Exploring Over Coffee

Looking for cozy fall activities to add to try this season? In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, gather 5 fall bucket list ideas that all involve a delicious drink.

Here's What You'll Explore

• Fall drink-themed activities you can explore around town
• Two beverages connected to November cultural observances
• Inspiration for your at-home drink menu

Episode Chapters

00:00 Warm Welcome

00:30 Fall Flavor Poll

01:25 Fall Coffee Crawl

02:14 Cultural Drinks to Try

03:44 Charity Walkathon

05:09 Build Your At-Home Drink Menu

06:27 Savor a Fall Fest

Links

• Check out my fall drink poll on Threads
• Explore my fall magazine issue
• Savorista Coffee - Use code EXPLOREOC for 25% off (affiliate link)

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Sit down for this coffee break to discover a new perspective on overcoming challenges.

In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, Alexis talks with Vincent Van den Broeck about his renewed approach to life after recovering from a serious accident.

Here's What You'll Explore

How to approach the "impossible" with daily mindfulness and lifestyle habits.

Insights from Vincent's book. Vincent's new approach to health, business, and helping people grow.

Book: Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome

05:50 Building the Dream

14:20 Resilience after a Serious Accident

20:00 Goal-Setting for 2-Month Recovery

24:00 Community, Prayer, & Unconditional Support

28:44 Who Are You When Everything is Stripped Away?

36:30 3 Daily Reflection Questions

39:45 7 Foundations of a Balanced Live

44:00 Reframing Your Mindset for Possibility

50:12 Thanks for Listening

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Summer isn't over yet. Alexis shares 9 fun things to do to wrap up your season with awesome memories. Make the end of your summer an adventure.

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Here's What You'll Explore

3 Drinking Culture Activities to Pour into Your Summer

3 Ways to Explore Your Community

3 Creative Activities to Savor

Journal prompt to help you embrace the season to the fullest

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome

04:45 3 Pour into Your Summer with Drinking Culture Activities

10:45 3 Ways to Explore Your Community

13:54 3 Creative Activities to Savor Summer

17:29 Journaling Prompt

18:58 Thanks for Listening & Share

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Learn about the latte’s origins and new ways to savor the beverage. In this episode, Alexis explores the latte’s history and cultural significance. This episode will inspire you to savor lattes in a whole new way.

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Here's What You'll Explore

• What makes a latte a latte (espresso, milk, and the perfect ratio)
• Latte's Italian origins
• Latte variations from around the world
• Latte art and the intention behind the pour
• Adventure ideas: Italian morning routines, latte art classes, and more

Episode Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome
• 2:00 Latte’s Origins & Characteristics
• 06:30 Lattes Around the World
• 11:45 Fun Latte Activities
• 15:05 Journaling Prompt
• 16:20 Cafe Bookshelf Recs
• 17:50 Closing & Warm Wishes

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Sweeten your coffee dates with spring-inspired adventures. Alexis shares 15 bucket-list-worthy ways to celebrate the season over coffee. Grab your partner and start exploring!

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Here's What You'll Explore

• 15 coffee date ideas
• Journal prompt to set intentions for the season
• Brew of the Month

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome

02:39 15 Spring Coffee Date Ideas Begin

05:44 Journaling Prompt

11:22 Brew of the Month

15:44 Spring Adventure Guidebook

18:36 Thanks for Listening & Subscribe

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Let's brew new energy for your year, without the pressure. In this episode, Alexis shares refreshing activities and reflections to help you explore joyful living in 2026.

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Here's What You'll Explore

• Why you don't need to change to live joyfully
• Mindful activities for brewing positivity
• Journaling prompts to craft your new year, new brew

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome

02:18 Pour in a Fresh Perspective

06:07 Adventure Guidebook Activities

09:08 Journal Prompts

10:35 Thanks for Listening & Subscribe

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You can't pour from an empty cup, so let's refill it together.

In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, Alexis shares how to protect your peace, reclaim your energy, and pour into yourself with mindful routines and intentional rest. This episode offers a gentle reset for anyone craving a softer pace.

This conversation was inspired by her visit to the Reclaiming My Time exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

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Here's What You'll Explore:

• 5 reminders for your next mindful break
• Gentle break ideas for summer self-care
• A cultural reflection on rest, resilience, and identity
• How community and creative expression can support your rest

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Exploring Over Coffee

00:59 Fueling Your Summer Spirit

02:17 Reclaiming My Time Exhibit

05:08 5 Reminders for Your Next Break

06:52 Mindful Break Activities

09:54 Community and Connection

12:18 Warm Wrap Up

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Today’s episode is both a return to the mic and a celebration of resilience, culture, and joy. We're exploring Juneteenth in a coffee chat brewed to uplift and inspire.Episode Details

• A thoughtful look at the history and meaning of Juneteenth
• Simple, soulful ways to celebrate through food, music, reflection & community
• Journal prompts to explore your own story of resilience
• Personal updates and heartfelt reflections from my post-viral recovery journey
• A warm reminder that hope, strength, and culture live in the everyday

Conversation Guide (00:00) Welcome back!(01:45) Juneteenth and the summer season(04:15) My health journey + new Substack club(07:50) What is Juneteenth? (history recap)(12:00) The meaning behind red drinks(15:30) Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth(24:10) Weekly writing prompts + final thoughtsResources & Links

Book Rec: We are Each Other's Harvest by Natalie Baszile

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Embrace your spring spirit with romantic lifestyle ideas, seasonal mindset shifts, and energizing activities. Let’s bloom with intention and joy this seasonEpisode Details:

• Discover 5 refreshing ways to uplift your spring mindset

• Play a lighthearted “This or That” game to build your seasonal bucket list. Play along with ⁠⁠Spring This or That Game Board

• Try 9 energy-boosting activities to recharge this season

• Reflect with a mindful journaling check-in for your spring spirit

Conversation Guide:

(00:00) Coffee Chat Welcome(00:59) Spring Energy & Romanticizing Your Life(03:24) 5 Ways to Embrace a Spring Spirit Mindset(05:33) This or That: Seasonal Bucket List Fun(11:20) Journaling Prompt: Energy Check-In(12:11) Refresh List: 9 Spring-Inspired Ways to Re-Energize(14:13) Final Thoughts

Resources & Links:Play along with ⁠Spring This or That Game BoardGet your Weekly Boost in the Exploring Over Coffee Club

Digital Art, Hello Spring Wallpaper

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Explore spring with pink positivity! In this episode, host Alexis Renae shares three vibrant spring adventures inspired by the color pink. Learn how pink connects with seasonal renewal, cultural celebrations, and self-expression.

Here's What You'll Explore

• How the color pink can influence your mood and mindset
• Pink-inspired mindfulness activities
• 3 cultural celebrations tied to pink and the springtime: Women's Day, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and Barbie Day

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Episode Chapters:

• 00:00 Welcome & Today’s Pink-Themed Coffee Chat
• 00:47 Pink's Color Psychology
• 03:20 Create a Pink-Themed Vision Board
• 04:36 International Women’s Day
• 06:18 Cherry Blossom Festival Fun
• 08:27 Barbie-Inspired Joy & Self-Care
• 11:02 A Pink Perfect Send-Off & Ways to Stay Connected

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This episode was originally published on YouTube @explorebylexi in March 2024.