It's Complicated

This week Kris and Raina are joined by special guests Lakesha and Deonte, whom been married almost 19 years.  The couple share great stories and give even greater advise about navigating relationships through deployments, kids, retirement, and even the pandemic.  As usual Raina and Kris banter back and forth about trust in a relationship, political warfare, and who calls who "Bigg Daddy".

This episode's black business of the week are courtesy of our special guests Lakesha and Deonte

- Check Lakesha Cole, Founder & Principal of She PR Agency 

- facebook.com/hireshepr

- www.shepr.co/

- Deonte Cole - Realtor, Keller Williams Suburban Tampa

Raina and Kris join the bonnet debacle discussion and share their views on women and being able to take advice from our elders. We also jump into the idea of women being more acceptable of men and their shortcomings and why the alternative rarely happens.  The dynamic duo also talk about rebuilding after divorce and appreciating the person while you have them in your life and not after they're gone or have moved on!

In this episode Raina and Kris tackle being single shamed by the retirement planner and what things you should look for when dating in your 40's.  We tackle Kwame Brown and the male fragility, we also discuss the lack of and over-arching leadership figure in the African-American community.

It's the Kris takeover.  Kris kicks off the show wanting to understand why women can't forgive.  Raina, as usual obliges with her point and view and get's plenty of support from the Facebook Live audience.  After Raina helps Kris to uncover the key to a successful relationship, the two tackle the shady shenanigan's of the All The Smoke podcast episode where Gilbert Arenas called out Kwame Brown and his lack of confidence on the court.  The two finish up with pay homage to J.Cole and his contribution to music, culture, and all things black.

Black Business Spotlight:

The 9th African-American female pediatric surgeon: Dr. Kanika Brown-Jallow

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/woman-makes-history-9th-black-female-pediatric-surgeon-77369343

Kris begins the episode remembering the life of a longtime neighbor who had a significant impact on his life.  We also tackle the grieving process and dealing with death of those you love.  We share our thoughts on wishing your ex well or not after the relationship has ended as well as dating outside of the current lifestyle you're accustomed to. And for a special story time we each share our funniest story regarding sex and our parents.  

The black business of the week is Marie Ash Natural Hair Salon. 

Website: https://www.marie-ash.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarieAshLLC 

IG: marieash2u

On this episode of It's Complicated the Podcast Raina and Kris discuss giving what their significant other needs, post-divorce coping following the news of Bill and Melinda Gates getting divorce.  We also tackle social media and background checks in a world of online dating.

This weeks black business of the week is Cuzzo's Cuisine located at 3418 Tuckaseegee Road,  Charlotte, NC.

IG: cuzzoscuisine

Website:  www.cuzzoscuisine.com

On this episode Raina and Kris tackle the complexities of dating someone who's married, but separated.   We also talk about why women are more apt to hold a man down while serving time.  With almost every phone equipped with a camera, we debate whether it's okay to take random pictures of other people without their permission.  Last, but not least we tackle the ever controversial topic of gender roles in a relationship and checking in with one another.

Black business of the week:

Bubbly Pups, Charlotte, NC

IG: bubblypupsnc

FB: Bubbly Pups

This week Raina and Kris jumpstart the show battling the technology demons (be patient with us...we're still trying to figure this thing out).  Despite the glitches your favorite dynamic duo are able to jump into the deep in discussing Lizzo and her body positivity movement and the overexposure of self on social media.  The duo also tackle dating with a purpose and how women put men on the clock.  Kris and Raina also give their best advice to a listener who's not quite sure how to navigate her child's father exposing her child to the women he dates.  

Black Business Spotlight of the Week

FIRST BLACK WOMAN IN NEW YORK TO OWN A SPRING WATER BOTTLING COMPANY ISSUES 3 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER IN 30 DAYS CHALLENGE.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/first-black-woman-in-new-york-to-own-a-spring-water-bottling-company-issues-3-million-gallons-of-water-in-30-days-challenge/

This week Raina and Kris tackle the racial unrest that we've been experiencing over the past two weeks.

After revealing our furiousness and our fears, we then jump into the craziness of cutting off your potentials for the new love interest in your life... We also discuss changing for your significant other and give stories about the most awkward date ever.  Hint... Hint...One of us dated a person who admitted to killing their spouse!!!

This weeks black business of the week is Sugar Kneads.  Follow Sugar Kneads on IG @kneadsmoresugar_oh.  Website: www.sugarkneadsllc.com.