Dipped with Sweet and Hot

We’re joined by two Black ‘Girldads’ in this episode. Robert Charles, father of two and brother to our co-host Hollee, and Titus Cooper, who has three daughters of his own. 
These dads share:

• What they have discovered while being fathers
•  What has been most rewarding 
• How they felt and feel about raising Black girls

They also talk about tackling dating and sex.

 In Sweet and Hot, Mel turns over a new leaf online and Hollee talks DNC headaches.

In “Sweet and Hot,” Mel chats about a popular celebrity at a listening party, which triggers Hollee, who went to a listening party of her own with a very different experience.

We also chat with two other VIPs, Renauda Riddle and Angela Barnes. They are co-owners of a popular, woman-centered bar and lounge called Nobody's Darling.  We dive into the bar and how it’s an expression of love from two Black women to their community. 

Black women under attack: Our hosts unpack the brutal shooting of Sonya Massey, the outrage and aftermath. They also discuss  Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, who also has been dragged and targeted in different ways.

Stand up for and #ProtectBlackWomen.

On a lighter note, in Sweet and Hot, Hollee discusses finally taking a day to herself.

We talk to Nathan Ollie, the President and Chairman of the Board for 100 Black Men of Memphis, one chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, a mentoring organization with the slogan: “What they see is what they'll be.”

Find out why Nate feels his organization is so important for the community,  the positive impact that is has, and how you can support the cause. We also discuss their new up and coming program L.I.F.E = Living In Full Expectation.

Do yourself a favor and listen.

Our dynamic duo continues the topic of Black Love, focusing this time on the love between a Black mother and her children. 

In this episode, they interview The Coopers. Mother Geri Cooper and her daughter, Kiersten Cooper, discuss:

• Their current relationship and hopes for the future
• Mothering then and now
• What Black parents and kids can do to improve their relationships with each other

In Sweet and Hot, Mel finds a good vacation spot after a long search, and Hollee is napping now , but something is interrupting her new found habit. Find out what that is!

Our duo dives into the different ways Black folks show each other love (aka Black love languages) —like nick names and card games, for example. Which other ones come to mind for you?

Plus:

• Hollee discusses her Juneteenth event. Did Mel show up? Listen and find out!
• Mel discusses surging prices in these streets as she hunts down some caramel cake lol!

As America celebrates Juneteenth:

• Mel and Hollee dig into the complex love relationships Black Americans have with their ‘free’ country. Some love it. Some, not so much. Others leave.  
• Our duo shares their thoughts and plans for the now-federal holiday. 

Plus:

• Mel’s “sweet” gratitude for recent experiences
• Hollee’s “hot” summer

 Our ladies are back for Season 2, and they’ve got the Men’s Panel with them! They delve into the focus for this DWSH second season. Plus, the men put our hosts in the hot seat and ask them impromptu questions. We also give Black women their flowers in a section we like to call, "Here's to You!" Welcome to Season 2!

Season Finale! Three gentlemen join us for our first Men’s Panel, weighing in on juicy topics covered this season, including: 

-dating (and sleuthing lol)
-cohabitation
-Broken ‘Bones’ in the bedroom
-mental health and self-awareness…

and more! Check it out and catch up on any episodes you missed.

Special thanks to our guests: Manny Johnson, Lorenzo Rush, Jr., and Olumiji Jones.

• Y’all alright?? Special guest Dr. Tauchiana Williams joins us to chat about loneliness and other mental health issues.
• What’s going on with Americans during  these trying times? 
• How are you coping with or without therapy?

Listen and see if her advice could help you!

Plus, Mel and Hollee talk birthdays and car theft in the ‘hood. #sigh
 Join us!