Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya had a jam packed weekend hosting her brother and his family in NJ. She also shared that one of her sons had an amazing weekend in high school football after switching to defense for the first time! The ladies also discussed becoming desensitized to traumatic events after Tia shared a frightening incident that unfolded during a trip to the mall. 

Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are discussing a whole lot of divorce. First, Tia Mowry and her husband Cory Hardict announced last week that they have decided to go their separate ways. The two have been married 14 years and share 2 children together. Award winning artist Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have also decided to call it quits after 17 years together (married 3 years). Nazanin actually filed for divorce in 2021, but the pair reconciled in early 2022. And lastly, it appears Tom Brady and model Giselle might be headed towards divorce after it was reported that the 2 have hired divorce lawyers. The pair have been married for 13 years and share 2 children together. Tia and Atoya share their thoughts on the heartbreaking news surrounding these marriages. 

Lastly, the ladies throw it back to their sit down during this past Super Bowl with the Owner and Founder of Slutty Vegan ATL, Pinky Cole! She  recently expanded into the NY area with a restaurant in Brooklyn and announced one in Harlem coming soon. The ladies chat about the origins of Slutty Vegan, the importance of inspiring the next generation, and her many philanthropic initiatives through her foundation, the Pinky Cole Foundation. They also chat about Pinky’s upcoming book, Eat Plants, B*tch, and reality shows! 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya had a pretty chill weekend after enjoying her boys’ high school football game. Tia spent the weekend in Las Vegas after diverting a planned trip to Tampa due to Hurricane Ian!

Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are discussing Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tua, a 3rd year QB, sustained a blow to the head during a week 3 game versus the Bills. He stood up following the hit shaking his head and then staggered a handful of steps before falling to his knees. He missed the rest of the game citing a back injury. He then went on to play four days later in the Thursday night game versus the Bengals. In the 2nd quarter of the game, Tua was sacked, and when he hit the ground, he stayed there in what appeared to be unconsciousness with his fingers rigid. Of course he was diagnosed with a concussion, raising concerns on if he even should have been playing in the first place. Tia and Atoya share their thoughts on the entire situation. 

Finally, the ladies welcome Jovi Te’o! Jovi, aspiring nurse practitioner and wife of NFL free agent Manti Te’o, chats with Atoya and Tia about how she became a fitness enthusiast and coach and why she’s now pursuing her nursing degree. She also shares her thoughts on Manti’s new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist and if her family has even forgiven the perpetrator who catfished Manti. Listen in as the ladies discuss the Te’os current transition out of football, welcoming baby #2, and so much more! 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their weekend! Tia had another weekend full of kids’ birthday parties and sports. Meanwhile, Atoya had a pretty low-key weekend after enjoying a ladies night! 

Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are discussing infidelity! After a week full of relationship woes, the ladies chat about the recent outing of Adam Levine, lead singer of the group Maroon 5 and married to a Victoria Secret model. A TikToker went viral after she came forward when Adam reached out to her asking if he could name his child after her following their year long relationship. She shared screenshots with some friends, and one of the friends started shopping the images around to different tabloids/blogs. After her video, several other women came forward exposing Adam for reaching out to them as well although he never made physical contact with the women. Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on if they think it’s okay for women to put men’s indiscretions on social media while further embarrassing the cheater’s spouse as well as what actions they consider “cheating” within their relationship. 

Finally, the ladies welcome Erika Oldham, founder of New Jersey based bakery Chic Sugars! Erika, who has made cakes for celebrities such as Jay-Z and Missy Elliot, chats with Tia and Atoya about her unconventional start in the custom cake business, turning her side hustle into THE hustle, and how she how she handles the guilt associated with having to sometimes prioritize her business over family obligations. She also shares advice she would give new chefs looking to get into this industry, and much more! 

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Erika Oldham
Chic Sugars
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Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

First, The ladies are FINALLY back in person for the week as Tia traveled to New Jersey! Atoya and Tia hosted an amazing dinner, The Playbook: The Route to Becoming You. Dinner guests enjoyed a curated dining experience which included amazing food, signature cocktails, and shared tools to help unpack life’s complexities and tackle the topic of walking in their destiny. Stay tuned for the recap which will be shared on the insideLINES YouTube channel. 

Then, it’s on to “Hot Takes” where Tia and Atoya are discussing former NFL Quarterback and Hall of Famer Brett Farve. Brett, who played 20 seasons in the NFL spending most of his time with the Green Bay Packers, is being accused of misusing Mississippi State welfare funds alongside former MS Governor Phil Bryant, and non profit leader Nancy New in order to finance an $8M volleyball stadium. Nancy has since pleaded guilty to multiple state charges, and during the hearing, text messages were revealed in court showing how Brett, Phil, and Nancy New coordinated on procuring Temporary Assistance For Needy Families funds to finance the volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. Brett also received $1.1M in funds for motivational speeches he never delivered. The ladies share their thoughts on if Brett was wrong for the way in which he received the funding and if he should pay it back. 

Last, the ladies are in the hot seat this week as Atoya and Tia interview each other! Atoya shares what she feels most misunderstood about herself and chats about when she felt most satisfied in life. Tia discusses what she enjoyed most about the NFL and one of her biggest revelations about marriage. 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their weekend! Tia had a weekend full of kids’ birthday parties and sports. Atoya took on New York Fashion Week and attended the Victor Glemaud fashion show. Victor, a Haitian-American designer, held his show at the acclaimed Rockefeller Center with a roller skating theme followed by a fun-filled after party sponsored by Shop with Google. 

Then, it’s on to “Hot Takes!” This week, Tia and Atoya are discussing the drama between Grammy award winning artist Neyo and his wife Crystal Renay. The two have been married for 8 years and share three kids together. Crystal and Neyo filed for divorce at the top of covid, but the two reconciled and even recently held a vow renewal in Las Vegas. However, Crystal announced last month via Instagram that she was filing for divorce, accusing him of carrying on multiple affairs, and conceiving a child, Neyo filed a motion to prevent Crystal from speaking about the divorce stating that he has lost over $400K in deals because of it. Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on if they think Crystal should be able to speak about their relationship and divorce.

Finally, the ladies welcome the Global Consumer Marketing Director for Commerce at Google, Stephanie Horton! Stephanie is a 25-year veteran of the luxury fashion and marketing communities working with both domestic and international brands. She chats with Tia and Atoya about how she got her start in marketing and fashion, navigating through multiple executive roles while being one of very few people of color, and the importance of accepting accountability. Stephanie also discusses Fashion Tech Connects, a foundation she co-founded to increase the number of women of color in fashion and tech positions, and much more!

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Stephanie Horton (on Instagram)
Fashion Tech Connects

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working extra hard this week by recording and re-recording the insideLINES podcast! 

Atoya and Tia jump right to this week’s “Hot Takes,” because they have a special guest that has some thoughts on the topic. That special guest is none other than Atoya’s husband, Nate Burleson.

Tia starts it off laying the topic out…and that topic is the drama between the hosts of the I am Athlete Podcast and The Pivot Podcast. I Am Athlete Podcast was started by veteran NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall alongside retired NFL stars Fred Taylor, Channing Crowder and Ryan Clark (then Reggie Wayne). The podcast was an instant success, however, we later found out that the original hosts had a disagreement regarding ownership of the highly successful show. According to Brandon, the hosts passed on the opportunity to become founding investors, and the disagreement arose when he was asked to extend the initial 25% offering despite a change in evaluation and ownership. In November 2021, Fred, Channing, and Ryan launched the highly successful The Pivot Podcast. After a neverending onslaught of back and forth disparaging remarks between the former co-hosts,  Nate, Atoya and Tia get into it and explore all the sides of the issue with some pretty interesting takes.

After Hot Takes, the ladies welcome Letha Atwater onto the pod! Letha, wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater (Denver Broncos), is a licensed professional and addiction counselor. The ladies chat with her about how she got into mental health counseling, what she feels the NFL needs to do to better support the mental health of their players, and how she handled a pivoting from her original dream of being a medical doctor to a full time caretaker for her family. Letha also shares her thoughts on the use of cannabis by professional players and the pressures children of athletes face. 

And, that's the show! Be sure to follow, rate and review the podcast on the Apple Podcast and Spotify apps. It really helps us out! Thanks so much for listening and supporting our show! We appreciate you.

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Letha Atwater
Hall of Fame Health 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are celebrating Tia's birthday on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Tia celebrated her birthday over the course of three days ending it with a trip to an amazing Kendrick Lamar concert! Atoya had another weekend full of travel which included picking up her daughter, Mia after a 3 week stay at an overnight camp!  

Next up in “Hot Takes," Atoya and Tia discuss the civil lawsuit filed against former NFL Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza. Matt was drafted in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL draft, but he was released over the weekend after he was accused of taking part in the gang-rape of a 17-year old girl at an off-campus party in October 2021 while at San Diego State University. The victim claims that Matt served her alcohol with what she believes had additional substances in it and, she also claims there were 2 other individuals involved. The ladies share their thoughts on if the Bills should have released Matt prior to any criminal charges being filed or resolution of the lawsuit.

Lastly, the ladies welcome the chief of staff at Essence and founder of the MBL Boutique Experience Agency, Barkue Tubman! Barkue chats with Atoya and Tia about how she got her start in entertainment, the importance of being able to pivot, and her year of humility. She also discusses the failure she’s most proud of and why she created The Boss Lady Effect, a nonprofit dedicated to creating and empowering a global community of powerful black and brown women.

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Barkue Tubman - @Barkue
Her Agency - MBL Boutique Experience Agency

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! 

After a quick catch-up session, they slide right into “Hot Takes” where this week's topic is  NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson. Deshaun was accused of sexual assault and harassment in March of 2021 by 30 women in Texas. After retired judge Sue Robinson issued a 6game suspension, the NFL appealed the decision, and Watson received an 11-game suspension, an $8M fine, and has to undergo professional evaluation and treatment. Tia and Atoya discuss whether the punishment fits the crime or is actually a bit too lenient.  

Then ladies then chat with sex and relationship therapist Shadeen Francis! Shadeen, who specializes in sex therapy and emotional intelligence, shares how she got into relationship work, the link between emotional intelligence and sex, and how to be more interned with your own desires. She also shares a few tips on how to spice up your love life and much more!

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Shadeen Francis - @shadeenfrancis
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Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off a new season of the insideLINES podcast! 

After a quick catch-up session, they hop right into this week’s “Hot Takes” segment on the incarceration of WNBA star Brittany Griner. This past February, Brittany was arrested in Russia after customs found vape cartridges in her luggage. After pleading guilty, she was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years in a penal colony. Atoya and Tia share their takes on the highle speculated prisoner swap of Vikot Bout, a Russian arms dealer convicted of supplying resources to terrorist groups. 

Then, Atoya and Tia welcome award winning producer, author and media executive Michelle Hord! The ladies chat with Michelle about her debut memoir, The Other Side of Yet, where she shares how she made it through the unthinkable tragedy of her ex-husband murdering their daughter and finding the strength on the other side of “yet.” The ladies also discuss Gabrielle's Wings, a non-profit Michelle created to honor her daughter that is dedicated to giving children of color in vulnerable communities the kind of experiences, access, programs, and exposure that Gabrielle had during her life. You do NOT want to miss this conversation!

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Michelle Hord - @mdhord
Michelle's Website - https://michelledhord.com
Michelle's Charity - Gabrielle’s Wings

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insideLINES goes on the road to Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI! This year’s show, sponsored by Nordstrom and recorded at Nordstrom The Grove, features  Atoya and Tia interviewing inspiring women to discuss entrepreneurship, mental health, philanthropy and more as the audience enjoyed insightful conversations, brunch and mimosas!! 

First, Atoya and Tia sit down with some incredible women entrepreneurs for a lively discussion. They bring on the Owner of the Cookie Society, Marissa Allen; Founder of The Cannabis Cutie, Tammy Pettigrew; and Co-Founder of NoorFit, Carla Pace. The ladies chat about challenges with starting/running businesses during the pandemic, leveraging resources, and maintaining authenticity on social media.

Next, Atoya and Tia sit down with hosts of the Ask Ashley Podcast, Ashley Weatherspoon and Ashley North! The ladies discuss how Ashley North got started as a celebrity stylist and why Ashley W. started Dear Young Queen. They also chat about dating, taking control of their own narratives, and how to handle the spotlight while being so transparent with their private lives, and much more! 

Then, Nate Burleson and Cliff Avril take over the show! The Hosts’ husbands discuss ex-teammate Matthew Stafford, Super Bowl LVI, and mental health. They also chat about appreciating and supporting their wives. 

Lastly, the ladies bring on the Owner and Founder of Slutty Vegan ATL, Pinky Cole! They chat about the origins of Slutty Vegan, the importance of inspiring the next generation, and her many philanthropic initiatives through her foundation, the Pinky Cole Foundation. They also chat about Pinky’s upcoming book, Eat Plants, B*tch, and reality shows!

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