Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are knowing their worth on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First up, the ladies are fresh off a jam packed holiday weekend! After a pretty low key Thanksgiving dinner, Tia and her sisters traveled to Miami to celebrate her mom’s 60th birthday. The trip included enjoying some amazing food as well as some entertainment at the #1 Drag Bar & Restaurant in Miami called Palace. Meanwhile, Atoya was in full hosting mode all weekend! The Burleson household entertained some friends from college, and they participated in a variety of activities including attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and watching the Burleson boys compete in their first football State High School Championship game!

Next up, it's time for Hot Takes! This week, Atoya and Tia tackle an incident that occurred during the LA  Lakers vs Indiana Pacers game the day before Thanksgiving. During overtime, Lebron James had 2 fans removed for using obscene language towards him. It was later revealed that the fans made several comments including stating, “I hope Bronny dies in a car wreck.” The ladies address the questions: (1) Do other players have the ability to exercise this right? and (2) Are fans taking things too far? Leave us a voicemail and Let us know your thoughts at https://www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.   

Lastly, the ladies welcome Amber Sabathia, certified Player Agent with CAA and Executive Director of the PitCCh In Foundation. Amber chats with the ladies about her journey of becoming a MLB agent after playing a major role in her husband and World Series Champion, CC Sabathia's career. She also shares what it’s like being black in baseball, the importance of knowing your worth, and the story behind creating and being the executive producer for Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story. The ladies also discuss overcoming challenges associated with her family adjusting to Amber’s new demanding career.

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working through it on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First up, the ladies chat about their weekend, which was packed full of kids’ sporting events. Atoya’s boys won their final football playoff game and are heading to state this weekend! She also got into the holiday spirit over the weekend putting up her tree and holiday decor. Tia’s oldest kicked off his AAU basketball season over the weekend so she spent a majority of the weekend in the gym. She also chats about avoiding a holiday scam that popped up (again)!

Next in Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the lack of accountability in incidents involving both Britt Reid and Kyle Rittenhouse. Britt Reid, son of the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid, was charged earlier this year with driving while intoxicated after he crashed into two vehicles days before the Chief’s Super Bowl appearance. The Kansas City Chiefs released a statement last week stating that the organization would be covering the medical and long term expenses for a young child critically injured in the crash. Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted last week in the case involving the Illinois teen who murdered two BLM protestors in Kenosha, WI. Kyle claims the shootings occurred in self defense as he feared for his life. The ladies (along with Producer Scott) dive into these and give honest takes on lack of fairness and justice as well as the justice system that serves one group differently than another.

After that heavy hot take, the ladies bring some warm light to the show by bringing Jericka Duncan, national news correspondent for CBS News and the Sunday edition of the "CBS Weekend News" on to the show. Jericka chats about her humble beginnings in media and the challenges associated with covering and then detaching herself from traumatic stories. She also shares how she navigates motherhood and dating all while having a high performing career! She also reveals her early ambitions in music and her not-so-secret music crush.

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are asking the tough questions on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First, the ladies share details from their action packed weekend! Atoya’s sons kicked off high school football playoffs on Friday, only for the game to be called with 1 minute left in the first quarter due to the weather.   The game resumed on Sunday, and they went on to clinch a spot in round 2 of playoffs. Tia took flight again this weekend, this time heading to Punta Mita, Mexico to celebrate friend and former NFL defensive end Michael Bennett’s birthday. The “Communion” themed weekend brought together a wide range of friends from various industries celebrating each night with themed dinners.  

Next, it's on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the Adele One Night Only special which aired on CBS on November 19th. The special included performances by Adele as well as an exclusive interview with Oprah where they discussed her new album, the stories behind the songs, life after divorce, weight loss and raising her son. The ladies also ask the question “How much is too much to share?” while reflecting/comparing how Adele and Taylor Swift share their life story via their music.  

And finally, the ladies welcome Cheslie Kryst, ExtraTV correspondent and Miss USA 2019. Cheslie, who is also a former civil litigation lawyer, chatted with the ladies about using her Miss USA platform to advocate about race issues during protests of 2020, her experience as a black woman in the pageant world, and why she started her blog, White Collar Glam. Cheslie also discussed her experience being featured in the Netflix documentary “Colin in Black and White” and working on criminal justice reform with the Buried Alive Project during her time practicing law.  

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are climbing the corporate ladder on the insideLINES podcast!

Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled girls getaway weekend! Following a few flight cancellations, Tia joined Atoya in New Orleans along with a friend of the show, Dawn Murdock. The ladies enjoyed a night on Bourbon Street, watched the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons, and finished off the weekend enjoying a great dinner at GW Fins! 

Next, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers and the covid vaccine debacle. The Green Bay Packers QB led everyone to believe he was vaccinated, however, after testing positive, it was revealed that he was not vaccinated, violating NFL protocols for non-vaccinated players along the way. The ladies discuss the example (or lack thereof) that he set for his teammates and players around the league as well as fans and children that look up to him with admiration. Also, Atoya has extra beef with Aaron because he’s not doing anything for her Fantasy Football team this year.

And finally, the ladies welcome Michele Ghee (author and CEO of Ebony and Jet)  onto the show! Michele discusses how she got her start in media and having success on your own terms as well as Ebony’s pivot to “Move Black Forward,” an initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy and building Black wealth and solidifying Ebony’s future!

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are breaking it down on another episode of the insideLINES podcast!

Atoya and Tia kick things off chatting about their weekend. Atoya had a jam-packed weekend full of Halloween festivities which include her hosting an adult costume party Friday and attending their neighborhood block party! Tia’s family does not actually celebrate Halloween,  so she had a pretty low key weekend wrapping up youth fall sports! 

Then, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on episode 1 of the Ava DuVernay-helmed Netflix documentary on Colin Kaepernick called “Colin in Black and White.” Tia and Atoya reflect on the comparison the documentary explores between the NFL Combine and slave auction blocks with Tia sharing how her husband Cliff drew the same conclusion back in 2008 during his combine participation. The ladies also discuss Colin’s experience embracing the hip-hop culture through his hair, and how everyone including his parents and coaches deemed the hairstyles as being unprofessional. Atoya shares how she had the same experiences growing up in a predominantly white area.  

Lastly, the ladies are reunited with Nina Thomas, recording artist and co-owner of the Charlotte based clothing boutique iShopCaptivate. Nina discusses how she created her first song, Shot O’ Clock and her future plans for a full length album. She also explores how she felt putting her career ambitions on hold for her family and how she’s slowly starting to explore those passions now. She also shares how several domestic violence incidents led to her filing for divorce from her estranged husband, former NFL safety Earl Thomas. Nina discusses the challenges of that separation and eventual divorce on her and her children and how she overcame the fear of starting over with the help of her support system. 

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Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find time for self-care on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast!

Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya is full of mixed emotions as her oldest Nate Jr. gets his driver's license over the weekend! Now the search begins for his first car. Tia received her second vaccine dose over the weekend, so knocked her out. 

Up next, it's another edition of Hot Takes. This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Zaire Wade being drafted to the Salt Lake City Stars, the minor league basketball team of the Utah Jazz. Zaire’s dad, former NBA player Dwayne Wade, has a minority ownership stake in The Jazz, and some say Zaire may not be deserving of a tenth round selection. 

Then, the ladies reunite with Kelly Stafford. Kelly, a former University of Georgia cheerleader and wife to LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, discusses challenges she faced during her IVF journey and how deciding not to breastfeed her fourth child led to her being more mentally healthy following childbirth. Kelly also shares how she discovered she had a rare brain tumor after almost collapsing while holding one of her children. She also recently launched The Morning After with Kelly Stafford podcast where she chats about her everyday experiences. 

Lastly, Kristyn Bly has this week’s Mindful Moment where she offers her views on prioritizing self care. 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are staying grounded on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast.

First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from the week! Atoya and her husband Nate hosted a Louis Vuitton Mobile Experience where the luxury giant brought a mobile trailer right into their backyard. The two invited friends and family and had the event catered for a night full of shopping and fun! Tia had a weekend full of kids sports but also found time to say YES more to couples date nights as well as a ladies night out! 

Then, it’s time for “Hot Takes” where the ladies are joined by their producer Scott Riggs. The three share their thoughts on a post made to the Reddit subgroup “Am I the Asshole” asking AITA for putting my wife on a budget? The user goes on to explain that since tying the knot earlier this year, his wife has stopped working and has been on a spending spree since. After attempts to curb her spending habits were unsuccessful, the husband instituted a strict budget to the dismay of his wife.  

Next, Kristyn Bly gets into this week’s Mindful Moment where she offers her views on staying grounded and finding peace.

Next up, Nikki Jordan joins the ladies for a fun chat! Nikki, a former professional basketball player and wife to current New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, dishes on her experience playing professional basketball overseas in Finland and Germany following a difficult career at Rutgers University. She also shares how discovering she was expecting her first child derailed plans to pursue a major basketball contract leading to the end of her dreams pursuing a career as a WNBA player.  

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Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they get spiritual on the insideLINES podcast!

First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from another busy week! Tia attended Ciara Wilson’s launch event for her new rum Ten to One! Atoya had lots of kids and sports this week, but mostly found time to relax with her husband Nate.

Then, it’s time for “Hot Takes” where the ladies share their thoughts on comments made by ESPN’s Sportcenter Co-host, Sage Steele during her interview with former NFL QB Jay Cutler on his podcast Uncut with Jay Cutler. Sage made some outrageous comments regarding former President Barack Obama’s identity as well as some comments on female sports reporters and sexual harassment.

Next up, Sara Lovestyle joins us for an amazing chat! Sara, a serial entrepreneur and wife to former NFL defensive tackle Ziggy Hood, shares how she reunited with the Virginia pastor who sponsored her family from a Sudanese refugee camp and how having a heart attack at age 23 led to her launching her brand “Sara Lovestyle.” She also reflects on the blame and guilt she felt raising a child with autism and her husband’s struggle to talk about the challenges of raising special needs children as well as her journey to starting her own spice company Belay & Bell. She’s even started dabbling in CPG and tech investing! 

Then, it's on to the Fantasy Football segment where Atoya and Tia give you updates on the latest injuries in the NFL and some suggest on fantasy replacements for all these injured players!

Finally, they wrap things up with Mindful Moments where Kristyn Bly offers her view on surviving the past 18 months and, more importantly, persevering. 

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Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find their purpose on the insideLINES podcast.

Tia and Atoya kick off the episode with highlights from their busy week! Tia and her husband Cliff held their 8th annual fundraising dinner, Dining to Make a Difference - a celebrity waiter event benefiting the Cliff Avril Family Foundation. The foundation supports several health and education initiatives in the Seattle area as well as their work in Haiti to improve health and education for kids in the country. Atoya attended the kickoff event for the Great Girlfriends’ Doers & Disrupters Conference - a conference dedicated to igniting great girlfriends and putting their ideas into motion. Atoya is also serving on a panel at the conference on motherhood. 

The ladies then head into “Hot Takes'' and share their take on a discussion Tom Brady had on the SiriusXM NFL Radio's show "Let's Go!" where the Buccaneers’ QB suggested that maybe the NFL has gotten a bit soft! 

Next up, the ladies have an inspiring conversation with top sports agent and President of Football Operations at Klutch Sports Group, Nicole Lynn. In 2019, Nicole became the first Black woman in NFL history to represent a top-three draft pick when the New York Jets selected her client, Quinnen Williams, as the third overall pick. Nicole chats about overcoming imposter syndrome, finding your purpose, and the importance of self-care. Nicole also shares why she wrote her new book, Agent You and how to gain credibility and trust working in a male dominated industry. 

Then, it's on to the Fantasy Football segment where Atoya and Tia give you updates on the latest injuries in the NFL and the leaders in the insideLINES Fantasy Football league. 

Finally, they wrap things up with Mindful Moments where Kristyn Bly offers guidance on dealing with trauma, especially when it is unrecognized.

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Guest: Nicole Lynn
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