Awakening Your Divine Potential
• The Moses Code: The Most Powerful Manifestation Tool in the History of the World

Episode Drink:

Strawberry crush mimosa

Ingredients

• Sparkling Rosé
• Strawberry blast smoothie

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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When was the last time you did something just for you? Whether it was running a bubble bath or hiding in your closet for two minutes from your needy kids, drop the guilt. That’s not selfish, that’s self-care. 

This week on the Crowned Opulence Podcast, we’re chatting with Latrice Samson Richards. Latrice is a mental and emotional wellness, creative, a multi-state licensed professional counselor and a certified life enhancement coach. And she’s on a mission to teach black women the skills we need to heal. 

We’re talking about

• Everyday self-care. Reframing self-care in life’s mundane activities
• The difference between expectations and boundaries and how to set them
• What to do when others test or disrespect your boundaries
• Learning to trust your body and how it communicates with you
• Undoing the programming that causes you to dismiss your sixth sense or discomfort with certain situations
• The difference between thinking and feeling and between mental and emotional states

On this week’s episode, I’m drinking a Kir Royale and it’s delish! Mix your own (peep the recipe below) and come soak up all the wisdom that Latrice brings to the conversation on the Crowned Opulence Podcast. 

Connect with Latrice

Sometimes we face mental or emotional blocks that prevent us from being able to heal, manifest, and grow. Sometimes we know the blocks are there but are clueless about how to move them. 

Latrice can help. Head over to Latrice’s website to book your 90-minute one-on-one Blocks Buster Session to help you identify, understand, and process the mental and emotional blocks plaguing you.

Episode Drink

Kir Royale

• Ingredients
  • Champagne
  • Chambord

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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Happy New Year! The year that seemed never-ending finally ended! A new President has been elected. Vaccines are being rolled out for COVID-19. We’re looking forward in trepidatious-yet-joyful hope to 2021 filled with opportunities and possibilities. 

This week on the Crowned Opulence Podcast, I’m excited to chat with Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and Good Love Coach Daydree Horner.

Daydree and I have a delightful conversation about:

1. The difference between self-love and self-care. And yes, there is a distinct difference. 
2. Benefits of Meditation
3. Facing your negative emotions instead of burying them
4. Letting go of relationships and friendships without drama and toxicity
5. How to talk to yourself (self-talk)

I think most of us experienced some degree of trauma last year… from COVID-19 to George Floyd to the Elections and everything in-between… we were put through the emotional and financial wringer. 

As we move into the new year and all that it holds, I want all my Queens to focus on self-love. After the last twelve months, we all need it!

Sometimes self-love can be hard… it might require us to recall tough memories and have difficult conversations or enforce boundaries. But it’s always worth it. You’re worth it.

So grab your mimosa, get cozy and join the fun on the Crowned Opulence Podcast. Tune in on your favorite podcast app. 

You can also connect with Daydree on her website at MyOshun.com

Mimosa Special:
Poinsettia Mimosa

• Champagne 
• Cranberry juice 
• Triple Sec 

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/

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The year 2020 has been one for the books. We’ve experienced a global pandemic, witnessed a Presidential Election - one of the most hotly contested in history, had protested in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, experienced a lot of economic turmoil, job loss, and anxiety. While 2020 has not been an easy year, there have been more than a few silver linings.

In January 2021, this podcast shall be focusing on self-love and self-care. Given the state in which 2020 left us, we all need a lot of love this new year. Today’s episode is a compilation of some of the notable responses from my guests. They share tips on what they do to live their most opulent lives. If you are looking to live a life of abundance and opulence in 2021, this episode is for you!

Tune in to the Crowned Opulence podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/.

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